Case Complete (DQ) to Interview February 2022

[dwheels76 5,459]

You can view my spreadsheet Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet

 

To update your interview date go here. Case Complete to Interview Form

 

For New people to the thread please go Case Complete to Interview Form and input your information in the form and it will be added to the form.

 

Everyone should be clicking on the Portal tab to visit the information for their country. If nothing is there or information needs updating. Update or add.

Its up to all of us to keep this information current, relevant and helpful to others.

Special Note: Different consulates or embassies have strict guidelines as to what type of bags/purses/cellphones etc can be carried in. And whether they provide any lockers (or not) for temp storage. As many travel from far away (by air/train/cars, one needs to specially know what they will not be able to take inside the consulate and where to store their personal belongings.

 

Here are some FAQ and other tidbits that may be useful to you. Be sure to visit your countries portal and click on the Consular Information and also Consular reviews.

 

FAQ

How long after Documentarily Qualified (DQ'd) will I get an interview?
With the worldwide pandemic this no longer is a timing thing. The embassies/NVC  have been trying their best to fill in dates . There's no certain time any month. With F category being banned and now can be scheduled and K1's that were put aside backlogs for all embassies are great. So just watch your countries forum for DQ dates being scheduled and report back and keep us all up to date also

Do I have to call for my interview date?
You will get a Interview Letter when scheduled so just be sure to watch if you know they are scheduling for your DQ date.

I need to change our interview date what do I do?
Once you receive your interview date track your casefile. Call NVC ask when your casefile left. Then contact your embassy (email is best) and ask to be rescheduled later, earlier just ask. 

What do I need to bring to interview?
When you receive your P4 Letter (Interview letter) it will have your personalized checklist of things to bring or not. It has been suggested because things have been lost between NVC and embassy to bring everything (Originals) to the interview so if they don't have at embassy you aren't delayed. It's up to you. It doesn't happen much but it does happen.

 

How to expedite at NVC?

Go to this link has good information how to go about it.

http://boureypeatnut...m/expedite.html

Just to remind everyone to revisit the NVC Process Wiki, NVC Process Wiki

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Thanks to Fabian&Ross for spelling this all out. Once you get the interview letter reference this.

 

 

You must bring the following items to the visa interview:

1. Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below)
2. If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed by the medical office.
3. Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background
4. A valid unexpired passport
5. Photocopies of all civil documents
6. A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate more than one year ago.
7. Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines

 

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For those who want to request an earlier interview date here is a template written up by our own TeaCup.
Thank you TeaCup for the Template on how to notify the embassy
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Petitioners Name
Petitioners Date of birth
Beneficiary's Name
Beneficiary's Date of birth

NVC Case #

To whom it may concern,

My name is *********
I am writing to you in order to request an earlier interview. I have originally been scheduled for an Immigrant interview at (name of embassy and give date)
I have completed the required medical exam and I have all the necessary documents necessary for the interview and I am ready.
If it is at all possible for an earlier interview date to be scheduled for me it would be much appreciated.
Thank you for your time

Sincerely.

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Address & Phone Number

 

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CEAC.state.gov Check My Visa Application Status: Status Wiki Thank you, SoerenHelmer,

 

https://docs.google....Min35W08WU/edit

 

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How to pay the Green Card Production fee of $220 on the Elis system.

NO NEED FOR ACCESS CODE, that is for other procedures like getting a copy of a green card, etc.

1. Create the ELIS account here: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

2. Go here to pay fee: https://www.uscis.go...g-online-filing

3. Click to pay the USCIS immigrant fee icon.

4.Click "continue" at the bottom.

5.Enter the Alien Number and the NVC or DOS case. Use the same email you used on the ELIS account.

This is critical to enable your created ELIS account to receive your payment information.

6. You will get an email confirming your payment.

7. When you log again on the ELIS account, you will see your case number. (It is added automatically).

8. Login into your ELIS account to track or check the status of your Green Card.

Note: Green Card process starts when immigrant enters USA and is processed at POE.

 

******************Tips about your getting your SSN******************

If you don't have your SSN card within 21 days of your POE,  go IN PERSON to your local SSA office and see if your  application was forwarded by the Immigration officer.   It only works about 50% of the time when you tick  the box on the DS-260. As soon as you have your SSN you  may work.  Your passport visa and the immigration stamp  is the equivalent of your green card. Thank you Sukie in NY

 

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For those wanting to know how to write an expedite letter to NVC.
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Thank you NinPran's for showing us how your successful expedite was done. I have revised abit the expedite request but she did all the work.

 

EXPEDITE at NVC

How to start a expedite: Send your NVC expedite request in the form of an email to nvcexpedite@state.gov. An email request is specifically the only way to submit the NVC expedite request.

 

Subject Line: Expedite Request /Case # 

 

First paragraph:  Tell them who the Petitioner is and the Beneficiary

 

Introduce yourself, name, date of birth, and where you reside. Same thing for the beneficiary.  

Second Paragraph: Reason/s for the expedite

 

State the reason why your case needs to be expedited. Be specific. The more you can demonstrate the hardship (mental, financial, health wise) on the petitioner the better.

 

Also include attachments of Proof   

 

Now plead your case. Asking for their approval for your request. Now is time to really use this COVID to your advantage.

 

You might be supporting two households that’s financial hardship. You may be depressed now seeing doctor or therapist get a letter stating that.

[Onuoa 24]

Bored and tired of waiting for interview letter from US consulate Lagos since 3/12/2020.(IR1)

Edited January 7, 2022 by Onuoa

[dwheels76 5,459]

On 1/7/2022 at 3:54 AM, Onuoa said:

Bored and tired of waiting for interview letter from US consulate Lagos since 3/12/2020.(IR1)

March 2020 something is wrong they been on November forever. Did u upgrade category during the process?
I would call NVC to inquire or heck email Lagos ask them why are you still sitting with March 2020 DQ when you are scheduling November 2020

LagosIV@state.gov

[Onuoa 24]

19 hours ago, dwheels76 said:

March 2020 something is wrong they been on November forever. Did u upgrade category during the process?
I would call NVC to inquire or heck email Lagos ask them why are you still sitting with March 2020 DQ when you are scheduling November 2020

LagosIV@state.gov

No,I did not upgrade category during the process.I have sent several mails to Lagos and NVC and it comes back with the same feedback each time with CoVid 19 excuses.

[starwars82 4]

Does anyone know if US imposed green card ban again? I didn't find any information about it but for some reason the consulate general in HK states "The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau is currently offering IR1/CR1, IR2/CR2, IR5, IH4 and K1 visa categories and all nonimmigrant visa services." I remember just a few weeks ago they said they're offering all routine immigrant services so I am confused. Not sure if this is the right place to post this question but if anyone knows anything please let me know. Thank you.

[RandW 30]

Hi everyone!

Longtime follower of these Case Complete threads (I think I've followed them 18x)

We have been expedited and our interview is finally scheduled for 2/10! 

 

I just wanted to add that I used the tips for writing the expedite email at the bottom of each months guidelines so thank you for that! So helpful! 

[dwheels76 5,459]

On 1/7/2022 at 3:54 AM, Onuoa said:

Bored and tired of waiting for interview letter from US consulate Lagos since 3/12/2020.(IR1)

Well February letters went out a few weeks ago. They stopped on Dec 6 2020. So hang on.

[dwheels76 5,459]

On 1/13/2022 at 8:04 AM, SC97 said:

Does anyone know if US imposed green card ban again? I didn't find any information about it but for some reason the consulate general in HK states "The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau is currently offering IR1/CR1, IR2/CR2, IR5, IH4 and K1 visa categories and all nonimmigrant visa services." I remember just a few weeks ago they said they're offering all routine immigrant services so I am confused. Not sure if this is the right place to post this question but if anyone knows anything please let me know. Thank you.

There's no Bans on any categories.

[Onuoa 24]

4 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

Well February letters went out a few weeks ago. They stopped on Dec 6 2020. So hang on.

I already got an IL for 8 February but rescheduled to 21 April.

[dwheels76 5,459]

On 1/29/2022 at 3:38 AM, RandW said:

Hi everyone!

Longtime follower of these Case Complete threads (I think I've followed them 18x)

We have been expedited and our interview is finally scheduled for 2/10! 

 

I just wanted to add that I used the tips for writing the expedite email at the bottom of each months guidelines so thank you for that! So helpful! 

Awww thank you for telling us this. So glad for you. Congratulations.

[dwheels76 5,459]

1 minute ago, Onuoa said:

I already got an IL for 8 February but rescheduled to 21 April.

Oh 12/3/2020 not 3/12/2020. I just added you to the spreadsheet.

[dwheels76 5,459]

Still quite out there. Tell you friends in other threads to please fill out the form so we can keep the spreadsheet up to date. Thank you to all who do it. It sure helps us know where the embassy is at on scheduling.

 

Congratulations to all who received interview dates.

 

This thread is  closed let's move over to the new interview month coming up March.

 

 

[millefleur 5,035]

**Thread now locked in favor of new monthly thread.**

 

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