Alex+Nastya

Well when you do call them use this number: 202-663-1225 Press 1 for English and then 0 for an operator. Just inform the person why you are calling (Check if NVC has your file, and/or looking to see if you've been assigned a case number). They will ask for the case number or NoA2 receipt number, the beneficiaries's name and birth date. That's all I was asked.

I know. I will never shop with them again, and use other services instead... oh wait =((

I spoke with a Tier 2 Rep who was very polite (seemed slightly condescending, since she was talking really slow, but I don't think it was intentional).
Basically she said that once you're approved, TSC actually ships your case BACK to VSC, who has the basic post-processing to do, who THEN ships your case to NVC.
From my understanding she says TSC has been a little off on shipping them back immediately, and tries to ship a group of approvals together, which is why things take so long.
Then VSC will update your online status, since technically they have jurisdiction, and not TSC.

I know. I will never shop with them again, and use other services instead... oh wait =((

I know. I will never shop with them again, and use other services instead... oh wait =((

Gratz... wish they did them in order though...

This RFE thing sucks big time. They should tell you what's all about on the e-mail, so you can take the necessary measures to correct whatever mistake they have found. And all this waiting kills us!
Like i told my fiance, it's like they're saying "Hey! There's something wrong with the petition that decides your future but we're not telling you what it is yet, just wait for 15 days to find out. In the meantime, try not to stalk the mailman much", seriously, I fell that the only thing missing on the email is an evil laugh at the end! :/

means that you should get approved very soon after they get your reply. Your lucky to get an RFE so early =) congrats

Wow. That sucks... please keep us updated on what happens next!

Congrats, guys!! Good luck on your interview!!!

Consular Appointment Details
Date: Friday June 21, 2013 MOSCOW
Wow! I woke up this morning to great news - appointment dates opened up and Olga was able to schedule her interview for next Friday!! Signing in and checking ustraveldocs.gov every hour or so for a week finally paid off! It takes 3-5 days from the inteview to get your visa delivered to your door, and that means that she should be here with me BEFORE JULY!!!
WOOHOO! =)
One tip for those needing to schedule an interview: have your fiance share her login information with you so that you can sign in to ustraveldocs.com and check for an interview appointment too. I handled it when she was sleeping during my day. I checked it 1.5 hours before she got the date!

Anyone else getting super impatient!?!

We were approved today!!! So ecstatic words cant explain!!

congrats! Pretty sure case was expedited by default because she is from Syria.

Congrats. I started to feel very sorry for you when I was reading the main post. Glad it turned out to be a happy story! Very happy for both of you =)

Congrats! What do you mean by a "real relationship"?

If you want to do it right - do it yourself. Its really a good idea for you to learn the procedure and become knowledgeable on the subject, because it is very important to you. Its more important to you, than attorney who is here just for the money.

So here is my successful story. While me and Tania were waiting for K1 we decided to wait together and get her B1/B2. To tell the truth we had very little chance of getting tourist visa since Tania is 24 y.o. and unemployed. Yet we tried. We filled all the necessary forms and applied for interview. Got all documents ready just in case including full copy of our I-129F package. Yet, consular didn't ask for anything, just passports(new and old and that's it). He asked her a few questions about me, she answered absolutely truthfully. Consular said her case is difficult, yet he issued her visa. It is just single entry B1/B2 with 3 months expiration period. He said she doesn't need anything else, because by that time she will get her K1.
JFK POE: I went back to Russia to pick Tania up and we approached immigration officer together. He just started his shift, was very polite, asked us a few questions and stamped I-94 form with 6 months maximum stay. Thank you, officer! The last line of defense was customs/border control officer. We had return ticket for 3 months. When he asked, Tania got it mistaken with 6 months approved stay and told him she is going to stay 6 months(she actually is, we will get her return ticket right when our visa reaches NVC/Embassy in Moscow). So he asked us why we have such a small luggage for such a prolonged stay. I said everything can be purchased here. So he gave us a little hard time but then let us go.
And here we are, waiting for our K1 together. And I would encourage everyone to try and do the same. We had very small chance to get this visa and be admitted to US, but everything worked in our favor!