rangerseb

As a recovering alcoholic, I agree that she probably needs a 3 month in-patient treatment plan (in my case, I needed a couple of treatments before I finally "got it"). It's not something that can easily be "willed" away. Only she can make the decision to get help, and I hope that will be the case. Good luck bro.

Finally! I called NVC tonight at around 10:00PM this evening and the CSR informed me our case just completed today. HAPPY DANCE

Hang in there all...

Any case Completes here. If so come on over to the case Complete thread.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472919-february-2014-interviews/page-12#entry6775815

Ahhh dare to dream.... lol

Waiting patiently

when exactly is the AOS fee bill generated? I got my case number and IIN on 12/27/13 my husband submitted the ds261 on 1/17/14 but the AOS is still showing up "not invoiced." Is there something wrong?

I'm in the same boat are you, my friend.My case was entered in Jan 6th, and DS-261 was available last week, still waiting on the AOS to be payable

Ok, I'm noticing a pattern when I get a rude person on the phone at NVC.....

This is the Philippines forum, bro. We talk about Filipino culture all the time. If you want to hang out here, that's cool, but don't expect us to be talking about chinese food.

My bad, I didnt notice the regional discussion area.

If you've ever been to a Filipino party, or are connected to Filipinos on a social network, you'll know what I'm talking about. They're very photogenic, but a bit overboard, IMO.

Ok, but what prompted you to report this random observation? lol

I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing, but I haven't met a filipino who is camera shy. They love taking pictures and love being in the picture. Americans aren't as photogenic unless we're celebrities or like to pretend we're famous. Granted, this is the digital age and you longer need to purchase film and then pay to have it developed, but good golly, can we put the camera down for a moment, forget about posing and just enjoy the moments for what they are instead of it turning into an audition?

Ummm... what?

tutsye, on 20 Jan 2014 - 3:58 PM, said:

Looking at the I-864W instructions, no that stuff doesn't seem to be needed. But, depending on how you qualify for the I-864W, you may need to send other documentation in its place.

SAYLIN:

just want to clarify it...depending on what? in our case husband is naturalized USC, petitioning for my 2 minors ages 3 & 9.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/instructions.html

I know, almost everyone I've spoken to at NVC seemed like they would rather be doing something else...complete with sighs of annoyance and tones that imply I am clearly annoying them. And I always try to sound happy and peppy when I speak to them. :-(

I've had really friendly people for the most part, some more friendly than others. In the end its such a non issue, its not even worth posting about, and me replying to. Just focus on the tasks at hand, don't take things personal, just saying from my own experience.

Hooray, the DS-261 was available this morning and has been submitted. Still waiting for the AOS fee to be payable

Is anyone else not able to get through to customer support at NVC today? Its 9:45am EST on Friday and I get the message "Thank you for calling the National Visa Center. Assistance regarding an immigrant visa petition is not available at this time. If you wish to speak to a customer service representative please call back at a later time." #######? WHAT later time? Obviously not a snow storm since its not the "in-climate weather" message.

I know MLK day is Monday...are they taking a 4 day weekend?!? If so, thats ridiculous...NVC employees have the greatest gig ever...cushioned federal holidays AND snow days.

Try again, I just called and got the standard greeting and automated attendant.

I just paid my AOS today. When should I email them my packet? I opted into Ep so I will not snail mail. It's all ready to go should I do it now or wait until AOS is withdrawn from my account?

Good question, my AOS bill should be ready soon, was wondering about this as well.

Yup, wait. that's it, for now.

'initial nvc email' = AOS Fee Bill, and/or instructions on the DS-261

Ok, I got the "This case is now enrolled in the Electronic Processing Program" email, along with my new GZO case number. It also says, "This petition is now eligible for further processing. The petitioner, principal applicant, and/or attorney of record will be receiving an instruction package regarding further processing of this petition."

Do I need to wait for snail mail at this point?

yay ! remember - paying stuff is fine without the GZO # - but wait till you have the GZO # to submit stuff. I THINK IT'S OK on the DS-261, I'm not certain, to submit it prior to conversion.

#######, so after sending the OPTIN email, I re-read the start of this thread, and now notice I sent the OPTIN email too early. What if anything should I do at this point? Just wait for the initial NVC email? It's only been at NVC in the system for a couple of days now.

I just sent off the OPTIN email, thanks for the reminder!

wahoo ! Please consider to OPT IN to the OPTIONAL NVC Electronic Processing for Guangzhou. Shaves off 2 to 5 months of waiting after the case is completed at NVC.

Hooray, I just called NVC, and they gave me my case and invoice numbers!

(I know you all are thrilled)

Everyone will if they give the NVC both email addresses.

also many times they will email the petitioner based off of the email address for the G1145

Ok thank you. I'll follow up with them directly to get them my email address. Otherwise I suppose I can just keep calling

Yey got an email from NVC today. Case number generated. Thanks God!

Did you have to do anything special to get email notices from NVC?

Question about shipping notification from USCIS after NOA2 to actual nvc receiving the file....is there somewhere where I can search the average times for that? I don't see where it could be specified on the Immigration Timelines....if someone could point me in the right direction, that would be awesome

Mine was sent from the CSC on Dec 3rd, and NVC said they received it on the 13th. I'm still waiting on NVC case and invoice numbers.

How could you say that your case was at dock 12/2 nvc and 12/6 in the nvc building ? i am asking you because my petition got approve and its been more than a month and NVC has no information. Called USCIS and they already sent it. USCIS is not even giving the shipment details.

Try calling the NVC, I called them this morning and gave them my USCIS case number. They at leased confirmed my case has arrived at the NVC building on Dec 13th, but hasn't been entered into the system yet.

My status was updated to RFE today. Any idea what they could be asking for? We already submitted our birth certificates as well as both the translation and the original marriage certificate. So depressingggg.

Congrats. Happy for you.

I got an RFE too, don't worry. They just wanted another biographical form for myself, updated passport photos for myself, and a copy of my divorce decree. I had sent them just the case information from the state of MN public info website. I ended up getting a copy from the courthouse, and sent that. I also sent in a bunch of photos of me and my wife together, not sure if it was needed, but I feel it probably helped.

W00t! I woke up to an approval email just a few minutes ago. Got an RFE on the 14th of Nov, replied to that and was received last monday, so it looks like they don't take long to get back to a case after an RFE is responded to. Good luck all.