Amanda4964

On hold now to find out my scan date for my checklist docs. Deep down hoping they will tell me case complete, but doubtful since my AOS fee hasn't changed to N/A.
"Because of the personal attention given to every caller you may experience a brief delay….." *shudder*
USCIS and NVC have given my life 13-month-and-counting "brief delay"

YAY!!! Such great news everyone who is getting good news. AustinCanada I KNEW you wouldn't get a checklist. You took your time, did your homework and it paid off!!! So happy!!! :joy:
Now, I am on business day 29 (approx). Let's home my turn is soon. I might ring tonight to get my actual scan date and see if there is any update or CC!

How exciting! I have been stalking ceac all week and still no change to my AOS fee.....

Can anyone tell me what the Facebook pages are that you like for visa info? Links please, I'd like to check them out. The 8 hours a day I spend checking this just doesn't seem obsessive enough.

YAY!!! Such great news everyone who is getting good news. AustinCanada I KNEW you wouldn't get a checklist. You took your time, did your homework and it paid off!!! So happy!!! :joy:
Now, I am on business day 29 (approx). Let's home my turn is soon. I might ring tonight to get my actual scan date and see if there is any update or CC!

It is currently taking approximately 30 business days to review docs, so you probably have at least a week before they review your AOS docs and around 5 weeks before they review your IV docs.
You won't hear anything from NVC until you either get a checkllist (real or fake) or a case complete. Fingers crossed it goes quickly for you!

I agree that if calling helps you feel like you have some control and gives you peace of mind, then by all means dial away
For me personally, the days pass quicker when I keep myself busy with other things. The days I called, I had knots in my stomach and I watched the clock tick by until they opened the phone lines. I ignored my children as I sat on hold for fear I would miss them picking up the call. I didn't like how it made me feel to be hurried off the line at the end of the long wait. I do think it can be beneficial to call at key points (ie 30 business days when you are waiting for invoices / possible checklists or interview dates as the sooner you know the quicker you can act) but other than that, I see no benefit in calling every day.

I think it is coincidence. I honestly don't think NVC operators go "Oh gee whiz, so and so is calling 3 times a day, they really do deserve a case complete more than people who don't have the time to call" That's my personal opinion.
I am also so much less stressed since I stopped calling every day. Personally, I can't stand the butterflies waiting on hold gives me and the let down when I am spoken to like a child. I never want to feel the way I felt the week I called every day.

I agree that if calling helps you feel like you have some control and gives you peace of mind, then by all means dial away
For me personally, the days pass quicker when I keep myself busy with other things. The days I called, I had knots in my stomach and I watched the clock tick by until they opened the phone lines. I ignored my children as I sat on hold for fear I would miss them picking up the call. I didn't like how it made me feel to be hurried off the line at the end of the long wait. I do think it can be beneficial to call at key points (ie 30 business days when you are waiting for invoices / possible checklists or interview dates as the sooner you know the quicker you can act) but other than that, I see no benefit in calling every day.

I agree that if calling helps you feel like you have some control and gives you peace of mind, then by all means dial away
For me personally, the days pass quicker when I keep myself busy with other things. The days I called, I had knots in my stomach and I watched the clock tick by until they opened the phone lines. I ignored my children as I sat on hold for fear I would miss them picking up the call. I didn't like how it made me feel to be hurried off the line at the end of the long wait. I do think it can be beneficial to call at key points (ie 30 business days when you are waiting for invoices / possible checklists or interview dates as the sooner you know the quicker you can act) but other than that, I see no benefit in calling every day.

Case complete!!!!!

We received a checklist in error on June 13th, and they finally removed it!(Business day 31). Don't lose hope for those who are still waiting, it's hard but you can all make it through!! Going to celebrate this weekend! This bloody journey is almost over!!

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I can sense a lot of people are very tense in this thread, and rightfully so with this ridiculous process we are all going through. But, let's all keep some perspective and try not to attack each other. We are all on the same side here and are all feeling like we don't have much control in what is happening to us. I come to this thread each day to get some info, have a laugh and feel very sad to see negative comments between members. Let's use all of our energy to hate the NVC, not each other.

I always wondered what that "vote this post up" was for. Ha ha. I never clicked on it because I didn't know what it did. Now I am going to totally abuse it!

I always wondered what that "vote this post up" was for. Ha ha. I never clicked on it because I didn't know what it did. Now I am going to totally abuse it!

Hmm, that would be cool. What columns would be considered "extra"? And is that even feasible in Google Spreadsheets? I don't think I've seen that option!
Yes, you should need another 2 passport pictures at the interview. And possibly depending on where you get your medical done, you'll need 3 for that as well. (They like having our pictures )
And yes, when you see mention of people bringing originals to the interview at Montreal, it's because they did EP. If you snail mailed everything, then you don't need to worry about bringing originals as NVC will forward everything on to Montreal.
I'm not USCIS or NVC, so
I personally read it in this old wiki: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US#Step_1_-_NVC_Assigns_Case_Number [NOTE TO ALL: THIS IS AN OUTDATED WIKI, PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW IT] And please don't read the processing times right below the section I linked to. It may be depressing for some...
They're called votes (and are liked to one's reputation that you can view on your profile), and people don't use them as they should (or what I think they should be used for anyways). It's not like a Facebook like where you like someone's status. It's more of a "hey, this person gave good advice" sort of deal. But whatever

Hahaha. I just remember when I got my checklist and totally panicked and sent off my response with a mistake and was a total lunatic and you were saying that you took your time with your AOS and waited a few days check it over before you sent it and I thought "wow, that's smart".
I am an instant-gratification kind of person, so things like this KILL me!!!

That is amazing news! And I just read your latest blog. Great to see some people out there are helpful! xo
Thank goodness the health scare turned out to be nothing. I have some fears about leaving the comfort of great free public health care in Australia. I hope we continue to have good health or at least find good insurance. One of my daughters is on a waiting list for a surgery here and I really hope we can get it done before we leave, as it will be much more expensive in the States!
I don't think the operators can see what was received (or they just don't tell us). They will say the date the mail was scanned, but not what it was.

I lift glasses of wine, probably why I am not losing any weight from all of the running!