mizoumalak

Congratulations! It's a wonderful feeling to finally get your case number, isn't it?
After over 4 weeks since my NOA2, I finally received my case Number and Invoice on Monday. Strangely though, they said the file was already sent to Casablanca - without us submitting anything (paperwork, fees, or DS-160) to the NVC. I'm thoroughly confused as to what to do next. We filled out the DS-160 today but when you check it, it says simply "No Status". I tried to pay fees online and it tells me that the NVC already forwarded my case to the Embassy/Consulate, and any fees will be paid directly there.
I'd previously requested an expedite at USCIS and was denied. I requested one at the NVC stage before my case number was assigned, but received an e-mail stating they had no record of my case. I'm wondering if they went ahead and processed the expedite request but the rep didn't mention it to me at all. And I was in shock to hear the case was already shipped out, so I didn't think to ask for more details.
I'm thankful, just thoroughly confused at this point! And I can't express how happy I am to see all of you setting appointments for medicals and interviews... and seeing wedding dates! We're almost there!