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3 minutes ago, ashleykay said:

I spoke to USCIS today and as others have mentioned, he said they can take up to 4 weeks from date received to accept the application. If it takes longer than 4 weeks then call them to follow up ☺️

 

I just got off the phone with them....they received my AOS packet on July 5th and just sent the NOA out yesterday.  They were able to verify they received everything over the phone.

I sent our paperwork on the 3rd of this month and they received it on the 5th....still no NOA hardcopy or email...no check cashed yet, either.

12 hours ago, Teemo said:

Wait you sent it to NBC directly and not Chicago lockbox?

My mistake....I sent it to the Chicago lockbox.

According to the USPS, the NBC received our application on 7-5-18.  So far, we have not received our NOA and the check has not cleared my bank...

35 minutes ago, Mr & Mr said:

Does anyone knows this:

We have got an email from nvc that our case been sent to consulate, but with strange text.

The US Embassy/Consulate General in Warsaw, POL approved your request for expedited processing of your immigrant visa application. The NVC sent your immigrant visa application to the US Embassy/Consulate General in Warsaw, POL for their action.

 

We didnt expedite anything.. is it everyone gets message like this?

I received the same email today...I am pretty sure it's just standard verbiage.  Since mine is sent electronically, I'm not sure how they could expedite it...faster internet...bigger wires?  This is the first time since my NOA2 that I have received any notification from anyone.

2 hours ago, soniama said:

Sorry guys but I’m new here and I’m sure this question has been asked and answered somewhere but how long does it usually take from the time you get your NVC number till the time your status says “ready”? 

From what I can tell, it depends on whether your file is electronic or old school paper.  It would help if you complete your profile so people here have more information to try and assist  you.  Good luck.

Our case finally reached NVC today.  We still don't have a number.  Our NOA2 was 4-6 online.  I am hoping that since ours is electronic that it will move faster from here since it took 3 weeks between NOA2 and NVC received. 

On 4/19/2018 at 2:51 PM, J❤️J said:

 

3 minutes ago, J❤️J said:

I just called the NVC and spoke to a very pleasant lady who informed me that they received our documents from USCIS yesterday and that they are currently processing our file. Yay!!!!!! Does anyone know how long it takes for the NVC to process and send to the Montreal Consulate? Approximately? Do wait times depend on which NVC is working on the file? Ours was sent to NVC New Hampshire 

I believe Portsmouth New Hampshire is the only location.  Congratulations!

7 minutes ago, Jaeveyap said:

where can i do the DS 160?

https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

I don't think my sarcasm comes through very well here...I don't believe there is any way it will take that long to get the information I need...it's just the company line.  Gilbert should hope it won't take that long or maybe we will get close as I plan on calling every evening. 

1 hour ago, Bianca89 said:

Can someone tell asap me the cheapest and best way to send mail from the US abroad ? My fiancé wants to send me everything I need for the embassy interview. I live in Germany! THANK YOU ALL 

 

btw I had sweet Lucy on the phone today @Swissmiss82 😝 Case hasn't been received yet tho 😕 

If I am mistaken, I hope someone here will correct me, but my understanding is that the only documents that you might need the originals for would be the Letter of Intent to Marry and the I-134 because they need original (wet) signatures.  I believe everything else can be emailed.  I hope so, I have the same NOA2 date that you have and I just mailed everything to Ukraine on Friday via USPS with an eta of 7-10 days.  None of this will be needed until the interview and our docs have not even reached NVC yet.  I am planning on attending the interview, but in case there is an unforeseen problem, I want her to have everything needed.  I will email her the remaining docs.  Like I said, I welcome corrections if I am wrong.

17 minutes ago, Bianca89 said:

Hmmmm that's interesting - why would the petitioner get the package 3? Isn't the beneficiary the one who has to get everything together for the embassy ? 😅

That is what I thought, too.  It seemed to me that the I-129F was primarily completed by the Petitioner and the DS-160 and other documents in Package 3 was for the beneficiary.  

2 hours ago, nj2202 said:

Hello, who typically receive the email for package 3? Is it the petitioner or the beneficiary?

While I am still waiting for my NVC notice, I believe the package 3 will go to the beneficiary as it is their application at this point.  In my case, the Embassy puts everything on line.  It is mainly a list of what the beneficiary has to do.  I would check the embassy website for your country.

5 hours ago, Kat123 said:

 

 

 

Kat123, I stand corrected.  I actually found the information on the first page where you sign in to start the DS-160 online.  It says, "Other people can assist you with your visa application. Note that under U.S. law (22 C.F.R. 41.103) you must electronically sign and submit your own application unless you qualify for an exemption. Even if someone else helped you complete the application, you (the applicant) must click the “Sign Application” button, or your application may not be accepted."  

So, it would seem all the beneficiary has to do is click "Submit".  I have already prepared the document, so all I have to do is save it and then have my fiance sign in with the password I have created...then, she can go through each page and verify with information with me on a video chat and click the submit button when she is finished.  The way I read it, that would satisfy their requirements.  What do you think?

Photos should have been taken within the last 6 months.  

Yes, passport style photo...5 cm x 5 cm.  Check your specific instructions...we have to get 6 photos, 2 for application signed in English on the back and 4 for the physical.  I'm sure each country is different.

1 minute ago, Kat123 said:

I saw it somewhere on the web,i saved on my computer,ill check it out when i come home

Please let me know...I don't want to make a mistake this late in the game.  I've already filled it out online and saved it...just waiting on the digital photo from my fiance.  I know I saw on the I-129 where it asked if someone filled out the document for you, I may simply have forgotten it on the DS-160.

12 minutes ago, Kat123 said:

I know that is a question when you filling it out asking who is  writnig petitioner or beneficiary,if i do it from US should i put petitioner,im asking because i just want to be sure

I just went over the entire document again today and I have not seen where it is a question as to who filled it out.  Maybe I am missing something...can you tell me where you saw the question so I can check again.   Also, the DS-160 is signed electronically, not physically.  Please, if I am mistaken, someone please correct me...I am here to learn as well.

3 hours ago, streanor said:

The questions are all about the beneficiary so maybe you could try fill it out together while on a video call or something like that.

I copied all the questions into Word and then translated it for my fiance.  I sent the document to her to verify the information she gave me on Viber and then I entered everything into the DS-160 online for her.  When we get ready to file it, I will go over the questions and answers on Viber with her and then file it from here.  It was just easier to put them in writing so we could have time to get everything correct.  Hope that helps.

It is so nice to be joining this thread.  I haven't posted much on the October filer's thread, but have spent many hours keeping up with everybody.  Now, my question is...what do I do with my evenings since I won't be sitting at the computer searching for the latest approvals?    

1 minute ago, x_driven_x said:

Hey, October filers... if you all could just hurry up and have your applications processed us November filers would really appreciate it

 

In all seriousness, though, I'm glad to see that progress is being made for you guys! I hope you all get your answers soon! Every day brings you closer to closing the gap!

Personally, I would be more than happy to get our approval and get out of your way!