ladonna

I'm very happy for all you whose cases are proceeding, but a word of caution ... I received a letter in the mail from NVC saying my case was approved and was being forwarded to the consulate within 7 days. This letter had our consulate number assigned, our A number, everything... 2 weeks later the consulate still had not received it. I called NVC and they said our case was still there at NVC in AP status. They were not nice and not helpful in any way, telling me nothing but to wait and wait some more. This after they said (in writing) our case was approved and moving on. It seems we moved backward.

Iadonna,

Did they tell you the specific date the package left? For us, NVC told us that our package was sent on September 16.

Tina

No, but the letter was dated Sept 7 and it said "your case has been approved by this office and within 7 days will be forwarded to the consulate where your fiance lives" (paraphrasing) They even assigned it the consulate number... the one that begins with the 3 letter code of your consulate ... ours is NPL. There was nothing ambiguous about that letter. It was clear and definite. But it was a lie. I'm feeling very angry and frustrated. And when I called asking for an explanation, they wouldn't tell me anything, just to wait for further notification. It's torture. It seems they enjoy playing with people's fate.

Hi Ladonna,

I fell bad for you and I have you in my prayer

awww, thank you, Licia, you're so sweet ... I hope your progress is better than mine. I'll pray for you, too. Now I found a forum for the poor souls who are stuck at NVC in AP status. It feels something like a leper colony. Good luck to all other my fellow May filers, and Godspeed to you all! I hope not to see you in that awful purgatory of the NVC forum.

From what I've learned from other people here on VJ, it is quite the norm for NVC to do additional backround checks on the petitioner/beneficiary, in most cases the petitioner. It's very frustrating as they will not volunteer to tell you you are in AP unless you specifically ask them that question. We called just about everyday to ask if our case had been sent to Manila and the only answer we got was "No, not yet". We later called a second time on the same day and asked if we were in AP, and they said "Yes." Why couldnt they just disclose that from the beginning.

We were even sent 3 letters stating that our approved petition was recd by their office and that they would forward the petition to Manila within a week...... well it never left and now the waiting begins until they are done doing their checks... I have done a lot of research in VJ's timeline and the maximum for a K1 petition under AP at NVC was 4 weeks that I could see. I just hope we dont go longer than that.

Good Luck to us all, and lets pray this ends soon...

I saw one for 50 days

Day 17, still in AP. Was feeling ornery when I called so I asked to speak to a supervisor. Didn't have any additional info, but offered to send a note to "the unit that has your case" (she didn't tell me which unit that is) asking them to see if they can speed it up or at least give us some idea how much longer it's going to take. She gave me her name (Leila) and told me to call back Monday or Tuesday and ask for her.

I called today at 9:30pm. Remained calm and collected. Some guy Caleb answered. I asked for additional info and he transferred me to a Supervisor named Sophia (probably his coworker in the next cube).

I asked "Why am I in AP, was it a random pick?" She says she dose not know.

Then I ask if they have my petition there in NVC, she says yes they do.

I then asked if she has any additional information on the case that she could tell me. She just gives me the pat answer.

This is worse that waiting five months at the Vermont Center! Why? Because i see all these petitions fly out of NVC like a hot potatos while others sit and ferment in some desk drawer for some mysterious reason.

I agree this is worse than the wait at USCIS, because most cases seem to pass so quickly through NVC, then you have to wonder if they found out your second cousin twice removed got a ticket one time for jaywalking in some town in Idaho 20years ago, and they suspect you of being a criminal.

I can't believe what has happened ... wondering if anyone else had a similar experience ... Sept 7 NVC sends us a letter saying our petition (K-1)is approved and is being forwarded to the consulate within 7 days. This letter contains our "A" number and our consulate case number (the one that begins with the 3 letter code of your consulate). 14 days later, I call the consulate and they haven't received it. I call back to NVC and they tell me our case was never sent to the consulate, and it's being held in AP status. They wouldn't tell me anything else. This is like going backward. The letter was not ambiguous... it was clear and definite, then they sent us backward. I feel so angry and frustrated.

I think everybody gets that letter. I got it too after they received our case from CSC..that was 37 days ago. Sorry

amazing! then they should make it clear that's a form letter and they should take out the phrase "your petition has been approved" ... No, Wait! That would be logical, kind and efficient! I don't think they know these concepts.

I just got off the phone with the supervisor at NVC (Leila) with whom I spoke last Thursday. She told me at that time that she would put in a request to find out the status of our case. She said today that they had responded to her request: they have completed their reviews and are preparing to send it out to Seoul, and that it'll definitely be leaving NVC this week.

Mind you, I'm not getting excited yet... when I find out for sure that it's been shipped, I'll breathe a little easier... and I'll wait 'til we hear from the consulate to start dancing... but I'm cautiously optimistic. This may, finally, be progress.

The operator at NVC just said our file was sent to Seoul today! I can't see the DHL tracking info yet, but I'll keep checking.

Congrats! Just watch the DHL tracking, Im doing the same thing waiting to see packet to Paris.

You can also call the State Department (202-663-1225) to see whether the file's been received and logged into the system at the embassy yet.

I'm not trying to burst your bubble, but I actually had a letter from NVC saying our case was approved and was being forwarded to the consulate, but after 2 weeks and the consulate didn't have it, I called back to NVC and they told me our case was in AP status. I had a clear letter in writing, even with our NPL (Naples Consulate code) and his Alien registration number. Good luck. Just don't believe anything until it happens. They tell you one thing and do another.

did you call to nvc and talk to a supervisor?

Yup, Yesterday...supervisor (if really she was one) said the only thing that her computer can tell her is I am still in AP.

I guess I'll never know for sure whether it made a difference, but...

I faxed my letter to the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs on Friday afternoon;

Can you please at least point me in the direction of how you came about this information?

Thanks in advance unless it's a secret.

I would like to have that also...can PM it to me?

Me too, pleeeeeeeeeease!

Well I thought today was day 31 for me in in AP ...but I was wrong. When I called today (still in AP) they said your case was received on August 18th....I originally thought it was received on August 24th. So this makes me actually day 37 in AP!!!!! &*3@&**!!!!!!!! No word back from my Congresswoman who supposedled called them last Thursday. I have grown very weary of this process. First the CSC loses my file after it is approved, so NVC doesn't receive it till after one month, now I am in AP for almost 1 & 1/2 months. 2 & 1/2 months lost...for nothing!

Are you referring to your Senator or your Representative in the Congress?

I can't believe what has happened ... wondering if anyone else had a similar experience ... Sept 7 NVC sends us a letter saying our petition (K-1)is approved and is being forwarded to the consulate within 7 days. This letter contains our "A" number and our consulate case number (the one that begins with the 3 letter code of your consulate). 14 days later, I call the consulate and they haven't received it. I call back to NVC and they tell me our case was never sent to the consulate, and it's being held in AP status. They wouldn't tell me anything else. This is like going backward. The letter was not ambiguous... it was clear and definite, then they sent us backward. I feel so angry and frustrated.

I'm very happy for all you whose cases are proceeding, but a word of caution ... I received a letter in the mail from NVC saying my case was approved and was being forwarded to the consulate within 7 days. This letter had our consulate number assigned, our A number, everything... 2 weeks later the consulate still had not received it. I called NVC and they said our case was still there at NVC in AP status. They were not nice and not helpful in any way, telling me nothing but to wait and wait some more. This after they said (in writing) our case was approved and moving on. It seems we moved backward.

Iadonna,

Did they tell you the specific date the package left? For us, NVC told us that our package was sent on September 16.

Tina

No, but the letter was dated Sept 7 and it said "your case has been approved by this office and within 7 days will be forwarded to the consulate where your fiance lives" (paraphrasing) They even assigned it the consulate number... the one that begins with the 3 letter code of your consulate ... ours is NPL. There was nothing ambiguous about that letter. It was clear and definite. But it was a lie. I'm feeling very angry and frustrated. And when I called asking for an explanation, they wouldn't tell me anything, just to wait for further notification. It's torture. It seems they enjoy playing with people's fate.

I'm very happy for all you whose cases are proceeding, but a word of caution ... I received a letter in the mail from NVC saying my case was approved and was being forwarded to the consulate within 7 days. This letter had our consulate number assigned, our A number, everything... 2 weeks later the consulate still had not received it. I called NVC and they said our case was still there at NVC in AP status. They were not nice and not helpful in any way, telling me nothing but to wait and wait some more. This after they said (in writing) our case was approved and moving on. It seems we moved backward.

Well, here's a new wrinkle... Sept 7 i get a letter from NVC saying our approved petition is being forwarded to the consulate. 2 weeks later, the consulate still hasn't received it, so I call NVC and they tell me it's still there (at NVC) in AP status! So much for believing what we get in writing.

That's why I tell my fiance to never fully trust what's on paper.

He does it way too much.

But it's so unfair! That letter said we were approved, it gave us the consulate case number, the alien number everything, and then they took it back! Incredible. When I called them, they were very curt, too ... approaching rude. I think they need some love in their lives.

Well, here's a new wrinkle... Sept 7 i get a letter from NVC saying our approved petition is being forwarded to the consulate. 2 weeks later, the consulate still hasn't received it, so I call NVC and they tell me it's still there (at NVC) in AP status! So much for believing what we get in writing.

We have a nightmare situation ... DHL says they delivered our petition to the consulate in Naples last Thursday, but the consulate says they don't have it. Has anything like this happened to anyone else? We have our consulate number, our A number, everything. How can they just say "We don't have it"? I'm so angry. Any advice?

THOSE THAT CALLED NVC TODAY...CALL BACK LATER THEY WILL HAVE YOUR NOA2..IT IS ALL GOOD

Hey 2big,

I hope you are right... I really want to set the interview ASAP.... I'll call tonight... see if they got it... bc on USCIS shows as they sent the case I guess on the 17th because I had a touch that day.... so today is two days hopefully tonight It will be there...good luck on your process as well!!!

mine took 3 days from USCIS to NVC, then 10 days from NVC to consulate, now consulate appears sitting on their hands ... happy for you they allow you to call the consulate and set an appointment. Those bureaucrats in Naples don't even give you a number to call, except one where you have to pay 15 euro, and the call ends up in Germany at a processing center where they know nothing. I hate bureaucracy... they should contract these services out to a private enterprise, then they'd get something done quicker.

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The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC*********

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On September 20, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check My Case Status and Check Processing Times.

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TODAY IS THE DAY!!! I KNEW IT!!!

Come on Jeshel, you are next!!

Thanks for all the support everyone.

Jaz

x

Congratulations! I hope the next steps move faster for you ... my NOA2 came quicker than the predicted 5 months, but now it seems our petition is lost somewhere. DHL site says it was delivered to Naples last Thursday, but Naples doesn't have it in their system yet... I think they're having coffee and a nice little tete-a-tete while our fate hangs in the balance. Gotta love the bureaucracy!

Awesome!!! congrats 2big!!! good luck the rest of your journey!!

Great news guys...i just called NVC today and they got my package today and case number has been assigned to me according to my location of embassy to issue visa....LGS 2009*****. Man this is really moving fast and i love it. I hope to see my woman by December and coming to the state with me in January. I got my NOA 2 on Sept 15 and it took just two days for NVC to receive my package....sweettttttt

Awesome!!! congrats 2big!!! good luck the rest of your journey!!

using you as a template.... I hope mine will be there on Monday...

Please how do you track your package with DHL from NVC to your local US Embassy where your fiancee will receive VISA. I mean the LSG 2009 **** assigned to your case from NVC center? Does anyone know pls??

I have to look it up, I'll pm you ... look for it in a few minutes on your pm's

better i put it here, in case someone else needs it ... you can go to DHL website, then "track by reference" then put in EXP XX XXX 2009A ... but the X's are the day and month it was shipped, for example 14 SEP ... just play around with the date a bit, then you'll see a list and you scroll to look for your consulate city in the destination column

Are you guys able to see your status online today? I thought I read that someone saw theirs today, but when I go to it says

"Case Status, Processing Times, Office Locator, and Change of Address Online Unavailable

Case Status, Processing Times, Office Locator, and Change of Address Online will be unavailable starting on 9/18/09 5PM EST until 9/19/09 12PM"

But I've been trying since morning (note above says after 5pm) and can't get to a page where I can enter it in...

Hi DND...i was able to see my case on line this morning at 9:30 am (Toronto time), that's how i found out about my NOA2.

Site might be down because they are updating and rolling out the new website? That's my guess.

Great news guys...i just called NVC today and they got my package today and case number has been assigned to me according to my location of embassy to issue visa....LGS 2009*****. Man this is really moving fast and i love it. I hope to see my woman by December and coming to the state with me in January. I got my NOA 2 on Sept 15 and it took just two days for NVC to receive my package....sweettttttt

you can go to DHL website, then "track by reference" then put in EXP XX XXX 2009A ... but the X's are the day and month it was shipped, for example 14 SEP ... just play around with the date a bit, then you'll see a list and you scroll to look for your consulate city in the destination column

Awesome!!! congrats 2big!!! good luck the rest of your journey!!

Great news guys...i just called NVC today and they got my package today and case number has been assigned to me according to my location of embassy to issue visa....LGS 2009*****. Man this is really moving fast and i love it. I hope to see my woman by December and coming to the state with me in January. I got my NOA 2 on Sept 15 and it took just two days for NVC to receive my package....sweettttttt

Awesome!!! congrats 2big!!! good luck the rest of your journey!!

using you as a template.... I hope mine will be there on Monday...

Please how do you track your package with DHL from NVC to your local US Embassy where your fiancee will receive VISA. I mean the LSG 2009 **** assigned to your case from NVC center? Does anyone know pls??

I have to look it up, I'll pm you ... look for it in a few minutes on your pm's

I just called the NVC too. They have our case but we have an AP too. Can anyone tell me what this means? I thought the waiting was over. My nerves are shot as it is

Thanks!

I can tell you what it meant for me ... almost nothing! Just a couple of days delay and more angst... but look on the bright side ... these trials build character Anyway, I was almost screaming when I heard "AP" but I never heard anything else about it, and after just a few days, they sent our petition on to the consulate. Good luck!

Am I the only one to just realize there are 2 different forums for May 2009 filers??? and they both have about 54 pages ... I kept wondering why sometimes the May filer forum didn't look the same as it did the last time I looked at it ... LOL ... Anyway, if there is someone else out there as slow to notice such things as I was, be aware there is a May 2009 filers forum and a May 2009 k-1 filers forum

There is two forums one for K-1 VSC filers and one for K-1 CSC filers. This is the one for May 2009 CSC filers, but unfortunately when it was started they forgot to add CSC in the header.

thank you for clearing that up, Starlight Now I'll stay where I belong on the VSC filers forum ... well, i might pop in here now and then ... i've seen some useful info here ... Ciao!

this is only a test

i guess this is where you go if you're REALLY bored

Am I the only one to just realize there are 2 different forums for May 2009 filers??? and they both have about 54 pages ... I kept wondering why sometimes the May filer forum didn't look the same as it did the last time I looked at it ... LOL ... Anyway, if there is someone else out there as slow to notice such things as I was, be aware there is a May 2009 filers forum and a May 2009 k-1 filers forum

Am I the only one to just realize there are 2 different forums for May 2009 filers??? and they both have about 54 pages ... I kept wondering why sometimes the May filer forum didn't look the same as it did the last time I looked at it ... LOL ... Anyway, if there is someone else out there as slow to notice such things as I was, be aware there is a May 2009 filers forum and a May 2009 k-1 filers forum

Ahhhhhh ... I love copy and paste ......thanks, Tina

Hey everyone,

So I've set up my medical in Toronto on October 21, 2009, 7AM! I figure I'll have my packet 3 before that. It's apparently not a long wait. I thought we had to wait a month for it, but the lady said that she could set me up next week.

Anyway, hope all is well with everyone!

Tina

Hey Tina! thanks for the congrats and all your support

question, where did you set up your medical? can i do that now as well?

Congratulations to everyone else who got approved today!

Hey Shannon,

No problem. It's a long process. Without the support here, I don't know what I'd do!

Here's the link to the Toronto medical:

http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

I think they say the medical is good for a year, so it's best to book it close to the interview time. There's no wait time right now but I don't know how it will be later, so maybe booking it way in advance would be better. Mine is October 21.

Take care,

Tina

Hey Tina can you tell me how you show your timeline on your posts? I have a timeline, but it only shows from my profile. I talked to another member who also wants to know this. Thanks!