Jump to content
Ryan H

NVC Filers - January 2013

 Share

861 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: France
Timeline

Skip calling the embassy (for now), and just call DOS tomorrow once they open (they closed at 5pm today). Their number and hours are on the first post. It's free to call them and they could be just as useful. Report back tomorrow what they say (hopefully something good).

Saylin: I called the DOS before they closed yesterday. They told me to call next week because they don't have any new information yet.

But I guess this is normal at this time of year to expect a delay?

If you do a search on Google with "wheres my visa", the first hit is a thread from Visa Journey!

The quote bellow is from a VJ member who's fiance had an interview in Paris around the same time of year as my spouse.

"Posted 20 January 2012 - 11:08 AM

Hi - my fiancé had his interview on 12/15/11. Like you, he was approved on the spot and told he could expect his Visa in about a week via Chronopost. We also began to worry when 2 wks later he still hadn't received it. And like you, no tracking number was showing. On the 15th day, he called the embassy and found out that apparently, no Visas get sent out during the Christmas/New Year season. Nice of them NOT to mention that when he was there!!! So, my advice is that you contact them. The embassy in Paris charges about 14 Euros for calling with questions, but for the peace of mind, it was totally worth it. Good luck!!! (P.S. The Visa arrived 3 days later.)"

Edited by DeniseFrance
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Israel
Timeline

Hey guys, this might seem like a stupid question but I keep reading different things about it so it's gotten quite confusing at this point...for the AOS when sending photocopies and not transcripts, what forms are actually needed? W2, 1099, 1040, ...?

09/14/2012: Sent I-130
10/04/2012: NOA1 Received
12/11/2012: NOA2 Received
12/18/2012: NVC Received Case
01/08/2013: Received Case Number/IIN; DS-3032/I-864 Bill
01/08/2013: DS-3032 Sent
01/18/2013: DS-3032 Accepted; Received IV Bill
01/23/2013: Paid I-864 Bill; Paid IV Bill
02/05/2013: IV Package Sent
02/18/2013: AOS Package Sent
03/22/2013: Case complete
05/06/2013: Interview Scheduled

06/05/2013: Visa issued!

06/28/2013: VISA RECEIVED

07/09/2013: POE - EWR. Went super fast and easy. 5 minutes of waiting and then just a signature and finger print.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

05/06/2016: One month late - overnighted form N-400.

06/01/2016: Original Biometrics appointment, had to reschedule due to being away.

07/01/2016: Biometrics Completed.

08/17/2016: Interview scheduled & approved.

09/16/2016: Scheduled oath ceremony.

09/16/2016: THE END - 4 year long process all done!

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Country: Nigeria
Timeline

Filing for 2 children...

On AOS:

Filing for child #1....where do I put child #2 that I am also filing for? Do I put him under children or under other dependents?

HUSBAND'S CASE

9/17/2011 - sent I-13

09/19/2011 - noa1 received

3/16/2012 - case sent to my local USCIS office for additional processing

4/21/2012 - AP. If we haven't heard from them in SIX MONTHS (omg) we can feel free to call them!!! Thanks!

9/20/2012 - Interview scheduled - October 3!!!!

10/3/2012 - Interview went well but she must look at his A-file more before decision.

10/12/2012 - I-130 APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

KIDS' CASES

04/20/2012: NOA107/20/2012: instead of an approval, we got thrown into AP. sigh

11/01/2012: Boys' I-130 interview set for November 28, 2012.

11/28/2012: I-130s APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

NVC

12/14/2012: NVC Received

12/31/2012: Case number/IIN

12/31/2012: DS-3032 sent

01/08/2013: DS-3032 accepted

01/02/2013: AOS bill0

1/03/2013: AOS bill shows PAID

01/04/2013: AOS package sent

01/09/2013: IV bill

01/10/2013: IV bill shows PAID

01/11/2013: IV package sent

01/23/2013: Case complete

02/01/2013: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Lagos

02/22/2013: Embassy received

03/01/2013: Medical

03/20/2013: Interview - was told the boys would have been approved on the spot if they had pics! Errrr :-(

04/15/2013: DNA test

05/15/2013: Emailed embassy BEGGING them to let boys drop off passports for visa insertion. IT WORKED!!!

05/31/2013: Visa in hand

06/02/2013: POE JFK!!!!!!

5spxll0m6aa.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Serbia
Timeline

Checking in too!Still haven't got our case and IIN # but hoping till the end of January :thumbs:

06/02/12 Married

USCIS

09/17/12 I-130 sent
09/21/12 NOA1 recieved via e-mail (CSC)

09/27/12 NOA1 hardcopy recieved
09/27/12 Case transferred to another office for processing (Jurisdiction)
10/03/12 Received notice of transfer. Transferred to NBC in Missouri
10/03/12 Checked USCIS.gov/Notice of transfer to another USCIS office for processing
12/19/12 NOA2!!!!!

01/07/2013 NVC recieves the case
01/24/2013 Got the Case and IIN #
01/24/2012 E-mailed DS-3032


01/24/2013 AOS bill invoiced
02/07/2013 DS-3032 e-mail accepted
04/15/2013 AOS and IV fees payed

05/15/2013 AOS and IV packages sent

05/29/2013 CASE COMPLETE

06/04/2013 Interview date set for July 30th 2013

07/27/2013 Medical completed

07/30/2013 Interview APPROVED!!!!!

event.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Saylin: I called the DOS before they closed yesterday. They told me to call next week because they don't have any new information yet.

But I guess this is normal at this time of year to expect a delay?

If you do a search on Google with "wheres my visa", the first hit is a thread from Visa Journey!

The quote bellow is from a VJ member who's fiance had an interview in Paris around the same time of year as my spouse.

"Posted 20 January 2012 - 11:08 AM

Hi - my fiancé had his interview on 12/15/11. Like you, he was approved on the spot and told he could expect his Visa in about a week via Chronopost. We also began to worry when 2 wks later he still hadn't received it. And like you, no tracking number was showing. On the 15th day, he called the embassy and found out that apparently, no Visas get sent out during the Christmas/New Year season. Nice of them NOT to mention that when he was there!!! So, my advice is that you contact them. The embassy in Paris charges about 14 Euros for calling with questions, but for the peace of mind, it was totally worth it. Good luck!!! (P.S. The Visa arrived 3 days later.)"

Yeah, I was thinking it may be delayed due to the holidays. Glad you found that thread and that person from Paris to confirm it though. I guess all you can do is wait at this point.

Hey guys, this might seem like a stupid question but I keep reading different things about it so it's gotten quite confusing at this point...for the AOS when sending photocopies and not transcripts, what forms are actually needed? W2, 1099, 1040, ...?

If you don't send tax transcripts (which are preferred by NVC), then you need to send copies of EVERYTHING: 1040, W2s, 1099s, all schedules, etc.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
Timeline

seriously NVC they are doing like service request to talk to a supervisor. Called twice today. First call this morning got like the most rudest woman, I had to check her butt and say "ummm I did nothing to you I have a situation I need a supervisor and all u giving me is attitude. " than she calmed the heck down, Goodness. Now I just call and nice guy took my number and name and said someone will be calling shortly.

what happen to kindness and customer service. Man. Well tomorrow no matter I have everything printed and its being mailed to NVC.

So you never got a supervisor. Don't mail yer stuff till you've had that conversation <EOM>

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
Timeline

Should I send the AOS and IV packets separate, together or my choice?

I'm hearing conflicting answers. One says to do whichever way I want. Another is saying that they wont move forward with the IV packet until they get the AOS packet and that only e-filers get to send in both packets at the same time...

?????

I say read a bit,

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/397538-nvc-filers-november-2012/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/402383-nvc-filers-december-2012/

then do what you feel is do-able.

Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Cambodia
Timeline

Has anyone gotten I-601A Notice? I know it says "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." Since my wife has never been in the united states, I will ignore it. Do I have to email NVC letting them know this does not apply? or by ignoring it tells them this does not apply. I don't want to delay my wife's interview date. Just wanted some feedback to ensure i'm on the right track..

Subject: I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE

January 3, 2013

NVC Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dear XXXXXXXXXXX:

This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States, are or have been unlawfully present

and plan to apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.

Beginning March 4, 2013, certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may apply for a provisional

waiver of inadmissibility due to unlawful presence before leaving the United States. For more

information, please visit immigrantvisas.state.gov.

Before filing Form I-601A, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE NATIONAL VISA CENTER (NVC) by

emailing NVCI601A@state.gov. Failure to notify the NVC that you plan to file Form I-601A will delay

your visa application.

Thanks!

Edited by srey
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
Timeline

Has anyone gotten I-601A Notice? I know it says "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." Since my wife has never been in the united states, I will ignore it. Do I have to email NVC letting them know this does not apply? or by ignoring it tells them this does not apply. I don't want to delay my wife's interview date. Just wanted some feedback to ensure i'm on the right track..

Alas, this is some new thing.

The DoS has decided not to spend the extra money to figure out who actually has accrued unlawful presence,

and instead,

is sending out spam emails to all folk with a recent I-130 approval.

Ignore it, as it doesn't apply to yer lass.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Kosova
Timeline

Has anyone gotten I-601A Notice? I know it says "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." Since my wife has never been in the united states, I will ignore it. Do I have to email NVC letting them know this does not apply? or by ignoring it tells them this does not apply. I don't want to delay my wife's interview date. Just wanted some feedback to ensure i'm on the right track..

Thanks!

OMG I just got this darn notice I almost had a heart attack thinking it was something important :bonk::rofl:

XMY93gI.jpgXMY9m5.png

AAD1m5.pngThankYouUSA-Kosova.jpg

See my Timeline for details of our visa journey
17-Aug-2011 Our Wedding Day in Kosovo 
07-Nov-2011 Filed I-130
21-Nov-2011 NOA1
23-Aug-2012 NOA2 Approved 276 days
10-Jan-2013 Case complete via email

28-Feb-2013 Interview, result AP
11-Apr-2013 Embassy appointment - VISA APPROVED and issued in 4 hours
30-Apr-2013 POE Chicago O'Hare - He's home!

04-Sep-2014 Moved to northern California

12-Mar-2015 Filed ROC
16-Mar-2015 Documents delivered
18-Mar-2015 Check cashed
19-Mar-2015 NOA1 dated 03/16/2015 received in mail
13-Apr-2015 Biometrics completed
02-Feb-2016 Contacted USCIS about case, was told it's on hold because of security checks (email)
04-Mar-2016 Moved to Wisconsin
12-Aug-2016 New Biometrics appointment
14-Sep-2016 Contacted USCIS again about case (email said we should hear from them by Oct 6)
22-Sep-2016 Letter from USCIS dated 9/20 explaining the Service Request is currently being reviewed by an officer.
22-Sep-2016 Letter from USCIS dated 9/20 with Interview appointment for both of us for 28-Sep-2016
28-Sep-2016 Interview, both of us, separated, not hard, 10 min. each, result---said hubby will get GC in about 10 days
26-Oct-2016 *****STILL WAITING*****
02-Nov-2016 Card is being produced!!!
08-Nov-2016 Card is mailed
10-Nov-2016 Card is Delivered!!!! YAY
CITIZENSHIP: 

Biometrics appointment for 2020-03-27 has been cancelled until further notice as all field offices are closed because of COVID-19.

***NOA dated 12/10/2020 USCIS stated they are able to reuse previous Biometrics***

Interview was easy. My hubby's Oath Ceremony is scheduled for February 25th. I can't watch >sad< but happy he is getting his certificate!

25-FEB-2021 Oath Ceremony! My hubby is a Citizen!

 
 
 
 
 
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Has anyone gotten I-601A Notice? I know it says "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." Since my wife has never been in the united states, I will ignore it. Do I have to email NVC letting them know this does not apply? or by ignoring it tells them this does not apply. I don't want to delay my wife's interview date. Just wanted some feedback to ensure i'm on the right track..

Thanks!

Me too, i received NOTICE from NVC the same you got, but husband said it is just advisement to everyone and they are sending out this warning to all immigrant applicants. There are many illegal aliens currently living in the USA. so i guess we don't have to panic

im waiting case compete


iahv9liyt17.png

TIMELINE
12-28-2010 - Met
07-17-2012 - Married
CR1
09-07-2012 - I-130 sent
11-06-2012 - I-130 approved
02-20-2013 - Interview date
02-22-2013 - Visa received
02-26-2013 - US entry
03-27-2013 - Received two years conditional green card
ROC
12-13-2014 -Sent packet via UPS
12-17-2014 - NOA received w/ one year extension
01-07-2015 - Biometric appointment
05-18-2015 - I-751 approved
05-22-2015 - Received 10 years green card

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
Timeline

So you never got a supervisor. Don't mail yer stuff till you've had that conversation <EOM>

have called the last 2 days got 3 service requests. jeep getting "a supervisor is not available. Do you want one to call you?" Yet no one has called me.

I mean come on now. someone needs to talk to me.

Most the time the phone is busy, What in the world is going on. :(

Edited by dwheels76

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
Timeline

have called the last 2 days got 3 service requests. jeep getting "a supervisor is not available. Do you want one to call you?" Yet no one has called me.

I mean come on now. someone needs to talk to me.

Most the time the phone is busy, What in the world is going on. :(

I am so excited. Supervisor Bob called me back while I was on hold to NVC. Nice man.

Darnell word for word I read your script and he said "okay send in all you have with your letter. We must have DS-230". I have that praise God.

He said "you probably will get a checklist but it will say to bring to interview. But do your best to send the BC and PC if you can. I so feel for you mame."

So I am set and this will get mailed off tomorrow. I am just thrilled. Progress.

Thank you Darnell you are an angel. (F)(L):innocent:

I will keep you posted.

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I am so excited. Supervisor Bob called me back while I was on hold to NVC. Nice man.

Darnell word for word I read your script and he said "okay send in all you have with your letter. We must have DS-230". I have that praise God.

He said "you probably will get a checklist but it will say to bring to interview. But do your best to send the BC and PC if you can. I so feel for you mame."

So I am set and this will get mailed off tomorrow. I am just thrilled. Progress.

Thank you Darnell you are an angel. (F)(L):innocent:

I will keep you posted.

Finally, some progress! Good luck, hope all goes well!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...