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National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC Contact Number - Engaged Tone

I called them on 01/09/2014 and talked to a representative and just tried to call them now and was able to get through

Hi

 

Is anyone else having problems calling NVC on (603) 334 0700 ?

 

I have tried for a few days now, initially I got the "closed due to weather", which is fine, however when I have tried to call for the last few days I just get an engaged tone.

 

Are the lines down due to the weather conditions?  If so, then I totally understand, if not and other people can get through, then I know it's just me doing something wrong.

 

Cheers

 

Ron

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-10 12:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)K1 stuck at NVC for 3 weeks now :( need advice please!

Yes, every day I get a different answer when I call. It is very frustrating. I mostly get the response that we are in AP and there is no time frame, it can take as much time as they want.

Have they told you on phone why they have kept ya case file for so long as that's awful?

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-27 08:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)K1 stuck at NVC for 3 weeks now :( need advice please!

Our case has been stuck at the NVC since 12/30/2013. I feel your pain. Like you I thought that it would not be there long and made an interview appointment only to have to cancel it later.

 

Our k1 case has now been stuck at the NVC going on 3 weeks and we are starting to think this is not normal and something is wrong. If I call the NVC on Monday can I ask to speak to a supervisor? Is 3 weeks Normal wait time for AP?

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-27 08:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI am so Excited

Congrats!!!


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-05 07:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUSEM Interview Schedule

It is hard to have gotten that far and still have to wait. I can only hope that there will be dates available when we are ready. Congats at least you have an interview date.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-13 16:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy

Thank you very much

Good Luck to you smile.pngWaybill: 8818963005
Shipment Reference: EXP 24 JAN 2014A

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-27 22:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDHL Tracking From NVC to US Embassy
Okay, I feel stupid. I have tried every possible way to enter the info into DHL and it says there are no shipments. I talked to NVC today 01/27/2014 and they said my package was mailed today to Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Can someone help please?
Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-27 17:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproval notice has arrived. To God be the glory!

Congatsdancin5hr.gif


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-04 16:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI GOT APPROVED TODAY!!! YEHEY!!!

Congrats, May we all be so luckydancin5hr.gif


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-05 22:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsafter case transfer

I too had our case transferred but from the TSC to the CSC. From what I understand its just a distribution of the workload. I hope that means the place our case was sent to is all caught up and will get to our cases soon. Fingers crossed.ClockWatch2.gifNow we wait!!!


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-06 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsvisa approved,its a miracle!

Congratsdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-06 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 APPLICATION APPROVED IN 13 DAYS!!! ^___^

Congratulations on your very quick approval.

 

My wife is from the Philippines and our approval came Nov.4th 9.5 months after filing

it also took me going to 2 info passes in Atlanta to get my wife approved. I sent in an

expedite request to the NVC because my wife was in the 7.2 earthquake and the typhoon

that they had and my expedite for the NVC was approved so now we are at the embassy

stage. By the time we are finished with the whole process it will be a year since we have

seen each other. If your wife lives in the area where the typhoon and earthquake happened

you can request for and expedite of the NVC stage and if approved they will send your file

directly to the embassy in manila.

 

Here is where you send your expedite request

 

nvcexpedite@state.gov

 

Best of luck on the rest of your journey

 

Do you send a request once the application has reached the NVC or before. Thank you for the info.
 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-12 19:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 APPLICATION APPROVED IN 13 DAYS!!! ^___^

My fiancée is from Tacloban City, Philippines. The devastation there was unimaginable. I asked for an expedited service also. We have a 12 month old and she is staying with family and friends for now. I am so happy she made it through this ok but she also needs to be safe. Congrats to you for getting your approval so fast and hope the rest goes as smooth. I can only hope we can get the same treatment.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-12 19:23:00
PhilippinesOld Passports / documents not returned question

Oh thanks. Im trying to make sure she has enough in the bank for all the fees and things

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-06 16:59:00
PhilippinesOld Passports / documents not returned question

Thanks so much for the thread and the info. I was unaware of the exit fee. It would have been an issue at the airport if my fiancée did not have the funds on her.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-06 15:03:00
PhilippinesMerry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas to all and if we can have a Christmas wish. Let all of us be with our loved ones as soon as possible.

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-25 12:28:00
PhilippinesEmbassy Closed - dates through the New Year

 

Eventually NVC will send you a letter... eventually. (Don't recommend for anyone to wait for the letter to arrive wink.png )

 

To get an email from NVC with the MNL # follow the info in my link.   I found they were pretty good about replying to my email.

 

Other then that you have to keep calling.

 

Thank you again.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-27 16:14:00
PhilippinesEmbassy Closed - dates through the New Year

First, I want to thank you for all the useful information that you post. You can tell that you have done a lot of research. I have a question. I have seen a lot of information about the steps of the K-1 application and your guide is great. One thing I either haven't read or have overlooked is. Do you receive some sort of email or text from the NVC that your application has been received or do you just keep calling until you find out? Thank you


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-27 12:20:00
PhilippinesNo appointments available for manila embassy

I have been checking every hour for 2 days now and have not seen even one appointment come up yet, so this might take a while.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-03 12:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember 3013 Filers: California Service Center

Hello. Wishing we all have a wonderful VisaJourney.

 

I wanted to start a thread for the December Filers to talk and interact. We have a incredible journey ahead of us all. Lets help each other to make it as painless as possible.

 

My name is Micheal, I filed a I-129F at the TSC to bring my Pinay fiancée here to the US.

 

Please post comments and tips and good luck to all.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-05 18:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFINALLY VISA K-1 APPROVED ...

Congratsdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-05 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHaven't got my alien # change yet!

Good luck to you. This a nail biting time with all the waiting and not knowing. Hang in there at least we have Visa Journey to help us through.dancin5hr.gif  


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-06 13:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy journey has officially started!!

I wish you all the luck. I too have just started my journey and am so excited. This site has been an important source of info and an invaluable asset to me. Thanks to VJ!!


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-03 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiled k-1 visa

I got my message saying that the application was accepted today but that it was forwarded to California Service Center for processing. Im not very happy due to the fact that the TSC has the fastest approval times. All we can do is keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-05 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiled k-1 visa

Hi, i check my bank this morning and the filing fee is gone.. Happy that they've received my papers already.. I hope they had yours too.. Will update you.. Since we mailed it same day!

 

I checked my bank and they also received my funds today. Now just hope we receive NOA1 today too.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-05 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiled k-1 visa

I too sent our I-129 in on 11/27/2013 but to TSC. Hope that its a speedy process.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-03 13:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa for Philippines

 

yeah, on the email, they ask for the NOA2 copy, and full name and birth dates of both petitioner and beneficiary. I got my case number on the 6th week. I hope you hear good news soon

 

I also got the same email asking for my noa2 on fri the 13th, I haven't heard anything as of yet but with the holidays im still hoping before the end of the year.
 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-26 21:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa for Philippines

Yes my fiancée is from Tacloban City. I was there with them just days before Yolanda. I was so lucky to have left when I did but so many were not.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-26 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa for Philippines

Oh yes, we have been so lucky to be this far into the process as fast as we are. I am so thankful.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-26 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Visa for Philippines

OMG. The whole process is such a hurry up and wait ordeal. With all the expedited petitions due to people being displaced by Yolanda the process times are getting done in record time. Thank you to our government for that. Now at the NVC stage and its waiting again. I was told to wait 8 weeks for the petition to be mailed from CVC to the NVC. What are they doing, walking it there on foot?

Then the interviews are being placed for end of April, start of May due to the overflow of approved apps. I think Manila needs a few more interviewers. I know I haven't been waiting very long and others have been waiting for months even years for this and I feel for you. I guess I am just impatient. Ok, vent below.......


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-26 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview in Manila

Congrats, I only hope we can all be so lucky


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2013-12-30 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

I will, Thanks.

Keep checking the website.  An open appointment date could pop up.  Grab it!

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-02 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

I hope you got to pay your fees. My fiancée paid ours and got the deposit slips. Now we wait again. ClockWatch2.gif There are no available appointment slots for interviews.

oh thank you sooo much :-D gotta print now and go to the bank :-D maraming salamat for informing me:-D

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-02 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

The website is back up and working now

Uh-oh, at least just 240 pesos higher each. We are 2 ( k1 and k2). Coz i was thinking late last month that it would go back to $350 each If i did not pay in december.anyways thanks and good luck to us :-D

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-01 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

I just hope im not the only one who has called the USEM to inform them. Maybe if they get enough calls they will get on the ball.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-01 20:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

Uh-oh, at least just 240 pesos higher each. We are 2 ( k1 and k2). Coz i was thinking late last month that it would go back to $350 each If i did not pay in december.anyways thanks and good luck to us :-D

 

I also have K-1 and K-2. Hope it will be fixed soon but with our government you never know


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-01 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

I called them but got nowhere except found out the exchange rate for January is p45 so the cost is 10800 instead of 10560


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-01 20:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPaying Visa fees.

There seems to be a glitch in the website and the current exchange rate is not there so cant get a deposit slip to pay. Whats one more day?


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-01 19:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTrying to schedule interview in Manila. No availability?

We are also trying to schedule an interview but there are no spots available. From what others have said, spots open randomly and you have to just keep checking. I have been looking for 2 days and have not seen one yet.


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-03 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase stuck at NVC

Thanks, yes we are K-1 and I also don't see why there is such a delay. I will email the us embassy and see if we can get anywhere

You're K-1 Right? There really isn't anything to be done at the NVC. It generally just passes through. Personally I would contact the Consulate. It's free to try.

 

Maybe someone else will chime in with an idea why you would be hung up in AP.  Have you asked about this issue in the PI portal? It could be something specific to your Consulate.

 


Micheal_JesselMalePhilippines2014-01-16 15:06:00