Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	What is a "visa specialist"? A "visa specialist" is what they call operators at DOS.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-07 12:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	In how much time DS 230 is reviewed?we sent it on April 05,so what should be the expected date of CC.we also received and email on april 07 (checklist to submit DS230(which we did) and AOS package was reviewed.so no RFE on AOS? Probably another 2 weeks and, if no RFE, then case complete.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-07 11:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hello everyone, what are the evidences are you presenting in the interview for your valid marriage? thanks You should check this thread out for great ideas: http://www.visajourn...e-relationship/	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-07 10:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	For sure she will do it after April 30. My OPTIN is not accpeted yet. I called NVC today and they told me to re-send the OPTIN. The lady said it takes no more than 10 business days for the OPTIN to be accepted. So I sent the OPTIN again. I am still waiting for the second police certificate to arrive so by the time that comes I'm sure my OPTIN will be accpeted. After that I will send the AOS again. It took 16 total days for my optin to be accepted, 11 business days, so it could take longer than 10 business days. I had re-sent my optin as well. I'm sure yours will be accepted soon. just saw your blog...I just realized your real name is Lindsay, not Saylin hahaha...I actually thought Saylin was a pretty cool name for a woman! Haha, yes my name really is Lindsay. I created the name 'Saylin' for an online video game and I just fell in love with it, so I've been using that name everywhere now. Who knows, maybe my real name will be Saylin one day	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 20:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Yeah I just finished reading you blog. Thanks for the details. I'll pass it down to my wife to read. You're welcome. If your wife gets her medical done after April 30th, then she won't need the flu shot.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 15:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	You got a flu shot????? Please tell me that it was a tetanus shot Yeah, it was the flu shot. I was completely surprised cause I read everywhere flu season ended March 31st. But apparently not; it only ends April 30. Thanks Saylin hehe wow does your arm really hurt that bad? I am scared now What shot did you get? I googled and found your blog hehehe Will be waiting for the review Yeah, my arm's always sore after a vaccine. I got the influenza (flu) shot. And I just posted my review I read on some Romanian forum that if you are over 26 or 27 years old(not remember exactly at this moment) is not needed this is only for the women not for the man.So how old are you? I'm 22 and needed it	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 13:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Shipment details... Help From Thank you Saylin, hope that medicals went fine. Just checked the DHL and have discovered this To Shipment information U.S. DEPORTMENT OF STATE Portsmouth, 03801 United States Bucharest, Romania Ship date: 4/6/2011 Pieces: 1 Total weight: 2.4 lbs Note on weight Ship type: Package Shipment reference: EXP 05 APR 2011A Service: EXPRESS WORLDWIDE doc Remember, NVC only ships out the case once an interview date has been assigned haha congrats for completing your medical. Mine is this Monday! What is your blog address , i would like to read your review Thanks! Good luck on yours! Here's a link to my immigration blog: http://journeythroug...n.blogspot.com/ Going to write the review now. Might take awhile though as I'm only typing with my right hand	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hey guys.... I am just curious about something. Has anyone gotten an SIF and then NOT received an e-mail the next day saying your case is complete. I am just wondering so I can get a time frame on this....NOT worried because our AVR has changed but just curious. PEACE AND LOVE and may lots of VISA'S be issued QUICKLY!!! Don't expect a CC email, you won't get one. Only those doing EP get CC emails. Your next email will be the interview package. Hope your medical went OK Saylin. Yup, went okay! I'll be writing a complete review on my blog in a few minutes. My left arm is killing me though: blood test and a shot. But at least I didn't pass out	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 13:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Case complete on April 5 Hurray Grats! Saylin please update the spreadsheet. Sorry, I was out getting my medical done. Spreadsheet has been updated!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-06 13:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I have SIF finally. I called NVC operator and she told me my case has been forwarded to Embassy today. WOuld anyone please tell me how to track package? Saylin, would you please kindly update my timesheet? thanks Updated To track, follow these instructions: http://www.visajourn...nvc-to-embassy/ Please read the whole thread, the format for the reference number has changed since the original post.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 20:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Ok I won't, but only because you said 'please'.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	An operator at NVC told me my case was completed 3/28/2011 and that they normally do all the interview scheduling during the second week of the month. So hopefully we can get our interview dates by this week or the next. Grats on your case complete! Please do not listen to the operators when they say they only schedule interviews during the second week of each month. It's a LIE. If you want proof, look at my signature. I was scheduled during the FOURTH week. So you can expect an interview date to be assigned any day, not just the second week.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 18:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	So which one are you going to? Let me know what happens with the flu shot. I hope you're right with the flu season being over. I'm going to Medisys, that I know. Just got mixed up with the addresses. And I assure you, the flu shot isn't needed after March 31 for immigration purposes. Because Medisys just doesn't do medicals for US visas, the person your wife spoke to might have been thinking of some other reason the flu shot is needed. When I called Medisys and asked a few questions, specifically about what vaccines I would need, the operator told me he wasn't a health specialist and couldn't tell me. Perhaps the person your wife spoke with wasn't a health specialist either but actually went on to list vaccines when they weren't qualified to. Edited by Saylin, 05 April 2011 - 04:16 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 16:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	No the one on Sherbrooke is Medisys and that is the one my wife called. Medisys Health Group Inc. 500 Sherbrooke St., West #1100 Montreal, QC H3A 3C6 514?499?2772 Oh sorry, I got mixed up. I thought Dr Seidens was on Sherbrooke and Medisys was on L'Assomption. Thank god my father is driving tomorrow for my medical, I'd be all mixed up Edited by Saylin, 05 April 2011 - 04:00 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 15:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	She called the one on Sherbrooke and the person there said its year round. Maybe that person either dosn't know the rules or my wife wasn't able to explain it correctly. The one on Sherbrooke would be Dr Seidens. I'm not sure what happened there, but the flu shot is not required after March 31 as it's no longer flu season for immigration purposes. I have my medical tomorrow (at Medisys) and after having it done, without the flu shot needed, you can tell your wife she can relax as it's not required. There's a reason I waited to book my medical for after March 31. Didn't want to get a flu shot.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 15:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	@ Saylin I just found out that a flue shot is needed year round. I had read somewhere that the flu shots were needed only during the flu season. But my wife just called and they said it was all year round. She doesn't want to take a flu shot cause she gets adverse reaction from it. They told her if she gets it in writing from her Dr than they will not administer the shot. The flu shot is only needed during flu season, which ends March 31, for immigration purposes. Your wife will not need one.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi all, Quick question: I sent my I-864 and DS-230 on 3/23/11. To date, when I call the automated system it still says they have no receipt of my case. Is that normal? Unfortunately, every now and then, someone will never have the AVR to work properly. So, if you ever want to hear updates about your case, you're going to have to call an operator. No, it's not exactly "normal", but it does happen every so often. Did you speak with an operator about this?	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 14:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Counting days for Interview, Man!! this waiting game is sucks I'm counting down the days as well. I actually have a countdown timer on my desktop, so I can see exactly how long I have left till my interview. 27 days, 17 hours, 4 minutes, and 26 seconds my wife got her visa in the mail today Best of luck to everyone here!!! Grats!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 14:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	It was so long ago, we hadn't done our 2010 taxes. NVC were sent 2007,8,and 9 transcripts, W2's etc. Same with our joint sponsor. Are you saying that, if my interview is after April 18th, we need to take the 2010 docs in - for both us and my joint sponsor? Ughh - that will be a pain in the a## for the joint sponsor.... Oh, if you hadn't submitted 2010 tax info with the AOS, then yes, if your interview is after April 18, you'll need 2010 tax info, for you and I believe the joint sponsor as well. You can always ask when you call London on Friday. Or maybe you'll get an interview before April 18th and don't need to worry about this	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 11:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I was wondering the same thing. I checked EXP 31 MAR 2011A but nothing to Uzbekistan. and it is no shipments for EXP 4 APR 2011A. Well, hopefully we will see the change by EOD today. Thank you Hmm, I just checked and you're right. I find it extremely weird there are no shipments for ANY April ref numbers. That doesn't make any sense...	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 11:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Now I have calmed, and we have gotten through NVC - SAYLIN, I want to pick your brain. What happens at SIF? Does that mean we are going to be shipped to consulate yet? We ARE on expedite, and were told to call on Friday for an interview date - I assume on expedite, London will set the date, hence the docs going there first. I'm looking at tracking the docs, but there is nothing sent in April yet by DHL unless they have changed the tracking numbers criteria. 04, 04 APR doesn't bring anything up. Secondly, you say that copies of tax returns for 2010 are required. Does that include us that have been processed thru NVC? Will I need to take our 2010 Tax return copy & W2? If so, will I also need to take my joint sponsors latest tax documents to the London interview even though they were processed thru NVC? Thanks!! I am excited this is coming to a conclusion!! Yes, since you were expedited, NVC should send your case sometime this week to London, then London will schedule the interview date for you. Since your case was just completed today, it probably won't have shipped yet. Maybe tomorrow. If you had sent in the 2010 tax returns and W2s with your AOS package, then no you don't need them as they'll have them already. You only need to bring 2010 tax info with you if you didn't submit it to NVC already. Like me, for example, my husband hadn't filed his 2010 taxes by the time we got to NVC, so we had just sent pay stubs and an employment letter, so we're required to bring 2010 tax info for the interview as our interview is after April 18 (deadline for US taxes).	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 11:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	NVC operator told me that my case was sent on 4/1/11, but i do not see any shipments to my country on the date Look for shipments using the ref for March 31, so EXP 31 MAR 2011A. They call DHL the day BEFORE your case is shipped out and they get a reference number assigned to them of the date they call it in, not necessarily the day they ship it out. If that doesn't work, try using the ref for April 4, so EXP 4 APR 2011A. Edited by Saylin, 05 April 2011 - 10:50 AM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 10:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Thank you!!!! I read in one of NVC guides that it takes 7 - 10 days after case completion to get forwarded to consulate, so hopefully it will be mailed off by next week! Aaahh I'm so excited! Remember, NVC only ships your case to the embassy/consulate AFTER an interview date has been assigned, so it could be longer, depending when you get an interview date assigned. Do you know if NVC can schedule the interview with the foreign consulate in advance of forwarding the paperwork or will they not schedule an interview until the consulate has the paper in their hands? I'm in the same boat, they have approved but not sent. They are also considering an expedite request I sent last week. I don't know what they are waiting for. How long does it take to schedule an interview over the phone and ship the package? NVC first schedules the interview. Then a day or so after that, NVC then ships the case to the US embassy or consulate. For expedites though, it's the other way. They ship the case then the US embassy or consulate schedules an interview. Confirmed - case closed WAHOOOO!! We have to call Friday for an expedited interview date!! It's about time! Congrats!!! Our AVR message in the NVC has changed yesterday to "We have received your checklist???(hard to understand), please allow 6-8 weeks for processing." We have sent to NVC both packages through our lawyer two weeks ago and received acknowledgement of the receipt by NVC immediately then. What this message could mean? I could not understand the two words in the message and they sounded to me as "check list", but am not too sure. Anyone please advise? I believe they are now reviewing our AOS and IV packet and if no RFEs the case will be closed in the next couple of days. Am I correct? Thank you everyone. Soooo close! Excitement! You should read this thread: http://www.visajourn...mated-messages/ If it's referencing "check list", it's most likely saying they received your IV package.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Should we have the 2010 Federal Income Tax Return, W2, IRS transcript for the interview!? Not sure if we can get it by April 18th! We have the 2009/2008/2007 documents. If your interview is after April 18th, then yes, you need to have a copy of your 2010 tax return and copies of all W2s. You do not need the 2010 tax transcript, but as long as you have a copy of the 1040 and W2s, you're perfectly fine. I'm pleasantly surprised. We just got our NOA2 on March 25th and on Monday April 4th NVC sent us an email with our NVC case number, IIN and beneficiary ID number. That was only 6 business days after being approved at USCIS. I'm excited that it's progressing so quickly. The only downside is they had my maiden name on the paperwork even though we filled out everything with my married name, but I was able to call and get ahold of a customer service representative and she told me to send a pdf copy of my new passport and explain that I'm using my married name now, so it should be okay. Grats! 10 days total is faster than the average for TSC refugees. CONGRATS ERICK!! Bring on the day I receive that email LOL!! NVC are OK - unless something goes wrong.... JUST received THIS email.... The NVC has received the requested Immigrant Visa Application (DS-230). However, we are still waiting for the response to the checklist letter for the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). Please return the requested information so that we may complete the processing of your case. The checklist in question asked for a copy of Val's $200 bank statement. We have sent this three times - twice by email, once by snail mail. They have acknowledged receipt of all items. Now we get this email...... I mean, just what is going on here? People are ill, Val could lose our house, and they are asking for a $200 bank statement they have had three times? AND THIS is what they call expedite??? A thing about emails, they're not sent out IMMEDIATELY. There can be a delay. The emails are sent out through an automatic system, so that email might have been generated BEFORE you sent in the response. VJ Fam, my case was completed at the NVC yesterday! Just found out this morning! The operator said that April is too full to schedule interviews so I am hoping we get something in May! Just wanted to share the news with everyone! And thanks to all of you who have helped me through this! I sincerely don't know what I'd do without this forum and its members! Wow, grats! That was a pretty fast NVC journey!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-05 10:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I sent it on March 5th, got her ITIN number around 19th march and on March 30 i saw the refund in my bank account. I requested the transcript the same day i saw the refund money in my account. Oh nice that was pretty fast. I had saw on the IRS website it can take something like 8-10 weeks or something for the refund. I believe my husband sent in his tax return a week or two after you so perhaps he'll get his refund back soon as well and we can request the transcript in time for my interview.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-04 21:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	#3 IMO, here is a link to my post which explains my experience: http://www.visajourn..._1#entry4556664 Oh and i already have big fat refund in the bank and also requested transcript for 2010. When did you submit your tax return? Wondering when my husband should be expecting his refund and whether or not we'll have time to request his 2010 tax transcripts for the interview...	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-04 21:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi All, I know there have been several discussions about TAX Filing. So now i know my wont make it here before April 15th , so what is the best option :_ 1) Extend my Filing Dates ( but i think this requires SSN too , if I am not wrong ) . OR just extend as Single and than file as Couple. 2) File as Single and than later ammend as married ? Is this ok ? Essentially I am lying that I am Single. 3) Married Filing Jointly with W7 ( ITIN application ) ? Which is the best .. Please advise. Thanks, Babaa. If you don't want to apply for a W7, there's also a 4th option: married filing separately. In the SSN field, just put NRA (Non-Resident Alien) for the foreign spouse. You won't be able to file online though, this way or married filing jointly. And your tax refund won't be as high if you do it this way; married filing jointly almost always has a higher tax refund. Although you can always amend the tax return once your spouse is in the USA and gets an SSN and you can change it to married filing jointly and get the higher refund. It all depends if you're willing to do a little work for the W7 or not. Plus, the deadline for taxes is April 18th, so I'm not sure if married filing jointly is even an option for you right now as I don't know how fast you can get everything together. I would not do option 1 or 2 as you're filing wrong; you're married, not single.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-04 13:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I thought the folks in New Hampshire would schedule the interview with the foreign consulate and send you an email once the case was completed. Is the interview letter the next communication I will receive? When do you guys who just got SIF expect to get your interview letter? Yes, you're right. NVC gets an interview schedule from the US embassy or consulate with how much room they have and then NVC schedules interviews accordingly. The only people who get case complete emails are those that are doing electronic processing. So your next (and last) communication will be from NVC with the interview package. Judging from Saylin's timeline I got another 20 days to get an interview date. I thought we were supposed to breeze through NVC. This is going to take 4 months from NOA2 to Interview date. It varies when you will get an interview date after getting a case complete. Some people can find out the next day, some wait a few weeks. It depends when you get a case complete and how busy the US embassy or consulate is in the foreign country, so it's extremely hard to figure out WHEN you'll find out your interview date. You just have to keep calling NVC and DOS to see, or wait till you get the email from NVC.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-03 15:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Is it ok if u send both the packages to the same attn? cuz i sent the packages on the same attn! I'm not sure as I didn't mail my packages. Maybe somebody who mailed them together can speak up.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-03 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Well....tomorrow is our first wedding anniversary and I am not with Gary. He is 4,000 miles away in England. I am so happy to be married to such a wonderful man. This I vow, will be the ONLY anniversary that we spend apart. Gary had an eternity ring sent to me today and I guess I am just feeling so sad that the laws of the world will not allow me to be with the man I adore. Gary has spent almost a year away from his home. I know we are very close to being ONE again and that is keeping me going. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE!!!! If you are with your loved one....give Him/Her a HUGE hug and never take for granted being together! CONGRATS to everyone who has gotten thru NVC and have their interviews!!! I truly believe this will be the only anniversary you two will spend apart. As soon as you two are together in the USA, your lives will be forever together. I hope you hear excellent news this week (case complete and interview date assigned). Sending all my Canadian vibes to you two. Phew i ve sent my wifey all 1v package #######..nw m looking fwd for that SIF and CC lol....its kinda imaginary things for me right now....though i havent seen cell doc and other in a while...i hope everyone get to their soul mates..and saylin thanks for everything wish you luck for years to come... Good luck and hope you get your SIF and CC soon! You're very welcome And thank you. I wish the best to everyone as well in this thread. Even though I wasn't sent to TSC, I feel so close to all of you. We're all one big VJ family	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-02 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hey, everyone, Mrs. P wanted me to tell all of you that she says hi! She's really busy at the moment as she's in her last week of school and dealing with NVC as well has just made her extremely busy and hectic. She says she'll return soon once the craziness of school ends. Let's all send her some good vibes	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-02 13:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	everything packed?! LOL we will probably wait until the last week like usual...we are both procrastinators Haha. I've been pretty much packed for months now If I was told I was moving tomorrow, I'd be good to go. I'm usually a procrastinator too, but I want to get to the USA so badly already that I'm completely prepared	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-02 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	you will be in one month! We bought our plane tickets to San Diego today, we are going home in just three weeks! Cant wait to see my friends and family I can't wait till this mess is finally over and I can actually LIVE with my own husband! So, only 3 weeks left for you guys. Got everything packed? I just found in my bag a photocopy of the DS-230 that I apparently forgot to include. Hope that is not a problem. That's fine. You were only supposed to send in photocopies of the civil documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc). You're okay	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-02 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	good luck to all my fellow transferees and of course our favorite canuck, Saylin! Why thank you!!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-04-01 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	OMG I called nvc n he was really friendly n he said 2 not worry bout my passport situation 2 much. Yay n he also siad my request 4 expedite was under final review. He said it seems like we have a pretty good case and that we should receive an answer by 2morrow or Monday! Omg I'm really praying I get the xpedite! I wanna see my family soooo bad! Good luck! I hope you hear good news very soon!	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-03-31 23:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	you said "visa SPECIALIST" Yeah, they're ALL special.... I'm more inclined to think the "short bus" type of special though I know, I love the word too, but that's what the menu option says. "Press 0 to speak with a visa specialist". I the first time I heard the menu option.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-03-31 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I tried calling DOS, the machine goes on n on n on, when I finally pressed option to talk to a human it said "we are sorry but please call back during regular hours we are open m-f 8-5 and then hung up on me. I called at 2:40. Maybe they are on Eastern time? will try tomorrow. Yes, it's Eastern time since they're located on the east coast of the US. When you call in, you just have to press 1 and then 0 and then you wait a bit for a visa specialist to get on.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-03-31 21:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Haha, just like I'm telling myself it's mine. Call the consulate tomorrow and see if they received it. -M You can also call DOS, they would know as well. That's how I found out today that my case arrived at the consulate.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-03-31 20:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Maybe since TSC/CSC did such a GREAT job with our cases... some of the personnel have been promoted and now work at NVC Oh, that would be bad, very bad. Those people need to stay in TSC and not spread like some plague. They definitely need to be contained in only one area of this process.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-03-31 19:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Wow, how do you get the info to track this stuff? I see LARAEYES package in there also I think.....nothing to London for us though...LOL If you know the date your case was shipped out, you can follow the instructions in this thread: http://www.visajourn...nvc-to-embassy/ *Note: I don't know if you'll bother to read the whole thread besides the first post, but instead of using the example of EXP19MAR2009A, since June 2009 the new format would be: EXP 19 MAR 2009A. The spaces are now important or you won't find any shipments whatsoever. I actually used the method listed on the thread to track my package on Monday from NVC to Montreal. Pretty nifty! Edited by Saylin, 31 March 2011 - 06:31 PM.	Saylin	Female	Canada	2011-03-31 18:30:00