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Come on  !!  why is this thread so dead??     We need some good news to lead us into the dreaded weekend !!

I think I'll call, just for the Heck of it.   I have nothing to lose.  I have to sit here at my desk anyway. I'll just slap on my headset and look busy  :rofl:

 

stay tuned for an update. :secret:

 

 

WOW, it picked up on the first attempt.    Miracles do happen I suppose..


Edited by LoveMyTico, 30 May 2014 - 08:30 AM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-30 08:28:00
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Come on  !!  why is this thread so dead??     We need some good news to lead us into the dreaded weekend !!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-30 08:20:00
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The rumor is they are working overtime, but the customer service agents are not available during the weekend.

operator told me last night that they are working OT incluing Saturday.   Hopefully they get some serious work done tomorrow.  Operator did say they really got alot done yesterday....   Obviously they forgot to review my mail !!  GRRRRRRRR   

 

 

 

My husband thinks we should hear something by next Wednesday. I think we might hear something by Monday night ( since they are working OT)  Our new friendly little bet is that if we hear something on Monday, My husband pays for dinner and drinks at a restaurant of my choice and if we hear Wednesday, I have to pay for dinner and  drinks at the restaurant of his choice.   The catch is.... if he wins, I have to drink Imperial with him, If I win, he has to drink shots of tequila with me.....     Neither one of us are really drinkers.  I hate beer and he hates tequila....   Just trying to make light of this ridiculous situation.      I can't wait to go to the interview. I miss him terribly.


I called this morning and interview scheduled for July 11!!!!  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:  :joy:

BIG CONGRATS


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-30 07:40:00
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Hey Guys!! First off CONGRATS to all the approvals and interviews!!! To those who haven't gotten an approval or interview we gotta hang tight guys!  So I was checking on my packet status and this came up:  So I guess my question is I have already paid (and until today is showed paid) my AOS I'm not sure what to make of this can anyone elaborate on this for me?? I'm kind of freaking out right about now :huh: :huh: :huh:

are you talking about the COMPLETED status?

 

If so,  that means nothing except that you completed the DS260.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-30 07:31:00
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    Pronunciation: o-rah-LAY

    Meaning: Right on! Cool!

    Example: ¡Orale, güey! ¡Qué chido que la morena bonita te quiere. (Right on, dude! How awesome that the cute dark-skinned girl loves you.)

     

     

    Some people use it as: Come on! But it can also be just an expression. Like: all right! or woo hoo

 


 Did you call NVC about the delay?

I see that your DS261 was completed on May 7th. IV fees should have been invoiced a long time ago

That free coffee is on the horizon !!!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-30 04:12:00
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LOL!! @ your list of activities while on hold haha.

Ugh.... I want to call because I have hope that maybe today is the day I get CC. But first I don't want them to think I've become a crazy looney who calls every day (I was doing so well with hardly calling until they checklisted me) and second don't think I can hear another, "... 30 days..."

I call twice a day... and now that I know they are working on Saturday... Monday will be a dialing fiesta !!!  Orale !!!!    :dance:


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 18:37:00
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GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS-- just frustrating-

 

I have two cases-- Wife / Step/daughter.

 

When I sent in my AOS, I knew enough to send in two separate AOS(s)--  I sent them in the same envelope under the ONE Cover page after paying the AOS fee--

 

WHAT I DIDNT DO- was attache TWO COPIES of my income documents- so this is what happened my WIFES AOS was approved without a checklist and sent on-- they seperated my step / daughters AOS from the package and didnt attache any supporting documents so they had NO EVIDENCE-- I IMMEDIATELY sent in a second copy and it was scanned on May 22nd--

 

WELL TODAY I called like every other day-- and I was told CASE ONE - COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL DONE EVERYTHING -- BUT they are HOLDING THE case for my step / daughters case to catch up now--

 

so case one complete-- but still stuck..  how about that!!!

WOW..... that sucks.  Why couldn't they just leave them together? you sent them under the same cover sheet.... UGHHHHH


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 18:32:00
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While I was on hold I exercised on the elliptical for 15 minutes. My son started to mow the lawn so I had to get off the elliptical so I washed the dishes, made coffee for tomorrow and wiped the counters. Finally they picked up.  Nothing yet but I asked if they are working overtime to take care of the backlog. She said " Oh Yeah"   then I asked what day they were processing and she said May 1st ( but we all know that is BS) She also said they were kicking them out today .   She put me on hold for a minute and I have no idea why... but came back and asked if there was anything else I needed....

 

SO, there is hope for the weekend.  YAY!!!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 17:46:00
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Well no news from here.

 

Got the "30 business days" spiel.  I asked if she (Leigh) could tell me if my case was with someone and she said there was no way to know.  A'ight.

Some operators don't like to give out anything special.  I had 3 different operators tell me my file is actually in the review dept.   So I think they can tell you more, they just don't.  Act all confused and tell them you were told last week that your file was in the review dept and see what they say. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 16:19:00
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The applicant has to remember all their old addresses and all the previous work places along with the dates and supervisors. I finished mine at 1am in the morning while on a Facetime call with my wife so she could review it before I submitted it.

Honestly, it not a difficult form to fill out.  It is a Pain in the A$$  but not difficult. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 16:16:00
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Just got a checklist for financial evidence and birthcertificate ....and i included the birth certificate in the iv packet and its an original from the goverment and had it translated

Now what can this checklist be about let me call and wait 30 minutes on hold

I got a checklist for the same thing ( birth certificate)  They just tell me it is a declaration of birth.. But it is the original  ..    Send what they want ASAP.  You can ask for a supervisor review.  Insist that the original is in the file.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 16:15:00
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We are at 14months since this process started.

 

Need advice. checklisted for two documents back in April, sent the first document in April. and they scanned it into their system on April 23.... Next document which is Indian pcc was scanned into their system on may 12. however, according to rep, they received another piece of mail on May 16, no idea what that is. Anyways, when will we get a case complete? Do they not assign case completes till after 3:30pm? I know they accepted the first checklisted document around May 12, because on that same day we received a checklist for the PCC (which was already scanned on May 12) ... Any ideas. This entire process is getting irritating. I would never suggest anyone to do this... apply for fiance visa or visiting visa.. and get hitched during that time...

 

Saylin or anyone else advice and suggestions appreciated. Also I am due to deliver on June 12, I seriously would've thought this entire process would be over by now... ugh!!! But we are being patient.

If you sent any kind of mail or email and they responded, it gets a barcode and it appears in their system as another piece of mail.  It jsut happened to me.   Its mail but not a package you sent.  

 

My mail was scanned on May 8th and they still haven't looked at it.   My best guess for you would be the end of next week or early the next week. They are falling behind. Unless they get some OT in, it doesn't look promising.  This is so frustrating. 

 

Try to relax and concentrate on having that baby.  This process won't be over before you have your baby and you don't want to go early because of the stress.   GOOD LUCK


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 14:21:00
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you believe they keep a record of your calls into them?  or just Supervisory reviews?  I have always gotten the impression they had no idea when the last time I called was---

 

I have never gotten the feeling that anything was personal.  just reading what they see on the screen, I also think that calling does NOT speed anything up- I have had my congressman make several inquiries over the course of this process and dont feel it helped or hurt at all--

 

it is what it is- and will be done when its done, sometimes I want to resist the urge of calling and just wait for the email-- but I just cant help myself from calling in and asking, I usually just ask, "whats next"?

Yes, they absolutely keep a log. I talked to Jean again today. She told me a supervisor review was placed on May 1st. I told her it was her that placed the request.  She said I dont' remember that.. then looke dback and said " oh yea, that WAS me" and laughed.

 

They know how much you call. I guess they think by telling us the 30 day ####### will stop the calls or make them less frequent...  HA HA  not a chance...  Our calls give them job security.  HA  HA

 

I know the calls don't speed anything up or slow it down HOWEVER, if something happens with my case , I want to know ASAP. 

 

 

I will not wait for an email. and btw, I never received an email with a case number and invoice number. I got my numbers by calling.   I only received an email when my invoices were ready to pay and for the checklist.  And then 3 reminders for the checklist. and a reply to an email I sent on May 1st.  The incorrect one and the correct one.   I wouldn't trust them to send out emails for every step.  Unless you have all the time in the world, I would suggest calling every single day.   That's what we paid the fees for.... It certainly wasn't for expedited services... that is FOR SURE !!!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 11:41:00
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I was hoping for a better outcome for you this time! but hey, there is still this afternoon and all day tomorrow!!!!!!!!

are you kidding me, I am looking forward to my free coffee when I get my CC. You promised !!!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 11:16:00
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i remember your post the other day from the supervisor... he said that your case will be held as long as there is pending mail, even if it's "complete".  do you think that is still true?  

NOPE, that turned out to be an email reply telling me to disregard the incorrect email they sent to me on the 21st, They seriously need to PONY UP and get things going here.  This birth cert has cost me a month.. What a friggin waste.    


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 11:15:00
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Yep, asking too much !!  Talked to Jean.. she gave me the "30 days for review" HUB BUB.    Everytime I call,  the operator makes a comment about all the entries for my file. Jean laughed at the number of supervisor reviews...  All I could say was  "NO kidding"    She said she understands my frustration...

 

But that was it !


I'm only an hour away from Portsmouth... sometimes I really just want to drive up and see what the eff really goes on there :lol:

WOOT WOOT   Road Trip. Let's go 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 11:11:00
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I'm back to being myself again!!! :devil:  :devil:  :devil:  :devil:

I'm on hold... 25 minutes and counting.....

 

Send some luck over to Collegeville..  I REALLY need it !!

 

I know my mail was scanned on the 8th but there are so many crazy things going on with my file, I feel the need to babysit.   AND if it was transferred to the review dept on May 21st, how long could it possibly take??  If they can scan new mail in 2 days, they should be able to fly through the reviews...  Just sayin'

 

I know I am asking too much... 11 months at the USCIS wasn't enough.. They want to hang on to my file for some dumb reason.  


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 11:01:00
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It doesn't seem like it as it appears NVC has come to a crawl in the last week. It was Memorial DAY not Memorial WEEK. Move it, NVC!

I know... right?     lets move it !


LUCYBELLE... glad to see you're back online.     


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 10:51:00
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Woot woot! Case complete as of May 27th! I'm so relieved! Thank you all so much for your help, especially you, Saylin! <3

CONGRATULATIONS
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 09:26:00
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Hold for 29mins and i talk to SONIA.. omg case complete i forgot to asked the date when my case was completed..
Thank you so much vj family:)
Lucybelle and Lifeonhold call now i know we had the same dates when our checklist was scanned.
May God Bless Us.. thank you so much Lord:)


OMG finally... A big congratulations!
LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 09:15:00
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On hold right now!! wish me luck!!!!!!!

BUENA SUERTE


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 08:04:00
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Where is everybody?   Has anyone called yet?   


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 07:59:00
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Yeah, what's the deal?  Fist pump to you sistah!  Your timeline is really ridiculous.

Don't know the deal here.. Its quite annoying. Today is 3 weeks since they received the ONE friggin paper .   

 

I'll start my babysitting shift around lunch time... There were people getting reviewed last Friday with mail from May 5th

 

WHAT HAPPENED??? its like they took the whole week off to celebrate Memorial Day.


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 07:41:00
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Hi everyone!

 

I am new and I filed a petition for my spouse as well. I am a little confused with the process, I already paid the AOS fee and it shows as completed. Do I now need to send the all documents to the NVC? My hubby just sent it to me yesterday so it should be arriving today or tomorrow the latest. Once I send the documents is this when I will receive an invoice to pay the visa fee?  I feel like I am ALMOST THERE and is very exciting. Also one last question, I did the DS-261 as well and I got the confirmation number, when will I be able to do the DS-260 or DS-230 and do I send the visa application and the forms with all the documents too? Or those are done online?

Welcome... your best bet is to read the NVC wiki in Saylin's signature in the very first post of this thread.  Many questions will be answered before you even ask them.


BUMPIDY BUMP BUMP BUMP      Lets get some action on this thread. WE NEED CC's today !!!


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-29 06:51:00
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Good Night All....  So stressed over this NVC BULL #######.   GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE  TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY .  


on hold now... wish me luck  :wacko:

GOOD LUCK


I wish Lucybelle would check in...


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 21:12:00
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I have mail that was scanned in on May 7th waiting for review :/ Was told on Friday it was under review, then on Tuesday it hasn't been reviewed.
I think I should let go of hopes for a July interview :-( We're going to Prague in August so that should be fun with trying to work around an interview!!


I hope you get good news soon!



I was just told tonight that my file was "moved to the review dept." on May 21st.  Whatever that means. Next time you call, try and dig a little more. Ask them if its just received or if its actually with someone.  and if its with someone, ask them when that happened. Complain that its been over 3 weeks.   Act confused....  HAHA    


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 19:02:00
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fair enough, but all I'm saying is, if you do end up getting approved monday then it would show that they are following that day by day pattern which could help people in the  future who do not call daily to at least for sure call on their date or afterwards asap.  ie: LifeOnHold should definitely not wait and call today since they should  be responding to her checklist today.

 

By the way I was excited yesterday after they picked up also on 2nd try but then waited for 46 minutes...... It's annoying too because I'd prefer no sound for the on hold message since you got to put attention to hear the person who picks up and cant do anything while calling. lol how many times have you people confused the "all operators are..." with a real person picking up only to realize its machine. it gets me everytime after being on hold past the 20 min mark.

 

PS: congrats to person who got their interview assigned. Good luck to all CC in getting an interview!

so with all this confusion with the extra piece of mail supposedly in my file, I just spoke to Aileen, only took me 2 times to redial before it picked up and only 18 minutes on hold.  That is one for the history books.    

 

Anyway, she told me my file was moved to review on May 21st. So it could be any day now. ( says me) Aileen said wait 30 days. bla bla bla... 

 

I received the corrected email response this afternoon with them telling me to disregard the previous email with somebody else's personal information ( ha ha)  . Aileen said that was probably the reason for the mail received on the 23rd.  She said call back next Wednesday, I said you'll have to excuse me but I feel the need to babysit my file since there are so many screwy things going on with it. She laughed and said "that's fine"


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 18:24:00
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no no no CALL TODAY! Right now pick up the phone.  NVC has been going very predictably and today they are on May 5th scanned dates. So you should be able to know if your checklist is approved. The same goes for anyone who had items scanned May 5th.

 

as for Lovetico, you probably wont get response till monday if they follow pattern. 

 

by the way when I mean by dates I mean you have to call at the end of the day at least after 7pm eastern time so for example lovetico would have to call at the end of monday not in the morning.

 

 

I've been checking so far and it seems they have been following this pattern, so perhaps people can report back to see if I am somewhat right but so far I've been stalking tons of people's signature timelines and it seems right.

 

 

By the way just to confrim, when you get a checklist for IV documents "Your DS260 has been received and we are waiting for your documents..." Does it mean the AOS has been accepted or just that DS260 has been accepted. I understand it to be the AOS being accepted but can't remember. Regardless I know It is a false checklist but want to know which of those 2 things it means,

I wont be waiting until Monday.  I am keeping a close eye on my file since they have no clue what is going on with it. Everyday something new pops up.  I want to know as soon as possible if there is a problem.  I am not one to sit and wait. I am actually on hold now. Only took me 2 times dialing to get through.. who knows how long I'll be on hold


Edited by LoveMyTico, 28 May 2014 - 06:02 PM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 18:01:00
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Just called NVC - interview scheduled today for 7/22

:dance:  :dance:  :dance: THAT IS AWESOME !!! CONGRATS ! ! ! ! !


Hey guys, After submitted AOS and IV package together and also completed the DS260 form ,how much time it is taking to complete the case? :clock:

Have you looked at Saylins spreadsheet attached to the first post on this thread.   ?????


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 17:58:00
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The day they physically receive your packet/response/email doesn't mean a hill of beans.  The counter starts when they SCAN the packet/response/email into the system.

 

So frustrating.  My attorney sent an email on May 7.  My checklist response physically reached NVC on May 8.

 

My file says something was scanned on May 9 and another something was scanned on May 14.  Don't know which is which, but my "days" have to start from the 9th, not the 7th.

 

My attorney and I essentially sent the same email/checklist response.  I'm not sure if I've screwed myself and they start counting from the LAST day something was scanned.  Either of our responses will deal with the blasted unnecessary/unavailable police certificate.

 

Steaming in Queensland,

 

Sukie

if your lawyer sent an email, they consider that mail. It gets a bar code so it ends up in your file. The same thing just happened to me.  It took a few phone calls to figure it out.  Waldo is the one who explained it to me. The night supervisor was useless.   I know I only sent the birth cert and it was scanned May 8th. That is the last thing I sent.  I was freaking out thinking I had to wait for the last piece of mail to b processed.  Don't worry. Once they open your mail from the 9th, it should be fine


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 17:53:00
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Can someone please help or advice me, I asked this question before but it was left unanswered. :(

 

I just called NVC and asked them if applying for financial aid for college would affect my husband's visa process the lady on the phone said "Oh I don't know." I know NVC reviews the affidavit of support I-864 and so does the consulate overseas. Who should I call now, either NVC again and talk to someone else or consulate overseas. I asked this same question on this lawyer website they all said it was ok if I met the requirements of the I-864, which our income is a little above the poverty line. I asked fafsa (financial aid) they also said they don't know, its not a problem with them. I need a approval from the visa agency. I already sent the aos package and it didn't mention any financial aid for college. Would they (NVC or US consulate overseas) happen to know if I applied? Like look up some US government database. I really need to make sure about everything because I'm tired of waiting for this loooong process.

Google is your friend.

 

 

Read this http://www.avvo.com/...fsa-687680.html


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 16:52:00
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Guys, I need help, and I don't know who to ask for this.

 

I gave my lawyer my checking information, account # and routing#.. she paid the AOS fee on the 20th and it showed paid on the 22nd. The money was never removed from my account. I read on here that for everyone the money is removed from the account and AFTER that it shows as paid. So I called her and she said that she did use my account to pay for it. Confused, I called the NVC and I got a very very rude women on the phone. She told me even if it shows as paid, if the money wasn't taken out of the account then it's not paid. Has anyone heard or had any experience with this happening. Does it ever take longer than usual for the money to be taken out, and how can it show paid if the money was not received?

why didn't you just pay the fees yourself if you ended up giving the lawyer your personal information? I paid my own fees.. look at my timeline


Edited by LoveMyTico, 28 May 2014 - 04:43 PM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 16:42:00
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From the reading I have been doing and from my life its ok to get now  but when your hubby/wife is here you can not ask nothing from the government,

this statement is  false. Student Aid is not welfare.

 

 I know several green card holders who applied for student grants and loans and were granted without issue.  One of them still goes to college.  


just tried to check if my invoice was posted and got this message #######????

Read the first post on this thread. Read the NVC WIKI several times. This is covered in the WIKI


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 16:40:00
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I just started my 4th week of waiting. They don?t even tell me when the package was scanned into the system, just a package was received on may 7th. Hopefully by the end of the week or next week for CC.
 

 

if they tell you that you have mail waiting to be reviewed from May 7th, then that is scanned in.  That is how they know its waiting. You are waiting for them to review it.  


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 14:21:00
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In my case, it took a week after case # was assigned for AoS fee and DS261 to be available.

And after I filled out DS261, it took a week for IV fee to be invoiced.

 

BUT, lately, it has been taking longer. NVC seem to be backlogged!!!!!!

I think they are trying to control the workflow. If they delay the invoicing, then the barcode sheets can't be printed and packages can't be sent.  

 

Just my observation lately.    Seems they are backlogged since the I-130's are being processed in 5  months  now. They can't keep up.  


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 14:03:00
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LAUGH OF THE DAY  ! ! !

 

I just received this via email......remember the email I received from the NVC with somebody else's information on the 21st?. I guess this is the reason why there is something showing as being received on the 23rd.   see below. 

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: SNJ2014XXXXXX filed by XXXXXXX on behalf of XXXXXX.

 

The correspondence submitted is currently under review. An appropriate action will be taken once this review is completed.

 

Please disregard email sent dated May 21, 2014.  ( :rofl: )

 

 

Case Number:                  SNJ2014XXXXXX

Petitioner's Name:            XXXXX, XXXXXXXX

Principal Applicant's Name:   XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

Preference Category:          CR1

Your Priority Date:           12Apr2013

Foreign State Chargeability:  COSTA RICA

Invoice ID Number:            XXXXXXXX

                              U.S. EMBASSY

                              920-1200 SAN JOSÉ

                              COSTA RICA

                             

 

Sincerely,

 

Lee

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc.

Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

 

 


Edited by LoveMyTico, 28 May 2014 - 12:35 PM.

LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 12:33:00
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I feel like they are stuck between May 2nd- May 6th. What the heck! Very little progress has been made on those days. 

Yep, They are stuck for sure.  Maybe the momentum will pick up today thru Friday. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

GOODNESS..  5 posts...   are you on your cell?


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 11:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

Do I send my husband divorce decrees when sending my IV package?

IV package is all about the beneficiary.  If he is the beneficiary and has been divorced, then yes.  The petitioner does not have to provide that information. 


 

My IV package was scanned on May, 06 - 3 weeks up to now and has not been reviewed yet :(. I called them again this morning.

call again tonight after the day shift is over.   things might have changed during the day. 


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 11:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - May 2014

 

I used to spend my time on hold figuring out exactly what I wanted to say, and even jotting some notes if necessary, because my mind would always go totally blank as soon as they picked up! It helped to have a cheat sheet :)

When they answer I always greet them with their name. Ask them how they are... Then I let them talk.. I try to talk to them like I am talking to a friend. I used to get nervous but not anymore.  They are tight-lipped about the process though. I have asked several operators the same question. They all give vague answers.. Like its a TOP SECRET operation. I guess they don't want to be held to anything.  Typical government workers I guess.

 

 

I have learned in my old age ( :rofl: )  that if you don't ask, you may never know.. So I ask everything. The worst thing they can say is no or I can't give that information out.  So then I just move on to the next victim operator. 

 

I am so sick and tired of waiting.  :clock:


LoveMyTicoFemaleCosta Rica2014-05-28 11:44:00