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OPTIN question for NVC EP

Hi, I am new to this forum. I have a question for EP. I sent an email on Aug. 14 for requesting EP using NVCElectronic email address, but I have not heard anything back from NVC yet except for the autoresponse email. I already paid the IV fee online and the status shows 'PAID' today. Usually, How long will it take to get the acceptance for the OPTIN email? Actually, I paid a fee for an attorney to handle my case, but they said they only do it in mail not EP. If I have to insist on the EP process, I have to do by myself, otherwise I am going to pay extra fee for that.

Should I wait for the aceptance of OPTIN email to submit the documents by myself? Or should I ask the attorney to send in mail at this time?

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-08-21 15:25:00

DHL Tracking numbers - NVC to Guangzhou (May 29 - May 31)

Go to DHL website / tracking lDHL

http://www.dhl.com/e.../tracking.shtml

I checked my status and it shows Clearance event in Guangzhou on Sep. 30. Do you know what it means?

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-04 10:19:00

DHL Tracking numbers - NVC to Guangzhou (May 29 - May 31)

Hi Everyone,

If you know your physical file was sent to Guangzhou between May 29, 2013 - May 31, 2013. Here a list of the tracking number.

7552683110

7552682911

7552683106

7552683176

Can you let me know how I can track the the status in DHL? Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-02 10:54:00

oh. well. sorry. apologies - i not have enough backgrounder on you to be useful, prior.

I just made an assumption you were somehow a clone of me.

I filed I-824 based on the approved I-485 application and I didn't the AOS fee for that. My attorney told me they dropped the package by USPS priority mail yesterday evening instead of overnight mail. I could not find the shipping track yet. What a bad attorney for that. Hopefully, NVC can receive the package next couple of days and will close the case soon.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-08-22 15:12:00

once stuff is opted in (properly)

then NVC is listening on those one or two email addresses.

one usually = petitioner

two usually = petitioner or beneficiary

Nota.Bene.: Do you have aversion to using a telephone? Please say so, if, indeed, that's the case. TelePhone Usage at NVC is not only ALLOWED, but it's so useful when trying to get stuff done in a timely manner.

Seriously, call, ask for Supervisor, talk with Supervisor.

Just called the NVC and talked with the supervisor. I was told my case is not eligible for EP since it is employer based. I have to send the document in mail. That is very bad.

Thanks Darnell

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-08-21 17:56:00

once stuff is opted in (properly)

then NVC is listening on those one or two email addresses.

one usually = petitioner

two usually = petitioner or beneficiary

Nota.Bene.: Do you have aversion to using a telephone? Please say so, if, indeed, that's the case. TelePhone Usage at NVC is not only ALLOWED, but it's so useful when trying to get stuff done in a timely manner.

Seriously, call, ask for Supervisor, talk with Supervisor.

Actually, I called them once a day this week and was told no OPTIN information yet by the operator. I am going to call for a supervisor now and see if I can get some useful information.

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-08-21 17:23:00

is about 2 weeks from sending, till acceptance and notification.

Apologies, there's a queue.

Want more info? Call into NVC, ask for a supervisor, then ask for the OPT IN Email to be found, reviewed, and acted upon.

Hi Darnell,

Thanks a lot for the information. Do you think it would be better to wait for the acceptance for the OPTIN than ask the attorney to submit in mail? Also, does it matter for the email address to send the OPTIN email and following documents?

Thanks again

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-08-21 16:42:00

Should I wait for the aceptance of OPTIN email to submit the documents by myself? Or should I ask the attorney to send in mail at this time?

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-08-21 15:36:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

As noahsmama' timeline, it will be next year for me. So I am going to use my vacation days this year.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-17 11:17:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

on the DHL tracking, click Track by Shipper Reference and put EXP 10 SEP 2013A, you will see your case. I did not contact with GUZ yet.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 13:16:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

I checked the status based on your shipping date. It seems your case was delivered on Sep. 24, and it is much better than me. My case was shipped out on Sep. 26 and still under clearance event. I really don't know if I can get the interview date this year.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 13:00:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

Did you also use physical file for your case? Also what is your status on DHL tracking?

Which email address did you use for GUZ? Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 12:43:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

I just called DOS again today and was told the casefile is not in GUZ IV yet. That is different from what I told yesterday.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 11:42:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

Zhaozi,

I am not sure if this applies to you. I am doing IR5 for mom.

I was unable to schedule the interview until I receive the P4 email from US Consulate. It is an invitation letter from US Consulate. You also need that email for Medical Exam and at Interview. Hope it helps!

Hi Noahsmama,

I think I cannot schedule the interview either. When I go to Step 8, I got the error message "The Case ID that you have entered cannot be found". Did you get the same message for that?

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 11:30:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

ya, you'll get stuff within 24 hours from ustraveldocs - there's an appointment confirmation letter/email . not a real / true P4, but it does confirm the date.

When I create the profile and follow the instruction in the appointment schedule, it doesn't have the step for interview date selection, but it created a PDF which shows trip purpose (Registration) and document delivery type and location. Do you have any ideal for that? Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 11:07:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

if the casefile is opened,

suggest to try to self-schedule on the ustraveldocs.com/cn site.

Can't say it'll work, but you need to register there anyway, make a profile and generate a document delivery coversheet.

I can login in right now. It seems I can self-schedule the interview. Once I self-scheduled the interview, can it be confirmed immediately? Is there any paper or documents to send to me? Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 08:20:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

if the casefile is opened,

suggest to try to self-schedule on the ustraveldocs.com/cn site.

Can't say it'll work, but you need to register there anyway, make a profile and generate a document delivery coversheet.

When I register on the site, It always has the following error message. Do you have any idea for that? Thanks

Error:

Your request cannot be processed at this time. The site administrator has been alerted.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-16 08:08:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

I have no experience for your visa type

but

since it's a paper casefile, routing NVC to GUZ IV,

expect a 1 to 3 month wait at a China Customs Warehouse.

Why the delay, you ask? Consular Documents, by treaty with China, must wait.

That's it, that's all.

If you want SOLID tracking stuff, well, use the DoS Hotline, call once a week. When you learn of 'casefile opened' as casefile status, then GUZ IV actually has the casefile inside the Consolidated Consulate Compound, and eligible for further action (more background checks, scheduling, etc)

Hi Darnell,

I just called the DOS hotline, and was told GUZ IV has my case and the casefile opened. I am confused about that since the DHL tracking is still "Clearance Event". I am going to call again to confirm it tomorrow.

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-15 14:31:00

NVC Case Status "Ready" but DHL tracking "Clearance Event"

My case is employer based following to join (I-824) and is not eligible for EP. My case was shipped on Sep. 26, 2013 from NVC. When I checked the status on DHL, it shows the clearance event since Sep. 30.

Does anyone have and share the similar experience for E-type application?

Thanks.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-10-10 12:50:00

Question for scheduling interview

Thanks a lot for the reply. I read at other topics related to interview schedule and found it might be best time to check it on Monday morning in China time. I am going to do that and see If I am luck to get the interview to be scheduled.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-15 15:47:00

Question for scheduling interview

When I login in my account to schedule interview and found no dates available now. Do someone have any experience for scheduling interview? Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-14 09:11:00

Question for scheduling interview

I am trying to schedule the interview in the middle of Feb online. However, I only see four dates in Jan. available and I can not schedule it after Jan. Do you guys know when the dates in Feb. will be available?

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-13 08:10:00

Ok, I am going to bring the DS-260 confirmation page with me for safe purpose. BTW, I scheduled the interview on Feb. 18. Thanks a lot, gogo.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-23 15:13:00

I figured as much.. when I logged into the ELIS account.. it still says "accepted and pending review".. looks like they are really backlogged.. also the two weeks Christmas/New Years vacation didn't help either.. did you try logging in as well, noahsmama?

Gogo, can you please let me know if they bring DS-260 confirmation page to the interview? My attorney didn't mention that in the document list. Thanks.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-23 12:15:00

Finally, I got the P4 email last night, and we need to schedule the interview online. Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-13 07:48:00

I asked for that when I called. It depends on the specialist. She didn't tell me what the updated date for today's call. I am going to call again tomorrow and check if I can get the 3 status with the dates.

Thanks Darnell.

Darnell,

I just called DOS hotline again. When I called for the first time, the person told me no status for my case. Then I called again, another person told me they just received a G-28 form in Dec. and are reviewing the case. but they cannot tell me the exact date for the status.

It is more than three months since the case was shipped now.

Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-08 12:18:00

ok -so, when you call in again,

ask for current casefile status

and the prior 3 statuses with the dates.

AP after casefile opened is normal.

I asked for that when I called. It depends on the specialist. She didn't tell me what the updated date for today's call. I am going to call again tomorrow and check if I can get the 3 status with the dates.

Thanks Darnell.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 11:34:00

I just called a moment ago and was told the case is still pending for AP. That is what I was told one month ago.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 10:47:00

I emailed them twice last month and did not get any response. Also I asked my attorney to email them on Dec. 26 and did not get any response yet.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 10:28:00

of course you cannot self-schedule, you've not paid the visa application fee with CITIC bank yet.

My attorney told me I don't need to pay the visa application fee since I already paid online during NVC processing. My case type is E2, and it might be different from K-1 visa. How can I know I should pay the fee online?

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 10:22:00

no, nothing is useful until you know where the casefile is. Don't know where the casefile is? Then it's still inside the China Customs Warehouse, patiently waiting it's turn for China Customs Release.

You might not have caught this,

but for papercasefiles headed into Guangzhou,

is best to call the DoS Hotline once a week (# in my profile) and inquire for casefile status.

When the casefile status changes to 'Casefile Opened' , then this is the indicator you want, as the casefile previously moved out of the China Customs Warehouse, the IV Unit got it, and has logged the casefile into their system. After 'Casefile Opened' status, is useful to pay the IV Fee with CITIC Bank and attempt to self-schedule at ustraveldocs.com/cn

Seriously, use a Telephone, call into the DoS Hotline once a week.

When I called DOS last week and was told GUZ IV got and opened case file. However, when I called another time, I was told there is no status at all. I am confused about that. Also, the online status is still ready and I can not self-schedule at all.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 10:17:00

where's the casefile, today?

I called last week and it is still no process. The online status is still "Ready". Do you think it will be helpful to contact Senator? Thanks

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 10:04:00

I still don't have any updated status yet. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

zhaozi

Male

China

2014-01-06 09:26:00

Then, I still need to wait forever to change the status to AP.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-12-18 12:56:00

it is their time =) if you see a few updates in a row, that means they are working a lot on your case and P4 should be here soon.. that's what happened to mine.. two or three days straight..

gogo, do you have updates for AP status or ready status? I just think you have a few updates for your AP status but not "ready" status.

zhaozi

Male

China

2013-12-18 10:28:00