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Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)What questions will Naples,Italy Embassy ask?
I'm wondering the same things, really fearing the Napoli part of this, even my fiance is, he doesn't want to go to Napoli, but on the positive side, I've read on here a lot of people say the embassy officials are very nice and polite, so we're hoping the best. This is all so confusing. I sent you a PM, please keep in touch. we got our NOA2 last week, maybe you'll get yours soon.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-08 18:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (lenaandbilly @ Oct 7 2009, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One more file out of the way for the rest of you. We finally made it out of NVC today after 33 days. kicking.gif I think I had written 34 somewhere recently but I was mistaken. Good luck to the rest of you! Hang in there, you will eventually make it.


congratulations! I'm happy for you! good.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-07 17:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (missmissy @ Oct 7 2009, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
GOOD NEWS! We were sent out to Brazzaville today!! Good luck!!


Congratulations! I wish you a speedy process from here on!
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-07 12:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Oct 7 2009, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes I have been in AP for two weeks and met with the congressionalconstituent services rep today. Could anyone give me a good reason why that would be wrong of me or out of line? I see so many cases that gotNOA2 after me that are at the consulate already. When I gave him a copy of the NOA2 he was amazed at the wording that was used. As far as I am. Oncerned I do t want to wait a month or more and if my congressional inquiry speeds things up 1 or 2 days it was worth the 30 minutes that it cost me this AM.



May main objection (and it still is) was the letter they sent me when my case first arrived to NVC. That letter clearly said my case was approved and would be forwarded to the consulate within 7 days. I found out 2 weeks later it was still in NVC and it stayed there 2 weeks more after that. They should stop sending that misleading letter to people, and replace it with a letter saying simply "your case has arrived at NVC and is undergoing processing... we will notify you when there is a change in your status or if we require further documentation." That would solve a lot of grief.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-07 12:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (mari joe @ Oct 7 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called NVC yesterday and spoke to a supervisor named Betsy. She said she saw nothing new with our case. I guess that was a "hint" that we will not get out this week. It's day 33 and this truely sucks.


No, Mari that's not necessarily true. I called one morning and they said "nothing new" then I called later the same day and they said, "Well! It looks like you're getting out of AP today!" The lady said it so sweetly and warmly, I think they really like to give good news. They don't try to be mean. It's just a bureaucracy, and they have to follow protocol and say what they're told to say. Anyway, I think I'll never forget those words and that sweet tone of voice. I knew that woman was so happy to give me good news.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-07 12:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
congratulations all who got the good news today! what a relief it is for you all, I know, because I was in the same place a week ago ! Good luck !
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-06 14:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (ScottThuy @ Oct 6 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just called DOS... She said "why did you call here" "We don't supervise NVC" "Why don't you call NVC" She told me I was in AP and that my case had not been sent to the consulate. And then without asking, she transfered me to the NVC#.
Not a call I am going to make again...

I guess I am at the point that there isn't anything that can speed it up and it is what it is... A call a couple of times each week to see if it is through should be sufficient...

It sux that they already did the background checks and decided there were no issues, but for some reason now NVC must do it again...

Just sent an email to saoinquiries@state.gov. but its a bad email address...


I never got that result when I called DOS... i sometimes got the wrong person, but they were nonetheless nice and helpful. Finally I got the right person. Go to DOS website, look for telephone directory, then scroll to bottom of page 12 or 13, there is a Barbara somebody who is in charge of passport services. Taht's the number you need to call... sorry but i didn't keep the number or i would tell you it for sure. If you don't find it easily, send me a PM and I'll find it for you. Ciao and good luck. p.s. I don't think you will be there much longer, keep the faith ... but you might contact your congressman. I just sent an e-mail to mine through his website, and the next day I was out of AP .. maybe a coinky-dink, maybe not. smile.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-06 11:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (lenaandbilly @ Oct 6 2009, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got a call from NVC I think. The number is 603-334-9400 and "US.GOVT DEPT OF" showed on the Caller ID. I didn't make it to the phone on time unfortunately and and they left no message and when I called this number back the recording said "you have reached a non-working number of the US DEPT OF STATE, check the number..."

Has anyone heard of this happening? I am both excited and scared that they called me. I guess at this point I would rather just be denied than to keep waiting indefinitely without knowing anything. I don't think my fiancee or I have any reasons for denial so I'll try to stay positive but this process has pushed me right to the edge of sanity. On second thought maybe I have already slipped over that edge...

I just called the number for self-torture and the guy was really nice and tried to find out what was going on/who called. After holding for five minutes or so he came back on the line and said he had been unable to find out anything and that there appears to be no change in my case status and that if no one calls me from there within an hour to call back and ask for a supervisor.

On the edge, not sure which side. blink.gif


Are you signed up for e-mail notification???!!!! I never heard of a missed call from them. Good luck

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-06 11:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (dhc @ Oct 5 2009, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (lenaandbilly @ Oct 5 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If they are actually doing something, checking names, etc. (which I thought was what was supposed to have taken place during the almost six months we were at VSC) then great, but they should communicate this and provide a time frame and then the whole process wouldn't be neary as frustrating. But I highly doubt there is anything organized taking place. As someone said on here--just imagine if we let the government get control of the health-care industry!!!

Lost at Bureaucra-Sea.

EXACTLY!
I personally don't buy into the whole "AP at NVC is additional background checks" theory. First because why would it only be on K visas? And then why random? If it is so important that you have to do ADDITIONAL checks at NVC, then shouldnt it be all of the K visas? And why would issues not be caught at USCIS..after all THEY are a part of Homelanf Security. Sure would look bad for NVC to find something that USCIS couldn't. i dunno...and I guess noone will ever know the truth about AP. But we do know one thing....IT BLOWS


I just called still in AP but I got a different answer from the operator, I wanted to speak with the supervisor but will hold off until this afternoon.

She said, I know this is frustrating but I don't see this staying here more that 30 days, and told me to call back on Friday.

So I asked if she saw something on the screen to indicate that it was this Friday, but she said no...I may be reading into this too much but am hoping she's right.


30 days seems to be the norm ... hang in there, you're probably at or near the top of the stack. smile.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-05 13:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (lenaandbilly @ Oct 5 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If they are actually doing something, checking names, etc. (which I thought was what was supposed to have taken place during the almost six months we were at VSC) then great, but they should communicate this and provide a time frame and then the whole process wouldn't be neary as frustrating. But I highly doubt there is anything organized taking place. As someone said on here--just imagine if we let the government get control of the health-care industry!!!

Lost at Bureaucra-Sea.


yes, or, oh ... the banking industry or finance or ... oh wait! the government DOES control those things wink.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-05 11:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (boghy @ Oct 5 2009, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Maverick64 @ Oct 5 2009, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning all.
Boghy, looks like today is day 40 for you. Really this week should be your week. Based on what happened this past Friday, I think they push to have alot of these done by Fridays. If this Friday comes and goes without your being released, you need to get on the horn to your Congressman. I can't say for certain it helped me, but it was definitely registered in their system as being received on Monday Sep 28th...and then I was out on Friday. But really I hope today or tomorrow is it for you.
dhc and Waiting4him...you both are close, hopefully this week is yours too...I am hoping for good news soon 4 both of you
Steve S...what is your NVC receive date?
Czazymazy...my son LOVES your avatar!
To anybody else I may have missed....hopes and prayers for all of you to exit this ####### soon.


I didn't had the time to call NVC today, but i do know that tomorrow will be my day out from AP. I'm very confident about it. smile.gif


Not only that, but there are some here who might not want to pay for a long distance call every day. Fortunately for me, we have outgoing watts at work, so I could call free. Anyway, if the cost is a consideration, I would call only on Friday afternoons. Good luck to all!
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-05 10:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
Hi Maverick, Hi dhc ... I see you are here too. I just stopped in to see what the latest buzz is. I'm still not convinced my case has been shipped to my embassy, even thouh I saw one package on the DHL website going to Italy. It weighed 5.5 lb.s ... mine was only about 1 lb. sad.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-03 17:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (missmissy @ Oct 2 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not clear about some of what has been posted - I have called and called and all the NVC supervisors tell me is we are undergoing additional processing and I can call as often as I want.

If I am reading this correctly, it's all about HOW I call that determines if we stay in AP? Have I misunderstood?


There is a time factor. You can call 20 times a day and talk to the highest supervisor but it's probably not going to get you out of AP until your file reaches the top of the stack. The thing about calling is, that's the ONLY way to know when you get out of AP. NVC won't notify you. And even the supervisors won't tell you why your case is in AP or how long it will be held, until it's near the top of the stack. Then they might tell you something. If your case is in AP just because of random selection, then you should get out in about 30 days (based on recent activity). If there is another reason you are in AP, such as missing documents or missing answers or you have drug dealers in your immediate family, well, who knows? All the cases here during my stay just seemed to be in AP due to random selection, not any particular reason.

Good luck ! Try to be patient, but do call them often. I cried a lot of tears, both sadness and frustration, while in AP. heart.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-03 17:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Oct 2 2009, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ladonna @ Oct 2 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Oct 2 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ParisHeart, you are a beautiful soul! rose.gif


I tried to find a package to Italy just now and I don't see it either ladonna sad.gif


Have faith, it will be okay yes.gif


It wasn't today, it was yesterday. did you see ANY packages for today or yesterday? I keep repeating myself, but it seems I'm not making sense... the codes for DHL don't work anymore, unless someone is seeing SOMETHING for yesterday. sad.gif

And I have to wonder why NVC won't tell the individual tracking number. That's only the number for one shipment, it shouldn't be a secret.



Yes I am looking at many shipments from yesterday, I just don't see one to Italy...

I am using the code EXP 30 SEP 2009 A,B & C
The only code that did not work for me was "correspondence" and it said there were too many to list.
When I narrowed it down to just yesterday's date, it worked, but I still did not see one going to Italy...

Wish I could be more help....

What city is your fiance's Embassy in?


yes, I see Oct 1 shipments using the EXP 30 SEP 2009A, but when I put in EXP 02 OCT 2009A there is nothing. lol i feel I'm saying the same thing over and over, but no one hears me ... twilight zone. thank you anyway. Good luck to all. I'm giving up on this thread. If that petition is ever approved, then it is. If it isnt', then God must have a different plan for me. I'm tired of this. I wish you all Godspeed and happiness. Addio tutti. heart.gif

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 12:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (JAPrincess @ Oct 2 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ParisHeart, you are a beautiful soul! rose.gif


I tried to find a package to Italy just now and I don't see it either ladonna sad.gif


Have faith, it will be okay yes.gif


It wasn't today, it was yesterday. did you see ANY packages for today or yesterday? I keep repeating myself, but it seems I'm not making sense... the codes for DHL don't work anymore, unless someone is seeing SOMETHING for yesterday. sad.gif

And I have to wonder why NVC won't tell the individual tracking number. That's only the number for one shipment, it shouldn't be a secret.

Edited by ladonna, 02 October 2009 - 11:53 AM.

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 11:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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this doesn't make sense... really I think I'm going to lose it if they've lied to me again. anyone know why there are no packages going through DHL on October 1? If anyone knows anything about this, please help. This is a nightmare roller coaster from hell. It's like they enjoy torturing you. First they tell you your petition is going, then they say it's in AP, then they say they can't tell you anything, then they tell you again, it's going, now there is no shipment. #######???!!!!



NVC DOES somewhat they say, they do send it to embassy the day its out of AP but NOT DHL. They email it to embassy, then a few days later or a week, they send the hardcopy out DHL to the embassy. Paris embassy confirmed this to me, and the Department of State!!!



Thank you Paris Heart. I'll try to keep that hope then. But Mazy saw hers in DHL within one day, and I think some others here said the same thing. I don't know why this whole process has to be so convoluted and shrouded in mystery. If we were suspicious characters, then ok. I'm trying to keep hoping. I'm sure some day our petition will be approved and finished, because we are good, honest people, but this process is really like torture. Each time I think we are closer, it seems we move back to knowing nothing and just languishing in this maze of bureaucracy. Thank you and God bless you. Ciao.


Believe me, I understand and know how you feel. I too was in AP for a K3 at NVC 37days, but in that time I completed NVC with our CR1 visa, both cases completed the same day at NVC, UGH!.
I saw a 4 pound DHL packet went to Paris the other day, a bit too light for our CR1 file, it alone weighted about 15 pounds, LOL. I was told to call NVC today to see if sent out, as of Wednesday it was not, was being prepared to be sent to Paris.
Hang tight my Dear, soon we will laugh our butts off over this nightmare as we sit with our loved one.



Lets check the DHL today ,I will check all 4 ways I know of, they usually pick up round 3:30 pm eastern time. I will post of what I see to Italy. Hang on Hon, we will see it soon. But remember, NVC emails the petition first, then DHL it out!!!
Hugs,
Beth


Thanks Beth please let me know ... I can't find ANY shipments in DHL for yesterday. That's unusual, and it makes me think the reference codes we've been using are not working any more. Hugs smile.gif

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 11:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (boghy @ Oct 2 2009, 10:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ladonna @ Oct 2 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called NVC just now and they said my package was shipped yesterday with DHL. They would not tell me a tracking number. The reference code we've been using doesn't seem to work now. If anyone knows the new reference code, please tell me. I've tried EXP 01 OCT 2009A (also with B, C and D) It says there are no shipments with those reference numbers.


Then we know something for fact that are MORE reference keywords then those that we knew already which are "CORRESPONDENCE" , "EXP 30 SEP 2009A", "EXP 30 SEP 2009B" and "EXP 30 SEP 2009C".

The challenge will be to find them one way or another.


Last month when they sent me that letter telling me my case would be forwarded within a week, I called DHL on the phone and spoke with a very sweet woman who looked at all packages for a week going from Portsmouth NH to Naples Italy. I don't know if anyone else can try that if they have time. I'm at work and I don't want to call with all my officemates listening, but I'm jsut saying it's possible DHL will help you IF you get the right person and IF you are very polite and nice with them. I never divulged to DHL that reference code, though, because I didn't want them to change it. I just asked a date range, a shipping point and a destination. Then they gave me details on 3 shipments that week to Naples Embassy from Portsmouth NH, and even told me the tracking codes and who signed for them at the Embassy.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 10:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
I called NVC just now and they said my package was shipped yesterday with DHL. They would not tell me a tracking number. The reference code we've been using doesn't seem to work now. If anyone knows the new reference code, please tell me. I've tried EXP 01 OCT 2009A (also with B, C and D) It says there are no shipments with those reference numbers.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 10:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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QUOTE (ladonna @ Oct 2 2009, 04:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
this doesn't make sense... really I think I'm going to lose it if they've lied to me again. anyone know why there are no packages going through DHL on October 1? If anyone knows anything about this, please help. This is a nightmare roller coaster from hell. It's like they enjoy torturing you. First they tell you your petition is going, then they say it's in AP, then they say they can't tell you anything, then they tell you again, it's going, now there is no shipment. #######???!!!!



I used the SEPT 30 code and is showed 1 package going to Jamaica on Oct. 1st.


Try that yes.gif and all FOUR codes "correspondence" as well as the date with "A" "B" or "C"


yes, I tried that. There is no package to Italy. This is why I'm upset. It seems every time someone gets a verbal clearance from NVC they see their package going to their Embassy. I see nothing. I think they just told me I was cleared so I would stop calling them. If I sound paranoid and frustrated, well, I have good reason. My case does not appear to progress like others. I mean, those ahead of me, what they tell me to expect doesn't happen with me. Sorry if I'm bringing down the happy spirit of this thread. I'll try to just stop posting messages. Good luck to all.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 10:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Oct 2 2009, 08:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ladonna @ Oct 2 2009, 06:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
this doesn't make sense... really I think I'm going to lose it if they've lied to me again. anyone know why there are no packages going through DHL on October 1? If anyone knows anything about this, please help. This is a nightmare roller coaster from hell. It's like they enjoy torturing you. First they tell you your petition is going, then they say it's in AP, then they say they can't tell you anything, then they tell you again, it's going, now there is no shipment. #######???!!!!



NVC DOES somewhat they say, they do send it to embassy the day its out of AP but NOT DHL. They email it to embassy, then a few days later or a week, they send the hardcopy out DHL to the embassy. Paris embassy confirmed this to me, and the Department of State!!!



Thank you Paris Heart. I'll try to keep that hope then. But Mazy saw hers in DHL within one day, and I think some others here said the same thing. I don't know why this whole process has to be so convoluted and shrouded in mystery. If we were suspicious characters, then ok. I'm trying to keep hoping. I'm sure some day our petition will be approved and finished, because we are good, honest people, but this process is really like torture. Each time I think we are closer, it seems we move back to knowing nothing and just languishing in this maze of bureaucracy. Thank you and God bless you. Ciao.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 08:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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this doesn't make sense... really I think I'm going to lose it if they've lied to me again. anyone know why there are no packages going through DHL on October 1? If anyone knows anything about this, please help. This is a nightmare roller coaster from hell. It's like they enjoy torturing you. First they tell you your petition is going, then they say it's in AP, then they say they can't tell you anything, then they tell you again, it's going, now there is no shipment. #######???!!!!

I think that you need to wait until tonight and check again. I think that they send them out at different times and it may get dumped into a big batch of DHL packages waiting to be processed. I don't think that when they say it's going out today that it means that it leaves at that moment.

Do this:
1 Call them again to see if you get an answer like "Was shipped yesterday to your consular section". IF you get that answer we know for fact that are more keywords in use then the one that we already know which is A B C and correspondence.
2 Call them again then IF they tell you that wasn't shipped yet but is out from AP, the we are on the good track with DHL.

Let's learn something from our actions, so we can make it easy for others in AP.


good idea boghy... btw, of course i didnt expect that moment but i called in the morning and was told it would definitely go out that day, so i expected that day. today is the next day, and still no package to Naples. others here who are told "today" always seem to see their package shipment very quickly. I just don't trust anything they say now. I think they get some pleasure in tormenting us.

or who knows? maybe they looked at the wrong document. all i can see is, there is no shipment through DHL for October 1, and those codes for DHL registration always worked before.



Yes, BUT you NEED to call them TODAY (Friday) so we can all know if those codes are all of them, or are more to that.


I'll try boghy, but I'm almost afraid to call them. I work in an office and everyone hears everything I say on the phone. Yesterday I was so happy. Now I just feel stupid and ridiculous. If I can compose myself enough to deal with it, I'll try. Ciao.

I can't even get ready for work now because I'm crying like a baby. I hope no one else ever has to endure this. It's horrible for me. I don't know how I'll get through the day at work. Good luck to you all. ciao.

Edited by ladonna, 02 October 2009 - 08:19 AM.

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 08:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
I've come to the conclusion nothing can be believed in this process. I've been lied to too many times. I would warn anyone here to NEVER believe anything they hear from NVC, even if it's in writing, even if they tell you "definitely". When (and if) your petition arrives at your consulate, that's when you can believe it has left NVC. I just hope if our petition ever really arrives at the consulate, the consulate will be more honest and reliable than NVC. Now all day at work, I'll just be fighting back tears because I was so hopeful yesterday, and today those hopes have vanished (again). Good luck to the rest of you, just don't believe anything from NVC ever.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 08:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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this doesn't make sense... really I think I'm going to lose it if they've lied to me again. anyone know why there are no packages going through DHL on October 1? If anyone knows anything about this, please help. This is a nightmare roller coaster from hell. It's like they enjoy torturing you. First they tell you your petition is going, then they say it's in AP, then they say they can't tell you anything, then they tell you again, it's going, now there is no shipment. #######???!!!!

I think that you need to wait until tonight and check again. I think that they send them out at different times and it may get dumped into a big batch of DHL packages waiting to be processed. I don't think that when they say it's going out today that it means that it leaves at that moment.

Do this:
1 Call them again to see if you get an answer like "Was shipped yesterday to your consular section". IF you get that answer we know for fact that are more keywords in use then the one that we already know which is A B C and correspondence.
2 Call them again then IF they tell you that wasn't shipped yet but is out from AP, the we are on the good track with DHL.

Let's learn something from our actions, so we can make it easy for others in AP.


good idea boghy... btw, of course i didnt expect that moment but i called in the morning and was told it would definitely go out that day, so i expected that day. today is the next day, and still no package to Naples. others here who are told "today" always seem to see their package shipment very quickly. I just don't trust anything they say now. I think they get some pleasure in tormenting us.

or who knows? maybe they looked at the wrong document. all i can see is, there is no shipment through DHL for October 1, and those codes for DHL registration always worked before.

Edited by ladonna, 02 October 2009 - 07:56 AM.

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 07:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
this doesn't make sense... really I think I'm going to lose it if they've lied to me again. anyone know why there are no packages going through DHL on October 1? If anyone knows anything about this, please help. This is a nightmare roller coaster from hell. It's like they enjoy torturing you. First they tell you your petition is going, then they say it's in AP, then they say they can't tell you anything, then they tell you again, it's going, now there is no shipment. #######???!!!!
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 06:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
Hi all! yesterday they told me on the phone I was being release that day, but I can't find any packages at all going out October 1 in DHL... Am I using the right tracking reference... EXP 01 OCT 2009A (also tried B and C) ??? I hope they haven't lied to me AGAIN . Sigh. helpsmilie.gif crying.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-02 06:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
Just called NVC ... We're free! We're free! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! They said they're sending our case out to the consulate today !!!! dancin5hr.gif goofy.gif dancin5hr.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 12:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (sweetgurl @ Oct 1 2009, 11:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yepeey..i just called nvc now..and i was out of ap and it will send it today to manila consulate... kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Congratulations sweetgurl! That's wonderful news for you! Now I hope you'll progress quickly through the rest of the process. Ciao! smile.gif

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 11:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
I think Crazymazy had a great idea. We need some central place to post all the useful links, tips, phone numbers, etc. so future NVC AP folks won't have to stress so much. Let's all network where we can, and keep notes of the useful info we find, then maybe VJ can make that info readily available in the future. smile.gif Let's work together toward our common goal of getting out of NVC purgatory!

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QUOTE (Steve S @ Oct 1 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is AP lasting only a few days for anyone these days, or is it always a month or longer? I have found no way to track data like on Igor's list for USCIS.

It is really unfair that some people get 75 days at USCIS, others with similar cases get 120 days at USCIS then 30+ days of AP.


I never heard of 75 or 120 days ... there is a list i think called Thantitas list, scroll back and find I think Steve and Tina ... they have a link to that list ... if you can't find it, pm me and I'll try to find it for you. Ciao!



http://apnvc.info/ Thantitas list! There is NO timelimit for AP


Paris Heart thanks heart.gif

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 11:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
Actually, that list was created by Oscar & Martina (thanks again, you 2) ... here is the url http://apnvc.info/ just copy and paste into your browser window, and you can find some nice lists showing all the NVC AP folks in VJ.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 11:01:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Steve S @ Oct 1 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is AP lasting only a few days for anyone these days, or is it always a month or longer? I have found no way to track data like on Igor's list for USCIS.

It is really unfair that some people get 75 days at USCIS, others with similar cases get 120 days at USCIS then 30+ days of AP.


I never heard of 75 or 120 days ... there is a list i think called Thantitas list, scroll back and find I think Steve and Tina ... they have a link to that list ... if you can't find it, pm me and I'll try to find it for you. Ciao!

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 10:53:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Dennis&Dane @ Sep 30 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yup us too over a month now

diablo.gif cray5ol.gif ranting33va.gif protest6wz.gif mad.gif


Welcome to Purgatory you two... This too shall pass smile.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 10:49:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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QUOTE (Maverick64 @ Sep 30 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just received a call from my Congresswoman's office. They received a reply back from NVC. What the NVC had to say was AMAZING...and I felt all of you need to know what they had to say, it said...

We received the approved petition on Aust 24th, it is currently undergoing additional processing and will be forwarded to the Embassy upon completion.

WOW!



I don't know why, but I found this post absolutely HYSTERICAL!!! rofl.gif



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me too JAPRINCESS rofl.gif but I know why ... because they answered same as they always answer us ... like robots !

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-10-01 10:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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Another day, another call to NVC, another answers still in AP and another reason to call them tomorrow. Crazymazy i was hoping to get same answers as you since i'm one day after you, but still nothing. I will call them tonight, since i notice that they sent packages in bathes twice a day, in the morning between 7AM-8AM and afternoon from 3PM to 4 PM.



OH maybe this is the a,b,c ????


I'm not sure, but looking at yours it got shipped in the morning, and was a B. I was thinking on that, but it throw off the morning hours thinking that should be A instead. I really don't know yet.



when i called in the morning - they said was still in ap

when i called that evening - they said had shipped that day

same day - 2 calls


I've checked all known possible query options for DHL, and nothing for romania, today sad.gif They just update the shipping list.



was yesterday smile.gif you already found mine tongue.gif unless you are looking for yours ??


@ ladonna - see this is what they told me too - so maybe you will be soon also !


@ crazy - I hope so! I just now contacted my congressman smile.gif

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 15:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
I talked to Department of State today and they actually told me something new (well, new to me)... they said "there appears to be nothing wrong with your file" (that's more than NVC ever told me) and then they said, "Sometimes, if a given consulate has more visas than they can process within a month, they block NVC from sending them more visa applications until they can get caught up with the current load."

I felt a lot better just knowing those 2 things.

Then they said, "You might contact your congressman. Sometimes a call or letter from a congressman will push them to speed things up at your consulate." Well, this really made me feel encouraged, because Naples is notoriously slow in doing things. I'll be calling my congressman tomorrow.

Hope this helps someone else. smile.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 14:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
here is the url for the personnel directory of Department of State ... scroll to bottom page 13 and top page 14 ... good luck smile.gif
http://www.state.gov...tion/112065.pdf

Edited by ladonna, 30 September 2009 - 12:08 PM.

ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 12:08:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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QUOTE (Maverick64 @ Sep 30 2009, 05:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hmmmmmm I just checked the DHL shipments and see one that was picked up yesterday at 4PM heading for Panama City , Panama. I have heard that they often don't update their database until the file is already on it's way. I have been checking the DHL shipments out of NVC for two weeks now and this is the first I have seen to Panama. Not getting my hopes up too much, but I will call later this morning and see.


How do you guys check these shipments? Is there a link to find out?


go to DHL website, tracking by reference, and put in "EXP SEP 30 2009A" but you play with the date a little, then just scroll and look for your consulate ... but don't be fooled like I was and assume if there is one going to your consulate it must be yours.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 12:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
I agree with Mazy ... call, call, call, fax, write, complain
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 11:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
ok then, I asked for an address to send a registered letter to NVC... they told me send it "Attn: WC" ... I'm thinking that's the water closet jest.gif
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 10:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
Mazy don't you forget about us girl! You certainly made this place more fun. I hope you'll progress fast now! Please keep me posted on your progress. I'll miss you if you disappear.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 09:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
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QUOTE (crazymazy @ Sep 29 2009, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wowowowowowowowo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just called - our application was shipped TODAY !!! We are out of the nightmare smile.gif


...then people, i think we may just figure out here something!

What?

Answer:
Do you guy's remember this link? http://track.dhl-usa...p?nav=TrackRslt ..the please where we track the average shipping?

ok ok i get to the point.

crazymazy said they AP is over (Congrats by the way... URAAA!! <--Romanian way! smile.gif ) ; i went on DHL type in CORRESPONDENCE then i see NOTHING shipped today to Bucharest based on that query. I think we can't track K1 visas on that link based on CORRESPONDENCE or EXP 28 SEP 2009A query. Do i miss something here?


Wow mazy! That's wonderful news for you! Maybe that fax worked, or maybe it was just your time to go. Who can know it? Anyway, I'm happy for you and don't forget us. Ciao cara. smile.gif


QUOTE (boghy @ Sep 30 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Crazymazy, i think i found your package. Is the only one shipped yesterday to Bucharest, Romania. Tracking #8784***094 , query by "EXP 28 SEP 2009B" notice the B instead of A? Very important! "EXP 28 SEP 2009A" has an different query return.


Ciao Boghy! What is the signifcance of the B? I never knew about that.
ladonnaFemaleItaly2009-09-30 09:20:00