Talked to the NVC operator and as per her, from Jan 1, 2002 onwards, packet 3 will have to be sent back to NVC. They will examine and forward to the consulate abroad. Then consulate will send P4 and the interview date. Don\'t know how much additional time will this step add? Any ideas?
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Changes in NVC procedure from Jan 1, 2002 Onwards...
- Thread starter myCP
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What consulate(s)?
This has been in the works for a while. Didn\'t think it would happen so soon. See my previous post:
gcDrone "Designation of Certain Posts for Special Fee Payment Procedures, It includes India, Looks like need to pay the Fees in advance" 12/5/01 9:59am
Here\'s an excerpt:
The general idea is to internalize some aspects of consular processing in NVC: validation and verification of documents, application review and processing, generation of visa numbers, etc.
Firstly, NVC will serve as a central facility for tasks that are common across various posts. Secondly, all applications will be subject to a uniform review. This is just another step to insure consistency in consular processing.
As you may know, some consulates are designated as \'Alpha\' consulates, where NVC does most of the work. Montreal is one such pilot post. Eventually, most consular posts will become like Montreal.
What does it mean for applicants? More work at NVC means more processing time, resulting in potential backlogs. On the other hand, interviews at consular posts will be non-events.
This has been in the works for a while. Didn\'t think it would happen so soon. See my previous post:
gcDrone "Designation of Certain Posts for Special Fee Payment Procedures, It includes India, Looks like need to pay the Fees in advance" 12/5/01 9:59am
Here\'s an excerpt:
The general idea is to internalize some aspects of consular processing in NVC: validation and verification of documents, application review and processing, generation of visa numbers, etc.
Firstly, NVC will serve as a central facility for tasks that are common across various posts. Secondly, all applications will be subject to a uniform review. This is just another step to insure consistency in consular processing.
As you may know, some consulates are designated as \'Alpha\' consulates, where NVC does most of the work. Montreal is one such pilot post. Eventually, most consular posts will become like Montreal.
What does it mean for applicants? More work at NVC means more processing time, resulting in potential backlogs. On the other hand, interviews at consular posts will be non-events.