[Rep]

Originally Posted by senju

Hi everyone, This is my first time to post a reply here. I just want to tell most of you that you are very lucky because your DS230 forms were already submitted to NVC.

Can anyone please help me with my case? My P.D. is Oct. 2004. Last update i heard from NVC was that they have already forwarded the DS230 forms to my lawyer last Aug. 15. I called them immediately after hearing this. I've been following up of what to do but they asked me to fill it out only a month after that. The agency here in Manila forwarded my completed form to my employer in the U.S. only last October 6 via FEDEX. I waited patiently and hoping that as of last week, they got it and have submitted it already to NVC.

To my surprise, I received an email last Friday from my U.S. employer saying that they will hold the submission of my DS230 forms because based on my employment history, I don't have a current hospital working experience. Can they do this? Why are they telling me this only now that I am very close to the next step? What right do I have for them not to hold my application? This is very depressing.

Current nursing experience is not a requirement for a visa case to be processed. Maybe it is a requirement from your agency but not with NVC.

In my case, I only have more than a year clinical experience way back in 1993.

[senju]

Originally Posted by Rep

Current nursing experience is not a requirement for a visa case to be processed. Maybe it is a requirement from your agency but not with NVC.

In my case, I only have more than a year clinical experience way back in 1993.

Hi, Thanks for your reply. In my case I have a year and a half way back 1996 but my agency is not accepting that. He wants me to get 6 more months at least as a volunteer nurse before they will submit my DS230. I have everything already except nclex. In fact, they didn't even spend anything for my visa screen unlike other applicants they have at the moment. What do you think should I do? What if they will really hold my application for 6 more months until I can provide them a current certificate of employment?

[Rep]

Originally Posted by senju

Hi, Thanks for your reply. In my case I have a year and a half way back 1996 but my agency is not accepting that. He wants me to get 6 more months at least as a volunteer nurse before they will submit my DS230. I have everything already except nclex. In fact, they didn't even spend anything for my visa screen unlike other applicants they have at the moment. What do you think should I do? What if they will really hold my application for 6 more months until I can provide them a current certificate of employment?

It is so unfair. Your agency is holding you hostage because of the requirement of current nursing experience. You can not leave this agency because that would be a breach of contract.

I think you can just tell this agency that they better submit your ds-230 now and in the meantime you will start your six months volunteer work in a hospital. This is easily done if you do not have a current job.

Frankly, if they did not spent for your visa screen , etc. You have the right also to demand them to do their job and just submit the ds-230 forms.

The agency is wasting valuable time because of a requirement that is not even important in the visa procesing. To them, yes! but to NVC, NO!

Good luck!

[senju]

Thanks, I will do that. You're such a help. I'm starting to lose hope already. I feel it's a blackmail. I have already inquired and one hospital is flexible with their schedules for volunteer nurses. I am currently working, you know how tough it is to survive in the Philippines. It's not easy to give up my job. I hope my agency will already consider it. I will start 1st week of November.

Originally Posted by Rep

It is so unfair. Your agency is holding you hostage because of the requirement of current nursing experience. You can not leave this agency because that would be a breach of contract.

I think you can just tell this agency that they better submit your ds-230 now and in the meantime you will start your six months volunteer work in a hospital. This is easily done if you do not have a current job.

Frankly, if they did not spent for your visa screen , etc. You have the right also to demand them to do their job and just submit the ds-230 forms.

The agency is wasting valuable time because of a requirement that is not even important in the visa procesing. To them, yes! but to NVC, NO!

Good luck!

[cyryle]

Originally Posted by Rep

If your ds-230 forms were sent to NVC this August then you have to wait at least a month before you can get an interview date. December is a probable date for you. Those who submitted their ds-230 before August have stared getting their Packet 4.

my agency forwarded my ds230 at nvc last august 2005, last sept. 21 i have sent an e-mail to nvc asking about the status of my papers their reply is " all of the documentation has been received. as soon as an interview date has been scheduled i will be notified. again last october 24 nvc responded to my querry telling me the same statement " all of the documentation has been received, as soon as an interview date has been scheduled i will be notified. they didnt tell me if my papers are case completed. To my knowledge before you can be scheduled for interview your papers must be case completed by nvc. Im thinking of it because if i am still not case completed by nvc so why does the nvc is telling me that i wil be notified once an interview date has been scheduled. what does it mean when they say all of the documentation has been received? does it mean that i am already case completed by nvc? pls reply i need some ideas & opinion. thanks!

[dhel28]

Originally Posted by senju

Hi, Thanks for your reply. In my case I have a year and a half way back 1996 but my agency is not accepting that. He wants me to get 6 more months at least as a volunteer nurse before they will submit my DS230. I have everything already except nclex. In fact, they didn't even spend anything for my visa screen unlike other applicants they have at the moment. What do you think should I do? What if they will really hold my application for 6 more months until I can provide them a current certificate of employment?

The requirement really greatly varies from one agency to another they have specific EXTRA requirements to protect their own interest. Remember that these are business and they have to ensure the return of their investment. some agencies are upfront with the extras but unfortunately most of agencies will tell you once your "hooked" and will be difficult for you to back out.

maybe the saying "beggars cannot be choosers" is an extreme but really you have no option but to comply. Maybe in the long run you will thank your agency on imposing a six month minimum experience.

Just tryto look it in a positive light although it is very frustrating and difficult. Hold on, you are on the final stretch.

God bless!

[Nurse Dependent]

Passed NCLEX: December 2004
Actual interview by employer: December 2004
USCIS receipt (PD): January, 2005
USCIS approval: May 18, 2005
Fee bill generated: June 27, 2005
Release of VisaScreen: July, 2005
Receipt of fee bill by St. Louis (includes payment for dependents): September 1, 2005
NVC forwards Packet 3 to lawyers: September 5, 2005
Packet 3 sent back to NVC: September 20, 2005
NVC receives Packet 3 from lawyers: September 23, 2005
NVC Case Completion: October 25, 2005
Receipt of Packet 4: XXXXXXX
Medical: XXXXXXX
Consular interview: XXXXXXX

Friends:

i know, i know, still have a very loooonnggggg way to go.

but just want to share with you some progress in our CP (see above).

yey!

[suzanne4]

You are much closer now.

[senju]

Originally Posted by dhel28

The requirement really greatly varies from one agency to another they have specific EXTRA requirements to protect their own interest. Remember that these are business and they have to ensure the return of their investment. some agencies are upfront with the extras but unfortunately most of agencies will tell you once your "hooked" and will be difficult for you to back out.

maybe the saying "beggars cannot be choosers" is an extreme but really you have no option but to comply. Maybe in the long run you will thank your agency on imposing a six month minimum experience.

Just tryto look it in a positive light although it is very frustrating and difficult. Hold on, you are on the final stretch.

God bless!

I guess that's the best way to look at it at this time. I will be working double, keeping my current job to earn a living and working as a volunteer nurse to earn an experience. I just hope that at the end of it all, I will soon see the light. I am praying that they will continue to process my papers. I will try to call NVC some time next week to check if my agency have already sent my DS230. I hope they did...... Thanks.... nice hearing from you. Appreciate it very much.

[Rep]

Originally Posted by cyryle

my agency forwarded my ds230 at nvc last august 2005, last sept. 21 i have sent an e-mail to nvc asking about the status of my papers their reply is " all of the documentation has been received. as soon as an interview date has been scheduled i will be notified. again last october 24 nvc responded to my querry telling me the same statement " all of the documentation has been received, as soon as an interview date has been scheduled i will be notified. they didnt tell me if my papers are case completed. To my knowledge before you can be scheduled for interview your papers must be case completed by nvc. Im thinking of it because if i am still not case completed by nvc so why does the nvc is telling me that i wil be notified once an interview date has been scheduled. what does it mean when they say all of the documentation has been received? does it mean that i am already case completed by nvc? pls reply i need some ideas & opinion. thanks!

Trust me, NVC will inform you through your employer,lawyer,agency a month before your interview date by sending the Packet 4.

With visas current, it will take around two to three months after the submission of packet 3 to NVC for you to receive the packet 4.

Good luck, you are nearly there.