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Clarification on NVC process - how to prepare?

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T and P   6

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Hi all,

I recently submitted our I-130 to the Chicago lockbox from abroad (hoping to get fast tracked) and its time to start preparing for the NVC step, which seems far more confusing to me than the USCIS stuff. So I've got some questions:

-First thing, I will be notified by USCIS and invoiced via email (or snail mail), correct?

-Once I pay the fee, I can begin sending in requirements, correct? Or do I have to wait for paperwork to arrive in the mail? Do the documents and forms all have to be sent together?

-If we send the original marriage certificate and birth certificate to the NVC, they will later be sent to the consulate prior to the interview and will be returned to us after the interview, correct?

-If we choose to send 'certified' documents, who can certify them? The issuing agency (local government)? The consulate here in Bangkok? A notary public or somebody else in the US?

-Is there anything specific we can do now to start preparing for this step to speed up the process?

Thanks in advance for any info.

USCIS - CSC

7/30/12: I-130 sent to Chicago lockbox

8/01/12: NOA1

8/13/12: NOA2! (USC living abroad)

NVC

8/28/12: Case # issued

8/31/12: DS-3032 email sent

9/11/12: DS-3032 email rejected, re-sent

9/13/12: AOS invoice received, paid

9/19/12: AOS package sent

9/21/12: AOS package delivered

9/21/12: DS-3032 email accepted

9/24/12: IV Invoice received, paid

9/25/12: IV Package sent from Thailand

9/27/12: IV package delivered

9/28/12: RFE by phone for employment letter

9/29/12: RFE information sent from Thailand

10/2/12: RFE info delivered

10/9/12: NVC case complete!

10/12/12: Interview scheduled (Nov 16th)

10/16/12: Case left NVC via DHL

US Embassy - Bangkok

10/19/12: Case arrived

10/30/12: Medical at Bumrungrad hospital

11/16/12: Interview - APPROVED

11/20/12: Passport arrives in mail

POE: Slated for 1/31/12 at LAX

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Hi all,

I recently submitted our I-130 to the Chicago lockbox from abroad (hoping to get fast tracked) and its time to start preparing for the NVC step, which seems far more confusing to me than the USCIS stuff. So I've got some questions:

-First thing, I will be notified by USCIS and invoiced via email (or snail mail), correct?

-Once I pay the fee, I can begin sending in requirements, correct? Or do I have to wait for paperwork to arrive in the mail? Do the documents and forms all have to be sent together?

-If we send the original marriage certificate and birth certificate to the NVC, they will later be sent to the consulate prior to the interview and will be returned to us after the interview, correct?

-If we choose to send 'certified' documents, who can certify them? The issuing agency (local government)? The consulate here in Bangkok? A notary public or somebody else in the US?

-Is there anything specific we can do now to start preparing for this step to speed up the process?

Thanks in advance for any info.

This may help you.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

IR-1/CR-1 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

Marriage (if applicable): 2006-03-26

I-130 Sent : 2012-02-01

I-130 NOA1 : 2012-02-03

I-130 RFE : NO RFE

I-130 RFE Sent : NO RFE

I-130 Approved : 2012-05-29

NVC Received : 2012-06-27

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2012-06-27

Pay I-864 Bill 2012-06-28

Receive I-864 Package : 2012-07-05

Return Completed I-864 :

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2012-07-10

Receive IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Pay IV Bill : 2012-07-11

Receive Instruction Package : 2012-07-12

Case Completed at NVC : 2012-07-24

NVC Left : 2012-07-24

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2012-07-31

Interview Date : 2012-09- 11

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dwheels76   5,466

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Also go to this thread for NVC Filers and read the first two post full of great information. And when you get your approval you'll be joining the thread.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/380887-nvc-filers-august-2012/

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Karee   4,190

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Hi all,

I recently submitted our I-130 to the Chicago lockbox from abroad (hoping to get fast tracked) and its time to start preparing for the NVC step, which seems far more confusing to me than the USCIS stuff. So I've got some questions:

-First thing, I will be notified by USCIS and invoiced via email (or snail mail), correct?

-Once I pay the fee, I can begin sending in requirements, correct? Or do I have to wait for paperwork to arrive in the mail? Do the documents and forms all have to be sent together?

-If we send the original marriage certificate and birth certificate to the NVC, they will later be sent to the consulate prior to the interview and will be returned to us after the interview, correct?

-If we choose to send 'certified' documents, who can certify them? The issuing agency (local government)? The consulate here in Bangkok? A notary public or somebody else in the US?

-Is there anything specific we can do now to start preparing for this step to speed up the process?

Thanks in advance for any info.

This is the "be all and end all" of how to go through NVC. Right down to tracking your package to Bangkok.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut

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