NVC Filers - May 2013

[coltoasty 14]

packet 4 = interview letter.

w00t ! checking yer timeline ! yay !

Go Get Em !

Hey Darnell, I got Packet 4 for my interview date, but not sure if I ever got a packet 3, what is packet 3? I searched around, it seems to be something old that is skipped by us, or was replaced by the AoS and IV packets?

[Darnell 8,478]

packet 3 is the DS-230 and I-864 sets. relax la

[coltoasty 14]

packet 3 is the DS-230 and I-864 sets. relax la

Oh okay, I just wanted to know to properly fill out my timeline... plus a bit of an OCD, I couldn't rest until I knew for sure.

[coltoasty 14]

Confirmed our case was sent from NVC today, I used the DHL tracking info to find it!

Do they send individual cases separately, or bundle all the recently interview assigned cases in one shipment?

ESS, your case might be in this one with mine if they bundle them together:

http://www.dhl.com/content/g0/en/express/tracking.shtml?brand=DHL&AWB=7546536292%0D%0A

[ess 3]

Confirmed our case was sent from NVC today, I used the DHL tracking info to find it!

Do they send individual cases separately, or bundle all the recently interview assigned cases in one shipment?

ESS, your case might be in this one with mine if they bundle them together:

http://www.dhl.com/content/g0/en/express/tracking.shtml?brand=DHL&AWB=7546536292%0D%0A

Hey thanks!

I hope so they might be in the same bundle. I never called NVC again after I got the case complete email But today there was a this change in the online status.

[coltoasty 14]

Hey thanks!

I hope so they might be in the same bundle. I never called NVC again after I got the case complete email But today there was a this change in the online status.

Yup I called today, and then I double-checked the CEAC website, and mine is in transit too. I setup notifications so I get emailed when it's delivered or if there are any problems.

[Darnell 8,478]

Confirmed our case was sent from NVC today, I used the DHL tracking info to find it!

Do they send individual cases separately, or bundle all the recently interview assigned cases in one shipment?

ESS, your case might be in this one with mine if they bundle them together:

http://www.dhl.com/content/g0/en/express/tracking.shtml?brand=DHL&AWB=7546536292%0D%0A

Whoa.

let me help with yer OCD a bit, aye?

You need to shift over to the DoS Hotline (# in my profile, click the photo and study at the bottom)

Basic Timeticks with DoS Hotline:

1. casefile opened date

2. interview results (approved, AP, etc)

3. Visa Packet Sent date.

and that's it. stop it with the DHL thingie - it serves no purpose.

[coltoasty 14]

Whoa.

let me help with yer OCD a bit, aye?

You need to shift over to the DoS Hotline (# in my profile, click the photo and study at the bottom)

Basic Timeticks with DoS Hotline:

1. casefile opened date

2. interview results (approved, AP, etc)

3. Visa Packet Sent date.

and that's it. stop it with the DHL thingie - it serves no purpose.

Cool, thanks!

Yeah, I've sent along the medical information to my wife, so now I have nothing better to do, than keep an eye on the package.

Edited May 4, 2013 by coltoasty

[Saylin 1,605]

So....can't find this info anymore, but how many photos do we need total from this point on?

For Canada: 3 for the medical, 2 for the interview.

Today a received a REAL checklist But what they are asking is including in the documents that I send with AOS.

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

A review of the I-864, I-864EZ, I-864W or I-864A (if applicable) Affidavit of Support form and

supporting documents that you submitted has revealed that you have provided incomplete information in

your response or you have not responded to some questions.

Please pay specific attention to the questions marked in the attached I-864/A checklist. You will need to

complete and submit a new form with the changes noted on the attached checklist.

You will need to follow the instructions for the Affidavit of Support (I-864) that are posted on the

Department of State website at the following address:

www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov. From there, you can fill out a new form online, print the new

completed form and mail it to NVC. If you are the Petitioner, please read all instructions and complete

the correct form to submit to NVC. An Affidavit of Support form is required to be submitted from the

Petitioner on each case regardless of his/her income level.

NVC will hold this case until you send us these needed items. When you return the documents to NVC,

please make sure that the documents submitted are in the correct order and stapled together, as stated in

the I-864 Important Notice instructions.

For electronic processing, all forms and documents that we request and require from you should be scanned and e-mailed to

NVC as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The documents should be sent as attachments with your e-mail

response and not in a web file. NVC is unable to process documents submitted in web files. Forms and documents should not

be mailed through the postal service. The applicant must present all original forms and documents to the Consular officer at

the visa interview. Failure to present the required originals at the visa interview will result in a denial or delay in obtaining a

visa for the sponsored applicant. Any questions regarding your petition should continue to be directed to

NVCElectronic@state.gov.

PLEASE NOTE: No interview will be scheduled until ALL of the information requested has been emailed to the National

Visa Center.

Checklist for I-864 (filed by MY NAME )

The NVC has reviewed the financial evidence submitted. However, additional information is

required to complete the financial evidence review. Please provide all requested documents and

refer to page two for mailing instructions.

General Instructions

[x] The checklist below indicates missing or incomplete documents.

Supporting Documents Missing or Incomplete

[x] A written statement/explanation as to why tax returns were not filed is required if you are/have been

unemployed, retired or dependent.

[x] The submitted income tax documents/IRS statements for the years marked below are missing/incomplete (if

you have lost any of the requested tax information, contact your local IRS office to obtain a copy) (Only

Federal returns (not state or local) are acceptable unless the sponsor's income was earned in Puerto Rico.)

• Schedules are missing for the year(s): [x] 2012 [ ] 2010 [ ] 2009 [ ] 2008.

• Federal income tax returns, literal printouts from the IRS (RTFTP) or a Letter 1722 issued by IRS

are missing/incomplete for the year(s): [x] 2012 [ ] 2010 [ ] 2009 [ ] 2008.

• W-2 forms are missing/incomplete for the year(s): [x] 2012 [ ] 2010 [ ] 2009 [ ] 2008.

[x] You have not enclosed an explanation of why you were not required to file income taxes under Federal tax

laws for any/all of the 3 most recent tax years. (Residence outside of the U.S. or retirement does not exempt a

U.S. Citizen or LPR from filing a Federal tax return. Individuals who were required to file a Federal tax return but

failed to do so are advised to file late returns.)

What can I do now???? I sent the letter explaining why I don´t have income tax returns. They are not asking anything from my co-sponsor. Do I have to send a new I-864????

Seems like they need a letter for 2012. What exactly did you write in the letter you sent them? You may need to call NVC on Monday and request to speak with a supervisor. Explain your situation, what you sent, and see if they can re-review it.

OK LA - Called back, gave over my wife's email address, then called my wife.

Yay ! so , the 'give-over' is complete. Yay !!!

Confirmed our case was sent from NVC today, I used the DHL tracking info to find it!

Do they send individual cases separately, or bundle all the recently interview assigned cases in one shipment?

ESS, your case might be in this one with mine if they bundle them together:

http://www.dhl.com/content/g0/en/express/tracking.shtml?brand=DHL&AWB=7546536292%0D%0A

They definitely bundle cases, otherwise you'd see dozens upon dozens of cases being sent to each country.

[coltoasty 14]

For Canada: 3 for the medical, 2 for the interview.

Seems like they need a letter for 2012. What exactly did you write in the letter you sent them? You may need to call NVC on Monday and request to speak with a supervisor. Explain your situation, what you sent, and see if they can re-review it.

They definitely bundle cases, otherwise you'd see dozens upon dozens of cases being sent to each country.

Yep, I assumed, but wasn't sure... Also, knowing how inefficient the government can be, I was thinking maybe they send the cases out individually in packages!

[Athena June 37]

As for your question, I'm not entirely sure. I'm leaning more towards it has to be in the same country as the interview, but I'm not 100% sure on this. You may want to contact Helsinki and see if you're able to get the medical done in Germany.

Thanks Saylin, I'll email them later on this month to check.

Still no case number. What I find strange though is that when we call the NVC, half the operators tell us that they received our case on 22 April, the other half tell us they got it on 24 April. It doesn't really matter, the most important thing is that they have it, but I wonder what's going on with their data?

[civilservant 42]

Checking in for May. just waiting for IV packet acceptance and a case complete...

[ingrid_rachel 18]

For Canada: 3 for the medical, 2 for the interview.

Seems like they need a letter for 2012. What exactly did you write in the letter you sent them? You may need to call NVC on Monday and request to speak with a supervisor. Explain your situation, what you sent, and see if they can re-review it.

They definitely bundle cases, otherwise you'd see dozens upon dozens of cases being sent to each country.

This is what I wrote:

To Whom May It Concern:

I am (My Name), wife and petitioner of (My Husband's Name). I did not file an income tax return because I have not worked during my 8 years residence in Mexico. Once I came to Puerto Rico, I had to resort to several specialists since my older son has learning disabilities. My husband asked me to focus on our son instead of seeking a job since from Mexico he would send me money. That's why I have not included an income tax return as evidence in the AOS that I sent. I hope I clarified my point with this letter. Thanks for your attention.

Edited May 4, 2013 by ingrid_rachel

[luisa1625 0]

Saylin I already had all original documents except for COC equivalent for police clearance in singapore which im preparing all my documents now. I had photo copies and Certified copies of my original documents. its ok to send certified true copies or original for th IV packet. thank you

[NikLR 13,227]

This is what I wrote:

To Whom May It Concern:

I am (My Name), wife and petitioner of (My Husband's Name). I did not file an income tax return because I have not worked during my 8 years residence in Mexico. Once I came to Puerto Rico, I had to resort to several specialists since my older son has learning disabilities. My husband asked me to focus on our son instead of seeking a job since from Mexico he would send me money. That's why I have not included an income tax return as evidence in the AOS that I sent. I hope I clarified my point with this letter. Thanks for your attention.

To whom it may concern,

I, YOUR NAME, have not filed an income tax return in 2012 because I was unemployed and my income was zero.

Sincerely

YOUR NAME

That should work. They don't need the rest.

Edited May 4, 2013 by NikiR