NVC Filers - March 2014

[friendlyusa 37]

I can understand your Pain

This is getting ridiculous. last week they said 10 biz days after DS-261 submission to get IV fee invoice. Now they say 10 to 15 biz days.

next week they will say 15 to 20 biz days. JUST PATHETIC!!!!!

[Thisislife 31]

Bahaha! I'm sure you'll get a pass given the circumstances

I'm glad you've been speaking to nice folks at NVC, I've been surprised to read so many tales of rudeness lately. Everyone has been very pleasant to me so far. I'm relieved to hear they're working through the backlog, that's fantastic news! Interesting to hear about NVC's inner workings as well, for some reason I never imagined the xray and chemical scan process. Your thought on following a case file through its journey makes me think of "I'm Just a Bill" from Schoolhouse Rock. Admittedly, "I'm Just an Immigrant Visa" doesn't have quite the same ring to it But it would be interesting!

If NVC receives 2000 files a day. How many does USCIS receive everyday?

[friendlyusa 37]

Nice to see you, finally sailed through the TSC.

This is a simple question, but I am wondering if I will get notified when my file is mailed from TSC to NVC...or do I just need to call around the 2 week mark to see if its shipped?

[ankit1420 0]

Totally freaked out . Went to Passport seva Kendra to get PCC before checklist ,officer told me you can't have it right now as you have to re issue your passport to amend your wife''s name on it. I dint know this before nor my agent told me. I m in the middle of NVC process paid AOS bill waiting for IV to pay but now so pissed off . Have to apply for new passport whole procedure gonna 1 n half month. Can't believe my agent dint informed me whole things gonna delay case for a mnth

it doesnt make any sense , if you have a passport which was issue before your marriage and and its not expired yet it shouldnt be a problem, there you should be a way out .

[TYorke1 9]

Hey Saylin

So we've just found out that we just have to send in the completed 1040X (amendment) that my wife has to fill out and not wait the 8 weeks for IRS to complete the amendment. With this in mind, given the fact that NVC are currently reviewing our AOS wouldn't it be prudent to call them and let them know we have realised we made a mistake after receiving incorrect advice and send in the filled out 1040x and ask them to attach it to our file?

That way, when the interview takes place the ConOff will have it there in front of him/her.

It's either that or just not notify NVC and bring it along to the interview.

I just do not want to take any chances.

Thanks so much in advance!

[friendlyusa 37]

Did you ask USCIS whether your case got shipped to NVC?

Mine was stuck @ Tsc for 30 days.

It has been almost 6 weeks since we recieved our NOA 2.

And we are still not in the NVC system.

Are other's experiencing this delay?

I know the NVC phone agents say 8 weeks, but we really didn't think it would take this long according to the

timelines of others.

thanks.

[BOS_LHR 829]

If NVC receives 2000 files a day. How many does USCIS receive everyday?

Based on their volumes and trends page, I'd say 50,000 petitions/month is a reasonable average for last year, so it's actually not too different. Figure 20 business days per month, that's 2,500 petitions received per day.

[ankit1420 0]

it doesnt make any sense , if you have a passport which was issue before your marriage and and its not expired yet it shouldnt be a problem, there you should be a way out .

http://www.expatforum.com/expats/australia-expat-forum-expats-living-australia/147339-regarding-pcc-india-2.html

check out this link this might be helpfull

[jem13 9]

For those who sent both AOS & IV packages, are the addresses same for both package..??

[Thisislife 31]

When should I be calling back NVC to check if my file I has entered the system?

BTW Saylin your blog was really helpful in sorting out the mess on the previous addresses page on DS 260.

Thank you so much

For those who sent both AOS & IV packages, are the addresses same for both package..??

Yes..

[ankit1420 0]

Totally freaked out . Went to Passport seva Kendra to get PCC before checklist ,officer told me you can't have it right now as you have to re issue your passport to amend your wife''s name on it. I dint know this before nor my agent told me. I m in the middle of NVC process paid AOS bill waiting for IV to pay but now so pissed off . Have to apply for new passport whole procedure gonna 1 n half month. Can't believe my agent dint informed me whole things gonna delay case for a mnth

it doesnt make any sense , if passport was issued before

marriage and not expired yet there should be a way out

dont loose hope.

check out this link this might be helpfull

http://www.expatforu...cc-india-2.html

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[Jasminka8 16]

For those who sent both AOS & IV packages, are the addresses same for both package..??

The address is the same but I sent mine in 2 different packages since they are going to different departments, that's what the lady from NVC told me. I called to specifically ask for this. I think the Aos is Attn:CMR AOS and IV is just Attn: CMR

[Thisislife 31]

it doesnt make any sense , if passport was issued before

marriage and not expired yet there should be a way out

dont loose hope.

check out this link this might be helpfull

http://www.expatforu...cc-india-2.html

check out this link this might be helpfull

My friend did you or did your agent make the appointment for PSK? By agent I understand you are mentioning about some person you met at the PSK? Secondly when you were at this stage you should have checked single and applied for the PCC. You really want to amend the name only if you have time on your side. Lastly you should have done a little research and not gone to the agent. I applied for my PCC and it took me a month to get it. I didn't use the services of the agent.

[Thisislife 31]

The address is the same but I sent mine in 2 different packages since they are going to different departments, that's what the lady from NVC told me. I called to specifically ask for this. I think the Aos is Attn:CMR AOS and IV is just Attn: CMR

I sent mine only in one package as my AOS has only one page I 864W. But I did mention attn: AOS/ CMR. I followed Saylin post.

[Lakehouse 293]

r060106, on 06 Mar 2014 - 10:08 PM, said:

Hi all, we just got approved on Wednesday. Quick couple of questions about sending in paystubs and relationship evidence: 1. How many months of paystubs is recommended? and 2. When I send in the additional relationship evidence does it have to include copies of the same evidence I initially sent in to USCIS, or do they forward everything over to the NVC? Thanks!

Several days ago this discussion was present here on the thread also, and it may seem appropriate that only paystubs from 2014 would be of any use since they are showing current income. If your stubs show a year-to-date amount, then you may not need more than a couple, but do what you feel is best.

dihmiyes, on 07 Mar 2014 - 04:00 AM, said:

Hello All!

The up-side is that if this keeps getting dragged out, by the time my husband is issued his visa and is able to enter the US, we would have been married for over 2 years and he'll get the 10 year permanent resident visa instead of the conditional PR card.

Eh. At least the weather is getting nicer, waiting through the winter was awful.

I felt the same way when we passed the 2 year mark waiting for the process:) It will save us some work in the future!

And yes about the weather too! Our Canadian weather is going to break out of the cold here today and we'll reach the freezing mark, woot!!

SuzAug, on 07 Mar 2014 - 05:37 AM, said:

I just got off the phone with NVC. CASE COMPLETE!

I am crying with relief; now we are waiting on an interview date.

Congrats!!!!!

Parrish77, on 07 Mar 2014 - 06:02 AM, said:

Our case was complete as of March 4th!!!!! Whoooo Hooooo! Thank you so much for everything Saylin!

Another Congrats!!!!!!!!!

crisolm69, on 07 Mar 2014 - 06:22 AM, said:

Called NVC at 7:30am today to get a status on my AOS package and this is the AWESOME NEWS I got "Case Completed March 04 waiting for Interview date"... Thank you GOD and this forum it HELPED A LOT to be ready with the NVC stage WITH NO CHECKLIST.

A third Congrats!!!!!!! yay!!

therobinsons, on 07 Mar 2014 - 06:50 AM, said:

My husband, the petitioner left some fields blank on his AOS like Social Security Number for me (because I, the applicant don't have any yet).. Will we get an RFE for leaving it blank? Thanks!

Don't worry about the SSN for sure, I doubt filling it in with anything would be a good idea. And about blanks, the last couple months on this NVC thread proved over and over that people got checklists for blank spaces on the 864, so I for one am going to ensure hubby puts none or N/A in any blank that looks appropriate for one

savanp90, on 07 Mar 2014 - 07:22 AM, said:

hello,

I had a question about emailing the I-864 and the supporting documents and IV package and the supporting documents via email. Can you scan the I-864 and the supporting documents into one fine and send it or each document (ie. each supporting document) separately. Also does this apply to the IV package

And\ do you scan and send the photos?, do you need to send in the back of one photo as it need the info on the back?

Thank you

I know Saylin responded to a very similar question just a few days back, about the scanning of files I mean.

And I've heard someone state they photocopied the front and back of one photo twice, to meet the requirements.

DvMan, on 07 Mar 2014 - 07:32 AM, said:

This is a simple question, but I am wondering if I will get notified when my file is mailed from TSC to NVC...or do I just need to call around the 2 week mark to see if its shipped?

I also received an email notice from TSC when our petition was forwarded to NVC, as per my signature:)