Why am I getting this checklist?!

[Angela256z 30]

I received an email just now saying they received my documents for my immigrant visa packet, but that I was missing the Birth Certificate, the police certificate, and our marriage license. I included all three! I included all originals and two photocopies! What else do they need? I m sick to my stomach about this cause I don't have any other originals of the birth certificate or our marriage license.

[A&K_2013 16]

Sometimes when they review documents, they issue these false checklists which say something is missing when it really is not. I would call and confirm

[Kaylara 814]

I second that. I would call and confirm that checklist. And then I would call and get a supervisor, because if they're losing your vital paperwork, anyone can be stealing your identity there, and they really need to take this more seriously.

[NikLR 13,227]

Unless it's specifically asking for things, vs asking for the whole IV package, it's probably a false checklist based on them reviewing your AOS package. Do you want to copy / paste it here for confirmation? You can also call the NVC and ask.

[Angela256z 30]

It's only asking for the civil documents. Not the photos or the passport. I sent everything though with certifications/seals and a photocopy. Here is what it says:

We have reviewed the documents which you submitted in support of an application for an immigrant

visa. Please review the information listed under each applicant's name and provide any documents

which are indicated as missing or need additional information. You must submit the required

information. Failure to provide the requested information will delay your immigrant visa interview.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE:_______________________________________

Please submit this applicant's original, or a certified copy of the original document listed above. Each

applicant must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in the

country of birth, showing the date and place of birth, and the parentage of the alien, based upon the

original registration of birth.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the

correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview or refusal

of a visa.

The certificate must contain the following information:

· Person's date of birth

· Person's place of birth

· Names of both parents, and

· Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records

If the certificate is a certified copy of the original, it must come from the issuing government authority

and it must contain annotation by the issuing authority indicating that it is an extract from the official

records.

In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, a

photocopy of the original documents must be submitted.

Unobtainable birth certificates

If the applicant's birth record is unobtainable, please obtain a certified statement from the appropriate

government authority stating the reason that the applicant's birth record is not available. The applicant

must submit secondary evidence with the certified statement. For example:

· A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names

(providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)

· An adoption decree for an adopted child

· An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant's mother, stating the date and place of

birth, both parents names, and the mother's maiden name

Suitability of documentation for immigration purposes

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to our website

immigrantvisas.state.gov to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific

guidelines for the document requested.

All documents not in English or in the official language of the country where the visa application will be

processed must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement by

the translator which includes the following:

· Translation is accurate.

·Translator is competent to translate.

______5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

Please submit this applicant's original marriage certificate, or a certified copy, bearing the appropriate

seal or stamp of the issuing authority. If the certificate is a certified copy of the original it must come

from the issuing government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing government

authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the

correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview, or

refusal of a visa.

In addition to the original documents, or certified copies of the documents, a photocopy of the original

documents must be submitted to the NVC.

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to

immigrantvisas.state.gov to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific

guidelines for the requested document.

All document not in English, or the official language of the country where the visa application will be

processed, must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement

signed by the translator that states the following:

· Translation is accurate

· Translator is competent to translate

If it is impossible to obtain an original document or a certified copy of the original document because

records have been destroyed or the appropriate government authority will not issue one, you should

obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason your record is

not available.

______10 - GREAT BRITAIN/NORTHERN IRELAND POLICE CERT.:____________

Immigrant visa applicants who have resided in the United Kingdom for six months or more since the age

of sixteen are required to obtain a Policy Certificate from the Association of Chief Police Officers

Criminal Records Office (ACRO). Applicants will find further guidance and application forms at the

following website: http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 enables some criminal convictions to become 'spent', or

ignored, after a set length of time from the date of conviction. After this period, with certain exceptions,

an ex-offender is not normally obliged to mention their conviction when applying for a job or obtaining

insurance, or when involved in criminal or civil proceedings. The "No Live Trace" or "Further

Information Stepped Down" response indicates that information is available relating to a 'spent'

conviction. A "No Trace" response indicates a clean police record.

Applicants are legally entitled to gain access to the information about themselves under Section 7 of the

British Data Protection Act, 1998.

Edited April 7, 2014 by Angela256z

[Bijesh85 0]

Hi Angela,

When did you submit your Civil Documents? Also have a look on the check list generated date as well.

[Angela256z 30]

They received my civil documents on Wednesday last week. I finally was able to call and the guy said that this must be a false checklist cause they have not input my other documents that they received last week. Sorry for the freak out. Just seemed too close to when I sent the other docs that i thought it was for that.

[Bijesh85 0]

Hi Angela,

Please let us know when u get a feed back from NVC. My wife's civil documents is delivered to NVC on 9th April. Just curious to know how long it will take to complete the case.

[Angela256z 30]

I will keep you all updated. So far nothing since the false checklist.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Gosh, if that were a real checklist, I'd be making someone's life a misery over there. It's annoying enough when they lose stuff, but that stuff is extremely confidential and better care should be taken. Good to hear though that it was false!