NVC Filers - May 2014

[juliecabrera 8]

I don't think this month will be the month for my case to be complete but there's still hope...

I can't wait for all this to be oveeeeer.

Does it really take 30 days from the day they received all the packages to the day you get a case complete?

I-130 (California Service Center)

Category: IR-1/CR-1 (France)

Priority Date: June 4th, 2013

2013-03-09: Married

2013-05-29: I-130 Sent

2013-06-04: I-130 Received

2013-06-06: NOA-1 (by email)

2013-12-17: NOA2 approved (checked case status online)

2013-12-27: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

2014-01-31: NVC received case from USCIS

2014-03-12: Case # assigned

2014-03-13: DS-261 completed online & paid AOS fee

2014-03-20: sent AOS package

2014-03-30: NVC ERROR, had to resubmit DS-261 online

2014-04-07: received checklist from NVC, incomplete AOS package

2014-04-24: NVC received re-completed AOS package

2014-05-08: paid IV fee

2014-05-09: IV package sent

2014-05-11: DS-260 completed online

2014-05-15: NVC ERROR, had to resubmit DS-261 & DS-260 online

[Saylin 1,605]

Happy Anniversary, Saylin!

Happy Anniversary, Saylin!

Thank you!

[LifeOnHold 186]

11 tries and 45 minutes later and no Case Complete.

I'm starting to get worried... As in it will never happen worried. I'm also starting to think that the 30 business days blab is true (and only for me) and if it is, I'm screwed.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Hello All,

I have a question. I'm currenlty trying to immigrate my wife and son to san diego im at the NVC stage. I applied for an expedite request and on May 15th the consulate in Montreal denied my request. Does anyone know why they would deny such a request?

Here is what I wrote:

"I’m currently on active duty in the United States Navy and stationed in San Diego, California. At any moment I can be chosen to obligate an “Individual Augmented billet” a.k.a. I can be deployed at any time. I would be very thankful and appreciative if you expedite my case because I need to have my family prepared for such an event. Also, my wife is 20 weeks pregnant and it’s very hard on her not having me there because she also has a four year old to take care of (case MTLxxxxxxx). Furthermore it would be a lot better for us financially if she were here in time to give birth at the Naval hospital because we are covered by my job. Attached is statement of service. I appreciate your time and effort in reviewing my request"

Thanks,

Vosman

Pregnancy is not a reason to expedite... also, you have not been given orders to deploy. you just said you can be deployed at any moment. You pretty much have to be on you death bed to get an expedite...

[LoveMyTico 999]

11 tries and 45 minutes later and no Case Complete.

I'm starting to get worried... As in it will never happen worried. I'm also starting to think that the 30 business days blab is true (and only for me) and if it is, I'm screwed.

I feel the same... you should be up very soon...there are still 2 days left this week. I don't see mine coming this week. I think they are working on the April 30th and May 1st. My package was scanned May 8th. I'm mad about the holiday on Monday...Another lost day (BIG SIGH)

[ColGil 126]

30 minutes after reading about the fact that resubmitting the DS-261 can possibly cause a delay, I too accidentally resubmitted it. What a stupid process; I was trying to be uber organised by accessing and saving confirmation of the completed submission and instead, by clicking into the "complete" section, I re-opened it. I'm hitting my head against a brick wall here. I sat in the I-130 forum watching all these people who filed after us getting approvals before I even got my RFE which took weeks. Then I have to wait 5 weeks to even be received at the NVC, I really got my hopes up when things started progressing quickly at the NVC stage. Now I make a stupid mistake and potentially have delayed the process even more.

Sorry, I know pretty much all of us are in the same boat, I'm just so frustrated that the wrong click of a button can potentially cause delays, and the inconsistencies experienced by most of the members here is totally unacceptable. It should be first come first served, processed in order. We all know that doesn't happen!!!

[Shaujhe 9]

Hi All,

I have a question. I am the beneficiary and in my birth certificate, there's a clerical error with my father's name. Correct name is Michael but it was typed as Michel. Is there a high possibility that I could get a checklist for this? I already have this changed but It will take another 2-3 months before my birth cert will be corrected.

NVC received our case last May 2 and we are still waiting for our case number. We just want to make sure that we have all the documents ready for nvc.

Hoping for someone here to shred some light regarding my concern. Thanks in advance! ♡

[LoveMyTico 999]

did you attach an explanation why you did not fill up 2012 and 2011? My husband is lost his 2011 tax details and he's having a hard time accessing his tax info online and hon't have time to go to h and r block as well.

no explanation. I just didn't fill them out

[singhz905 3]

Hello people.. Just a quick question. I filled DS-261 and paid $88 for AOS on 20th of May. I had already sent my I-864 form with last 2 years Income Tax returns along with my I-130 Petition Package. I also mentioned it in the checklist I attached with my I-130 petition. Do I have to send it again? or would they send me an email or something?

** I even attached the letter of employment (Current).

[ColGil 126]

Hi All,

I have a question. I am the beneficiary and in my birth certificate, there's a clerical error with my father's name. Correct name is Michael but it was typed as Michel. Is there a high possibility that I could get a checklist for this? I already have this changed but It will take another 2-3 months before my birth cert will be corrected.

NVC received our case last May 2 and we are still waiting for our case number. We just want to make sure that we have all the documents ready for nvc.

Hoping for someone here to shred some light regarding my concern. Thanks in advance! ♡

I'm honestly not sure about getting a Checklist, but I am sure that you have to fill out parents detail on the DS-260. Perhaps there's a way you can get some kind of notarized/official document or statement from the government, or even a photocopy of your fathers passport with a written explanation as to the spelling differences. Maybe the best thing it to call the NVC and see what advice they can offer?

[dirk_diggler 107]

i am so pissed off right now. my marriage certificate wasn't approved. i sent the original registration #######

[ColGil 126]

Hello people.. Just a quick question. I filled DS-261 and paid $88 for AOS on 20th of May. I had already sent my I-864 form with last 2 years Income Tax returns along with my I-130 Petition Package. I also mentioned it in the checklist I attached with my I-130 petition. Do I have to send it again? or would they send me an email or something?

** I even attached the letter of employment (Current).

Were you asked to resubmit the I-130? As far as I'm aware, after I-130 approval, you step away from that process. You should be completing the DS-261, Paying the AOS fee then submitting the AOS form along with evidence, then paying IV fee along with documents then completing the DS-260. I'm not aware of a situation where you have to resubmit any I-130 information.

That being said, from what I understand, it's beneficial (and advised) to keep a copy of every form and document to take to interview.

EDIT: having reread your question, I understand that you sent the AOS with the original I-130 petition, and not the other way round as I understood it? If so, then yes, you will need to resubmit the AOS package. Not only is it likely out of date, it's been filed to the wrong location in the wrong order, and won't likely include the most recent tax year.

Edited May 22, 2014 by ColGil

[benipals4 72]

Hello people.. Just a quick question. I filled DS-261 and paid $88 for AOS on 20th of May. I had already sent my I-864 form with last 2 years Income Tax returns along with my I-130 Petition Package. I also mentioned it in the checklist I attached with my I-130 petition. Do I have to send it again? or would they send me an email or something?

** I even attached the letter of employment (Current)

I would think you have to send it again with the AOS Bar code cover sheet. I don't think the USCIS forwards that info the NVC.

[Shaujhe 9]

I'm honestly not sure about getting a Checklist, but I am sure that you have to fill out parents detail on the DS-260. Perhaps there's a way you can get some kind of notarized/official document or statement from the government, or even a photocopy of your fathers passport with a written explanation as to the spelling differences. Maybe the best thing it to call the NVC and see what advice they can offer?

Thank you so much for the quick response! I have in hand an affidavit stating that those different names are one and the same person. But I will try to call nvc to verify it with them.

[kenanna 39]

Pregnancy is not a reason to expedite... also, you have not been given orders to deploy. you just said you can be deployed at any moment. You pretty much have to be on you death bed to get an expedite...

It's not just true for you, trust me. Our timelines are pretty close. i think we'll both have case complete very soon.