NVC Filers - June 2014

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

The paralegal made all those mistakes? I'm assuming you've talked with the attorney about these ridiculous errors? If not, it should definitely be brought to his attention!

I wonder if there's any other recourse for the awful job they've done (if they advertise on Yelp or other sites, I would most certainly post a negative review).

My husband and I are going to talk to the lawyer when all this is done. Trust me we will give them a bad review and see what else we could do. I haven't mention in this forum how unprofessional she has been with us, she has crossed the line with comments too.

[rubix 6]

Hi Rubix, I was 3 weeks exactly for my response. When did you send the email?

I sent it June 9. I'll hang in there for a couple more weeks. Thanks!

[bdrew612 1,071]

My husband and I are going to talk to the lawyer when all this is done. Trust me we will give them a bad review and see what else we could do. I haven't mention in this forum how unprofessional she has been with us, she has crossed the line with comments too.

That is really unfortunate. I'm sorry you're having this horrid experience with such an unprofessional person. :-(

[savagechair 38]

I'm a bit worried about a getting a checklist on current income.

In short, I'm self employed AND claim foreign earned income exclusion. But! My income is us-sourced and will continue after I move back (I am the petitioner).

I plan to use 2013's income total from taxes for my current income. It is high enough because I was in the US for a quarter of 2013. I also plan to include a note that explains all this, including a letter from accountant that attests to my work can be done anywhere in the world.

My bank accounts show an income (deposits) higher than what I'll put for current income, but I'm trying to hedge against tax owing, etc.

Do you guys think as long as my bank account deposits clearly show a pattern of consistent, adequate income, the exact amount in current income matters? I so do want to avoid a checklist (like all of us!)

Edited June 20, 2014 by savagechair

[ColGil 126]

Awwww thank your so sweet, but it's how I feel. I messed up the AOS so badly that without help I would have been here for years.

Yes, sad to say I used to sleep like a baby and now I'm lucky to get two, three hours a night. My eyes are closing I go to bed and stare at the ceiling. Thank you again for your kind words.

I think a few of us are feeling the same. I tell my husband that I go to sleep dreaming of the time we will be together when in fact I stay awake stressing of the moments we are apart. It was nice seeing Chenoi's posts and photo's reminding us why we are putting ourselves through this. There will come a time when we look back and say "remember all those sleepless nights, I'm so glad they are over now"

I sent it June 9. I'll hang in there for a couple more weeks. Thanks!

Hopefully in little over a week then. Fingers crossed!

[Saylin 1,605]

How about you only answer questions from now on, if followed by R2-D2?

I'll agree to that

[ColGil 126]

I'm a bit worried about a getting a checklist on current income.

In short, I'm self employed AND claim foreign earned income exclusion. But! My income is us-sourced and will continue after I move back (I am the petitioner).

I plan to use 2013's income total from taxes for my current income. It is high enough because I was in the US for a quarter of 2013. I also plan to include a note that explains all this, including a letter from accountant that attests to my work can be done anywhere in the world.

My bank accounts show an income (deposits) higher than what I'll put for current income, but I'm trying to hedge against tax owing, etc.

Do you guys think as long as my bank account deposits clearly show a pattern of consistent, adequate income, the exact amount in current income matters? I so do want to avoid a checklist (like all of us!)

Our situation was more simple... spouse earns more than 125% poverty threshold so we filed the EZ form. From reading other people's experience though I'd say 100% a cover letter. The worst it will do is delay a few hours while they read it.

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Awwww thank your so sweet, but it's how I feel. I messed up the AOS so badly that without help I would have been here for years.

Yes, sad to say I used to sleep like a baby and now I'm lucky to get two, three hours a night. My eyes are closing I go to bed and stare at the ceiling. Thank you again for your kind words.

I am in the same boat as you. Yesterday, after I found out about the mistake of the paralegal I went to bed and couldn't sleep, turned to the left then to the right. I could not even count sheep, so decided to read a boring book. Refreshed VJ every 5 minutes and I saw you posting all night...I was thinking "thanks to Soleanta I have something to read in here" . I think I should go to bed.....before I eat everything in the fridge!

[Soloenta 2,218]

I have a lovely friend whose native language does not have a "w". Woman is pronounced "OO-mahn". The first time it came up in conversation, it took me forever to understand what he meant. Then I felt very ashamed that I hadn't understood him!

I also happen to have an (ex)friend who sounds exactly like the voice we are describing. Freaked me out when I first heard the woman at NVC!!!

Sukie in Oz

I know happens often, my mother's grandfather was from Baltimore Maryland of Austrian descent so she thought it would be a cinch to learn. Problem was that they made fun of her at work and she close up like a clam. Most people don't have patience plus they see this little German looking women with light green eyes and they expect her to speak perfect English. Some people aren't so nice if you get my drift. If I told you how she pronounces shock absorbers I would be banned.

WOW I bet it was a shock happy he/she is only the voice and not one of the reps.

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

That is really unfortunate. I'm sorry you're having this horrid experience with such an unprofessional person. :-(

Thanks, you are so sweet!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Austin, she made mistake after mistake! I had to correct every single line on the DS-260....and now this? I doubt we will get a refund....PEOPLE DON'T GET A LAWYER, YOU COULD DO IT BETTER YOURSELF! Sorry, I am not screaming at you.

Oh yeah you can get at least part of your money back for sure. They have a special unit I think that looks into this. Does anyone know how to contact them?

[ColGil 126]

I am in the same boat as you. Yesterday, after I found out about the mistake of the paralegal I went to bed and couldn't sleep, turned to the left then to the right. I could not even count sheep, so decided to read a boring book. Refreshed VJ every 5 minutes and I saw you posting all night...I was thinking "thanks to Soleanta I have something to read in here" . I think I should go to bed.....before I eat everything in the fridge!

Haha, I was the same last time, I was told our files were under review (which I didn't believe), told my husband who believed it, called back because I couldn't sleep, told they weren't being reviewed then sat on here until 6am UK time. Called husband and didn't want him to worry that I was obsessing over this process so told him I hadn't had a great sleep but didn't mention the forums. Slept for about 2 hours. It's now 3.30am UK time and I fear I'm about to do the same again. Must sleep.

Just for the record, potato chips at 3.30am went down a treat lol

[Soloenta 2,218]

Hey there! Has anyone gotten an email answered from the NVC Inquiry email account lately?

I was just wondering how long responses are taking these days, and I didn't find any recent threads on this.

Thanks!

Took about two to three weeks for me but they asked for more information that took only a couple of days to receive. Hope this helps.

[savagechair 38]

Our situation was more simple... spouse earns more than 125% poverty threshold so we filed the EZ form. From reading other people's experience though I'd say 100% a cover letter. The worst it will do is delay a few hours while they read it.

Thanks. I have letters up the wazoo in this package! Here's to hoping they actually do read them in an attempt to put together an accurate picture versus just handing out checklists.

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Haha, I was the same last time, I was told our files were under review (which I didn't believe), told my husband who believed it, called back because I couldn't sleep, told they weren't being reviewed then sat on here until 6am UK time. Called husband and didn't want him to worry that I was obsessing over this process so told him I hadn't had a great sleep but didn't mention the forums. Slept for about 2 hours. It's now 3.30am UK time and I fear I'm about to do the same again. Must sleep.

Just for the record, potato chips at 3.30am went down a treat lol

Too funny, I so relate.... Thanks for the laugh!