NVC Filers - August 2014

[Maria&Abdo 102]

Hello VJ Friends,

Just re-posting my question as I didnt get any replies....Im getting docs ready for AOS & IV......I figured out in the wiki about the tax part but still wondering about the police checks,,...has anyone done this before? I just dont want to risk getting checklists....here my post from yesterday:

I just paid my AOS & IV Fees today (I have a lawyer) and I'm currently trying to get my tax transcrips from the IRS website but it looks like it's not working. Is it ok if I just send the Tax Return I got from my Tax Preparer in the AOS Packet? Also, I'm currently waiting for the Police Certificates....will I get checklisted if I provide proof from the embassy that we're working on getting it or should I just wait until we get the police certificates (about 3+mos)?

[Soloenta 2,218]

I have been all over VJ and did a search but can't find the Portal for Palestine, I really need it this poor guy it trying to get his fiance out and is desperate. He isn't on this site and would love to send him a link, I'm afraid he might try to get into Gaza to see her an take her out. such a sad situation, he keeps saying he cant live without her. If anyone can help with a link I would appreciate it.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Hello VJ Friends,

Just re-posting my question as I didnt get any replies....Im getting docs ready for AOS & IV......I figured out in the wiki about the tax part but still wondering about the police checks,,...has anyone done this before? I just dont want to risk getting checklists....here my post from yesterday:

I just paid my AOS & IV Fees today (I have a lawyer) and I'm currently trying to get my tax transcrips from the IRS website but it looks like it's not working. Is it ok if I just send the Tax Return I got from my Tax Preparer in the AOS Packet? Also, I'm currently waiting for the Police Certificates....will I get checklisted if I provide proof from the embassy that we're working on getting it or should I just wait until we get the police certificates (about 3+mos)?

I can't answer your questions but HUH 3 months to get a Police Certificate my husband got one right away. Is there some problem delaying it? I would think there would have to be. Yikes, don't know what to tell you.

[AustinCanada 681]

That's exactly what it is, they're automated and they're on a delay. It took a week to get my Case Complete e-mail and I got it at 1:00 in the morning, they were not working at 1am.

People want to believe they're working OT maybe because it gives them hope that things will move faster, but when it doesn't, they'll be even more depressed about it. The rumor will never die, if that's what people want to believe, whatever.

Rumor vs. Fact?

NVC received my case on April 30th and I'm still here as of Aug 3rd! (3+ months)

It'll take at least one more month for them to review my IV package. (4+ months to get a CC)

I haven't delayed anything (I had all my documents ready) and haven't received any checklists!

So do you still think NVC is working overtime?

P.S. Emails are automated so you receive emails on weekends. It doesn't mean someone is pressing "Send" at the NVC office.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

The letter is to cover their rear-ends. Now when all the senators and congressmen call, they can refer them to that letter which will make those inquiries a waste of time. And I get the feeling they set the notices to go out automatically at 30 days. I am starting to doubt they are working OT.

Hopefully they give our senators and congresswoman a little more. We've been waiting over 60 days.

[Maria&Abdo 102]

I can't answer your questions but HUH 3 months to get a Police Certificate my husband got one right away. Is there some problem delaying it? I would think there would have to be. Yikes, don't know what to tell you.

Hi Soloenta! Ive missed u!!

The Police Certificate is not for Egypt...he got that one within a few days. We're currently waiting for the Malaysian Police Certificate and we're working on the lebanon police certificate and that one can take 6mos or we may never get it ?

[dee&vee 79]

I have been all over VJ and did a search but can't find the Portal for Palestine, I really need it this poor guy it trying to get his fiance out and is desperate. He isn't on this site and would love to send him a link, I'm afraid he might try to get into Gaza to see her an take her out. such a sad situation, he keeps saying he cant live without her. If anyone can help with a link I would appreciate it.

I think in such case, he is better off contacting congressman and senator to request their help expediting his case due to political unrest in the region. I believe that is the only good chance he has.

[MoBar65 520]

That's exactly what it is, they're automated and they're on a delay. It took a week to get my Case Complete e-mail and I got it at 1:00 in the morning, they were not working at 1am.

People want to believe they're working OT maybe because it gives them hope that things will move faster, but when it doesn't, they'll be even more depressed about it. The rumor will never die, if that's what people want to believe, whatever.

Rumor vs. Fact?

NVC received my case on April 30th and I'm still here as of Aug 3rd! (3+ months)

It'll take at least one more month for them to review my IV package. (4+ months to get a CC)

I haven't delayed anything (I had all my documents ready) and haven't received any checklists!

So do you still think NVC is working overtime?

P.S. Emails are automated so you receive emails on weekends. It doesn't mean someone is pressing "Send" at the NVC office.

Good luck holding off the disillusioned from running after the desert mirage.

Seriously, this thread could use resident therapists and marriage counselors. NVC has a lot to answer for.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Hello VJ Friends,

Just re-posting my question as I didnt get any replies....Im getting docs ready for AOS & IV......I figured out in the wiki about the tax part but still wondering about the police checks,,...has anyone done this before? I just dont want to risk getting checklists....here my post from yesterday:

I just paid my AOS & IV Fees today (I have a lawyer) and I'm currently trying to get my tax transcrips from the IRS website but it looks like it's not working. Is it ok if I just send the Tax Return I got from my Tax Preparer in the AOS Packet? Also, I'm currently waiting for the Police Certificates....will I get checklisted if I provide proof from the embassy that we're working on getting it or should I just wait until we get the police certificates (about 3+mos)?

if the NVC requires the police certificate then YES, you will get checklisted.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Hopefully they give our senators and congresswoman a little more. We've been waiting over 60 days.

What more are you looking for? You already know there is a huge backlog. They sent a letter with an explanation. They were bombarded with approvals from the USCIS. I really don't think there is any more to tell. They process mail in the order it was received. They have a ton more mail to go threw. Its a waiting game. I feel bad for everyone. This process sucks.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Hi Soloenta! Ive missed u!!

The Police Certificate is not for Egypt...he got that one within a few days. We're currently waiting for the Malaysian Police Certificate and we're working on the lebanon police certificate and that one can take 6mos or we may never get it ?

Missed you to sweet heart!!!

Ok makes sense now. I hope someone comes by and tells you, you can go head with everything and then have it if they want it for the interview. I just don't trust the Egyptian Embassy would rather you send them but the wait is getting longer and I wouldn't risk it. What a dilemma.

I think in such case, he is better off contacting congressman and senator to request their help expediting his case due to political unrest in the region. I believe that is the only good chance he has.

He's actually living in India and is Palestinian, but I thought he could get help here since he isn't getting many answers at the site he is at. So he is not a US citizens just a man in despair.

[MoBar65 520]

What more are you looking for? You already know there is a huge backlog. They sent a letter with an explanation. They were bombarded with approvals from the USCIS. I really don't think there is any more to tell. They process mail in the order it was received. They have a ton more mail to go threw. Its a waiting game. I feel bad for everyone. This process sucks.

Pressuring DOS/NVC can lead to results: Hire more staff... contract a competing agency... delegate document collection to consulates temporarily... checklist and forward... fast-track K3 visas... dedicate some centers to handle specific categories similar to KCC & Diversity Visa applicants ... etc.

[dee&vee 79]

He's actually living in India and is Palestinian, but I thought he could get help here since he isn't getting many answers at the site he is at. So he is not a US citizens just a man in despair.

This site won't be much of help if it's non immigration related. Try indiamike.com and reddit.com/r/india. Both are excellent indian communities.

[Soloenta 2,218]

This site won't be much of help if it's non immigration related. Try indiamike.com and reddit.com/r/india. Both are excellent indian communities.

Thank you, I thought there might be Palestinians here that could help him out, since they are both from Gaza. Will check those out for him poor thing he just breaks my heart ty for your help.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Pressuring DOS/NVC can lead to results: Hire more staff... contract a competing agency... delegate document collection to consulates temporarily... checklist and forward... fast-track K3 visas... dedicate some centers to handle specific categories similar to KCC & Diversity Visa applicants ... etc.

Maybe but probably not. The letter went out to buy time. I guess they are hoping to get a handle on it.

I know USCIS is different than the NVC but I wrote countess letters while at the TSC, I joined in the VJ campaign and sent letters to all the addresses they provided PLUS local news and congressional offices and more multiple times.. My file sat for 11 months and 6 days. I was in contact with Senator Toomey's office twice a week. Phone calls and emails. They were very good about getting a response for me and forwarded a new one every week. I sent an email EVERYDAY during the last two weeks. I don't think that did one bit of good. The day I was approved was the day they updated the processing times to 5 months. That is when the backlog began. March 18, 2013. They are aware of the backlog and that is what the letter was explaining. The congressional offices are going to get the same answers and just forward the form letters. Yes, they have a direct line but I think the answer they will get will be the 60 day answer that was in the letter. They probably won't forward the K3's because of the computer crash and not being able to issue visa's ( non-immigrant in particular)

as far as dedicating other depts. to work on certain visas.... That is that happened when all the files sat at the NBC ( mine sat for 8 months before they transferred our file to the TSC , who also gave us the 60day BS.... and it took twice that)

I don't see them fixing this for another few months... probably by telling the USCIS to slow down.....

The DACA renewals are coming very soon... so I am sure the USCIS will start slowing down again......