NVC Related RFE(s) & CHallenges

[Panki 0]

Folks,

I was thinking of starting this thread to keep a summary of all common RFEs/mistakes/lessons learned during the NVC Process. Please send your comments and I will keep a running tally ( Similar to earlier ones that summarize dates for I-130 for particualr months etc). Since this (NVC process is the most time consuming part of the whole process (besides the I-130 debacles due to overload of apps), I think we can all save some critical time if we share our experiences.

* FYI - I am having trouble updating my timeline...I am pursuing the IR1-CR1 Route and my case is with NVC currently.

Some recent RFE/suggestions ones that I have read are :

1) 2 photos need to be sent with DS-230

2) Forgetting to write "present" in the form

Please send in as you experince them and I will keep the tally going! (*if anyone has any other ideas to do somethign like this, perhaps in a more efficient manner, open to suggestions)

Cheers - Panki

[coolgt 0]

forgetting to send w2 and 2007 tax form

[mgk 0]

• making sure pictures/photos meet US passport size specification
• writing benficary name and case number back of each picture

[amalitta 0]

For those who have to bring children i got an RFE for the custody papers .

If u dont have custody paper ( like me) then u also need to send in a document stated that the mother/father accepts for them to come and live here in US

And of course i got an RFE to send in 2 pictures for each child

Amalitta

[trailmix 77]

- If your spouse is not a Citizen of the country you are living in (for instance if he is Australian and lives in Canada) you must send documentation showing his/her legal presence in the country he/she will be interviewed in - perm resident paper - or like document.

- If you only have foreign income on your U.S. tax return, ensure that you state the foreign income, converted in to U.S. dollars on the I-864

[clairern 0]

Don't forget to sign part 1.

[Panki 0]

SUMMARY 3-12-2008 of COMMON RFE(S)

• 2 photos need to be sent with DS-230

• Writing beneficiary name and case number back of each picture

• Forgetting to write "present" in the form

• Forgetting to send w2 and 2007 tax form

• Making sure pictures/photos meet US passport size specification

• For those who have to bring children; custody papers required.

If u don’t have custody paper; then one also needs to send in a document stated that the mother/father accepts for them to come and live here in US

• If your spouse is not a Citizen of the country you are living in (for instance if he is Australian and lives in Canada) you must send documentation showing his/her legal presence in the country he/she will be interviewed in perm resident paper - or like document.

• If you only have foreign income on your U.S. tax return, ensure that you state the foreign income, converted in to U.S. dollars on the I-864

• Don't forget to sign part 1.

Thanks all for your feedback!

[Panki 0]

SUMMARY 3-12-2008 of COMMON RFE(S)

• 2 photos need to be sent with DS-230

• Writing beneficiary name and case number back of each picture

• Forgetting to write "present" in the form

• Forgetting to send w2 and 2007 tax form

• Making sure pictures/photos meet US passport size specification

• For those who have to bring children; custody papers required.

If u don’t have custody paper; then one also needs to send in a document stated that the mother/father accepts for them to come and live here in US

• If your spouse is not a Citizen of the country you are living in (for instance if he is Australian and lives in Canada) you must send documentation showing his/her legal presence in the country he/she will be interviewed in perm resident paper - or like document.

• If you only have foreign income on your U.S. tax return, ensure that you state the foreign income, converted in to U.S. dollars on the I-864

• Don't forget to sign part 1.

Thanks all for your feedback!

If any has any new ones (RFEs or challenges) or would like something added to the list, please write in and I can update. Thanks

[NArocks 13]

On the Childrens the letter needs to be notorized if you do not have the offical Custody papers. In my case FYI the mom had custody per the divorce decree but were allowed to immigrate with my petition becasue we sent the notorized letter to the NVC allowing for this. WE did a letter that was basic and included a copy of the mom's id from Colombia.

[Sky2k 0]

Form I-864 Line 30

Hand Write Your Name don't type. One person had an RFE on this.

[levap 0]

Is it mandatory to send custody pepers if my wife immigrates together with my child? I haven't seen any documents saying about this.

[KTG 0]

- If your spouse is not a Citizen of the country you are living in (for instance if he is Australian and lives in Canada) you must send documentation showing his/her legal presence in the country he/she will be interviewed in - perm resident paper - or like document.

This is really helpful. I hadn't thought about it before and it applies in our case. Thanks for the heads up!

[NArocks 13]

Unless the other parent is dead once your case gets to the NVC they will ask you for a notorized document allowing the child to immigrate to the US ( Unless you are the parent ). NO it is not listed and if you look at my time line I received and RFE for not sending this document. Also depending on the country you are from you may need a document for the child to leave the country. PLease fill in your timeline

Is it mandatory to send custody pepers if my wife immigrates together with my child? I haven't seen any documents saying about this.