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NuWinDo   0

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I am at the James Shortcut Step 2 (I-864)

What is the difference between the Cover letter and the Barcoded cover sheet.

Is the cover sheet the one I recieve in the snail mail?

Can I send off the package like I have it now (see below). Or do i have to wait for the Cover Letter?

I have Barcoded cover sheet

I-864 form

Taxes and W-2 last 3 years

Letter of employment

Last 3 pay stubs..

Am I missing anything?

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Pappu1980   0

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I am at the James Shortcut Step 2 (I-864)

What is the difference between the Cover letter and the Barcoded cover sheet.

Is the cover sheet the one I recieve in the snail mail?

Can I send off the package like I have it now (see below). Or do i have to wait for the Cover Letter?

I have Barcoded cover sheet

I-864 form

Taxes and W-2 last 3 years

Letter of employment

Last 3 pay stubs..

Am I missing anything?

Cover letter will just be a list of included documents you are sending to NVC. You need to add self written cover letter indicating what are documents are you including with I-864 package.

USCIS

02/01/2008 : Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lock Box via Priority Mail

02/04/2008 : I-130 reached Chicago 2:18 AM

02/19/2008 : NOA1

02/20/2008 : $355 check cashed

02/25/2008 : Case available to view online

08/26/2008 : Email: Case will transfer to CSC

08/27/2008 : Notice Sent: Case will transfer to CSC

09/04/2008 : Email: Case arrived and pending at CSC

09/05/2008 : Touch

09/08/2008 : Touch

09/23/2008 : Approved !!! (217 days | 31 weeks) from NOA 1 (235 days | 33 weeks) from file

09/24/2008 : Touch

NVC

09/29/2008 : NVC received Case & Case # assigned

10/03/2008 : DS-3032 & I-864 Fee bill generated

10/04/2008 : E-mail for Choice of Agent sent

10/09/2008 : I-864 Fee bill instruction received in mail

10/09/2008 : I-864 Fee bill ($70) submitted online

10/10/2008 : I-864 Fee bill shows status "PAID"

10/14/2008 : I-864EZ Package sent via priority mail

10/16/2008 : I-864EZ Package reached NVC

10/16/2008 : E-mail for Choice of Agent accepted. (12 days)

10/16/2008 : IV Fee bill ($400) submitted online

10/17/2008 : IV Fee bill accepted

11/13/2008 : DS-230 Package mailed to NVC (Had to wait for PCC)

11/18/2008 : DS-230 Package reached NVC

11/21/2008 : Case Complete (53 days | 7 Weeks) at NVC

Consulate

01/06/2009 : Medical

01/27/2009 : Interview (361 days | 51 weeks) from file

02/09/2009 : POE (Newark)

02/21/2009 : SSN Received

02/25/2009 : Welcome Letter Received

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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I am at the James Shortcut Step 2 (I-864)

What is the difference between the Cover letter and the Barcoded cover sheet.

Is the cover sheet the one I recieve in the snail mail?

Can I send off the package like I have it now (see below). Or do i have to wait for the Cover Letter?

I have Barcoded cover sheet

I-864 form

Taxes and W-2 last 3 years

Letter of employment

Last 3 pay stubs..

Am I missing anything?

Did you write your case# on every page's upper right hand corner ? Also, changed all the details with yours ? Make a copy of the full set for your reference, just in case...

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

NuWinDo Newbie

NuWinDo   0

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Thanks Everyone!!

My next question. I called NVC and they say my DS-230 is generated. So can I send off my DS-230 too?

I am at the James Shortcut Step 2 (I-864)

What is the difference between the Cover letter and the Barcoded cover sheet.

Is the cover sheet the one I recieve in the snail mail?

Can I send off the package like I have it now (see below). Or do i have to wait for the Cover Letter?

I have Barcoded cover sheet

I-864 form

Taxes and W-2 last 3 years

Letter of employment

Last 3 pay stubs..

Am I missing anything?

Did you write your case# on every page's upper right hand corner ? Also, changed all the details with yours ? Make a copy of the full set for your reference, just in case...

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Thanks Everyone!!

My next question. I called NVC and they say my DS-230 is generated. So can I send off my DS-230 too?

Of course, don't delay it ! Act soon and bring the spouse on-board soon :star::star::star:

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Tyrobe Collaborator

Tyrobe   1

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Look like you're good to go for your I-864 package. Barcode cover sheet is required, whereas cover letter is used for organizatioal purpose. In addition to the barcode cover sheet, I choose to include my own cover letter to let them know clearly what is included in my package to be sent next Monday. Here is the one I prepare for my AOS package (feel free to modify to your own need):

YOUR NAME

YOUR ADDRESS

YOUR PHONE

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

Re:
NVC
Case Number
HCM2008XXXXXX

Sub: Submitting petition I-864EZ for my spouse who lives in VIETNAM

Spouse Name:

Spouse DOB:

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed please find the Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support for my wife ,___________, and supporting documents as follows:

  • Coversheet with barcode
  • Form I-864EZ
  • 2007 Federal Tax Return and W2 (including Form 1099's)
  • 2006 Tax Transcript
  • 2005 Tax Transcript
  • Employment letter
  • Pay stubs from the most recent six months
Please process my petition at your earliest convenience and I am looking forward for an early approval. Thank you for your help.

Yours truly,

__________________________

YOUR NAME

Edited by Tyrobe

I-130 Journey

USCIS

2007-07-17 : Marriage

2007-08-14 : I-130 Sent

2007-10-02 : I-130 NOA1

2008-03-06 : I-130 NOA2

NVC

2008-03-18 : NVC Case # Assigned

2008-04-28 : I-864EZ Cleared at NVC

2008-05-19 : NVC Forwarded Case to HCMC

CONSULATE

2008-05-21 : HCMC Received Electronic File

2008-06-05 : Interview Passed!

2008-06-17 : Visa in Hand

US

2008-06-24 : POE - Newark

2008-07-24 : Received Green Card

2008-08-25 : Received SS Card

2010-04-12 : I-751 and Check Sent

2010-04-21 : I-751 NOA Received - 1 Year Extension

2010-08-20 : 10-Year Green Card Arrived

Naturalization

2012-08-27 : File N-400

2012-08-31 : Check Cashed

2012-09-06 : N-400 NOA

2012-09-19 : Biometric Appointment and Fingerprint

2012-10-15 : Receive Naturalization Interview Date

2012-11-19 : Naturalization Interview Completed

2013-01-14 : Oath Letter received

2013-01-16 : Oath Ceremony / Become US Citizen

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Re: NVC Case Number HCM2008XXXXXX

You case# is HCM2008578NNN, right ?

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Wow!! This is really helpful! Thanks Everyone!

Yes my is similar to that.

Has anyone sent both package in one envelope? That is the I864 and DS230 together in one package?

Re: NVC Case Number HCM2008XXXXXX

You case# is HCM2008578NNN, right ?

Don't put in one envelope.

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

NuWinDo Newbie

NuWinDo   0

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On the barcode sheet it states: " If you are sending information for other cases in the same envelope, you MUST attach the appropriate BARCODE SHEET to the top of the documents for each individual case included."

To my understanding I should be able to have both package I864 and the DS230 in the same envolope. Am Im wrong?

Wow!! This is really helpful! Thanks Everyone!

Yes my is similar to that.

Has anyone sent both package in one envelope? That is the I864 and DS230 together in one package?

Re: NVC Case Number HCM2008XXXXXX

You case# is HCM2008578NNN, right ?

Don't put in one envelope.

Edited by NuWinDo
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Tyrobe   1

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On the barcode sheet it states: " If you are sending information for other cases in the same envelope, you MUST attach the appropriate BARCODE SHEET to the top of the documents for each individual case included."

To my understanding I should be able to have both package I864 and the DS230 in the same envolope. Am Im wrong?

I would put in two different envelopes with correct barcode sheets in each and send both of these envelopes in the same mailing package to Portsmouth to save on mailing fee.

I-130 Journey

USCIS

2007-07-17 : Marriage

2007-08-14 : I-130 Sent

2007-10-02 : I-130 NOA1

2008-03-06 : I-130 NOA2

NVC

2008-03-18 : NVC Case # Assigned

2008-04-28 : I-864EZ Cleared at NVC

2008-05-19 : NVC Forwarded Case to HCMC

CONSULATE

2008-05-21 : HCMC Received Electronic File

2008-06-05 : Interview Passed!

2008-06-17 : Visa in Hand

US

2008-06-24 : POE - Newark

2008-07-24 : Received Green Card

2008-08-25 : Received SS Card

2010-04-12 : I-751 and Check Sent

2010-04-21 : I-751 NOA Received - 1 Year Extension

2010-08-20 : 10-Year Green Card Arrived

Naturalization

2012-08-27 : File N-400

2012-08-31 : Check Cashed

2012-09-06 : N-400 NOA

2012-09-19 : Biometric Appointment and Fingerprint

2012-10-15 : Receive Naturalization Interview Date

2012-11-19 : Naturalization Interview Completed

2013-01-14 : Oath Letter received

2013-01-16 : Oath Ceremony / Become US Citizen

Tyrobe Collaborator

Tyrobe   1

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Re: NVC Case Number HCM2008XXXXXX

You case# is HCM2008578NNN, right ?

And your NVC case number is MDR2008607XXX correct?

I-130 Journey

USCIS

2007-07-17 : Marriage

2007-08-14 : I-130 Sent

2007-10-02 : I-130 NOA1

2008-03-06 : I-130 NOA2

NVC

2008-03-18 : NVC Case # Assigned

2008-04-28 : I-864EZ Cleared at NVC

2008-05-19 : NVC Forwarded Case to HCMC

CONSULATE

2008-05-21 : HCMC Received Electronic File

2008-06-05 : Interview Passed!

2008-06-17 : Visa in Hand

US

2008-06-24 : POE - Newark

2008-07-24 : Received Green Card

2008-08-25 : Received SS Card

2010-04-12 : I-751 and Check Sent

2010-04-21 : I-751 NOA Received - 1 Year Extension

2010-08-20 : 10-Year Green Card Arrived

Naturalization

2012-08-27 : File N-400

2012-08-31 : Check Cashed

2012-09-06 : N-400 NOA

2012-09-19 : Biometric Appointment and Fingerprint

2012-10-15 : Receive Naturalization Interview Date

2012-11-19 : Naturalization Interview Completed

2013-01-14 : Oath Letter received

2013-01-16 : Oath Ceremony / Become US Citizen

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Re: NVC Case Number HCM2008XXXXXX

You case# is HCM2008578NNN, right ?

And your NVC case number is MDR2008607XXX correct?

Yes baby, you're right :star:

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Tyrobe Collaborator

Tyrobe   1

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Vietnam
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Re: NVC Case Number HCM2008XXXXXX

You case# is HCM2008578NNN, right ?

And your NVC case number is MDR2008607XXX correct?

Yes baby, you're right :star:

You too, cheer! :thumbs:

I-130 Journey

USCIS

2007-07-17 : Marriage

2007-08-14 : I-130 Sent

2007-10-02 : I-130 NOA1

2008-03-06 : I-130 NOA2

NVC

2008-03-18 : NVC Case # Assigned

2008-04-28 : I-864EZ Cleared at NVC

2008-05-19 : NVC Forwarded Case to HCMC

CONSULATE

2008-05-21 : HCMC Received Electronic File

2008-06-05 : Interview Passed!

2008-06-17 : Visa in Hand

US

2008-06-24 : POE - Newark

2008-07-24 : Received Green Card

2008-08-25 : Received SS Card

2010-04-12 : I-751 and Check Sent

2010-04-21 : I-751 NOA Received - 1 Year Extension

2010-08-20 : 10-Year Green Card Arrived

Naturalization

2012-08-27 : File N-400

2012-08-31 : Check Cashed

2012-09-06 : N-400 NOA

2012-09-19 : Biometric Appointment and Fingerprint

2012-10-15 : Receive Naturalization Interview Date

2012-11-19 : Naturalization Interview Completed

2013-01-14 : Oath Letter received

2013-01-16 : Oath Ceremony / Become US Citizen

coolgt Collaborator

coolgt   0

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like tyrone said put material into two evelopes then send them out in one mailing envelope assuming you have your i864 and ds230 generate.

the address will be the same.

just make you have all the requirement for ds230 since HCM is appoinmtent post.

Marriage : 2006-05-17

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USCIS Process
-------------------------
I-130 Sent : 2007-06-12
I-130 Approved : 2007-12-05
Status: Take 179 days to complete, because of notarize marriage certificate(RFE).

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NVC Process
-----------------------
NVC Received : 2007-12-06
Case Completed at NVC : 2008-03-13 Case Complete Forward to Embassy
Case Left NVC : 2008-03-18
Status: Take 97 days to complete, because of the tax return and w2 (RFE),

-----------------------------
Consulate Process
-----------------------------
Consulate Received : 5/12/2008 Eligible for interview, waiting for notice (Per DOS)
Packet 4 Received : 6/11/2008
Interview Date : 7/10/2008 interview at 7:15am (Per DOS)
Blue - Required Overcome. Overcome send 7/24
8/19/2008 Going back to GUZ to get visa stamp
Visa Received : 8/22/2008
US Entry : 10/17/2008 JFK Port of Entry

-----------------------------
Citizenship Process
-----------------------------

N-400 Filed: 11/25/2012

Interview Date: 1/2013 (Passed)

Ceremony: 03/2013

 
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