Applicants with lawyer

[K-JForever29 0]

Hi Guys,

I just called NVC a while ago to check our case status and they said they have reviewed it but something else was lacking. According to them, they have sent the "checklist" last Feb. 12 which we haven't seen. Is that because we hired a lawyer and NVC is sending the mail/ emails to him instead? Is it possible to get copies directly from NVC of ALL the notices they are sending our lawyer regarding our case? Coz it seems our lawyer is stalling our case because we are not his priority. What should we do? WE need advice, please help us.

[Dai. 7]

I think you might have the right to get that info from your lawyer. Just ask for it. My lawyer is taking a while too but it's just expected.

[GueraKristina 1]

My husband and i didnt use a lawyer, and i am so sorry that you are having so much trouble. I think people should do away with using lawyers unless they have very complicated cases, the paperwork really isnt that hard, and with the help of forums, you can definately do it the same way if not better yourself. As for having NVC send you copies, im not sure, but i doubt it. Its your responsiblity to get the originals, or have a responcible lawyer who will get them to you or take care of them, that is what you are paying him for. No offense, just trying to be realistic, NVC has a lot of cases to process, so it probably isnt particularly worried about sending copies to 1 person because their lawyer isnt doing a good job. Sorry i couldnt be of more help. I would say ditch the lawyer if you can. or maybe sign up for email notifications. Thats what my husband and i did, and we didnt have any problems with that, unless your lawyer already took that option too.

[Arun+Catie 1]

Hi Guys,

I just called NVC a while ago to check our case status and they said they have reviewed it but something else was lacking. According to them, they have sent the "checklist" last Feb. 12 which we haven't seen. Is that because we hired a lawyer and NVC is sending the mail/ emails to him instead? Is it possible to get copies directly from NVC of ALL the notices they are sending our lawyer regarding our case? Coz it seems our lawyer is stalling our case because we are not his priority. What should we do? WE need advice, please help us.

you can ask NVC what document they need and you can send it back to them without using a lawyer. I think this is a RFE and VJ people can help you once you tell them which documents NVC need. or NVC can help you how to send it back to them.

[K-JForever29 0]

My husband and i didnt use a lawyer, and i am so sorry that you are having so much trouble. I think people should do away with using lawyers unless they have very complicated cases, the paperwork really isnt that hard, and with the help of forums, you can definately do it the same way if not better yourself. As for having NVC send you copies, im not sure, but i doubt it. Its your responsiblity to get the originals, or have a responcible lawyer who will get them to you or take care of them, that is what you are paying him for. No offense, just trying to be realistic, NVC has a lot of cases to process, so it probably isnt particularly worried about sending copies to 1 person because their lawyer isnt doing a good job. Sorry i couldnt be of more help. I would say ditch the lawyer if you can. or maybe sign up for email notifications. Thats what my husband and i did, and we didnt have any problems with that, unless your lawyer already took that option too.

Wish we could ditch him right this moment but we signed a contract until I get my immigrant status. With regards to email notification, I've done that on USCIS but not with NVC yet. How can I get a notification in NVC?

[K-JForever29 0]

Hi Guys,

I just called NVC a while ago to check our case status and they said they have reviewed it but something else was lacking. According to them, they have sent the "checklist" last Feb. 12 which we haven't seen. Is that because we hired a lawyer and NVC is sending the mail/ emails to him instead? Is it possible to get copies directly from NVC of ALL the notices they are sending our lawyer regarding our case? Coz it seems our lawyer is stalling our case because we are not his priority. What should we do? WE need advice, please help us.

you can ask NVC what document they need and you can send it back to them without using a lawyer. I think this is a RFE and VJ people can help you once you tell them which documents NVC need. or NVC can help you how to send it back to them.

You know what, thats exactly what entered my mind. But when I tried to call NVC today, there was no available agent to talk to me so they told me to call later. In doing so, would our case number be enough as reference for them to give me the requirements they are asking?

[ABENITEZ 0]

This is kinda off topic, but can one file the ds230 even if they have a lawyer to have all nvc paperwork sent to the petitioner instead of the lawyer? I asked my lawer and he said u have a lawyer, u dont need the ds 230, but honestly he seems very unorganized and i don't trust him with our stuff when were waiting so desperately???

[club royale 0]

This is kinda off topic, but can one file the ds230 even if they have a lawyer to have all nvc paperwork sent to the petitioner instead of the lawyer? I asked my lawer and he said u have a lawyer, u dont need the ds 230, but honestly he seems very unorganized and i don't trust him with our stuff when were waiting so desperately???

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Hi! correct me if I'm wrong but do you mean DS-230 or DS 3032? According to what i read if you have a lawyer, then the beneficiary will not receive the DS3032 ( Choice of Agent) 'coz the lawyer will be the agent automatically. But if you are referring to DS-230 ( the application for Immigrant Visa), then you actually need to fill-up the form and submit that with the required documents to NVC via your lawyer. That's what you're paying him for...to make your processing easier ...suppose to be. I understand that many are really getting upset with their lawyers 'coz it seems like they're adding more days to your waiting period. I wish you'll have a speedy process inspite of that.

[club royale 0]

Hi Guys,

I just called NVC a while ago to check our case status and they said they have reviewed it but something else was lacking. According to them, they have sent the "checklist" last Feb. 12 which we haven't seen. Is that because we hired a lawyer and NVC is sending the mail/ emails to him instead? Is it possible to get copies directly from NVC of ALL the notices they are sending our lawyer regarding our case? Coz it seems our lawyer is stalling our case because we are not his priority. What should we do? WE need advice, please help us.

you can ask NVC what document they need and you can send it back to them without using a lawyer. I think this is a RFE and VJ people can help you once you tell them which documents NVC need. or NVC can help you how to send it back to them.

You know what, thats exactly what entered my mind. But when I tried to call NVC today, there was no available agent to talk to me so they told me to call later. In doing so, would our case number be enough as reference for them to give me the requirements they are asking?

I believe, being the beneficiary or petitioner, you have the right to know the information or status of your case even if you have the lawyer whom NVC will send the correspondence.

[ABENITEZ 0]

Yes I mean DS3032, choice of agent. I want the paperwork from NVC sent to me directly, not my lawyer, can one do this even if they have a lawyer?

[club royale 0]

Yes I mean DS3032, choice of agent. I want the paperwork from NVC sent to me directly, not my lawyer, can one do this even if they have a lawyer?

If you will look on the NVC flowchart ( can be found on WIKI), there is a note at the bottom that if you have a lawyer the DS3032 will not be generated/ sent by NVC because the lawyer will be automatically the AGENT. I read also somewhere that if you want your lawyer to be out of your case, there is a form that you need to fill up and send to NVC so that all future correspondence will be sent to the new agent of your choice. Maybe somebody else here on VJ have more infos regarding this option.

[club royale 0]

Hi Guys,

I just called NVC a while ago to check our case status and they said they have reviewed it but something else was lacking. According to them, they have sent the "checklist" last Feb. 12 which we haven't seen. Is that because we hired a lawyer and NVC is sending the mail/ emails to him instead? Is it possible to get copies directly from NVC of ALL the notices they are sending our lawyer regarding our case? Coz it seems our lawyer is stalling our case because we are not his priority. What should we do? WE need advice, please help us.

Sorry to hear that but I think your lawyer should provide you a copy ( even a photocopy) of whatever he is receiving from NVC to give you an update of your case . Your lawyer, being your AGENT, is the one who will receive your mails/emails.