I-130 Progress list

[sachinky 465]

Just as a FYI: There's also a party going on in the March 2010 NVC thread! Come and hang out, y'all?

[Lily123 0]

Hi,

I received NOA2 (I-130 approved) notice in mail on March 4th, 2010.

The letter said the case has already been transferred to NVC and NVC will contact the person I'm petetioning for which are my parents.

But I thought I would be the one who will receive and take care of all the paper documents.

So after the I-130 is approved, who will NVC contact?

Thanks.

Lily

[Raj456 0]

Congratulations Lily123 on I-130 approval. The letter states that the case transferred to NVC and will contact you about the details.....but you need to call NVC and find out if your case is received by them and once the case is received by them they will assign NVC Case Number and then go through this and will now what you need to do when the case is at NVC.

NVC Center

Once your case is received by the NVC they will each be given a case number. Once that happens you will have to give your email address to the NVC as well as the email address for your parents.

Tips for NVC

Once you know that the I-130 have been sent to the NVC you can start calling them, I did this every day until I got the case number.

NVC phone number 603-334-0700

You need to speak to a officer so skip the automated service by pressing 1 then 5 after you get through.

Once you have the case number you need to give the operator the email addresses for you and your parents.

Next you need to email the NVC the DS-3230 choice of agent. Use this template for the email.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/inde...l_DS-3032_form

DS-3032

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/80023.pdf

Next you will get a email from the NVC telling you the petitioner that you need to pay the AOS fee bill it will give you the link to the NVC payment site where you will pay the fee using a credit card or debit card.

You only need to pay $70.00 once as both your parents cases are linked and they only charge once.

Once that is paid you will print out a barcode coversheet from the payment site for each parent you will need to attach one to each AOS packet that you have made for each parent

I-864 – AOS Packet

See the link below for full details of what you need to send with the I-864

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...0045f3d6a1RCRD

Also when you come to paying the AOS Fee Bill you only need to pay this once, when you go on-line to pay it you will see that it says "includes another case" and it will link to other parent's case so that you can print out the Barcode Coversheet for them both.

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2 sets of Affidavit of Support

Once the AOS is paid and you have printed the Barcode coversheet, you need to download the I-864 and complete attatch all the documents required and then mail it to NVC. The full instructions on what you need to do are on the NVC payment site on the right hand side of the page, just click the link.

It can take two weeks + before the DS-3032 is entered into the NVC system. Use the time to gather together all the paperwork for the DS-230 so that once the DS-3032 has been accepted you can pay the IV Bill and then mail the DS-230

DS-230

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/DS-0230.pdf

Again once it shows as paid you will print out another barcode coversheet to include with the DS-230 for each parent. You will need to include Originals of the following documents for each parent.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

ADOPTION PAPERS

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

MARRIAGE TERMINATION (DIVORCE)

COURT RECORDS

MILITARY RECORDS

POLICE CERTIFICATE

2 PHOTOGRAPHS

Beneficiaries Photocopy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page

PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FOR ALL MARRIAGES

PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE

You can use the time that the I-130 is being processed to gather all the above document together so that you have them ready to send as soon as you get to each step at NVC.

Once all the paperwork has been received at NVC they will review your parents cases this can take anything from a few days to a few weeks.

Once the review is complete then you will get a email telling you that the case is complete and has been forwarded to the embassy in your parents country.

You will also get a interview letter telling you the date of the interview and a link to the Embassy website with instructions on how to get the medical done and instructions for the interview.

What you need to do is, you send one complete set of original documents with the Barcode coversheet of one parent and then for the other parent you have to attach to their Barcode Copversheet a photocopy of the original document and write on it "Original Held In Case # LND2009****** " You must do that for every document that is not the original.

Also when you come to paying the AOS Fee Bill you only need to pay this once, when you go on-line to pay it you will see that it says "includes another case" and it will link to other parent's case so that you can print out the Barcode Coversheet for them both.

Once NVC get the DS230 they review all the paperwork and once this is done the case is then complete and you will get a interview date and the case paperwork will be forwarded to the embassy. You will then get a email with the interview instructions and instructions for the medical.

You can find a list of what to include here:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...info_3195.html

( This is the info that i used to get things done based on what i learned from other VJers.......and i am not a expert or a lawyer...)

Good Luck! Thanks Raj

Hi,

I received NOA2 (I-130 approved) notice in mail on March 4th, 2010.

The letter said the case has already been transferred to NVC and NVC will contact the person I'm petetioning for which are my parents.

But I thought I would be the one who will receive and take care of all the paper documents.

So after the I-130 is approved, who will NVC contact?

Thanks.

Lily

Edited March 12, 2010 by Raj456

[Lily123 0]

Wow, Raj, that's so helpful. Thnaks for your info.

I still have two Qs:

1) Is my parents' email necessary? They aren't that good at using computer....

2) the link you included in your reply about the DS3032 template is not working. When i clicked, it said the file has

been removed....Where can i find the template? Do i need to send this DS3032 to NVC by email OR I can use the pdf from DOS website and send it through mail?

THanks again.

Lily

[Emma_31 0]

Wow, Raj, that's so helpful. Thnaks for your info.

I still have two Qs:

1) Is my parents' email necessary? They aren't that good at using computer....

2) the link you included in your reply about the DS3032 template is not working. When i clicked, it said the file has

been removed....Where can i find the template? Do i need to send this DS3032 to NVC by email OR I can use the pdf from DOS website and send it through mail?

THanks again.

Lily

Hi Lily,

Your parents don't need to use a computer. Just create an email account in their name, and give that to NVC. That's what I did. My mom doesn't even have a computer. I handle "her" email account. If you open one on gmail, you can set the mail being forwarded to your email, so you don't have to check it constantly.

Here's a link for ds-3032 http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form

I used the email template and it was accepted in about a week (see my sig)

good luck!

[sachinky 465]

Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs. Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:

Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.

Suggestions:

1) Have the beneficiary mail SIGNED extra DS230s to you so that you have them handy in case something goes wrong. Or you get hit by a dreaded RFE.

2) If you just received your NOA2, THIS is the time to get your tax stuff and police certificates sorted out. Don't waste time on this.

Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.

3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.

1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.

1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.

3-4 days for IV bill to be PAID.

7-8 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

Regarding the I-864

First thing, I would recommend is that you print out the I-864 form and read the instructions about 2 times. Mark out the relevant portions and ask any questions you might have after that. I would suggest you read the guides for a comprehensive idea about how the AOS packet will comprise.

Recommended AOS package:

I-864 Coversheet (with barcode) for payment of $70

Form I-864 (signed and dated)

2008 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

2007 Federal Tax Return and W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

2006 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS Tax Transcript

Letter of Employment

Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months

Bank Statements.

Some people are choosing to send in 2009 W2s.

Remember, the USC petitioner will file a I-864 regardless of income. If your joint sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner, then they will use I-864A. If they live in a separate residence, then they will fill in another I-864.

For your joint sponsor you will need proof of their citizenship/residency. For household member, you will need proof of relationship and same household/residence.

Edited March 12, 2010 by sachinky

[Emma_31 0]

Congrats to all who finally got "PAID" status.

[Emma_31 0]

7-8 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

Really? That's it? Nice .

[Emma_31 0]

Oh well, AVR says "missing or incomplete information". Do I try to reach an operator or should I wait for a checklist? Do they send the checklist electronically? It said "checklist was sent o March 11", but I haven't got anything.

I can't even think what is possibly missing.

Edited March 12, 2010 by Emma_31

[sachinky 465]

Probably a false RFE for your entire DS230 package. Don't worry about it.

[Raj456 0]

Here is the link to the template and it is working..

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form

You can create two email ids for your parents and you can use them for emailing the DS-3032 agent form......Email the agent form to NVC and also print the emailed DS-3032 and write NVC Case Number on the top of the page and snail mail it too.....this way they will have both (snail mail and emailed version ).

Good Luck! Thanks, Raj

Wow, Raj, that's so helpful. Thnaks for your info.

I still have two Qs:

1) Is my parents' email necessary? They aren't that good at using computer....

2) the link you included in your reply about the DS3032 template is not working. When i clicked, it said the file has

been removed....Where can i find the template? Do i need to send this DS3032 to NVC by email OR I can use the pdf from DOS website and send it through mail?

THanks again.

Lily

[Raj456 0]

Very nice and detailed info sachinky......looks like NVC is moving faster...very good...for all of them waiting...

Good Luck with your process!!!!!!

Thanks, Raj

Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs. Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:

Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.

Suggestions:

1) Have the beneficiary mail SIGNED extra DS230s to you so that you have them handy in case something goes wrong. Or you get hit by a dreaded RFE.

2) If you just received your NOA2, THIS is the time to get your tax stuff and police certificates sorted out. Don't waste time on this.

Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.

3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.

1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.

1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.

3-4 days for IV bill to be PAID.

7-8 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

Regarding the I-864

First thing, I would recommend is that you print out the I-864 form and read the instructions about 2 times. Mark out the relevant portions and ask any questions you might have after that. I would suggest you read the guides for a comprehensive idea about how the AOS packet will comprise.

Recommended AOS package:

I-864 Coversheet (with barcode) for payment of $70

Form I-864 (signed and dated)

2008 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

2007 Federal Tax Return and W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

2006 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS Tax Transcript

Letter of Employment

Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months

Bank Statements.

Some people are choosing to send in 2009 W2s.

Remember, the USC petitioner will file a I-864 regardless of income. If your joint sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner, then they will use I-864A. If they live in a separate residence, then they will fill in another I-864.

For your joint sponsor you will need proof of their citizenship/residency. For household member, you will need proof of relationship and same household/residence.

[Raj456 0]

Dont worry abou the missing or incomplete information that AVR said...i got the similar message.....usually this happens before DS-230 is entered into the system even though it is delivered to NVC.....This message usually happens after I-864 is accpeted and before DS-230 enters into NVC system.....so dont worry.....

Good Luck! Thanks, Raj

Oh well, AVR says "missing or incomplete information". Do I try to reach an operator or should I wait for a checklist? Do they send the checklist electronically? It said "checklist was sent o March 11", but I haven't got anything.

I can't even think what is possibly missing.

[sachinky 465]

Thanks Raj. Fingers crossed for a case complete. Should be any day now. Maybe tonight?

[Emma_31 0]

Dont worry abou the missing or incomplete information that AVR said...i got the similar message.....usually this happens before DS-230 is entered into the system even though it is delivered to NVC.....This message usually happens after I-864 is accpeted and before DS-230 enters into NVC system.....so dont worry.....

Good Luck! Thanks, Raj

Thanks Raj. It makes sense cause they only recvd DS-230 yesterday, 3/11.

Probably a false RFE for your entire DS230 package. Don't worry about it.

Thanks sachinky.