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Hi everyone,

I am getting DS230 ready to send to NVC.

Here are what i am going to send, please double check before i send them.

for my mom:

ds230 cover sheet

ds230

2 photos

copy of her passport

her original marriage certificate and a copy

her original birth certificate and a copy

her original police certificate and a copy

my original marriage certificate and a copy

my original birth certificate and a copy

for my dad, i didn't send my parents original marriage certificate, my marriage certificate, and my birth certificate, i send only the copy and write original held in case #................

everything else same as my mom's

does this look ok? did i miss something?

Thanks

Chinababe

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I-130 For My Parents

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08/10/09 - I-130 Sent to Chicago

08/19/09 - checks cashed ( $355 each )

08/21/09 - I-130 NOA1 Received

09/28/09 - Touched

10/06/09 - Received RFE

10/07/09 - Send RFE request doc.

10/14/09 - Touched (RFE request doc. received by USCIS on oct.13th)

10/27/09 - Approved (approval emails received)

11/05/09 - Rec. both NOA2 in mail. called NVC get case # for mom's case and emails regd.

11/06/09 - called NVC get case # for dad's case and emails regd.

11/09/09 - Received my mom's DS3032 & ASO bill via email

11/10/09 - Paid ASO bill $70

11/12/09 - Received my dad's DS3032 & returned Completed DS3032 forms (By email)

11/12/09 - Send Completed paper DS3032 forms (From China)

11/16/09 - Received IV Bills (By email)

11/18/09 - Paid IV Bills ($400 each)

11/24/09 - I864 mailed via Priority mail

11/30/09 - I864 delivered to NVC

01/14/10 - DS230 mailed via Priority mail

01/19/10 - DS230 delivered to NVC

02/02/10 - Login failed

02/09/10 - forwarded to GUZ

04/26/10 - received interview letter scheduled for 06/17/10 in Guangzhou

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It looks good to me!! Good luck!! :thumbs::thumbs:

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send this in with the DS-230 -

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/pk3_supplement...T-0004-0904.pdf

It's specific to I-130 petitions , IR-5s included.

Do one for each parent.

It's an UGLY FORM, is NOT FILLABLE on the computer, must to fill out with typewriter or by hand.

More info here - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3830.html

look for the GUZ drop down.

Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Darnell   8,478

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PS - that processing yer doing, sure seems to be going slow for you - what's up?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Yes, everything looks good. Good Luck!

Thanks, Raj

Hi everyone,

I am getting DS230 ready to send to NVC.

Here are what i am going to send, please double check before i send them.

for my mom:

ds230 cover sheet

ds230

2 photos

copy of her passport

her original marriage certificate and a copy

her original birth certificate and a copy

her original police certificate and a copy

my original marriage certificate and a copy

my original birth certificate and a copy

for my dad, i didn't send my parents original marriage certificate, my marriage certificate, and my birth certificate, i send only the copy and write original held in case #................

everything else same as my mom's

does this look ok? did i miss something?

Thanks

Chinababe

Thanks,

Raj

Consulate: Chennai, INDIA

08/26/09: I-130 Mailed(Fedex) to Chicago Lockbox for Parents

08/27/09: Received by USCIS

09/01/09: ND for both parents

09/02/09: Both Checks Cashed ($355 each)

09/21/09: I-130 approved ( LUD on USCIS online )

09/29/09: Received I-130 approved notices (NOA2)

NVC:

10/02/09: NVC Case #s assigned to both parents and emails regd.

10/06/09: Rcvd. emails for DS-3032 and AOS Fee ( Paid AOS Fee same night)

10/07/09: Emailed DS-3032 ( Did mail too via Fedex )

10/08/09: DS-3032 received by NVC

10/08/09: AOS Fee Status "PAID"

10/09/09: I-864 Affidavit of Support mailed via FEDEX

10/16/09: DS-3032 Entered in NVC System

10/19/09: IV Fee Bill Generated

10/20/09: Rcvd IV Fee Bill Email and Paid $400 for each parent

10/22/09: I -864 Entered into NVC System as per NVC Operator

10/22/09: IV Fee BILL Status Changed to PAID

10/23/09: Mailed DS-230 Documents Set to NVC

10/26/09: DS-230 Received by NVC signed by J.DESMOND

10/28/09: I -864 Accepted

10/29/09: Rcvd Checklist Email

10/30/09: AVR changed to " We received checklist response on 10/29/09"

11/18/09: LOGIN Failed in the morning...AVR message not changed yet...

11/18/09: Talked to Operator and it is under "FINAL REVIEW"

11/20/09: CASE COMPLETED on 11/19/09

12/02/09: Rcvd Emails for Interview on 01/08/2010

12/04/09: Medical Appt on 12/08/09 at Hyderabad

12/09/09: Medical Completed

01/08/10: INTERVIEW COMPLETED

01/12/2010: Rcvd Passports and sealed envelope.

05/20/2010: POE at DFW

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Thanks, everybody for the reply.

Darnell, what is the pdf file you post it here, do i have to send it along with all the other doc? i have never heard of it. also i opened it, where should i fill out? do i just print it out, and answer each question( write the answers beside the questions)?

it went pretty fast, i payed visa fee like almost 2 month ago. i just have too much going on lately, didn't get to do this, and also i am still waiting for some of the doc from my parents back in China. you should know how it is. Beside, my parents can't come until May because they have something have to take care of before they come here. we are just taking our time.

Thanks

Chinababe

send this in with the DS-230 -

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/pk3_supplement...T-0004-0904.pdf

It's specific to I-130 petitions , IR-5s included.

Do one for each parent.

It's an UGLY FORM, is NOT FILLABLE on the computer, must to fill out with typewriter or by hand.

More info here - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3830.html

look for the GUZ drop down.

Good Luck !

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I-130 For My Parents

************************

08/10/09 - I-130 Sent to Chicago

08/19/09 - checks cashed ( $355 each )

08/21/09 - I-130 NOA1 Received

09/28/09 - Touched

10/06/09 - Received RFE

10/07/09 - Send RFE request doc.

10/14/09 - Touched (RFE request doc. received by USCIS on oct.13th)

10/27/09 - Approved (approval emails received)

11/05/09 - Rec. both NOA2 in mail. called NVC get case # for mom's case and emails regd.

11/06/09 - called NVC get case # for dad's case and emails regd.

11/09/09 - Received my mom's DS3032 & ASO bill via email

11/10/09 - Paid ASO bill $70

11/12/09 - Received my dad's DS3032 & returned Completed DS3032 forms (By email)

11/12/09 - Send Completed paper DS3032 forms (From China)

11/16/09 - Received IV Bills (By email)

11/18/09 - Paid IV Bills ($400 each)

11/24/09 - I864 mailed via Priority mail

11/30/09 - I864 delivered to NVC

01/14/10 - DS230 mailed via Priority mail

01/19/10 - DS230 delivered to NVC

02/02/10 - Login failed

02/09/10 - forwarded to GUZ

04/26/10 - received interview letter scheduled for 06/17/10 in Guangzhou

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Thanks, everybody for the reply.

Darnell, what is the pdf file you post it here, do i have to send it along with all the other doc? i have never heard of it. also i opened it, where should i fill out? do i just print it out, and answer each question( write the answers beside the questions)?

it went pretty fast, i payed visa fee like almost 2 month ago. i just have too much going on lately, didn't get to do this, and also i am still waiting for some of the doc from my parents back in China. you should know how it is. Beside, my parents can't come until May because they have something have to take care of before they come here. we are just taking our time.

Thanks

Chinababe

Hi ChinaBabe,

I thought since you registered your email and chose to do the application electronically, you can email them all documents DS-230 via PDF files. There is no need to mail them any original documents. Why did you still send them by mail?

2/5/16, I-130 package delivered to USCIS (for Dad)

2/11/16, NOA 1 receipt date

5/5/16, RFE received

5/23/16, gathered all docs required by RFE, package delivered to USCIS

6/2/16, USCIS confirmed receipt of Request for Evidence

6/9/16, I-130 approved

6/13/16, NOA 2 received

6/17/16, case is in NVC building but not yet in the system

7/1/16, finally case is in the system, GUZ case# assigned

7/5/16, received welcome letter, choice of agent form and AOS fee bill

7/6/16, choice of agent request submitted on line

7/6/16, AOS fee bill payment submitted

7/7/16, AOS fee showing PAID

7/18/16, submitted AOS, Financial docs and Supporting Docs via email

7/18/16, IV fee bill received, payment submitted

7/19/16, IV fee showing PAID, case# changed, GZO# assigned

7/22/16, Submitted DS-260 on line

8/13/16, case completed, interview date - 9/8/2016

8/19/16, physical exam

8/25/16, got exam result - passed

9/8/16, interview passed

10/4/16, Immigrant Visa Fee $165 Payment Completed online

10/8/16, Arrived at JFK

11/16/16, status updated "began producing the card for Form OS155A"

11/22/16, status updated "card is ready to ship"

11/25/16, status updated "the Post Office picked up mail containing your new card", tracking# included

11/26/16, the package arrived at local post office and is ready for pickup

11/28/16, received 'pickup notice' from USPS

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Darnell   8,478

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Thanks, everybody for the reply.

Darnell, what is the pdf file you post it here, do i have to send it along with all the other doc? i have never heard of it. also i opened it, where should i fill out? do i just print it out, and answer each question( write the answers beside the questions)?

it went pretty fast, i payed visa fee like almost 2 month ago. i just have too much going on lately, didn't get to do this, and also i am still waiting for some of the doc from my parents back in China. you should know how it is. Beside, my parents can't come until May because they have something have to take care of before they come here. we are just taking our time.

Thanks

Chinababe

print out this document , from computer to paper.

Then fill it out. It doesn't matter WHERE you put the answers, as long as it's ON the paper, somewhere.

It's an UGLY form.

if you are doing NVC electronic processing, SCAN IN the filled out forms, include in the DS-230 submittal .

This ugly form goes with the DS-230 set.

Good Luck ! (and my apologies for the late-ish reply - I had checked here for 3 days, no response, and gave up ).

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Hi ChinaBabe,

I thought since you registered your email and chose to do the application electronically, you can email them all documents DS-230 via PDF files. There is no need to mail them any original documents. Why did you still send them by mail?

This is correct - no need to MAIL, only EMAIL things during NVC Electronic Processing.

I think it's cool - parents have the original documents in China, they scan and email them to YOU, you prep all for each 'set' - then email it off to NVC. IS REALLY REALLY REALLY COOL ;)

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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This is correct - no need to MAIL, only EMAIL things during NVC Electronic Processing.

I think it's cool - parents have the original documents in China, they scan and email them to YOU, you prep all for each 'set' - then email it off to NVC. IS REALLY REALLY REALLY COOL ;)

I am a bit confused--so can one opt to do the DS-230 completly electronically with pdfs of the originals and avoid sending the originals in? Is this new? first time reading about this...

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Married, Istanbul: 12-25-09

Sent I-130: 02-22-10

I-130 Received: 02-23-10

NOA1 Dated: 03-02-10

NOA1 Received: 03-05-10

NOA2 Approved: 04-28-10

Received DS-3032/I-864 Bill: 05-10-10

Pay I-864 Bill 05-10-10

Return Completed I-864: 06-01-10

Return Completed DS-3032: 05-10-10

Receive IV Bill: 06-10-10

Pay IV Bill: 06-10-10

DS-230 to NVC: 06-15-10

Receive Instruction Package: 06-17-10

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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I am a bit confused--so can one opt to do the DS-230 completly electronically with pdfs of the originals and avoid sending the originals in? Is this new? first time reading about this...

Hi Karen.

Ya, it may be the first time you've read about it - but the info has been there on the DOS website for ages.

This is the info that *I* wrote - http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...onic_Processing

but hei - why not read about it all on a government site, instead?

http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4409.html

Good Luck ! (or something) FWIW, if the interview is NOT in Guangzhou or Montreal, there is no way you can do it.

Edited by Darnell

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Hi everyone,

I am getting DS230 ready to send to NVC.

Here are what i am going to send, please double check before i send them.

for my mom:

ds230 cover sheet

ds230

2 photos

copy of her passport

her original marriage certificate and a copy

her original birth certificate and a copy

her original police certificate and a copy

my original marriage certificate and a copy

my original birth certificate and a copy

for my dad, i didn't send my parents original marriage certificate, my marriage certificate, and my birth certificate, i send only the copy and write original held in case #................

everything else same as my mom's

does this look ok? did i miss something?

Thanks

Chinababe

my husband is also in the process of petitioning his mom and we're at the part were we have to send the documents but we are waitning for her police certificate from lebanon, can we send all the documents but that so atleast we can get interview date and medical appointment instead of waiting for her police certificate? please help

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my husband is also in the process of petitioning his mom and we're at the part were we have to send the documents but we are waitning for her police certificate from lebanon, can we send all the documents but that so atleast we can get interview date and medical appointment instead of waiting for her police certificate? please help

I think you will just get an RFE with the missing police certificate. They have to make sure that you have all the required documents before they can complete and approve your case.

I-130 (IR-5) FOR BOTH PARENTS

Consulate: Manila, Philippines

09/17/09 : Mailed I-130 (through USPS Express Mail)

09/29/09 : Received NOA1 (dated 9/24)

01/21/10 : Received NOA2 (Petition Approved!)

NVC

02/04/10 : Received DS-3032 Packet in the e-mail

02/04/10 : Paid $70 AOS Fee and e-mailed DS-3032

02/06/10 : Mailed DS-3032 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/11/10 : Mailed I-864 (through USPS Priority Mail)

02/16/10 : IV Bill Status Paid

02/25/10 : Mailed DS-230 Packet (through USPS Priority Mail)

03/01/10 : NVC received DS-230 Packet

03/12/10 : CASE COMPLETED

03/25/10 : Interview letter received (May 6, 2010)

04/27/10 : Medical - need to do Sputum Test (2 month delay)

07/13/10 : Interview

08/01/10 : Visa Delivered

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I have same sort of problem I am living in Pakistan my father filed a petition for me and now my case is in NVC, when NVC asked for form DS-3032 for setting choice of agent in USA so at that time do I have to send my original documents to NVC as they already have my notarized documents which I send earlier to USCIS office and those transfered to NVC office after approving the petition.

Or I have to simply show my original documents at the time of interview which will be held in Islamabad Consulate Pakistan. Please help me in this by giving me the exact answer of my question.

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