NVC Febuary 2010 Edition!

[Sean John 0]

Me too SJ. It sure seems that way! Hang in there. The fact that the recording says "in the next few days" is encouraging tho. Better than their typical "a few weeks" Mine AOS was received on the 18th and just yesterday did the operator show it as being received. NOT reviewed, however. I wonder how long it takes for them to review the DS230? shouldnt be as long as the AOS i would imagine

Yeah, I guess I'm just getting impatient here. They only received my AOS on the 22nd and the DS-230 on the 23rd. So it hasnt really been more than a day or two. I think I should settle down a bit and W-A-I-T... ugghhhhhh

[mrs. wife! 3]

MrsW--Thankyou. Yes, I did attend college in the U.S. for four years on a F-1. But I also attended a fine English-medium school in Calcutta while growing up so don't think those dang Americans are responsible for my English language skills. Seriously, my husband can't spell.

This reminds me of the time I was in the health center for an infection. The nurse remarked, "Wow, you speak English so well!" So I grinned at her and said, "Shockingly enough, so do you!" Then we had a right laugh about it.

haha funny! I know what you mean... I have to correct my husband sometimes!!

I also attended private English classes for 4 years before going to the US. But I don't think I would ever be fluent if i hadn't live there. I still have a lot to work on mine... what I really hate is my accent, though. Hubby doesn't want me to take accent reduction classes, he thinks it's cute. LOL

[Gina2010 1]

MrsW--I hope your transcripts come in soon! Man, if only you had them, you could've had your package outta the door today and they'd get it tomorrow morning!

Gina--I hope your PCC gets there soon. I hope it's not stuck in customs. Have you received the actual RFE?

Nope, no RFE yet....going to call NVC again today just to check the status, but AVR said something was mailed on 23rd....

Okay, thank you for the tip....calling customs now....what am I supposed to do if it is "stuck" in customs?

[sachinky 464]

Ah, what those dang Americans have been responsible for is neutralizing my accent in four years, which wasn't quite strong to begin with. I can fake an American quite well by now with their "As" instead of "Uhs."

My first language since I was three has been English, it is what instruction was imparted in at my school right through from primary to high school -- my second language is my "mother tongue," Bengali, and third is the national language, Hindi.

Edited February 25, 2010 by sachinky

[sachinky 464]

Gah. I can still sign in. Oh, well, going to bed. Will report at 11PM EST.

Hope all of you carry on in this lovely, merry fashion. Good luck and goodnight, good folks.

[mrs. wife! 3]

Gah. I can still sign in. Oh, well, going to bed. Will report at 11PM EST.

Hope all of you carry on in this lovely, merry fashion. Good luck and goodnight, good folks.

night night!

[And_Sam 44]

Gah. I can still sign in. Oh, well, going to bed. Will report at 11PM EST.

Hope all of you carry on in this lovely, merry fashion. Good luck and goodnight, good folks.

it'll come Sach!!! I believe!!!! :thumbs:

Good night!!

[Sean John 0]

I just got back from the UPS store, cost me $46 for next day delivery. It'll be at the NVC by 10am.

Try Fedex next time. I UPSd my AOS forms and they wanted $39.00 to overnight them.

I Fedexed my DS-230 overnight and they charged me $26.00 and change.

[Ready2Kl 1]

Ah, what those dang Americans have been responsible for is neutralizing my accent in four years, which wasn't quite strong to begin with. I can fake an American quite well by now with their "As" instead of "Uhs."

My first language since I was three has been English, it is what instruction was imparted in at my school right through from primary to high school -- my second language is my "mother tongue," Bengali, and third is the national language, Hindi.

Hindi is not a national language in India Just thought I'd correct you on that one.

[AUS2USA 0]

i'm filling out i-864 on behalf of my wife as she is at work atm. A few questions:

1. In part 3, do I put my details AGAIN even though I put them into part 2 "Principal immigrant"?

2. in part 5 Q 21, do I put a '1' for spouse as well?? Even though i'm not currently living in the States??

I hope this made sense. It doesn't to me haha

[M&ME 2]

haha funny! I know what you mean... I have to correct my husband sometimes!!

I also attended private English classes for 4 years before going to the US. But I don't think I would ever be fluent if i hadn't live there. I still have a lot to work on mine... what I really hate is my accent, though. Hubby doesn't want me to take accent reduction classes, he thinks it's cute. LOL

I agree, I love my wife's accent.

[AUS2USA 0]

Hmmm, i don't think i even need a joint sponsor. ah well, better safe than sorry

[christeen 966]

MrsW--Thankyou. Yes, I did attend college in the U.S. for four years on a F-1. But I also attended a fine English-medium school in Calcutta while growing up so don't think those dang Americans are responsible for my English language skills. Seriously, my husband can't spell.

This reminds me of the time I was in the health center for an infection. The nurse remarked, "Wow, you speak English so well!" So I grinned at her and said, "Shockingly enough, so do you!" Then we had a right laugh about it.

I'm from Tennessee/Alabama border and after getting off the phone with my momma, I need some accent reduction classes!!! Normally, I do pretty well. I think, not to sound like I fell off the turnip truck, but after a bit on the phone or after a visit... whew, get the redneck translator program (aka... the ol' speak and spell)...lol..

i'm filling out i-864 on behalf of my wife as she is at work atm. A few questions:

1. In part 3, do I put my details AGAIN even though I put them into part 2 "Principal immigrant"?

2. in part 5 Q 21, do I put a '1' for spouse as well?? Even though i'm not currently living in the States??

I hope this made sense. It doesn't to me haha

Yes, you have to put the information for the principal immigrant... And you ONLY count each person ONCE... the extra question about spouse is if you were say sponsoring children or parents and you were not the principal immigrant... If it is you and your wife, then the total should be 2...

[Gina2010 1]

I agree, I love my wife's accent.

After I could understand what my husband was trying to say, I started loving his too : )

Just so y'all know what an RFE looks like....... ridiculously vague.....fabulous! Not sure if it is for a police clearance or for a drunk driving he had 10 years ago....we have to wait for the letter in the snail mail to find out the details. sucky ; P

NATIONAL VISA CENTER

ATTN. DR

31 ROCHESTER AVENUE, STE 100

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-2909

*TIA2********

(Checklist Letter Response)

CR1

F*****( P****

MISSING DOCUMENT LIST FOR: P*****, F****

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______COURT RECORDS:_______________________________________________

Please submit court or prison records indicating the nature of this person's conviction and sentence.

These records should bear the official seal of the issuing authority.

[AW202/25/2010] TIA2*********

[mrs. wife! 3]

ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! :crying:

Looks like they sent the transcripts to our old address!!!!!! Wanna hang myself!!!

Hubby just talked to them and they said they are sending it by fax within the next 48 hours!

I'm so pissed!!! :bonk: