NVC March 2010 Edition!

[mrs. wife! 3]

Ok, so finally after waiting for 40 minutes a very rude lady picked up the call and said they will send a letter bla bla bla

Hubby insisted and she said it looks like I was there on a J-1 visa before so they want a copy of my visa (or even the DS like estrella).

She also said that they sent us a warning saying that we "might" need a co-sponsor for the interview. But I think this is just a warning.... So I guess the AOS is complete.

Ok, so what should I do now? Scan my visa and my J1 contract, send to in-law, he prints and send it off first thing tomorrow morning, or should I wait the email?

Please guys, guide me on this. I don't know how to respond to the RFE. Also, should I include a letter saying that I was there on a J1 and before it expired I changed my status to B2, and send a copy of the approval as well? Or it will only confuse them?

Edited March 16, 2010 by mrs. wife!

[sachinky 465]

Alicia--Fine, I'll try to hang on in there, just for you guys.

Estrella--Beats me.

[atsleumas 3]

RFE'n bones? Now we know what the F stands for!

Yes. Its a new cuss word!

Ok, so finally after waiting for 40 minutes a very rude lady picked up the call and said they will send a letter bla bla bla

Hubby insisted and she said it looks like I was there on a J-1 visa before so they want a copy of my visa (or even the DS like estrella).

She also said that they sent us a warning saying that we "might" need a co-sponsor for the interview. But I think this is just a warning.... So I guess the AOS is complete.

Ok, so what should I do now? Scan my visa and my J1 contract, send to in-law, he prints and send it off first thing tomorrow morning, or should I wait the email?

Please guys, guide me on this. I don't know how to respond to the RFE. Also, should I include a letter saying that I was there on a J1 and before it expired I changed my status to B2, and send a copy of the approval as well? Or it will only confuse them?

HOLY CRAPOLA.. Really??? Ok, I have no clue on those. Estrella would know. Man..... I think the MORE info the better hon. But, I defer to those who have had to deal with that. I havent the slightest. This blows.

[estrellademiel 7]

Ok, so finally after waiting for 40 minutes a very rude lady picked up the call and said they will send a letter bla bla bla

Hubby insisted and she said it looks like I was there on a J-1 visa before so they want a copy of my visa (or even the DS like estrella).

She also said that they sent us a warning saying that we "might" need a co-sponsor for the interview. But I think this is just a warning.... So I guess the AOS is complete.

Ok, so what should I do now? Scan my visa and my J1 contract, send to in-law, he prints and send it off first thing tomorrow morning, or should I wait the email?

AMIGA

THIS IS WHAT THEY SENT ME:

______IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION:__________________________________

It appears that you have been in the United States as an Exchange Visitor. As

you know, certain participants in Exchange Visitor Programs are ineligible to

receive an immigrant visa until they have resided for two years in their country of

nationality (or country of last residence) following the completion of their stay in

the U.S. An annotation regarding the applicability of the two-year foreign

residence requirement to your case should appear in the lower-left hand corner

of your Exchange Visitor Certificate of Eligibility (Form IAP-66). Please submit a

copy of the form to this office. If you no longer possess the IAP-66, please

submit a statement containing the following information: 1) The name of the

organization sponsoring your Exchange Visitor Program, its address and the

number of the Program. 2) The date on which you obtained your Exchange

Visitor visa, or date you acquired such status after admission to the U.S. and the

date of termination of your Exchange Visitor status. 3) The country of which you

were a national and resident or, if not a national, a lawful permanent resident, at

the time you obtained your Exchange Visitor status in the U.S. 4) Your

occupation and the field of specialization in which you pursued your studies

during your Exchange Visitor Program. 5) Whether your participation in the

Program was financed in whole or in part by a U.S. Government agency, the

government of your country of nationality/last residence, or a travel grant, if any.

6) Whether you are a physician who participated in an Exchange Visitor Program

to receive a graduate medical education or training. No further action may be

taken on your immigrant visa application until you provide this office with a copy

of your Form IAP-66 or a statement containing the above information.

[sachinky 465]

So it's the same J-1 visa thingie as Estrella?

It's upto you if you want to wait till the checklist arrives (which should be by tomorrow/Thursday) or send it in right away.

Do you have all the stuff they wanted or are you gonna write that statement?

[RyannTanya 2]

Ok, so finally after waiting for 40 minutes a very rude lady picked up the call and said they will send a letter bla bla bla

Hubby insisted and she said it looks like I was there on a J-1 visa before so they want a copy of my visa (or even the DS like estrella).

She also said that they sent us a warning saying that we "might" need a co-sponsor for the interview. But I think this is just a warning.... So I guess the AOS is complete.

Ok, so what should I do now? Scan my visa and my J1 contract, send to in-law, he prints and send it off first thing tomorrow morning, or should I wait the email?

Please guys, guide me on this. I don't know how to respond to the RFE. Also, should I include a letter saying that I was there on a J1 and before it expired I changed my status to B2, and send a copy of the approval as well? Or it will only confuse them?

Sorry to hear about your RFE. It is better to send all the information you could to resolve this matter. I would say writing a letter explaining your situation plus copy of your two visas (J1/B2) will help you. Also wait for the email, so you won't confuse the ppl at NVC. Good luck and don't stress out over it too much.

[estrellademiel 7]

amiga.. as Sachi said I wrote the statement.. and add a copy of my visa because it has the anotation that I am not undre the 2 years rule.. also a copy of the stamps of the date that I arrived in USA and the date that I returned to Dom. Rep.

the program number must be written in the Visa

Edited March 16, 2010 by estrellademiel

[mrs. wife! 3]

I have everything. I have the DS2019, I have my visa, stamps on passport, everything.

So I was thinking to send the barcoded sheet and write it's a response for the RFE, attach a letter explaining that I was on a B2 visa after the J1 (I requested a change of status to USCIS before my J1 expired and they granted. So I was thinking to send that too, just in case they think I was illegal for 6 months after my J1).

And a copy of the B2 approval notice from USCIS.

What do you guys think?

ps- It's ridiculous that they don't know if we have the 2HRR. They could check this on their system right? It doesn't make any sense. Thank God I don't have the rule.

[atsleumas 3]

So it's the same J-1 visa thingie as Estrella?

It's upto you if you want to wait till the checklist arrives (which should be by tomorrow/Thursday) or send it in right away.

Do you have all the stuff they wanted or are you gonna write that statement?

So whats the consensus on responding to RFE's. Sach, I forget.. did you wait for the actual checklist email, or did you guys just send it in after you confirmed what was needed?

Im on hold with them now, to make sure there is NOTHING else we need to fix. Bastardos...

[mrs. wife! 3]

So whats the consensus on responding to RFE's. Sach, I forget.. did you wait for the actual checklist email, or did you guys just send it in after you confirmed what was needed?

Im on hold with them now, to make sure there is NOTHING else we need to fix. Bastardos...

Yeah, what do you think? Should I wait the stupid email or should I send it with the DS230 barcoded sheet?

I want to send ASAP but if I have to wait is fine too since I already missed April interview.

[vivekjay 1]

That sucks Mrs........ But glad you have everything in hand already. You will be back in the game again by end of this week. So will be Ats.

[sachinky 465]

MrsW--This is what you should do.

All the documentation.

Your own cover letter.

The DS230 barcoded cover sheet.

A DS230.

Change the ATTN line to ATTN : DR.

Or you can send it in when the RFE checklist comes in your mail.

[vivekjay 1]

Vivek--Did you get an official case complete yet?

Not as of yesterday night. I was not successful in getting through to the AVR today morning.

[mrs. wife! 3]

Guys, I'm gonna eat lunch... It's already 2:16pm. Thanks for all the support guys. I really appreciate it.

I'll be back!!!!

[Jaxson 0]

Hi Folks! Just getting caught up with reading all the posts. I am scared now for a RFE for my AOS. I sent in W2's from 2006, 07, 08, and 09. Tax returns for 06,07,08 and a job letter. I listed my income as that of the W2 for 09 not 08. Did I make a mistake?? HELP!