NVC March 2010 Edition!

[atsleumas 3]

*burps* Trust me...it was. Now I feel kind of drunk because I think they did the chicken in alchohol.

You are so funny..... Drunk pon chicken!?

[intricacies 0]

The police thing from the city commisioners office took 3-4 days. and passport office one took her 7-10 days cuz her passport has been issued recntly(less than a year ago)

Thanks man! Should have been prepared but this is making me (us) crazy.

[TatyanaR 6]

Good question... I forget. Wheres Sach when we need her? Where is our Fearless Leader?!

Well now that she has a LIF maybe she is going to sleep ontime. She can somewhat relax a little well not really until the interview is scheduled.

[estrellademiel 7]

No surprise here.. I can still sign in

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Maybe they know you need a little bit of "alcohol" in your system to get through the day with the whole NVC mess.

:rofl: That's probably it! I'm not expecting any CC or LIF until couple weeks from now.

[TatyanaR 6]

Wow, did anyone listen to this guy?

He has quite a few videos on YouTube. Maybe it will be helpful to someone. Edited March 25, 2010 by TatyanaR

[sachinky 465]

Hello y'all.

I just got back from dinner with the fam.

Ok, the AVR is updated at 3PM and 10PM and once more in the morning at around 10AM. The last one is unconfirmed though.

The payment portal can fail at anytime but recent trends seem to suggest around 6:30PM EST.

Edited March 25, 2010 by sachinky

[TatyanaR 6]

Ok, the AVR is updated at 3PM and 10PM and once more in the morning at around 10AM. The last one is unconfirmed though.

The payment portal can fail at anytime but recent trends seem to suggest around 6:30PM EST.

Thank you!

[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.

3) Double check the PCC requirements in the regional forums as they are country specific.

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.

1-2 days for IV bill to be PAID.

8-11 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

This is the link to the NVC payment portal. Save it. You're gonna be checking in a lot.

https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

[sachinky 465]

Regarding the AOS package:

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.

A guide to the DS230 packet for Indian beneficiaries.

--Cover sheet for Immigrant Visa Bill of $400.

--Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (Beneficiary's full name, and date of birth are written on back of both).

--DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary.

--DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary, unsigned, as of yet, per instructions.

--Original Marriage certificate

--Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

--Original Birth Certificate

--Photocopy of Birth Certificate

--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Local Police Station, Calcutta

--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Regional Passport Office, Calcutta

--Photocopy of beneficiary's Indian passport.

Note: Before sending out the packages, read through the STUPID RFEs pinned thread.

Edited March 25, 2010 by sachinky

[TatyanaR 6]

Well, if AVR updates @ 3pm, 7min more. Hope mine will update but don't want to hear anything about an RFE.

[norob 0]

oh thank you so so much sachinky.thanks a ton

Regarding the AOS package:

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.

A guide to the DS230 packet for Indian beneficiaries.

--Cover sheet for Immigrant Visa Bill of $400.

--Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (Beneficiary's full name, and date of birth are written on back of both).

--DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary.

--DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary, unsigned, as of yet, per instructions.

--Original Marriage certificate

--Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

--Original Birth Certificate

--Photocopy of Birth Certificate

--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Local Police Station, Calcutta

--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Regional Passport Office, Calcutta

--Photocopy of beneficiary's Indian passport.

Note: Before sending out the packages, read through the STUPID RFEs pinned thread.

oh thank you so so much sachinky.thanks a ton

[sachinky 465]

Rob--No problem. Welcome to our thread!

Read through it, all the forms and the shortcuts.

Don't be afraid to post a question if you have any doubts or need any clarifications.

Wishing you a speedy RFE-free journey!

[sachinky 465]

Those with interview dates already scheduled--

Ananthu (04/11/2010)

ScottandMhay (04/15/2010)

Lashbanda (04/27/2010)

SPSGuy (04/26/2010)

CP2009 (04/26/2010)

KulayBlue (05/06/2010)

PKG2010 (05/28/2010)

[sachinky 465]

This DHL thing is driving me freakin' insane. I'm obsessively tracking 3 different packages sent to Mumbai this week, complete with text/email notifications without ANY idea if any one of them is even MINE.

GAWD. And y'all thought I was relaxing post-case completion.