NVC April 2010 Edition!

[Sean John 0]

SJ! You're back! Any news?

I never went away TB, I couldnt have stayed away from my VJ family... I've been checking in everyday.

But the situation on my wife's PCC remains the same. The curfew has been lifted from 6am to 6pm and she was able to get to the police commissioner's office to inquire on her PCC and was told that the Officers incharge that need to sign off on the Certificate are on duty trying to control the mobs and the riots and it could be a few more days before they step into the office and sit down to sign on all the certificates. Although she did play smart and bribed her file to the top of the pile,so there's some hope of obtaining it at the start of next week (fingers crossed). I think I need some foodporn for comfort... Where's Estrella when you need her?

[estrellademiel 7]

nothing Kari.. I am just reading interview experience in a forum for dominicans..its really nice because until december 2009 the IV unit consul chief of Dominican Rep. was also a member of the forum and He give tips to how to expect in the interview or what to bring etc.. so I am just reading

sean john let me see if in my email there is something that I have prepare as I am in the office and not in my laptop...let me help you heheh

[RandomRealityShif 5]

Thanks for the advice everyone, I guess I'll just wait it out a few more days and hopefully things start moving.

[♥Muslimqueen♥ 2]

what forum?? de que hablas??

Haha funny! I like reading when you guys write in spanish. I speak spanish also

[tharnsur 1]

I never went away TB, I couldnt have stayed away from my VJ family... I've been checking in everyday.

But the situation on my wife's PCC remains the same. The curfew has been lifted from 6am to 6pm and she was able to get to the police commissioner's office to inquire on her PCC and was told that the Officers incharge that need to sign off on the Certificate are on duty trying to control the mobs and the riots and it could be a few more days before they step into the office and sit down to sign on all the certificates. Although she did play smart and bribed her file to the top of the pile,so there's some hope of obtaining it at the start of next week (fingers crossed). I think I need some foodporn for comfort... Where's Estrella when you need her?

SJ - that is crazy!!!! i hope you get all your documents soon.

Edited April 8, 2010 by tharnsur

[estrellademiel 7]

MQ MI AMOR.. DIME... HOW IS EVERYTHING?? NO NEWS YET??

Sean John

let me know if this help a little

[sachinky 465]

Matt--Wow, that's freaking awesome! Never heard of this happening, before. But congrats, wow, two whole weeks ahead! So happy for you.

Tatyana--I emailed them at the email address that's on the "Contact Us" page but they never responded to it. The request was officially made by a Congressman's aide, they informed my husband that Bombay was booked solid and there was no way they could reschedule it. Bombay has actually been good about answering questions via phone but no response through emails.

[TheBears 9]

duh - how did I miss this? Mr. Sachinky's income will be evaluated AT the poverty guidelines level, NOT at 125 percent . Non military ppl are evaluated at 125 percent of the poverty guidelines.

You didn't miss it, Darnell. You're confused, I think. Diets do that to ya. They make you all and stuff. Remedy: Stop the diet.

What's going on is that Scott is another member here. He's military. He was able to get his petition and interview date expedited. Totally jealous and happy for him all at the same time!

I never went away TB, I couldnt have stayed away from my VJ family... I've been checking in everyday.

But the situation on my wife's PCC remains the same. The curfew has been lifted from 6am to 6pm and she was able to get to the police commissioner's office to inquire on her PCC and was told that the Officers incharge that need to sign off on the Certificate are on duty trying to control the mobs and the riots and it could be a few more days before they step into the office and sit down to sign on all the certificates. Although she did play smart and bribed her file to the top of the pile,so there's some hope of obtaining it at the start of next week (fingers crossed). I think I need some foodporn for comfort... Where's Estrella when you need her?

That's good. Top of the stack is good. Hopefully things calm down soon so her case can be all wrapped up.

Husby's citing concerns over Red Shirt demonstrations as a reason to postpone his medical. He's really being a big wuss because he doesn't want to have his blood drawn.

nothing Kari.. I am just reading interview experience in a forum for dominicans..its really nice because until december 2009 the IV unit consul chief of Dominican Rep. was also a member of the forum and He give tips to how to expect in the interview or what to bring etc.. so I am just reading

sean john let me see if in my email there is something that I have prepare as I am in the office and not in my laptop...let me help you heheh

Nice!!

The best we have is a forum by Thai girls who have been through it already. It's not the same. They can't answer questions like : Is it bad that the wife has sent money to the husband? It's against cultural norms, but how can I not help support my husband? Wouldn't that be worse? So to show the Western Union receipts or not... Husby is taking it in as backup, not as initial evidence.

JULISSA!!! Oh my word!!

Will you come live with me instead of with your husband? Pleaaaaase!

[Dawn654 0]

We got the Sign In Failed..... "Please be advised that the case that you attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please click on the Contact the NVC hyperlink if you believe that you have received this message in error." Woooohhooooooooo

I want to thank everyone at Visajourney for your great help, and also wish everybody else the best of luck with your journeys. Now to wait for the interview.

Thank you all.

nice!! congrats!!!

[M&ME 2]

Thanks everyone!

Matt--Wow, that's freaking awesome! Never heard of this happening, before. But congrats, wow, two whole weeks ahead! So happy for you.

I'm super happy about it, of course. Our case worker is so cool, I'm on a first name bases with him. Funny thing is, his grandparents live like 45 minutes from me over here... Crazy, small world afterall!

[atsleumas 3]

Congrats M&ME.. that is great news indeed

[estrellademiel 7]

hahahahaha kariiiii SOPORTO!!!! Let's do it!!!

[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.

4) Check the pinned STUPID RFEs thread in IR-1/CR-1 forum.

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.

Folks--please make sure your official VJ timelines are up to date. Remember this is our only source of predictions. Thankyou!

[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)

2009 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

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

2007 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS Tax Transcript

Letter of Employment

Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months

Bank Statements.

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.

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

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

[sachinky 465]

RFE (Request For Evidence) NOTES from the LingChe guides:

Stay on top of your case during your stay in NVC so you catch an RFE as soon as it pops up.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOU HAVE AN RFE, USE CAUTION. The RFE advice below is under review. A VJ member has reported that they know of instances where sending in RFE information has delayed cases. We are waiting for specific information on these instances, and until such time we caution all users of the guide to use their best judgement in responding to a "possible RFE".

If you review your packages, you might even find an RFE before NVC does, and can send the correction at anytime.

When reviewing your package, it's helpful to know some common RFE as linked here as well as searching the forums.

If you are issued an RFE, send the required documents.

IF YOU CONFIRM WITH NVC THAT YOU HAVE AN RFE, DISREGARD THE WARNING ABOVE.:

--BARCODED cover sheet you printed from the website, but when addressing your package, change the Attention line from "ATTN: CMR" to "ATTN: DR"

--Your own Cover Sheet listing the documents you're sending and reason.

--Include the documents missing or corrected based on operator suggestion and your own common sense.

Address it to:

National Visa Center

Attn.: DR

31 Rochester Avenue, suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909