NVC May 2010 Edition!

[antoneya 9]

O.K. I know there is still about a week to go in April, but I’m taking this slow as I not in any hurry as of right now. I know I will still be at NVC in May.

All you April NOA2 people welcome.

And I hope all you NVC April people don’t have to be here other then in an advisory role.

[TheBears 9]

Nooooooo! I'm still holding some hope that an interview letter will appear out of nowhere next week.

Yea, right!

See you in a week!

[bextavaz 4]

I am DEFINITELY going to be in here... and I reckon I will be in these threads for at least another couple of months

[Deb+Steve 13]

I am DEFINITELY going to be in here... and I reckon I will be in these threads for at least another couple of months

I didn't think that they generated the IV bill unless there was a visa available. Might not be that long for you ...

[bextavaz 4]

I didn't think that they generated the IV bill unless there was a visa available. Might not be that long for you ...

Looking at the Visa Bulletin vs. my priority date the difference is about 6mths... so unless it jumps 6mths for the June bulletin, I'd say it'll be a little while

Although, if what you say is actually true... I will look more like this:

Edited April 24, 2010 by bextavaz

[Deb+Steve 13]

Well, here's hoping I don't look like this ... so that you look like this and then I can come in and make like so ...

[Vanessa1 7]

Looking at the Visa Bulletin vs. my priority date the difference is about 6mths... so unless it jumps 6mths for the June bulletin, I'd say it'll be a little while

Although, if what you say is actually true... I will look more like this:

I'm not really sure what you mean by visa bulletin and priority date but I can say that if you follow the shortcut suggestions and read up on common RFE's so you can avoid them, you can get through NVC rather quickly. Also, if you have your documents ready to go. That's usually the biggest slow down, unless you get an RFE.

Edited April 24, 2010 by Vanessa1

[Deb+Steve 13]

I'm not really sure what you mean by visa bulletin and priority date but I can say that if you follow the shortcut suggestions and read up on common RFE's so you can avoid them, you can get through NVC rather quickly. Also, if you have your documents ready to go. That's usually the biggest slow down, unless you get an RFE.

Bex' visa is not an IR1/CR1 ... he falls under unmarried child over 21.

[lori7734 6]

I'm not really sure what you mean by visa bulletin and priority date but I can say that if you follow the shortcut suggestions and read up on common RFE's so you can avoid them, you can get through NVC rather quickly. Also, if you have your documents ready to go. That's usually the biggest slow down, unless you get an RFE.

MY CASE COMPLETED AT NVC DEC 22,2009 BUT STILL SITTING THERE 4 INTERVIEW DO I COUNT AS NVC STAGE STILL

[Vanessa1 7]

Bex' visa is not an IR1/CR1 ... he falls under unmarried child over 21.

Ooooh ok! I didn't even look at that. Thanks Deb+Steve!

[Deb+Steve 13]

MY CASE COMPLETED AT NVC DEC 22,2009 BUT STILL SITTING THERE 4 INTERVIEW DO I COUNT AS NVC STAGE STILL

If you need to come in and vent about the looooong wait at Ghana ... absolutely!!!

[bextavaz 4]

Bex' visa is not an IR1/CR1 ... he falls under unmarried child over 21.

Tbh I'm not even sure what name my visa is given... it says F-1 on the paperwork, so I'm guessing that's it... but the profile settings don't have an "F-1" option

Still, I'll remain in these threads and rant until I CC @ NVC... haha

[RyannTanya 2]

Wow.. a May NVC thread is already started? I hope our case will get early next month and get an interview date for June.

[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 before sending in your packages.

5) Mail your DS230 package to your USC spouse as soon as you get your NOA2. That way he/she can overnight it to NVC as soon as the IV bill clears.

6) Get your taxes, employment letter, paystubs, PCCs, civil documents etc. while you wait for the NOA2.

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.