August 2010 NVC thread!!!!!

[Pru 0]

2 passport size photos

your marriage certificate

300 rs.

Her Passport.

kool thkx for the help lets wait n c wht happns

[msd 3]

Thank you so much for your reply.

Specially for answering each question specifically

No problemo!

[TomD 4]

Okay, I know I am not the brightest bulb in the closet. Thats acceptable to me. I have still managed to eek out a modest living for most of my life. So having said that I send in a question regarding my wife's Passport to the NVC. I was hoping they would be able to give me some guidance or clarify what I needed to do. Here was the question I had:

I have a question regarding my wife's Philippines passport. Upon receipt

of the IV DS-230 Invoice from the NVC, I will be submitting our IV

package. I have a copy of my wife's passport which is still valid for 2

more years. However, this passport is in her maiden name. She is in the

process of renewing her passport but the new one will not be completed

and ready at the time I submit the IV DS-230 package. Will it be

acceptable to submit her current passport BIO page with the IV package

and for her to bring in her new passport with the proper name and a copy

of her Bio Page with her to the interview?

Thanks you for your assistance

Respectfully,

THIS IS THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM NVC

Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

Please submit the requested documents to the NVC for review.

If a period of one year passes from the last date of contact with the

NVC (by email, telephone or mail), all submitted fees and documents will

expire. In that case, your fees will need to be repaid and documents

will need to be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration

process.

Sincerely,

Jesus

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc.

Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions

provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or

refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be

considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and

Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such

information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,

administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and

other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM

guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,

retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance

upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

WHAT??? Well to be fair the response only took 7 days so maybe they didn't have time to fully understand the question. Is it me or have I so poorly ask my question that a 5th grader would not be able to understand it? HELP ME cause I am just amazed with this response. I like the fact that Jesus responded to me but... No wonder things move so slowly. Maybe I should send NVC and Evelyn Woods reading course for Christmas as a means to reduce the waste and abuse in Government.

I did reply by apologizing for asking my question so poorly that they were not able to understand it. I also ask that perhaps a supervisor there might be able to decipher my message and let me know what I failed to communicate to them to prevent recurrence.

TALK ABOUT SHOCK AND AWE... What kind of qualification are required to work at the NVC? We are doomed...

Edited August 16, 2010 by TomD

[msd 3]

Okay, I know I am not the brightest bulb in the closet. Thats acceptable to me. I have still managed to eek out a modest living for most of my life. So having said that I send in a question regarding my wife's Passport to the NVC. I was hoping they would be able to give me some guidance or clarify what I needed to do. Here was the question I had:

I have a question regarding my wife's Philippines passport. Upon receipt

of the IV DS-230 Invoice from the NVC, I will be submitting our IV

package. I have a copy of my wife's passport which is still valid for 2

more years. However, this passport is in her maiden name. She is in the

process of renewing her passport but the new one will not be completed

and ready at the time I submit the IV DS-230 package. Will it be

acceptable to submit her current passport BIO page with the IV package

and for her to bring in her new passport with the proper name and a copy

of her Bio Page with her to the interview?

Thanks you for your assistance

Respectfully,

Ok question to you. Did your wife chenge her name after the marriage? If not, then go ahead and submit this copy of her passport and have her just bring the new one to the interview.

If YES, then it's a little confusing. Did you file the petition in her old name or the new one?

[OBX 51]

Okay, I know I am not the brightest bulb in the closet. Thats acceptable to me. I have still managed to eek out a modest living for most of my life. So having said that I send in a question regarding my wife's Passport to the NVC. I was hoping they would be able to give me some guidance or clarify what I needed to do. Here was the question I had:

I have a question regarding my wife's Philippines passport. Upon receipt

of the IV DS-230 Invoice from the NVC, I will be submitting our IV

package. I have a copy of my wife's passport which is still valid for 2

more years. However, this passport is in her maiden name. She is in the

process of renewing her passport but the new one will not be completed

and ready at the time I submit the IV DS-230 package. Will it be

acceptable to submit her current passport BIO page with the IV package

and for her to bring in her new passport with the proper name and a copy

of her Bio Page with her to the interview?

Thanks you for your assistance

Respectfully,

THIS IS THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM NVC

Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

Please submit the requested documents to the NVC for review.

If a period of one year passes from the last date of contact with the

NVC (by email, telephone or mail), all submitted fees and documents will

expire. In that case, your fees will need to be repaid and documents

will need to be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration

process.

Sincerely,

Jesus

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc.

Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions

provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or

refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be

considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and

Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such

information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,

administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and

other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM

guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,

retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance

upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

WHAT??? Well to be fair the response only took 7 days so maybe they didn't have time to fully understand the question. Is it me or have I so poorly ask my question that a 5th grader would not be able to understand it? HELP ME cause I am just amazed with this response. I like the fact that Jesus responded to me but... No wonder things move so slowly. Maybe I should send NVC and Evelyn Woods reading course for Christmas as a means to reduce the waste and abuse in Government.

I did reply by apologizing for asking my question so poorly that they were not able to understand it. I also ask that perhaps a supervisor there might be able to decipher my message and let me know what I failed to communicate to them to prevent recurrence.

TALK ABOUT SHOCK AND AWE... What kind of qualification are required to work at the NVC? We are doomed...

I don't think they understood your question. IMO just bring her new passport to the interview. This is the passport she will give them and the visa will be inserted into it. As a result her green card will be issued in the name on this passport. You could also include a note with your IV package explaining this situation. Alternatively, you could wait to submit your IV package until she has the new passport, not sure how much that would set you back.

Edited August 16, 2010 by OBX

[BigSigh 12]

Tom- You expect them to answer your question?! It's not like they get paid or anything! I sure hope they get it figured out.

Good luck to everyone this week! I hope we have some more happy people!

[TomD 4]

Guys, I though the question was a really simple one. I just wanted some level of assurance that what I was thinking would be okay. If the workers cant handle simple questions then its no wonder it takes so long to get through this process.

MSD, Her name was changed once the wedding papers were finalized. She then changed here name on other documents like insurance card, employee info, bank account etc... and is using her new name as we speak, in her day to day activities.

OBX, Clearly this Jesus person didn't understand the question or couldnt formulate a response and to me this is inexcusable. If I was ordering a Cheese Burger it would not be such a big deal but this is the National VISA Center. I would think there would be an ability requirement for positions held by their workers. As a Tax payer I find it upsetting that our Government or their workers are so inept. Some level of performance is needed for any type of work. Don't misunderstand me. I dont blame Jesus. He is just collecting a check. I blame the NVC who hired him.

Yes we used her wed name from the first although they did ask for Maiden Names in the paperwork submitted. I agree with you about bring the new passport with her for her interview. That will be the name they put on her VISA and other documentation like SSN. I just want her new name used because it will save us additional frustration down the road.

[TomD 4]

Tom- You expect them to answer your question?! It's not like they get paid or anything! I sure hope they get it figured out.

Good luck to everyone this week! I hope we have some more happy people!

Well its lead, follow or get out of the way in my world. I hope you get any questions you need answers to answered in a manner that will expidite your journey. No misinformation or SAY WHAT type responses.

Bye the Bye How are things going Teya. I hope you can see some light down the road.

Edited August 16, 2010 by TomD

[msd 3]

Guys, I though the question was a really simple one. I just wanted some level of assurance that what I was thinking would be okay. If the workers cant handle simple questions then its no wonder it takes so long to get through this process.

MSD, Her name was changed once the wedding papers were finalized. She then changed here name on other documents like insurance card, employee info, bank account etc... and is using her new name as we speak, in her day to day activities.

Hmm in that case it would probably be better to have a new passport with the married name in it. But I'm really not sure if she can still use the old one since the new one IS her name now. Hopefully somebody else can answer this. Maybe open an own thread for it so more people will read it?

Edited August 16, 2010 by msd

[TomD 4]

Hmm in that case it would probably be better to have a new passport with the married name in it. But I'm really not sure if she can still use the old one since the new one IS her name now. Hopefully somebody else can answer this. Maybe open an own thread for it so more people will read it?

Its not a problem. I dont need a new thread for this. Her new passport will have her new married name on it. Thats the main reason for getting a new one. I would think the majority of people change their name after marriage. With the speed of NVC we still have lots of time for her to get a new one and its being worked on now. Passports are not that hard to get, especially if you already have a valid on. Its all good. Thanks...

[msd 3]

Okeydokey! I'm glad this is getting resolved. And yea... lots of time to do stuff now that NVC is so slowww...

In other words: I was able to track our casefile as picked up by DHL today. Nice!

[Darnell 8,478]

Ug. I think a lot of this silliness can be 'fixed' by including a color print of a scan of her CURRENT (with married name) passport BIO PAGE.

If she doesn't have the gear at home -

she can get into a copy shop, have it scanned at hi-res, then coverted to PNG file format,

she or the copy shop, can email it to you, you can print it out on a color printer,

then include it with the DS-230, with the DS-230 showing her married name and any prior names (maiden name).

It's really not that confoozaling, I swear.

Now, as to 'Jesus' response to you - wth? There was no 'document' in his 'document request' - or did you edit that out?

Want some steam, to cook Jesus a bit?

Prepare a case, on this incident, submit it to the Ombudsman's office.

ug ug ..

Warmest Regards...

-----

Okay, I know I am not the brightest bulb in the closet. Thats acceptable to me. I have still managed to eek out a modest living for most of my life. So having said that I send in a question regarding my wife's Passport to the NVC. I was hoping they would be able to give me some guidance or clarify what I needed to do. Here was the question I had:

I have a question regarding my wife's Philippines passport. Upon receipt

of the IV DS-230 Invoice from the NVC, I will be submitting our IV

package. I have a copy of my wife's passport which is still valid for 2

more years. However, this passport is in her maiden name. She is in the

process of renewing her passport but the new one will not be completed

and ready at the time I submit the IV DS-230 package. Will it be

acceptable to submit her current passport BIO page with the IV package

and for her to bring in her new passport with the proper name and a copy

of her Bio Page with her to the interview?

Thanks you for your assistance

Respectfully,

THIS IS THE RESPONSE I RECEIVED FROM NVC

Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

Please submit the requested documents to the NVC for review.

If a period of one year passes from the last date of contact with the

NVC (by email, telephone or mail), all submitted fees and documents will

expire. In that case, your fees will need to be repaid and documents

will need to be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration

process.

Sincerely,

Jesus

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc.

Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions

provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or

refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be

considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and

Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such

information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,

administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and

other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM

guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,

retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance

upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

WHAT??? Well to be fair the response only took 7 days so maybe they didn't have time to fully understand the question. Is it me or have I so poorly ask my question that a 5th grader would not be able to understand it? HELP ME cause I am just amazed with this response. I like the fact that Jesus responded to me but... No wonder things move so slowly. Maybe I should send NVC and Evelyn Woods reading course for Christmas as a means to reduce the waste and abuse in Government.

I did reply by apologizing for asking my question so poorly that they were not able to understand it. I also ask that perhaps a supervisor there might be able to decipher my message and let me know what I failed to communicate to them to prevent recurrence.

TALK ABOUT SHOCK AND AWE... What kind of qualification are required to work at the NVC? We are doomed...

[Darnell 8,478]

Hello people,

These are the documents i will be attaching along with form.

 Original Birth Certificate of Petitioner and a photocopy

Petitioner's birth certificate not needed, unless

--naturalized citizen or

--included in I-864 when using a parent as a co-sponser - proves up the parent/child relationship.

--you had no 'birth record' given with I-130 submittal (no birth certificate copy, or no USC passport bio page copy)

Edited August 16, 2010 by Darnell

[TomD 4]

Ug. I think a lot of this silliness can be 'fixed' by including a color print of a scan of her CURRENT (with married name) passport BIO PAGE.

If she doesn't have the gear at home -

she can get into a copy shop, have it scanned at hi-res, then coverted to PNG file format,

she or the copy shop, can email it to you, you can print it out on a color printer,

then include it with the DS-230, with the DS-230 showing her married name and any prior names (maiden name).

It's really not that confoozaling, I swear.

Now, as to 'Jesus' response to you - wth? There was no 'document' in his 'document request' - or did you edit that out?

Want some steam, to cook Jesus a bit?

Prepare a case, on this incident, submit it to the Ombudsman's office.

ug ug ..

Warmest Regards...

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Maybe I am not clear. My wife has a passport in her maiden name. She is getting a new one issued in her married name. I provided copy of her maiden name passport to the NVC in the DS 230 pkg. Once she has her new married name passport in hand I will provide them with a copy unless they have sent our package to the Embassy.

Your correct there was no document or anything else of value. What I posted was what I got. I did take out our Names and NVC numbers and birth dates but that was all.

Thanks for the suggestion. I might if this was really important but I dont think I am really affected by this as I was just looking for a warm and fuzzy... Dont think I will do that again.

As ALways Thanks...

[BigSigh 12]

Tom- I am waiting on news that I will hopefully get tonight. One step closer to answering my should I stay or should I go question. Don't care either way...just want an answer!!!!!