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T & M   0

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Hi,

We recently submitted DS-230 with all the required documents. NVC replied saying that the Birth Certificate I submitted was not an original. I was born in Libya to Serbian parents (Serbia is my native country) and they registered my birth at the Embassy of Serbia in Tripoli, Libya. Since then my Birth Certificate has always been issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Serbia. I cannot obtain a birth certificate from Libya as I am not a Libyan citizen. Is there anyone else in a similar situation? Would a letter of explanation be sufficient since I have already submitted the only original birth certificate that I have?

I would be very grateful if you could post your comments and suggestions.

Thank you so much and good luck!

USCIS : 122 Days

03-01-2010 : I-130 and Documents Sent via Express US mail

03-09-2010 : NOA1

07-01-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 90 Days

07-20-2010 : Case Number Assigned

07-21-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

07-22-2010 : Received DS-3032 Form and AOS Bill

07-22-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail & Paid AOS Bill Online

07-22-2010 : Received AOS Barcode (PAOSF I-130 Universal Letter)

07-26-2010 : AOS Bill Shows PAID

07-26-2010 : Sent Completed AOS (I-864EZ) Package via Express US mail

07-28-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

07-30-2010 : Received and Paid IV Bill Online

08-02-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

08-03-2010 : Received DS-230 Barcode (P3U Agent Universal Letter)

08-09-2010 : DS-230 Package Sent via Express US mail

08-31-2010 : Received RFE for DS-230 (Checklist Cover Letter) asking for Original B.C. and PCC

09-03-2010 : Called NVC – Review Concluded B.C. from country of birth (Libya), not from country of nationality is required!!!

09-15-2010 : Sent RFE Response via Express US mail with missing PCC and letter explaining Serbian B.C. issued by Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only B.C. we can obtain

09-20-2010 : NVC Received RFE Response

10-15-2010 : Sign-In Failed

10-18-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

11-04-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

11-11-2010 : Medical Exam

12-21-2010 : Interview Date

12-27-2010 : Visa Received

02-04-2011 : POE JFK

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Hi,

We recently submitted DS-230 with all the required documents. NVC replied saying that the Birth Certificate I submitted was not an original. I was born in Libya to Serbian parents (Serbia is my native country) and they registered my birth at the Embassy of Serbia in Tripoli, Libya. Since then my Birth Certificate has always been issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Serbia. I cannot obtain a birth certificate from Libya as I am not a Libyan citizen. Is there anyone else in a similar situation? Would a letter of explanation be sufficient since I have already submitted the only original birth certificate that I have?

I would be very grateful if you could post your comments and suggestions.

Thank you so much and good luck!

Talk to NVC supervisor and explain your situation clearly and proceed as what they say. Or email to NVC with all the details making the subject ATTN:Supervisor Sue with your NVC Case#. In addition talk to a live person as well - not the first level, second level supervisor.

At the end, suggest them the notarized affidavits from your parents in addition to your Serbia BC would be suffice.

Loto

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CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Also, is it possible to get a letter from the birth registration agency in Libya that the birth certificate is not available from here.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

  • 2 weeks later...
T & M Rookie

T & M   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Serbia
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Thank you so much for your kind reply. We will let you know what happens. Good luck and all the best!

USCIS : 122 Days

03-01-2010 : I-130 and Documents Sent via Express US mail

03-09-2010 : NOA1

07-01-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 90 Days

07-20-2010 : Case Number Assigned

07-21-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

07-22-2010 : Received DS-3032 Form and AOS Bill

07-22-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail & Paid AOS Bill Online

07-22-2010 : Received AOS Barcode (PAOSF I-130 Universal Letter)

07-26-2010 : AOS Bill Shows PAID

07-26-2010 : Sent Completed AOS (I-864EZ) Package via Express US mail

07-28-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

07-30-2010 : Received and Paid IV Bill Online

08-02-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

08-03-2010 : Received DS-230 Barcode (P3U Agent Universal Letter)

08-09-2010 : DS-230 Package Sent via Express US mail

08-31-2010 : Received RFE for DS-230 (Checklist Cover Letter) asking for Original B.C. and PCC

09-03-2010 : Called NVC – Review Concluded B.C. from country of birth (Libya), not from country of nationality is required!!!

09-15-2010 : Sent RFE Response via Express US mail with missing PCC and letter explaining Serbian B.C. issued by Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only B.C. we can obtain

09-20-2010 : NVC Received RFE Response

10-15-2010 : Sign-In Failed

10-18-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

11-04-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

11-11-2010 : Medical Exam

12-21-2010 : Interview Date

12-27-2010 : Visa Received

02-04-2011 : POE JFK

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Thank you so much for your kind reply. We will let you know what happens. Good luck and all the best!

Please let us know and good luck to you too!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Check this out from the State Dept website regarding birth certificates and unobtainable birth certificates. >>> http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html#certificates

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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T & M   0

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Anh map...

yes i was aware of the instructions posted there (they were also mailed to me in the RFE checklist response letter)...but the trouble is I don't know which government authority needs to say that it is unobtainable? The Libyan birth records? How would I even attempt to approach an institution of which country I'm not a citizen of? Even if I could, through my country's consulate/embassy, it seems like a very long, drawn out process which could possibly take months...why can't they just accept an official birth certificate that is issued by the country of nationality...they obviously verified my birth at the time and are issuing an official document saying so - why is more than that needed...it seems funny that secondary evidence such as a parent's affidavit would hold more weight than an official government issued birth certificate...

USCIS : 122 Days

03-01-2010 : I-130 and Documents Sent via Express US mail

03-09-2010 : NOA1

07-01-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 90 Days

07-20-2010 : Case Number Assigned

07-21-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

07-22-2010 : Received DS-3032 Form and AOS Bill

07-22-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail & Paid AOS Bill Online

07-22-2010 : Received AOS Barcode (PAOSF I-130 Universal Letter)

07-26-2010 : AOS Bill Shows PAID

07-26-2010 : Sent Completed AOS (I-864EZ) Package via Express US mail

07-28-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

07-30-2010 : Received and Paid IV Bill Online

08-02-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

08-03-2010 : Received DS-230 Barcode (P3U Agent Universal Letter)

08-09-2010 : DS-230 Package Sent via Express US mail

08-31-2010 : Received RFE for DS-230 (Checklist Cover Letter) asking for Original B.C. and PCC

09-03-2010 : Called NVC – Review Concluded B.C. from country of birth (Libya), not from country of nationality is required!!!

09-15-2010 : Sent RFE Response via Express US mail with missing PCC and letter explaining Serbian B.C. issued by Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only B.C. we can obtain

09-20-2010 : NVC Received RFE Response

10-15-2010 : Sign-In Failed

10-18-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

11-04-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

11-11-2010 : Medical Exam

12-21-2010 : Interview Date

12-27-2010 : Visa Received

02-04-2011 : POE JFK

  • 4 weeks later...
T & M Rookie

T & M   0

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Just to give everyone an update...if interested. The explanation letter apparently worked as we got a notification that our case was completed at NVC on Oct 18, more than 2 months after we sent in our DS230- :(. Now we have to wait for the interview to be scheduled, for which supposedly missed the scheduling window for November (first two weeks of the previous month - grrr). I wonder if this will be brought up again at the interview....I still don't understand why on our case completion letter the "Country of Chargeability" is still stating Libya....As I understand, this has no effect on spousal immigrant visas, so I'm going to ignore it. It still is bothersome though....thoughts?

USCIS : 122 Days

03-01-2010 : I-130 and Documents Sent via Express US mail

03-09-2010 : NOA1

07-01-2010 : NOA2

NVC : 90 Days

07-20-2010 : Case Number Assigned

07-21-2010 : E-Mails Given to NVC Operator

07-22-2010 : Received DS-3032 Form and AOS Bill

07-22-2010 : DS-3032 Sent by E-Mail & Paid AOS Bill Online

07-22-2010 : Received AOS Barcode (PAOSF I-130 Universal Letter)

07-26-2010 : AOS Bill Shows PAID

07-26-2010 : Sent Completed AOS (I-864EZ) Package via Express US mail

07-28-2010 : DS-3032 Accepted

07-30-2010 : Received and Paid IV Bill Online

08-02-2010 : IV Bill Shows PAID

08-03-2010 : Received DS-230 Barcode (P3U Agent Universal Letter)

08-09-2010 : DS-230 Package Sent via Express US mail

08-31-2010 : Received RFE for DS-230 (Checklist Cover Letter) asking for Original B.C. and PCC

09-03-2010 : Called NVC – Review Concluded B.C. from country of birth (Libya), not from country of nationality is required!!!

09-15-2010 : Sent RFE Response via Express US mail with missing PCC and letter explaining Serbian B.C. issued by Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the only B.C. we can obtain

09-20-2010 : NVC Received RFE Response

10-15-2010 : Sign-In Failed

10-18-2010 : Case Completed at NVC

11-04-2010 : Interview Date Assigned

Embassy :

11-11-2010 : Medical Exam

12-21-2010 : Interview Date

12-27-2010 : Visa Received

02-04-2011 : POE JFK

LotofPatience Veteran

LotofPatience   65

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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Just to give everyone an update...if interested. The explanation letter apparently worked as we got a notification that our case was completed at NVC on Oct 18, more than 2 months after we sent in our DS230- :(. Now we have to wait for the interview to be scheduled, for which supposedly missed the scheduling window for November (first two weeks of the previous month - grrr). I wonder if this will be brought up again at the interview....I still don't understand why on our case completion letter the "Country of Chargeability" is still stating Libya....As I understand, this has no effect on spousal immigrant visas, so I'm going to ignore it. It still is bothersome though....thoughts?

That's a great news, T&M!

NVC will pass it. That does not mean you are done. CO is the person who decides it finally. Chances are there to bring it up at the interview. Prepare very well for it. And Good luck to your interview :thumbs:

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

 
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