Sending IV packet to the NVC

[I & G 1]

I called NVC prior to sending my documents. They said send originals but they do not need a copy. Thats just what she said to me on the phone. So I sent originals but no copies. Hope it works!

[LotofPatience 65]

Well said.

[msd 3]

The copies are actually meant for the embassy I believe. I was instructed by another austrian to send copies along because if they need any at the embassy they will send you out to get some from the copyshop next door. ^^

[mustafa1232 3]

Some original or certified copies of required documents are several pages that are bound together in one way or another. Having several bound sets of documents would take NVC very much time to run through a scanner to save in a Data Base. Sending in a photo copy of each page would make it easy for them to save in their Data Base, and sending in an Original or Certified Copy, they could inspect to be Authentic. My girl's bound documents are about 10 pages each, translated and notarized. Having several sets of documents adds up to alot of pages.........

hi bob g your question about bound papers the answer is so simple if NVC HAVE PROBLEM WITH TIME TO RUN THROUGH SCANNER TO SAVE IN A DATA BASE NO PROBLEM BECAUSE NVC ALREADY HAVE A AUTOMATIC CLOUR PHOTO COPY CAMERA WHICH IS INSTALL ON A BIG PLAIN SURFACE TABLE NVC PLACE ALL ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE DOCUMENT IN PLAIN TABLE THIS CAMERA TAKE PICTURE WHOLE DOCUMENT IN JUST FEW SECOND AND YOU KNOW THE WHOLE PICTURE DOCUMENT SIZE IS ONLY 5X5 AND NVC HAVE NO PROBLEM TO SAVE THIS PICTURE IMAGE IN THEIR DATA BASE AND YOU KNOW AND EVERY ONE KNOW WHEN YOU SAVE PICTURE IMAGE IN YOUR COMPUTER YOU HAVE LOTS OF OPTION AVAILABLE IN COMPUTER TO SAW AND WATCH IMAGE OF DOCUMENT PICTURE IN SMALL AND BIG SIZE OR ANY SIZE YOU WANT AND NVC ALSO HAVE A CLOUR PHOTO COPY MACHINE SO PHOTO COPIES IS NOT A ISSUE FOR NVC

[I & G 1]

msd if thats the worst that happens in my interview I will be histatic.

[mustafa1232 3]

let's put this to rest as the NVC has in the instructions of the DS-230 said send the originals of documents required and also to send photo copies of these originals as well. So once again you have to send originals and photocopies of those originals otherwise you might get an RFE for no following instructions.

hi mark & ruth i think your talking is just like a childs play which have no solid and logical reason please talk logical and with solid reason and explaination and prove that you are right and explain in the way of common sense

[LotofPatience 65]

Mustafa,

Please check this link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2991.html#9

"Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, and any required translations to the immigrant visa interview. Original documents can then be returned to you."

NVC needs the photocopies along with IV packet with all other originals/certified copies and they will forward it to the consulate. After interview, Consulate will return the originals back to the applicant and retain the photocopies with them.

Loto

[hokuspokus 1]

hi mark & ruth i think your talking is just like a childs play which have no solid and logical reason please talk logical and with solid reason and explaination and prove that you are right and explain in the way of common sense

JUST STOP IT MAN. your posts are annoying people including myself. your just throwing out theories with NO facts. stop misleading people. i read mark and ruth post, and they have much solid answers then you do. all you have is bunch of random gibberish about top of the line scanners the embassy might have lol. no need to get emotional and worked up over online forms. Let it REST!

Edited October 3, 2010 by unmaskedtruth

[mustafa1232 3]

JUST STOP IT MAN. your posts are annoying people including myself. your just throwing out theories with NO facts. stop misleading people. i read mark and ruth post, and they have much solid answers then you do. all you have is bunch of random gibberish about top of the line scanners the embassy might have lol. no need to get emotional and worked up over online forms. Let it REST!

please talking in a decent way because this forum is respectful member forum i have never saw your post that you are discuss packet iv about nvc listen man this a discussion forum every one have a equal right to discuss about topic if iam wrong prove with your discuss that iam wrong without participate and discuss you have no right to blame any one if you have a power of prove just prove without prove and discussion dont blame any one

[MJ&RJ 7]

JUST STOP IT MAN. your posts are annoying people including myself. your just throwing out theories with NO facts. stop misleading people. i read mark and ruth post, and they have much solid answers then you do. all you have is bunch of random gibberish about top of the line scanners the embassy might have lol. no need to get emotional and worked up over online forms. Let it REST!

Dude don't respond to him as all he knows is scanners and printers.

[hokuspokus 1]

Dude don't respond to him as all he knows is scanners and printers.

your timeline is almost identical to mine. i am at the ds-230 stage right now.

marriage time, filing dates, and im at the same stage of processing for my lady. its off by few days for everything.

Edited October 4, 2010 by unmaskedtruth

[Bob g 11]

hi bob g your question about bound papers the answer is so simple if NVC HAVE PROBLEM WITH TIME TO RUN THROUGH SCANNER TO SAVE IN A DATA BASE NO PROBLEM BECAUSE NVC ALREADY HAVE A AUTOMATIC CLOUR PHOTO COPY CAMERA WHICH IS INSTALL ON A BIG PLAIN SURFACE TABLE NVC PLACE ALL ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE DOCUMENT IN PLAIN TABLE THIS CAMERA TAKE PICTURE WHOLE DOCUMENT IN JUST FEW SECOND AND YOU KNOW THE WHOLE PICTURE DOCUMENT SIZE IS ONLY 5X5 AND NVC HAVE NO PROBLEM TO SAVE THIS PICTURE IMAGE IN THEIR DATA BASE AND YOU KNOW AND EVERY ONE KNOW WHEN YOU SAVE PICTURE IMAGE IN YOUR COMPUTER YOU HAVE LOTS OF OPTION AVAILABLE IN COMPUTER TO SAW AND WATCH IMAGE OF DOCUMENT PICTURE IN SMALL AND BIG SIZE OR ANY SIZE YOU WANT AND NVC ALSO HAVE A CLOUR PHOTO COPY MACHINE SO PHOTO COPIES IS NOT A ISSUE FOR NVC

I have no personal knowledge of how the NVC handles documents that is sent in. For 2 1/2 years I have read the government websites, Visa Journey and other websites similar and tried to understand the best way to deal with this process. My conclusion is not bind, stable, glue, paper clip, ring bind, or use tabs on any side or top of the documents. I am not an office worker, so I try to understand this process as best I can, and not make it any more difficult for the Visa workers. When the government website says, "do not put tabs on the top or sides", I figure they have a reason.

[mustafa1232 3]

national visa center- us department of state part III

I THINK THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY

this is the concluding part of the three-part article on the National Visa Center, where bulk of the processing of family and employment petitions are completed.

Original documents

For I-130-based IV consular processing cases, when a file is terminated and then reopened, the NVC requests a new DS-230 and I-864, and also requests that the supporting documents (including original marriage and birth certificates, etc.) to be sent anew. If the NVC did not return the originals to the petitioner or beneficiary and, presumably, still possesses them, what should the attorney do to request that the NVC locate and integrate the documents so that they are reviewed as part of the reopened file?

When cases are terminated at NVC, the original documents are destroyed per 9 FAM 42.83 PN5.1, Note: Petitions Terminated under INA 203(g).

How does NVC determine whether a birth or other civil record is an “original” document? Particularly with Middle Eastern countries, members report receiving repeated requests for “original” documents when the original has been submitted.

The NVC uses the reciprocity tables along with document exemplars received from post in making determinations for original documentation.

Also, the NVC does not accept that the original death certificate for a previous spouse is not available because only one original is issued by the government and that copy was issued to his immediate family (i.e., mother, brothers, sisters). A written statement from the applicant or issuing authority stating the document is unavailable will suffice for NVC processing, however this does not waive the requirement for the case. The post may still require the documentation at the time of interview.

The NVC will set the Document Status in their system to “U” which indicates “The applicant has informed the NVC that the required document is unavailable.”

I-129F

What documents does the NVC send to the consulates in I-129F cases?

NVC provides post with the petition and all supporting documents that are sent from USCIS.

Specifically, are the G-325 As for petitioner and beneficiary sent?

Yes, if they are provided with the approved petition.

I-130

A member has several cases in which I-130s were forwarded to the NVC and now needs a copy of the approval or the application for purposes of adjusting status. What is the best way for an attorney to get a copy of the I-130 approval out of a file pending at the NVC? USCIS will have the I-130 approval information for the purpose of filing for the adjustment of status. The attorney will need to request a copy of the I-130 filed at NVC through the FOIA process.

How long do FOIA requests take:

FOIA direct through NVC —10-20 days

FOIA via Washington — NVC cannot provide a processing time

FOIA sent to NVC but cannot be processed through NVC - NVC cannot provide a processing time.

I-824

What is the procedure to follow when an I-824 approval notice is received?

I-824 Follow-to-join applications are processed the same as the original petitions.

Should members contact the NVC and request fee bills?

No, they will be emailed or mailed automatically.

Or will the attorney of record or petitioner automatically receive notification of fee bills? If the attorney contacts the NVC automated system to see whether the I-824 petition has arrived, does the attorney enter the USCIS case receipt number for the I-824, or for the principal’s adjustment of status application, or for the underlying I-130 or I-140?

The receipt number used is the I-824 follow to joint application.

Priority dates

We understand that NVC does not make determinations on Western Hemisphere priority dates, or other recapture of priority dates. Neverthe-less, we must go through NVC to get a post to make the determination so that a case can be scheduled. How do we advise NVC that we believe the visa applicant is eligible for a specific priority date, and request that the issue be sent to the post for resolution?

E-mail with the request for the earlier priority date. Your email should include the specific case information including the case number, petitioner, principal applicant, visa symbol, the priority date, and all other information that is pertinent to the applicant being eligible for the earlier priority date. NVC will contact post for their determination. NVC officials were very co-operative and helpful in responding to all the questions, YOU CAN FEEL FREE TO ASK HIM

[Darnell 8,478]

Some original or certified copies of required documents are several pages that are bound together in one way or another. Having several bound sets of documents would take NVC very much time to run through a scanner to save in a Data Base. Sending in a photo copy of each page would make it easy for them to save in their Data Base, and sending in an Original or Certified Copy, they could inspect to be Authentic. My girl's bound documents are about 10 pages each, translated and notarized. Having several sets of documents adds up to alot of pages.........

Hey Bob -

if yer 'going postal' at NVC -

it's gonna be (on those white books)

--the white book and

--regular photocopy of the white book.

Don't sweat this, at all.

OTOH - if yer deciding to use NVC Electronic Processing, hey -

it's just a scan (from yer scanner) of the white book, into an NVC email address.

You'll be good, either way, I have some confidence in you.

[Bob g 11]

Hey Bob -

if yer 'going postal' at NVC -

it's gonna be (on those white books)

--the white book and

--regular photocopy of the white book.

Don't sweat this, at all.

OTOH - if yer deciding to use NVC Electronic Processing, hey -

it's just a scan (from yer scanner) of the white book, into an NVC email address.

You'll be good, either way, I have some confidence in you.

Hey Darnell,,,,,We had to get new white books, as when we received the Denial in dec 09, we did not get the white books returned. My girl forgot to ask. Understandable that she was upset.