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[Collie 122]

Called today and received my dad's case number . The lady whom I talked to (she's very nice) told me that, I don't have to pay for Affidavit of Support because the one I paid for my mom also covers my dad, so I will just have to wait for the email to pay for Immigrant visa fee for my dad. . The email might be tomorrow or in few days.

With your AOS packets, are you sending duplicate documents for both your mom and your dad's packets? Also didn't know that 1 fee covered both!

[kerran 4]

If you're sending IRS transcript instead of photocopy tax return do you still need W-2?

[kerran 4]

Since it's 2014 and I haven't filed 2013 taxes yet how do I fill out AOS with most recent year when I haven't filed yet? Do I have to wait to send in AOS?

[OKflyboy 35]

Since it's 2014 and I haven't filed 2013 taxes yet how do I fill out AOS with most recent year when I haven't filed yet? Do I have to wait to send in AOS?

I'd send 2012 as most recent+fresh paystubs and employment letter. If they RFE you, then send the 2013 after you have filed. In any case it won't take more time than waiting to file AoS after the taxes.

[kerran 4]

I'd send 2012 as most recent+fresh paystubs and employment letter. If they RFE you, then send the 2013 after you have filed. In any case it won't take more time than waiting to file AoS after the taxes.

That's what I'm planning to do as soon as I can get employment letter for my hubby. Haven't been able to get a person to request one.

[bryn&ellen 13]

With your AOS packets, are you sending duplicate documents for both your mom and your dad's packets? Also didn't know that 1 fee covered both!

That's a very good question, I might have just to do that... right now, i'm still waiting for the instructions. I called today, they said, they didn't send anything yet.

[Ilarrotta 2]

In regards to the affidavit of support, that is what I am also thinking about doing. Send the most recent tax documents and if they say anything, then I guess I will get to that point then.

Also, I just got the bill for the AOS, and it says the name of the beneficiary and the oversees address. Then it says " If you need to give us a new address please contact..."

My dad already sent the DS-261 Choice of agent with my address in it.. Should I still change it or leave it?

Thank you guys!

[OKflyboy 35]

Well if you are the agent, then it has to be your address on the CoA form.

On the AoS bill I bet they mean "if the beneficiary has moved". Like my mom, for example. She has moved since I filed I-130.

[Gumbolette 58]

I am still feeling so static about how quick the Expedite processing with NVC is panning out.

I sent an email yesterday for Request for Expedite for my mom. Mind you, I dont have the NVC case number. Only USCIS case number.

After less than 24 hrs. I got my MNL case number, PLUS my INVOICE Identification number.. and now NVC is just asking for my mom's telephone numbers. They need 2.

Tonight, I will do the EP Choice of agent and possibly the AOS bill if its also available.

Thank you Jesus!

[Jo-bel 0]

I am still feeling so static about how quick the Expedite processing with NVC is panning out.

I sent an email yesterday for Request for Expedite for my mom. Mind you, I dont have the NVC case number. Only USCIS case number.

After less than 24 hrs. I got my MNL case number, PLUS my INVOICE Identification number.. and now NVC is just asking for my mom's telephone numbers. They need 2.

Tonight, I will do the EP Choice of agent and possibly the AOS bill if its also available.

Thank you Jesus!

Hi, that's good news. NVC might contact you. Same way that happened to my mom's expedite petition was approved 12/19

Be sure where you will submit the documents. At NVC or consulate. Did NVC tell you if they will forward it at the embassy? My mom expedited petition was forwarded 24hrs to the embassy after the expedite petition was approved. I didn't submit anything at NVC but I received an invoice to pay AOS but advised me to just disregard it. When I checked it was ready for inteview, I set it immediately. My mom could have an interview last Jan 7th but I didnt take it because she needed enough time for medical and enough time for me to forward the AOS and Civil Documents to the Philippines. I set it on the last week of January even she can have it earlier, it's so cold here in MN that's one factor why I didnt expedite it at the embassy stage.

Again, just be sure where you will submit the documents, every case is different.

Hope it helps

[Gumbolette 58]

Hi, that's good news. NVC might contact you. Same way that happened to my mom's expedite petition was approved 12/19

Be sure where you will submit the documents. At NVC or consulate. Did NVC tell you if they will forward it at the embassy? My mom expedited petition was forwarded 24hrs to the embassy after the expedite petition was approved. I didn't submit anything at NVC but I received an invoice to pay AOS but advised me to just disregard it. When I checked it was ready for inteview, I set it immediately. My mom could have an interview last Jan 7th but I didnt take it because she needed enough time for medical and enough time for me to forward the AOS and Civil Documents to the Philippines. I set it on the last week of January even she can have it earlier, it's so cold here in MN that's one factor why I didnt expedite it at the embassy stage.

Again, just be sure where you will submit the documents, every case is different.

Hope it helps

Hi Jo-Bel

thank you for the heads up.

NVC have not told me yet where to submit the paperwork. They said mom's case is still in under review but, do they normally give your case number and IIN if it could still be denied?

My mom made an exact replica of the DS230 civil docs in her possession. If she has everything at hand, can I also send her the AOS docs so maybe she could just bring to the interview or WE, petitioners have to be the one to send it directly to the USEM?

S.N. (I hope its okay to PM you if I have questions since we are in the same boat. , thanks in advance)

[Jo-bel 0]

Hi Jo-Bel

thank you for the heads up.

NVC have not told me yet where to submit the paperwork. They said mom's case is still in under review but, do they normally give your case number and IIN if it could still be denied?

My mom made an exact replica of the DS230 civil docs in her possession. If she has everything at hand, can I also send her the AOS docs so maybe she could just bring to the interview or WE, petitioners have to be the one to send it directly to the USEM?

S.N. (I hope its okay to PM you if I have questions since we are in the same boat. , thanks in advance)

Hi, it was the senator's office who contacted the NVC and I received a call from NVC but I missed it so I tried to call them back and told me that the expedite request is approved, gave me the Case Number and IIN

In your case, since it's under review I can only advice you to be sure where to submit the documents. You can follow the regular process at NVC but before you submit the documents and pay be sure that your papers are still at NVC.

Try to check if you can start doing the DS 260 but don't submit it yet http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5164.html

If your expedite request will be approved, it would be forwarded to the embassy and u can set right a way the interview after around 5 days.

When I set the interview for my mom last 12/27 the available dates were Jan 7,14, 15, 27, 28, 30 and then March.

If you cannot get an interview on Jan or Feb you can also email the embassy for expedite request. Be sure that your mom has enough time to have her medical.

Yes you can email me if you have question, my mom is still waiting for the interview and the embassy representative gave me the info that all the documents that I suppose to submit at NVC and payments will be submitted the embassy during the interview. Hopefully her info is correct.

[Gumbolette 58]

Hi, it was the senator's office who contacted the NVC and I received a call from NVC but I missed it so I tried to call them back and told me that the expedite request is approved, gave me the Case Number and IIN

In your case, since it's under review I can only advice you to be sure where to submit the documents. You can follow the regular process at NVC but before you submit the documents and pay be sure that your papers are still at NVC.

Try to check if you can start doing the DS 260 but don't submit it yet http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5164.html

If your expedite request will be approved, it would be forwarded to the embassy and u can set right a way the interview after around 5 days.

When I set the interview for my mom last 12/27 the available dates were Jan 7,14, 15, 27, 28, 30 and then March.

If you cannot get an interview on Jan or Feb you can also email the embassy for expedite request. Be sure that your mom has enough time to have her medical.

Yes you can email me if you have question, my mom is still waiting for the interview and the embassy representative gave me the info that all the documents that I suppose to submit at NVC and payments will be submitted the embassy during the interview. Hopefully her info is correct.

It doesn't allow me to do any of those forms yet. At this moment, I'll just have to wait until I hear from NVC if the request is approve of not, then

I will have my mom have her medical asap. Because from what I could remember, it was not by appointment, so long you have your NVC case number you're good to go.... In your case, what your mom will present during medical?

Can you please refresh me how to get an interview schedule with the USEM in Manila? Thanks!

[Jo-bel 0]

It doesn't allow me to do any of those forms yet. At this moment, I'll just have to wait until I hear from NVC if the request is approve of not, then

I will have my mom have her medical asap. Because from what I could remember, it was not by appointment, so long you have your NVC case number you're good to go.... In your case, what your mom will present during medical?

Can you please refresh me how to get an interview schedule with the USEM in Manila? Thanks!

Hi, as of now our case our not the same since your expedite request in under review. In my case I didn't submit DS 261. I do not know if I will advice you to submit DS 261 since your petition is still at NVC, as I said before u pay AOS and submit the documents be sure that your petition is still there. In my case, I didn't pay $88 and DS 260 was available to fill up.

Now, if / when your case will be expedited you can create an account and set an interview http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No or US petitioner can call (703)520-2235 8pm-8am M-F (EST)

Yes, the medical is walk in (they suggested 2 weeks before the interview but a lot dont follow it, but give enough days from medical to interview) http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

* the cashier asked for original document with case number which I do not have and told her that the medical would not be released without that, so I called SLEC and explained that I didnt receive anything at NVC except AOS invoice which they advised me to disregard. The US embassy desk asked me if my mom already have the interview date and I said yes, so she said it's fine.

I think some had successful/advance medical without interview date.

Edited January 11, 2014 by Jo-bel

[Gumbolette 58]

Hi, as of now our case our not the same since your expedite request in under review. In my case I didn't submit DS 261. I do not know if I will advice you to submit DS 261 since your petition is still at NVC, as I said before u pay AOS and submit the documents be sure that your petition is still there. In my case, I didn't pay $88 and DS 260 was available to fill up.

Now, if / when your case will be expedited you can create an account and set an interview http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No or US petitioner can call (703)520-2235 8pm-8am M-F (EST)

Yes, the medical is walk in (they suggested 2 weeks before the interview but a lot dont follow it, but give enough days from medical to interview) http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

* the cashier asked for original document with case number which I do not have and told her that the medical would not be released without that, so I called SLEC and explained that I didnt receive anything at NVC except AOS invoice which they advised me to disregard. The US embassy desk asked me if my mom already have the interview date and I said yes, so she said it's fine.

I think some had successful/advance medical without interview date.

Thank you so much! this really helps a lot.

I will just wait NVC confirms its approved then follow the steps as I come along.

Thanks again!