CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[Saylin 1,605]

She was born outside the United States. She has birth certificate writeen in differnt language. I have her translated birth certificate. I do not have statement from translator though. Any suggestions? thanks

Your wife is the beneficiary right? I'm not entirely sure about translations and if a statement is needed. I'd call up an operator and ask about that.

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

I have a original and tranlated birth certificate for my wife. She has that translated a while back. But I do not have statement from translator saying that

•Translation is accurate, and

•Translator is competent to translate.

Do I need the statement?

Does my spouse need citizenship cerificate too? thanks

You should get a statement similar to this format from the translator and you can check this topic.

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________

Date Typed Name

Address

[vishal.p 1]

Is your father a co-sponsor? Or?

I am sponsoring for my father.

[Saylin 1,605]

I am sponsoring for my father.

Well if your father is the beneficiary then he needs to send his original/certified copy birth certificate to NVC in his IV package as it's one of the requirements. And I believe since you're doing an IR-5 that you need to include your original/certified copy birth certificate in the AOS package to prove that he's your father. Not sure, but I think I remember seeing that somewhere. So, if that's the case, then of course you won't be bringing any birth certificates to the interview as you'll have sent them to NVC and you'll get them back at the interview.

[vishal.p 1]

Well if your father is the beneficiary then he needs to send his original/certified copy birth certificate to NVC in his IV package as it's one of the requirements. And I believe since you're doing an IR-5 that you need to include your original/certified copy birth certificate in the AOS package to prove that he's your father. Not sure, but I think I remember seeing that somewhere. So, if that's the case, then of course you won't be bringing any birth certificates to the interview as you'll have sent them to NVC and you'll get them back at the interview.

Thanks Saylin!

By the way just got email regarding Application Processing Fees.

[Me and my wife 9]

Your wife is the beneficiary right? I'm not entirely sure about translations and if a statement is needed. I'd call up an operator and ask about that.

Thanks Saylin and everyone who responded me. I called NVC and operator told me "if the birth certificate is in the language where spouse is born (native language), we do not need translation. Just send the original BC.

For eg. If spouse is from ukraine and her BC in in ukraine, do not need translation

If spouse is from ukraine, and her BC is in italian, do need translation

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks Saylin!

By the way just got email regarding Application Processing Fees.

You're welcome. Pay pay pay!

Thanks Saylin and everyone who responded me. I called NVC and operator told me "if the birth certificate is in the language where spouse is born (native language), we do not need translation. Just send the original BC.

For eg. If spouse is from ukraine and her BC in in ukraine, do not need translation

If spouse is from ukraine, and her BC is in italian, do need translation

Yeah, I had heard of that too, but you would think NVC would still need a translation to read the certificate. If it were me, I'd still send in a translation, just in case.

[sarah et luc 7]

So I was informed that I had opted out to not receive email notification from NVC (I never did that???) but now I just received my packet emails from NVC although I sent them in 2 weeks ago. Not included in those was a casecomplete. Just hoping for one before the end of March so I can for sure be on the list to get an interview in May! Saylin how were you so patient watching other people get CCs!!! I must channel your strength from Canada.

[Saylin 1,605]

So I was informed that I had opted out to not receive email notification from NVC (I never did that???) but now I just received my packet emails from NVC although I sent them in 2 weeks ago. Not included in those was a casecomplete. Just hoping for one before the end of March so I can for sure be on the list to get an interview in May! Saylin how were you so patient watching other people get CCs!!! I must channel your strength from Canada.

I've never heard of someone being opted out of email notification before What is NVC doing?

Don't forget, interview dates can be assigned any time during the month. I verified this yesterday (for Canada anyways) and I saw some interview dates were assigned in the first week of the month, others in the third week, and others in the last week. It's a bunch of bull what those operators are saying.

Haha, I was very patient. I knew my CC was coming, so I stayed positive. I'm doing the same now as I wait for my interview date I'll send some French patience your way

[xelance 31]

I need some of that french patience. Its probably going to be over a year from the time I got the NOA1 to my interview date, unless I get lucky somehow....

[ceyhunihal 6]

I know it's little too early but I already making phone calls to NVC.Unfurtunely my case is not there.Now, my question is,is it better to call AVR or talk to live person about my case?

[Saylin 1,605]

I know it's little too early but I already making phone calls to NVC.Unfurtunely my case is not there.Now, my question is,is it better to call AVR or talk to live person about my case?

Definitely an operator. I got my case number from an operator on a Tuesday. The AVR only updated 3 days later, on the Friday, to announce my case number.

[Me and my wife 9]

IV status changed to paid. I am sending these document tomorrow. I have listed following documents:

cover letter

DS230

Birth certificate and translation

Marriage Certificate

Police Certificate

copy of passport

2 photos

Am I good? Thanks

[Saylin 1,605]

IV status changed to paid. I am sending these document tomorrow. I have listed following documents:

cover letter

DS230

Birth certificate and translation

Marriage Certificate

Police Certificate

copy of passport

2 photos

Am I good? Thanks

Make sure you print off the cover sheet from the payment portal and put that as the first thing.

Also, make sure the beneficiary's full name and date of birth plus the case number is written on the back of the 2 photos. And the 2 photos have to be 2" x 2".

Ensure only part 1 is signed on the DS-230. Part 2 cannot be signed.

Also include photocopies of the birth certificate and marriage certificate.

[Me and my wife 9]

Make sure you print off the cover sheet from the payment portal and put that as the first thing.

Also, make sure the beneficiary's full name and date of birth plus the case number is written on the back of the 2 photos. And the 2 photos have to be 2" x 2".

Ensure only part 1 is signed on the DS-230. Part 2 cannot be signed.

Also include photocopies of the birth certificate and marriage certificate.

Thanks Saylin, Do I write by pencil or pen on back of the photos?