NVC Filers - September 2011

[together4evr 360]

Ok now I have another question. I am getting a SIF. So, has anyone gotten into system on a weekend to pay the aos fee? Or do I have to wait till Monday to start paying the fees?

Thank you

[caly 48]

Ok now I have another question. I am getting a SIF. So, has anyone gotten into system on a weekend to pay the aos fee? Or do I have to wait till Monday to start paying the fees?

Thank you

The payment portal works on weekends. Since you just received your NVC case number and IIN today, it might be a day or two before you can sign in to pay. For us, it was 2 days between getting our case number and being able to sign into the payment portal. The invoice came on a Saturday and we paid it the same day!

Keep trying, hope they take your money soon.

[together4evr 360]

The payment portal works on weekends. Since you just received your NVC case number and IIN today, it might be a day or two before you can sign in to pay. For us, it was 2 days between getting our case number and being able to sign into the payment portal. The invoice came on a Saturday and we paid it the same day!

Keep trying, hope they take your money soon.

Thank you!! If you did not answer I would have stayed up all night just waiting to see when it changed. I have my checkbook out and ready! lol

Good luck in ur interview soon!

Edited October 1, 2011 by togetherforever13

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey Saylin,

We are currently waiting on an interview date and I have booked my flight for November 24th... (Yep, I'm always optimistic)!!

My question is this: How likely do you think it would be that I'm denied entry if I don't get an interview date before November but still want to use the purchased ticket for some time with my husband? What kind of proof (apart from my interview) do you think I'd need that I intend to return to the UK?

Praying hard!!

Nadiya & Bryan

Just bring everything you can to show proof of ties to your country. If you have an interview letter at that time, bring that. As well as a lease, a letter from your employer when you're expected back, etc. Make sure you pack very lightly (so as not arouse their suspicions you're moving).

But instead of thinking about that, just stay positive and KNOW your interview will be before Nov. 24 and you'll have your visa in hand to move

i have a question..

i checked my status online and it said post decision activity and I was aporoved. i called NVC but they told me to wait for the letter. Do I really need to wait for the letter of approval before calling them? What i have read in here, they will just ask about the receipt number, isn't it?

Nope, you don't need the letter. NVC wouldn't really know WHEN you got your letter. All you need is the USCIS receipt number. Although, with the recent backlog at NVC, you'll have your letter before you get your case number. But you can definitely start calling next week to see if a case number has been assigned.

If you call them at 630 am you might get a guy named Gary....he needs some classes on customer relations. He has a vile attitude and always said call back in 4-6 weeks. lol I always called him by name each morning thinking he might become nicer...he did not

Ya, I can't remember now what the name of the guy I got, but he told me to stop calling and asking about an interview date. I had called earlier around 4pm and it was a few minutes till midnight, and I just felt like calling again. That's when he blew up at me telling me that if there was nothing a few hours before, then there wasn't going to be anything new. I just politely said goodbye, and continued my daily calling again the next day. No rude guy was gonna stop me from calling daily to get my interview date

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

So my IV bill is on the payment portal as well. Doesn't seem like I can pay it yet though. Is this something where you wait for the invoice again?

Edited October 1, 2011 by Allegra+Hadrien

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

CO-Sponsor - what is needed: original copies or photocopies?? What is optional and what is not? Sorry for so many questions...

[Saylin 1,605]

CO-Sponsor - what is needed: original copies or photocopies?? What is optional and what is not? Sorry for so many questions...

Required:

-original I-864 forms

-if sending transcripts (original), if sending 1040s and W2s (copies)

-copy of proof of US citizenship or residency

Optional:

-original employment letter

-copies of pay stubs

[cathy2904 97]

Saylin, you were right and you now have another example to quote. Our case was complete last Monday (26th) but I was being patient and wasn't going to start calling for an interview date for a week or two. But after I saw on this thread that iamalmond had got his date I asked Trevor to call and sure enough ... 8 November!! And that was on the last day of the month. Sooooo exciting!!

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

Required:

-original I-864 forms

-if sending transcripts (original), if sending 1040s and W2s (copies)

-copy of proof of US citizenship or residency

Optional:

-original employment letter

-copies of pay stubs

Thank you Saylin, you're a life savior . Also my dad (the co-sponsor) is a household member. He has to fill out both I-864 and I-864a or just I-864a?????

so confused..lol.

Edited October 1, 2011 by Allegra+Hadrien

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin, you were right and you now have another example to quote. Our case was complete last Monday (26th) but I was being patient and wasn't going to start calling for an interview date for a week or two. But after I saw on this thread that iamalmond had got his date I asked Trevor to call and sure enough ... 8 November!! And that was on the last day of the month. Sooooo exciting!!

Yay, grats! I keep telling everyone it's not just the second week. Even MORE proof of this!!

Thank you Saylin, you're a life savior . Also my dad (the co-sponsor) is a household member. He has to fill out both I-864 and I-864a or just I-864a?????

so confused..lol.

He can fill out either the I-864 or I-864a. Not both though. And then you fill out the I-864.

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

Yay, grats! I keep telling everyone it's not just the second week. Even MORE proof of this!!

He can fill out either the I-864 or I-864a. Not both though. And then you fill out the I-864.

Give me your address so I can send you a bottle of champagne. You are so helpful to everyone in this forum. I appreciate it

[JP&BP 1]

Just got this email from the NVC yesterday: "1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:

The National Visa Center is waiting for an Immigrant Visa Application to be submitted for this case."

We sent the IV papers earlier this week and according to our tracking info it was delivered to the NVC yesterday. So is this a false RFE then? Did we get it because they haven't had time to put the IV papers into their system yet?

The same email also said "We have reviewed the documents which you submitted in support of an application for an immigrant

visa". Does that mean they are done reviewing our AOS papers and that they have accepted it?

Thanks for any advice

[caly 48]

Just got this email from the NVC yesterday: "1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:

The National Visa Center is waiting for an Immigrant Visa Application to be submitted for this case."

We sent the IV papers earlier this week and according to our tracking info it was delivered to the NVC yesterday. So is this a false RFE then? Did we get it because they haven't had time to put the IV papers into their system yet?

The same email also said "We have reviewed the documents which you submitted in support of an application for an immigrant

visa". Does that mean they are done reviewing our AOS papers and that they have accepted it?

Thanks for any advice

We got the same email. For us, it was a false RFE. When we called NVC, the operator said that our AOS packet was reviewed and found to be complete, but they are still waiting for our IV packet (which was also already delivered at that point). Enjoy your weekend and call them on Monday to confirm it with an operator.

[JP&BP 1]

We got the same email. For us, it was a false RFE. When we called NVC, the operator said that our AOS packet was reviewed and found to be complete, but they are still waiting for our IV packet (which was also already delivered at that point). Enjoy your weekend and call them on Monday to confirm it with an operator.

That's good to know! Thank you so much for you're reply, I really appreciate it

[goonergirl 2]

Congratulations!!! And good luck!

Saylin, you were right and you now have another example to quote. Our case was complete last Monday (26th) but I was being patient and wasn't going to start calling for an interview date for a week or two. But after I saw on this thread that iamalmond had got his date I asked Trevor to call and sure enough ... 8 November!! And that was on the last day of the month. Sooooo exciting!!