NVC Filers - January 2012

[Saylin 1,605]

Just sent in my AOS and IV packages today. I feel much relieved. How long does it usually take for them to reply? And what is this "Receive Instruction Package" in the timeline? Do you get it after NVC completed the review? Or do you get it during the review?

I never got any "Receive Instruction Packages"...

Grats on sending the packages. Lately, it's been taking a week or two to get a case complete, if nothing is missing.

The 'receive instruction package' is when you get the email from NVC requesting the IV package.

Edited February 5, 2012 by Saylin

[tuvaty 3]

Grats on sending the packages. Lately, it's been taking a week or two to get a case complete, if nothing is missing.

The 'receive instruction package' is when you get the email from NVC requesting the IV package.

Thanks Saylin, I got the invoice email for me to pay the IV fee. And I did it about two days ago. And once I saw the paid status online, I shipped out my packages. So I never got that request for IV package, it's just the IV invoice. Am I missing something?

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks Saylin, I got the invoice email for me to pay the IV fee. And I did it about two days ago. And once I saw the paid status online, I shipped out my packages. So I never got that request for IV package, it's just the IV invoice. Am I missing something?

Don't worry, NVC is EXTREMELY slow when sending correspondence. You might get it this week, but you might not. I never got emails requesting to pay fees. I never got the email requesting for the AOS package. I did however get an email requesting for the IV package though, but I was already ahead of NVC and had sent my IV package a few days earlier. Don't stress about getting it. Not everyone gets the emails from NVC, so if you don't get it, it doesn't mean anything. Just focus on calling NVC every day and asking if they've received/reviewed your packages.

[tuvaty 3]

Don't worry, NVC is EXTREMELY slow when sending correspondence. You might get it this week, but you might not. I never got emails requesting to pay fees. I never got the email requesting for the AOS package. I did however get an email requesting for the IV package though, but I was already ahead of NVC and had sent my IV package a few days earlier. Don't stress about getting it. Not everyone gets the emails from NVC, so if you don't get it, it doesn't mean anything. Just focus on calling NVC every day and asking if they've received/reviewed your packages.

Thanks Saylin. Hopefully it's going to be a smooth sail.

[Laure&Colin 558]

Just sent in my AOS and IV packages today. I feel much relieved. How long does it usually take for them to reply? And what is this "Receive Instruction Package" in the timeline? Do you get it after NVC completed the review? Or do you get it during the review?

I never got any "Receive Instruction Packages"...

I don't know what the "instruction package" refers to either. I didn't fill it in!

Time for review of packages vary, but for most January filers, you could count it in days, usually less than a week!

[Rujby 23]

People I am here but I am worried. My joint sponsor told me that it will take her 3 weeks to get a employment letter from the hospital where she is working as the request have to be sent to the human ressources. I fear that it delay our case...

[alizon 77]

People I am here but I am worried. My joint sponsor told me that it will take her 3 weeks to get a employment letter from the hospital where she is working as the request have to be sent to the human ressources. I fear that it delay our case...

An employment letter isn't absolutely required, if I'm remembering correctly. Go ahead and have them get the letter, and if it isn't ready by the time you need it for the NVC, just bring it to the interview.

The AVR is telling me that our case was sent off to Montreal on Feb. 2. Should I be expecting acknowledgement from the consulate about receiving my case? I'd like to avoid having to contact them because I know Montreal is notoriously difficult to communicate with.

[Saylin 1,605]

People I am here but I am worried. My joint sponsor told me that it will take her 3 weeks to get a employment letter from the hospital where she is working as the request have to be sent to the human ressources. I fear that it delay our case...

As alizon mentioned, an employment letter is NOT required (unless NVC requests for it in a checklist letter). Take alizon's advice and get the employment letter requested, and if it isn't received by the time the AOS fee is appearing as PAID, then just bring it to the interview, even though it probably won't be needed there either.

An employment letter isn't absolutely required, if I'm remembering correctly. Go ahead and have them get the letter, and if it isn't ready by the time you need it for the NVC, just bring it to the interview.

The AVR is telling me that our case was sent off to Montreal on Feb. 2. Should I be expecting acknowledgement from the consulate about receiving my case? I'd like to avoid having to contact them because I know Montreal is notoriously difficult to communicate with.

Nope, you won't receive any acknowledgement that it was received. You can call up DOS to see if it was, but that's it. Montreal does NOT email anyone unless it's in response to an email. The last correspondence is the interview letter, which you've already received.

[Rujby 23]

As alizon mentioned, an employment letter is NOT required (unless NVC requests for it in a checklist letter). Take alizon's advice and get the employment letter requested, and if it isn't received by the time the AOS fee is appearing as PAID, then just bring it to the interview, even though it probably won't be needed there eit

I'm a bit confused, the joint sponsor doesn t need employment letter, just the tax transcripts?

[Saylin 1,605]

I'm a bit confused, the joint sponsor doesn t need employment letter, just the tax transcripts?

Yes. Pay stubs and employment letters are OPTIONAL in AOS packages.

The only things REQUIRED in AOS packages are the I-864 and tax information.

And if there's a joint sponsor, along with the I-864 and tax information, it's also REQUIRED to send in proof of US citizenship/residency.

Edited February 6, 2012 by Saylin

[Rujby 23]

Yes. Pay stubs and employment letters are OPTIONAL in AOS packages.

The only things REQUIRED in AOS packages are the I-864 and tax information.

And if there's a joint sponsor, along with the I-864 and tax information, it's also REQUIRED to send in proof of US citizenship/residency.

Are u saying that my wife does not need to send her pay stub and employment letter? Only AOS and tax info?

[Saylin 1,605]

Are u saying that my wife does not need to send her pay stub and employment letter? Only AOS and tax info?

Exactly. Pay stubs and employment letters are only sent to prove current income. If she has it, then I would suggest sending it. But you don't need to go out of your way to obtain these things.

[Rujby 23]

Exactly. Pay stubs and employment letters are only sent to prove current income. If she has it, then I would suggest sending it. But you don't need to go out of your way to obtain these things.

For the tax transcript can a copy be sent?

[Saylin 1,605]

For the tax transcript can a copy be sent?

Yeah, I don't see why not as the tax transcript isn't a certificate or anything, just a copy from the IRS's records.

[Rujby 23]

Yeah, I don't see why not as the tax transcript isn't a certificate or anything, just a copy from the IRS's records.

Ok saylin thank u so much, I am so excited about nvc, I am already thinking about how would I be when an interview is scheduled for me. I am gonna pray God so I can finish with NVC before february ends