NVC Filers - February 2012

[gad33 47]

sorry, that was for FooBaz, not you..

I have a sense solely on GUZ IV-headed casefiles, never for MTL IV-headed casefiles

You might have noticed that Saylin is asking for Poutine as well. She has 3 days then bidding reopens.

[oyinko 0]

About the i-864 form, they ask the SSN of the Sponsor. (it said it is required)

My wife never had a SSN. Is it really mandatory?

[Rujby 23]

People i am not happy at all, i just got off the phone with my wife, she just from her doctor appointment. Her doctor inform her that pregnant woman can not fly out of country. WHat! my wife will be 5 month pregnant in march and 6 months in april. In other saying the doctor will not authorize her to come attend the interview with me...

[alizon 77]

About the i-864 form, they ask the SSN of the Sponsor. (it said it is required)

My wife never had a SSN. Is it really mandatory?

Your wife is a US citizen but doesn't have a social security number?

[oyinko 0]

Your wife is a US citizen but doesn't have a social security number?

Yes, because she never lived in USA.

[Saylin 1,605]

So I have no choice but to only send the recent one correct? Will I have problems if my 1040 shows as single?

If you don't have that third year, then yes, you can only send in the last year.

And why'd you file as single?! You're married, aren't you? NVC probably won't care what your filing status is, but the CO at the interview might. It could be a red flag for them.

I'm a bit confused about the order of processes at NVC.

I just called today, and an operator told me our case number (yay!). I asked her if I could opt for email communication, and she said yes, she already has our email addresses in the system. So far, so good.

I then asked her if I could submit the DS-3032 through email now, and she said no. This confirms what it says on the LingChe NVC shortcut page. But I've seen people state on their timelines that they submit their DS-3032 first, and by the time the IIN is generated, their choice of agent has already been accepted. Do I have this backwards?

In other words, am I just waiting for an email from them giving us the IIN and requesting the DS-3032 and fees, or should I be sending some things in now?

Thanks!

If you don't want to waste time, then I always suggest to email the DS-3032 as soon as you get the case number. Depending when they get to it, it could be accepted or it could be rejected. If they got to it too early (before document intake is started), then they'll reject it, and you just have to re-send the email. Don't worry about getting a rejection. Just send it now. There's a chance that it could get accepted and thus not wasting any precious time in this process.

Our case is complete but waiting for an interview date is now my new stressor.

Grats on the CC!

There have been some members recently who reported receiving checklist from NVC asking for the tax return transcripts, although they had sent the 1040 and W2. I know the form says you can choose to send one or the other, but they REALLY prefer tax return transcripts...

Yeah, I've been finding it weird that checklists have been issued when tax returns and W2s are technically allowed (according to their own instructions on the form).

Saylin do you mind taking a look at my question on pg 99. I appreciate your help thanks everyone!

Saylin do you mind taking a look at my question on pg 99. I appreciate your help thanks everyone!

Ryan answered it above.

Good morning Saylin,

my "dear" attorney (who don't find out i was missing my joint sponsor birth certificate) told me they are asking for my police certificate but I'm sure that we put in the package. I also took copies of the whole package, in the same order as I sent. I forgot to put the birth certificate from my joint sponsor but the police certificate is in the package. My husband called yesterday afternoon and said they would put it in the review and for we call in 10 working days.

-- This may be false RFE or not?

-- They may have lost my police certificate?

I sent the original and copies. I do not know what to do, now living in Spain and this was the certificate of my birth country, Brazil. I spend 150€ for translate this certificate, and i can't believe they lost it... i am so upset right now! This seems to have no end.

Do you have some idea about my case?

Just to be clear, you put the police certificate in the IV package right, not the AOS package?

False checklists are ONLY for entire packages. Something specific like a police certificate is NOT a false checklist.

All these tax questions brings up an interesting thought... as of this moment I haven't filed my 2011 taxes. I'm about to but it hasn't happened yet. I have tax transcripts for 2007 - 2010. I wonder if I should send in 2011 in 1040+W2+W7 form or just provide the tax transcripts? Either way, I'll be providing 2011 - 2008 at interview time.

If you haven't filed 2011 yet, I'd say don't bother including that year's 1040, W2s, and W7. They might request for a tax transcript (which you don't have). Just stick with sending in 2008-2010 tax transcripts. Then, for the interview, bring the 2011 tax transcript. Make sure you file 2011 taxes as soon as you can!!

About the i-864 form, they ask the SSN of the Sponsor. (it said it is required)

My wife never had a SSN. Is it really mandatory?

I'm confused. The I-864 asks for the SSN of both the principal immigrant (aka beneficiary, aka foreign spouse) and the sponsor (aka petitioner, aka US citizen/resident).

Is your wife the petitioner or beneficiary?

[July15 4]

Good morning Saylin,

my "dear" attorney (who don't find out i was missing my joint sponsor birth certificate) told me they are asking for my police certificate but I'm sure that we put in the package. I also took copies of the whole package, in the same order as I sent. I forgot to put the birth certificate from my joint sponsor but the police certificate is in the package. My husband called yesterday afternoon and said they would put it in the review and for we call in 10 working days.

-- This may be false RFE or not?

-- They may have lost my police certificate?

I sent the original and copies. I do not know what to do, now living in Spain and this was the certificate of my birth country, Brazil. I spend 150€ for translate this certificate, and i can't believe they lost it... i am so upset right now! This seems to have no end.

Do you have some idea about my case?

I feel your frustration. I'm waiting for a supervisor to review my ORIGINAL Marriage Certificate that I had sent. I can't believe this. It is the only original copy that I have and I sent it to avoid any RFEs. Well I have to wait the 10 days for them to review the marriage certificate. Getting another from India is just a hassle. They just want money or will not give it to you in weeks or will say that is not possible. Is so annoying.

I'm sure they'll find your Police Certificate -...Good Luck!

[Saylin 1,605]

Yes, because she never lived in USA.

If she never lived in the US, how is she a US citizen?

[July15 4]

All these tax questions brings up an interesting thought... as of this moment I haven't filed my 2011 taxes. I'm about to but it hasn't happened yet. I have tax transcripts for 2007 - 2010. I wonder if I should send in 2011 in 1040+W2+W7 form or just provide the tax transcripts? Either way, I'll be providing 2011 - 2008 at interview time.

For 2011 I sent the 1040 return and W2s -It was accepted. I will bring another copy to the Interview if I don't get the Tax transcripts on time, since it takes 6-8 weeks to process the return with the W7 and then another 4-6 weeks to request a tax transcripts.

[alizon 77]

If she never lived in the US, how is she a US citizen?

Maybe the child (born abroad) of a USC? If she was born in the US, she should have been assigned a social security number at birth (at least I was...).

[Saylin 1,605]

Maybe the child (born abroad) of a USC? If she was born in the US, she should have been assigned a social security number at birth (at least I was...).

That's why I asked, I want to find out if that was the case or not.

[foobaz123 39]

Maybe the child (born abroad) of a USC? If she was born in the US, she should have been assigned a social security number at birth (at least I was...).

Even in this case, would not the child had to have been issued an SSN at some point for tax purposes unless the parents relinquished their citizenship?

[alizon 77]

Even in this case, would not the child had to have been issued an SSN at some point for tax purposes unless the parents relinquished their citizenship?

That's what I was thinking too...if you register the birth abroad so as to claim US citizenship for the baby, I wonder why they wouldn't also assign a social security number.

[StephanieM 60]

You fill out an I-864, your mother fills out an I-864, your father fills out an I-864A.

Thank You. Does this mean my father will also need to provide me with transcripts, paystubs, and a letter of employment? Also lets say I decide to just use my father instead since he makes more money and his income alone is enough to be my joint sponsor then would my mom still have to file I864a or can I just have him fill out the I864 like me? Thanks soo much. I've read the guides and instructions but this gets confusing when you need a sponsor.

[Alia&Jerald 5]

Quick question- sorry if it was asked before. When I sign onto the payment portal it states:

This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.

What does this mean?