NVC Filers - April 2012

[StephanieM 60]

doesn't it depend entirely on the US Consulate in the beneficiary country?

Honestly I don't know anymore. I had started to believe NVC gets the available slots during the second week of April, but all the interviews assigned today contradicts that. And it wasn't even people who got their CC recently, it was people who got their CC even before me so that means that a new list must have arrived today. I guess some consulates just give NVC the list a little earlier. Who knows!!!

Nevertheless congrats to all who got their dates! Can't wait to be in your shoes.

Oh yeah and what is the different between consulate and embassy?

[WrightFamily 34]

So, please excuse my ignorance here, but there are no provinces/regions/states in Hong Kong? That's why you left the "Provinces" sections blank?

yes!

they have cities!

[Alaska2012 462]

Don't forget the two passport pictures and medical results (unless your consulate/embassy is different). And proof of relationship is optional, but always recommended.

Ohhh, Sheraton, those are very nice hotels

I thought I would bring 2 passport pictures too but according to the email they already recived them. Does NVC send them the once we sent there??

The medical result will be sent straight to the embassy from the doc's office. And the best proof of relationship I'll be bringing with me anyway, the baby!!

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Oh yeah and what is the different between consulate and embassy?

A consulate is like a junior embassy. It's generally located in a busy tourist city, and takes care of minor diplomatic tasks such as issuing visas. The word consulate literally means office of the consul, who is a diplomat appointed to foster trade and take care of expatriates.

Embassies are much bigger deals. The word embassy comes from the French ambassy, or office of the ambassador. Ambassadors are high-ranking diplomatic representatives who serve as spokespersons for their national governments. If one country recognizes the sovereignty of another, they generally establish an embassy there. Embassies take care of the same administrative duties as consulates, but they also represent their governments abroad.

[Gigli2008 70]

So, please excuse my ignorance here, but there are no provinces/regions/states in Hong Kong? That's why you left the "Provinces" sections blank?

My policy is never leave anything blank. Either "N/A" where not applicable and "NONE" where none, e.g.,like A# for beneficiary would be "NONE" and not "N/A"and also "UNKNOWN" if information like fathers' name, if one does not know who their father is/was. Reason being, that it makes it obvious that the field was not un-noticed by the person completing the form.

[Gigli2008 70]

Honestly I don't know anymore. I had started to believe NVC gets the available slots during the second week of April, but all the interviews assigned today contradicts that. And it wasn't even people who got their CC recently, it was people who got their CC even before me so that means that a new list must have arrived today. I guess some consulates just give NVC the list a little earlier. Who knows!!!

Nevertheless congrats to all who got their dates! Can't wait to be in your shoes.

Oh yeah and what is the different between consulate and embassy?

I always thought an Embassy was a permanent post and a consulate is semi-permanent. For example Kenya has it's embassy in Washington DC, which is the permanent base while it's consulates in LA, California and New York are junior offices.

A consulate is like a junior embassy. It's generally located in a busy tourist city, and takes care of minor diplomatic tasks such as issuing visas. The word consulate literally means office of the consul, who is a diplomat appointed to foster trade and take care of expatriates.

Embassies are much bigger deals. The word embassy comes from the French ambassy, or office of the ambassador. Ambassadors are high-ranking diplomatic representatives who serve as spokespersons for their national governments. If one country recognizes the sovereignty of another, they generally establish an embassy there. Embassies take care of the same administrative duties as consulates, but they also represent their governments abroad.

You said it better than I did.

[Saylin 1,605]

yes!

they have cities!

But are cities the equivalent of a US state? Cause each state here has a bunch of cities within it. What are in each city if this is the case, towns or something?

I thought I would bring 2 passport pictures too but according to the email they already recived them. Does NVC send them the once we sent there??

The medical result will be sent straight to the embassy from the doc's office. And the best proof of relationship I'll be bringing with me anyway, the baby!!

Yes, NVC forwards everything, but most consulates/embassies still require another set of 2 passport pictures. These will be the pictures used for the green card.

And technically, being pregnant isn't the best proof. It just means you had sex and got pregnant. Could have been with anyone for any reason. Just being Devil's Advocate here...

My policy is never leave anything blank. Either "N/A" where not applicable and "NONE" where none, e.g.,like A# for beneficiary would be "NONE" and not "N/A"and also "UNKNOWN" if information like fathers' name, if one does not know who their father is/was. Reason being, that it makes it obvious that the field was not un-noticed by the person completing the form.

Yes, you're right, absolutely nothing should be left blank. I was asking a question to gather some information before responding.

[StephanieM 60]

I always thought an Embassy was a permanent post and a consulate is semi-permanent. For example Kenya has it's embassy in Washington DC, which is the permanent base while it's consulates in LA, California and New York are junior offices.

You said it better than I did.

Thank you both.

[Gigli2008 70]

Yes, you're right, absolutely nothing should be left blank. I was asking a question to gather some information before responding.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Yes, you're right, absolutely nothing should be left blank.

And never ever use whiteout! Either draw a single line through your mistake and write the correction beside it, or start over with a new form!

[WrightFamily 34]

But are cities the equivalent of a US state? Cause each state here has a bunch of cities within it. What are in each city if this is the case, towns or something?

OK, I see....It should have been N/A under Provinces, Oh-Well, we will send it out FedEx overnight!

Edited April 5, 2012 by WrightFamily

[Alaska2012 462]

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Yes, NVC forwards everything, but most consulates/embassies still require another set of 2 passport pictures. These will be the pictures used for the green card.

And technically, being pregnant isn't the best proof. It just means you had sex and got pregnant. Could have been with anyone for any reason. Just being Devil's Advocate here...

True, but I'll have her birthcertificate saying he's the dad! Besides we sent in quite a few pics already.

I was also reading up on the latest reviews of the embassy made by people with recent interviews, they haven't been asked to show anything.

But I'll bring those extra passport pics just incase!!

[Saylin 1,605]

And never ever use whiteout! Either draw a single line through your mistake and write the correction beside it, or start over with a new form!

Exactly

OK, I see....It should have been N/A under Provinces, Oh-Well, we will send it out FedEx overnight!

Well, technically, it should be 'none' as the question does apply to you, there just aren't any provinces in Hong Kong.

Just to make sure, there are absolutely zero gaps between the dates, right?

True, but I'll have her birthcertificate saying he's the dad! Besides we sent in quite a few pics already.

I was also reading up on the latest reviews of the embassy made by people with recent interviews, they haven't been asked to show anything.

But I'll bring those extra passport pics just incase!!

The birth certificate doesn't really mean anything either, except that your husband is the father. My point earlier was that, in fraud cases, two people can have sex and have a baby but not love each other, so it's not truly proof of a relationship. Although, if you think about it, most evidence can be fabricated as well. Anyone can say "I love you" to another person through email or chats and not mean it. Photos can be fabricated too. ANYWAYS. Not saying your case is fraudulent or anything, just saying being pregnant doesn't always mean it's proof, especially in strict countries like the Middle East or North Africa.

And your embassy sounds like Montreal where no evidence is asked of. Despite this, I still brought some. And yes, definitely bring extra passport pics. I had to hand in two at my interview, so...

Edited April 5, 2012 by Saylin

[SonH 3]

Sent in IV package on Monday, case complete today, couldn't happy more, yeeeehaaaaa!!!!!

[bbz 2]

That's not something that can be 're-done'

hmm no it cannot be re-submitted but they still don't have it on their system. you'd think EP means it'd be faster.