NVC Filers - September 2012

[ullnvrkno 95]

Has anyone ever gotten an RFE for the education part on the ds230? I only listed the 9 months my husband was at college in ES but nothing before that...

[l j m 3]

Anyone have any idea how long it's been taking for your DS-261 to be accepted?

[jessicaruizw 9]

The guides and NVC should really make it clear that 'certified' does not mean.. certified.

apollo - certified implies that it is issues by the original organization/governing body.....i.e. your birth cert was issued to you from the department of health/civil registry/courthouse, although it is a copy of the original (the one given upon birth). it is considered certified only if said governing body certifies the validity of the document.

notarized is not the same as certified. notaries carry different weight in different countries, so a notary can´t actually "certify" in this context, they can only notarize.

meanwhile in the batmobile - my mom is my joint sponsor as I make way under the poverty guidelines. Even so, I am aware that documentation and i-864 is needed from me as the primary sponsor. however, HR at my university is being a pain in my neck about getting me the letter (last time i requested a doc it took 2 months from HR!). do I really need the this letter since I don´t make the minimum anyway? I have my paystubs and i have a letter from my other employer, along with my tax returns, etc all the other AOS good stuff.

my aos package is ready to send otherwise...is it worth the wait?

also - AOS and IV both appear as paid. I believe I read I can send both packages in the same envelope, is that correct?

FInally - my co sponsor is my mother, although we are not in the same household. do I still need to prove our relationship with a birth cert?? I would rather send in my PP photocopy...(as apollo said, it´s ridiculous)

[callsignapollo 1]

apollo - certified implies that it is issues by the original organization/governing body.....i.e. your birth cert was issued to you from the department of health/civil registry/courthouse, although it is a copy of the original (the one given upon birth). it is considered certified only if said governing body certifies the validity of the document.

notarized is not the same as certified. notaries carry different weight in different countries, so a notary can´t actually "certify" in this context, they can only notarize.

I understand, but it's a certified copy. They accept a certified copy of my passport (which, required my birth certificate to be validated in the first place). The US accepts said passport every time I visit without hesitation.

It's just a tedious, convoluted process. It's 2012, things should be more efficient.

[Saylin 1,605]

apollo - certified implies that it is issues by the original organization/governing body.....i.e. your birth cert was issued to you from the department of health/civil registry/courthouse, although it is a copy of the original (the one given upon birth). it is considered certified only if said governing body certifies the validity of the document.

notarized is not the same as certified. notaries carry different weight in different countries, so a notary can´t actually "certify" in this context, they can only notarize.

meanwhile in the batmobile - my mom is my joint sponsor as I make way under the poverty guidelines. Even so, I am aware that documentation and i-864 is needed from me as the primary sponsor. however, HR at my university is being a pain in my neck about getting me the letter (last time i requested a doc it took 2 months from HR!). do I really need the this letter since I don´t make the minimum anyway? I have my paystubs and i have a letter from my other employer, along with my tax returns, etc all the other AOS good stuff.

my aos package is ready to send otherwise...is it worth the wait?

also - AOS and IV both appear as paid. I believe I read I can send both packages in the same envelope, is that correct?

FInally - my co sponsor is my mother, although we are not in the same household. do I still need to prove our relationship with a birth cert?? I would rather send in my PP photocopy...(as apollo said, it´s ridiculous)

Being that the employment letter is optional, no, you don't need it. Especially if you're not even using your income and have a joint sponsor.

Yes, if you wish to send the two packages together, you can.

The proof of relationship doesn't need to be an original or certified copy. You can simply send in a photocopy of the birth certificate.

Make sure (if you didn't know) to have proof of your mother's US citizenship/residency in the AOS package.

[jessicaruizw 9]

Make sure (if you didn't know) to have proof of your mother's US citizenship/residency in the AOS package.

Yeah i got a photocopy of my moms PP (she is USC), I just didn´t know if I needed to send my Birth Cert to show she is my mom?

[Saylin 1,605]

Yeah i got a photocopy of my moms PP (she is USC), I just didn´t know if I needed to send my Birth Cert to show she is my mom?

I would include the birth certificate, just in case. Then you've got all bases covered.

[tensix106 0]

Day 5 after AOS and IV package been received by NVC. No update yet.

Hey Elise, have you heard anything from the NVC about your case? Our AOS package was delivered to the NVC last Wednesday and the IV package just got delivered today. We called the NVC for a status update on the AOS application, but they don't have any information yet. They just said that you have to wait for 20 days which we all know it's very pessimistic.

[Vega&Jana 0]

Yeah i got a photocopy of my moms PP (she is USC), I just didn´t know if I needed to send my Birth Cert to show she is my mom?

Yea, Send it in.

[Mr. Borkström 63]

Ugh. Got an e-mail from the Stockholm embassy this afternoon.

Dear Sir,

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will need to cancel your appointment on October 9, 2012 and re-schedule either before October 5 or after October 12. Please let us know when you would like to come.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Immigrant Visa Unit

I replied that I would prefer a new interview date before October 5, if that is possible. I just want this to be over so I can be with my wife. I've had it up to here with all the waiting and uncertainty.

[Jamaican Luv 13]

omg! this wait is killing me for the status to say paid for the DS230! i want to send in the paper work now! lol.. AGGGH!!!! i did it on a sat. night. so most likely itll say paid tomorrow right? or tonite? has anybody paid a fee over the weekend?

[EliseRR 4]

Hey Elise, have you heard anything from the NVC about your case? Our AOS package was delivered to the NVC last Wednesday and the IV package just got delivered today. We called the NVC for a status update on the AOS application, but they don't have any information yet. They just said that you have to wait for 20 days which we all know it's very pessimistic.

Hi tensix106,

No, not yet. I will call later today to ask again. It seems some people get their case completed in 10 business days and that is what I am hoping for. Today is the day 6 for me. I will keep you guys updated.

[Vega&Jana 0]

I hope my case is completed by today.... crosses fingerssss

[Andrea&Sergio 0]

Anyone have any idea how long it's been taking for your DS-261 to be accepted?

I completed the DS-261 on last Thursday (9/20) and just about, oh, five minutes ago, I got an email to both confirm my enrollment in EP and acceptance of the choice of agent form.

Now that I'm done waiting anxiously for that, I can start waiting anxiously for the IV bill to invoice...

[dwheels76 5,468]

omg! this wait is killing me for the status to say paid for the DS230! i want to send in the paper work now! lol.. AGGGH!!!! i did it on a sat. night. so most likely itll say paid tomorrow right? or tonite? has anybody paid a fee over the weekend?

It should. I know I paid on 9/6 and 9/7 it showed PAID. I did the same on the AOS paid on a friday it was withdrawn pon sunday and showed PAID on Monday. Hold on its coming.