NVC process

[taal 28]

Lawyer is not nessary, specially one in India. What expreience does he have handeling CR1/IR1 cases ? the process is very simple. In NVC stage all you do it pay the fee and submit the documents.thats it.

As for contacting NVC , wait 15 days then call them to get a case number, If the case number is generated then they might have also generated Invoive Identification number , ask them for it (you will need INN and Case no. to pay the fee online.) you can also update yours and your wifes email on the same phone call with NVC. Once you have a NVC case number then ask your wife to send them a choice of agent email. you usally get a response within a day or 2.

Onece you do that wait for them to generate the invoice id number (if not done earlier) they will email you with the details asking you to make to payment online. Make the payments online. Wait for couple of days for the status to change to paid. seee its simple.

We're at the same process.

ASCHENBECHER-Did you have your wife complete her police clearence after recieving the nvc number? Is that why your process is taking so long in the NVC stage? Usually that stage can be completed within 5-6 weeks... JUst curious...Would you recomend having my husband complete his police clerance now or wait till NVC stage? ANy advice is helpful...THanks...

And your ahead of me in this process...... :thumbs: :unsure: :thumbs: :thumbs:

[Gracenp2 14]

ASCHENBECHER-Did you have your wife complete her police clearence after recieving the nvc number? Is that why your process is taking so long in the NVC stage? Usually that stage can be completed within 5-6 weeks... JUst curious...Would you recomend having my husband complete his police clerance now or wait till NVC stage? ANy advice is helpful...THanks...

And your ahead of me in this process...... :thumbs: :unsure: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Taal, sorry again to intervene! I'm would HIGHLY recommend that you get that police certificate ASAP! Being that you WILL need it to send in with the DS-230. Remember that it must be originals. It is country dependent, in Dominican Republic my wife was able to get hers in 2 days. But you mentioned that in 5-6 weeks? You are in the NVC stage RIGHT NOW! Have you gotten the INN (Invoice Identification Number) from NVC? You are going to need that as well! Remember that once you receive both your NVC case number AND the INN, you can email the DS-3032.

Hope that helps!

Edited September 8, 2012 by Gracenp2

[taal 28]

Taal, sorry again to intervene! I'm would HIGHLY recommend that you get that police certificate ASAP! Being that you WILL need it to send in with the DS-230. Remember that it must be originals. It is country dependent, in Dominican Republic my wife was able to get hers in 2 days. But you mentioned that in 5-6 weeks? You are in the NVC stage RIGHT NOW! Have you gotten the INN (Invoice Identification Number) from NVC? You are going to need that as well! Remember that once you receive both your NVC case number AND the INN, you can email the DS-3032.

Hope that helps!

Gracen- IT seems like I should just ask you these questions, since your the only one replying. WHich of course I appreciate!!! So since INDIAS 12 hours ahead I'll be sure to tell my husband to get on that police clearance ASAP. AND I HAVE not recieved my INN from NVC they wanted me to wait 15 days before calling them. MY 1-130 was approved the on Wednesday the 5th so I have another week to wait.

SO my question to you is- do I recieve the INN number after I recieve my NVC case number? THe nvc has yet to recieve my case.....

AND PLZ DO NOT APOLIGIZE FOR GIVING ME ADVICE..... :) APPRECIATE ALL OF IT!

[taal 28]

Taal, sorry again to intervene! I'm would HIGHLY recommend that you get that police certificate ASAP! Being that you WILL need it to send in with the DS-230. Remember that it must be originals. It is country dependent, in Dominican Republic my wife was able to get hers in 2 days. But you mentioned that in 5-6 weeks? You are in the NVC stage RIGHT NOW! Have you gotten the INN (Invoice Identification Number) from NVC? You are going to need that as well! Remember that once you receive both your NVC case number AND the INN, you can email the DS-3032.

Hope that helps!

Gracen- IT seems like I should just ask you these questions, since your the only one replying. WHich of course I appreciate!!! So since INDIAS 12 hours ahead I'll be sure to tell my husband to get on that police clearance ASAP. AND I HAVE not recieved my INN from NVC they wanted me to wait 15 days before calling them. MY 1-130 was approved the on Wednesday the 5th so I have another week to wait.

SO my question to you is- do I recieve the INN number after I recieve my NVC case number? THe nvc has yet to recieve my case.....

AND PLZ DO NOT APOLIGIZE FOR GIVING ME ADVICE..... :) APPRECIATE ALL OF IT!

[taal 28]

Taal, sorry again to intervene! I'm would HIGHLY recommend that you get that police certificate ASAP! Being that you WILL need it to send in with the DS-230. Remember that it must be originals. It is country dependent, in Dominican Republic my wife was able to get hers in 2 days. But you mentioned that in 5-6 weeks? You are in the NVC stage RIGHT NOW! Have you gotten the INN (Invoice Identification Number) from NVC? You are going to need that as well! Remember that once you receive both your NVC case number AND the INN, you can email the DS-3032.

Hope that helps!

Gracen- IT seems like I should just ask you these questions, since your the only one replying. WHich of course I appreciate!!! So since INDIAS 12 hours ahead I'll be sure to tell my husband to get on that police clearance ASAP. AND I HAVE not recieved my INN from NVC they wanted me to wait 15 days before calling them. MY 1-130 was approved the on Wednesday the 5th so I have another week to wait.

SO my question to you is- do I recieve the INN number after I recieve my NVC case number? THe nvc has yet to recieve my case.....

AND PLZ DO NOT APOLIGIZE FOR GIVING ME ADVICE..... :) APPRECIATE ALL OF IT!

[Gracenp2 14]

Gracen- IT seems like I should just ask you these questions, since your the only one replying. WHich of course I appreciate!!! So since INDIAS 12 hours ahead I'll be sure to tell my husband to get on that police clearance ASAP. AND I HAVE not recieved my INN from NVC they wanted me to wait 15 days before calling them. MY 1-130 was approved the on Wednesday the 5th so I have another week to wait.

SO my question to you is- do I recieve the INN number after I recieve my NVC case number? THe nvc has yet to recieve my case.....

AND PLZ DO NOT APOLIGIZE FOR GIVING ME ADVICE..... :) APPRECIATE ALL OF IT!

TaaI first thing is first. Don't stress yourself out! It's easy to do so with this entire process! You are more then halfway done! Now it's a matter of just ensuring that you gather all of the proper documentation!

No worries. I respond because I can relate to what you are going through, then again everyone in here can. Now regarding your INN, they are going to tell you to call back in the 15days. Don't do that! Remember that the whole thing is for you to stay ahead of the game. You receive your INN at the same time that they provide you with the NVC case number. So keep calling them! You need these two numbers for the payment portal.

https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

So you can pay the $88 AOS, and the $230 for the IV fees. That is why you NEEDED TO SEND the DS-3032 (from your husband's email) choice of agent email With the template. For that all you need is the case number. See, the reason for the INN is because as soon as you get invoiced then you can pay the fees. You can download the I-864 ( Affidavit of Support) that's the $88 and the DS-230 ( Immigrant Visa) the $230 that you will be paying. ahead of time! You DONT and WONT have to wait for them to send them to you because once they both show as PAID then all you have to do is mail them both off.

Remember that the DS-230 you husband must sign PART ONE NOT PART TWO!

Taal, I am currently just waiting to get invoiced so I can simply pay the fees! I already have both packets completed ad ready to go and ith some luck I should get an early Novemver Interview..

Hope that helps! And let me know if I can be of any more assistance!

[taal 28]

TaaI first thing is first. Don't stress yourself out! It's easy to do so with this entire process! You are more then halfway done! Now it's a matter of just ensuring that you gather all of the proper documentation!

No worries. I respond because I can relate to what you are going through, then again everyone in here can. Now regarding your INN, they are going to tell you to call back in the 15days. Don't do that! Remember that the whole thing is for you to stay ahead of the game. You receive your INN at the same time that they provide you with the NVC case number. So keep calling them! You need these two numbers for the payment portal.

https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

So you can pay the $88 AOS, and the $230 for the IV fees. That is why you NEEDED TO SEND the DS-3032 (from your husband's email) choice of agent email With the template. For that all you need is the case number. See, the reason for the INN is because as soon as you get invoiced then you can pay the fees. You can download the I-864 ( Affidavit of Support) that's the $88 and the DS-230 ( Immigrant Visa) the $230 that you will be paying. ahead of time! You DONT and WONT have to wait for them to send them to you because once they both show as PAID then all you have to do is mail them both off.

Remember that the DS-230 you husband must sign PART ONE NOT PART TWO!

Taal, I am currently just waiting to get invoiced so I can simply pay the fees! I already have both packets completed ad ready to go and ith some luck I should get an early Novemver Interview..

Hope that helps! And let me know if I can be of any more assistance!

Gracen my buddy- THanks... WOw your all ready to go.... GOOD for you. I told my husband to prepare his police clearance report... So got one thing going for me...

Okay I have a question... For the past two years I was laid off, and decided to go back to school..(as well as make sure that My fiance/ now husband would be not denied again). My brother is going to be the affidavit of support. My brother was the one that signed the fiance visa affidavit of support... So do I need any of my tax returns I recieved unemployment for a couple of months. So should I submit my tax returns as well as my brothers? Or leave mine alone....Is it necessary for my brother to submit his pay stubs as well or 1 or 2 is enough with an employer letter?

Every little bit helps.....

[Gracenp2 14]

Gracen my buddy- THanks... WOw your all ready to go.... GOOD for you. I told my husband to prepare his police clearance report... So got one thing going for me...

Okay I have a question... For the past two years I was laid off, and decided to go back to school..(as well as make sure that My fiance/ now husband would be not denied again). My brother is going to be the affidavit of support. My brother was the one that signed the fiance visa affidavit of support... So do I need any of my tax returns I recieved unemployment for a couple of months. So should I submit my tax returns as well as my brothers? Or leave mine alone....Is it necessary for my brother to submit his pay stubs as well or 1 or 2 is enough with an employer letter?

Every little bit helps.....

Taal, yes you would need his tax returns for the last 3 years. Actually the transcripts would be better! Here's the number 1800-908-9946 for the transcripts.

Did you file taxes at all? You mentioned you received unemployment. If you filed your taxes then you MUST submit those as well, for at least the last 3years if you filed or you must explain why if you didnt file. Below I have the specifics to your questions...

What is needed in the AOS package?

Generally, the following is needed:

With no joint sponsors:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal

- Cover letter (optional)

- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 form by petitioner

- Tax information* of petitioner (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)

- Employment letter of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

- Pay stub(s) of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

With joint sponsors:

- All of the above of the petitioner

- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 of joint sponsor

- Tax information* of joint sponsor (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)

- Proof of US citizenship/residency of joint sponsor (ex: copy of US passport, US birth certificate, US naturalization certificate, or front & back of green card)

- Employment letter of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

- Pay stub(s) of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

Summary of NVC process:

- get case number and IIN, give email addresses over

- email the DS-3032

- pay the AOS bill, once it's invoiced

- once the bill appears as PAID, mail the AOS package

- pay the IV bill, once it's invoiced

- once the bill appears as PAID, mail the IV package

- respond to any checklists, if applicable

- get case complete

- get interview date scheduled

Also remember that this is a totally different petition than the I-129F, so the transcripts from your brother along with yours you will have to submit.

Hope this helps! Remember, better to be safe then sorry!

Edited September 9, 2012 by Gracenp2

[taal 28]

Taal, yes you would need his tax returns for the last 3 years. Actually the transcripts would be better! Here's the number 1800-908-9946 for the transcripts.

Did you file taxes at all? You mentioned you received unemployment. If you filed your taxes then you MUST submit those as well, for at least the last 3years if you filed or you must explain why if you didnt file. Below I have the specifics to your questions...

What is needed in the AOS package?

Generally, the following is needed:

With no joint sponsors:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal

- Cover letter (optional)

- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 form by petitioner

- Tax information* of petitioner (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)

- Employment letter of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

- Pay stub(s) of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

With joint sponsors:

- All of the above of the petitioner

- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 of joint sponsor

- Tax information* of joint sponsor (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)

- Proof of US citizenship/residency of joint sponsor (ex: copy of US passport, US birth certificate, US naturalization certificate, or front & back of green card)

- Employment letter of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

- Pay stub(s) of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

Summary of NVC process:

- get case number and IIN, give email addresses over

- email the DS-3032

- pay the AOS bill, once it's invoiced

- once the bill appears as PAID, mail the AOS package

- pay the IV bill, once it's invoiced

- once the bill appears as PAID, mail the IV package

- respond to any checklists, if applicable

- get case complete

- get interview date scheduled

Also remember that this is a totally different petition than the I-129F, so the transcripts from your brother along with yours you will have to submit.

Hope this helps! Remember, better to be safe then sorry!

Gracen- buddy old paal- always look forward to your replies... You made it a lot easier... I've put together all of my package now....And will wait for my brothers informations....My husband as I write is trying to get his police clearance. Was just told come back next week there busy... Some countries just are so dificult to deal with...

Exactly rather be safe then sorry......LOokn forward to calling the NVC tommorow... Oh well its been 5 days since my i-130 was approved so keep bugging them....

SO is it true when my spouse comes here we have to get married in court or no? just wondering.....

[Gracenp2 14]

Gracen- buddy old paal- always look forward to your replies... You made it a lot easier... I've put together all of my package now....And will wait for my brothers informations....My husband as I write is trying to get his police clearance. Was just told come back next week there busy... Some countries just are so dificult to deal with...

Exactly rather be safe then sorry......LOokn forward to calling the NVC tommorow... Oh well its been 5 days since my i-130 was approved so keep bugging them....

SO is it true when my spouse comes here we have to get married in court or no? just wondering.....

Taal, well happy Monday to you! well I'm glad to hear that you are in high spirits! Remember it's all a waiting game, but you want to have everything in order so you don't waste any time! To answer your question regarding getting married in court? Why would you? That is the first that I have heard of that.

I really don't think that would be an issue.. I don't plan on remarrying my wife...

Anyways, keep calling NVC for the case and the INN.. Let me know if you have any questions...

[Darnell 8,478]

This reading stuff is really important.

Taal, please make the time to read the first 2 posts, referenced below,

making copious notes, pen to paper.

Anything you see with a link? Click through, read all, making more copious notes.

Remember - VJ is a DIY Immigration Web Portal, so if'n you wish to Do It Yerself,

you need to read. A Lot. Making/Taking Copious Notes, pen to paper.

This type o studying is best done on a pc, as handphones suck for VJ usage at this stage of yer journey - you miss out on so much.

Good Luck !

You can do this entire process yourself No lawyer NEEDED!!

Hope this helps you out!!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/386421-nvc-filers-september-2012/

Please read the first 2 posts!!

[taal 28]

Taal, well happy Monday to you! well I'm glad to hear that you are in high spirits! Remember it's all a waiting game, but you want to have everything in order so you don't waste any time! To answer your question regarding getting married in court? Why would you? That is the first that I have heard of that.

I really don't think that would be an issue.. I don't plan on remarrying my wife...

Anyways, keep calling NVC for the case and the INN.. Let me know if you have any questions...

Happy Monday to you as well Gracen.... Just got off the phone with NVC.....NO case number yet, told me to call back in a week or two... I'm free so might as well call them up....

GOod I guess the remarrying issue was for fiance visa only....

Yes, I am definetly in high spirits... THis process will be conquered just like the i-130.....

[taal 28]

This reading stuff is really important.

Taal, please make the time to read the first 2 posts, referenced below,

making copious notes, pen to paper.

Anything you see with a link? Click through, read all, making more copious notes.

Remember - VJ is a DIY Immigration Web Portal, so if'n you wish to Do It Yerself,

you need to read. A Lot. Making/Taking Copious Notes, pen to paper.

This type o studying is best done on a pc, as handphones suck for VJ usage at this stage of yer journey - you miss out on so much.

Good Luck !

THanks Darnell for your input... I have been reading up on everything to make sure I don't mess or prolong the process....

[Gracenp2 14]

Happy Monday to you as well Gracen.... Just got off the phone with NVC.....NO case number yet, told me to call back in a week or two... I'm free so might as well call them up....

GOod I guess the remarrying issue was for fiance visa only....

Yes, I am definetly in high spirits... THis process will be conquered just like the i-130.....

Ok good to hear....

[dirk_diggler 107]

Quick question related to this thread, is the NVC process for CR-1s (from NOA2 to NVC complete) EXACTLY the same for everyone, regardless of beneficiary's country? that is, do the shortcuts above (email DS-2302 asap, send packets after invoice, etc) apply to everyone?