Questions about AOS, IV, & interview

[draygri 3]

Hello, everyone.

I was re-reading the EZGuideSpouse (http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse) and had some questions I was hoping to have some help with.

The site states the following:

7) Express mail AOS packet and IV packet to NVC

AOS Packet

a. Bar-coded cover sheet

b. Completed and signed form I-864 by the petitioner

c. IRS tax transcripts for the last three years

(Call IRS at 800-908-9946 to order them for free)

d. Petitioner's employment letter

e. Petitioner's pay stubs for the current year

IV Packet

a. Bar-coded cover sheet

b. 2 Passport-sized photographs of the beneficiary

c. Completed and signed form DS-230 Part 1 by the beneficiary

d. Completed and 'unsigned' form DS-230 Part 2 by the beneficiary

e. Photocopy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary's passport

f. Original/Certified birth certificate of the beneficiary

g. Original/Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner

h. Original police certificate(s) of the beneficiary

i. Original/Certified divorce decree of the beneficiary's prior marriage(s), if applicable

j. Original military certificate of the beneficiary, if applicable

k. 1 set Photocopy of all the above civil documents

For the AOS packet, this says to submit an employment letter. My workplace does not provide this. Instead, we use theworknumber.com which requires the person requesting proof of employment to log in with an assigned code. Will this be an issue?

Also for the AOS packet, this says to submit pay stubs for the current year. Is this right? 52 pay stubs should be submitted?

Next, for the IV packet, this says to submit Original/Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and the petitioner as well as other Original/Certified papers like the police report, etc.

I have heard many times that these original papers should not be sent and should be taken in by hand by the beneficiary into the interview. Could someone give me some clarification on this?

I am hoping to receive some assistance as I am going to visit my spouse next and want to make sure I can have as much taken care of as possible (as the 5 month average processing time is nearing).

I would appreciate any and all help.

Thank you all once again!

[dwheels76 5,469]

Employment letters are optional. Many have just written their own that state your full name, title, wage and if you are full or part-time with number of hours worked. You could state on cover-letter about the theworknumber.com.

All the documents submitted to NVC MUST be originals or certified copies. Along with a photocopy so they will give original back at interview.

[d434qte 1]

My company will not do the letter either but we use the "worknumber" as well. From the site u should be able to fax a letter to yourself that will include all the info needed. Name, hire date, yearly earnings, job title, company name are all included. This is what I used to submit with my AOS form.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Also for the AOS packet, this says to submit pay stubs for the current year. Is this right? 52 pay stubs should be submitted?

You don't need that many, just a few showing a consistent income. One pay stub that shows what you have been paid YTD (year to date) ought to be sufficient.

[draygri 3]

Thank you much, everyone!

Edited September 9, 2012 by draygri

[ktb 15]

"All the documents submitted to NVC MUST be originals or certified copies. Along with a photocopy so they will give original back at interview. "

So I have to send the originals AND a photocopy in the IV packet? I thought they made the copies and gave the originals back at the interview?

[dwheels76 5,469]

"All the documents submitted to NVC MUST be originals or certified copies. Along with a photocopy so they will give original back at interview. "

So I have to send the originals AND a photocopy in the IV packet? I thought they made the copies and gave the originals back at the interview?

Nope they want us to prepare that for them. you know the government and all saving money at every turn. LOL

[Dana and Divine 61]

Nope they want us to prepare that for them. you know the government and all saving money at every turn. LOL

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[draygri 3]

Hi again, everyone.

I had some more questions!

1a.

For both the AOS and IV Packet, the cover sheet will have a "bar-code". What is this? Where/when do I acquire this bar-code?

Please be specific with response to this.

1b.

On the form DS-3032 (80023), I see "Place Case Barcode Strip Here Before Mailing to the National Visa Center". Where/when do I acquire this bar-code strip?

Also, what's the difference between the bar-code strip on form DS-3032 and the "cover sheet" bar-code?

OR, instead of mailing the DS-3032 (80023), should we email it as seen in : http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form ?

Is there a government-designed email form or should this template be used (if emailing is the better way to go, that is)?

Please be specific with response to this.

2.

For the IV Packet, I am to send an original of the beneficiary's police certificate. When should this be acquired?

I am going to visit my wife (the beneficiary) again in October but I don't expect to have a response concerning my case status until November. (Also, I will not be able to visit again until, most likely, everything is completed.) Should I have her acquire the police certificate then in order for me to mail it with the IV Packet? Or should I wait until a response is given from USCIS then have her mail it to me? (I do not like the latter as Cambodia's mail system isn't exactly great.)

Please be specific with response to this.

3.

Third, a photocopy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary's passport is to be sent, not the actual passport itself, correct?

Please be specific with response to this.

4.

Next, when sending out the AOS Packet and IV Packet, are they going to two different addresses? If not, should these two packets be placed together into one envelope or separate?

Please be specific with response to this.

5.

Lastly, I will be visiting my wife (the beneficiary) in October as mentioned above. I plan on taking printed copies of the DS-230 for her to sign. Should I be taking anything else with me as far as paperwork for her to sign? Aside from the DS-230, I don't believe I need anything else but could be wrong.

Also, aside from the original marriage certificate and original birth certificate, should I be taking anything else from her that I may need to send in the AOS or IV Packets? (Other than the issue with Original Police Certificate as mentioned above in #2.)

Please be specific with response to this.

Thank you all so much again and again. VisaJourney and its community has been such a huge help through this process. I am looking forward to everything to be completed so I can share my own experiences with everyone here as well as finally be able to truly help others going through similar processes.

Cheers!

[Stacia 0]

Hi again, everyone.

I had some more questions!

1a.

For both the AOS and IV Packet, the cover sheet will have a "bar-code". What is this? Where/when do I acquire this bar-code?

Please be specific with response to this.

1b.

On the form DS-3032 (80023), I see "Place Case Barcode Strip Here Before Mailing to the National Visa Center". Where/when do I acquire this bar-code strip?

Also, what's the difference between the bar-code strip on form DS-3032 and the "cover sheet" bar-code?

OR, instead of mailing the DS-3032 (80023), should we email it as seen in : http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form ?

Is there a government-designed email form or should this template be used (if emailing is the better way to go, that is)?

Please be specific with response to this.

2.

For the IV Packet, I am to send an original of the beneficiary's police certificate. When should this be acquired?

I am going to visit my wife (the beneficiary) again in October but I don't expect to have a response concerning my case status until November. (Also, I will not be able to visit again until, most likely, everything is completed.) Should I have her acquire the police certificate then in order for me to mail it with the IV Packet? Or should I wait until a response is given from USCIS then have her mail it to me? (I do not like the latter as Cambodia's mail system isn't exactly great.)

Please be specific with response to this.

3.

Third, a photocopy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary's passport is to be sent, not the actual passport itself, correct?

Please be specific with response to this.

4.

Next, when sending out the AOS Packet and IV Packet, are they going to two different addresses? If not, should these two packets be placed together into one envelope or separate?

Please be specific with response to this.

5.

Lastly, I will be visiting my wife (the beneficiary) in October as mentioned above. I plan on taking printed copies of the DS-230 for her to sign. Should I be taking anything else with me as far as paperwork for her to sign? Aside from the DS-230, I don't believe I need anything else but could be wrong.

Also, aside from the original marriage certificate and original birth certificate, should I be taking anything else from her that I may need to send in the AOS or IV Packets? (Other than the issue with Original Police Certificate as mentioned above in #2.)

Please be specific with response to this.

Thank you all so much again and again. VisaJourney and its community has been such a huge help through this process. I am looking forward to everything to be completed so I can share my own experiences with everyone here as well as finally be able to truly help others going through similar processes.

Cheers!

1a. You will get the bar code cover sheet when you pay the IV and AOS bills. You will be able to print them out once you have payed the fees.

1b. Please see my next post with link about the ds-3032.

2. You should find out when the police certificate expires for your spouse's country. That could help you determine when to get it.

3. No, don't send the passport. Just the copy of the biographic page.

4. I sent the AOS and IV packets seperately because I didn't have all the documents for the AOS ready when I had the IV packet ready. Maybe someone else can advise if they sent them in the same envelope.

5. She just needs to sign the DS-230 Part 1. I would have her sign two copies so you have one for you records. You should also make the copy of her biographic page of her passport when you go to visit her.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Edited September 16, 2012 by Stacia

[Ryan H 3,834]

1a.

For both the AOS and IV Packet, the cover sheet will have a "bar-code". What is this? Where/when do I acquire this bar-code?

Please be specific with response to this.

The bar code cover sheet is printed from the payment portal where the bills are paid.

1b.

On the form DS-3032 (80023), I see "Place Case Barcode Strip Here Before Mailing to the National Visa Center". Where/when do I acquire this bar-code strip?

Also, what's the difference between the bar-code strip on form DS-3032 and the "cover sheet" bar-code?

OR, instead of mailing the DS-3032 (80023), should we email it as seen in : http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form ?

Is there a government-designed email form or should this template be used (if emailing is the better way to go, that is)?

Please be specific with response to this.

All you need to do to email the DS-3032 is to follow the instructions in the wiki that you linked to.

2.

For the IV Packet, I am to send an original of the beneficiary's police certificate. When should this be acquired?

I am going to visit my wife (the beneficiary) again in October but I don't expect to have a response concerning my case status until November. (Also, I will not be able to visit again until, most likely, everything is completed.) Should I have her acquire the police certificate then in order for me to mail it with the IV Packet? Or should I wait until a response is given from USCIS then have her mail it to me? (I do not like the latter as Cambodia's mail system isn't exactly great.)

Please be specific with response to this.

Police certificate questions require a Cambodia specific answer.

3.

Third, a photocopy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary's passport is to be sent, not the actual passport itself, correct?

Please be specific with response to this.

Correct

[Stacia 0]

Question 1b:

Follow the directions on this link to e-mail your ds-3032 form:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form

I did this and it is much easier than waiting for the NVC to send you the actual form. Your spouse will need to send it to the NVC from her e-mail address.

[dwheels76 5,469]

OP I would strongly advise you go to the NVC filers thread and read #1 and #2 post. It will really help and prepare you and explain alot that will be coming up for you.

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