Really confused at NVC , please help ???!!!

[Aschenbecher 16]

We are at NVC stage and we really want to move our app foward , but not sure what to do. My Timeline is current but here is what we are doing/going to do. Any imputs are welcomed , Kindly try to answer questions as clearly as possible as Both wife and I suffer from some level of ADHD,Really appricate any help in advance.

1. AOS Status :

a. We have paid $88 for I-864 on 22nd Aug 2012. The status has been reading PAID since then.

b. Wife got a tax consultant to help her file her 2011.

c. Wife never filed her 2007 and 2008 tax returns. The TAX consultant is helping her file these aswell.But her proirety is 2011

d. So in the comming few days she will have tax doc for filled 2011,2010 and 2009 ready.

Question AOS-1: While AOS just needs 2011,2010 and 2009 tax docs , will it have negetaive effect on AOS to have pending 2007 and 2008 tax returns ? Should we wait till 2007 and 2008 tax returns are filed also ?

Question AOS-2: Do we send AOS with 2011,2010 and 2009 tax docs to NVC or does the Beneficary/Applicant carry it to the consulate in Mumbai, India ?

Question AOS-3: So if the Petetitioner sends the AOS package to NVC, does Beneficary/Applicant carry photo-copy of AOS package to the interview? If not the whole package then which specific pages ?

2.DS-230 IV Fee Status :

a. We will pay the IV Fee in the comming few days which is visible on the same page where we paid AOS fee.

b. I (Applicant) have both parts of DS-230 filled out. I havent signed Part -II.

c. I (Applicant) have colleted all my documents that go along with DS-230(Marriage certificate,Birth Cert.,Police Cert, Photo-Copy of my Passport bigographical page.)

Question IV-1 : Where do i (applicant) send my DS-230 ? To Wife so she can send it to NVC or i carry it to the embassy ? If it is sent to wife (Petetitioner) do i send both parts or just first ?

Question IV-2 : Do i send my original Documents with DS-230 to my wife ? If yes then do i carry photo-copy to consulate in Mumbai ?

Question IV-3 : I got two copies of Police Clearence cert from the passport office here in India. Do i send both of these along with DS-230 to my wife for submitting to NVC or i keep one and send one to wife ?

I hope someone could clear some air for us. We are compleatly lost right now. Any help is appriciated. Thank you all in advance.

[Deep2009 18]

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Question AOS-1: While AOS just needs 2011,2010 and 2009 tax docs , will it have negetaive effect on AOS to have pending 2007 and 2008 tax returns ? Should we wait till 2007 and 2008 tax returns are filed also ?

Question AOS-2: Do we send AOS with 2011,2010 and 2009 tax docs to NVC or does the Beneficary/Applicant carry it to the consulate in Mumbai, India ?

ANSWER - Embassy and NVC only worry about last 3 years of tax returns.... USC need to get the tax transcripts from local IRS office by walkin or request fax out to her or by mail (it is free service by IRS)

The impact of not filling the older returns... I don't know any thing about it..

Question AOS-3: So if the Petetitioner sends the AOS package to NVC, does Beneficary/Applicant carry photo-copy of AOS package to the interview? If not the whole package then which specific pages ?

ANSWER - Always make copies of what USC or beneficiary is submitting to USCIS and/or NVC for your records. You need to carry all to the interview

Edited September 21, 2012 by Deep2009

[Deep2009 18]

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2.DS-230 IV Fee Status :

a. We will pay the IV Fee in the comming few days which is visible on the same page where we paid AOS fee.

b. I (Applicant) have both parts of DS-230 filled out. I havent signed Part -II.

c. I (Applicant) have colleted all my documents that go along with DS-230(Marriage certificate,Birth Cert.,Police Cert, Photo-Copy of my Passport biographical page.)

Question IV-1 : Where do i (applicant) send my DS-230 ? To Wife so she can send it to NVC or i carry it to the embassy ? If it is sent to wife (Petitioner) do i send both parts or just first ?

ANSWER - you can send it her or to NVC, it all depends on you/wife... If you sent it to her, she will check it and send it to NVC.... if she sends it, there is tracking number that she can track the package

You will send both part of DS230, but will only sign the part1 now before mailing to NVC and you will sign the part 2 at the time of interview (try to use blue pen for signing, NVC need your original signature)

Please keep couple of copies of DS230 with you

Question IV-2 : Do i send my original Documents with DS-230 to my wife ? If yes then do i carry photo-copy to consulate in Mumbai ?

ANSWER - You have to send the original to NVC (direct or through wife) (marriage certificate, Birth Certificate, PCC from local police and PCC from passport office) You will carry the photocopy to the Embassy at interview.....Embassy will give you back your original (Borth certificate and marriage certificate)

Question IV-3 : I got two copies of Police Clearance cert from the passport office here in India. Do i send both of these along with DS-230 to my wife for submitting to NVC or i keep one and send one to wife ?

ANSWER - Keep copies for yourself and send in original with DS230 to NVC....

Edited September 21, 2012 by Deep2009

[kambode 0]

Question AOS-1: While AOS just needs 2011,2010 and 2009 tax docs , will it have negetaive effect on AOS to have pending 2007 and 2008 tax returns ? Should we wait till 2007 and 2008 tax returns are filed also ?

AOS requirement has changed, now they only need the most recent tax return. I submitted my last year tax return and they accepted (I didn't check the second (optional) box in question #25.) -- i dont think they'd bother with more than 3 year old tax returns! I sent NVC my e-file tax return (80+ pages long) and they accepted, so I guess you dont need the IRS tax transcript for this.

Question AOS-2: Do we send AOS with 2011,2010 and 2009 tax docs to NVC or does the Beneficary/Applicant carry it to the consulate in Mumbai, India ?

I sent I-864 and its supporting documents (including my last year tax return) to NVC, they accepted. Please remember that you MUST print out the AOS receipt cover letter and put it on top of your I-864 package.

Question AOS-3: So if the Petetitioner sends the AOS package to NVC, does Beneficary/Applicant carry photo-copy of AOS package to the interview? If not the whole package then which specific pages ?

I think NVC will send your entire petition to embassy.

Question IV-1 : Where do i (applicant) send my DS-230 ? To Wife so she can send it to NVC or i carry it to the embassy ? If it is sent to wife (Petetitioner) do i send both parts or just first ?

If you have DS-230 and all of its supporting document with you, then you can just send it to NVC (make sure you print out the IV receipt cover letter and put it on top of the package -- you need to send two copies of the DS-230 package, i think NVC keeps one copy and they forward the other copy to the embassy)

You should always retain a copy of your I-864 and DS-230 package for your own record. Well, hope this helps and good luck in your journey.

Edited September 22, 2012 by kambode

[Aschenbecher 16]

Thank you Deep2009 and kambode, you have really cleared the confusion we were in. Now we are feeling a lot better. Thanks to you guys. VJ community is the best on the Internet. Thanks to all !