NVC Filers - February 2013

[Ms Hogan 295]

They just re-submitted my IV fee, now we have progress now I guess we wait for the DS-260

Does Greece do EP?

[sld 5]

NVC phones off early per the recording.

3 more trues and got through.. No number yet at 10 days, would be day 12 except for holidays,

Edited February 20, 2013 by sld

[Ryan H 3,812]

Does Greece do EP?

No

[Ms Hogan 295]

No

I was just coming back to edit my post to say "oh yes, I see that Greece does do EP." And now I understand it is just the DS-260 & 261.

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5164.html

Limited to the following U.S. Embassies and Consulates:

Visa Applicants will be interviewed at:

Any U.S. Embassy/Consulate in Mexico; or

The NVC requested fees and/or documents in October 2010 or later; and

Visa applicants will be interviewed at any U.S. Embassy/Consulate listed below:

Afghanistan - Kabul

Canada - Montreal

Greece - Athens

Iraq - Baghdad

Jordan - Amman

Peru - Lima

Syria - Damascus

While use of the online forms is currently limited to applicants who meet all of the conditions above, these forms will eventually be implemented worldwide and required for all immigrant visa applications.

Edited February 20, 2013 by MsHogan

[Meme26504 0]

No it's limited for us we do the DS-260/DS-261 but the other document must be sent in sadly

Does Greece do EP?

[Ms Hogan 295]

No it's limited for us we do the DS-260/DS-261 but the other document must be sent in sadly

Well the online version of the DS-260 was much nicer than the 230 I had "practiced" on so that is nice that you're able to do that at least.

[DenMar_S 7]

Huh? 20 business days for the DS-3032?? really?

I was told from 5 -10 business days for the DS-261 to get approved and I am already feeling like I am waiting for an eternity

Hopefully it doesn't take that long!

I didn't take her words sersiously. You bet, 20 days seems forever. Hopefully tomorrow is our day..(",)

[Meme26504 0]

That is a blessing but I kind of wish they will jump on board like Canada and Mexico to let us do ep all the way, but i agree it's not that bad

Well the online version of the DS-260 was much nicer than the 230 I had "practiced" on so that is nice that you're able to do that at least.

Edited February 20, 2013 by Meme26504

[floyd 0]

1. Most definitely okay. I had to do this myself!

2. a. Yes, the first column is just for the city (no street address needed), the second column is for the province, and the the third is for country.

b. No, don't do "since birth" or put his birth date. You'll get a checklist. The question wants residences since the applicant was 16. So, if one has been living at the same address since birth, put the date he turned 16 in the "from" column. So, for example, if one is born in October 1988 (my birthday ), then you would put October 2004.

3. That question is referring more to those with lawyers/attorneys or other legal representatives. Some petitioners put their information for that question, but it's really not needed.

Thank you very much Saylin - when you say checklist - you mean something like an RFE? I will follow your advice on all these questions.

I did have just a couple of other questions if you don't mind

There is a question that asks "In what occupation do you intend to work in United States" - can I put something here or put a Don't know?

Another question is 35, List all the previous visits to the US - my spouse has never visited the US so I can just write "Never" in the first field which is the From field?

Thank you so much once again

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you very much Saylin - when you say checklist - you mean something like an RFE? I will follow your advice on all these questions.

I did have just a couple of other questions if you don't mind

There is a question that asks "In what occupation do you intend to work in United States" - can I put something here or put a Don't know?

Another question is 35, List all the previous visits to the US - my spouse has never visited the US so I can just write "Never" in the first field which is the From field?

Thank you so much once again

Yes, a checklist is similar to a RFE. RFE stands for Request for Evidence, which is something USCIS sends out. At NVC, it's called a checklist, as you're missing something or something was done wrong. There's no evidence being requested, so it's not really called a RFE at the NVC stage.

If you don't know what job you're going to have, then just put "uncertain". I put "student" as I was planning to go into school primarily (although I do have a part-time job).

Don't write "never" on question 35. If she's never been to the US, then the question isn't applicable, so just write "N/A".

[champi 13]

Don't write "never" on question 35. If she's never been to the US, then the question isn't applicable, so just write "N/A".

Will writing 'Never' trigger RFE at NVC?

[Saylin 1,605]

Will writing 'Never' trigger RFE at NVC?

No, but it's more appropriate to write "N/A" as that's one of your three options. I suppose "None" can be used as well (another of the options).

[champi 13]

No, but it's more appropriate to write "N/A" as that's one of your three options. I suppose "None" can be used as well (another of the options).

Oh thank you!!! We just sent DS-230 docs to my mother in law to sign yesterday and shipping cost was $123!!! I had put Never for that question and when I read your suggestion, my mind went "Oh noo, another $123" lol

[sunflower123 6]

I didn't take her words sersiously. You bet, 20 days seems forever. Hopefully tomorrow is our day..(",)

Yeah hopefully tomorrow is our day! Sounds weird but I can't wait to pay the $230 fee! The sooner, the better! :lol:

*fingers crossed*

[romanticminds 11]

NVC said they receive my case on the 13th. Still no case number as of yet. I wonder if I should give them a call tomorrow or wait until friday? I have the AOS packet and IV packet all set and ready to go. Just waiting on case # and the bill. I'm happy and ready to have my bill and give them my money when ever that is. Believe me I've never been excited to pay a bill ever.