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champi   13

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I assume your marriage certificate is not issue by US government, that mean it will need to be translated by CERTIFIED translator only with their SEAL stamp on it (they want to see OFFICIAL SEAL and not some Joe-Smo translation) otherwise that documents is no good. READ NVC GUIDELINE ON WHEN SUBMITTING FOREIGN DOCUMENTS and where to go and get it translated.

If you're already resubmitted the original, at this time I would contact the place where you got married and obtain another official copy than to a certified translator ASAP.

Hi Readerchoice,

We called back to clarify if they are not accepting what we sent or they don't see marriage certificate as part of the package. It turns out, they do not have the marriage certificate. This is strange as I've sent the original marriage certificate and I made sure that I added a sticky note that has NVC Case #, beneficiary's name, beneficiary's dob, and Form DS-230 written on it. So we've asked them to recheck the case and make sure they really do not see the marriage certificate. If they don't then they must have lost it because I am very sure we sent it.

In meantime, we will try to see if we can get another copy of marriage certificate issued from India (unnecessary delay IMO).

Thanks for your input!! :)

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IR-5 - for Mom
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08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
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02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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champi   13

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It doesn't need to be translated by a professional translator, I did all ours and I'm no professional. It just needs a letter/certificate accompanying it to say the translation is true and accurate. In fcat if the doccuments are in the same language as the country applicant is being interviewed at they shouldn't need to be translated at all.

champi you are going to have to try and get a certified copy from the issuing body while you wait for a supervisor review, did you include a photocopy of it?

The original marriage certificate we sent is actually in English and native language, that's how it is issued by the local state government in India. So it doesn't require any translation. But yes, we do plan to start the process of getting another copy of Marriage certificate issued by local authority in India. It's just going to take a while since both my husband and myself are in US so we don't have any close relative in India to run around the government offices for this. My mother in law is too old to do these things by herself.

In any case, I just hope NVC finds our marriage certificate. If they find it, there shouldn't be an issue in accepting it as we've used that marriage certificate during my hsuband's CR-1 immigration journey, his removal of conditional on green card and most recently when he became US citizen. I just wish they didn't lose it.

Thanks for your suggestion!! :)

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IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
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02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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Yes, re-send it. But follow the tip on post 2 for a fast approval this time.

I just resent yesterday using the "Supervisor Review" trick and I got a reply in 8 hours :rofl: :rofl:

Wow, these guys typically don't work until a supervisor is involved eh :rofl:

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I assume your marriage certificate is not issue by US government, that mean it will need to be translated by CERTIFIED translator only with their SEAL stamp on it (they want to see OFFICIAL SEAL and not some Joe-Smo translation) otherwise that documents is no good. READ NVC GUIDELINE ON WHEN SUBMITTING FOREIGN DOCUMENTS and where to go and get it translated.

If you're already resubmitted the original, at this time I would contact the place where you got married and obtain another official copy than to a certified translator ASAP.

Alas, a certified translation is not required, when using the translator's attestation statement.

It could be anyone, really.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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I want to call the NVC to see what's going on with the case but I'm not sure how to word it? "hey just wanted to see what's going on? Did you get the IV email and DS-260? How about the AOS email?" Sound okay? Not sure why I'm nervous about calling... LOL

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I want to call the NVC to see what's going on with the case but I'm not sure how to word it? "hey just wanted to see what's going on? Did you get the IV email and DS-260? How about the AOS email?" Sound okay? Not sure why I'm nervous about calling... LOL

Uncle Darnell's handy dandy questions for EP and emailed stuff

1. Did you detach the civil docs and add them to the casefile yet?

2. Do you show completion on the DS-260 yet? If so, is it sitting in a reviewer's queue or no ?

3. When do you think the DS-260 will be added to the casefile ?

4. Did you detach the I-864 set and add it to the casefile yet?

That's about it, for Canadiens...

Go Get Em !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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I want to call the NVC to see what's going on with the case but I'm not sure how to word it? "hey just wanted to see what's going on? Did you get the IV email and DS-260? How about the AOS email?" Sound okay? Not sure why I'm nervous about calling... LOL

I was a little nervous about calling them too, lol. But I had my list of questions ready that I wanted to ask, and it was quite comfortable. The rep. was really nice and helped me a ton and answered all of my questions. Don't be nervous, they are there to help you!

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Darnell you make me LAUGH! rofl.gif

why so funny, la ? You better be squirreling away 10 boxes of 2 kg poutine powder, give to Saylin when you cross the border...

NVC TeleOperators know nothing about EP, emailed forms. Be prepared to train them, each phone call.

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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Darnell... I'm in Alberta. We do bad poutine. LOL

I can get KD though ;)

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Darnell... I'm in Alberta. We do bad poutine. LOL

I can get KD though ;)

stop it with that LOLing, la - you can purchase in Montreal, when you be there for the interview. Don't Forget !! Saylin get grouchy, meh. 10 boxes of 2 kg powder easy to pack.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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Okay Darnell I promise to send Saylin some powdered gravy. She might need to find the cheese curds on her own though.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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So as I had been thinking it will be nice to have to call the NVC to check progress of AoS and IV packages...I was SO WRONG. Am I the only one who is made to feel so small by those operators? haha "well when did you send it? you have to wait 20 days and then we will send you information on the next step" I just wanted to scream, "I KNOW IT DOESN"T ALWAYS TAKE 20 DAYS!!!!" But I was polite and will call back tomorrow or Wednesday. i knew it was a long shot since the AoS just got there last Monday and IV last Wednesday, but you can't blame a wife for trying! I think they need to allow people like us who have been through this to be the ones to work there. Compassion...yes we are calling all the time but separated from our loved ones anyone would do the same!

Petitioner: Zandra (USA born)
Relationship:

03/??/2009 - Met on game called SecondLife

03/18/2012 - Became a couple
11/16/2012 - Got Married in Ohio
11/29/2012 - Husband went back to England

02/05/2016 - Our first baby together is due
USCIS: 39 Days
01/17/2013 - I-130 Visa Packet sent to Chicago Lockbox
01/24/2013 - NOA1 Received-MSC# (got text message and letter in mail)
03/04/2013 - NOA2 Received (got letter in mail)
NVC: 50 Days
03/08/2013 - Case arrived @ NVC
03/22/2013 - Case # and IIN assigned
03/22/2013 - DS-3032 Sent (04/02/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted)
03/27/2013 - AOS bill invoice (03/29/2013 - AOS bill appears as PAID)
03/29/2013 - AOS Packet Sent (04/01/2013 - AOS Packet arrives at NVC)
04/12/2013 - AOS checklist-needed to submit bank statement (04/16/2013 - checklist items arrives at NVC)
04/26/2013 - AOS Approved
04/02/2013 - IV bill invoiced (04/04/2012 - IV bill appears as PAID)
04/02/2013 - IV Package sent (04/03/2013 - IV Package arrives at NVC)
04/16/2013 - IV checklist-need to submit "proper" agency Police cert. (04/30/2013 - checklist items arrives at NVC)
05/10/2013 - IV Package Approved
05/10/2013 - Case Complete
US Consulate London: 141 Days from NOA1 to approval
05/17/2013 - Embassy received
06/04/2013 - Medical-APPROVED
06/14/2013 - Interview-APPROVED
06/19/2013 - Visa in hand
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06/28/2013 - Chicago (fast and easy)
ROC: (90 days and counting...)
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05/05/2015 - NOA
05/13/2015 - Biometrics in Columbus, Ohio
??/??/2015 - Approved & Conditions Removed
??/??/2015 - 10 year Green card received

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Guy was pretty pleasant... Blah blah can't see email stuff but if you have the auto response we got it. Wait 20 business days blah blah... So I was nice and said "well I guess in about 20 business days I'll be calling back to make sure everything is good to go! HAHA!" He says "sounds like a plan." laughing.gif

I'll call back on Friday or next monday. That gives them some time for the AOS.

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aluk   4

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If I'm scanning civil documents for my electronic processing in Mexico, can I do everything in black and white or grayscale or do they want to see color on those civil documents? They will get to see the originals at the interview.

08-07-2012 Married
09-26-2012 I-130 Packet mailed
10-03-2012 Money Order cashed
10-03-2012 N.O.A.1 Received via text/email
10-06-2012 N.O.A.1 Form I-797C received via snail mail
02-20-2013 N.O.A. 2 E-mail Received - 140 days
02-03-2013 N.O.A. Hard Copy Received
03-04-2013 N.V.C. Received
03-20-2013 Received email from N.V.C. containing case and invoice numbers.
03-20-2013 Paid A.O.S. fee.
03-23-2013 Fee status shows as "Paid".
03-23-2013 A.O.S. package emailed (should have mailed on 3-20)
03-27-2013 Paid IV Fee
03-29-2013 Fee status shows as "Paid"
03-30-2013 Emailed IV package
04-18-2013 Case Completed

04-30-2013 Interview appointment date assigned

06-13-2013 Interview date
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