Aug 2013 I-130 filers

[aditya3245 113]

The spreadsheet says tsc for me but I definitely haven't received my hard copy letter and probably won't for another week or so. So I'm assuming its an error?

Fixed.

We need a transfer sheet patrol.

Seriously.

[festamati89 40]

Fixed.

We need a transfer sheet patrol.

Seriously.

congrats!!!!!!!!!! so happy for u!~

[aditya3245 113]

congrats!!!!!!!!!! so happy for u!~

Thank you!

Good luck to you!

Edited February 12, 2014 by aditya3245

[Chia&sean 17]

Hey guys!i have a question, does someone know if approvals arrive only in the evening like for transfers, or they could be anytime of the day??just curious,might help so that I don't check my status for the whole day

[Lifehastomoveon 37]

my husband received a second email of transfer last night waiting for hard copy. very curious to know the service center.

[Kat&Abhi 42]

A little off topic here, but since there are so many Indians I thought I would throw this out there. Hubby doesn't have a birth certificate, it seems it gets turned into the school when he started in Bhopal and from then on he is supposed to use his school record as proof for date of birth?

What do we do then for NVC to submit for birth certificate when he doesn't physically have one and doesn't know any way of getting a "certified copy"?

[Lifehastomoveon 37]

A little off topic here, but since there are so many Indians I thought I would throw this out there. Hubby doesn't have a birth certificate, it seems it gets turned into the school when he started in Bhopal and from then on he is supposed to use his school record as proof for date of birth?

What do we do then for NVC to submit for birth certificate when he doesn't physically have one and doesn't know any way of getting a "certified copy"?

BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Original and photocopy. Each applicant must submit an original and a clear photocopy of his/her birth certificate. The certificate should include the applicant’s name, date and place of birth, the names of both parents, and the seal of the issuing office, i.e., the municipal authorities. If your name is not mentioned in the birth certificate and if any details are missing in the birth certificate or if there is a discrepancy regarding your date of birth or name, submit the certificate along with secondary evidence.

Secondary evidence can be a baptismal certificate, an adoption decree, a school record, a notarized affidavit from a close relative, a neighbor or friend who was present at the time of your birth on the appropriate stamp paper, which must be sworn before a First Class Magistrate. The person making this affidavit must state how he/she knows your family and how he/she knows the facts of your birth. Secondary evidence must have your name, date and place of birth; names of both parents; and the seal of the issuing office. If your birth was not recorded, please submit a “no record of birth registration” letter from the relevant municipality along with secondary evidence and if your birth record has been destroyed or the municipality authorities will not issue one, submit a letter from the municipality stating so along with secondary evidence.

Note: If any of these documents were issued in a regional language, a notarized English translation is required in addition to the original.

[mza001 15]

A little off topic here, but since there are so many Indians I thought I would throw this out there. Hubby doesn't have a birth certificate, it seems it gets turned into the school when he started in Bhopal and from then on he is supposed to use his school record as proof for date of birth?

What do we do then for NVC to submit for birth certificate when he doesn't physically have one and doesn't know any way of getting a "certified copy"?

10th class (sophomore year) certificate is a very important document in India and that is used to prove Father's name, Mother's name, and date of birth etc in the absence of other docs and is totally acceptable. Usually that can be submitted locally to get one issued from the local muncipality. That can take anywhere from 3 days to a month. Ideally, regardless it would be best to obtain one. Also, Aadhar card, Voters ID/Pan card one or more of those are needed to obtain birth certificate and proof of address. They are converting to paperless on records after 1989 and is a requirement with no exception after that.

Following is from Mumbai consulate website:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/395145/pereirals/IV-Packet4-December2013.pdf

BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Original and photocopy). Each applicant must submit an original and a clear photocopy of his/her birth certificate. The certificate should include the applicant’s name, date and place of birth, the names of both parents, and the seal of the issuing office, i.e. the municipal authorities or the village authorities (gram panchayat or talati-cum-mantri). If your name is not mentioned in the birth certificate and if any details are missing in the birth certificate or if there is a discrepancy regarding your date of birth or name, submit the certificate along with secondary evidence.

"Secondary evidence" can be a baptismal certificate, an adoption decree, a school record, or a notarized affidavit from a close relative, a neighbor or friend who was present at the time of your birth on the appropriate stamp paper and sworn before a First Class Magistrate. The person making this affidavit must state how he/she knows your family and how he/she knows the facts of your birth. Secondary evidence must have your name, date and place of birth; names of both parents; and the seal of the issuing office.

If your birth was not recorded, please submit a "no record of birth registration" letter from the relevant municipality along with secondary evidence, and if your birth record has been destroyed or the municipal authorities will not issue one, submit a letter from the municipality stating so along with secondary evidence. (See preceding paragraph for definition of "secondary evidence.")

Note: If any of these documents were issued in a regional language, you must provide a notarized English translation in addition to the original.

[ravi.patel 14]

anybody got this message from USCIS today: can someone please tell me what is going wrong....

On February 12, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

[Kat&Abhi 42]

10th class (sophomore year) certificate is a very important document in India and that is used to prove Father's name, Mother's name, and date of birth etc in the absence of other docs and is totally acceptable. Usually that can be submitted locally to get one issued from the local muncipality. That can take anywhere from 3 days to a month. Ideally, regardless it would be best to obtain one. Also, Aadhar card, Voters ID/Pan card one or more of those are needed to obtain birth certificate and proof of address. They are converting to paperless on records after 1989 and is a requirement with no exception after that.

Following is from Mumbai consulate website:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/395145/pereirals/IV-Packet4-December2013.pdf

BIRTH CERTIFICATE (Original and photocopy). Each applicant must submit an original and a clear photocopy of his/her birth certificate. The certificate should include the applicant’s name, date and place of birth, the names of both parents, and the seal of the issuing office, i.e. the municipal authorities or the village authorities (gram panchayat or talati-cum-mantri). If your name is not mentioned in the birth certificate and if any details are missing in the birth certificate or if there is a discrepancy regarding your date of birth or name, submit the certificate along with secondary evidence.

"Secondary evidence" can be a baptismal certificate, an adoption decree, a school record, or a notarized affidavit from a close relative, a neighbor or friend who was present at the time of your birth on the appropriate stamp paper and sworn before a First Class Magistrate. The person making this affidavit must state how he/she knows your family and how he/she knows the facts of your birth. Secondary evidence must have your name, date and place of birth; names of both parents; and the seal of the issuing office.

If your birth was not recorded, please submit a "no record of birth registration" letter from the relevant municipality along with secondary evidence, and if your birth record has been destroyed or the municipal authorities will not issue one, submit a letter from the municipality stating so along with secondary evidence. (See preceding paragraph for definition of "secondary evidence.")

Note: If any of these documents were issued in a regional language, you must provide a notarized English translation in addition to the original.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Original and photocopy. Each applicant must submit an original and a clear photocopy of his/her birth certificate. The certificate should include the applicant’s name, date and place of birth, the names of both parents, and the seal of the issuing office, i.e., the municipal authorities. If your name is not mentioned in the birth certificate and if any details are missing in the birth certificate or if there is a discrepancy regarding your date of birth or name, submit the certificate along with secondary evidence.

Secondary evidence can be a baptismal certificate, an adoption decree, a school record, a notarized affidavit from a close relative, a neighbor or friend who was present at the time of your birth on the appropriate stamp paper, which must be sworn before a First Class Magistrate. The person making this affidavit must state how he/she knows your family and how he/she knows the facts of your birth. Secondary evidence must have your name, date and place of birth; names of both parents; and the seal of the issuing office. If your birth was not recorded, please submit a “no record of birth registration” letter from the relevant municipality along with secondary evidence and if your birth record has been destroyed or the municipality authorities will not issue one, submit a letter from the municipality stating so along with secondary evidence.

Note: If any of these documents were issued in a regional language, a notarized English translation is required in addition to the original.

yeah we have secondary evidence but no birth certificate at all to even submit. I guess we have to plan a trip back to Bhopal to see what can be done

anybody got this message from USCIS today: can someone please tell me what is going wrong....

On February 12, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

is this the RFE? I guess you won't really know what needs to be submitted until you get the letter in the mail.

[Kat&Abhi 42]

Hey guys!i have a question, does someone know if approvals arrive only in the evening like for transfers, or they could be anytime of the day??just curious,might help so that I don't check my status for the whole day

I was wondering the same thing! Should I check all day or only at night or??

[ravi.patel 14]

yes it is an RFE.....

[waiting_______ 92]

anybody got this message from USCIS today: can someone please tell me what is going wrong....

On February 12, 2014, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

With my research and reading bunch of threads this is what I have usually seen:

- Corrections or missing items on any of the forms or submissions

- Prove US citizenship

- Prove bona fides of the marriage with additional evidence

I am not sure if you can call ahead and find out from tier-2 what exactly they are asking for. Might be worth a shot, but you should get a mail soon with the details.

Generally this is good news, your approval will follow shortly after you resubmit what they are asking for.

Good luck.

Edited February 12, 2014 by waiting_______

[PaddyOTG 4]

Hey guys,

Expecting a transfer soon you can add me to the spreadsheet and I'll update when I get the transfer.(details in my profile)

[mza001 15]

yeah we have secondary evidence but no birth certificate at all to even submit. I guess we have to plan a trip back to Bhopal to see what can be done

is this the RFE? I guess you won't really know what needs to be submitted until you get the letter in the mail.

If you are planning on getting birth certificate issued. You can hire agents usually and may not even have to go there. they can expedite and will organize the docs for you as well. As long as you have those secondary required docs. In the long run, best to have it anyway. Good luck.