September 2013 I-130 Filers

[luvwillprevail 5]

k.dlg, exactly....and the fastest that it can happen will not be fast enough, right? Totally how I feel. Hubby keeps telling me to keep a stiff upper lip, so to speak...and I'm tryyyyyying. I'm sure you understand! He will be interviewing in Amsterdam. I'm really hoping they'll just be really fast. So far, though...Amsterdam has been ridiculously slow in getting him things. The police certificates took almost 5 weeks. I'm going to just hope things go quickly anyway!!! Is your hubby interviewing in London? Do you know how they are?

Hey Luv! Yay...December isn't too far away! So let me try to answer you here...

1. NVC communicates via email on only a few items, unless you're in a specific group of countries. (http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_5162.html) Egypt doesn't appear to be one of them. So, most likely, you'll be doing this via the regular mail. (I'd recommend using FedEx or something to be SURE everything gets to NVC.)

2. I'm not 100% sure, but, as I understand it...this is my best answer: she could list the income as her income if she receives the payments. However, if the payments are made TO the son, then he would probably be considered a co-sponsor. The thing is...if he's disabled, maybe he can't be, legally speaking--he may not have the "ability" to make such a judgment...if you know what I mean. If you want to message me privately, if you have more info...then I can try to help you out. I do know what you mean about that form--it is VERY confusing. I had to spend 2+ hours on it and redid it and spent another 3 hours fixing it....never had such trouble with a form...

3. Take most of the stuff with you, but leave him with one copy of your marriage certificate. You also need one to send in to NVC. Read this for help on what you will need to send: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse ... also, have him fill out the DS-230 with you and bring the signed and unsigned parts WITH you so that you can send them all in from here...that form is a pill, so, I'd do it now and get it out of the way...You can't save it and you have to do it on a PDF. You also can't write on it.

4. Everything that is not in English MUST be translated. Don't send it in without a translation or you will get a checklist, which will only delay you. You can have your husband do it if he is fluent in English and Arabic (and any other languages that the documents may be in)...is he? If he is, you can have him do the certification himself and they will accept it, which is cool. I can send you a link to that if you need the text. I asked the same question about whether I have to send another copy of the translation and the answer is YES...another copy, but you can just use the translation you already sent. But, they do want originals of everything now....which is a pain.

Do not worry--the questions you are asking are all reasonable and fair. I asked all of them in the NVC forums. You should join us there, actually. They'll be posting a new one for November...as soon as it's posted, I'll post the link to invite you. (No point in joining October, I don't think, since it's ending tomorrow...)

Hope this is helpful. Please ask away. You can also message me if you want. =)

[luvwillprevail 5]

ok regarding ds-230 i was told this is a old form they dont use anymore but on dept of state it says its for diversity visas and andCuban Family Reunification Parole applications only)we have to fill out ds260 and ds261is what i have been told am i wrong and is all the info that is suppose to be put on these forms about him? and on my sponsors sons income yes she does receive it she is his payee.

Edited October 31, 2013 by luvwillprevail

[samni 5]

Yea I called uscis on friday to check to see if they have my address correct where I haven't received any mail from them . Spoke to a tier 2 and she said all files are being sent to local offices to help with the back log. And that they r currently processomg march petitions.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Yea I called uscis on friday to check to see if they have my address correct where I haven't received any mail from them . Spoke to a tier 2 and she said all files are being sent to local offices to help with the back log. And that they r currently processomg march petitions.

Mkay.

Truthful and helpful- as usual.

[Jematt 7]

ok regarding ds-230 i was told this is a old form they dont use anymore but on dept of state it says its for diversity visas and andCuban Family Reunification Parole applications only)we have to fill out ds260 and ds261is what i have been told am i wrong and is all the info that is suppose to be put on these forms about him? and on my sponsors sons income yes she does receive it she is his payee.

Hmmm...that's odd. We were told by USCIS to do the DS-230 in some of our paperwork, but now they want us to do the DS-260. LOL..typical...things are not even consistent coming from them. The DS-260 and 261 are the online ones. So, just do what they told you to do. As far as if he is receiving the money, then she probably does need to list him as a co-sponsor, at least that's what I understand from reading the paperwork...

[Kaylara 814]

Holy #######, Jenmatt... You guys are just flying through the process! Good for you!

[samni 5]

Mkay.

Truthful and helpful- as usual.

Yea I know, right. I just can't wait for it all l to be over. I haven't seen my husband in 3 months n can't get the time off to go see him again until March.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Yea I know, right. I just can't wait for it all l to be over. I haven't seen my husband in 3 months n can't get the time off to go see him again until March.

***hugs***

Please hang in there.

[samni 5]

***hugs***

Please hang in there.

Thanks Just been trying to keep myself busy with my kids and work to pass the time faster. I've even started my own business trying to get that going too. It helps. But I'd much rather have husband with me. And its cery frustrating that we have to b apart for so long.

[luvwillprevail 5]

Hmmm...that's odd. We were told by USCIS to do the DS-230 in some of our paperwork, but now they want us to do the DS-260. LOL..typical...things are not even consistent coming from them. The DS-260 and 261 are the online ones. So, just do what they told you to do. As far as if he is receiving the money, then she probably does need to list him as a co-sponsor, at least that's what I understand from reading the paperwork...

well i know they have to fill out i-864a because they are combining income but not for sure if that makes him a joint sponsor or not?

i emailed nvc to ask them but no response yet just trying to make sure we got everything together i hate this process lol

[Jematt 7]

Holy #######, Jenmatt... You guys are just flying through the process! Good for you!

Thanks so much, Kaylara! I'm super happy about this. We've had a lot of obstacles, so this is a really welcome bit of good news! I hope you guys fly through, too! When did you apply???

well i know they have to fill out i-864a because they are combining income but not for sure if that makes him a joint sponsor or not?

i emailed nvc to ask them but no response yet just trying to make sure we got everything together i hate this process lol

Luv, that form was a pain for me. I know it should be simple, but I found it very tedious. If she can show that she receives that money as income every month, she could fill it out that way--using it as income that he pays her. Is there a way she can do that? That would make her the only co-sponsor. I'm assuming you're going to be the other sponsor, right? I totally know what you mean. I asked so many questions on the NVC forum. I'm sure I sound like a total fool, but, we have even gotten mixed messages in some of the paperwork from USCIS..not a joke. It's complicated!

Blueberry...how are you, girl? Any news on your case? Did you book your trip for your hubby??? Thinking of you!!!!

[mrstavarez629 2]

Hi all!! Thought I would hop on board this form. I sent my I130 on Sept 25 to Chicago Lockbox and it was received on Sept 27. It is being processed at the NBC and I got my NOA1 by text and email Oct 1... In review now. I can't wait to be with my hubby!!

[Jematt 7]

Hi all!! Thought I would hop on board this form. I sent my I130 on Sept 25 to Chicago Lockbox and it was received on Sept 27. It is being processed at the NBC and I got my NOA1 by text and email Oct 1... In review now. I can't wait to be with my hubby!!

Good luck mrstavarez! I hope your case moves quickly!

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Blueberry...how are you, girl? Any news on your case? Did you book your trip for your hubby??? Thinking of you!!!!

I'm alright I guess, thanks!

We haven't booked yet, still looking. Can't find a good one, most of them are either super expensive or super long- like 30 hours one way.

54 days to go! Woohoo

And how are you, hon?

Also, would like to point out again that new petitions seem to be going straight to Nebraska now.

That really makes me think that Overland Park will NOT process our cases, but, at some point, they will be sent somewhere else.

Edited November 2, 2013 by Blueberry Pancake

[Jematt 7]

I'm alright I guess, thanks!

We haven't booked yet, still looking. Can't find a good one, most of them are either super expensive or super long- like 30 hours one way.

54 days to go! Woohoo

And how are you, hon?

Also, would like to point out again that new petitions seem to be going straight to Nebraska now.

That really makes me think that Overland Park will NOT process our cases, but, at some point, they will be sent somewhere else.

Ugh...totally understand the horrible flights! It seems like it's always a choice between spending waaaay more than we should versus spending hours in layovers that are just so draining. And all of this to see our husband or wife! So ridiculous. So, good luck on finding a good flight that's not too over-priced!!!

Gosh, I suppose I should count how many days until I see my honey again, too. I don't dare count though, because I hate the wait and if I just try to think "next month," it's somehow easier. He's planning on coming for Christmas (hopefully he's allowed in and there are no problems...)

Still no news on where your file is at? Seriously...that's ridiculous. You don't even know for sure which facility it's in? I thought they had to tell you that. I'm thinking this is a good reason to contact a Senator. Your hubby probably should do it, of course...but, if things are in limbo still--that's just unacceptable....now it's November. A few weeks of 'confusion' would be understandable...now running into 2 months is unacceptable. I'm annoyed *for* you.... *HUGS*