NVC Filers - January 2014

[NikLR 13,227]

LIVAOS COMBINED FOR NEOPOST DS-1200 received today. AOS and IV paid and payment status show as "IN PROCESS".

Based on my case timeline, it seems NVC was unusually slow in my case. Does someone have concrete information on whether their workload has increased dramatically? I know several holidays fall in Nov/Dec period so that may be another reason, not to mention severe winter weather.

If someone is knowledgeable to answer this question, why was my lawyer able to pay both AOS and IV fees at the same time? From reviewing other's timeline, usually they happen in sequence.

Thank you friends!!

Because you have a lawyer both the AOS and IV are invoiced at the same time. You skip the DS-261.

Saylin I need your help. I was looking at my IRS return transcript and there I see both adjusted gross and total income, which one do I use? I also read form 1040 not 1040ez on transcript so I am guessing total income, please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you.

Use the total income unless you use a 1040ez

Yes, USCIS will send you an update

The USCIS may send a letter saying post decision activity that says they sent the case but that doesn't mean it actually has left the building and been sent, just that it's slated to do so. Another misinformation line from the infamous USCIS.

[GoLdEnSkY99 54]

Thanks NLR, that's what I was thinking

[SennaBrigante 92]

We haven't received an email from USCIS about our petition approval. Is that normal? When my husband called they said that they sent out the package to NVC but honestly I don't have very high expectations that they tell us what is actually happening. I would just love something in black and white that they have approved our petition because it all sounds too good to be true.

[TimandAna 37]

We haven't received an email from USCIS about our petition approval. Is that normal? When my husband called they said that they sent out the package to NVC but honestly I don't have very high expectations that they tell us what is actually happening. I would just love something in black and white that they have approved our petition because it all sounds too good to be true.

I sent in a G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance with my I-130 petition and also signed up online for case status updates... Depending on what your husband submitted and signed up with will depend if you receive the acceptance email...

[benjorie 0]

hello..would like to ask...im a beneficiary of Cr1 visa. we are on the IV package level now. im from philippines...police certificate is what my concern is...police clearance alone is alright? or does it need to include NBI clearance also? i only have police clearance available....

[La Isla Bonita 22]

hello..would like to ask...im a beneficiary of Cr1 visa. we are on the IV package level now. im from philippines...police certificate is what my concern is...police clearance alone is alright? or does it need to include NBI clearance also? i only have police clearance available....

Include an NBI clearance. I got a checklist because of that. I just sent it today to NVC. I already sent one before but I dont know who lost it? The lawyer or at NVC. So better get one.

[ashallm12 5]

Congrats!!! Make sure you read posts 1 and 2 in the topic. Unfortunately you will not receive a email or any correspondence when NVC receives your case. Sometimes it is fast and sometimes the service center sends them slowly. Some people say it was updated on the website. But for most of us you will have to call the NVC and give them your MSC receipt number to find out when they received it. (Then follow the steps in post 1 and 2) If it seems like a long wait then some people call a USCIS tier 2 representatives to find out when the case was "physically shipped" not just "shipped to the mail room".

Ok, great thanks!!

[benjorie 0]

thank you la isla bonita for the info. greatly appreciate it. will do get NBI then...tnx a bunch.

[SennaBrigante 92]

I sent in a G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance with my I-130 petition and also signed up online for case status updates... Depending on what your husband submitted and signed up with will depend if you receive the acceptance email...

We did the e-notification and we received our NOA1 through email but nothing about NOA2 yet.

[La Isla Bonita 22]

thank you la isla bonita for the info. greatly appreciate it. will do get NBI then...tnx a bunch.

Youre welcome. I hope NBI is now back in their normal operations since iv read some centers are shutdown and you have to book an appointment ahead of time.

[SennaBrigante 92]

I'm actually going to attempt to get one later. They don't have the online e-clearance thingy anymore which sucks. Everyone now has to go to the centers, line up for hours on end and then possibly have to come back another day to get the actual paper.

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin, I'm not quite there yet, but I have two questions about required official documents for the lV package.You stated an original birth certificate and a certified copy. Two copies, one of each? and does the visa biographic page have to be certified ? I am unsure having read the link. Thanks.

I never stated both. It's either the original or certified copy. You do need to send a regular photocopy though as well which they'll keep for their records (since they return originals/certified copies after the interview). So, you do need to send 2 copies: one original/certified and one photocopy.

No, the bio-data page of the passport can just be a regular photocopy. No certified copy needed.

We did the e-notification and we received our NOA1 through email but nothing about NOA2 yet.

Keep in mind, the system isn't 100% foul-proof.

[benjorie 0]

yeah..la isla bonita...i have schedule appointment in Feb.24 yet at the Butuan NBI office...very dissappionted cause i really need it now. will do try in other cities if getting NBI there doesnt need appointment and can get in a day. thanks much...

[TimandAna 37]

We did the e-notification and we received our NOA1 through email but nothing about NOA2 yet.

Strange... You should have received it since you got your NOA1 in email unless there is just a glitch in the system (which possible could be) You can..

1. Check your email spam folder

2. Call and talk to a tier 2 rep and request the email notification (I always say tier 2 but a tier 1 might can do it)

But it might be a waste of time to request it because your hard copy should arrive soon though.. If it says approved online when you check the status then I would not worry to much

[bellez214 9]

Just checking in..

My husband called NVC today and he was told that our file received on January 13, 2014 and to follow up in 10-20days to get the Case Number.