Jump to content
Saylin

NVC Filers - February 2014

 Share

2,641 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Hope this hasn't been asked but it doesn't look like I (sponsor) will have to submit my birth certificate in any of the packages is this right? Looks like the AOS just needs tax documents and passport copies and the IV needs only the beneficiaries birth certificate and info? Asking because I only have some kind of copy of my birth certificate and the original is nowhere to be found, I do have my husband original though. Also do the passport copies need to be certified or notarised? I get confused with what the difference is.

Hi, my husband (petitioner) didn't include his birth cert in the AOS package, only his tax documents.. And on my IV package, I just put the scanned copy of the biographic page of my passport and the original/authenticated copy of my birth cert. That's all, so far we don't have any problem. Please update your timeline.

Edited by mhelztouffy

http://www.smashwords.com/books/download/221102/1/latest/0/0/mabuhay-love.pdf (book written by my husband after seeing each other the very first time). 

Jan 10, 2013 - wedding day

USCIS Process

Feb 25, 2013 - sent out I130 Package to USCIS

Mar 07 - priority date (NBC/MSC)

Mar 11 - NOA1 hardcopy

Oct 25 - transferred case from NBC/MSC to CSC

Nov 05 - being processed at a local USCIS office (CSC)

NVC Process

Nov 20 - finally! NOA 2

Dec 21 - Case number and IIN generated

Dec 23 - Submitted/Completed DS-261 online

Dec 23 - AOS fee bill invoiced

Dec 28 - AOS shows PAID

Dec 28 - IV fee bill invoiced

Jan 12, 2014 - sent out AOS Package

Jan 18 - IV fee shows PAID

Jan 18 - DS-260 available

Jan 19 - Completed/Submitted DS-260 online

Jan 26 - IV Package sent to NVC

Feb 03 - IV package under review (wait for 30 days to complete)

Feb 06 - advance medical done (results & cd on-hand)

Feb 10 - AOS package has been reviewed and completed (by email) (25 days)

Feb 24 - IV package has been reviewed & completed  (by phone call) (22 days)  

Feb 24 - Case Completed (phone call & email)

Feb 28 - received an email about my interview appointment (P4 letter)

April 04, 2014 - Interview Schedule (by email)
April 04 - Administrative processing ( due to missing AOS documents, sent out right away)
April 07/08 - still AP
April 11 - AP changed to Ready (for interview)
April 11 - Ready changed to ISSUED (Thanks God!)

April 22 - Visa received

May 10 - My most awaited date! My flight to San Diego CA.

 

May 23 - applied for SSN. June 2 - received my SSN Jun 9 - got a job. July 21 - received my green card (wrong expiration date and combined first and middle name, filed for I-90-correction) Aug 08 - applied for a state ID Sep 05 - biometrics appointment  Oct 09 - received my state ID Nov 03 - post decision activity (I-90 application) Nov 07 - card/document production (need to wait for 30 days for my new green card) Nov 10 - received the new green card (2 months & 5 days)

 

Thank you so much to this awesome group! for all the help. God bless us all!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Saylin, pls enlighten me with this.im having a problem with regards to the beneficiary name.its bcoz my husband unintentionally wrote my maiden name on the form I-130. But all my documents like the passport and everything else were all on my married name..would it affect our case? We tried to call nvc but since our case is not yet on their system,they cant give us any response abt it for now.. Im so worried

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Doesn't matter, it'll show up in other names used as you fill out NVC forms (aka the ds-260.) As long as your passport is in your married name the visa and green card will be as well.

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

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline

Saylin

I have my old passport which expired few years back. Do i need to bring the old passport also during the interview? i would be happy if i dont have to. I tried for tourist visa once which was denied and an application received date is mentioned in the old passport.

5c5769bc18.png

s-event.png

06/02/2013- Got Married

USCIS: CR-1

07/05/2013- I130 sent

07/07/2013- NOA1

12/17/2013- NOA2 (APPROVED from California Service Centre)

NVC:

01/06/2014- Received at NVC

01/31/2014- Received case no, Invoice Identification no & provided our email addresses.

02/06/2014-DS-261- Available

02/07/2014-Completed DS-261

02/07/2014-AOS fee invoiced.

02/21/2014-IV fee invoiced.

03/13/2014-Paid both AOS & IV fees.

03/17/2014-Both payments reflecting as PAID

03/24/2014-AOS packet mailed to NVC

03/26/2014-IV packet mailed to NVC

04/02/2014-DS- 260 Completed

04/11/2014- False checklist

04/14/2014- CASE COMPLETE confirmed over the phone.

04/21/2014- Case complete confirmation email received.

CONSULATE: Mumbai

05/01/2014- IL received via email.

05/15/2014- Medical (Chennai)

05/16/2014- Biometrics/OFC (Chennai)

06/03/2014- INTERVIEW scheduled. (((((((((((( A.P.P.R.O.V.E.D.)))))))))))))) :dancing:

06/04/2014 -Ceac site: Administrative processing

06/05/2014- Ceac site: ISSUED. Visa printed.

06/07/2014- Us travel doc site: Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery.

06/09/2014- Us travel doc site: Passport ready for pick up.

06/09/2014- Us travel doc site: Passport has been picked up. (collected from VFS office Prestige Atrium)/Visa in HAND.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

INSTRUCTIONS FOR: Gxxxxxxxx, MELANIE ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________ When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided. ______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________ The National Visa Center received your DS-260 form. We are waiting for the traveling applicants supporting civil documents to be submitted to the NVC. Your online Immigrant Visa Application will be reviewed upon receipt of your supporting documentation.

Just want to ask guy's.. Is this a false checklist? My husband received this email today. He phoned NVC the other day and the representative confirmed that my IV package is now for review. Thank you!

Hi! How can we take an advance medical exam in the philippines? What are the requirements needed to present to them @ st. Luke if you dont have the interview letter from NVC or embassy? Pls help... Thank you!

01.28.13 - we got married

04.03.13 - I-130 sent

04.17.13 - received NOA1 (PD April 10, 2013) hard copy

11.25.13 - aproved I-130 (processed by California Service Center)

12.03.13 - received NOA2 hard copy

12.09.13 - NVC received file

12.24.13 - got our case # and IIN

12.28.13 - submitted DS-261

01.04.14 - expedite request sent to NVC

01.08.14 - expedite request approved by USEM as per NVC

01.09.14 - AOS fee billed (AOS fee paid same day and payment on process)

01.19.14 - AOS package sent to NVC (used expedite address)

01.21.14 - AOS fee rejected due to NVC website issues

01.21.14 - AOS fee paid and payment on process

01.24.14 - AOS showed as PAID

01.27.14 - IV fee billed

01.29.14 - AOS was reviewed by NVC

01.31.14 - IV fee showed as PAID

02.03.14 - AOS accepted and supervisor requested for expedite transfer to U.S. Embassy in Manila

02.04.14 - received a noticed via e-mail that case file was sent to USEM

02.04.14 - submitted DS-260

02.04.14 - CEAC status showed IN TRANSIT

02.10.14 - DHL tracker showed package received by USEM

02.07.14 - CEAC status showed READY

02.11.14 - SLEC medical done - PASSED! (1 day process only)

02.11.14 - e-mail sent to USEM - requesting the beneficiary to be authorized to set the appointment date

02.12.14 - USEM already have our electronic file showing

02.18.14 - USEM already have our physical case file and ready for interview

02.18.14 - received e-mail from USEM authorizing the beneficiary to set an appointment (appointment date FEB. 24)

02.18.14 - submitted my IV package to the Filipino officer for the final interview with the american consul (inside USEM)

02.24.14 - interview - APPROVED!

02.24.14 - CEAC status showed ISSUED

02.26.14 - Passport status showed - Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

02.26.14 - checked 2go tracker showed - IN TRANSIT (called 2go @6pm and was confirmed that passpot will be delivered 2.27.14)

02.27.14 - excited to see the delivery truck lol! - waiting for my visa packet/passport

02.27.14 - 2go send a notice via text (8:30am 2/27/14) - visa packet/passport is for delivery

02.27.14 - (12:30pm) VISA on hand! Yeheeeyyyy!

02.28.14 - CFO

03.13.14 - POE Honolulu, HI (will check first)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hi! How can we take an advance medical exam in the philippines? What are the requirements needed to present to them @ st. Luke if you dont have the interview letter from NVC or embassy? Pls help... Thank you!

Pre-registration form (online)

Scanned copy of NOA2

Passport

Photocopy of passport

3pieces 2x2 picture

MNL case number (print the email)

Our 1-130, CR-1 Visa Journey

USCIS STAGE

04/16/2013: Got Married
05/19/2013: Sent I-130 to the Phoenix Lockbox
05/29/2013: Notice of Action 1
12/03/2013: Notice of Action 2
12/09/2013: Shipped to NVC

NVC STAGE

01/06/2014: NVC received the case

01/21/2014: NVC Assigned Case Number and IIN

01/21/2014: DS-261 available and completed

01/22/2014: AOS bill invoice available and paid

01/28/2014: AOS Mailed

01/29/2014: IV bill invoice available and paid

01/31/2014: DS-260 Available and completed

02/07/2014: AOS and IV package received

02/27/2014: Checklist Received for AOS

02/28/2014: Respond to checklist

03/10/2014: IV package has been reviewed and completed

03/24/2014: Case Complete

CONSULATE

02/11/2014:Advance Medical

05/15/2014:Interview

05/05/2014:Early interview (APPROVED)

05/08/2014:VISA ON HAND

05/19/2014:POE (SEATTLE)




i3gEbcS.jpgi3gEp8.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I guess NVC will be closed yet again on Monday for Presidents Day ranting33va.gif

that is due until February 17th

Marriage (if applicable): 2012-02-04

I-130 Sent : 2013-02-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2013-03-04

I-130 RFE :

I-130 RFE Sent :

I-130 Approved : 2013-10-15

NVC Received : 2013-10-31

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2013-11-23

Pay I-864 Bill 2013-11-29

Receive I-864 Package : 2013-12-03

Return Completed I-864 : 2013-12-06

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2013-12-19

Receive IV Bill : 2013-12-25

Pay IV Bill : 2013-12-25

Receive Instruction Package : 2013-12-27

Case Completed at NVC : 2014-02-20

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hey guys! Please I need some help.

1. On I-864, Part 6 question 13 & 14. Do I check both boxes, or just 14? I plan to include the three most recent years of tax transcripts. Confusing me because 13 says "most recent year only" and 14 says "second and third most recent years". Neither says all three years!
2. I live in Costa Rica with my husband. So for Part 6 question 5, do I put what I'm currently making in Costa Rica (converted into dollars)? And since I do live with my husband, do I list him as contributor in question 6? (When I filed my taxes last year I did NOT list his income)
3. Will I need to include the employment letter and pay stubs? I know my current income will not count towards the poverty guidelines, but do they still want to see I'm "employable"?
4. My husband got his police record a few months back (because I thought USCIS wouldn't take 10 months...) and it expires after 30 days. It doesn't say so on the actual police record, I had to look it up at the US embassy website. Do I need to include an updated police record with the IV package? Or should we just get one for the interview at the embassy?

N-400 May 2017 Google Doc

Full timeline- 

 

Filed from abroad- Costa Rica

NOA1- NOA2: 316 days

Jan 12, 2013: Married!!
Mar 19, 2013: NOA1

Jan 28, 2014: I-130 approved

NVC- Green Card in Hand: 189 days

Feb 3, 2014: TSC sends case to NVC
April 14: Real checklist for AOS (saying tax number was incorrect when it wasn't)
April 30: Another AOS checklist, for proof of employment (which was already sent)
May 1: Checklist for IV- certified marriage certificate (even though I sent a certified one originally)
July 1: INTERVIEW!!! - APPROVED!
July 16: POE through Miami
July 22: SSN card in the mail
August 30, 2014: Green card arrives in the mail!!!
 
ROC: 366 days
April 27, 2016: Sent 300 page ROC packet to VSC via overnight mail
May 16: Check shown as charged online, received NOA 1 dated April 29
June 20, 2016- Biometrics
April 28, 2017: Approval
May 4, 2017: Approval letter arrived
May 15, 2017: GC arrives in mail
 
N-400: 190 days
May 8: Sent packet to Dallas Lockbox
May 12: NOA 1, Credit card charged
June 7: Biometrics
June 16: "In line"
Oct 2: Interview letter arrives (online status still says ''in line'')
Oct 31: Interview- Approved!
Nov 13: Oath ceremony!  Applied for passport & registered to vote on site.
Nov 22: Passport arrives (paid for expedited service and overnight delivery)
 
Journey complete! A total of 1701 days or 4 years, 7 months and 26 days.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

You said: "That's good to know. But still, doesn't it look fishy if you have all different addresses on each thing you fill out? I guess I'm just a Nervous Nelly. I haven't even changed my name yet because we filed ASAP after the wedding and I was afraid the name would mess up the background check somehow."

PS folks: If you're gonna reply, make sure it's not in the quote you're quoting :P

To answer: it doesn't matter what addresses are used. The only important one is on the DS-260 as that's where the green card is sent. In most cases though, yes, people use the same address, but for some people, that's not possible due to certain circumstances.

Hope this hasn't been asked but it doesn't look like I (sponsor) will have to submit my birth certificate in any of the packages is this right? Looks like the AOS just needs tax documents and passport copies and the IV needs only the beneficiaries birth certificate and info? Asking because I only have some kind of copy of my birth certificate and the original is nowhere to be found, I do have my husband original though. Also do the passport copies need to be certified or notarised? I get confused with what the difference is.

No, the petitioner's birth certificate isn't needed in the AOS package. If you have a joint sponsor though, they'll need to include a copy of US citizenship/residency.

And nope, the photocopy of the passport bio page doesn't need to be certified or notarized. A regular photocopy suffices.

Saylin

I have my old passport which expired few years back. Do i need to bring the old passport also during the interview? i would be happy if i dont have to. I tried for tourist visa once which was denied and an application received date is mentioned in the old passport.

I would suggest bringing it just in case. I did (as I had an old L2 visa stamped in it). But, I was never asked to show it.

Hey guys! Please I need some help.

1. On I-864, Part 6 question 13 & 14. Do I check both boxes, or just 14? I plan to include the three most recent years of tax transcripts. Confusing me because 13 says "most recent year only" and 14 says "second and third most recent years". Neither says all three years!
2. I live in Costa Rica with my husband. So for Part 6 question 5, do I put what I'm currently making in Costa Rica (converted into dollars)? And since I do live with my husband, do I list him as contributor in question 6? (When I filed my taxes last year I did NOT list his income)
3. Will I need to include the employment letter and pay stubs? I know my current income will not count towards the poverty guidelines, but do they still want to see I'm "employable"?
4. My husband got his police record a few months back (because I thought USCIS wouldn't take 10 months...) and it expires after 30 days. It doesn't say so on the actual police record, I had to look it up at the US embassy website. Do I need to include an updated police record with the IV package? Or should we just get one for the interview at the embassy?

1. I submitted all three years, and checked both boxes. No issues! That's what I suggest!

2. Is that income going to continue once you're back in the US though? Cause the question is only pertaining to income that you'll be using to qualify, which has to continue in your case if you're living abroad. The same applies to your spouse. They can only be included if the income will continue when they immigrate and you're using that income to qualify.

3. If you're not using your current income to qualify, then no, no need for an employment letter or pay stubs.

4. If there's no expiration date on the PCC, you can try sending it to NVC to see if they will accept it. But, they may know what you know - that it expires after 30 days. So, it might be a good idea to get a new one. And then possibly another one for the interview. How long does it take to receive a PCC there?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Other Country: Pakistan
Timeline

Hello All,

We got our NVC case number assigned on Friday Feb 7th 2014. But the person said he cannot enter the email addresses yet, I need to call Monday.

I have a few questions, I know once they have our email addresses the beneficiary and the petitioner will receive emails for Agent and AOS information.

It is Feb 2014, and with my AOS do I need to send my W-2 s from 2013? I have worked in 2 companies last year. And I have got the W-2 from one but not from other yet. Of course I have not filled for this years taxes but I have W-2 from 2012 and tax returns up till 2013.

Is it ok to send the W2 from 2012 only and 3 years of tax returns only with my pay stubs and employment letter?

The other question is in regards to Police certificate, do I need to wait for the request for police certificate from NVC or I can go ahead and get one done from my spouse ? My spouse mentioned they need a letter stating that what do you need the certificate for

Any suggestion or advice will be greatly appreciated

USCIS

05/21/2013 I-130 Sent
05/28/2013 I-130 NOA1
12/16/2013 Case Transferred to CSC
12/26/2013 I-130 APPROVED

12/28/2013 File Shipped to NVC

NVC

01/08/2014 NVC Received File

02/12/2014 Case and IIN Number Assigned. Updated Email Addresses.

02/13/2014 DS-261 Available and Completed. AOS invoice available and paid.

02/20/2014 AOS fees appears PAID. AOS Package sent.

02/24/2014 AOS package received at NVC

03/03/2014 IV fee invoice available and paid.

03/06/2014 IV fee shows PAID

03/06/2014 IV package mailed out.

03/06/2014 DS-260 completed and submitted

​03/11/2014 IV package received at NVC

03/13/2014 DS-260 false checklist and reviewed

03/13/2014 AOS accepted

03/25/2014 Case completed

04/02/2014 Interview Scheduled

05/29/2014 Interview!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Germany
Timeline

My husband and I are working with an immigration lawyer and she is basically handling all the paper work and paying the bills etc. We got our NOA2 on Dec 24th and are obviously anxious to get our numbers. We checked with her a couple of days back and apparently, instead of calling NVC she sent an email to request our number, which she says, is a lot faster than calling them. To me that sounds a little off, since everyone here just keeps calling them every day. Should we tell her to call NVC or does anyone here know that emails are regularly responded to? I just don't wanna delay our process unnecessarily…

03/27/2013 - Got married (L)

06/12/2013 - I-30 NOA 1

01/03/2014 - I-30 NOA Approved

02/14/2014 - NVC Received

02/25/2014 - Received DS-261/AOS Bill

02/25/2014 - Paid AOS Bill

03/12/2014 - Sent AOS Package

03/12/2014 - Submitted DS-261

05/07/2014 – received Packet 4

06/18/2014 - Interview Date (Approved)

06/21/2014 - Received Visa

06/30/2014 - US Entry :goofy:

ROC

04/25/2016 - Filed I-751

04/28/2016 - Received I-751

05/12/2016 - Money Order Cashed

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Other Country: Pakistan
Timeline

My husband and I are working with an immigration lawyer and she is basically handling all the paper work and paying the bills etc. We got our NOA2 on Dec 24th and are obviously anxious to get our numbers. We checked with her a couple of days back and apparently, instead of calling NVC she sent an email to request our number, which she says, is a lot faster than calling them. To me that sounds a little off, since everyone here just keeps calling them every day. Should we tell her to call NVC or does anyone here know that emails are regularly responded to? I just don't wanna delay our process unnecessarily…

Well I basically called them everyday if not every other day week after NOA2 was approved (Dec 26th). Every time I called NVC, they mentioned they received it in the building on Jan 8th 2014, and it will take 20 business days to enter in the system. Finally this friday, when I called I was told they have it in the system and assigned a case number. Calling NVC, means a 30 mins wait.

USCIS

05/21/2013 I-130 Sent
05/28/2013 I-130 NOA1
12/16/2013 Case Transferred to CSC
12/26/2013 I-130 APPROVED

12/28/2013 File Shipped to NVC

NVC

01/08/2014 NVC Received File

02/12/2014 Case and IIN Number Assigned. Updated Email Addresses.

02/13/2014 DS-261 Available and Completed. AOS invoice available and paid.

02/20/2014 AOS fees appears PAID. AOS Package sent.

02/24/2014 AOS package received at NVC

03/03/2014 IV fee invoice available and paid.

03/06/2014 IV fee shows PAID

03/06/2014 IV package mailed out.

03/06/2014 DS-260 completed and submitted

​03/11/2014 IV package received at NVC

03/13/2014 DS-260 false checklist and reviewed

03/13/2014 AOS accepted

03/25/2014 Case completed

04/02/2014 Interview Scheduled

05/29/2014 Interview!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
Timeline

Nope, don't worry. They understand that not everyone has the vaccines; that's what the medical is for. And like I said, whether you say yes or no, it doesn't matter. As long as you have/get all the required vaccines at the medical, then you're golden :)

Is it possible to complete medical before submitting the DS form online,

Or is the interview letter mandatory for medical scheduling?

------------------------

17 APRIL 2013 : NOA1 Priority date
27 NOV: TSC; Transfered from NBC

3 Feb : NOA2 ( 296 days)

4 March: Shipped to NVC

11 March : Received at NVC

11 April: Case # assigned

18 April: paid both fees

9May: mailed AOS & IV packages

8May: DS260 completed

16May: packets scanned in NVC system

13 June: check list : missing page 7 of i864.

25 June : scan date AOS checklist

7 Aug: Case Complete...... BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT

14 Aug: interview date assigned

16 Aug: Email interview appointment received

18 Aug: Medical completed

23 Aug: biometric done,DS260 stamped, fingerprints taken.

10 Sep: interview day; interview took 511 days from I-130 NOA1

====================================================

11. 9/17/2016: I-751 packet received by CSC

12.Check Cashed : 9/21/2016

13. NOA1: 9/23/2016

14. BIOMETRICS : 10/12/2016

---------------------------

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...