NVC Filers - February 2014

[Em&Sid 8]

Hi everyone - we are finally able to fill out the DS-260 today, and have come up against a question.

In the "Miscellaneous" section, there is this question:

Are you a former exchange visitor (J) who has not yet fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement?

Husband was originally in the US on a J-1 Visa, but it says right on his Visa paperwork from that, that the 2-year residency requirement does not apply. So do we answer NO because the requirement doesn't apply; or do we answer YES because it's less than 2 years, and then explain the situation at the interview?

Thanks in advance! (Saylin, I hope your car's okay!)

em

[NYC.RSA 25]

Just got off the phone with NVC.

Case Complete!!

I knew i would get a case complete this week. Because NVC always took 3 weeks to review everything i sent them. (about 13 business days)

[satbir7 4]

Just got off the phone with NVC.

Case Complete!!

I knew i would get a case complete this week. Because NVC always took 3 weeks to review everything i sent them. (about 13 business days)

Congrats!!!!

[TYorke1 9]

Just got off the phone with NVC.

Case Complete!!

I knew i would get a case complete this week. Because NVC always took 3 weeks to review everything i sent them. (about 13 business days)

Congrats! Thats awesome.

May I ask, what was your checklist for AOS?

Thanks

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Saylin,

Thank you for your reply.

I am going to include the "in transit" in my list of 5 last entries.

Those are really "entries" in the US, no matter how long we stayed in the country, right?

Fields marked Optional:

Please check the link bellow. Please click on "are all fields on DS-260 mandatory?"

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/forms/online-immigrant-visa-forms/frequently-asked-questions.html

Many thanks,

Lukiduki

Yeah, I would consider them entries, even though they were really short.

Ohh, I understand what you're saying now. Um, off the top of my head, I can't recall any optional questions. But, if there are, it will state so once you go through the form itself.

Hi everyone - we are finally able to fill out the DS-260 today, and have come up against a question.

In the "Miscellaneous" section, there is this question:

Are you a former exchange visitor (J) who has not yet fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement?

Husband was originally in the US on a J-1 Visa, but it says right on his Visa paperwork from that, that the 2-year residency requirement does not apply. So do we answer NO because the requirement doesn't apply; or do we answer YES because it's less than 2 years, and then explain the situation at the interview?

Thanks in advance! (Saylin, I hope your car's okay!)

em

Hmm. I would put no, and if there's an explanation box that pops up, write in saying it doesn't apply. If not, just explain it at the interview (if it comes up).

And thanks for the concern! Ended up being my car battery (it's about 5 years old and apparently they're only good for 3-4 years). I've had major car problems this past week (wouldn't start like 4 times throughout the week). New battery was put in (for a lovely $123) and sounds a lot better Thankfully we should be getting our tax refund back soon, so that'll pay off that, along with my flight back to Canada soon.

[NYC.RSA 25]

Congrats! Thats awesome.

May I ask, what was your checklist for AOS?

Thanks

I had put $0.0 as my income (because im a full time student without a job).

I forgot to include a letter explaining why my income was $0.0.

Thats all.

[Gee&Cee 41]

If you have a lawyer, NVC automatically assigns him/her as your agent, thats why theres no more need to fill out ds261

Oh, I hadn't realized that. Thanks

Now, will we still be able to give NVC our emails? I'd like that at least one of us, my husband or I, could also receive the emails.

[NYC.RSA 25]

Saylin,

Is it necessary to call them up again and confirm case complete? even though the lady clearly said "you have a case complete sir"

[Gboree 67]

Just got off the phone with NVC.

Case Complete!!

I knew i would get a case complete this week. Because NVC always took 3 weeks to review everything i sent them. (about 13 business days)

Congrats... I can feel your excitement right now.

[Gee&Cee 41]

Thanks,I was able to get through to them,they received my case a week after aaproval

That's great! Keep us posted on how your process goes.

[TYorke1 9]

I had put $0.0 as my income (because im a full time student without a job).

I forgot to include a letter explaining why my income was $0.0.

Thats all.

Ok gothca.

They were still pretty quick dealing with the checklist response in your timeline. Hopefully if we get one they'll be quick too!

All the best for the interview!

[TYorke1 9]

Hey Saylin

Thought I'd ask directly just in case you missed my earlier Q as I didn't quote you.

My wife is a bit worried we will get a checklist for our AOS.

Reason is the I-864 shows income to the penny but it is rounded to the dollar on the tax return. Is this discrepancy likely to flag a checklist or is this normal?

Thanks in advance!

[Saylin 1,605]

Oh, I hadn't realized that. Thanks

Now, will we still be able to give NVC our emails? I'd like that at least one of us, my husband or I, could also receive the emails.

Yes, you should still be able to give over both email addresses, then everyone should receive the email (as far as I know).

Saylin,

Is it necessary to call them up again and confirm case complete? even though the lady clearly said "you have a case complete sir"

Nope, not necessary! Congrats by the way

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey Saylin

Thought I'd ask directly just in case you missed my earlier Q as I didn't quote you.

My wife is a bit worried we will get a checklist for our AOS.

Reason is the I-864 shows income to the penny but it is rounded to the dollar on the tax return. Is this discrepancy likely to flag a checklist or is this normal?

Thanks in advance!

We used the numbers from the tax transcript as that's actual proof the tax return was sent in and specifically that the IRS accepted the return, making any adjustments as necessary. And, as far as I know, NVC wants EXACT amounts, right down to the penny, and no rounding up.

So, my two questions for you:

-did you round up?

-did you send in the tax returns or tax transcripts?

[NYC.RSA 25]

Nope, not necessary! Congrats by the way

Thanx and Saylin, YOU ARE JUST AWESOME!