F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability -Part2

[Lesya 0]

I think there is no way to predict visa movement by the date of AOS fees invoice received. It can be slow, it can be fast. So, I do not want you to get an idea you will have to wait 3 years as I did( and still waiting). Welcome Letter is something that gives more hope. Also people encounter lots of problems paying fees online recently.

[puru444 44]

Puru,

I think you are giving people false hope.

hahahahahaha ....

Yeah ur right!! I am giving false hope to them.

Anyways, best of luck guys and have fun with ur consular processing times. Don't worry Tenthwave and longlivemania, you both will be current soon!!

[puru444 44]

I think affidavit of support fee invoice is not a Welcome Letter. And it can be years before PD becomes current. As for the Welcome Letter it is quite different. Some documents are time sensitive (police certificate), thats why people usually get it @ 6-7 month before PD is current. I received my WL February 13 2015 (PD 09NOV2007). I paid AOS fees in 2012

I think affidavit of support fee invoice is not a Welcome Letter.

and I am 100% sure that welcome letter comes along with a AOS fee Invoice.

This is what it looks like in header of an e-mail:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (PAOSF I-130 FOR NEOPOST DS-1200)

Dear Sir/Madam,

The attached correspondence relates to an immigrant visa referenced on the subject line. This case is being processed by the National Visa Center. Please read the information carefully and follow the instructions.

This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee, please notify NVCinquiry@state.gov immediately by e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secured or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this message.

If at any time you wish not to receive correspondence by e-mail you may "Opt Out" by sending a written request to NVCinquiry@state.gov. This e-mail is sent by: The U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center, located at 32 Rochester Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801. Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail.

and here it goes the pdf attachment says:

PETITIONER'S NAME

Street address

city name

state code with zipcode

*Case number*

NVC Welcome Letter (PAOSF)

whatever the date is X-X-2015

Dear Petitioner,

The National Visa Center (NVC) received the immigrant visa petition you filed for APPLICANT'S NAME from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. We will work with you to complete your relative's immigrant visa case and schedule their visa interview. Note: Keep this letter in a safe place. You will need the information and attachments during the application process. Your case identification numbers are below. You will need these numbers to pay fees and complete online forms. NVC Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXX Invoice ID Number: XXXXXXX Next steps: Go to our website http://nvc.state.govand complete the six steps below to begin NVC processing.

Step 1. Choose an agent

Step 2. Pay fees

Step 3. Submit visa application form

Step 4. Collect financial documents

Step 5. Collect supporting documents

Step 6. Submit documents to the NVC

After you complete the steps above, we will review the forms and documents you submit to us. If something is missing or incorrect, we will tell you how to fix it. Otherwise, we will schedule your relative's case for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Native's City with country name. Sincerely, National Visa Center 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 200 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915 Email: asknvc@state.gov Phone: 603-334-0700 Website: http://nvc.state.gov*BA* How to Contact the National Visa Center ======================================================== If you have any questions about your case you can contact us by email or by phone. Email asknvc@state.gov Type your case number in the subject line and ask about one case per email. Phone 603-334-0700 Customer service representatives can speak with you Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time). When you contact us we will need this information to answer your questions: · NVC case number; · Principal applicant's name and date of birth; · Petitioner's name; · If your visa petition is employment based, include the employer's company or organization name instead of the petitioner's information. Termination of Registration Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203(g) provides that the Secretary of State shall terminate the registration (petition) of any alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year of notice of visa availability. The petition may be reinstated if, within two years of notice of visa availability, the alien establishes that the failure to apply was for reasons beyond the alien's control. Therefore if you do not respond to notices from the National Visa Center within one year you risk termination of your petition under this section of law and would lose the benefits of that petition, such as your priority date. *AA* U.S. Department of State National Visa Center Affidavit of Support Fee Invoice ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NVC Case Number: XXXXXXXXXX

AOS Invoice for: PETITIONER'S NAME

Invoice Date: X-X-2015

Amount Due: $120.00

Invoice I.D. Number: XXXXXXX ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fee Invoice Instructions: You only need to use this fee invoice if you cannot pay your Affidavit of Support Fee online. If you cannot pay your fee online, go to our website at http://nvc.state.gov/feeand follow the pay by mail instructions. Include this fee invoice when you mail your payment. Processing fees are non-refundable. =============================================================================== Please put this document cover sheet on top of your documents when you send them to us. This cover sheet is for case XXXXXXXXXX. When you send your documents to us, place them in the order shown below. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Enclosed if you are sending the document to us. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Unavailable if you cannot obtain the document. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Not Applicable if the document is not applicable or not needed for your case. Order Document Enclosed Unavailable Not Applicable =============================================================================== 1. Document Cover Sheet................................ [ ] 2. Financial Documents: Affidavit of Support............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] IRS Tax Transcript............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Federal Income Tax Returns................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Form W2............................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Evidence of income............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Proof of relationship............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Proof of U.S. status............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Social Security Earnings Statement...... [ ] [ ] [ ] Proof of assets....................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] 3. Supporting Documents Adoption documentation....................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Birth certificates.................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Court and prison record(s).................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Marriage certificate............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Marriage termination documents.......... [ ] [ ] [ ] Military records..................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Petitioner documents............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Photocopy of valid passport.................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Photographs........................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Police Certificate(s).............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Translations........................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Photocopies........................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] 4. Other Documents......................................... [ ] [ ]

Alright, if you people receive anything like this with 4 page PDF stating all this things, then it means u have received a welcome letter by NVC and ur case is eligible for further processing or u have just entered the consular processing process which will end up ur case with greencard eventually.

By the way, NVC generally starts consular processing when they feel the PD is going to be current in next 6-7 months after doing the budgeting for a whole year.

I know there are many applicants who suffered back in year 2011 who got started this consular processing and then the great retrogression happened and they all waited for many years to get current.

But, this doesnt happen all the time. In fact F1 didnt even move a month on an average in a previous year, so there are very rare chances of retrogression. Moreover, from october 2015 onwards there will be a fresh quota initiated and to fill that demand NVC approached the people like you who are having a PD of Nov 08 who are likely to be current in next year's quota.

If anybody feels that i am giving any false hope or anything like that then its up to you guys to ignore ur welcome letters and instructions given by NVC.

Best of luck!!

Edited June 29, 2015 by puru444

[Lesya 0]

You are right. This is example of Welcome Letter. Somehow it was not a case with me and some other applicants. I guess depending on situation cases are handled differently.

[cassanoa 11]

The format of the letter might have changed, but the message remains the same. It's a letter notifying you of the next step and that your visa case is moving forward. However, it's not an indication that your priority date will become current within 6-7 months, that might have been the case a couple years ago, but it's currently not the case today. For your case to become current, visa bulletin would have to move by an increment of 2 months, which isn't the case right now. The bulletin dates have only moved 5 months within the last year. Is it possible for the movement to speed up? Certainly, but I wouldn't bet on it!

I think affidavit of support fee invoice is not a Welcome Letter.

and I am 100% sure that welcome letter comes along with a AOS fee Invoice.

This is what it looks like in header of an e-mail:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (PAOSF I-130 FOR NEOPOST DS-1200)

Dear Sir/Madam,

The attached correspondence relates to an immigrant visa referenced on the subject line. This case is being processed by the National Visa Center. Please read the information carefully and follow the instructions.

This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee, please notify NVCinquiry@state.gov immediately by e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secured or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this message.

If at any time you wish not to receive correspondence by e-mail you may "Opt Out" by sending a written request to NVCinquiry@state.gov. This e-mail is sent by: The U.S. Department of State's National Visa Center, located at 32 Rochester Avenue, Portsmouth NH 03801. Please DO NOT REPLY to this e-mail.

and here it goes the pdf attachment says:

PETITIONER'S NAME

Street address

city name

state code with zipcode

*Case number*

NVC Welcome Letter (PAOSF)

whatever the date is X-X-2015

Dear Petitioner,

The National Visa Center (NVC) received the immigrant visa petition you filed for APPLICANT'S NAME from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. We will work with you to complete your relative's immigrant visa case and schedule their visa interview. Note: Keep this letter in a safe place. You will need the information and attachments during the application process. Your case identification numbers are below. You will need these numbers to pay fees and complete online forms. NVC Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXX Invoice ID Number: XXXXXXX Next steps: Go to our website http://nvc.state.govand complete the six steps below to begin NVC processing.

Step 1. Choose an agent

Step 2. Pay fees

Step 3. Submit visa application form

Step 4. Collect financial documents

Step 5. Collect supporting documents

Step 6. Submit documents to the NVC

After you complete the steps above, we will review the forms and documents you submit to us. If something is missing or incorrect, we will tell you how to fix it. Otherwise, we will schedule your relative's case for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Native's City with country name. Sincerely, National Visa Center 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 200 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915 Email: asknvc@state.gov Phone: 603-334-0700 Website: http://nvc.state.gov*BA* How to Contact the National Visa Center ======================================================== If you have any questions about your case you can contact us by email or by phone. Email asknvc@state.gov Type your case number in the subject line and ask about one case per email. Phone 603-334-0700 Customer service representatives can speak with you Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time). When you contact us we will need this information to answer your questions: · NVC case number; · Principal applicant's name and date of birth; · Petitioner's name; · If your visa petition is employment based, include the employer's company or organization name instead of the petitioner's information. Termination of Registration Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203(g) provides that the Secretary of State shall terminate the registration (petition) of any alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year of notice of visa availability. The petition may be reinstated if, within two years of notice of visa availability, the alien establishes that the failure to apply was for reasons beyond the alien's control. Therefore if you do not respond to notices from the National Visa Center within one year you risk termination of your petition under this section of law and would lose the benefits of that petition, such as your priority date. *AA* U.S. Department of State National Visa Center Affidavit of Support Fee Invoice ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NVC Case Number: XXXXXXXXXX

AOS Invoice for: PETITIONER'S NAME

Invoice Date: X-X-2015

Amount Due: $120.00

Invoice I.D. Number: XXXXXXX ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fee Invoice Instructions: You only need to use this fee invoice if you cannot pay your Affidavit of Support Fee online. If you cannot pay your fee online, go to our website at http://nvc.state.gov/feeand follow the pay by mail instructions. Include this fee invoice when you mail your payment. Processing fees are non-refundable. =============================================================================== Please put this document cover sheet on top of your documents when you send them to us. This cover sheet is for case XXXXXXXXXX. When you send your documents to us, place them in the order shown below. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Enclosed if you are sending the document to us. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Unavailable if you cannot obtain the document. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Not Applicable if the document is not applicable or not needed for your case. Order Document Enclosed Unavailable Not Applicable =============================================================================== 1. Document Cover Sheet................................ [ ] 2. Financial Documents: Affidavit of Support............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] IRS Tax Transcript............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Federal Income Tax Returns................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Form W2............................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Evidence of income............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Proof of relationship............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Proof of U.S. status............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Social Security Earnings Statement...... [ ] [ ] [ ] Proof of assets....................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] 3. Supporting Documents Adoption documentation....................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Birth certificates.................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Court and prison record(s).................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Marriage certificate............................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Marriage termination documents.......... [ ] [ ] [ ] Military records..................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Petitioner documents............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Photocopy of valid passport.................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Photographs........................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Police Certificate(s).............................. [ ] [ ] [ ] Translations........................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] Photocopies........................................... [ ] [ ] [ ] 4. Other Documents......................................... [ ] [ ]

Alright, if you people receive anything like this with 4 page PDF stating all this things, then it means u have received a welcome letter by NVC and ur case is eligible for further processing or u have just entered the consular processing process which will end up ur case with greencard eventually.

By the way, NVC generally starts consular processing when they feel the PD is going to be current in next 6-7 months after doing the budgeting for a whole year.

I know there are many applicants who suffered back in year 2011 who got started this consular processing and then the great retrogression happened and they all waited for many years to get current.

But, this doesnt happen all the time. In fact F1 didnt even move a month on an average in a previous year, so there are very rare chances of retrogression. Moreover, from october 2015 onwards there will be a fresh quota initiated and to fill that demand NVC approached the people like you who are having a PD of Nov 08 who are likely to be current in next year's quota.

If anybody feels that i am giving any false hope or anything like that then its up to you guys to ignore ur welcome letters and instructions given by NVC.

Best of luck!!

[IvanDrogo 0]

It's so unfair for people like me in the Philippines

retrogressed from 2005 to 2000 :'(

Out PD is 2004.

[longlivemania 4]

Hey Guys,

My father did not submit tax return for 2014 but he has the W2 which shows income exceeds the amount required by nvc. However, he has all tax returns from previous years and all of them also exceed the required amount, would that be ok?

[cassanoa 11]

It only becomes a problem, if they don't accepts the w, in which case they will forward you a letter asking you to submit your missing document, this will delay the completion of your case. Note, before or during the interview process the officer will ask for you to provide updated tax document, at this point you are require to have all necessary documents.

Hey Guys,

My father did not submit tax return for 2014 but he has the W2 which shows income exceeds the amount required by nvc. However, he has all tax returns from previous years and all of them also exceed the required amount, would that be ok?

[Hura 4]

Affedavite of support is fom i864.

Pay attention please, especialy in ukraine.

It is too important to bring with you to interview:

1. Most recent tax reports of sponsors (form w2 and 1040)

2. A new photos 5cm*5cm (2-4 pcs)

3. A new police certificate, from each country where you lived after 16th years old longer then 1year.

4. Originals of all documents thet you sent as copys to nvc.

5. Print reciept from ustraveldocs

[Hura 4]

Affedavite of support is fom i864.

Pay attention please, especialy in ukraine.

It is too important to bring with you to interview:

1. Most recent tax reports of sponsors (form w2 and 1040)

2. A new photos 5cm*5cm (2-4 pcs)

3. A new police certificate, from each country where you lived after 16th years old longer then 1year.

4. Originals of all documents thet you sent as copys to nvc.

5. Print reciept from ustraveldocs

[Tracy-->NY 40]

Hi Hura

Did you have your interview as yet?

[tenth_wave 2]

Did someone had problems trying to fill online DS -261 ? I am trying for 3 days but not let me to get in , is saying " Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National Visa Center if you believe that you have received this message in error. " I send over tha mail the amount of $ 120.00 but what to do with that DS-261 ( Choose an agent ) .Some help please

[puru444 44]

Did someone had problems trying to fill online DS -261 ? I am trying for 3 days but not let me to get in , is saying " Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National Visa Center if you believe that you have received this message in error. " I send over tha mail the amount of $ 120.00 but what to do with that DS-261 ( Choose an agent ) .Some help please

Whats ur category??

is it F1 (unmarried son & daughter of US CITIZENS)???

[tenth_wave 2]

Whats ur category??

is it F1 (unmarried son & daughter of US CITIZENS)???

Hi pupu444

Yes , my category is F1 priority date 18 nov 2008

Edited July 2, 2015 by tenth_wave

[puru444 44]

Did someone had problems trying to fill online DS -261 ? I am trying for 3 days but not let me to get in , is saying " Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National Visa Center if you believe that you have received this message in error. " I send over tha mail the amount of $ 120.00 but what to do with that DS-261 ( Choose an agent ) .Some help please

Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National Visa Center if you believe that you have received this message in error.

This message means ur case is not eligible for consular processing.

Have u received any e-mail containing NVC Welcome Letter (PAOSF) in a pdf format & in the subject header of that e-mail saying your CASE NO XXXXXXXXXX (PAOSF I-130 FOR NEOPOST DS-1200)??? One can find an AOS Invoice along with this welcome letter only and this makes sure that now the case has

been eligible for consular processing.