NVC Filers - March 2014

[xprecious32 50]

This may be a silly question but, On the DS-260 when they ask for the last 10 years employment, if at any point you were unemployed should you put that .

Duck recycling 5/6/2011 to 6/9/2012

Unemployed 4/6/2010 to 5/5/2011

Hair cutter 3/4/2009 to 4/5/2010

Or is it ok if there are gaps between jobs?

[xprecious32 50]

Hi! This process can be really complex and overwhelming at first. I don't know how many times I had to read it and write it down for myself to just get the overall picture! After I got the big picture, my approach has been to focus on each step at a time - I'm not a good multitasker

It's very weird, but the first two posts seem to have been deleted

I hope they come back. For now, until we hear more about what happened, you can check them at the previous thread (February): http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/478133-nvc-filers-february-2014/

The thread is closed, so there's no way to comment. But Posts 1 and 2 are still there.

Hmm, you are right, they seem to be missing. Wonder why?

[iamwhatiam80 92]

hi saylin,

i hope all is well. My case was completed and now just waiting for it to get shipped to the Consulate and the interview date.

i know i have to remain employed with my current employer till her interview. Does that mean i can put in my 2 weeks resignation notice after the visa is approved?

I want to go visit and see my wife, visit her family, perhaps travel to a different country for a week then come back to the States together.

thanks,

Congrats.. please share your timeline in signature ? when did the case complete ?

[Jag & Ripu 23]

Hey Saylin,

Thank you so much. You are an angel. We have been following this thread for long time and can't thank you enough for the work you do

We are IR5 beneficiaries and are not sure if you want us to add in this thread. But here is our timeline:

NOA1: 07/29/2013

NOA2: 01/29/2014

Case file received by NVC: 02/07/2014

NVC number issued: 03/17/2014

Embassy: Montreal, Canada

We have sent the ENROLL email this morning. We checked NVC websites for payment & 261 and they are not available yet (too early).

At present we do not have any questions as most are answered in your 1st and 2nd posts.

Thanks and have a nice day!

Jag & Ripu

[GodisMyGuide 36]

Same thing for me on my AOS. Since its been more than 5 business days, I suggest you call NVC and report back, as I'd like to know what they tell you.

Hey,

I called this morning at 9 and they told me they would make a note to fix it in the computer because it should say paid. I'm going to call again when I get out of work and just make sure the note was made because I think my checklist is being held up because of this now.

Same thing for me on my AOS. Since its been more than 5 business days, I suggest you call NVC and report back, as I'd like to know what they tell you.

Hey,

I called this morning at 9 and they told me they would make a note to fix it in the computer because it should say paid. I'm going to call again when I get out of work and just make sure the note was made because I think my checklist is being held up because of this now.

[STACEY&MISHO 103]

well interview went well, however due to delay of documents being sent by NVC to Embassy, we had to reschedule due the the AOS (original) not being present. No worries though, only a week setback.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!

[Saylin 1,605]

hi saylin,

i hope all is well. My case was completed and now just waiting for it to get shipped to the Consulate and the interview date.

i know i have to remain employed with my current employer till her interview. Does that mean i can put in my 2 weeks resignation notice after the visa is approved?

I want to go visit and see my wife, visit her family, perhaps travel to a different country for a week then come back to the States together.

thanks,

The case is only shipped to the consulate/embassy AFTER an interview date is scheduled.

And I suppose that's okay, but how do you expect to support your wife with no job?

Saylin, please add my AOS Sent date to the spreadsheet. (March 7, 2014) (Also, my approval came from Nebraska, not the NBC. I'm not sure why my transfer isn't showing up on my timeline.)

Thanks!

Added! And yeah, we found out a few days ago the timelines unfortunately don't show transfers Thanks for letting me know though. I'm sure a lot of the service centers on the spreadsheet are wrong due to this fact.

Saylin,

Could you please readd me to March approved on 01/29/14 and received at NVC on 02/10/14. PD is 04/29/13.

Added. Were you approved from NBC or was your I-130 transferred at some point?

Hello Saylin,

Regarding AOS

My wife got permanent Job on SEP 2013 with an annual pay of $ 50,000. Hence 2013 tax transcripts show annual income of 11000 only (obviously pay accounted is SEP 2013 to DEC 2013). However, she has letter from employer clearly indicating her income of $ 50K. Also we will be sending her pay stubs from SEP 2013 till date (6 months).

Will this be fine?. I was afraid as her latest 2013 tax transcript shows $11000 as annual income. But this is obvious.

Please guide

Because this is her first job and has no previous income, it might be a good idea to have a joint sponsor. Yes, her current income is more than enough, but looking at previous years (2 of which she was unemployed, the most recent only starting in September), she's obviously under the poverty lines. And since they do take previous years into consideration, it'd probably be safest if there was a joint sponsor. You can always send the AOS package without one and see what NVC says. You might pass with them. But I'm thinking at the interview at least, a joint sponsor will be required.

Hi Saylin!

My wife came in Europe, Georgia, Tbilisi in April 13 of 2013 and after 3 month we got married, since her arrival we live together. Despite of short period must she (My petitioner) prove US domicile? (I have heard at another forums that if it is 1-2 year you don't need to prove domicile, but i am expecting confirmation form you anyways) Thanks

Is the petitioner LIVING there? If so, then yes, I believe domicile needs to be proved.

Guys, am I correct in concluding that we may file I-864EZ for AOS purposes if my husband is the U.S. petitioner, I am his only beneficiary (wife = relative?) and his sponsorship of me is based solely on his salary? Thanks!

If you meet all 3 criteria, then yes, you're eligible to file it.

The FAQs seem to be taken off from the first page.

Where can I find them?

Thanks.

Thanks!

My first two posts finally got pinned to the forum!!! You can find it here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/486029-nvc-guides-faqs/

Yes, I am oddly excited about getting something pinned

Hello Saylin,

I am the petitioner and I have a joint sponsor who has filled out I-864.

Can I the petitioner use I-864 EZ

Thanks in advance

Personally, in my opinion, no, because how I read it, the petitioner doesn't meet the third criteria of qualifying on their own income.

[Saylin 1,605]

This may be a silly question but, On the DS-260 when they ask for the last 10 years employment, if at any point you were unemployed should you put that .

Duck recycling 5/6/2011 to 6/9/2012

Unemployed 4/6/2010 to 5/5/2011

Hair cutter 3/4/2009 to 4/5/2010

Or is it ok if there are gaps between jobs?

For employment, gaps are fine. It's just residence where there can't be gaps.

Hey Saylin,

Thank you so much. You are an angel. We have been following this thread for long time and can't thank you enough for the work you do

We are IR5 beneficiaries and are not sure if you want us to add in this thread. But here is our timeline:

NOA1: 07/29/2013

NOA2: 01/29/2014

Case file received by NVC: 02/07/2014

NVC number issued: 03/17/2014

Embassy: Montreal, Canada

We have sent the ENROLL email this morning. We checked NVC websites for payment & 261 and they are not available yet (too early).

At present we do not have any questions as most are answered in your 1st and 2nd posts.

Thanks and have a nice day!

Jag & Ripu

Added! IR-5 visas are derivatives of IR-1/CR-1, so that's fine for the spreadsheet

Was your I-130 approved from NBC or was it transferred at some point?

[ragex 13]

My first two posts finally got pinned to the forum!!! You can find it here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/486029-nvc-guides-faqs/

Yes, I am oddly excited about getting something pinned

Oh sweet! Awesome! Thanks for the great work, Saylin!

[Saylin 1,605]

Oh sweet! Awesome! Thanks for the great work, Saylin!

No problem

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Good morning Saylin, I just called NVC and my file was received March 14, 2014, would you please update the spreadsheet. Thanks!

[Saylin 1,605]

Good morning Saylin, I just called NVC and my file was received March 14, 2014, would you please update the spreadsheet. Thanks!

Updated!

[Jag & Ripu 23]

For employment, gaps are fine. It's just residence where there can't be gaps.

Added! IR-5 visas are derivatives of IR-1/CR-1, so that's fine for the spreadsheet

Was your I-130 approved from NBC or was it transferred at some point?

Thanks for adding us Saylin. Our case was at NBC and then was transfered to CSC in December 2013.

Regards

[Lakehouse 293]

Congrats on getting pinned Saylin! hehe

[STACEY&MISHO 103]

_{My wife and daughter's interview was today in US Embassy in Kiev... Approved!!! yay!!! should have Visa by Friday latest... What a journey... Good luck to everyone!!!}

That's awesome!!!!! Congrats!