NVC Filers - March 2014

[Changnoi 410]

I've got to admit, I checked compulsively anyway!

Something's just inevitable...

Its my dream to see my wife and son in May.

Its been almost a year since I was there.

Reacting to every opportunity the moment it

becomes available has become an obsession.

[yukster 7]

CASE COMPLETE! For both wife and stepson

Just got off the phone with the NVC, both cases were completed on 3/14!

Congrats!!!!!!

I was wondering how you are doing.

I guess they reviewed your corrected forms quick

[Kaylara 814]

Its my dream to see my wife and son in May.

Its been almost a year since I was there.

Reacting to every opportunity the moment it

becomes available has become an obsession.

I feel the same way! I fear that we won't be seeing him until June because of the way things appear to be going time-wise at the NVC. I haven't seen him in over a year at this point, and I just can't wait for this ####### to be done with. I have been checking the CEAC website just about every half hour for the past week or so.

[Kaylara 814]

And then when I find out I can't pay or do anything yet, I give the computer the finger and walk away.

[Nobby7 30]

Oh man! Congratulations Nobby and to your family!! I hope you get a quick interview date at the Lima Embassy!

Congrats!!!!!!

I was wondering how you are doing.

I guess they reviewed your corrected forms quick

Thanks!! Yeah I know there was another error on my I-864 but the checklist did not ask me about it and they were approved. I'll still probably take a corrected I-864 to the interview since I'll probably have to update with 2013 taxes. But it does show that the NVC can overlook things!

[Changnoi 410]

Would you mind explaining the abbreviations used above? What is a PAOSF? and what is the NEOPOST DS-1200 email? Thanks in advance!

I am very grateful to see these screenshots you've posted! I like to see what's coming with such clarity.

It is the affidavit of support invoice that is emailed to you.

Shortly after receiving this your AOS status in CEAC will change

from " not available " to " not paid "

You are then able to click "pay" and enter your routing and checking

account info and submit the $88 fee as a debit.

More screen shots to follow. Takes time to photoshop out my info.

[yukster 7]

Quick question for those who have filled out DS-260 recently or have it available right now..

For previous addresses do the instructions mention to only list "places you have lived at least six months since 16"? The older DS-230 form does state this, but the screenshot and google doc version of DS-260 I've seen doesn't clearly state this.

I am trying to figure out if it's necessary to state the address of the place where my wife and I stayed for about 7 weeks after our wedding.

Thanks.

I filled out my DS260 about a month ago.

You will need to put that address because the online form does not allow you to have time gaps.

And remember, when you click add more address button, it only adds at the last. You cannot add in between addresses nor switch around addresses you already typed.

Also, it does not save until the page is filled completely.

I wanted to save in middle of fryping 15 addresses, but it didn't let me do it...

[Saylin 1,605]

saylin, i have an attorney, can i still sign in on the payment portal just to see if it shows paid for the aos and iv bill?

Yes.

whats the average time to get a response on an expedite at the nvc???

ro respond to my email???? set to the nvc expedite

It varies by consulate/embassy.

OMG I got a shout out mention. I feel so Hollywood. hehe. Thank you sweetie.

Hehe, no problem whatsoever

Hi Saylin,

I was wondering if you could help me understand something on I-864, I am getting confused with Part 3 question on i-864. Before I begin, my household size includes me and my wife only and we both work. Now I applied for both my parents and both I-130 got approved and currently awaiting for NVC #s at the NVC phase. I am also aware that I would have to fie 2 separate I-864 (and I-864A) for each parent.

Under Part 3 (Information on the Principal Immigrant)

1. I am going to check this box as YES

2. Will I be checking this box? It says that do not include any relative listed on a separate visa petition but then instructions also mention about Spouse and/or Children so I feel like I should check this box and then mention my mother's (or my father depending on whose I-864 I am filling out). If I select this then I need to fill out 2(a,b

,c,d,e and f)

7 If I fill 2 then my I will have to out 2 as total number of immigrants.

Part5: Sponsor's Household Size

I think I should have 4 as total household size. 2 for me and my wife and 2 for my immigrating dad and mom.

I feel like these two questions are throwing me off because I am reading contradicting statements on different websites. If I dont mention the second intending immigrant in 2 then my household siZe will be 3 which I feel is incorrect.

Thanks in advance for any and all the help.

For 2, looking at what it says, you would think you wouldn't mention the other parent (as they have their own petition), but when you get to the household size, like you mentioned, 3 doesn't sound right. Perhaps in your case, it'd be best to fill out 2 with the other parent's info, then fill in the household section with 4. Hopefully, that won't generate a checklist. Sorry I couldn't be definitive on this one

[...]

I call dibs on "Saylara" if I ever have a girl! Perfectly named after the two people from whom I learned a great deal while on the I-130 stage (Kaylara) and NVC stage (Saylin).

Maybe I'll call my girl (if I ever have one) that too Although, I've been leaning towards Arielle before this

hi ms.saylin and Vjers

pls help us, is this a false checklist or not? plus we received an email too bout me doing DS-261 again which I already did finished last feb 18 but still haven't had an IV invoiced yet. should I do the DS-261 again?

(Checklist)

Please review the instructions below then refer to the final page of this checklist for mailing

instructions.

I-864, Affidavit of Support Checklist

[x] The Affidavit of Support is an important legal contract between you and the U.S. government. During our review,

we identified one or more sections that were either incomplete or contained incorrect information. Please review the

additional instructions below then complete and submit a new Affidavit of Support. You can download the I-864

form and instructions at http://www.uscis.gov/i-864.

[x]

In Part 1. Basis for Filing Affidavit of Support, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 2. Information on the Principal Immigrant, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 3, Information on the Immigrant(s) You are sponsoring, please correct the following...

[x] Items 2 through 6.f. This case's visa category does not allow accompanying family members; therefore, you cannot

list family members in this section.

[x] Item 7. The total number of immigrants listed in Item 7 must equal the number of immigrants listed in Part 3, Items

1 through 6.f. In addition, you must also verify that the total number of immigrants listed in Item 7 matches the

number you entered in Part 5 Item1.

[x]

In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size, please correct the following...

[x] Item 1. The number of sponsored persons must match the number listed in Part 3, Item 7.

[x] Item 8. The household size must equal the sum of items 1 through 7.

[x]

In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 8, Sponsor's Contract, please correct the following...

[x]

The Form I-864 we received was missing the following page(s). Please ensure you include all nine pages when you

resubmit the form.

[x]

You must submit the following financial evidence:

[x]

NVC Special Instructions

[x]

[P2P 03/18/2014] MNL2014528240

You can't re-submit a DS-261. It's just a false checklist based on them reviewing your AOS.

The checklist you provided though is real. Unless it's asking for an entire package or one of the online forms, then it's a real checklist.

Quick question for those who have filled out DS-260 recently or have it available right now..

For previous addresses do the instructions mention to only list "places you have lived at least six months since 16"? The older DS-230 form does state this, but the screenshot and google doc version of DS-260 I've seen doesn't clearly state this.

I am trying to figure out if it's necessary to state the address of the place where my wife and I stayed for about 7 weeks after our wedding.

Thanks.

Unless they've changed things, the DS-260 asks for ALL addresses, no matter the length.

Saylin please add me to the list

NVC received my case file today. NOA2 3/10, California Service Center

Thanks!

Added!

[Saylin 1,605]

I have an attorney, how do I go about filling “choice of agent” form and AOS , IV fees? Thanks guys

You don't file a DS-261 with a lawyer on the case. The lawyer is automatically selected as agent. The AOS and IV bills will be invoiced at the same time.

Good day!!.

We are on IV stage, my husband received an invoice and made a online payment last March 7, 2014 but until now the status is still "In Process" as of march 18, 2014. And we already sent the IV packet prior to DS-260 (because DS-260 is not yet available until this time).

How come it takes a long time to get in "Paid Status" and DS-260 to be available?

Please Help Thank You So Much....

Definitely call NVC and ask about that as it should have shown as PAID by now. It's only supposed to take a couple business days, so that's way out of the normal time frames.

Both my fee weren't invoiced at the same time :/ i thought if you had a lawyer NVC would bypass the DS-261 and go ahead and invoice both fees. Yesterday when i went out to the lawyer's office, she filled out the DS-261. Im just curious because i want my iv invoiced ASAP! maybe she didn't fill out the G-28 during our USCIS stage? hmmm

Hmm, that's odd. If a lawyer is attached to the case (properly), no DS-261 is generated as the lawyer is automatically selected as agent. Either someone went wrong when something was inputting the case, or there was some kind of error with the G-28. At this point, there's really nothing you can do and just continue with the normal process.

Just got off phone with NVC.. .Doing the happy dance ...Received Case #, IIN, and BIN....woo hoo

Congrats!!

[Ja&Ka 10]

I feel the same way! I fear that we won't be seeing him until June because of the way things appear to be going time-wise at the NVC. I haven't seen him in over a year at this point, and I just can't wait for this ####### to be done with. I have been checking the CEAC website just about every half hour for the past week or so.

I hear ya, Kaylara!

[M&M01 9]

You can't re-submit a DS-261. It's just a false checklist based on them reviewing your AOS.

The checklist you provided though is real. Unless it's asking for an entire package or one of the online forms, then it's a real checklist.

your right ms.saylin its a true checklist since their asking for us to correct some parts in the I-864 form. with the DS-261 checklist, my husband called them today and asked about the delay with my IV invoiced considering the fact that we did it feb 18 and our son has his IV bill already invoice. so the guy he spoke to put him on hold and got back on him after 30 mins and his saying he just talked to his supervisor and we will receive an email tonight about the things that we need to accomplished. that's the time we received this AOS checklist together with the mail requesting me to complete the DS-261. what do you think about this DS-261 filling again ms.saylin?

[xprecious32 50]

saylin, Thank you for updating spread sheet with my new info

[Saylin 1,605]

your right ms.saylin its a true checklist since their asking for us to correct some parts in the I-864 form. with the DS-261 checklist, my husband called them today and asked about the delay with my IV invoiced considering the fact that we did it feb 18 and our son has his IV bill already invoice. so the guy he spoke to put him on hold and got back on him after 30 mins and his saying he just talked to his supervisor and we will receive an email tonight about the things that we need to accomplished. that's the time we received this AOS checklist together with the mail requesting me to complete the DS-261. what do you think about this DS-261 filling again ms.saylin?

If you can get back into the DS-261 and re-submit it, go for it. But that makes no sense to me if they already have it.

saylin, Thank you for updating spread sheet with my new info

No problem

[bduong89 14]

thanks for the input saylin :] will def continue with the process...

[jem13 9]

Finally my IV bill got invoiced and did the payment..

Saylin, please add me to the spreadsheet!!