NVC Filers - March 2014

[lucybelle 453]

Unless you have a lawyer (in which the two fees are invoiced at the same time), the AOS will always be invoiced first since the IV fee is dependent on the DS-261 being accepted and added to the case file.

You can certainly send the packages together. But, there's no need to wait on paying bills. Pay them as soon as possible, in case there's a delay with one.

Okay so pay ASAP. But is it just as fast to wait for IV to be invoiced and paid then send the packets together as sending them individually as they become available?

[Saylin 1,605]

Okay so pay ASAP. But is it just as fast to wait for IV to be invoiced and paid then send the packets together as sending them individually as they become available?

Well, the benefit of sending the AOS package as soon as you can (which can be a few weeks before you can send the IV package) is that it'll be reviewed that much sooner. So, if for whatever reason you get a checklist, you'll have that much longer to respond to it. Compared to if you had waited to send it with the IV package. Personally, unless money is a big deal, I'd send the AOS package as soon as you can, just in case. But, that's simply my opinion

[Gboree 65]

Today I've not heard anyone saying they've been assigned a case number.... Anyone?

[lucybelle 453]

Well, the benefit of sending the AOS package as soon as you can (which can be a few weeks before you can send the IV package) is that it'll be reviewed that much sooner. So, if for whatever reason you get a checklist, you'll have that much longer to respond to it. Compared to if you had waited to send it with the IV package. Personally, unless money is a big deal, I'd send the AOS package as soon as you can, just in case. But, that's simply my opinion

Alright we'll send it ASAP! Money isn't a huge issue and if it could even slightly affect the speed of being approved I'll send it off. I just want my husband to get that freaking visa! It's been too long

[livstrong 15]

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

Thank You Saylin. It is very confusing but I have been reading online and it seems like I shouldn't be including the other parent while filling out I - 864 for the one parent. Read some replies from lawyers on other websites. Unless it's children accompanying parents .... Which is what I think their logic is ..... If only they can make it much easier to understand. Each person having a separate petition is considered a separate individual for the purpose of I-864. So let's say God forbid one of the visas or I -864 don't get approved, the other person or individual is still considered as part if household. I know it's like ... Can you make it any harder to understand.

[gwenstar 66]

some thoughts on binge checking CEAC...while I am still able to think independently...

Through a process of forced assimilation to achieve immigration perfection,

We are loosing our soul to the CEAC hive

NVC - National Visa Collective

CEAC - Compulsive Excessive Altered Consciousness

You will be assimilated into CEAC…resistance is futile.....

This made me laugh! And then not laugh....resistance is futile! Sums it up

[Shirleykimz 0]

Sent our AOS package thru email just now!!!

Whew! That was intense...totally 21 files attached, together under 10MB. Had to check and recheck then checked again...such a war...so afraid I missed anything or put a stupid typo somewhere...

Praying HARD for no checklist now!

Hope to start IV stage SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saylin, pls update my info on your spreadsheet! And we are doing EP. Thanks!!!

BTW, I studied your scanning section and followed your steps in reducing the sizes and so many other stuff! It worked like magic! Thank you thank you and thank you!

Sent our AOS package thru email just now!!!

Whew! That was intense...totally 21 files attached, together under 10MB. Had to check and recheck then checked again...such a war...so afraid I missed anything or put a stupid typo somewhere...

Praying HARD for no checklist now!

Hope to start IV stage SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saylin, pls update my info on your spreadsheet! And we are doing EP. Thanks!!!

BTW, I studied your scanning section and followed your steps in reducing the sizes and so many other stuff! It worked like magic! Thank you thank you and thank you!

Sent our AOS package thru email just now!!!

Whew! That was intense...totally 21 files attached, together under 10MB. Had to check and recheck then checked again...such a war...so afraid I missed anything or put a stupid typo somewhere...

Praying HARD for no checklist now!

Hope to start IV stage SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saylin, pls update my info on your spreadsheet! And we are doing EP. Thanks!!!

BTW, I studied your scanning section and followed your steps in reducing the sizes and so many other stuff! It worked like magic! Thank you thank you and thank you!

[Shirleykimz 0]

Where do i get the latest i-864 form???and for those who have already submitted wat is tha expiry date??

[xprecious32 50]

Ok, what seems to be the problem here? The DS-261 is un-available. I sign in and get noda. looking at others signatures, it seems that they could fill out ds-261 the day they got case # or the day after? Hmmmm. I'm just curious cuz the cranky operator I got yesterday said that nothing would appear of happen for/with our case for 20-30 business days...no ds-261, no invoices, no bills, no nothing. Why would she say that? Has me a bit worried.

Edited March 19, 2014 by xprecious32

[Saylin 1,605]

Where do i get the latest i-864 form???and for those who have already submitted wat is tha expiry date??

You can get the latest I-864 form from USCIS's website. There is no expiration date. Until a new form is released, you use the current edition.

Ok, what seems to be the problem here? The DS-261 is un-available. I sign in and get noda. looking at others signatures, it seems that they could fill out ds-261 the day they got case # or the day after? Hmmmm. I'm just curious cuz the cranky operator I got yesterday said that nothing would appear of happen for/with our case for 20-30 business days...no ds-261, no invoices, no bills, no nothing. Why would she say that? Has me a bit worried.

You need to give it some time. It's been less than one full business day for you

[rickkant 21]

the plan is to pursue the K-3. I already waited so long, I am not in the mood to wait at the NVC. Hopefully the K3 gets a case number and flies to CR before they even know my I-130 exists at the NVC. I couldn't care less about the adjustment fee when he gets here. I'm more concerned about the lost time and the time I still have to wait for the waiver ( that we can't even file til after his interview) I'm no spring chicken. Time is a ticking !!

of course that is only a "plan" nothing ever works the way you want it when you are dealing with Immigration.

Congrats, finally NOA2

Nice to see u in NVC forum,

goodluck

[xprecious32 50]

You need to give it some time. It's been less than one full business day for you

I know. Given them enough time already. I've got everything ready and waiting to be sent out, did the last of it this morning. I can wait no longer, the end is near. I'm like a kid at Christmas who just can't wait lol. But why would she tell me 20-30 business days before ANYTHING else happened with my case? Is that their answer for everything? LOL

[Saylin 1,605]

I know. Given them enough time already. I've got everything ready and waiting to be sent out, did the last of it this morning. I can wait no longer, the end is near. I'm like a kid at Christmas who just can't wait lol. But why would she tell me 20-30 business days before ANYTHING else happened with my case? Is that their answer for everything? LOL

That's their usual time frame for everything, and it's essentially just to cover their behinds in case it for some reason takes longer. I'd say by the end of the week, you should see some kind of action on your case!

[iamwhatiam80 92]

the plan is to pursue the K-3. I already waited so long, I am not in the mood to wait at the NVC. Hopefully the K3 gets a case number and flies to CR before they even know my I-130 exists at the NVC. I couldn't care less about the adjustment fee when he gets here. I'm more concerned about the lost time and the time I still have to wait for the waiver ( that we can't even file til after his interview) I'm no spring chicken. Time is a ticking !!

of course that is only a "plan" nothing ever works the way you want it when you are dealing with Immigration.

sorry to bust your bubble but K-3 gets administratively closed once CR1/IR1 reaches NVC.

I am pretty sure. Maybe others will not agree with me.

[aizeny987 7]

Hello Saylin! IV showed paid and packet was sent today (March 19) and DS 260 submitted too. Kindly update! Thanks! Hopefully not to get a checklist and get case complete asap!