NVC Filers - April 2014

[Changnoi 410]

You are just toooooooo funny!!!!!! . I love this thread. Even though I have cc. I'm still here coz you guys are awesome! They barely even post on the interview thread. Like 66 pg all month. We're on 240 something. This is too much fun!

I visited the other thread one time and instantly I knew my place was here.

We all have grown up together here on this thread and become friends.

I admire the people that I have interacted with during this long journey.

They reflect the finest qualities of the human spirit. Many here seem

to be gifted with unique ways of relating and imparting encouragement,

knowledge, wisdom, care, concern. I believe everything we give here

in the way of help and support is given back to us many times over.

[LifeOnHold 186]

Do our spouses really have to get the Flu shot as one of the vaccinations? I just think it is so random, especially since we can choose if we want to get it or not and it's not even a requirement for schools. I never get the Flu shot and I think it's strange my husband has to get it if he wants to enter the United States even when it is not Flu season.

Am I the only one who thinks this way?

[bdrew612 1,071]

Do our spouses really have to get the Flu shot as one of the vaccinations? I just think it is so random, especially since we can choose if we want to get it or not and it's not even a requirement for schools. I never get the Flu shot and I think it's strange my husband has to get it if he wants to enter the United States even when it is not Flu season.

Am I the only one who thinks this way?

I wonder if this varies by country? My husband is in the UK and he won't have to get the flu shot because it's not "flu season" anymore....

[BOS_LHR 829]

Sorry i didn't mention which copy it was our marriage certificate. Ok so my husband that's in Ethiopia will go to the place where we got married and tell them we need a certified copy ?

Exactly. Wherever you got the original from, go back there and ask for a certified copy.

Do our spouses really have to get the Flu shot as one of the vaccinations? I just think it is so random, especially since we can choose if we want to get it or not and it's not even a requirement for schools. I never get the Flu shot and I think it's strange my husband has to get it if he wants to enter the United States even when it is not Flu season.

Am I the only one who thinks this way?

Flu shots are only required for people going through the process during the flu season. Everyone should be all clear on that requirement for a while now.

[Lakehouse 293]

i am looking at the forms needed for this whole process and I am still not seeing any definitions ..what does AOS mean and IV mean?

And in case you haven't read it yet, be sure to check out Saylin's wiki for much more information and links: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

I need help now that I realized what I needed for the next process. I made a mistake and didn't realize all the I-130 needed was a copy I sent them the original ! so what do I do when I need it for the IV packet?

Please remember to read the instructions that come with each form in great detail before moving ahead with the next stage of paperwork. The I-130 instructions clearly stated copies were all that were required. Hopefully it won't be much trouble for you to get a new marriage certificate:)

[LoveMyTico 999]

How long till I get case complete, my IV was entered into the system on the 9th, that's the only thing left to be reviewed,AOS already reviewed and accepted, including ds-260

Check out the spreadsheet. you can track all who have already gotten case completes and estimate yours.

[LifeOnHold 186]

Flu shots are only required for people going through the process during the flu season. Everyone should be all clear on that requirement for a while now.

That makes sense...thank you! I just happened to be looking at the list of vaccines and was a bit confused since it's not Flu season in the summer. Some of these vaccines are mostly only beneficial to children, such as the Rotavirus vaccine and given to them when they are infants. So I wonder if he will have to take it as well.

Thanks for your reply!

[LoveMyTico 999]

My husband just text'd me and told me he called the embassy regarding the police certificate. They insisted he wait until our case is complete because so many people try to get ahead and get everything done before they receive the instructions. When their papers get to the embassy they are wrong. The man told him once the papers get to the embassy everything goes really fast. My husband is happy now !

And as far as the vaccinations go... my husband needed three that weren't on his vaccination record but are on the immigration list.

1. Varicella ( chicken pox)

2. Tetanus

3. I forget the third

They didn't give the flu shot.

He never had the chicken pox as a child so they gave the varicella to him. He is 34 years old. The Tetanus is normal. I think the US gives it every 5 years now instead of every 10.

It doesn't matter where you get the vaccinations, as long as you can prove you had them. If you are all up to date then just hand over the records. I would bet most people would need a tetanus if they haven't had one within the last 5 or 6 years. I have no idea what the civil doctor would charge. My husband's were covered under his insurance at his family doctor

[ItsGonnaBeWorthIt 191]

And in case you haven't read it yet, be sure to check out Saylin's wiki for much more information and links: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Please remember to read the instructions that come with each form in great detail before moving ahead with the next stage of paperwork. The I-130 instructions clearly stated copies were all that were required. Hopefully it won't be much trouble for you to get a new marriage certificate

Yea I knew nothing about this site until recently and I agree it was my error. and what made me realize was when I did read wiki which is so helpful. wish I would of known about this site last Friday lol.. my friend is helping because she did this process just 6months ago and her husband is here in the states but clearly so soon she forgot everything :/ .. so I will relay on these feeds and view everything carefully.. and actually I just realized my husband has another marriage certificate with him..they gave us two..should I just tell him to mail me his?

[LifeOnHold 186]

My husband just text'd me and told me he called the embassy regarding the police certificate. They insisted he wait until our case is complete because so many people try to get ahead and get everything done before they receive the instructions. When their papers get to the embassy they are wrong. The man told him once the papers get to the embassy everything goes really fast. My husband is happy now !

And as far as the vaccinations go... my husband needed three that weren't on his vaccination record but are on the immigration list.

1. Varicella ( chicken pox)

2. Tetanus

3. I forget the third

They didn't give the flu shot.

He never had the chicken pox as a child so they gave the varicella to him. He is 34 years old. The Tetanus is normal. I think the US gives it every 5 years now instead of every 10.

It doesn't matter where you get the vaccinations, as long as you can prove you had them. If you are all up to date then just hand over the records. I would bet most people would need a tetanus if they haven't had one within the last 5 or 6 years. I have no idea what the civil doctor would charge. My husband's were covered under his insurance at his family doctor

Good to know about the vaccinations.

By the way, love reading your posts. I think you are hilarious! I'm glad you took matters into your own hands and have dealt with your lawyer drama.

[AustinCanada 681]

It doesn't matter where you get the vaccinations, as long as you can prove you had them. If you are all up to date then just hand over the records. I would bet most people would need a tetanus if they haven't had one within the last 5 or 6 years. I have no idea what the civil doctor would charge. My husband's were covered under his insurance at his family doctor

I paid only $20 to get Tetanus done. Super cheap!

I'm not sure if it's the same for everyone, but it should be Tdap (Adacel or Boosterix - ensure you get Tdap not just Td) for Canadians.

[DvMan 49]

Just got back from my lawyers office. I got my stepdaughters case number and IV number last monday. I expected to get my wife's right after, but after a week of calling every day, nothing. They just keep telling me that they will join the files up at NVC, but shouldnt they have been shipped attatched to each other from USCIS? I have already paid the AOS fee and IV fee for my stepdaughter. I prepared all my financial files and took them to my lawyer. During our discussions, she hinted at the fact that having congressman's offices call sometimes could cause extra processing time.I argued the opposite. So many stories of applications moving only after calls were made. I feel like there is a sticky note on the cover of my file that says "cause as much grief as possible for this applicant." Lawyer says that there is no way that this happens..but there is no oversight at USCIS so they can do whatever they want. She seems just content to sit and wait. So frustrating. I did decide to follow her advice and wait to send AOS for my stepdaughter only when we get case number and everything paid for my wife so that there will not be more problems with the files be separated. Hard to wait to send when its all ready to go, but it probably is smart. Its really a shame that I am again having damn problems...didnt expect trouble at NVC...

Edited April 22, 2014 by DvMan

[LoveMyTico 999]

Good to know about the vaccinations.

By the way, love reading your posts. I think you are hilarious! I'm glad you took matters into your own hands and have dealt with your lawyer drama.

well thank you !!! I'm still mad at him. I haven't heard a peep from him or the paralegal. They haven't even asked for paperwork or anything. Nice work, huh? I think I'm just going to ask him to flip the $2000 I just paid for NVC processing and use it for the Waiver and just be done. I don't want to piss him off because he has all my paperwork.

[anaheimcalifornia 12]

Hi everyone , I'm new here and I received my case number via phone on Friday the 18th. Is it normal that I am getting this message ??

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.

[xprecious32 50]

Hi everyone , I'm new here and I received my case number via phone on Friday the 18th. Is it normal that I am getting this message ??

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.

It's a good thing. Means they are inputting your case into the system AOS fee and DS-261 should be available shortly. Please go back and read post one of this thread, much needed valuable information in Saylin's wiki.