NVC Filers - April 2014

[sammyhouse 5]

I just broke down now, crying my heart out, just got a checklist for birth certificate, that it's not original, that's the only original I have, don't know what to do.

Sorry to hear that....You should give them a notarized copy of the birth certificate. You can get it notarized in your local bank. Don't send the originals

[Sukie 1,460]

I just broke down now, crying my heart out, just got a checklist for birth certificate, that it's not original, that's the only original I have, don't know what to do.

Oh, Gurubabe, I'm so sorry. Is it hard to get a certified copy from Nigeria? I think that is where you are from...

Sukie

[imegyptchun 1]

Soloenta,

No, i filed for the i-130 first then the i-129F which can be for married couples (in theory to make the separation time between my wife and I shorter while we wait).

It did get approved within 3 months which is much quicker than i anticipated, now i'm hoping that either:

1. the I-129F (K3 visa) makes it to the embassy quickly or

2. the I-130 application gets pulled out of line and paired with the already approved I-129f thus saving a few precious months of waiting.

Any advice/input from any/all members would be very much appreciated.

Good luck to everyone, and I hope all of your are reunited with your loved ones soon.

[Soloenta 2,218]

I am in the same boat.NVC received my I30 case by april 16 .Now I have to wait 30 days for NVC case number.

I saw some people are getting NVC number after a week of NVC received case.How it is possible?

I am not understanding that in this month lot of aprovals then why NVC is not fasting their process....

I have to tell you when I first saw your ID I thought OMG a spy from USCIS then I realized they wouldn't use an obvious ID...................

or would they? Oy! (F)

[LoveMyTico 999]

Hello, this question is just cause I'm curious and clueless but why would you file for both? One is for married the I-130 and the other is fiance am I correct? So the I-130 would mean your married which would automatically cancel I-129f correct? (F)

K-1 is the fiancé visa. The K3 is for married people but processed the same way as a K1. It used to be faster. It was created because the I-130s used to take years. The K3 is faster if they let it go through . When you get to the US, you have to adjust status ( just like the K-1s) and it costs about $1000 more. You can't work for a few months while you wait for your work authorization.

We filed because the lawyer heard they were bringing them back.... I prayed for the K3 but it was cancelled. The kept saying the I-130 takes precedence blah blah blah I wanted the K3 so bad because I used to stalk this thread and I saw how long it was taking. We still have a waiver to file( 8 more months at the NSC) so hanging out at the NVC for another 3 months was just a big waste of time. But I am almost through and I only arrived April 1st. So I guess we'll see. Its been a long journey. 11 month and 6 days at the USCIS was so horrible. It kills me to see people complain about this process when they only waited at the USCIS for 5 months. Walk in my shoes and then start crying !!!

[Gurubabe 19]

Sorry to hear that....You should give them a notarized copy of the birth certificate. You can get it notarized in your local bank. Don't send the originals

I'm from Nigeria, you can't get notarized copy from a local bank, I got the certificate from the hospital where I was born.

[AustinCanada 681]

Sorry to hear that....You should give them a notarized copy of the birth certificate. You can get it notarized in your local bank. Don't send the originals

Unfortunately, NVC doesn't accept a notarized copy. I wish they did.

Your birth certificate must be the original or a certified copy (not notarized copy).

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/submit/documents-to-submit-to-nvc.html#police

[Gurubabe 19]

Oh, Gurubabe, I'm so sorry. Is it hard to get a certified copy from Nigeria? I think that is where you are from...

Sukie

Yes I can't get a certified copy here, I'm just confused right now.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Soloenta,

No, i filed for the i-130 first then the i-129F which can be for married couples (in theory to make the separation time between my wife and I shorter while we wait).

It did get approved within 3 months which is much quicker than i anticipated, now i'm hoping that either:

1. the I-129F (K3 visa) makes it to the embassy quickly or

2. the I-130 application gets pulled out of line and paired with the already approved I-129f thus saving a few precious months of waiting.

Any advice/input from any/all members would be very much appreciated.

Good luck to everyone, and I hope all of your are reunited with your loved ones soon.

so your I-130 isn't even approved yet????

if that's the case.... you might make it through but if they scan your I-130 and see it has a K3, they will match them up

[AustinCanada 681]

I have to tell you when I first saw your ID I thought OMG a spy from USCIS then I realized they wouldn't use an obvious ID...................

or would they? Oy! (F)

LOL! I thought the same thing! I was like, "What? USCIS2013? Where is NVC2014?"

[LoveMyTico 999]

I'm from Nigeria, you can't get notarized copy from a local bank, I got the certificate from the hospital where I was born.

Usually the hospital birth certs are just for a keepsake. The official Birth cert has to have the registration numbers on it .

My husbands came from the registry in Costa Rica . Its an antique for sure. The registration numbers are along the side . I hope they see them !!

[imegyptchun 1]

Lovemytico,

Yes my I-130 has been sitting in Vermont since 12/27/13 with no movement at all, while the K3 was processed and approved within 3 months. For this reason i'm cautiously optimistic. Even if they pull the I-130 and pair it up, that's shaving some time off the wait I think/hope?

Does that make sense or am I way off in my hope?

[Soloenta 2,218]

I just broke down now, crying my heart out, just got a checklist for birth certificate, that it's not original, that's the only original I have, don't know what to do.

Gurubabe, just relax take a deep breath all will be well just a tiny time delay nothing to worry about. It happens all the time, why don't you call them and tell them that is the original first and if they don't accept that then get a certified copy and another original just in case. By calling it might fix everything. Take a deep breath............................. hugs, (F)

[theluckygirl 30]

If I submitted document for checklist to ATTN:DR, and NVC received the package on Monday, how long does it take for them to open it, scan it and review it and then add it to the case?

[LoveMyTico 999]

Lovemytico,

Yes my I-130 has been sitting in Vermont since 12/27/13 with no movement at all, while the K3 was processed and approved within 3 months. For this reason i'm cautiously optimistic. Even if they pull the I-130 and pair it up, that's shaving some time off the wait I think/hope?

Does that make sense or am I way off in my hope?

ok, you may have a good chance....

The K3's only stay at the NVC for a case number and then get shipped out to the embassy. If they don't have your I-130 to match with, then it will go. Where was the K3 approved at?

Call often and get your case number. Then call and verify that it shipped to the embassy. You can go online and fill out the DS 160 once you have a case number. Contact NoelAnne because she just went through the whole K3 process but they cancelled it because her I-130 was approved. She was lucky because they just sent the I-130 to the embassy instead of making her go through the NVC. She had her medical done and was ready for her interview. She may pop on if she sees this post