NVC Filers - April 2014

[LoveMyTico 999]

just talked to Amanda.. There is not a computer glitch at the NVC... she said they had high winds yesterday and it might have caused a problem but they are fully operational tonight, It was only delaying the payments.... nothing else.

She explained the interview scheduling to me. Costa Rica is not a country that has a lot of calls coming in. GOOD for me !!

I should hear something next week

someone actually picks up the physical file and processes it. I asked her if everything was scanned or just the coversheet... Just the coversheet...

She asked me if I was the law office... I had to laugh... I told her I can't get them to wrk for me on normal business hours... they wouldn't be calling at 9:30 pm.. She was laughing... What a nice person ..She said I sound so professional....

Amanda RULES !!

[Lakehouse 293]

dilmera, on 24 Apr 2014 - 08:33 AM, said:

It has been 49 days since approval and NVC still hasn't received our case. Husband called USCIS and they say case has been sent. I called NVC on April 23 and a CSR who identified herself as Jenny told me it sometimes takes 8 weeks for them to receive a case. I asked her then how long it would be before a case number is assigned and she said probably a month, probably.

Such a long time! I'm sorry your Immigration has continued to present such delays

bdrew612, on 24 Apr 2014 - 09:12 AM, said:

Finally got my case # from Agent Abby!

Horray!!

Rose and Mike, on 24 Apr 2014 - 09:25 AM, said:

I called NVC today and Jay-R answered, Case complete today! I am so happy. Thanks to my VJ friends, esp. Saylin, Changnoi, Infoneeded, bkghosh, Lovemytico and others.

Huge Congratulations!!

loveisblind, on 24 Apr 2014 - 11:12 AM, said:

hey guys wwe need ur help .. i have submitted a DS 261 form a day back .. now when we try to go throught to pay the Fee 88 $ it wont even let us to login and showing the error below .. Does anybody knows whats that and why is showing like this please any help ll be highly appreciated .. thanks ..

Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center

This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.

If you haven't read Saylin's wiki, which mentions this, you're also going to miss out on so many more tips found there... please read it:)

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

benipals4, on 24 Apr 2014 - 11:27 AM, said:

just when I was ready to lose hope, I was able to complete both DS-261s yayyyyyyyyy!!!

Finally! Wonderful news:)

Dwipal, on 24 Apr 2014 - 11:47 AM, said:

I got the case number and IIN!! WOOT!

They said it's being entered today.

May the rest of this journey be quick for you!

benipals4, on 24 Apr 2014 - 1:54 PM, said:

Question... How do you know if your DS-261 has been accepted?

Your IV bill will get invoiced.

[CanGirl 95]

Does anyone know if we are required to show original birth certificate? Neither me nor my wife have our originals but we do have certified copies.

Certified copy of birth certificate is accepted.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Does anyone know if we are required to show original birth certificate? Neither me nor my wife have our originals but we do have certified copies.

You can send the certified copies but I think you need the originals at the interview. I'm sure someone will come answer it more succinctly than me.

Good luck. (F)

[JeffInMX 157]

California is the best.............................. running hiding behind sofa! .............. ...........

Yes and more opportunities for my spouse who is a hair stylist/make up artist

[CanGirl 95]

Does anybody know if I still have to file a AOS for my spouse even if he is not in the United States? The AOS process throws me off a little

In this context relating to NVC when we say AOS we mean Affidavit of Support. Not Adjustment of Status. Hope that clears it up for you.

[bruins 14]

Hey guys a couple question on form i-864

- part 2 question 2a - Is this my foreign spouses' mailing or my mailing address here in the US?

- part 2 question - Vietnam is not listed on the dropdown options should i select "Unlisted Entry (Any foreign country not listed")

- part 4 question 7 - I was born in a village with no town or city name, should I leave this blank and enter the name of the province?

- part 6 question 5 - It is asking for my current individual income, do I just enter my annual salary or should I also add in bonuses as well?

- part 6 question 13 - I have filed for an extension for the 2013 tax year because I'm applying for an ITIN for my wife, should I check this box? It is also asking whether or not I have attached a transcript or copy of my Federal Tax return for only the most recent tax year.

Thanks!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Yes and more opportunities for my spouse who is a hair stylist/make up artist

Exactly hehehee it is truly a great place. Welcome in advance to you and your wife. (F)

[CanGirl 95]

You can send the certified copies but I think you need the originals at the interview. I'm sure someone will come answer it more succinctly than me.

Good luck. (F)

Certified copy is accepted at interview. As long as the CO can see that it is not a photocopy and clearly issued by the governing agency with stamps, etc.

Edited April 25, 2014 by CanGirl

[Soloenta 2,218]

Certified copy is accepted at interview. As long as the CO can see that it is not a photocopy and clearly issued by the governing agency with stamps, etc.

Well you learn something new everyday here ty, I had read you needed the originals at the interview this is very good to know. (F)

[Fabian&Rossy 120]

Does anyone know if we are required to show original birth certificate? Neither me nor my wife have our originals but we do have certified copies.

Certified copy of birth certificate is accepted.

You can send the certified copies but I think you need the originals at the interview. I'm sure someone will come answer it more succinctly than me.

Good luck. (F)

Hello Everyone,

Also keep in mind there is a great reference tool for these kind of questions: the Reciprocity by Country page in DOS's website.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html#countrydocuments

Saylin's Wiki lists the general needed documents for IV packets but she also advises to visit this page for required documents specific to your country. Not only does this page lists the documents NVC needs but it also often tells you where to go to get them, how the document should look, it might even tell you how much it costs to get them.

Best wishes!

[Changnoi 410]

just talked to Amanda.. There is not a computer glitch at the NVC... she said they had high winds yesterday and it might have caused a problem but they are fully operational tonight, It was only delaying the payments.... nothing else.

She explained the interview scheduling to me. Costa Rica is not a country that has a lot of calls coming in. GOOD for me !!

I should hear something next week

someone actually picks up the physical file and processes it. I asked her if everything was scanned or just the coversheet... Just the coversheet...

She asked me if I was the law office... I had to laugh... I told her I can't get them to wrk for me on normal business hours... they wouldn't be calling at 9:30 pm.. She was laughing... What a nice person ..She said I sound so professional....

Amanda RULES !!

Luv your posts Hoping to hear something next week about the interview

Edited April 25, 2014 by Changnoi

[CanGirl 95]

Hey guys a couple question on form i-864

- part 2 question 2a - Is this my foreign spouses' mailing or my mailing address here in the US?

- part 2 question - Vietnam is not listed on the dropdown options should i select "Unlisted Entry (Any foreign country not listed")

- part 4 question 7 - I was born in a village with no town or city name, should I leave this blank and enter the name of the province?

- part 6 question 5 - It is asking for my current individual income, do I just enter my annual salary or should I also add in bonuses as well?

- part 6 question 13 - I have filed for an extension for the 2013 tax year because I'm applying for an ITIN for my wife, should I check this box? It is also asking whether or not I have attached a transcript or copy of my Federal Tax return for only the most recent tax year.

Thanks!

I will attempt to answer you.

Part 2 question 2a - Information on the Principal Applicant, this means beneficiary to the NVC, so yes that would be the foreign spouses' mailing address

Part 2 - The form I am using does not have drop down options so I'm not sure where you are getting that from. You should be able to type in Vietnam.

Part 4 question 7 - This is information on the sponsor, I'm not sure... maybe someone with more experience can answer that...

Part 6 question 5 - unless you get bonuses with every pay cheque and it is a consistent amount I would just put your current annual salary, if you just started a job then your expected current annual salary

Part 6 question 13 - Check the box yes. You should include a copy of the extension for 2013 taxes. Because you did not file 2013 taxes yet the most recent taxes filed would be 2012. So you should put 2012, 2011, and 2010. You should include your transcripts for all these years. So you should check the box for part 6 question 14 as well.

You will have to file your 2013 taxes before your wife has her interview as they will ask her for it at the interview.

DISCLAIMER: This is from my own knowledge of the form and from the advice others gave to me. I will be submitting the same thing for my sponsors taxes. 2013 extension and 2012, 2011, 2010 taxes. So if I am wrong you get some kind of checklist I'm really sorry, I would be getting it too.

Edited April 25, 2014 by CanGirl

[ekec 79]

On hold with NVC. 25 minutes and counting.

[jahness48 0]

Sorry, am a little more lost now! LOL So, an AOS is an affidavit support? And there is a fee for that? I thought you just send it to your spouse at the time of interview. Could you go into alittle more detail about the AOS? Thanks for your patience!