NVC Filers - May 2014

[Steve & Zhi 8]

I know that the China EP is a bit different from Canada, in that they change your case number. So since you have 2 different cases you might need to wait for both of them to be accepted and case numbers changed. Remember to send your documents in separate emails for each case.

You should only list your wife's assets on your i-864, not on your dads. I'm also not sure if you will need a separate form for your stepson. It might be determined by his age. Have you looked at the i-864w for children?

Thanks, I just checked the i-864w for children and it does not apply for us. I think I'll send off the wifes package and wait for the stepsons GZO number and send it it all in again for him.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey Saylin I had my case complete and just updated my timeline. Question is do you manually move the cases or does completing the timeline move the case to the upper completed section of the spreadsheet? Just curious.

Everything I do is manual And updating your timeline doesn't do anything for my spreadsheet. You need to submit your data via the form I set up. My spreadsheet isn't connected to VJ's timeline as VJ isn't mine

[miller_msm 1]

I called NVC last night and I was told that although my AOS email was opened on May 7, they don't have my AOS. I don't understand. They say they don't have it, yet they opened the email on May 7th. I was told to resend my AOS. I remember the email saying it could take up to 20 business days to scan the documents into the file. But it only took 1 day to scan my DS-260 supporting documents. I'm very confused. Can anyone help?

USCIS:
Service Center : Nebraska Service Centre
14-05-2013: I-130 NOA1
12-12-2013: Transfer date to NSC
18-02-2014: I-130 NOA2

NVC:
28-02-2014: NVC received case
28-03-2014: Case Number assigned
28-03-2014: IIN Number assigned. Email addresses given
02-04-2014: Enrolled for Electronic Processing

03-04-2014: DS-261 Available and submitted to NVC
04-04-2014: AOS invoice available on portal; AOS paid.
08-04-2014: IV invoice available on portal; IV invoice paid
10-04-2014: AOS/I-864 packet sent as attachment to email

13-04-2014: DS-260 submitted
14-04-2014: IV Packet sent via email

25-04-2014: Email from NVC: case now enrolled in Electronic Processing Program

07-05-2014: AOS Packet email received by NVC; but didn’t scan it in yet

12-05-2014: IV Packet email received by NVC

13-05-2014: Checklist (false, I thought) asking for AOS

21-05-2014: NVC phone call: Biggest Tool Ever (NVC supervisor) told me they don’t have any record of me sending my AOS: F...ing BS! Asked to speak to supervisor’s supervisor and was told he is on vacation for next couple weeks! How convenient!

22-05-2014 AOS Packet emailed again, just in case D-Bag knows what he’s talking about
xx-xx-2014: Case Complete
xx-xx-2014: Interview scheduled

[Rj & Kristine 7]

Hello guys! I made a thread about this but i think it's better to post it here in the NVC thread.

Here is the issue:

I'm having some trouble understanding and really want to go over the documents and information I have before NVC processing.

I was married back in December 2013 and went back here in the US. Applied for a job and got hired January 2014. When I applied there was this form W4 and about claim and taxes. One question in there about your civil status in line 3 of first page, there is a note stating "If married, but legally separated, or spouse is a nonresident alien, check the “Single” box." and so I did check that. Will that be a conflict to the NVC processing? I was claimed in tax of 2013.

2nd: I'm applying for a health insurance through coveredCA health insurance. The civil status question. I don't want any conflict between this visa application for my wife in connection with AOS. When I talked to an operator. He's asking me if my marriage is already recognized by the state of California? when I told him that my wife is still a nonresident alien but a petition filed for her so I may file for a joint tax if she comes here before 2014 tax season or if not (file married but separate tax file for 2014) If the state of California does not recognized the marriage yet then i should put "single". He is talking about current situation.

3rd:I'll be using my current income for the AOS. Employment letter, Pay stubs,etc. And in my pay stubs it is written there that in my tax info is claiming single due to that line I checked. Will that be a conflict?

Thanks you so much!

[TargetNovember14 41]

Here are a few responses from the forums that may help you with your decision. It seems that we no longer have to wait for confirmation email. You can call NVC to confirm with them too before you decide. Good luck!

This is amazing and thank you. I will definitely will be going for EP. I will call NVC and definitely confirm again when the time comes. I have another 4-5 weeks before it becomes intense again for me. Thanks again so much for everyone's input. LET THE SCANNING BEGIN!!!! LOLOLOLOLOL

[Abby&Mario 100]

Got my case number and IIN today, wooho! She said they were just now putting it into the system today. I told the operator that we are now in Argentina, not Colombia, and that my husband will have to do his interview in Buenos Aires, not Bogotá. She told me to send one e-mail about the change of address and another separate e-mail explaining that the "embassy process" (her term) will have to be done in Buenos Aires. I was told to include evidence that my husband can do it here-- visa, immigration papers, etc. in the form of attachments to that second e-mail. He has residency and a work contract here, so that won't be a problem.

I'm feeling dumb right now because I didn't ask her which e-mail address I should use. I assume it would be NVCInquiry, but now I'm second guessing myself. Any ideas are appreciated.

[MoBar65 520]

Got my case number and IIN today, wooho! She said they were just now putting it into the system today. I told the operator that we are now in Argentina, not Colombia, and that my husband will have to do his interview in Buenos Aires, not Bogotá. She told me to send one e-mail about the change of address and another separate e-mail explaining that the "embassy process" (her term) will have to be done in Buenos Aires. I was told to include evidence that my husband can do it here-- visa, immigration papers, etc. in the form of attachments to that second e-mail. He has residency and a work contract here, so that won't be a problem.

I'm feeling dumb right now because I didn't ask her which e-mail address I should use. I assume it would be NVCInquiry, but now I'm second guessing myself. Any ideas are appreciated.

Good. That means I have a case # as of today as well. I'll wait till tomorrow, however. It's 10:30 pm now and I'm too tired to hunt for a tone then spend another 40 minutes on hold.

NVCInquiry has a 3-week processing delay currently. Call and check (and hope) if it's a different email address you need to use. Good Luck.

[dirk_diggler 107]

general question --

if you have multiple items missing from AOS/IV, do they checklist them all at once?

[cdss 7]

I am anxiously waiting for news from NVC regarding my AOS and IV packages.

In case they come up with a checklist on Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate, can I consult a lawyer to respond to the checklist? I have submitted to NVC the originals for both the document and will be completely at lost if they ask me provided validity on either of these documents. Going back to the issuer of these documents is major hassle.

Wanted to see if anyone has hired a lawyer to help with these unreasonable checklists?

Thanks for any advice/suggestion.

[VNBCI130 94]

I am anxiously waiting for news from NVC regarding my AOS and IV packages.

In case they come up with a checklist on Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate, can I consult a lawyer to respond to the checklist? I have submitted to NVC the originals for both the document and will be completely at lost if they ask me provided validity on either of these documents. Going back to the issuer of these documents is major hassle.

Wanted to see if anyone has hired a lawyer to help with these unreasonable checklists?

Thanks for any advice/suggestion.

Why do you think they will question the authenticity of either marriage or birth certificate? If you are submitting original certificate you used to make copies for USCIS and if USCIS accepted it, why would NVC question that? It does not make sense. I think you should not be concerned.

Edited May 22, 2014 by VNBCI130

[GodisMyGuide 36]

Hello guys! I made a thread about this but i think it's better to post it here in the NVC thread.

Here is the issue:

I'm having some trouble understanding and really want to go over the documents and information I have before NVC processing.

I was married back in December 2013 and went back here in the US. Applied for a job and got hired January 2014. When I applied there was this form W4 and about claim and taxes. One question in there about your civil status in line 3 of first page, there is a note stating "If married, but legally separated, or spouse is a nonresident alien, check the “Single” box." and so I did check that. Will that be a conflict to the NVC processing? I was claimed in tax of 2013.

2nd: I'm applying for a health insurance through coveredCA health insurance. The civil status question. I don't want any conflict between this visa application for my wife in connection with AOS. When I talked to an operator. He's asking me if my marriage is already recognized by the state of California? when I told him that my wife is still a nonresident alien but a petition filed for her so I may file for a joint tax if she comes here before 2014 tax season or if not (file married but separate tax file for 2014) If the state of California does not recognized the marriage yet then i should put "single". He is talking about current situation.

3rd:I'll be using my current income for the AOS. Employment letter, Pay stubs,etc. And in my pay stubs it is written there that in my tax info is claiming single due to that line I checked. Will that be a conflict?

Thanks you so much!

1. I put Single for mine because it does say spouse in a nonresident alien and NVC processed my case with no problem.

2. I just asked my insurance here at work about that. Each insurance carrier will have different rules, but they told me that once he is physically here in the states all I have to do is send a copy of his Visa to show he just got here so they can cover him. And this shouldn't have a negative impact because NVC shouldn't expect you to be paying extra for a person who doesn't even live with you yet.

3. Get return transcripts for 2013, 2012, and 2011. There should be no conflict.

[Rj & Kristine 7]

1. I put Single for mine because it does say spouse in a nonresident alien and NVC processed my case with no problem.

2. I just asked my insurance here at work about that. Each insurance carrier will have different rules, but they told me that once he is physically here in the states all I have to do is send a copy of his Visa to show he just got here so they can cover him. And this shouldn't have a negative impact because NVC shouldn't expect you to be paying extra for a person who doesn't even live with you yet.

3. Get return transcripts for 2013, 2012, and 2011. There should be no conflict.

Thank you for the reply. So, it's okay for me to put single in marital status for the health insurance application for now? Yes, I will be doing that but I will be using my current income to prove I'm in a good standing @ work and that I can support her because the past few years do not meet the requirements due to schooling situation. The tax info in my pay stubs stating I'm claiming as single will not make any issues?

[benipals4 72]

wow!!! after being on hold for 20 mins I accidentally hung up on NVC DAMN!!!!!!!

Edited May 22, 2014 by benipals4

[etrangais 949]

what additional evidence did you send to NVC?

I sent wedding/reception pics, benefits paperwork showing that I added my wife to my insurrance plan, Bank statment showing her as the beneficiary of my investments

[Tala202 27]

Right now EP is optional for Canadians. Myself and one other VJ member have called to inquire about our EP confirmation emails and the operator told us both that we no longer have to wait for it. They told us just to send in our documents and we will be automatically enrolled in EP.

There have been discrepancies in the past with operators telling people different information so I would suggest that you call yourself and ask what is the best option for you. The only disadvantage I would see with snail mail is sending originals and the cost of sending packages. Good luck!

I opted for EP and I am waiting over a month for Enrollment confirmation. I called NVC last night and the representative told me "they have changed the procedures and there is no need to wait for EP enrollment confirmation" so you could send your documents right away. I suggest to call NVC and confirm that before making any decision. If is true then I suggest send it EP (safer to email than sending documents) . Just a suggestion, good luck!

I'd be in serious trouble if something happened to my birth certificate originals (not born in Canada, so it'd be hell to get a new one), so that's a huge advantage for EP.. but it seems to be taking so long. We'll confirm with NVC about the enrolment email once the time comes But doesn't it still take longer for them to review your AOS & IV packages by email than it would by snail mail?

It's optional, and I went with snail mail. You can compare my timeline/signature to others who went with EP.

Wow that's a huge difference. Thanks!