NVC Filers - May 2014

[ys123 4]

Hey msc13, I'm in Sydney, although currently I'm in Philly with my husband for my brother-in-laws wedding. Yes that's correct you won't get a checklist until after you submit your IV documents. So Singapore and HK make you wait until you have a checklist from NVC before you can apply for you police certificates? In that case that will add considerable time onto your process, so my advice would be to get everything ready to send as soon as you get the checklist. My UK police cert only took around 2 weeks mind, which I thought was crazy fast and that included it being sent snail mail to and from the UK. i would hope that Singapore and HK would have reasonably fast turnaround times too? I actually don't know where my Australian police cert is because I applied at the local police station and they really didn't have a clue about what I was asking for or where to send it etc, so I'm not even sure if it will ever get to the consulate in Sydney! They will laugh at me when I go back and tell them I have to get my fingerprints done by them! They think I'm a crazy US visa lady already!!

Hi Donkey81, I live in Sydney as well. I asked Sydney Consulate about the police check before. They said I didn't need the fingerprint check, just the name check. I did it at a local police office, and requested to send me here. Then I included it in the IV package. I didn't have any checklists with it. Have you asked the consulate about the police check?

[Azabu234 10]

I want my Case Completed too while they wait for my revised AOS lol. This is interesting. I too wonder if this is common. Congrats by the way! Another step closer.

Thank you. But I am nervous.

They just sent the checklist that was promised (at 1:18am EST)...

My joint sponsor's checklisted items are not there. But my domicile checklisted item still is.

So they gave me case complete even with a major AoS checklist missing.

That's... disturbing. It makes me wonder whether they got my updated package but didn't open it, or did open it and STILL don't find it satisfactory. (Which is insane given that for my updated domicile notice I provided a transfer letter from my company to the USA and a lease on an apartment.) Not knowing makes me wonder whether my wife will be alright at the interview.

[MahVika 16]

Yupppy!!!!!!!!!

Our interview date is 24 June and its Bday of my husband! What a great news!

Good luck to everyone VJ family!

[r060106 109]

Hi all, after reading several posts of the NVC giving people flak for non "Certified" marriage certificates, I'm a little considered about our marriage certificate. We got married in Scotland and on their official certified copy (which we're sending to the NVC) they don't actually say "Certified", but just say "Extract of an Entry in a Register of Marriages" that is "valid only if it has been authenticated by the signature of the district registrar or assistant registrar". It has this signature, as well as the seal of the Edinburgh registrar and "General Registry Office" of Scotland watermark all over the paper. There's nothing raised or stating that it's "Certified". Does anyone foresee us having any problems? I can't really send in that which I don't have or the issuing authority doesn't give you. What does everyone think?

[Azabu234 10]

Hi all, after reading several posts of the NVC giving people flak for non "Certified" marriage certificates, I'm a little considered about our marriage certificate. We got married in Scotland and on their official certified copy (which we're sending to the NVC) they don't actually say "Certified", but just say "Extract of an Entry in a Register of Marriages" that is "valid only if it has been authenticated by the signature of the district registrar or assistant registrar". It has this signature, as well as the seal of the Edinburgh registrar and "General Registry Office" of Scotland watermark all over the paper. There's nothing raised or stating that it's "Certified". Does anyone foresee us having any problems? I can't really send in that which I don't have or the issuing authority doesn't give you. What does everyone think?

It's fine. The Japan marriage certificate is the same and it was accepted without a problem.

[Fabian&Rossy 120]

Hi all, after reading several posts of the NVC giving people flak for non "Certified" marriage certificates, I'm a little considered about our marriage certificate. We got married in Scotland and on their official certified copy (which we're sending to the NVC) they don't actually say "Certified", but just say "Extract of an Entry in a Register of Marriages" that is "valid only if it has been authenticated by the signature of the district registrar or assistant registrar". It has this signature, as well as the seal of the Edinburgh registrar and "General Registry Office" of Scotland watermark all over the paper. There's nothing raised or stating that it's "Certified". Does anyone foresee us having any problems? I can't really send in that which I don't have or the issuing authority doesn't give you. What does everyone think?

Hello, NVC asks for original or certified copies but not all certified copies will actually show the word "certified". When in doubt about what type of document NVC is expecting, check the Country Reciprocity Page in DOS's website: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html#countrydocuments

If your marriage cert. is from Scotland, then you want to choose the UK page to view the requirements for that particular document. Sounds like your form should be ok based on what that page says:

Birth, Adoption, Marriage, and Death Certificates

Scotland: Available. Certificates of births, deaths, marriages and The Adopted Children's Register may be obtained from the Registrar General, New Register House, Edinburgh EH1 3YT, or from the Registrar's Office for the district in which the event occurred. Long-form birth certificates should be obtained as short-form certificates do not contain parents' names.

Good Luck!

[r060106 109]

It's fine. The Japan marriage certificate is the same and it was accepted without a problem.

Hello, NVC asks for original or certified copies but not all certified copies will actually show the word "certified". When in doubt about what type of document NVC is expecting, check the Country Reciprocity Page in DOS's website: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country.html#countrydocuments

If your marriage cert. is from Scotland, then you want to choose the UK page to view the requirements for that particular document. Sounds like your form should be ok based on what that page says:

Birth, Adoption, Marriage, and Death Certificates

Scotland: Available. Certificates of births, deaths, marriages and The Adopted Children's Register may be obtained from the Registrar General, New Register House, Edinburgh EH1 3YT, or from the Registrar's Office for the district in which the event occurred. Long-form birth certificates should be obtained as short-form certificates do not contain parents' names.

Good Luck!

Thank you both! I appreciate it.

[snikit15 10]

I was so sure April would be my last NVC thread.

Me too. It would have been if it didn't take NVC two and a half weeks for my IV bill to be invoiced. Hopefully things go quickly this month. :-)

[B&T_P 34]

Again check list... what a f... is this

General Instructions

[x] You will need to complete and submit the new form, completely filled out (all pages required), which includes

the changes noted below. Submitting single pages of the form with the correction is not acceptable. In order

to make corrections you will need to download a new form at www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov.

Supporting Documents missing or incomplete

[x] A written statement/explanation as to why tax returns were not filed is required if you are/have been

unemployed, retired or dependent.

[x] The listed income tax documents/IRS statements for the years marked below are missing/incomplete (if you

have lost any of the requested tax information, contact your local IRS office to obtain a copy) (Only Federal

returns (not state or local) are acceptable unless the sponsor's income was earned in Puerto Rico.)

• Federal income tax returns, literal printouts from the IRS (RTFTP) or a Letter 1722 issued by IRS

are missing/incomplete for the year(s): [x] 2013 [ ] 2010 [ ] 2009 [ ] 2008.

[ ] DO NOT CHECK THIS LINE OR BELOW.

Part 3 Information on the Sponsor

[x] This section is incomplete, please answer all questions completely. (If a question is not applicable,please indicate N/A in the appropriate space.)

Edited May 3, 2014 by B&T_P

[Soloenta 2,218]

Gotcha!!! Just sayin....hahaha.....got my P4 interview letter today.....now just have to get on the plane in 19 days .....

WOW how wonderful, wish I could say the same thing. So very happy for you and your lovely family. (F)

[Soloenta 2,218]

Yupppy!!!!!!!!!

Our interview date is 24 June and its Bday of my husband! What a great news!

Good luck to everyone VJ family!

Congratulations to you and your family so very happy for you. Good luck at the interview.

[MahVika 16]

Congratulations to you and your family so very happy for you. Good luck at the interview.

Thank you!!! Good luck to you in your visa journey and all the best to rest who is still waiting!!! (F)

:goofy:

[EOC 440]

Hi everyone

Hubby and I just Skyping. He was holding for NVC. Spoke to very nice lady called Amanda. Received Case Number 1st May and IIN. Will now wait for next thing to do. Am going to go and read Saylins information.

Congrats for getting a case number. You have crossed the 1st hurdle. My hubby had to call NVC and they said they just received our file April 30th. I can't wait to get a case number and IIN.

[EOC 440]

Congrats for getting a case number. You have crossed the 1st hurdle. My hubby had to call NVC and they said they just received our file April 30th. I can't wait to get a case number and IIN.

[jsumner86 403]

loool hahahhaa :rofl: :rofl:

Hey, at least he tried to deliver one of the packages a few years later in person xD

Could you imagine what it would be like if your AOS or IV package was on that plane?! I would be devastated lol

Talke to a lady on the phone @11:55PM after 50mins of hold time, and she keep telling me I have wait till the middle of May for the case number which I dont think so!!

Gona call again on Monday for my case #~

Try again late Monday or Tuesday. They all tell you different things. Follow the timelines and see how many days it's taking people to get their case #. Right now it looks like its 22 business days!