NVC Filers - May 2014

[hdez90 4]

I can only stay about 10 days when his interview is scheduled. Then back to the grind to file the waiver and wait another 6-8 months. I am not sure if I will be able to afford another.. .

Have a question, just Curious cus im also in the beginning for doing my husbands Waiver...

why do you Need it??

[Fabian&Rossy 120]

Lately the hubby and me have been having some real bad fights (over the phone) I feel as though he is getting sick of me. I wish I get the interview soon because it would suck to have come this far and for nothing

Oh no, don't say that. My wife and I also have some really bad days. In a long distance relationship it's so easy to just hang up the phone after a fight. I also believe that most of our fights would wind down if we were together face to face to see our body language or to just hug each other and dissipate the situation. However, since we are apart, communication and discussion are crucial. We give some time to cool off and then talk about the fight. I have learned so much about my wife this way. We often realize our fights are due to misunderstandings like she took my tone of voice the wrong way, or I thought she meant something different than what she intended, etc. I hope this helps a little. Cheer up!

Thank you so much. I think I am too tired to think. Cuz the more I read this the more my mind gets confused on section 5 and adding the people up if they are doing one for each wife and daughter. So what will be ?

Sorry all the questions.

Oh, that is a tricky one. When I started my AOS packets for my wife and stepdaughter I researched the same issue in VJ, other websites, and asked at least 3 different NVC reps. I never got a solid definite answer, so I used my common sense (I know, dangerous thing to do in this process):

In my wife's AOS, I put her as the principal immigrant and then added 1 for other dependents (my stepdaughter). In my stepdaughter's AOS, I put my stepdaughter is the principal immigrant and then added 1 for my spouse. This way each application showed a total of 3 household members, which is the accurate number of family members that would be supported by my income. In my case, just myself, wife and stepdaughter.

Is your friend the sole sponsor or is he using a co-sponsor? Only asking because if he is the only sponsor and using just his earned income, then he could still fill out the I864EZ for each one (wife and daughter each have their own visa petition). Shorter, easier form = less headaches

[Soloenta 2,218]

Lately the hubby and me have been having some real bad fights (over the phone) I feel as though he is getting sick of me. I wish I get the interview soon because it would suck to have come this far and for nothing

This is a very difficult situation for both sides as you well know. I'm not privy to details but you both need to try and take a deep breath think before you speak because it's easy at least for me to just react. This kind of stress tears people apart and may be the reason they do this to us, just a guess. So at least one side needs to be able to stay calm and not react. Not an easy thing to do but someone has to do it.

I don't think he is sick of you at all just stressed and men have a tendency to not tell us what is going on, on their side. I think the art of talking to a man specially when asking a question is asking it then being quiet until they answer. Men unlike us take their time and think for the most part before they answer, don't interrupt just wait. It works for me and my husband and we rarely get upset with each other. I wish you well and I'll keep you in my very long payer list. God bless you and your loved ones.

[samreen23 461]

well, everybody... WE GOT OUR CASE NUMBER AFTER 24 DAYS! I really can't believe it! I just called (only on hold for 25 min.) thinking that they would tell me to wait the generic 30 days. Our case number was generated yesterday, May 29. Now on to the next step.

Yay congrats. Hope I get mine on Monday

[smoddydana 48]

Congrats on CCs!!!!

Saylin, are you up to date with the forms? i submitted our CC and don't see it updated- no rush! just checking i did it right.

[kenanna 39]

Congratulations to all of you who got CC or interview scheduled!

Hi!

I'm still waiting for my checklist package to be accepted.

I think there is no hope for July interview boooo it was my goal.

Please report me Warsaw as soon as you get through it.

I have no idea how does it look like. And i would like to know all the details.

Good luck, fingers crossed for all of us.

I will tell about everything as soon it is done. Hope you will finish soon and you and your husband may return home to America very soon.

[smoddydana 48]

oh i forgot to say, we got the official email with the details last night- so within a couple of days of hearing on the phone on 28th.

[MsGoyave 45]

oh i forgot to say, we got the official email with the details last night- so within a couple of days of hearing on the phone on 28th.

Hi! CONGRATULATIOOONS! Did you ask for a supervisor review for the checklist or not at all? Thanks

[lindystephan 20]

I'm sooo angry to see other people who filed their checklists later than we did and already have an interview date.. Life is unfair, but this system sucks more.

[Bulwara Road 5]

Hi

I am still very confused about the whole process, and still after reading Saylins wiki I just cannot get my head around this whole process (and it makes me feel dumb)

Here is where we are at.

We have our case number, and we paid the $88 fee about a week ago. After a few days of waiting, I worked out where the AOS forms (I-864) were and we printed them off.

Now it seems that seeing both my wife (who is the USC) and myself are both together in Australia, we are very confused as to what we are meant to do with Part 6 of the form. She is currently employed in Australia, so should we be filling in Part 6 with her Australian income and job?

Will this income be taken into account?

It makes sense that it doesn't, but I can't find anything that tells us one way or the other.

The other thing I can't find any information on is when I am able to pay the Part IV fees. Am I able to access whatever form I need to complete before we pay this fee, and what things will I need to lodge with the fee (like a police certificate, and can I get this now or does it have to be obtained within a certain timeframe in regard to the filing of my visa application).

Thanks

[Sukie 1,464]

Hi

I am still very confused about the whole process, and still after reading Saylins wiki I just cannot get my head around this whole process (and it makes me feel dumb)

Here is where we are at.

We have our case number, and we paid the $88 fee about a week ago. After a few days of waiting, I worked out where the AOS forms (I-864) were and we printed them off.

Now it seems that seeing both my wife (who is the USC) and myself are both together in Australia, we are very confused as to what we are meant to do with Part 6 of the form. She is currently employed in Australia, so should we be filling in Part 6 with her Australian income and job?

Will this income be taken into account?

It makes sense that it doesn't, but I can't find anything that tells us one way or the other.

The other thing I can't find any information on is when I am able to pay the Part IV fees. Am I able to access whatever form I need to complete before we pay this fee, and what things will I need to lodge with the fee (like a police certificate, and can I get this now or does it have to be obtained within a certain timeframe in regard to the filing of my visa application).

Thanks

Bulwara - you are near Sydney? So your home state is NSW? If so, you need to go to your local police station and request a fingerprint check. You need to put your Case Number on the request for a police certificate, and have the correct address for the Sydney Consulate so you can put it on your request form.

Your police report will take about 4 weeks and will be sent directly to the Sydney Consulate.

PM me if you need more specific info.

Sukie

[smoddydana 48]

Hi! CONGRATULATIOOONS! Did you ask for a supervisor review for the checklist or not at all? Thanks

no, we did not, and i barely called them, so i think the more hands off approach might help them just get on with it, who knows.

I'm sooo angry to see other people who filed their checklists later than we did and already have an interview date.. Life is unfair, but this system sucks more.

Sorry i noticed quite of a few of you said the same thing and it made me feel bad- a little.

Maybe it is because ours was a checklist for a document not previously asked for- as in it was not a mistake on our part or them losing something- they just wanted more info, so it was very simple, also another reason we seemed to jump the line is maybe it makes a difference that we have a lawyer sending it all in with their coverletter etc.. not sure - seems there is little rhyme of reason.

Edited May 31, 2014 by smoddydana

[lindystephan 20]

no, we did not, and i barely called them, so i think the more hands off approach might help them just get on with it, who knows.

Sorry i noticed quite of a few of you said the same thing and it made me feel bad a little.

Maybe it is because our was a checklist for a document not previously asked for- as in it was not a mistake on our part- they just wanted more info- and so it was very simple, also another reason we seemed to jump the line is maybe it makes a difference that we have a lawyer sending it all in with their coverletter etc.. not sure - seems there is little rhyme of reason.

Hi, No stress - my anger wasn't directed towards you or other people who are lucky I'm happy for you! Just angry on the system...

We have a lawyer too, but this lawyer didn't bother to check if all pages of the AOS forms were present.. So we had to send in a new version. That's why we are still waiting and I advise people not to take a lawyer - not worth the money.

[Sukie 1,464]

Hi, No stress - my anger wasn't directed towards you or other people who are lucky I'm happy for you! Just angry on the system...

We have a lawyer too, but this lawyer didn't bother to check if all pages of the AOS forms were present.. So we had to send in a new version. That's why we are still waiting and I advise people not to take a lawyer - not worth the money.

And our lawyer is great - and she made no mistakes. But NVC made mistakes and has penalized us with more than a month of delay. So yes, it is the system that is unfair.

Sukie

[mai_02 16]

Received checklist again for financial evidence on may 29,2014 which I already sent on may 23rd. Called NVC and asked about it they said they haven't received any package yet which I know it gets there last tue. I asked about my IV docs, he said no problem about it everything's fine (in my understanding that means approved) and they're just waiting for my financial evidence. Now i loose hope for july interview, coz I know it takes them 20-30 days before they review checklists.