NVC Filers - June 2014

[joanderson 17]

IV bill still isn't available hopefully early next week I will be able to pay it so I can continue this journey as quickly as possible

[MoBar65 520]

One silly question, because me and my husband have been arguing about it:

*Does the Petitioner needs to be at the Beneficiary's interview?

(My husband is currently in the USA and I am in Portugal, interview will be in Paris, France)

Perfect excuse for a Euro vacation, for the petitioner that is.

The consensus here is: not required, though encouraged if the consulate allows it. My take (and I hope you won't take offence)... If the petitioner is a blithering idiot who doesn't read up, rehearse, respect the enormity of the situation or know when to keep his/her mouth shut, then he/she shouldn't be even in the same continent during the interview (YMMV). Go back a few pages to read about a horrendous example that ended in a visa denial.

[sparrow20 32]

If your case has been reviewed, how would you know if you will be having a checklist? Will you received an email right after the review? My package scanned last may 13. Im tying to call nvc but i am on hold for about 70mins and it suddenly cut..

[bdrew612 1,071]

If your case has been reviewed, how would you know if you will be having a checklist? Will you received an email right after the review? My package scanned last may 13. Im tying to call nvc but i am on hold for about 70mins and it suddenly cut..

You tried calling today? The phone Agents don't work on weekends. The rumor is there are officers reviewing packages on overtime this weekend, but there's no way to speak with someone until Monday.

On the CEAC site, does your AOS fee show 'PAID' or 'N/A'?

[sparrow20 32]

You tried calling today? The phone Agents don't work on weekends. The rumor is there are officers reviewing packages on overtime this weekend, but there's no way to speak with someone until Monday.

On the CEAC site, does your AOS fee show 'PAID' or 'N/A'?

Still PAID.. i called before 12pm EST.. guess i have to wait for monday..

[bdrew612 1,071]

Still PAID.. i called before 12pm EST.. guess i have to wait for monday..

Do you mean you called yesterday before midnight and couldn't get through?

[VickyRicky 9]

My IV dox n AOS were scanned on 12May, but lawyer filled in I864 with incorrect info ??, we had to resend n it was scanned on 29May. Do u think I can have CC in next week?

[Eastyo11 20]

My IV dox n AOS were scanned on 12May, but lawyer filled in I864 with incorrect info ??, we had to resend n it was scanned on 29May. Do u think I can have CC in next week?

Mine did the same thing, however my new one was delivered only 1 day after once i realised she had done wrong!.... the issue is that the NVC will review in the order they get them! so you will have to wait i am afraid...

However, I was told that instead of a 3rd checklist i would get a CC and have to bring my new document to the interview, so, you may get a CC then they may review your other packet and you will be A.OK!

[lucybelle 453]

My husband filed single as well and when I had my interview I got AP bec of that. So look at his site, bkghosh sent it to me. My husband did it already.

http://www.irs.gov/p...-pdf/f1040x.pdf

You will need to print it out, fill it in and mail it. Only the petitioner needs to sign it. In the place for Spouse's SS# you will put NRA.

Keep a copy of the form to be submitted to the consulate.

Did he file single on 2012 or 2013 taxes?

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi everyone,

what should I write in the subject line and email body I want to send NVC for email communication enrollment?

If you're referring to EP (electronic processing), Iran is not an eligible country.

If you're referring to simply receiving emails from NVC, it's much quicker if you just call them and give over both email addresses. But you'll need to wait for your case number to be assigned to do this.

[Lottry 14]

Dear all,

Finally I had been received my case number, submitted the DS-261 and pad for AOS fee. And it's just for my case. I still wait for my son's case number. I understand that I only have to pay AOS fee one time for me and my son. But how about AOS package, could you please help me figure out my question:

1. Should I send AOS package right after receiving AOS bill ? and don't have to wait for my son's case number ? And how many I-864 form I must send? Two or only one?

2. Wait until receiving the letter that assigned my son's case number?

Thank all of you

I am Filing for my wife daughter also, how old is your son? I got both my numbres (wife+daughter) at same time,, I paid one fee and sent (I-864W only..no documnets required as per NVC for my 2y old) and sent I-864 Ez for my wife will all (tax-paystub..etc) ..each case is process alone, you can send the AOS as soon as money taken out your bank, and when your son case number assigned you can send his AOS,,,

[Ken Adams 41]

Any guys have experienced this type of delay like resubmitted the DS 261 or delay for IV case??? Please share your info and help us

[Dwipal 50]

Saylin.. can you help?

So i received the official check list yesterday and on the last page (checklist) it says I need to resubmit i864ez and that's it. However on page 2 and 3, it talks about sending in marriage certificate, birth certificate and PCC. When i called last night, Gus told me that i need to send in Birth/marriage certificate and i864ez. I just talked to another agent after seeing the checklist and she told me that my IV document hasnt been reviewed yet and that all i need to send right now is the i864ez. Any ideas about the requests in page 2 and 3 vs the last checklist page?

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Checklist for I-864EZ

NVC has reviewed the financial evidence submitted. However, additional information is

required to complete the financial evidence review. Please provide all requested documents and

refer to page two for mailing instructions.

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.

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.)

[V2G 06/06/2014]

Page 2 and 3:

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______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

A review of the I-864, I-864EZ, I-864W or I-864A (if applicable) Affidavit of Support form and

supporting documents that you submitted has revealed that you have provided incomplete information in

your response or you have not responded to some questions.

Please pay specific attention to the questions marked in the attached I-864/A checklist. You will need to

complete and submit a new form with the changes noted on the attached checklist.

You will need to follow the instructions for the Affidavit of Support (I-864) that are posted on the

Department of State website at the following address:

www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov. From there, you can fill out a new form online, print the new

completed form and mail it to NVC. If you are the Petitioner, please read all instructions and complete

the correct form to submit to NVC. An Affidavit of Support form is required to be submitted from the

Petitioner on each case regardless of his/her income level.

NVC will hold this case until you send us these needed items. When you return the documents to NVC,

please make sure that the documents submitted are in the correct order and stapled together, as stated in

the I-864 Important Notice instructions.

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______3 - BIRTH CERTIFICATE:_______________________________________

Please submit this applicant's original, or a certified copy of the original document listed above. Each

applicant must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in the

country of birth, showing the date and place of birth, and the parentage of the alien, based upon the

original registration of birth.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the

correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview or refusal

of a visa.

The certificate must contain the following information:

 Person's date of birth

 Person's place of birth Names of both parents, and

 Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records

If the certificate is a certified copy of the original, it must come from the issuing government authority

and it must contain annotation by the issuing authority indicating that it is an extract from the official

records.

In addition to sending the original documents or certified copies of the documents to the NVC, a

photocopy of the original documents must be submitted.

Unobtainable birth certificates

If the applicant's birth record is unobtainable, please obtain a certified statement from the appropriate

government authority stating the reason that the applicant's birth record is not available. The applicant

must submit secondary evidence with the certified statement. For example:

 A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names

(providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)

 An adoption decree for an adopted child

 An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant's mother, stating the date and place of

birth, both parents names, and the mother's maiden name

Suitability of documentation for immigration purposes

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to our website

immigrantvisas.state.gov to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific

guidelines for the document requested.

All documents not in English or in the official language of the country where the visa application will be

processed must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement by

the translator which includes the following:

 Translation is accurate.

Translator is competent to translate.

______5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

Please submit this applicant's original marriage certificate, or a certified copy, bearing the appropriate

seal or stamp of the issuing authority. If the certificate is a certified copy of the original it must come

from the issuing government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing government

authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the

correct document will delay your case and may result in re-scheduling of your interview, or

refusal of a visa.

In addition to the original documents, or certified copies of the documents, a photocopy of the original

documents must be submitted to the NVC.

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go toimmigrantvisas.state.gov to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific

guidelines for the requested document.

All document not in English, or the official language of the country where the visa application will be

processed, must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement

signed by the translator that states the following:

 Translation is accurate

 Translator is competent to translate

If it is impossible to obtain an original document or a certified copy of the original document because

records have been destroyed or the appropriate government authority will not issue one, you should

obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason your record is

not available.

______10 - PASSPORT POLICE CERTIFICATE:____________________________

Indian Police Clearance Certificates should be obtained as follows:

• All Indian IV applicants aged 16 and above, residing in India, should obtain police

certificates from the local Passport Office.

• Indian passport holders applying for visas outside India should obtain a statement from their

local embassy or consulate confirming they have no criminal record.

• Non-Indian IV applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the District

Police Station serving their area of residence.

• Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) applicants applying

outside India.

[VickyRicky 9]

Tks Eastyo ?. I hope I can get my CC within next week. Congrats all people having CCs n receiving interview schedule. Nice weekend to all u guys!

Mine did the same thing, however my new one was delivered only 1 day after once i realised she had done wrong!.... the issue is that the NVC will review in the order they get them! so you will have to wait i am afraid...

However, I was told that instead of a 3rd checklist i would get a CC and have to bring my new document to the interview, so, you may get a CC then they may review your other packet and you will be A.OK!

[WedekA 3]

Does anybody know why my DS-261 is showing as incomplete all of a sudden?