NVC Filers - June 2014

[NikLR 13,227]

I have a question about the IV package.

-Original or Certified Copy of beneficiary's birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY - So they need the original copy? I only have one copy and it will be hard to get a certified copy. Will i get it back? Wouldnt I need a copy of my birth cert at the interview?

-Original or Certified Copy of marriage certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY - Same with this one, although I have several copies of these so shouldnt be an issue

**I am the beneficiary**

Just trying to read ahead in this process

thank you

Yes you need to send originals. You get it back at interview.

[Soloenta 2,218]

You have to realize that back then the internet was not invented yet. All you had was snail mail and very expensive long-distance calling. I prepared myself really well, including (crucially) reading many issues of MAD magazine, so cultural goofs were few and far in between. The worst experience I had was buying a used car.

However, since it's a slow weekend day, let me share with you a little story that is both hilariously funny and infuriating at the same time:

One afternoon while I was doing my Masters degree so many years ago, a friend of mine (Awad, his real name) paid me a visit with a puzzled and deeply hurt look asking for help to fathom why his professor yelled at him and threw him out during a class discussion! Now, to understand the enormity of the situation, let me explain two things about Awad; first, his command of English is mediocre at best, but to his credit that never stopped him from engaging in any conversation he comes across. For example, he would interpret the word "drugs" as narcotics no matter the context of its use. Second, he comes from a socio-cultural background where females are treated as potential source of shame when they are unmarried, and little more than property of their husbands when they are.

In his words: "This morning the professor opened a hypothetical discussion about the dilemma of a man who has a wife who needs lots of drugs everyday, they're very expensive and he can no longer afford to pay for them. What could be his options? I raised my hand to participate and when my turn came I said: `I would divorce this good for nothing wife and marry another!' " :wow:

Needless to say, Awad got a heavy dose of tough love that morning.

Now, 25 years later, Awad is a professor of Child Psychology! And, yes... He's still a blithering idiot.

OMG, I can't catch my breath I'm laughing so hard THANK YOU! Hahahahahaaa :rofl: :rofl:

:rofl: :rofl:

[nightingalejules 678]

Just a quick update. No return email from NVC yet but when I checked the ceac website today I saw that my name was updated in the system to my married name. I sent the email asking them to do so on the 15th of May. So it seems like that's where they were at in their overtime processing as of Saturday! Yay!

[bdrew612 1,071]

Just a quick update. No return email from NVC yet but when I checked the ceac website today I saw that my name was updated in the system to my married name. I sent the email asking them to do so on the 15th of May. So it seems like that's where they were at in their overtime processing as of Saturday! Yay!

THAT is some handy information!!! I'm May 16th, I'm hoping tomorrow is my day :-D

[theluckygirl 30]

does anyone know or is anyone aware whether the london embassy will do another round of interview scheduling? my husband's case complete (thank God) was June 6, 2014.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Just a quick update. No return email from NVC yet but when I checked the ceac website today I saw that my name was updated in the system to my married name. I sent the email asking them to do so on the 15th of May. So it seems like that's where they were at in their overtime processing as of Saturday! Yay!

Congratulations, I did the same thing so hopefully they changed mine also.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Not sure if anyone has done this before or mentioned it but I sent all my document to the Embassy in Egypt one document per e-mail with our information all they need is that it's for an immigrant spousal visa and your good to go. I attached back and front of all documents to the e-mail and asked them if it was the correct document they are asking for and they replied to each in two days with a positive for all of them, just waiting on the Military one. So this might be a good idea to do and I will be attaching the e-mail with each respective document. How can they tell me it's the wrong one if the Embassy says it's the right one.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I'm in Atlantic City with my oldest daughter just tying to keep my mind off immigration for a couple days. I hope they start giving us our interviews. This waiting is for the birds. Why can't they assign the interview automatically when they complete the case? Wouldn't that make sense?

Anyway... back to work tomorrow and back to calling the NVC. I hate both!!

[Faizanzeba143 2]

Is there a thread for June 2014 I-130 filers yet? :/

[samreen23 461]

Unfortunately no ds 261 or AOS invoice appeared during weekend. Hopefully Tomm is our day! Fingers crossed!

[AustinCanada 681]

Unfortunately no ds 261 or AOS invoice appeared during weekend. Hopefully Tomm is our day! Fingers crossed!

I had to wait for seven business days to fill out the DS-261 form since getting my case number. Next week!

[JeffInMX 157]

Unfortunately no ds 261 or AOS invoice appeared during weekend. Hopefully Tomm is our day! Fingers crossed!

I had to wait for seven business days to fill out the DS-261 form since getting my case number. Next week!

We completed our DS-261 already but the AOS fee still isn't invoiced yet. Hopefully this coming week!

[Lottry 14]

Edited June 8, 2014 by Lottry

[kokokoko 12]

How to know that my spouse does not need a joint sponsor

[msc13 282]

THAT is some handy information!!! I'm May 16th, I'm hoping tomorrow is my day :-D

I hope it is as well for you bdrew. I will be watching closely.

We have a public holiday here in Oz today so I am doing some dressmaking with my daughter. She is making Pyjamas!