NVC Filers - June 2014

[Saylin 1,605]

Got it. Thank you!

How about the question related to printing and replacing pages of the I-864. My father messed up by writing outside the fields and crossing stuff out. Rather than asking him to send the entire thing again by FedEx overseas, I figured I could just re create the pages he messed up on and write it in again myself since the one with his actual signature is fine, but I worry that they would detect differences in the type of paper, pen used, hand writing, etc. I also am unsure about the bar code and whether or not it would be different from the rest of the pages as a result. Do you think it is OK for me to do this or should I just have him re-send everything?

You should be okay if you re-do it yourself, as long as you don't sign for him.

How much/what kind of stuff was he hand-writing? Most people just have to hand-write one or two things; sounds like there's a lot in your case. It may be better to just create a supplemental sheet instead with all the information that can't fit on the form. I have an example, if you're interested: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lNEm0btviWXw89jNWv0fh1sgPpo8-f2DpVXdv3SFWss/edit?usp=sharing (pay attention to the header, footer, and the fact that you have to write out the entire question).

[MoBar65 520]

I'm safe, will be three years in Oct, seems like just yesterday.

After 19 years (and 4 kids), it still seems like just yesterday for us.

[mmaarreekk 45]

My case is finally under review... How much longer ?

[elvenshadow 19]

You should be okay if you re-do it yourself, as long as you don't sign for him.

How much/what kind of stuff was he hand-writing? Most people just have to hand-write one or two things; sounds like there's a lot in your case. It may be better to just create a supplemental sheet instead with all the information that can't fit on the form. I have an example, if you're interested: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lNEm0btviWXw89jNWv0fh1sgPpo8-f2DpVXdv3SFWss/edit?usp=sharing (pay attention to the header, footer, and the fact that you have to write out the entire question).

It isn't that much stuff. Basically, our foreign address is too long to be typed but if you write really small by hand, it can fit. However, he messed it up so I would have to write it in again by hand. That is one page and it is the only thing on the page that is hand-written. The other page he wrote on and messed up is actually just a number for income. I have no idea why he decided to hand write it in, but he started writing the value and crossed it out because I guess he made a mistake. then he wrote the value but it goes outside the boundary of the box. If I was to re-make this page, I could just type it. Other than that, He hand-wrote "N/A" in a bunch of fields that wouldn't allow him to type it because they done accept non-numerical characters for example, and in some cases, he was sloppy and his lines go beyond the borders of the box for that field. So, I would just need to fix like 2 pages but I worry because different pens / handwriting / printers / paper etc.

[Saylin 1,605]

It isn't that much stuff. Basically, our foreign address is too long to be typed but if you write really small by hand, it can fit. However, he messed it up so I would have to write it in again by hand. That is one page and it is the only thing on the page that is hand-written. The other page he wrote on and messed up is actually just a number for income. I have no idea why he decided to hand write it in, but he started writing the value and crossed it out because I guess he made a mistake. then he wrote the value but it goes outside the boundary of the box. If I was to re-make this page, I could just type it. Other than that, He hand-wrote "N/A" in a bunch of fields that wouldn't allow him to type it because they done accept non-numerical characters for example, and in some cases, he was sloppy and his lines go beyond the borders of the box for that field. So, I would just need to fix like 2 pages but I worry because different pens / handwriting / printers / paper etc.

Oh, that's not a lot at all, lol. It sounded like a lot more. No, you should be fine. I highly doubt the reviewing officer will even notice. Just print on the same colored paper (they may notice if one's white and one's pink ) and use the same colored pen. If all the hand-written stuff is done by you, then the only thing done by him is the signature, which typically looks different from printing anyways, so you should fine.

[chappell09 38]

looks like NVC is making a push in all areas for the last couple days of the week. Congrats to everyone who has moved one step closer to having their loved one's in the US with them and looking forward to hearing more good news today!

yayy i just spoke with a lady agent did't catch her name but she said the IV package was reviewed and approved now they just have to review the package received on the 28th.. I'm so excited.. I hope they review that tomorrow and give us a case complete

I wish you the best of luck today in hearing about your case complete! let us know!

wowwww 27... congratsSSS!!!

Thanks!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Thanks so much!

Thank youuu!!

YAYYY SEPT BUDDY!! Congrats!! I was hoping someone else would get the good news today!!

yep, it was a good day. thanks!

Congratulations!!!

Thanks!

Congratulations!

Thank you!

[ColGil 126]

I agree, if I had the foresight to know how long this process would take, I would have definitely kept a blog or at least a journal. When I started this process 12 months ago, I didn't have my head around the whole process and thought it would be about 6 months, boy was I wrong! I also thought getting our I-130 approved would get us the green card. Jokes on me! After 10 months of waiting, there is a whole other step called the NVC! Wish I had stumbled upon VJ long before I did, I would have been prepared.

I love your grandmother's quote, so cute.

We were exactly the same. We filed our I-130 on June 28th 2013, so figured we'd have the approval at the end of November, interview in December. Like you we didn't realize there was an NVC stage. When we didn't have approval in November, then December, then January, I started to worry and it was around this time I noticed the NVC stage. I told my husband and he freaked saying it can't be true, I must have missed something. Both our hearts sank when we understood this was only the first step of a very long process. Anyway, we are nearing the end now!!!

Thanks it was a breeze, I am at the last part. Am I supposed to put yes for both questions?

I am stuck at the social security part

Do you want the Social Security Administration to issue a Social Security number and a card?

Do you authorize disclosure of information from this form to the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, and such other U.S. Government agencies as may be required for the purposes of assigning you a social security number (SSN) and issuing you a Social Security card and do you authorize the Social Security Administration to share your S?

I see lots of people have answered and you have already submitted so instead I'll say: Yaaay! Now it's just waiting on CC!!!

Dumb question: how do we find out when our packets have been scanned? I have searched all over the CEAC site and haven't been able to find anything.

Also, it seems like someone at NVC entered my address incorrectly into their system, and it is spelled so wrong that there is no way any mail will be delivered to my actual address. What's the best way to fix this?

You won't find out unless you call. They have different terminology though, they used to say "received" now they seem to say "reviewed." Also they can't tell which documents were scanned/received/reviewed, only that something has been.

This should be covered on the DS-261, to be honest, they don't actually snail mail anything, choosing instead to email. Call and make sure they have both petitioner and beneficiary email addresses so you can be notified together of any invoices and progress etc.

So i paid IV june 20th and i sent out the forms june 26th. i would like to know how longer do i have to wait to get my interview date????? please help me!!!

I seem to be answering this question on a daily basis, have you read any posts in this thread and/or people's timeline signatures? They are taking approx 4 weeks to review docs, so providing you have already sent in your AOS docs separately then 4 weeks from the date they scan your docs into the system (which is taking approx 1 week from the docs arriving in the building) you will likely get either a checklist or case complete. You'll then need to wait however long it takes to get an interview, it varies. The best way of keeping up with the date range they are working on is to read the posts in this thread. People have recently said that documents from 23rd May through to 30th May have been reviewed, so this is likely the date range they are working on at the moment. The NVC may start to work faster than 4 weeks, or (God forbid) they may slow down, so it's important to follow theses threads if you want to have a true indication.

[VNBCI130 94]

My case is finally under review... How much longer ?

Did you call this morning to get an update? If so, can you pls provide more insight?

[ColGil 126]

My case is finally under review... How much longer ?

What date did they scan your returned checklist? Did they tell you when it's been in review since? They are working on 23rd - 30th May (approx) at the moment.

[mmaarreekk 45]

What date did they scan your returned checklist? Did they tell you when it's been in review since? They are working on 23rd - 30th May (approx) at the moment.

Checklist was scanned 5 jun and today morning they told me that they opened my response and now its under review

[ColGil 126]

Checklist was scanned 5 jun and today morning they told me that they opened my response and now its under review

That would be pretty sweet if they are reviewing packages up to the 5 jun as that would imply they are starting to clear the backlog.

Just a word of caution (and I really do hope it's being reviewed, as I don't want to be bursting any bubbles) I called and was told my AOS and IV were under review the day after my IV packet was scanned. I asked if this meant someone was physically looking at it now and she told me "of course, that's what review means." I called back and someone else told me that docs are put into a status of review until they are assigned to someone, so no-one was physically looking at my files.

Good luck though.

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Exactly

And just to add, ROC is only needed if you've been married under 2 years at time of POE (you get issued a conditional 2 year green card). If you've been married over 2 years at POE, then you'll automatically get a 10 year green card, thus by-passing the ROC process (and saving yourself $600 in the process). So, if you're close to your 2 year anniversary after getting your visa, you may want to hold off a bit.

Thanks but no thanks, I am not holding another year....more of this wonderful experience

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks but no thanks, I am not holding another year....more of this wonderful experience

By close, I meant under a couple of months Being that the visa is only valid for 6 months, even if you wanted to wait, your visa would become invalid by then

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

By close, I meant under a couple of months Being that the visa is only valid for 6 months, even if you wanted to wait, your visa would become invalid by then

I know what you mean, but only the thought gave me the creeps!

[Saylin 1,605]

Question to EP folk (and I suppose non-EP folk that know ): is it for sure you don't need to send any more optin/enroll emails? I don't see it mentioned anywhere on NVC's site, but I'd like to know that operators are saying this too. Plus personal experiences would be even better.

I'm planning on updating my EP wiki today or this weekend. I've been wanting to change the format to resemble more like the NVC process wiki (with each step getting its own section) as the current format seems a little off to me and cluttered or something. So, at the same time, thought I'd go through the actual wiki and update anything necessary, such as needing to enroll.