NVC Thread for Canadians

[Lakehouse 293]

Hey Lakehouse, I think you misunderstood. Lol! I was asking if I have to manually type it in there? Or if there's something I can "click" and all the details of my timeline will just end up in my signature? I'm using my tablet and it is quite hard to type on this thing. Errors all the time! I swear this thing hates me.

oooh, lol, yes I did misunderstand.

I'm not aware of a way to copy and paste the timeline or at least haven't tried. I suppose you could always go to your timeline and see whether that could work.

[ItsComplicated 1]

Still waiting for case number...

Should we be doing anything else until then? Going to have the wife go get her police certificate sometime this week since I read it is good for a year. We cant' see the DS-261 until we get a case number, etc.

Can we fill out the IV and AOS packages while we wait? It sounds like some of you had done this already while you were waiting. I can see the I-864 forms but I don't see any links to an IV package. We have been extremely busy the last couple weeks with work and life in general, but, I feel like we should be doing something during this downtime.

[Karebear 13]

http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1627_8669_9040_9042_47086---,00.html

For those of us moving to Michigan, how to get a drivers license

[Karebear 13]

Still waiting for case number...

Should we be doing anything else until then? Going to have the wife go get her police certificate sometime this week since I read it is good for a year. We cant' see the DS-261 until we get a case number, etc.

Can we fill out the IV and AOS packages while we wait? It sounds like some of you had done this already while you were waiting. I can see the I-864 forms but I don't see any links to an IV package. We have been extremely busy the last couple weeks with work and life in general, but, I feel like we should be doing something during this downtime.

You should look at Saylin NVC wiki guide about 10 times lol. Gather all supporting documents and get scanning.

[Lakehouse 293]

Still waiting for case number...

Should we be doing anything else until then? Going to have the wife go get her police certificate sometime this week since I read it is good for a year. We cant' see the DS-261 until we get a case number, etc.

Can we fill out the IV and AOS packages while we wait? It sounds like some of you had done this already while you were waiting. I can see the I-864 forms but I don't see any links to an IV package. We have been extremely busy the last couple weeks with work and life in general, but, I feel like we should be doing something during this downtime.

Yes, definitely read Saylin's wiki and the NVC thread found here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/503660-nvc-filers-july-2014/

Read the first post repeatedly.

Do not, I repeat Do Not reopen the DS261 on the CEAC site after you've filled it in the first time, as it will completely reset your waiting time for the IV invoice.

Get that police certificate, as mine took several weeks from the Police Dept I went to, although some folks on this forum report being able to take it straight home I had mine in hand before I got the NOA2.

You should absolutely have the AOS forms printed out and filled out in draft format already, and the tax transcripts in hand. (Forms and instructions here:

Have all of your IV package information also ready.

You can practice your DS 260 information here: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/DS-260%20Exemplar.pdf

So yes, you can complete all of this while you wait for the case number and you'll be ready in advance!

Edited July 15, 2014 by Lakehouse

[BatmanFlow 481]

No, of course you don't have to:)

Canadian police certificates are good for a year. So just bear in mind it needs to be valid during your interview.

Thank you

[ItsComplicated 1]

You should look at Saylin NVC wiki guide about 10 times lol. Gather all supporting documents and get scanning.

Yes, definitely read Saylin's wiki and the NVC thread found here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/503660-nvc-filers-july-2014/

Read the first post repeatedly.

Do not, I repeat Do Not reopen the DS261 on the CEAC site after you've filled it in the first time, as it will completely reset your waiting time for the IV invoice.

Get that police certificate, as mine took several weeks from the Police Dept I went to, although some folks on this forum report being able to take it straight home I had mine in hand before I got the NOA2.

You should absolutely have the AOS forms printed out and filled out in draft format already, and the tax transcripts in hand. (Forms and instructions here:

Have all of your IV package information also ready.

You can practice your DS 260 information here: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/DS-260%20Exemplar.pdf

So yes, you can complete all of this while you wait for the case number and you'll be ready in advance!

Thank you both! Excellent tip about the DS-261. I have some work to do lol.

[ItsComplicated 1]

So, I think I'll stick to this thread...the giant NVC filers thread in the other section is too fast paced for me lol.

I'm filling out, rough draft, the I-864 and the instructions clearly state If an item is not applicable or the answer is “none,” leave the space blank.

I was repeatedly warned NOT to do this for the I-130, I guess it's just ingrained in my brain. I feel I'm over thinking it and I should just Keep It Simple Stupid...instructions say leave blank, leave blank. lol

Another question about Part 4 (Information on the Sponsor) section 5 under Other information. Country of Domicile? Well I'm currently domiciled in Canada. But, since I am re-establishing domicile in the US should I put United States? Obviously I would attach proof of this as well with the package.

Thanks in advance!

[NikLR 13,232]

Don't leave blanks on the I-864. I know it says to, but you'll get a checklist.

[ItsComplicated 1]

Don't leave blanks on the I-864. I know it says to, but you'll get a checklist.

Ugh, really?

LIke, part 3, listing immigrant information. I'm only sponsoring my wife, yet, there are 6 different places to fill in family members (address, name, dob, etc, etc). None of that applies to us. I'm supposed to write N/A in every single box for all 6?

She doesn't have an Alien Reg #...put None?

The example form listed at the top of this page has blanks all over it for the 864. Seemed like a pretty straight forward form, now it's becoming more complicated than it should be.

[Karebear 13]

Ugh, really?

LIke, part 3, listing immigrant information. I'm only sponsoring my wife, yet, there are 6 different places to fill in family members (address, name, dob, etc, etc). None of that applies to us. I'm supposed to write N/A in every single box for all 6?

She doesn't have an Alien Reg #...put None?

The example form listed at the top of this page has blanks all over it for the 864. Seemed like a pretty straight forward form, now it's becoming more complicated than it should be

Are you using the EZ form? That has less information to fill in and prob less chance of error.

[ItsComplicated 1]

Are you using the EZ form? That has less information to fill in and prob less chance of error.

No, I don't think I qualify to fill out that one. I am using a joint sponsor and the form says that I must be using my own earned income and/or assets to qualify to submit an EZ.

From reading NLR's and others responses, and searching on the forums a bit, I think I'm just going to put N/A where not applicable, and none where applicable. It will be tedious, but, better safe than sorry I guess.

[Karebear 13]

No, I don't think I qualify to fill out that one. I am using a joint sponsor and the form says that I must be using my own earned income and/or assets to qualify to submit an EZ.

From reading NLR's and others responses, and searching on the forums a bit, I think I'm just going to put N/A where not applicable, and none where applicable. It will be tedious, but, better safe than sorry I guess.

Oh OK, Yea I would just put n/a then. NLR always has great advice

[NikLR 13,232]

At least for the name for the first one put n/a or --none--.

Make sure to rewrite your address even if the mailing address and physical address are the same. That's the most important section to make sure is not blank.

And thank you for the compliment!

[NikLR 13,232]

Ugh, really?

LIke, part 3, listing immigrant information. I'm only sponsoring my wife, yet, there are 6 different places to fill in family members (address, name, dob, etc, etc). None of that applies to us. I'm supposed to write N/A in every single box for all 6?

She doesn't have an Alien Reg #...put None?

The example form listed at the top of this page has blanks all over it for the 864. Seemed like a pretty straight forward form, now it's becoming more complicated than it should be.

Not every line but at least the first one to establish a pattern but it's not a bad thing for every one. Copy/paste may be your friend. (ctrl v/ctrl p)