NVC Filers - August 2014

[samreen23 461]

Oh, same here. we filed our i-130 18 months ago and still at the beginning of the NVC process.

I keep asking myself what lesson should i learn from this experience?? Each step makes me so nervous I as expect any obstacle that might delay it even further.

My husband tries to come visit us as often as he can. and I am just exercising my patience and always happy to see people getting approved. That gives me hope that on day i will be there.

Wowwww why is there a 6 month gap between ur approval and the say nvc recieved ur case??

[left.coast.love 17]

"The document you submitted is not an original or certified copy of an original issued by the appropriate government authority. The document must be an original, or a certified copy of the original, bearing the original seal or stamp from the issuing authority." This is bull we sent both with the stamps and everything .... It's from the ministry it doesn't get more official than this !

Hi! I received the exact same checklist last Thursday for both my husband´s birth certificate and our marriage certificate. I called NVC and they told me that my package with those documents hasn´t even been reviewed yet, so to just ignore the checklist. I didn´t believe them, so I asked to talk to a supervisor and she told me the same thing. I´m going to call again later this week to see if they´ve finally reviewed the packet. In the meantime I emailed the US embassy in my husband´s home country to get a confirmation from them that I sent the correct documents. Maybe you could do the same so that you have something to fight the checklist with.

[riyadc 2]

Hey, I just got a checklist, my scan date was June 30th. I am sure I sen't in the photocopy of the passport, original birth certificate, original marriage certificate and an original police certificate. It is still asking for those in that checklist. Any idea why it could be? I am on hold on the phone with them right now. Could this be a false checklist?

______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.

______2 - PASSPORT:________________________________________________

Please submit a copy of the biographic data page of this person's

passport, including the expiration date of the passport. The

passport must be valid.

______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 to

immigrantvisas.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 - BANGLADESH POLICE CERTIFICATE:__________________________

Available. In order to obtain a police certificate from Bangladesh, a fee of Taka 250 (for each police

certificate) payable to Bangladesh Bank or Sonali Bank is required by the Government of Bangladesh.

Applicants should contact their local police station with a copy of the fee receipt (TR form No. 6), their

passports and an application requesting the Officer-In-Charge to issue a police certificate. The police

certificate should be reviewed, cleared and signed by the Deputy Police Commissioner and the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. The foregoing procedures may be changed at any

time by the Government of Bangladesh. For additional instructions applicants should contact the local

police station.

For Bangladeshis living outside of Bangladesh, you can obtain guidance concerning police records from

the nearest Bangladesh Consulate or contact the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka for further information.

ARREST RECORD: If any applicant has prior arrest record(s), he or she should submit police

certificate(s) showing a record of all arrests, the reason for the arrest(s), and the disposition of each case.

The documentation must cite the section of law covering the offense.

[samreen23 461]

Hey, I just got a checklist, my scan date was June 30th. I am sure I sen't in the photocopy of the passport, original birth certificate, original marriage certificate and an original police certificate. It is still asking for those in that checklist. Any idea why it could be? I am on hold on the phone with them right now. Could this be a false checklist?

______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.

______2 - PASSPORT:________________________________________________

Please submit a copy of the biographic data page of this person's

passport, including the expiration date of the passport. The

passport must be valid.

______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 to

immigrantvisas.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 - BANGLADESH POLICE CERTIFICATE:__________________________

Available. In order to obtain a police certificate from Bangladesh, a fee of Taka 250 (for each police

certificate) payable to Bangladesh Bank or Sonali Bank is required by the Government of Bangladesh.

Applicants should contact their local police station with a copy of the fee receipt (TR form No. 6), their

passports and an application requesting the Officer-In-Charge to issue a police certificate. The police

certificate should be reviewed, cleared and signed by the Deputy Police Commissioner and the Ministry

of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. The foregoing procedures may be changed at any

time by the Government of Bangladesh. For additional instructions applicants should contact the local

police station.

For Bangladeshis living outside of Bangladesh, you can obtain guidance concerning police records from

the nearest Bangladesh Consulate or contact the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka for further information.

ARREST RECORD: If any applicant has prior arrest record(s), he or she should submit police

certificate(s) showing a record of all arrests, the reason for the arrest(s), and the disposition of each case.

The documentation must cite the section of law covering the offense.

If u already sent all that then it should be a false checklist. Call and confirm!

[riyadc 2]

If u already sent all that then it should be a false checklist. Call and confirm!

I am on hold on the phone right now, I really really hope its a false checklist.

[BunsandCroissants 2]

And expedites also don't allow to bring checklist to the interview? I mean people who are expedited are also required to go thru same delay with checklist?

U don't have to wait. Fill it as soon as it is available!

Thanks so much!

Hey, do you know if there is a step-by-step guide for filling out the DS-261? I am panicking as I look at it, scared I will fill it out incorrectly.

[Antre 11]

Wowwww why is there a 6 month gap between ur approval and the say nvc recieved ur case??

My NOA2 stated that I can now proceed with with Adjustment of Status. My address in i-130 was obviously my address in Canada (out of US), we put n/a for adjustment of status in I-130 but did not write what consulate on the right side. Numerous calls, letters. infopasses, congressmen, ombudsman.. ended up filing I-824.

How ironic it is. I was hoping to move to US before Christmas last year. Looks like we would not make it this year as well ( I will to ask my husband to bring our Christmas tree and ornaments back, i sent it to US with him last winter. silly me )

[Antre 11]

Thanks so much!

Hey, do you know if there is a step-by-step guide for filling out the DS-261? I am panicking as I look at it, scared I will fill it out incorrectly.

It is a very short form. You only need to appoint your agent (usually it is a petitioner). you will need his/her name, address and e-mail.

[stackeria 280]

I notice the CEAC website states that they are dropping support for IE6 and SSL on the 17th. I assume this means they will roll a big update to the website over the week end. I wonder if the evidence and documents fields which are currently always marked "N/A" will become more informative. I also wonder if some of the recent checklists asking for a ton of documents already submitted might be because of this change?

This is pure speculation on my part.

Edited August 12, 2014 by stackeria

[hope88 104]

Hi! I received the exact same checklist last Thursday for both my husband´s birth certificate and our marriage certificate. I called NVC and they told me that my package with those documents hasn´t even been reviewed yet, so to just ignore the checklist. I didn´t believe them, so I asked to talk to a supervisor and she told me the same thing. I´m going to call again later this week to see if they´ve finally reviewed the packet. In the meantime I emailed the US embassy in my husband´s home country to get a confirmation from them that I sent the correct documents. Maybe you could do the same so that you have something to fight the checklist with.

Thank you for the advice Sounds like a good idea! Please let me know how it goes. Fingers crossed btw we have the same date for the IV package , hopefully we will get our CC soon

[BunsandCroissants 2]

It is a very short form. You only need to appoint your agent (usually it is a petitioner). you will need his/her name, address and e-mail.

How important is it that the given names match exactly what we wrote on the application? I cannot remember exactly what we put so I'll have to dig it up.

[Antre 11]

I just cannot understand why NVC keeps sending all these false checklists??

it was a rhetorical question. sigh.

[Antre 11]

How important is it that the given names match exactly what we wrote on the application? I cannot remember exactly what we put so I'll have to dig it up.

I think it is better to double check so that names match exactly with the application, and passports, and marriage certificate and so on.

[chumi 27]

Please call them and have a supervisor review or ask to speak with Sylvia, she's one of the nice supervisors.

I called them on Mon and asked talk to the supervisor but she didnt pass the phone. She said I should wait.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hey sorry have to ask again I can't find that ATTN CMR and DR what do the

CMR

DR

Stand for?