NVC Filers - August 2014

[MoBar65 520]

Congratulations. You are almost done with this LONG journey and very soon all this nightmare will soon be OVER.

I hope you're right. There is still administrative processing which I've been through more than once.. the longest was 13 months. From my experience, however, the psychological damage caused by NVC is far worse than AP.

[Soloenta 2,218]

If u r sure then U shouldn't wait for the checklist. Send with AOS checklist. In case u don't get checklisted for the birth certificate still it wouldn't affect ur case since u wouldn't be getting a case complete without ur AOS checklist reviewed anyways. So there is no harm in sending it right now.

I second Samreen

[SharksBelow 99]

Here's a question that is a bit ahead of myself I know but I'm thinking ahead... when I was a teenager my parents were divorced and I lived half-half with each parent at two houses. How do I list that on my DS-260? Just as simultaneous timeframes and make a written note on the form, or write it on the cover sheet?

[EOC 440]

My aos package changed from paid to n/a, but iv is still on paid. Does this mean the aos is done with?

Congratulations. If your AOS changed from PAID to N/A that's an indication of Case complete.

[msc13 282]

Just made my last phone call ever to NVC. A month after CC, we finally got our interview date.

Your well wishes and prayers made it happen, I'm sure. Thank you all, especially you two soloenta and msc13. I'm almost in tears thinking of you both.

Hi MoBar65

That is brilliant that you have your interview. When is it? I am so glad this journey is almost over for you and your family and you can get back to some normalcy. You have been such a support to me and for that I am truly thankful. If I knew how to message separately we could exchange email addresses. If you know how to do it then please feel free to do so.

Xx

[EOC 440]

I hope you're right. There is still administrative processing which I've been through more than once.. the longest was 13 months. From my experience, however, the psychological damage caused by NVC is far worse than AP.

I pray you don't go thru AP. Miracle happens. You are in my prayers.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Edited August 30, 2014 by Soloenta

[Changnoi 410]

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Andrew says hello to Godmother Soloenta......

[Soloenta 2,218]

I hope you're right. There is still administrative processing which I've been through more than once.. the longest was 13 months. From my experience, however, the psychological damage caused by NVC is far worse than AP.

My biggest fear and the one that doesn't let me sleep and makes me feel physically sick while I'm awake. I have no peace.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Andrew says hello to Godmother Soloenta......

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww you made me cry, so can I have him heheheheeee. So wonderful to see you I thought you had forgotten about us. But I know your all busy living life and that takes precedence. He's becoming more gorgeous with every picture. Please tell him I send him a huge kiss and hug.

[Ellinora 72]

Congratulations!!!!!!

Thank you! Still having a tough time believing we really got a cc...

Congrats! You deserve this since you were patiently waiting for a long time!

I'm so happy that you found another co-sponsor quickly after your mother-in-law changed her mind!

Thank you! Yup, we are lucky to have such an understanding extended family. I just don't know if I will ever be able to forgive my mother-in-law for her actions, but I guess I will (have to) learn to live with it haha

Congratulations again so happy for you well deserved you should get a medal for all the c r a p you had to go through and the time you had to wait.

Thank you! And thank you for the awesome gifs!

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Congratulations!!! You are one of the few people who had to wait longer than me, so I really am happy to see your CC!!!!

Thank you, it is truly a relief to be finally able to move forward!

[Ochyzh 12]

Then it is no expedite at all!!! If you were told this over the phone, then it's probably a figment of the phone rep's imagination. NVC should have sent everything they have as is to the embassy ASAP. If the decision was made over a week ago, chances are your case is already on its way to the embassy, or is there already. Check the CEAC status.

If not, I would insist on speaking with a supervisor over this. I would also contact the embassy and complain that NVC is disregarding their expedite decision.

VJ members could be of more help to you if you detail your timeline in the signature, including date and manner of this vague expedite approval.

NVC's email has explicitly stated that "The US Embassy or Consulate is willing to expedite this case once we have all the fees, forms, and documents. We received documents for your case. Please allow 60 days for us to review your documents." This is a direct quote from the email I received on August 15.

The rep refuses to let my husband talk to the supervisor. Do you think contacting the embassy will do any good here? Thanks again. I added my timeline in the signature.

[MoBar65 520]

Here's a question that is a bit ahead of myself I know but I'm thinking ahead... when I was a teenager my parents were divorced and I lived half-half with each parent at two houses. How do I list that on my DS-260? Just as simultaneous timeframes and make a written note on the form, or write it on the cover sheet?

I don't think there is a field to comment on addresses. The form might also reject overlapping dates, but could be wrong. I know that it does flag missing gaps over the years.

Here is what I think you should do: List in the form one of the addresses... the one that matches closest to the addresses on your ID or school records then, and in the IV documents cover letter, explain the situation and list the other address.

Hi MoBar65

That is brilliant that you have your interview. When is it? I am so glad this journey is almost over for you and your family and you can get back to some normalcy. You have been such a support to me and for that I am truly thankful. If I knew how to message separately we could exchange email addresses. If you know how to do it then please feel free to do so.

Xx

Thank you, and you're most welcome dear. I'll PM you with my email address.

I pray you don't go thru AP. Miracle happens. You are in my prayers.

Please do. I'm blessed with a very receptive antenna for good will and positive vibes.

[danica1 4]

If u r sure then U shouldn't wait for the checklist. Send with AOS checklist. In case u don't get checklisted for the birth certificate still it wouldn't affect ur case since u wouldn't be getting a case complete without ur AOS checklist reviewed anyways. So there is no harm in sending it right now.

I second Samreen

Thank you! I'm not 100% sure, but the certificate I originally got has my mother's new married name, and not her previous name or her maiden name at all. It also only stated my married name, and not my maiden name nor my marital status. Since I had to write both her and my maiden names on the DS-260 I figured it would be important that my birth certificate (equivalent) stated all of that information as it is not available on any of the other documents I submitted. It's probably better safe than sorry, because sending it in now, even if it wasn't necessary, shouldn't delay the case that much more, and certainly not as much as it would if I got a checklist for it.

[samreen23 461]

Thank you! I'm not 100% sure, but the certificate I originally got has my mother's new married name, and not her previous name or her maiden name at all. It also only stated my married name, and not my maiden name nor my marital status. Since I had to write both her and my maiden names on the DS-260 I figured it would be important that my birth certificate (equivalent) stated all of that information as it is not available on any of the other documents I submitted. It's probably better safe than sorry, because sending it in now, even if it wasn't necessary, shouldn't delay the case that much more, and certainly not as much as it would if I got a checklist for it.

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