NVC Filers - August 2014

[Nellyator 18]

*** My apologies for posting country-specific info on here, but Chile doesn´t have its own forum and it´s NVC-related ***

I know there are a few other Chilenos on here, so a quick heads up regarding the IV documents:

I´d heard in the past about NVC document reviewers rejecting the birth and marriage certificates from Registro Civil because they´re not super fancy, so when my husband went to get his certificates he specifically asked the RC worker if she could add an extra stamp or something to make the typical paper they give out look more official. The lady said she´d heard of problems in the past with the unofficial-looking official documents, but that they had worked everything out.

Welp, guess who just got a checklist because "the document you submitted is not an original or certified copy of an original issued by the appropriate government authority."

I sent an email to NVCinquiry copying the Santiago embassy, and will call NVC tonight and the embassy tomorrow when they open. I´ll let you know what happens, but OJO con eso. Any suggestions are welcome!

I would call and ask for a supervisor review- NVCinquiry can take 30 business days to send you a response. I hope you get it all sorted out!

[nabil451 4]

hello guys


- my wife (petitioner) is a student .she is not working , and she receives her check from the government for support every semester .so my questions regarding the affidavit of support are
1- does she allowed to sponsor me?
2- she is not paying taxes because she is student , how she can prove that ? is there any extra form to fill ?or she just can write a statement saying the reason for not paying the taxes
3- i read that for co-sponsor ,we need to fill 2 forms one for her and one for co-sponsor, is it correct ?
4- which form of affidavit of support we need to fill?
5-regarding the co-sponsor , he/she must be from the same state or doesnt matter ?
6-is there any sample how to fill this form

thanks in advance

[ameriturk 27]

few cc this week.... i'm getting depressed! i hope june can be done asap so they can move to july...

for the 60 day email I think it's for those who just sent the doc to NVC. if you sent long time ago, it's probably under review.

cause many people who got 60 days email got CC this week, their scan date is all june 20ish...

what is the scan date for your IV package? I aso got issues IV bill on the 30th of June.

[Bojotron 2]

Well, the first time I did it was like June 3, but I accidentally clicked on it and had to resubmit it on June 26th.

[Crmasa 8]

Hello everyone I received my IV invoice email today. Just updated timeline.

[JCAC 13]

Hello Everyone.... My DS-260 is available but im scared to fill up... any advised? what is the difference between DS-230 and DS260 beside Mother Surname? Do i have to put no Gaps in Employment... cos i am on and off work... any advice.. Thanx in advance...

Edited August 7, 2014 by Hubby and wifey

[Saylin 1,605]

*** My apologies for posting country-specific info on here, but Chile doesn´t have its own forum and it´s NVC-related ***

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Just a note: even though a country may not have its very own regional forum, there will always be some regional thread you can join that encompasses your country. Yours being Mexico, Latin & South America.

[Soloenta 2,218]

O-M-G!!! I actually fell off my seat. Called the NVC and got the dreaded JOY, and let me tell you, she was LOVELY!!! I'm not joking, she is by far the most helpful person I've spoken to so far.

I explained that everything has been accepted apart from 1 minor error on the AOS which I resubmitted and was received on July 9th. I asked if given the current delay's to processing times and the backlogs if it would be possible to take the amended form straight into the Consulate interview, thus helping them with processing times and getting my case back on track. She explained that sometimes for something minor, they do what's known as Pre-Approval where they just send everything on once the interview is scheduled without necessarily reviewing the checklisted document, but it's not something which can be instigated, it's up to the reviewing officer if they want to do that.

She was extremely pleasant, friendly voice tones and told me to have a great day at the end of the call. Is there by any chance two Joy's working there? Maybe because I was her first call of the day (it was 7am and I wasn on hold for all of 15 seconds and got through on the first attempt) she hadn't been put into her usual grumpy mood yet. Or maybe all those complaints about her have paid off and she's finally realizing that friendly service equals friendly customers.

Could be but I think she is afraid of losing her job. If you complain they will change if you don't they will only get worse. She has made grown women cry so wouldn't turn my back on her. But happy she was pleasant to you.

[Crmasa 8]

Hello everyone I received my IV invoice email today. Just updated timeline.

Thanks, Nordic Tom you were right!???

Yours should be around the corner.

[NikLR 13,227]

hello guys

- my wife (petitioner) is a student .she is not working , and she receives her check from the government for support every semester .so my questions regarding the affidavit of support are

1- does she allowed to sponsor me?

2- she is not paying taxes because she is student , how she can prove that ? is there any extra form to fill ?or she just can write a statement saying the reason for not paying the taxes

3- i read that for co-sponsor ,we need to fill 2 forms one for her and one for co-sponsor, is it correct ?

4- which form of affidavit of support we need to fill?

5-regarding the co-sponsor , he/she must be from the same state or doesnt matter ?

6-is there any sample how to fill this form

thanks in advance

1) she has to be your primary sponsor -

2) you write on the I-864 that she was not required to file and add a letter stating why she was not required to file taxes - note that not paying taxes and not filing taxes are two different things

3) You need a joint sponsor

4) wife = I-864

Joint sponsor = I-864

5) they can be anyone, USC or LPR who is domiciled in the USA. They do not have to live in the same state or home.

6) yes on VJ there are examples

I also HIGHLY HIGHLY suggest your wife spend some time reading the NVC wiki and the instructions for the I-864.

[Karebear 13]

Thanks, Nordic Tom you were right!???

Yours should be around the corner.

Can you email me some of your "immigration process luck"??!! lol

[dirk_diggler 107]

*** My apologies for posting country-specific info on here, but Chile doesn´t have its own forum and it´s NVC-related ***

I know there are a few other Chilenos on here, so a quick heads up regarding the IV documents:

I´d heard in the past about NVC document reviewers rejecting the birth and marriage certificates from Registro Civil because they´re not super fancy, so when my husband went to get his certificates he specifically asked the RC worker if she could add an extra stamp or something to make the typical paper they give out look more official. The lady said she´d heard of problems in the past with the unofficial-looking official documents, but that they had worked everything out.

Welp, guess who just got a checklist because "the document you submitted is not an original or certified copy of an original issued by the appropriate government authority."

I sent an email to NVCinquiry copying the Santiago embassy, and will call NVC tonight and the embassy tomorrow when they open. I´ll let you know what happens, but OJO con eso. Any suggestions are welcome!

Though I'm not going through Chile, I had a similar problem with a marriage certificate. Request a supervisor review (and if needed talk to one) and it should get sorted out; i do recommend getting a certified copy and sending that in just in case though (and add a letter describing the situation)

[Bojotron 2]

What day did you submit your DS-261??

June 3rd the first time, and then I accidentally had to resubmit it on June 26th.

[chumi 27]

Hello everyone I received my IV invoice email today. Just updated timeline.

Wow you are so lucky! Applied I-130 in May??

[Crmasa 8]

Can you email me some of your "immigration process luck"??!! lol

Sorry, OMG you should be getting yours today or tomm you are just 2 days before me it should be same batch. I send you lots of good luck!!!??