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Thanks. That's what I said! But my spouse SWEARS there is no such thing, and I don't have the paperwork in front of me. Oy... Ok now it's there. Aaaand now it's not there. :rofl: I got mad and said I wanted nothing to do with this :protest: Apparently NOWHERE does it say which form was used, which I find hard to believe. And now my spouse says "I'm just gonna guess and you're just gonna have to learn to live with it." :cry:

Well, on all our tax transcripts we've gotten, it says at the top which tax form was filed. She has the tax return transcripts, correct? Ask her to take a picture of the top and send it to you. Maybe you'll be able to find it ;)

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NVC scanned in our IV package today!

Still no IV fee invoice. The lady (very nice) said expect it by the end of the week. I won't hold my breath. That puts our 60 days from IV package scanned to Nov 1 for estimated CC date. Oye. Please no checklists.

Congrats on sending the IV package before receiving the fee! I will do the same once I received the last docs I asked for and if our IV is still not invoiced.

I am also wishing for no checklists!!!

we will have a CC at then end, but this is so long and stressful!!

USCIS

12-12-2013 - Sent i-130 received
12-17-2013 - NOA1

06-13-2014 - NOA2

07-30-2014 - i-130 Sent to NVC

NVC
07-01-2014 - NVC received the case

07-14-2014 - NVC case number assigned

07-30-2014 - DS-261 generated

07-30-2014 - DS-261 completed

08-20-2014 - I-864(AOS) Bill Generated and paid
08-25-2014 - Sent I-864(AOS) Package

08-28-2014 - AOS scan date

XX-XX-2014 - IV bill invoiced and paid

XX-XX-2014 - DS-260 completed online
XX-XX-2014 - IV packets sent
XX-XX-2014 - Case completed
XX-XX-2014 - Interview scheduled


Consulate
XX-XX-2014 - Medical
XX-XX-2014 - Interview
XX-XX-2014 - Visa in hand
XX-XX-2014 - POE

Posted

Hello Everyone,

My first post! I've been on here for a few months sporadically in this process getting loads of good advice :) so..thank you! We are just in the NVC process ourselves. I submitted the DS-261 on July 13th 2014....aaaannd still no IV bill invoiced :(

I think i've made a few mistakes after reading a lot of forums and reading about people getting checklists, so i wanted to see what you guys think about it all.

Mistake #1: On the Form I-864EZ, we left a few spots blank. Like Part 3, #9 - place of residence (if diff't from mailing). Also left Name of second employer blank since there's only one employer.

Mistake #2: Signed the form I-864EZ in blue ink! Thought this would be best because we filed using electronic processing. But re-read the instructions and realised they do specifically say black ink.

Mistake #3: On the ceac website, on august 23rd, clicked on the DS-261 link! Argh. Went from complete to incomplete. So i re-completed it, but I didn't get an email from NVC, so i'm hopeful that they are still just considering the july 13th date for submitting the ds-261. I read on the August NVC thread, that the resetting of the date was a glitch and it seems to be fixed - i'm hopeful of this since I don't want to be set back 60 days from august 23rd! I am planning to call NVC to double check next week.

So with the above mistakes, I am resigning myself for a checklist for our AOS package. Since we haven't even submitted the IV package yet, i'm guessing the timeline will be similar for approval of both packages even with a potential checklist. Really really hopeful for a december interview date, but am prepared for a January one...it would really suck if it's later than that!

Anyways, just wanted to post and let you guys know where my husband and I are at. I know that we are luckier than most since my husband is in seattle and I live in Vancouver and we do get to see each other every weekend...but it's hard when we're the only ones in our social circle going through this. However, it has been helpful and encouraging to see how helpful everyone is each other in this slow excruiciating beurocratic process!

I left the second employer blank on my husband's I-864EZ and it was accepted no problem. The "address if different" is what trips us guys and gals up when it comes to that form.

ROC from CR-1 visa (Green Card expiration date was Nov 24th 2016)

 

Link to the evidence I submitted. Be sure to send evidence spanning your entire marriage (especially for K-1) or as far back as you can. Just one or two bank statements will not cut it. I primarily focused on the two years of living here since I came in on a CR-1. If you don't have the fundamentals (i.e. joint accounts/policies), you can explain why in the covering letter. E.g. "While we do not have joint utilities, we both contribute to them from our joint bank account".

 

September 26th 2016: I-751 package sent to CSC

September 28th 2016: Package delivered
September 30th 2016: Check cashed
October 3rd 2016: NOA1 received with receipt date of 09/28/16
November 3rd 2016: Biometrics received with appointment date of 11/14/16.
November 14th 2016: Attended biometrics appointment
October 30th 2017: Infopass appointment to get I-551 stamp
February 26th 2018: I-751 case number (aka the NOA1 receipt number) becomes trackable
March 14th 2018: Submitted service request due to being outside of processing time.

March 15th 2018: ROC approved. 535 days (1 year, 5 months and 17 days)

March 29th 2018: Card being produced

April 4th 2018: Card mailed out

April 6th 2018: Card in hand. Has incorrect "resident since" date. Submitted service request on I-751 case (typographical error on permanent resident card) and an I-90 online.

April 2018 - August 7th 2018: Tons of service requests, emails and now senator involvement to get my corrected green card back because what the heck, USCIS. Also some time in May I sent a letter to Potomac telling them I want to withdraw my I-90 since CSC were handling it.

August 8th 2018: Card in production thanks to the direct involvement of Senator Sherrod Brown's team

August 13th 2018: Card mailed

August 15th 2018: Card in hand with correct date. :joy:

October 31st 2018: Potomac sends out a notice stating they have closed out my I-90 per my request. Yay for no duplicate card drama.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Finland
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Posted

Well, on all our tax transcripts we've gotten, it says at the top which tax form was filed. She has the tax return transcripts, correct? Ask her to take a picture of the top and send it to you. Maybe you'll be able to find it ;)

I asked for every single tax transcript available to be e-mailed to me. Found the type of form used in 5 seconds... AAAAAAAAHHH :bonk:

Thank you! Now moved on to arguing about which number to enter for current income :lol: If I understood correctly it can just be an estimate of what will be earned by the end of the year? Also, online printouts for the tax transcripts should be fine, right? I had completely trusted my spouse with all this, so I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to the AOS stuff. Now I'm freaking out, because, well, see above :rofl:

THANK YOU! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have all you wonderful people helping out.

CR-1

07-26-2013 I-130 Sent (Chicago Lockbox)
07-31-2013 NOA1 (Case at National Benefits Center)
01-14-2014 Case transferred to California Service Center due to backlog
03-18-2014 RFE for marriage certificate
03-19-2014 RFE sent
05-12-2014 NOA2
06-27-2014 Case at NVC / Receive case # and AOS fee bill
06-27-2014 Pay AOS
06-29-2014 Submit DS-261 - shows COMPLETE
07-03-2014 AOS fee shows PAID
07-06-2014 Send AOS package
07-08-2014 Re-submit DS-261 because it appeared as INCOMPLETE
07-10-2014 AOS scan date
08-12-2014 Send IV package

08-14-2014 IV scan date
08-15-2014 Receive IV bill
08-16-2014 Pay IV fee

08-20-2014 IV fee shows PAID
08-20-2014 Submit DS-260
08-28-2014 Checklist for AOS - missing tax transcript & incomplete Part 3 on I-864EZ
09-12-2014 AOS checklist Scan date

10-17-2014 CASE COMPLETE!!!! :dance:
11-19-2014
Interview
12-09-2014 POE @ IAD :dancing:

I-751 Removal of Conditions
09-26-2016
I-751 sent (Vermont)

09-30-2016 NOA1

10-15-2016 ASC Appointment notice

11-01-2016 Biometrics date

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Posted

The highlighted picture of the checklist you showed in an earlier post actually says:

"Please complete/print your form in black ink."

It does not specifically mention the signature. Was everything other than the signature in black ink on the I-864 you sent in?

it was printed in black ink. I signed it in black ink. they said my black ink looked navy blue to them. so yes. the form was completed in black on. and printed out in black ink. and signed in black ink. and it was new black ink too. not faded. fresh black ink

For real???

I wish I was joking! Yes.. for real :cry:

Story of Us: NVC:
November 5, 2011 we met online March 5, 2014 Nvc received case
November 9, 2011 became a couple April 7, 2014 Receive I 864bill/pay I864 bill Complete DS261 online
February 6, 2012 met in person in Morocco April 9, 2014 Receive/pay IV bill
June 22, 2012 second trip to Morocco April 14, 2014 Complete DS260 online
July 13, 2012 Wedding in Morocco May 8, 2014 Receive checklist from NVC in email
March 6, 2013 Third trip to Morocco May 8, 2014 Mail completed packet to NVC
November 4,2013 Fourth trip to Morocco <3 May 12, 2014 NVC receives packet (now we wait.)
USCIS: June 10, 2014 RFE checklist for I864. June 11 call to NVC.. fixed errors.
May 1, 2013 Mail packet to USCIS to start K3 June 12, 2014 Resend packet to NVC
May 3, 2013 UPS delivery confirmation June 16, 2014 NVC receives corrected papers. (now we wait...again.. )
May 6, 2013 Email Confirmation Case Accepted and routed to USCIS for processing July 10, 2014 Called NVC. due to backlog I have to wait until 8/1 to call
May 10,2013 Check Cashed by DHS July 28, 2014 Called NVC. I was told they still have not reviewed my case.
May 10, 2013 Form I-797c NOA received by mail August 1, 2014 Called NVC due to checklist. was told my black ink was "navy". have to
May 13, 2013 Mail packet to USCIS for I - 129f reprint, resign, resend, and wait 60 days now. in NVC hell!!
May 14, 2013 Confirmed delivery of Packet for I - 129f August 2, 2014 Resend papers to NVC overnight. Due at NVC on 8/4/2014
May 21, 2013 NOA1 for I - 129f text and email August 4, 2014 NVC signs/receives papers (now the long wait begins
May 25, 2013 Form I-797c NOA received by mail August 22,2014 Receive letter from NVC that hubbys email is undeliverable
May 31, 2013 Alien Registration Number changed August 22, 2014 Called NVC to verify information..all was correct?! Not sure why?
July 12, 2013 Case updated with change of address on uscis September 22, 2014 Called NVC to check on things. 2 more weeks of backlog left.
December 4, 2013 Text and email and updated uscis website: case moved to another office for processing When they verify my black ink signature, I should have CC!
December 6, 2013 Text and email and updated uscis website saying case moved to A uscis office September 29, 2014 CASE COMPLETE!!!!
December 10, 2013 Received Hard copy by mail that it was transferred to Nebraska.
January 28, 2014 Called USCIS for update. Told I have to wait 180 days from date of transfer to call about my case. EMBASSY in Casablanca Morocco:
February 16, 2014 Service Request per USCIS website. Was told I should have an answer by March 10 on my request. Medical: October 28, 2014
February 18, 2014 Text and email and updated uscis that alien registration number changed (again) Interview: November 7, 2014 (APPROVED!!)
February 19, 2014 Text and email and update uscis NOA2 for I 130 .. k3 is now a CR1 Visa in hand: November 13, 2014
February 19, 2014 Text email and update uscis Case is shipped to nvc!! POE: JFK November 21 2014 (home at last!)
February 22, 2014 NOA2 Hardcopy received by mail Green card in hand January 2, 2015
February 28, 2014 Follow up email responding to service request confirming case shipped to NVC on February 25, 2014 Social security card in hand January 9, 2015
Living happily ever after <3

Posted

July 14th is already 35 business days ago. It would be great to see some July 14-18th scan dates get reviewed today. Anyone here waiting on those dates?

Our AOS/IV was scanned July 15. Both were sent in one package. Hoping for case complete news soon and praying for no checklist.

Posted

I asked for every single tax transcript available to be e-mailed to me. Found the type of form used in 5 seconds... AAAAAAAAHHH :bonk:

Thank you! Now moved on to arguing about which number to enter for current income :lol: If I understood correctly it can just be an estimate of what will be earned by the end of the year? Also, online printouts for the tax transcripts should be fine, right? I had completely trusted my spouse with all this, so I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to the AOS stuff. Now I'm freaking out, because, well, see above :rofl:

THANK YOU! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have all you wonderful people helping out.

For current income, it kinda has to be an estimate as there's no tax forms yet. And it's not how much will be earned by the end of the year, it's how much is being made CURRENTLY, as of RIGHT NOW.

To calculate it, if you're salary, put the current amount. Otherwise, calculate how much you're currently making a year by doing: current hourly wage x hours worked per week x weeks worked in a year (typically 52). Then put that amount.

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Posted

I am so sorry to read this, seems like NVC was playing games with you. Hope it doesn't happen to anyone else.

thank you. and it seems like a game now. I hope it does not happen to anyone else either, that is why I was sharing what happened with me.

Story of Us: NVC:
November 5, 2011 we met online March 5, 2014 Nvc received case
November 9, 2011 became a couple April 7, 2014 Receive I 864bill/pay I864 bill Complete DS261 online
February 6, 2012 met in person in Morocco April 9, 2014 Receive/pay IV bill
June 22, 2012 second trip to Morocco April 14, 2014 Complete DS260 online
July 13, 2012 Wedding in Morocco May 8, 2014 Receive checklist from NVC in email
March 6, 2013 Third trip to Morocco May 8, 2014 Mail completed packet to NVC
November 4,2013 Fourth trip to Morocco <3 May 12, 2014 NVC receives packet (now we wait.)
USCIS: June 10, 2014 RFE checklist for I864. June 11 call to NVC.. fixed errors.
May 1, 2013 Mail packet to USCIS to start K3 June 12, 2014 Resend packet to NVC
May 3, 2013 UPS delivery confirmation June 16, 2014 NVC receives corrected papers. (now we wait...again.. )
May 6, 2013 Email Confirmation Case Accepted and routed to USCIS for processing July 10, 2014 Called NVC. due to backlog I have to wait until 8/1 to call
May 10,2013 Check Cashed by DHS July 28, 2014 Called NVC. I was told they still have not reviewed my case.
May 10, 2013 Form I-797c NOA received by mail August 1, 2014 Called NVC due to checklist. was told my black ink was "navy". have to
May 13, 2013 Mail packet to USCIS for I - 129f reprint, resign, resend, and wait 60 days now. in NVC hell!!
May 14, 2013 Confirmed delivery of Packet for I - 129f August 2, 2014 Resend papers to NVC overnight. Due at NVC on 8/4/2014
May 21, 2013 NOA1 for I - 129f text and email August 4, 2014 NVC signs/receives papers (now the long wait begins
May 25, 2013 Form I-797c NOA received by mail August 22,2014 Receive letter from NVC that hubbys email is undeliverable
May 31, 2013 Alien Registration Number changed August 22, 2014 Called NVC to verify information..all was correct?! Not sure why?
July 12, 2013 Case updated with change of address on uscis September 22, 2014 Called NVC to check on things. 2 more weeks of backlog left.
December 4, 2013 Text and email and updated uscis website: case moved to another office for processing When they verify my black ink signature, I should have CC!
December 6, 2013 Text and email and updated uscis website saying case moved to A uscis office September 29, 2014 CASE COMPLETE!!!!
December 10, 2013 Received Hard copy by mail that it was transferred to Nebraska.
January 28, 2014 Called USCIS for update. Told I have to wait 180 days from date of transfer to call about my case. EMBASSY in Casablanca Morocco:
February 16, 2014 Service Request per USCIS website. Was told I should have an answer by March 10 on my request. Medical: October 28, 2014
February 18, 2014 Text and email and updated uscis that alien registration number changed (again) Interview: November 7, 2014 (APPROVED!!)
February 19, 2014 Text and email and update uscis NOA2 for I 130 .. k3 is now a CR1 Visa in hand: November 13, 2014
February 19, 2014 Text email and update uscis Case is shipped to nvc!! POE: JFK November 21 2014 (home at last!)
February 22, 2014 NOA2 Hardcopy received by mail Green card in hand January 2, 2015
February 28, 2014 Follow up email responding to service request confirming case shipped to NVC on February 25, 2014 Social security card in hand January 9, 2015
Living happily ever after <3

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Finland
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Posted

For current income, it kinda has to be an estimate as there's no tax forms yet. And it's not how much will be earned by the end of the year, it's how much is being made CURRENTLY, as of RIGHT NOW.

To calculate it, if you're salary, put the current amount. Otherwise, calculate how much you're currently making a year by doing: current hourly wage x hours worked per week x weeks worked in a year (typically 52). Then put that amount.

Ok cool! Thank you so much! I worded it a little funny, but basically meant the same thing :content: My spouse's current monthly income is currently basically the same it has been for the last 8 months. So we were just basically gonna take the number from the most recent pay check stating what has already been made this year, calculate what has been made on average per month (the hours are the same, but commission varies), and then add that for the last four months of the current year. But then lowballing the final figure slightly.

CR-1

07-26-2013 I-130 Sent (Chicago Lockbox)
07-31-2013 NOA1 (Case at National Benefits Center)
01-14-2014 Case transferred to California Service Center due to backlog
03-18-2014 RFE for marriage certificate
03-19-2014 RFE sent
05-12-2014 NOA2
06-27-2014 Case at NVC / Receive case # and AOS fee bill
06-27-2014 Pay AOS
06-29-2014 Submit DS-261 - shows COMPLETE
07-03-2014 AOS fee shows PAID
07-06-2014 Send AOS package
07-08-2014 Re-submit DS-261 because it appeared as INCOMPLETE
07-10-2014 AOS scan date
08-12-2014 Send IV package

08-14-2014 IV scan date
08-15-2014 Receive IV bill
08-16-2014 Pay IV fee

08-20-2014 IV fee shows PAID
08-20-2014 Submit DS-260
08-28-2014 Checklist for AOS - missing tax transcript & incomplete Part 3 on I-864EZ
09-12-2014 AOS checklist Scan date

10-17-2014 CASE COMPLETE!!!! :dance:
11-19-2014
Interview
12-09-2014 POE @ IAD :dancing:

I-751 Removal of Conditions
09-26-2016
I-751 sent (Vermont)

09-30-2016 NOA1

10-15-2016 ASC Appointment notice

11-01-2016 Biometrics date

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Scotland
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Posted

I spoke to an NVC operator today and he told me that the NVC is in the process of hireing more people to help catch up. Anyone else hear this?

They always say that. They are also working 28 hours a day, skipping smoke breaks and sending all the files to a secret underground facility where genetically engineered squirrels can turn out 4000 files a day. And, if William Wallace were here he would destroy the English with lightning bolts from his #######!!!

Haha, let's hope it's true. There do seem to be a lot of fresh operators lately.

I am the USC Petitioner. My wonderful wife Laura is from Scotland.

10.27.2013 ~ Married

01.23.2014 ~ I-130 sent

01.29.2014 ~ NOA1

06.02.2014 ~ APPROVED!!! NOA2

06.05.2014 ~ Shipped to NVC

06.13.2014 ~ Case received by NVC

07.03.2014 ~ Case number assigned by NVC

07.21.2014 ~ Submitted DS-261

07.24.2014 ~ AoS Invoice available, paid

07.25.2014 ~ AoS Invoice shows paid

07.30.2014 ~ AoS package mailed USPS Priority

07.31.2014 ~ Checked CEAC website 47 times

08.01.2014 ~ USPS tracking shows AoS delivered

09.17.2014 ~ IV invoice available

Posted

Ok cool! Thank you so much! I worded it a little funny, but basically meant the same thing :content: My spouse's current monthly income is currently basically the same it has been for the last 8 months. So we were just basically gonna take the number from the most recent pay check stating what has already been made this year, calculate what has been made on average per month (the hours are the same, but commission varies), and then add that for the last four months of the current year. But then lowballing the final figure slightly.

Sounds good to me :thumbs: Just round to a nice hundred amount (ex. 25632, use 25600). Definitely doesn't have to be exact for current income :no:

I've never seen a checklist for the current income question. But then again, I had never seen a checklist for blue ink before and we all saw what happened yesterday :rolleyes:

Filed: IR-5 Country: Bulgaria
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Posted

it was printed in black ink. I signed it in black ink. they said my black ink looked navy blue to them. so yes. the form was completed in black on. and printed out in black ink. and signed in black ink. and it was new black ink too. not faded. fresh black ink

I wish I was joking! Yes.. for real :cry:

Why dont you speak with a supervisor and request an expedite due to NVC error? This is truly bizarre.

I-130 Sent: 08/28/2013

I-130 NOA1: 08/29/2013

Xfer to CSC: 01/26/2014

NOA2: 03/27/2014

NVC received: 04/07/2014

DS-261/AOS Bill received: 05/12/2014

AOS Bill paid: 05/12/2014

DS-261 completed: 05/12/2014

AOS packet sent:06/02/2014

AOS packet scanned: 06/05/2014

DS-261 resubmitted: 6/12/2014 (error, but the date was reset)

AOS checklist: 07/18/2014

AOS checklist response scanned: 7/22/2014

DS-261 reviewed and IV invoice email received: 08/06/2014

IV invoice available and paid: 08/07/2014

IV packet sent: 08/08/2014

DS-260 completed 08/12/2014

NVC Case Completed: OCTOBER 2ND, 2014

Interview scheduled: 10/03/2014

Interview in Sofia, Bulgaria: 11/20/2014

POA DFW airport: December 3rd, 2014

Posted

They always say that. They are also working 28 hours a day, skipping smoke breaks and sending all the files to a secret underground facility where genetically engineered squirrels can turn out 4000 files a day. And, if William Wallace were here he would destroy the English with lightning bolts from his #######!!!

Haha, let's hope it's true. There do seem to be a lot of fresh operators lately.

Keep in mind though, operators have nothing to do with the actual review of the files. Operators merely take calls.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Canada
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Posted

Sounds good to me :thumbs: Just round to a nice hundred amount (ex. 25632, use 25600). Definitely doesn't have to be exact for current income :no:

I've never seen a checklist for the current income question. But then again, I had never seen a checklist for blue ink before and we all saw what happened yesterday :rolleyes:

Hi Saylin, Just a quick question. FIlling out i864 currently and in 2013 I had income from both my current employer (which is main source of income) and some income from freelance work as self employed for which I filed schedule C form. In part 6 where it asks for Sponser's income and employment I checked 1st box to indicate Which company I am employed at. Do I also have to check mark 2nd box where it says "Self Employed as an.."? It only lets me choose either one. I am sending my tax transcripts of last 3 years, do I still need to send my Schedule C form with it?

 
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