NVC Filers - September 2014

[mofatsd 127]

RobbieG that is wonderful news! So happy for you. . . .Not sure if you read that there might be a new process where both packages are to be mailed in together (in our case, I think we have EP) and they are going to be reviewed together? I really really hope this is true so we spend less time in NVC and move out of here quickly.

Unfortunately, we might be subject to the new increased fees but even that doesn't matter to me as long as I can get out of NVC as quickly as possible! . . . now you just have to wait for DS-261 to become available. Best of luck to you and thanks for keeping us in the loop!!

Also, just observing, that your case was received before the 5 weeks they quoted me after NOA2. YAY! That's also good news for those of us waiting . . . .

Just seen your ship date to NVC - about the same as ours - Let's hope for good news and we move out of NVC together quickly

[jcruzazucar 131]

Just seen your ship date to NVC - about the same as ours - Let's hope for good news and we move out of NVC together quickly

Seriously, nothing would make me happier!

[P&DSigler 11]

Hi,

My DS-261 was reviewed last Wednesday the 3rd. Just now I went onto the payment portal and it said data base error. I sure hope that that means that they are updating it for me and the IV fee will be ready to pay soon.

When I talked to NVC earlier this morning they said that it could take up to 5 business days to see the IV fee.

[P&DSigler 11]

Hi,

My DS-261 was reviewed last Wednesday the 3rd. Just now I went onto the payment portal and it said data base error. I sure hope that that means that they are updating it for me and the IV fee will be ready to pay soon.

When I talked to NVC earlier this morning they said that it could take up to 5 business days to see the IV fee.

I checked again and it is working now but not billed yet. Oh well

[charlie0225 13]

Good afternoon everyone!!

1. I am following Saylins wiki and I have to wait for actual checklist email has anyone sent the corrections without checklist? Have you had any issues if so?

2. My checklist was for part 6 13a of AOS i placed adj income and not total. The checklist is for 2013 but I noticed 2012 and 2011 are also wrong should I correct them to not have issues for another checklist or should I only fix what they asked for???

Anyone please that has had this same issue.

Thanks to all

I had the same issue and received a checklist, I found out it is a common mistake. Yes I would suggest going ahead and sending in the correction as soon as possible.

[seanimo 32]

I had to call NVC today due to this new information on sending in packets. Spoke to Olivia. I asked about what to do if I have aleady sent in AOS packet but not yet the IV packet. She asked when I submitted the DS261 and then also asked if I had all documents for IV packet. I submitted the DS261 on 8-12-2014 and I do have all the documents for IV packet. She said she will put in for a review of DS261 and that I can go ahead and send in IV packet to Attn:DR instead of AOS CMR. She said I should expect the IV to be available to pay in the next few days and I could then access the DS260.

I know others have done this or at least discussed it but due to the recent developments I thought I would share that I am also embarking on this route. On my way to post office to send packet now.

[jsumner86 403]

I'm just using my passport as a tourist. Wonder if I should get a visa at this point that says I am temporarily in mexico? Thank your for responding. This truly helps a lot!

Does your wife have a tourist visa?

Put US then.

My wife had a spousal visa that would have to be renewed next year, conditional but we are not renewing it

[CraigC 3]

We've just received an email from the nvc to say the ds261 is reviewed and the IV bill is available to pay finally. We submitted the ds261 on July 12th.

Just logged in and checked and it's not available on the payment portal yet but I'm assuming it will be very shortly thank god!

[Crmasa 8]

I had the same issue and received a checklist, I found out it is a common mistake. Yes I would suggest going ahead and sending in the correction as soon as possible.

Thanks for feedback

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Seems NVC has a new email address called asknvc@state.gov. I just got an email from it in reply to one I sent to nvcinquiry@state.gov on July 26th asking for my IV invoice. The email stated they've received my documents and to wait 60 days. No scan date though so I'll still need to call. Though I'm so very sleepy xD

Edited September 8, 2014 by Ketsuban

[Saylin 1,605]

Seems NVC has a new email address called asknvc@state.gov. I just got an email from it in reply to one I sent to nvcinquiry@state.gov on July 26th asking for my IV invoice. The email stated they've received my documents and to wait 60 days. No scan date though so I'll still need to call. Though I'm so very sleepy xD

Ah, yes, just looked it up: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/nvc/nvc-contact-information.html

Maybe they were getting too many emails at the old one and it imploded or something

[Ketsuban 1,034]

*reads backwards through the thread* ugh, so typical to let things fester for four months before taking action and changing their broken process. Whatevs. They've approved my AOS already so I guess for those of us at the same stage as me, it's an irrelevant change.

Ah, yes, just looked it up: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/nvc/nvc-contact-information.html

Maybe they were getting too many emails at the old one and it imploded or something

Or maybe they're trying to get down with the kids and get rid of long, complicated words like "inquiry".

[Saylin 1,605]

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Or maybe they're trying to get down with the kids and get rid of long, complicated words like "inquiry".

Regardless, updated the wiki to reflect the new replacement email address

[TargetNovember14 41]

Hello guys, so I just relieved my checklist for the AOS package.

My scan date for both AOS and IV packet was July 10, doing EP. I am copying what I got from them. SO the only problem in the AOS package is item 10. Correct?

According to my lawyer he says its a mistake -- he neglected to add 0 for your other household members' income to your income and fill in the box with the total. I know its a problem, but i want to understand that the checklist we submit is the correct one. I just want to understand if that is the true problem? I don't want tog et another checklist again for AOS. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, & Financial Evidence

Checklist)

Please review the instructions below then refer to the final page of this checklist for mailing

instructions.

I-864, Affidavit of Support Checklist

[x] The Affidavit of Support is an important legal contract between you and the U.S. government. During our review,

we identified one or more sections that were either incomplete or contained incorrect information. Please review the

additional instructions below then complete and submit a new Affidavit of Support. You can download the I-864

form and instructions at http://www.uscis.gov/i-864.

[x]

In Part 1. Basis for Filing Affidavit of Support, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 2. Information on the Principal Immigrant, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 3, Information on the Immigrant(s) You are sponsoring, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size, please correct the following...

[x]

In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...

[x] Item 10. The current annual household income must equal the sum of items 5, 6.c., 7.c., 8.c., and 9.c.

[x]

In Part 8, Sponsor's Contract, please correct the following...

[x]

The Form I-864 we received was missing the following page(s). Please ensure you include all nine pages when you

resubmit the form.

[x]

[jcruzazucar 131]

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering if I am eligible to use form I-864EZ? Here are the requirements:

(a) I am the petitioner of the family member sponsored on this form -- YES, I am

(b) I am only using my own earned or retirement income -- (I am using my annual salary as my basis for the petition -- would this be a YES?)

© The sponsored immigrant is the only person immigrating based on the underlying visa petition -- YES, he is the only person immigrating

Thank you!