The NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread

[AustinCanada 681]

Oh my god. I could just fall to the ground and die right now.

I've been hoping for a christmas reunion with my wife, but today the nvc crushed that dream by sending me a checklist for my AOS papers.

We didn't fill out anything wrong, we just didnt check a couple boxes. And now I'm pissed. Such a 'little' mistake will keep me away from my wife another 2 months.I hate this.

Checklist!? Sorry to hear that. NVC shows no mercy to us!

I have lost all hope Sylvia. I don't think anything good can happen to us. We just keep getting at the back of line again and again.

I also hit every speed bump that I could think of at the NVC stage.

I had to wait for 42 days for the IV fee invoice for no reason.

Guess what? Now they're invoicing it with the AOS fee!

What was the reason why they had to make us wait to pay the IV fee invoice again?

[samreen23 461]

Checklist!? Sorry to hear that. NVC shows no mercy to us!

I also hit every speed bump that I could think of at the NVC stage.

I had to wait for 42 days for the IV fee invoice for no reason.

Guess what? Now they're invoicing it with the AOS fee!

What was the reason why they had to make us wait to pay the IV fee invoice again?

I m totally depressed :cry:

[dnp2014 44]

I called NVC yesterday after 7… after 20 tries got it … was on hold for 35 minutes.. Initially I was really scared because thought they lost my documents… these AOS reviewers sometimes separates the IV documents.. since handling 1,000’s of cases they might get lost in transit to another unit..

The rep checked my case… AOS is approved and DS-260 is fine… but few notes from case reviewer that’s why it landed in check list…

Marriage Certificate – Reviewer notes it’s a duplicate.. Need Original one… My marriage certificate from India is in black and white... with original color signature and blue seal of the county. They use low quality paper not like US certificates… Also India has two kinds of Marriage certificates… one for special marriage act in color stamp duty paper but without photographs.. and another one for marriage registered after religious ceremony black and white with copy of your photographs .. and the format is different for each state… I told them I send the original with AOS… it is the original and if I go to get another certified copy you will get the same black and white with original seal and signature because thats the format they use from 2011.

Applicant Birth Certificate – Reviewer noted inappropriate … Actually she was born in 90 and certificate was obtained in 99… state government implemented computer records for this birth and death certificates in the mid 2000’s… before that they type or write with pen on a color stamp Duty paper with seal and signatures… She was one of the few who had her certificates from 90's. I think after mid 2000’s they introduced a new format.. now most with people without original certificates can obtain the new one.. this is also printed on a color stamp duty paper… I mention the original was send with AOS…

PCC- Missing… I already submitted 2 PCC’s (Passport Office, District police office). District police report only needed for immigration to middle east countries..

The rep name was Jack.. he said he doesn’t know which documents they reviewed… but He will putting a request for supervisor review…He said time frame depends on sup workload… but told me to call back after a week.. I didn’t get much energy to explain because I was distracted after hearing this.. I will call back again discuss the case status… The certificates are genuine…also in English… and I know few who already immigrated this year with these certificates.. I believe it depends on some reviewers or he/she reviewed something else L ….

My spouse will get another copy of Marriage certificate and birth certificate in new format… but it will take 1-7 days plus mailing and reviewing time… I wish to get CC in October … I am believing for a miracle…

[dirk_diggler 107]

I called NVC yesterday after 7… after 20 tries got it … was on hold for 35 minutes.. Initially I was really scared because thought they lost my documents… these AOS reviewers sometimes separates the IV documents.. since handling 1,000’s of cases they might get lost in transit to another unit..

The rep checked my case… AOS is approved and DS-260 is fine… but few notes from case reviewer that’s why it landed in check list…

Marriage Certificate – Reviewer notes it’s a duplicate.. Need Original one… My marriage certificate from India is in black and white... with original color signature and blue seal of the county. They use low quality paper not like US certificates… Also India has two kinds of Marriage certificates… one for special marriage act in color stamp duty paper but without photographs.. and another one for marriage registered after religious ceremony black and white with copy of your photographs .. and the format is different for each state… I told them I send the original with AOS… it is the original and if I go to get another certified copy you will get the same black and white with original seal and signature because thats the format they use from 2011.

Applicant Birth Certificate – Reviewer noted inappropriate … Actually she was born in 90 and certificate was obtained in 99… state government implemented computer records for this birth and death certificates in the mid 2000’s… before that they type or write with pen on a color stamp Duty paper with seal and signatures… She was one of the few who had her certificates from 90's. I think after mid 2000’s they introduced a new format.. now most with people without original certificates can obtain the new one.. this is also printed on a color stamp duty paper… I mention the original was send with AOS…

PCC- Missing… I already submitted 2 PCC’s (Passport Office, District police office). District police report only needed for immigration to middle east countries..

The rep name was Jack.. he said he doesn’t know which documents they reviewed… but He will putting a request for supervisor review…He said time frame depends on sup workload… but told me to call back after a week.. I didn’t get much energy to explain because I was distracted after hearing this.. I will call back again discuss the case status… The certificates are genuine…also in English… and I know few who already immigrated this year with these certificates.. I believe it depends on some reviewers or he/she reviewed something else L ….

My spouse will get another copy of Marriage certificate and birth certificate in new format… but it will take 1-7 days plus mailing and reviewing time… I wish to get CC in October … I am believing for a miracle…

I had a similar problem with a marriage certificate. I sent the original and they said it was not. I requested a supervisor review and in parallel sent a certified copy. About 4 weeks after the supervisor review was initiated, they closed the case. Did you request a supervisor review?

[S. & A. 159]

Hey, posting here too in case anyone can help. I know about false checklists but I'm really confused right now.

Ummmmmm. So I sent my AOS and IV packages (for the first time ever) on Tuesday. I got a "checklist" TODAY? I mean I am assuming it's a false one but is this normal????? I thought those happened when packages were approved. It says (sorry, putting it under a spoiler tag because it's super long):

Basically it says I'm missing the whole AOS and IV packages (which I clearly sent). I'll have my lawyer call later but I was just wondering if any had any insight on this here.

We reviewed the documents you submitted to us. This letter has a list of documents that are missing or

that need additional information. Please review the instructions and send us the required information. If

you do not provide this information, it will delay your immigrant visa interview.

[...]

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

We received your Immigrant Visa Application; however, we have not received an Affidavit of Support

form. You must submit an Affidavit of Support form before we can complete your case.

Please go to our website http://nvc.state.gov for instructions on how to obtain, complete, and submit an

Affidavit of Support form.

[...]

______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.

[...]

______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.

[...]

______10 - ARGENTINA POLICE CERTIFICATE:___________________________

All applicants over the age of sixteen must have a police certificate from Argentina.

You must obtain the nationally produced “Certificado de Antecedentes Penales” issued by the “Registro

Nacional de Reincidencia” of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights at Tucumán 1353,

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.

[AustinCanada 681]

Hey, posting here too in case anyone can help. I know about false checklists but I'm really confused right now.

Ummmmmm. So I sent my AOS and IV packages (for the first time ever) on Tuesday. I got a "checklist" TODAY? I mean I am assuming it's a false one but is this normal????? I thought those happened when packages were approved. It says (sorry, putting it under a spoiler tag because it's super long):

Basically it says I'm missing the whole AOS and IV packages (which I clearly sent). I'll have my lawyer call later but I was just wondering if any had any insight on this here.

NVC probably reviewed your DS-260. You can always call NVC to double check.

[Lyndon 22]

Guess what?! I think I got a case complete! My AOS PAID turned to N/A. Can't call yet to confirm.

[Soloenta 2,218]

I have lost all hope Sylvia. I don't think anything good can happen to us. We just keep getting at the back of line again and again.

Oh sweet heart I know how you feel, but what can we do but hold on a little longer! We can't give up now that we are so close and believe me if it was an option I would go back and live in Egypt with my husband and just let this all go. Let's keep trying Samreen let's not allow them to beat us down and drag us through the fire. I'm here for you when ever you need me and you can e-mail me when ever you wish about anything you want. Love you girl!!!!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Oh Soloenta... There you go again, being supportive and wonderful to everyone here, despite the fact that they are torturing you with all of these BS delays. You are a wonderful person and I wish I could call and yell at someone there for you. I'd do it in a minute!

Thanks for always finding the strength to stay positive for the team!

Awww your so kind and sweet and I thank you very much for thinking such lovely thoughts. I just know how everyone feels is all and how much we all need to just have a normal day. To reach out and touch our loved one or call their name and hear their voice answering us. Such little things that make life worth living. God bless you my sweet dear friend and Viva Chile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Thank you very much Soloenta. I really admire you for being so tough and optimistic. Wish I'm just like you coz I'm feeling so hopeless right now. Praying this whole process to end very soon for everyone of us.

Your very welcome but I wish I was strong, I feel in my heart all of you are going to get you CC then interview and Visa. Unfortunately I don't see it when it comes to us, I think it's normal to feel this way. We see everyone moving on except us so it's normal to be pessimistic yet hold hope that the rest of you will move on.

Your on my list so if it helps in anyway then thank God. I'm not a fanatic I never talk about my faith etc but I know we need to pray for each other right now because so many are in such deep pain. God willing and with his help we will prevail.

I m totally depressed :cry:

I called NVC yesterday after 7… after 20 tries got it … was on hold for 35 minutes.. Initially I was really scared because thought they lost my documents… these AOS reviewers sometimes separates the IV documents.. since handling 1,000’s of cases they might get lost in transit to another unit..

The rep checked my case… AOS is approved and DS-260 is fine… but few notes from case reviewer that’s why it landed in check list…

Marriage Certificate – Reviewer notes it’s a duplicate.. Need Original one… My marriage certificate from India is in black and white... with original color signature and blue seal of the county. They use low quality paper not like US certificates… Also India has two kinds of Marriage certificates… one for special marriage act in color stamp duty paper but without photographs.. and another one for marriage registered after religious ceremony black and white with copy of your photographs .. and the format is different for each state… I told them I send the original with AOS… it is the original and if I go to get another certified copy you will get the same black and white with original seal and signature because thats the format they use from 2011.

Applicant Birth Certificate – Reviewer noted inappropriate … Actually she was born in 90 and certificate was obtained in 99… state government implemented computer records for this birth and death certificates in the mid 2000’s… before that they type or write with pen on a color stamp Duty paper with seal and signatures… She was one of the few who had her certificates from 90's. I think after mid 2000’s they introduced a new format.. now most with people without original certificates can obtain the new one.. this is also printed on a color stamp duty paper… I mention the original was send with AOS…

PCC- Missing… I already submitted 2 PCC’s (Passport Office, District police office). District police report only needed for immigration to middle east countries..

The rep name was Jack.. he said he doesn’t know which documents they reviewed… but He will putting a request for supervisor review…He said time frame depends on sup workload… but told me to call back after a week.. I didn’t get much energy to explain because I was distracted after hearing this.. I will call back again discuss the case status… The certificates are genuine…also in English… and I know few who already immigrated this year with these certificates.. I believe it depends on some reviewers or he/she reviewed something else L ….

My spouse will get another copy of Marriage certificate and birth certificate in new format… but it will take 1-7 days plus mailing and reviewing time… I wish to get CC in October … I am believing for a miracle…

So sorry to hear this, and the ####### goes on I get they pass their time on Monday at the so called meetings thinking of new ways to torture us.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Hey, posting here too in case anyone can help. I know about false checklists but I'm really confused right now.

Ummmmmm. So I sent my AOS and IV packages (for the first time ever) on Tuesday. I got a "checklist" TODAY? I mean I am assuming it's a false one but is this normal????? I thought those happened when packages were approved. It says (sorry, putting it under a spoiler tag because it's super long):

Basically it says I'm missing the whole AOS and IV packages (which I clearly sent). I'll have my lawyer call later but I was just wondering if any had any insight on this here.

We reviewed the documents you submitted to us. This letter has a list of documents that are missing or

that need additional information. Please review the instructions and send us the required information. If

you do not provide this information, it will delay your immigrant visa interview.

[...]

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

We received your Immigrant Visa Application; however, we have not received an Affidavit of Support

form. You must submit an Affidavit of Support form before we can complete your case.

Please go to our website http://nvc.state.gov for instructions on how to obtain, complete, and submit an

Affidavit of Support form.

[...]

______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.

[...]

______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.

[...]

______10 - ARGENTINA POLICE CERTIFICATE:___________________________

All applicants over the age of sixteen must have a police certificate from Argentina.

You must obtain the nationally produced “Certificado de Antecedentes Penales” issued by the “Registro

Nacional de Reincidencia” of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Human Rights at Tucumán 1353,

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.

Yup you need to call, I'm sure all is well and I trust what Austin says. Little ####### is usually right!

Guess what?! I think I got a case complete! My AOS PAID turned to N/A. Can't call yet to confirm.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU. Oh WOW so very happy for you beyond belief Keep calling use REDIAL!!!!!!

WOW how nice you didn't have to wait long at all.

Edited October 25, 2014 by Soloenta

[Soloenta 2,218]

I have lost all hope Sylvia. I don't think anything good can happen to us. We just keep getting at the back of line again and again.

I have to ask, when was the last time your husband or you called NVC and what did they say. It seems all your waiting for is for the Demons to review your AOS or am I missing something? SOB's, I really hate them, I hope they burn in h e l l!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[samreen23 461]

I have to ask, when was the last time your husband or you called NVC and what did they say. It seems all your waiting for is for the Demons to review your AOS or am I missing something? SOB's, I really hate them, I hope they burn in h e l l!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes! Just becasue of one tiny damn box they made us wait 60 days. I feel soo depressed Whenver I think that another new year's is gonna go without him. We called them thrice this week and always the same reply. I m so so tired. Why r they torturing us so much I don't understand. U r at an even worst position and I feel ur pain from deep inside my heart. We can just pray. But I feel like even God has stopped listening to my prayers now

[Soloenta 2,218]

Yes! Just becasue of one tiny damn box they made us wait 60 days. I feel soo depressed Whenver I think that another new year's is gonna go without him. We called them thrice this week and always the same reply. I m so so tired. Why r they torturing us so much I don't understand. U r at an even worst position and I feel ur pain from deep inside my heart. We can just pray. But I feel like even God has stopped listening to my prayers now

Please forgive me my friend but when was that? My mind is mush I can't remember when you got the checklist. Wasn't it a month or so ago? Sweet heart your very close!

[abg 25]

I have lost all hope Sylvia. I don't think anything good can happen to us. We just keep getting at the back of line again and again.

you will get a january interview. keep the faith