NVC Filers - October 2014

[jcruzazucar 131]

Hi,

My wife does not have her 1040's available and we'll be using tax-transcripts from the IRS for the I-864EZ form, and we are wondering which number from the IRS tax-transcript we need to use. Is it the line that says "Total Income" that needs to be entered as the income for the previous years ?

Here's a picture of the tax-transcript in question:

Its only the first line and the two last lines that has numbers in them, and they are all the same number, matching up with the W-2 for last year (Except IRS rounds up to nearest dollar)

We will also send the most recent W-2, 6 months of paystubs and employment letter. Been trying to get in touch with the NVC today, but its just busy... wonder what they could be busy with

Ps. I posted this as a separate topic (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/520401-i-864ez-total-income-and-irs-transcript/ ), so this might be considered double posting, however, if mods want they can delete the other thread as this is a more appriopriate place to post this . Thanks!

TJ

Yes, use the income that appears as "TOTAL INCOME" . . . that is what I used for my I-864EZ (by the way, just to reassure you, I do have my tax returns as well and i compared the total income on the IRS transcript to the line that says Total Income on the return and they matched).

Also, NVC prefers IRS transcripts so you are definitely on the right track.

One more thing: I assume that you filed form 1040 or 1040A to use total income. If you filed 1040EZ, then you have to use Adjusted Income. Just a reminder to use the # according to the IRS form you submitted.

Edited October 29, 2014 by jcruzazucar

[BatmanFlow 481]

am so sad,just got a checklist,oh!God,these 60days wait

wow sorry to hear

what caused it?

[SofisPatience 23]

Hola JCruzAzucar!

I noticed that you paid your IV fee 7 days after the AOS Fee. That seems like a very short time frame. Do you have an expedite or something?

I'm just curious. I don't want to check the site everyday, lol. But if it will only take 7 days, that would be SO AWESOME, God willing, lol.

~ Sofi

For AOS, you will need:

• AOS bar-coded cover sheet (with NVC address, Attn: CMR AOS)
• Document Cover Sheet (where you check off what is included in the package)
• Cover Letter (optional)
• I-864 form (signed & completed)
• IRS Transcripts for last 3 years OR a full copy of the tax returns for the past 3 years
• Employment letter (not required but good to have to prove current income)
• Pay stubs (not required but good to have to prove current income)

For IV Package:

• Original or certified copy of applicant's birth certificate (with translation if needed)
• Original or certified copy of marriage certificate (with translation if needed)
• Photocopy of applicant's biographical data page from current passport
• 2 U.S. passport sized photographs of applicant
• Police Certificate (if applicable)
• CHECK TO SEE IF YOU NEED ANY OTHER DOCS FOR EGYPT - I'M NOT SURE

I will answer based on my experience and a friend's experience on VJ:

ME: I collected all of my docs and while I collected my docs (took a few days), my IV fee was unlocked and I was able to pay it and fill out DS-260. The IV fee (per NVC operator) was going to be unlocked for me 20 business days (the same as 30 calendar days) from when i submitted the DS-261. [submitted DS-261 on 9/18/2014, IV fee available to pay on 10/16/2014). Once I had all of my docs and paid both fees and submitted DS-260, i sent in all of my documents together BUT separated my IV docs from AOS docs in two separate envelopes marked AOS, IV and then placed both envelopes in another

larger envelope that was used for mailing.

MY FRIEND: His case moved a little faster than mine and he had all of his docs ready to go. So he decided to send in AOS and IV package together BEFORE his IV fee was available to pay. They accepted

both and 7 days after his documents were accepted his IV fee unlocked. He has had no issues as of now.

My POINT IS THIS: It's up to you. Some people like to wait until everything is paid and submitted, others risk it and send both packages before IV fee is paid. YOU have to make that choice. The one thing i will say is that both packages MUST be sent together per NVC's new process. DO NOT SEND THEM SEPARATELY, AS THIS MAY CAUSE DELAYS.

Sentator-Mel - I'm really so sorry to hear that. What was the checklist for? Hopefully nothing that can't be turned around quickly.

~ Sofi

am so sad,just got a checklist,oh!God,these 60days wait

[TJandKC 11]

Yes, use the income that appears as "TOTAL INCOME" . . . that is what I used for my I-864EZ (by the way, just to reassure you, I do have my tax returns as well and i compared the total income on the IRS transcript to the line that says Total Income on the return and they matched).

Also, NVC prefers IRS transcripts so you are definitely on the right track.

One more thing: I assume that you filed form 1040 or 1040A to use total income. If you filed 1040EZ, then you have to use Adjusted Income. Just a reminder to use the # according to the IRS form you submitted.

Thanks for your reply jcruzazucar , she did indeed file 1040A. So I guess it should be total income in this case.

TJ

[jcruzazucar 131]

Hola JCruzAzucar!

I noticed that you paid your IV fee 7 days after the AOS Fee. That seems like a very short time frame. Do you have an expedite or something?

I'm just curious. I don't want to check the site everyday, lol. But if it will only take 7 days, that would be SO AWESOME, God willing, lol.

~ Sofi

Hi Sofi,

No expedite, regular case. The IV fee unlocks after your DS-261 is accepted. If you see on my signature, I submitted the DS-261 on 9/18/14. NVC told me that my IV fee would unlock 20 business days (same as 30 calendar days) from when I submitted the DS-261 (in other words, 20 business days from 9/18). IV unlocked and was available to pay on 10/16 which was exactly 20 business days i believe.

[LGGG 3]

HOW LONG FOR INTERVIEW DATE AFTER CC???

[NUWORLD 2]

Question about IV fee bill:

I have taken care of the DS-261 both for wife and step son.

No problems paying the AOS fees (Online at NVC)

Then yesterday received email from NVC for IV fee bill for wife only.

I log into NVC Fow wife case ant it shows paynow for a fee of 325$

But for step son it shows nothing.

Should i pay the wifes IV fee now or wait and see if step son get IV bill/

Thanks

[rleela 4]

Dear fellow VJ members:

AOS Scan date Aug 29

IV Scan Date:9/23

Paid status changed to N/A. I called and the NVC Rep confirmed Case Complete at 12 pm. Later around 3pm I got an email saying Check list cover sheet below:

______10 - PASSPORT POLICE CERTIFICATE:____________________________

Indian Police Clearance Certificates should be obtained as follows:

• All Indian IV applicants aged 16 and above, residing in India, should obtain police

certificates from the local Passport Office.

• Indian passport holders applying for visas outside India should obtain a statement from their

local embassy or consulate confirming they have no criminal record.

• Non-Indian IV applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the District

Police Station serving their area of residence.

• Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) applicants applying

outside India

NOTE: I already submitted PCC from local passport office and from District Police Station.

So I called NVC and the Rep said my case is complete. The email was just a reminder to bring PCC during interview. But my email states Checklist and to review it will take 60 days. Has anyone had this experience. This is so frustrating. Please provide your feedback.

Edited October 29, 2014 by rleela

[brijakash 7]

Dear fellow VJ members:

AOS Scan date Aug 29, IV Scan Date:9/23. Paid status changed to N/A. I called and the rep confirmed case complete. Later around 3pm

I got an email saying Check list cover sheet below:

______10 - PASSPORT POLICE CERTIFICATE:____________________________

Indian Police Clearance Certificates should be obtained as follows:

All Indian IV applicants aged 16 and above, residing in India, should obtain police

certificates from the local Passport Office.

Indian passport holders applying for visas outside India should obtain a statement from their

local embassy or consulate confirming they have no criminal record.

Non-Indian IV applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the District

Police Station serving their area of residence.

Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) applicants applying

outside India

I called NVC and the Rep said my case is complete. The email was just a reminder to bring PCC during interview. Has anyone had this experience. This is so frustrating. Please provide your feedback.

Yes you are fine. You case is complete. Congrats wait for interview date

[fedrand 5]

Hola JCruzAzucar!

I noticed that you paid your IV fee 7 days after the AOS Fee. That seems like a very short time frame. Do you have an expedite or something?

I'm just curious. I don't want to check the site everyday, lol. But if it will only take 7 days, that would be SO AWESOME, God willing, lol.

~ Sofi

Sentator-Mel - I'm really so sorry to hear that. What was the checklist for? Hopefully nothing that can't be turned around quickly.

~ Sofi

I paid the fee right after I paid the AOS fees, maybe an hour apart. I had a lawyer so I don't know if that played a role.

[juandelacruz 1]

Congratulations to nurse2us for case complete!!! Scan date sept5.

[jcruzazucar 131]

I paid the fee right after I paid the AOS fees, maybe an hour apart. I had a lawyer so I don't know if that played a role.

Yes, when you have a lawyer your AOS and IV fees are unlocked at the same time. It's different for those of us without an attorney.

Congratulations to nurse2us for case complete!!! Scan date sept5.

Where did you see that CC? Facebook? Do you know if that was their AOS or IV scan date?

[zumbi 3]

my scan date is also sept 5th. still have not heard anything yet aside from the letter i received on sept 7th informing me about the 60 days. hopefully I hear back soon. we used a lawyer so should have all the docs properly filed ect.

[peewee 0]

Case complete as of today. Confirmed by rep Jim. IV scan Sept 5

[zumbi 3]

Case complete as of today. Confirmed by rep Jim. IV scan Sept 5

Nurse2us, were you informed via email, or only over the phone after you called the NVC?