NVC Filers - October 2014

[mofatsd 127]

So just a heads up to everyone - I live abroad with my husband in Switzerland - he is an Indian passport holder - which unfortunately we found out at a later date that he should obtain a PCC from the embassy. We called NVC and asked multiple times as we had a PCC directly from India that was issued 3 months back. Unfortunately we got mixed answers - some reps saying that it was OKay and others who decided that because it specifically states that we can't get a PCC when we reside outside of India, it's best to get the PCC directly from the embassy.

So, we drove 2 hours away to the embassy 3 weeks ago and filled out all of the paperwork - they told us it would take 30 days and that we were required to give his passport (which was impossible because of his extensive travel every month) - so they decided that the copy of the passport would suffice. We called 3 weeks after (and our AOS and IV bills were already paid so we literally took half of our normal processing times) and they said that we wouldn't get a PCC unless the Passport was handed over. Explaining over and over again that that wasn't possible and it was an emergency that we get this paperwork, the guy finally told us to come into the embassy (again 2 hours) and they could see about giving it back in a week. My husband went to the embassy, again filled the paperwork out and told them that he wasn't going to leave and see if they could speed up the process since he was again leaving out of the country in less than a week.

The guy finally gave up the PCC (which outside of India is just a letter from the embassy signed and stamped, that his PCC is cleared and stamped in his passport as well) only 3 hours after my husband arrived at the embassy.

Just incase anyone is searching for something like my case - here's the layout. Try to see if they can get it sooner and if you push the right buttons - or at the right place at the right time - the process can speed up.

Our case is now travelling to the NVC as we speak - should get there in the next business day - a whopping 100CHF to ship by Superman post (as I like to call it) - let's hope and pray that we don't receive any checklists!! Lots of luck and love to everyone!

[Petar&Wendy 30]

Thank you.

[samreen23 461]

Dear Friends,

I need an urgent help. I got a checklist on my AOS and IV as well.

IV check list

______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

I AM CENT PERCENT SURE THAT I SUBMITTED ORIGIONAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE WHICH WAS CERTIFIED FROM MINISTRY OF FORIEGN AFFAIRS. I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT I NEED ANYTHING ELSE TO BE SUBMITTED OR THEY LOST IT.:-(

AOS (I 864) CHECKLIST

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] Items 1. through 4. You must choose at least one of these options and provide the appropriate supporting

information.

[x] Item 13.a. You must include your _____2013______________________________ tax and income information.

[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]

You must submit the following financial evidence:

[x]

NVC Special Instructions

[x]

I AM ALSO SURE THERE IS NO MISTAKES ON MY I 864 FORM AS STATED ABOVE. IN ADDITION, I AM USING HOUSE HOLD MEMBER TO PROVE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. SO WHY IS NVC ASKING ME TO INCLUDE TAX INFORMATION SINCE I SHOWED MY SPOUSE INCOME AS ZERO AND ALSO PROVIDED THEM A STATMENT WHY MY SPOUSE HAS A NO INCOME.

PLEASE SUGGEST WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?

First and foremost

Secondly are u from Pakistan? Then u have to submit original Nikah Nama both in English and Urdu and plus nadra certificate. I sent them all there items and mine was approved without checklist.

Secondly about AOS I m not an expert but I m sure someone will come to help u. Good thing is ur documents got processed real fast so if u submit corrections ASAP it wouldn't be a big delay for u. Good luck

[Z786 11]

First and foremost

Secondly are u from Pakistan? Then u have to submit original Nikah Nama both in English and Urdu and plus nadra certificate. I sent them all there items and mine was approved without checklist.

Secondly about AOS I m not an expert but I m sure someone will come to help u. Good thing is ur documents got processed real fast so if u submit corrections ASAP it wouldn't be a big delay for u. Good luck

Thanks for your reply, i will fill my timeline. yes i am from Pakistan. I submitted as you said both English,Urdu nikah nama and nadra certificate all origional and certified from MOFA. Yeah they were quick they touched all my documents in just 30 days after scan date.

[samreen23 461]

Thanks for your reply, i will fill my timeline. yes i am from Pakistan. I submitted as you said both English,Urdu nikah nama and nadra certificate all origional and certified from MOFA. Yeah they were quick they touched all my documents in just 30 days after scan date.

Then u need to talk to a supervisor and ask them to fix this. Because u have sent them everything they need.

[TheBigO 18]

@zee786 it looks like NVC might of sent you a false checklist. I got a similar one shortly after I've submitted my documents. I would call NVC to make sure

Does not look like a false checklist. The fact that it states bits and pieces for what is required I would say it is a real checklist.

Call NVC. Although to the operator can't see what email you received immediately. Sometimes takes a few days for it to be on their system apparently, so I was told.

[Shibo 2]

^{I don't think you talking about 1040 form. 1040 form line 22 is total income not 14 or 15. I verified with NVC}

[Saylin 1,605]

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FYI I saw somewhere that it is better to just paperclip? I know you already sent it but it's just for the fact that the reps will have to 'unstaple' and that takes more time away from them.

You probably saw one of my posts I always, always, ALWAYS suggest paperclips over staples

[TheBigO 18]

You probably saw one of my posts I always, always, ALWAYS suggest paperclips over staples

:-) agree. Edited October 21, 2014 by TheBigO

[patnjac 130]

Saylin,

I've read the wiki and the NVC site many times and I want to be clear on something. When sending in paperwork to NVC it is all abt beneficiary correct? So divorce papers would only be for them correct? Can't seem to get a straight answer but that's how I read it

TIA

J

You probably saw one of my posts I always, always, ALWAYS suggest paperclips over staples

[mdzcpa 58]

For 1040 they said to follow line 22, which was exactly i did.

Because line 22 says adjusted gross income they you dont want to put.

You need total income written on line 14 or 15

Line 22 is adjust gross income ONLY for Form 1040A, Line 22 for Form 1040 is Total Income (which is the correct amount).

Let's clear up this confusion

for Form 1040: Use line 22 (Total Income)

for Form 1040A: Use line 15 (Total Income)

for Form 1040EZ: Use line 4 (Adjusted Gross Income)

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin,

I've read the wiki and the NVC site many times and I want to be clear on something. When sending in paperwork to NVC it is all abt beneficiary correct? So divorce papers would only be for them correct? Can't seem to get a straight answer but that's how I read it

TIA

J

Are you referring to the IV package? If so, yes, that package is about the beneficiary. The only time petitioner documents are required is for IR-5 visa applicants, as it states on NVC's website.

[Godalone 24]

Line 22 is adjust gross income ONLY for Form 1040A, Line 22 for Form 1040 is Total Income (which is the correct amount).

Let's clear up this confusion

for Form 1040: Use line 22 (Total Income)

for Form 1040A: Use line 15 (Total Income)

for Form 1040EZ: Use line 4 (Adjusted Gross Income)

One thing that I have learn in this entire process is that there is no such thing as doing too much. Give them everything you have even if they did not request it, that's how you stay away from a checklist.

[Aaron + Carlos 5]

Quick question...

Does anybody know usually how long after the last scan at NVC are you safe from getting a dreaded checklist? Do checklists happen before or after the 60 day review time?

Thanks!

[KristianaL. 2]

Quick question...

Does anybody know usually how long after the last scan at NVC are you safe from getting a dreaded checklist? Do checklists happen before or after the 60 day review time?

Thanks!

Mine took close to the 60day :S It sux.