NVC Filers - February 2015

[mrs thb 331]

• got a question about I 864

my husband just sent me a copy of our completed form to ask that I double check it for accuracy.

upon reading 'how to fill out this form' I am now thinking he needs to acknowledge his former wife as a dependent in Part 5: Sponsor's Household size as he still pays alimony to her. looking at his tax summaries, it shows he pays alimony.

so, knowing this, is she included in Part 5, number 5 "if you have any other dependents" ??????

If so, then this is how our Part 5 section should look

1. 1 (me)

2. 1 (him)

3. 0 (he is only married to me (thankfully ) and I am included in number 1)

4. 0 (his children are over 21)

5. 1 (his ex that he pays alimony too)

6. 0 (no prior sponsors)

7. 0 (no one else's income is being combined)

8. 3 (me, him and the ex)

Anyone with a similar case.....is this what you did??

Thanks for your help.

[ariani 71]

Today i received a hard copy welcome letter in my mail box. It is dated 6th Jan. My take, if i wasn't proactive by contacting NVC i guess this is the date i would be receiving the case number . I am far ahead coz we called them. Be smart and call call call. We are mailing our AOS/IV package today. We have two petitions.

How did you get your IV invoiced so quickly? Did you call to have them review DS261? If so at what point. Thanks.

[mrs thb 331]

• got a question about I 864

my husband just sent me a copy of our completed form to ask that I double check it for accuracy.

upon reading 'how to fill out this form' I am now thinking he needs to acknowledge his former wife as a dependent in Part 5: Sponsor's Household size as he still pays alimony to her. looking at his tax summaries, it shows he pays alimony.

so, knowing this, is she included in Part 5, number 5 "if you have any other dependents" ??????

If so, then this is how our Part 5 section should look

1. 1 (me)

2. 1 (him)

3. 0 (he is only married to me (thankfully ) and I am included in number 1)

4. 0 (his children are over 21)

5. 1 (his ex that he pays alimony too)

6. 0 (no prior sponsors)

7. 0 (no one else's income is being combined)

8. 3 (me, him and the ex)

Anyone with a similar case.....is this what you did??

Thanks for your help.

update...

i just looked at his tax summary print outs and she is not listed as a dependent because she does not live in his house...but it does show he pays alimony. when i read what constitutes a dependent on p5 of the instructions, it indicates that 'only list those you claimed as dependents on your income taxes' be counted in #5 of Part 5.

I'm confused and want NO checklists...

your help is appreciated

[bk2014 34]

• got a question about I 864

my husband just sent me a copy of our completed form to ask that I double check it for accuracy.

upon reading 'how to fill out this form' I am now thinking he needs to acknowledge his former wife as a dependent in Part 5: Sponsor's Household size as he still pays alimony to her. looking at his tax summaries, it shows he pays alimony.

so, knowing this, is she included in Part 5, number 5 "if you have any other dependents" ??????

If so, then this is how our Part 5 section should look

1. 1 (me)

2. 1 (him)

3. 0 (he is only married to me (thankfully ) and I am included in number 1)

4. 0 (his children are over 21)

5. 1 (his ex that he pays alimony too)

6. 0 (no prior sponsors)

7. 0 (no one else's income is being combined)

8. 3 (me, him and the ex)

Anyone with a similar case.....is this what you did??

Thanks for your help.

you are right. part 5 should look like as you entered. your husband should acknowledge his former wife as dependent in part 5. your household size would be 3. If possible, attach a document to prove the alimony along with i-864. Mention about this proof in a cover letter.

Others, please correct me if i'm wrong.

[Kels2487 96]

update...

i just looked at his tax summary print outs and she is not listed as a dependent because she does not live in his house...but it does show he pays alimony. when i read what constitutes a dependent on p5 of the instructions, it indicates that 'only list those you claimed as dependents on your income taxes' be counted in #5 of Part 5.

I'm confused and want NO checklists...

your help is appreciated

I hope someone else on this forum with personal experience can verify for you. If not you can always call NVC.

It is my interpretation of the instructions that you would NOT include the ex wife. Paying alimony does not make her a dependent and he is not claiming her on the federal tax return.

[mrs thb 331]

I hope someone else on this forum with personal experience can verify for you. If not you can always call NVC.

It is my interpretation of the instructions that you would NOT include the ex wife. Paying alimony does not make her a dependent and he is not claiming her on the federal tax return.

I've l,ooked over his tax summaries, which are very different than mine in Canada. It appears she is NOT a dependent in his taxes but almost like a payee, her ssn is listed and the amount she is given and is categorized under "adjustments to income". Not being tax savy at all, it makes sense to me that she is just merely that....a payee. His payments to her are reflected in his gross income calculations, so I suspect that she does NOT need to be counted.

Still want other opinions,,,,thanks!

Edited February 4, 2015 by mrs thb

[bk2014 34]

I've l,ooked over his tax summaries, which are very different than mine in Canada. It appears she is NOT a dependent in his taxes but almost like a payee, her ssn is listed and the amount she is given and is categorized under "adjustments to income". Not being tax savy at all, it makes sense to me that she is just merely that....a payee. His payments to her are reflected in his gross income calculations, so I suspect that she does NOT need to be counted.

Still want other opinions,,,,thanks!

In that case, you don't have to include her in your household size.

But, please confirm with NVC or from others who have gone through this scenario.

Edited February 4, 2015 by bk2014

[SharksBelow 99]

Any December 11 people get CC yet? I guess I'll have to call soon.

[mnlDad 12]

Any December 11 people get CC yet? I guess I'll have to call soon.

Mine is December 8 and still waiting.

I called morning US time and was told document I sent for the checklist has not been reviewed yet. I was asked to call by the end of this week.

The rep mentioned that they missed some days due to the weather and holidays, reason why there are delays to some cases.

[SharksBelow 99]

Mine is December 8 and still waiting.

I called morning US time and was told document I sent for the checklist has not been reviewed yet. I was asked to call by the end of this week.

The rep mentioned that they missed some days due to the weather and holidays, reason why there are delays to some cases.

Makes sense my friend. I will continue to try to be patient as best I can. Thinking lots of good thoughts in your direction for CC soon too.

[mnlDad 12]

Makes sense my friend. I will continue to try to be patient as best I can. Thinking lots of good thoughts in your direction for CC soon too.

Good thing is that rep is telling, they expect the review soon. Seem they still try to stick to the 60 days SLA.

While I saw some Dec9 with CC, but NVC is really random and unpredictable. I even saw a few in FB having CC at their 59th and 60th day.

Stay cool.

[kaelabelle 10]

Mine is December 8 and still waiting.

I called morning US time and was told document I sent for the checklist has not been reviewed yet. I was asked to call by the end of this week.

The rep mentioned that they missed some days due to the weather and holidays, reason why there are delays to some cases.

My scan date is also the 8th, that will be awesome if they are done by the end of the week!!!! I was thinking I would wait until Monday to call so that they wouldn't say anything about the weather good luck I hope we both have CC by Friday!!!!!

[VictorAshley87 8]

Any December 11 people get CC yet? I guess I'll have to call soon.

Im dec 11 as well for checklist.. still nothing yet..hopefully tomorrow!!

[mnlDad 12]

My scan date is also the 8th, that will be awesome if they are done by the end of the week!!!! I was thinking I would wait until Monday to call so that they wouldn't say anything about the weather good luck I hope we both have CC by Friday!!!!!

Thanks! Good luck too. Will call Friday and will update you guys.

Was your scan date for a checklist?

[Rune 5]

So, we just sent our AOS & IV packages on 1/29. They arrived on 1/30. This afternoon I got this checklist. I called NVC and they told me they didn't have my documents yet, but my package arrived is now in their mail room as of today and is yet to be scanned in...

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.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______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.govfor instructions on how to obtain, complete, and submit an

Affidavit of Support form.

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

______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 photocopy of the original document listed above. Each applicant must send

a photocopy of the 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.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing authority. Failure to provide the correct document will

delay your case and may result in rescheduling of your interview or refusal of a visa.

The certificate must contain the following information:

Person's date of birth

Person's place of birth

Names of both parents, and

Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records

If the certificate is a photocopy of the certified original document, it must come from the issuing

government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing authority indicating that it is an

extract from the official records.

______5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

Please send a copy of this applicant's original marriage certificate or a copy of the certified marriage

document.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the correct

document will delay your case and may result in rescheduling of your interview, or refusal of a visa.

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring

that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to http://nvc.state.gov/to

determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific guidelines for the requested

document.

______10 - SWEDEN POLICE CERTIFICATE:______________________________

A police certificate criminal record abstract (Utdrag belastningsregistret - utlandsändamål) is a record

taken from the National Police Board and is issued to all persons upon application. Application forms

(including forms in English) for a Swedish national crime record extract (Form RPS 442.1) can be

downloaded from the Swedish Police webpage: www.polisen.se or obtained from the local police

station. Complete instructions regarding payment and the charge for return postage can be found on the

form. A copy of the passport or birth certificate must be included with the application. The police

certificate will not list any criminal offense which occurred more than ten years prior to the certificate

request. Time for processing the application is approximately 2 weeks. The National Police Board will

accept the application by fax or by e-mail. Fax number: 010-56 35334, E-mail address:

brud.rps@polisen.se