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Is the birth certificate not in English, even partially?

If there is another language on there, you probably would need certified translation.

Dear all, seeing that you guys are talking about the birth certificate, a question just popped in my head!

My birth certificate is Romanian but it has lines in French and English as well. Like for example:

Numele (romanian)

Name: Ionela

Nom (french)

And so on.. So basically my entire birth certificate has translations in French and English. Do you guys think I still need to get it translated?? :/

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Perhaps I'm speaking out of turn but it is not meant that way. I think that it is probably an error on the website saying they are working on January 2014. People have phoned them and been told they a

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Wow that was scary. Hope your husband is doing ok now. Praying for his quick recovery.

I am just happy now for everyone's progress at NVC. Hope we will get case complete without checklist soon! :)

Thank you.... Yes he's in pain but will be ok. In Jesus name i pray we won't get any check list or disappointing news.

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Dear all, seeing that you guys are talking about the birth certificate, a question just popped in my head!

My birth certificate is Romanian but it has lines in French and English as well. Like for example:

Numele (romanian)

Name: Ionela

Nom (french)

And so on.. So basically my entire birth certificate has translations in French and English. Do you guys think I still need to get it translated?? :/

If you want to be on the safe side get them translated even though there's English translation on your birth certificate. Maybe the best thing to do is call NVC for better advise. (In my opinion i don't see the need to) . Better to be safe then sorry.

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Thanks for the encouragement. Hope you catch up to us soon. NVC should have your case number any day now.

Your welcome! I hope so because my husband just recently got in a car accident on his birthday (August 21st) and got a gash and 14 stitches to his head. (TMI)

Hey Mama....I really hope that your husband gets better! Nothing worse than having your hubby in pain and you are not close to console and comfort!

Please update if there are major changes, he will be fine though!

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OKay, hi everyone (again)..

I am feeling so lost and dumb being in this process. My husband is the USC and doesn't have as much time as I do, to check all the facts and sites and document requirements etc.

We paid the AOS fee yesterday and I filled out the Choice of Agent form two Days ago. Is there anything we can do now to speed things up? Waiting for the IV fee to become available. If I'm not mistaken, it seems like som people are sending away packages to the NVC Before paying IV and completing DS-260..? I Wish there was an NVC guide for dummies available. I Want to be as proactive as possible and not put so much pressure on my husband..

Thank you all for your help and patience.

Love, Daniel

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OKay, hi everyone (again)..

I am feeling so lost and dumb being in this process. My husband is the USC and doesn't have as much time as I do, to check all the facts and sites and document requirements etc.

We paid the AOS fee yesterday and I filled out the Choice of Agent form two Days ago. Is there anything we can do now to speed things up? Waiting for the IV fee to become available. If I'm not mistaken, it seems like som people are sending away packages to the NVC Before paying IV and completing DS-260..? I Wish there was an NVC guide for dummies available. I Want to be as proactive as possible and not put so much pressure on my husband..

Thank you all for your help and patience.

Love, Daniel

Hi Daniel,

Don't worry. Two weeks ago I was doing exactly the same things as you just did and I just felt as helpless. It will be fine! Here's what I suggest you can do:

1) Yes, you can start preparing your package and send it immediately. The earlier they receive it, the earlier they're supposed to look at your case. You can use your AOS cover sheet on it that will be released after your status shows as PAID (2-3 days). Go look at the NVC site ( check if you're available for EP (Electronic Processing) - if you are, you can send all your documents via email.

2) Your case is probably locked right now, but I would call again in 4-5 days to see if they can review your DS-261 on the phone with you. When they do so, your IV fee will be invoiced in 1 day - after you pay that, you can fill in your DS-260.

So I think your game plan should be: prepare and send packages / call NVC to review DS-261 / pay IV fee.

Good luck! Keep us posted!

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OKay, hi everyone (again)..

I am feeling so lost and dumb being in this process. My husband is the USC and doesn't have as much time as I do, to check all the facts and sites and document requirements etc.

We paid the AOS fee yesterday and I filled out the Choice of Agent form two Days ago. Is there anything we can do now to speed things up? Waiting for the IV fee to become available. If I'm not mistaken, it seems like som people are sending away packages to the NVC Before paying IV and completing DS-260..? I Wish there was an NVC guide for dummies available. I Want to be as proactive as possible and not put so much pressure on my husband..

Thank you all for your help and patience.

Love, Daniel

Hi Daniel,

Yes you can send AOS and IV package even before you pay IV fee and fill out DS-260. Just make sure you include the bar code given through email after you paid AOS.

As for now, prepare all your package and call NVC after around 3-5 days to ask them to review your DS-261.

Best of luck! Please keep us updated.

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USCIS

02/09/2015 - Husband mailed I-130 package to USCIS

02/11/2015 - NOA1 e-mail received, Vermont Service Center

02/20/2015 - NOA1 mail received

07/09/2015 - Approved! NOA2 e-mail received.

NVC

07/17/2015 - NVC received

08/06/2015 - Case number assigned, submitted DS-261 and paid AOS bill

08/15/2015 - Received welcome letter

08/15/2015 - Sent AOS & IV package

08/19/2015 - NVC received AOS & IV package (scan date)

08/21/2015 - Paid IV bill

08/24/2015 - submitted DS-260

09/04/2015 - Case Complete! (16 days after scan date)

09/10/2015 - Got interview date - Oct 27, 2015

09/14/2015 - Received interview letter (P4) via e-mail

Embassy

10/02/2015 - Medical done

10/27/2015 - Interview in Jakarta

10/27/2015 - Visa Approved! Praise the Lord :dancing:

10/28/2015 - CEAC status changed to issued

10/29/2015 - Visa in hand!

10/31/2015 - ELIS fee paid

11/26/2015 - POE : Washington, DC

12/23/2015 - Green Card in hand. Thank you Jesus! :star:

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

I-751 Timeline

10/26/2017 - Mailed out our ROC package to VSC

10/28/2017 - Delivered at VSC

10/30/2017 - NOA dated

11/13/2017 - Received NOA letter in mail

11/27/2017 - Received biometrics appointment letter

12/04/2017 - Biometrics appointment

08/13/2018 - Received 18 months notice letter

12/18/2018 - New Card is being produced

12/27/2018 - Received 10-year GC in the mail

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Dear all, seeing that you guys are talking about the birth certificate, a question just popped in my head!

My birth certificate is Romanian but it has lines in French and English as well. Like for example:

Numele (romanian)

Name: Ionela

Nom (french)

And so on.. So basically my entire birth certificate has translations in French and English. Do you guys think I still need to get it translated?? :/

Hi Lonela,

I have something similar. I have lived in Switzerland for some time, so I had to send police reports from there. The police report was written in four different languages (one being English), so I felt I didn't need to translate it.

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Hi Lonela,

I have something similar. I have lived in Switzerland for some time, so I had to send police reports from there. The police report was written in four different languages (one being English), so I felt I didn't need to translate it.

Thank you @BRlove ! I was also thinking the same but being so scared about this whole process, I just went ahead and got it translated as @BHSMama said...better to be safe than sorry!

@BHSMama .. No point on calling the NVC honestly. Plus, i'm always calling them from Romania and it aint really cheap :/ Trying not to get a heart attack when getting the phone bill, lol !

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Tonight I was able to have my DS-261 reviewed on phone and my email was finally added to the system!! God is good!

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Just got off the phone and they still can't get into it. Rep claimed she was going to send it to her sup to see if they could have it unlocked but she didn't sound really convincing. Why won't they hurry up so they can take my money?!?!?!?! :ranting: :ranting:

09/27/14 Married :content:

12/03/14 Became a US citizen :star:

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02/25/15 130 Petition sent

02/27/15 NOA1 date :clock:

07/23/15 NOA2 date

08/03/15 Mailed to NVC

08/07/15 NVC Received

08/19/15 Case number assigned, submitted DS-261

08/20/15 Paid AOS bill

08/25/15 Received welcome letter

08/25/15 Sent AOS & IV package

08/31/15 DS-261 reviewed

08/31/15 AOS & IV scan date confirmed by Sup.

09/02/15 Received IV bill by email

09/03/15 Paid IV bill

09/09/15 Submitted DS-260

09/17/15 Case Completed @ NVC

10/06/15 Expedite Request sent to NVC

11/12/15 Contacted Sen. Marco Rubio for assistance with expedite by email

11/19/15 Expedite Approved

12/9/15 Medical

12/11/15 Interview (Approved)

12/14/15 CEAC Status changed to AP

12/15/15 CEAC Status Changed to Issued

12/18/15 Picked up Passport & booked hubby's ticket.

12/31/15 Ring in the New Years together after 4 years!!!! :dancing:

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Hi all,

A bit of an update on us. I made an appointment to see an immigration officer, it's tomorrow. I called in to USCIS today and was able to speak with an immigration officer over the phone. They said they received the details of the security check a little over a month ago (or the security check cleared, can't remember exactly what he said) and the case is just waiting on a decision... he said the decision is "right around the corner." I'm thinking of cancelling tomorrow's appointment, what do you guys think?

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Dear all, seeing that you guys are talking about the birth certificate, a question just popped in my head!

My birth certificate is Romanian but it has lines in French and English as well. Like for example:

Numele (romanian)

Name: Ionela

Nom (french)

And so on.. So basically my entire birth certificate has translations in French and English. Do you guys think I still need to get it translated?? :/

I had one document like yours, with English, Spanish, and French. I decided to leave it as is. Didn't translate it. I think that as long as the English translation is readable on the document, you should be fine. :)

10/09/14 - Marriage (L)

02/03/15 - I-130 Sent

02/09/15 - NOA1 :clock:

07/20/15 - NOA2 :dancing:

07/28/15 - USCIS sent case to NVC

08/03/15 - NVC received case

08/14/15 - NVC assigned Case # and IIN #

08/20/15- Paid AOS and IV Fees

08/22/15 - Submitted DS-260

08/25/15 - Sent AOS/IV Packages

08/31/15 - Scan Date (NVC Rep Confirmed by phone) :clock:

09/17/15 - CASE COMPLETE!!!! (NVC Rep Confirmed by phone - 17 days from scan date) :dancing::dance::dancing:

09/24/15 - Received Email with CC Confirmation Letter

10/01/15 - Called NVC, and got Interview Scheduled!! :dancing::dance::dancing:

10/06/15 - Received Interview Letter with Instructions (P4) via Email

10/09/15 - Received Interview Letter with Instructions (P4) via Mail

11/20/15 - Medical Appt.

11/23/15 - Biometrics Appt.

11/24/15 - Interview in Ciudad Juarez, MX - APPROVED!! :D

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Hi all,

A bit of an update on us. I made an appointment to see an immigration officer, it's tomorrow. I called in to USCIS today and was able to speak with an immigration officer over the phone. They said they received the details of the security check a little over a month ago (or the security check cleared, can't remember exactly what he said) and the case is just waiting on a decision... he said the decision is "right around the corner." I'm thinking of cancelling tomorrow's appointment, what do you guys think?

My opinion is keep your infopass appt, make sure you express your concerns, ask for service request or anything to show that you are trying to see results from them. All you lose is a bit of time.

If you guys have any questions specifically for me,

I will be glad to help via private message.

01-22-15 - married (L)
02-09-15 - i130 sent
02-10-15 - i130 received
02-12-15 - i130 NOA1; scanned
02-23-15 - i129f NOA1; scanned
07-30-15 - i130 NOA2; approved, i129f RFE
08-07-15 - i129f response rec'd
08-10-15 - i130 sent/received by nvc
08-14-15 - i130 nvc scan
08-19-15 - i129 NOA2; approved
08-21-15 - case #, IIN, BIN assigned, 261 completed
08-24-15 - Paid for AOS fee (IN PROCESS)
08-25-15 - AOS Fee (PAID), DS-261 reviewed on phone, email added to system, Sent AOS/IV package(I-864EZ, '14/'13/'12 tax transcripts, most recent pay stub, birth/marriage/police clearance cert.'s, 2 passport photos, 2 front/2 back passport pages)
08-26-15 - Paid for IV fee (IN PROCESS), AOS/IV package SCAN DATE, rec'd first e-mail from nvc
08-27-15 - IV Fee (PAID), DS-260 Submitted
09-16-15 - CASE COMPLETE (21 days since documents' scan, 1 months 2 days since NVC scan date)
09-21-15 - P4 Interview letter received
10-01-15 - Medical @10am, Case "In Transit"
10-08-15 - OFC appt @430pm
10-13-15 - Immigrant Visa interview @1030am - VISA APPROVED

When you think that God's timing takes too long
God is good, just believe in His timing!!!

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Interview steps: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview.html
Preparation for interview: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare.html
Medical Examination: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare/medical-examination.html
Documents required for interview: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare/interview-preparation-required-documents.html
After the interview: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/after.html
Mumbai's US consulate: http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/

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Hi all,

A bit of an update on us. I made an appointment to see an immigration officer, it's tomorrow. I called in to USCIS today and was able to speak with an immigration officer over the phone. They said they received the details of the security check a little over a month ago (or the security check cleared, can't remember exactly what he said) and the case is just waiting on a decision... he said the decision is "right around the corner." I'm thinking of cancelling tomorrow's appointment, what do you guys think?

I don't want to advice to cancel or not to cancel your appt, but I can tell you that when you call USCIS, and a long period has passed without the approval of your case, they will approve your case if not the next day you called them, the following day. I say that because that happened to me and to others. I called on a Friday and had an discussion with Customer Service at USCIS asking why my case hadn't been approved and after a discussion, frustrated...I hanged up. I was really sad, because C.S. Rep said that it can take even months for my case to get approved. However, the Monday that followed, I check the status and it showed Approved! So, it is up to you to ether keep or cancel the appt. But I am sure you will get your case approved soon! Don't lose hope! We are all with you! :)

10/09/14 - Marriage (L)

02/03/15 - I-130 Sent

02/09/15 - NOA1 :clock:

07/20/15 - NOA2 :dancing:

07/28/15 - USCIS sent case to NVC

08/03/15 - NVC received case

08/14/15 - NVC assigned Case # and IIN #

08/20/15- Paid AOS and IV Fees

08/22/15 - Submitted DS-260

08/25/15 - Sent AOS/IV Packages

08/31/15 - Scan Date (NVC Rep Confirmed by phone) :clock:

09/17/15 - CASE COMPLETE!!!! (NVC Rep Confirmed by phone - 17 days from scan date) :dancing::dance::dancing:

09/24/15 - Received Email with CC Confirmation Letter

10/01/15 - Called NVC, and got Interview Scheduled!! :dancing::dance::dancing:

10/06/15 - Received Interview Letter with Instructions (P4) via Email

10/09/15 - Received Interview Letter with Instructions (P4) via Mail

11/20/15 - Medical Appt.

11/23/15 - Biometrics Appt.

11/24/15 - Interview in Ciudad Juarez, MX - APPROVED!! :D

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Hey Mama....I really hope that your husband gets better! Nothing worse than having your hubby in pain and you are not close to console and comfort!

Please update if there are major changes, he will be fine though!

Thanks! He's getting better, just taking it one day at a time.

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