NVC Filers - March 2015

[CeeMu 45]

Kels2487,

I did not attach the coversheet that comes with the welcome letter, reason being it came in much later. But i did attach same AOS barcoded cover sheet for both our cases since they are related...CR-1& CR-2(mother and child)and we only paid AOS once for both. i put the same cover for IV and AOS...At the rate of all these checklists, someone please tell me they will not penalise us based on that... #nervous but #hopeful.. Some positive energy please!!

Edited March 19, 2015 by CeeMu

[kit10dog 0]

So sorry!!! Have you called to gain some clarity? It is hard for us give advice cause we don't see your entire case.

Did you have a joint sponsor? What did you use to prove your current annual income?

I have called, asked for supervisor review, I am not sure how to check if it will be done, lady was like "OK, anything else?" I hope someone will review it and find that piece of paper. She confirmed that it's only for "proof of employment"

My wife is a petitioner, the only sponsor, we don't have anyone else (family) in States, so no chance of joint sponsors. For a family of 4 (2 kids) we have around $12000 income from self-employment , my wife made a license in her name, I do all the work over the internet (I did that before when I was in the US but could not extend status and left). There is hardly anything else we can show to prove that self-employment, it's just the license, work done over internet. There are correct schedules in all our taxes for previous years showing self-employment and associated taxed paid. We are also using our cash assets in bank accounts that we have saved in the past. Cash assets cover the 3x difference between income and poverty line for family of 4. Plus our house. We have enough assets, it's just that lil piece of paper - license that they either did not find or don't like.

[OLee 64]

The barcoded sheets are to make sure the documents you mail in are associated with your case # in their system. Make sense?

Makes sense by 100% I really hope I should be fine then, as I included it (from the welcome letter they sent and printed out from the payment portal), but I didn't put them in each envelope (for AOS and IV), but put on top of everything.

Thank you!!!

[Kels2487 96]

Kels2487,

I did not attach the coversheet that comes with the welcome letter, reason being it came in much later. But i did attach same AOS barcoded cover sheet for both our cases since they are related...CR-1& CR-2(mother and child)and we only paid AOS once for both. i put the same cover for IV and AOS...At the rate of all these checklists, someone please tell me they will not penalise us based on that... #nervous but #hopeful.. Some positive energy please!!

I couldn't imagine a checklist for this. Or I've never seen it. And a lot of people don't include the welcome letter bar code coversheet.

If you have scan dates for both of your cases then that means they linked up your package to your case.

[OLee 64]

Kels2487,

I did not attach the coversheet that comes with the welcome letter, reason being it came in much later. But i did attach same AOS barcoded cover sheet for both our cases since they are related...CR-1& CR-2(mother and child)and we only paid AOS once for both. i put the same cover for IV and AOS...At the rate of all these checklists, someone please tell me they will not penalise us based on that... #nervous but #hopeful.. Some positive energy please!!

I read in Saylin's guide (or somebody elses) it is ok to put just AOS barcoded sheet for both cases as IV unlocks much later. I am not sure for the cover sheet from the welcome letter. But it states the same - your case number. You should be alright in my own opinion.

I worry about putting the barcoded sheet ON TOP of the two envelopes (AOS and IV) instead of by putting the barcoded sheet in EACH of them.

I know how easy we lose our sleep over simple details. Lets hope for the best! Good luck to you!

[CeeMu 45]

I couldn't imagine a checklist for this. Or I've never seen it. And a lot of people don't include the welcome letter bar code coversheet.

If you have scan dates for both of your cases then that means they linked up your package to your case.

Thank you... I am trying to re-examine the package in my mind.. i guess its just the tension.... maybe i am close to being reviewed, and i pray i hear your good news pretty soon then mine after.. you are in my prayers..

[CeeMu 45]

I read in Saylin's guide (or somebody elses) it is ok to put just AOS barcoded sheet for both cases as IV unlocks much later. I am not sure for the cover sheet from the welcome letter. But it states the same - your case number. You should be alright in my own opinion.

I worry about putting the barcoded sheet ON TOP of the two envelopes (AOS and IV) instead of by putting the barcoded sheet in EACH of them.

I know how easy we lose our sleep over simple details. Lets hope for the best! Good luck to you!

Thanks for reassuring me..we all need some encouragement here. Its not over until its over!

I am lately losing sleep over NVC's possible decision as days draws closer to finish line..... praying for a CC with all my heart... and i am praying for all my new friends on VJ.

[mrs thb 331]

Yes, we already sent the packet. And I lost my sleep over it

Thank you for your good words, I will somehow try to get some sleep

Good luck to you too!!

get used to this....its going to be the norm until you get the cc and interview.

Thanks for reassuring me..we all need some encouragement here. Its not over until its over!

I am lately losing sleep over NVC's possible decision as days draws closer to finish line..... praying for a CC with all my heart... and i am praying for all my new friends on VJ.

isn't this the truth....and i have a few weeks to wait and I'm on eggshells for you all!

I'm dreaming their coming to my home to personally give me a checklist just to confirm how I did not completed the i 864 properly....argh!!!!

[QM&TD 2]

Has anyone here sent out the packets before the AOS fee status show as paid? Im wondering if the barcode of the cover sheet change if the status of AOS fee change from IN PROGRESS to PAID? Thanks for any help!

[Yaya2014 7]

I paid IV today and waiting for it to clear so that i can complete DS 260. Does anyone know how long it takes for DS 260 to be available?

[CeeMu 45]

get used to this....its going to be the norm until you get the cc and interview.

isn't this the truth....and i have a few weeks to wait and I'm on eggshells for you all!

I'm dreaming their coming to my home to personally give me a checklist just to confirm how I did not completed the i 864 properly....argh!!!!

I can honestly say, the final days really can drive one insane.. I can't wait to put this process behind me already.. especially this suspense feels like when i was waiting for USCIS approval.. Each level has it's challenges

[ABDyJLSO 9]

I paid IV today and waiting for it to clear so that i can complete DS 260. Does anyone know how long it takes for DS 260 to be available?

I think a day or two is normal. Mine was available the next day.

[OLee 64]

Has anyone here sent out the packets before the AOS fee status show as paid? Im wondering if the barcode of the cover sheet change if the status of AOS fee change from IN PROGRESS to PAID? Thanks for any help!

No, the barcoded numbers will remain the same.

[QM&TD 2]

No, the barcoded numbers will remain the same.

Can i just send my packet when the AOS fee status still shows as IN PROGRESS?

[Yaya2014 7]

Thank you

I think a day or two is normal. Mine was available the next day.