NVC Filers - March 2015

[newtothelift 15]

I think it took 4 days initially because there was specific items missing which my lawyer some how did not send in with the pack such as marriage certificate and polic record and she expressed sent them that day.

But it took them approximately 25 days to review your documents once your lawyer had sent them?

[BrendanT 8]

Yes would say it took them exactly a month to review the document and send out this second checklist. Lawyer advises we answered one question incorrectly in regards to dependants as originally we did not need to complete the financial support form but then realised we should.

[newtothelift 15]

Yes would say it took them exactly a month to review the document and send out this second checklist. Lawyer advises we answered one question incorrectly in regards to dependants as originally we did not need to complete the financial support form but then realised we should.

Sorry to keep bugging you with questions. So you filed from the United States and through the NVC in New Hampshire right?

I am just amazed that they got back to you so quickly when only a month ago I was waiting for 64 days....

[BrendanT 8]

Sorry to keep bugging you with questions. So you filed from the United States and through the NVC in New Hampshire right?

I am just amazed that they got back to you so quickly when only a month ago I was waiting for 64 days....

Filed everything from San Diego. I noticed the average may be like 58 days on VJ at the moment but some have been as quick as a month and some have been almost 3.. A little luck is needed I guess. Would say we have been lucky but right now don't feel like that with this checklist. Edited March 27, 2015 by BrendanT

[CanadianGirl123 31]

Awwww!!! You poor thing!!! They will probably clear it up soon and leave all of us 1950 style filers out to dry! :/ It's cliche to say, but I do believe that everything happens in perfect timing... It's hard to see in that moment, but it definitely becomes clear in the future (at least for me!) This freaking visa process has forced me into seeing and believing this!

Best of luck to you! It will be over before we know it

Thank you! Yes, I tell myself that a lot and it does help to hear it! Best of luck to you as well! May the NVC be a distant memory for all of us soon!!

[ariani 71]

Just to ask. I notice that a few of the above posters had their documents reviewed in 38, 40 and 48 days. Does this mean that the NVC has reduced the waiting time considerably since January and February?

I had a checklist on the 26th feb (after 64 days) and my documents were re-received on the 6th March. It would be amazing if I hear back within 40 days!

Start calling within 7-10 days unless NVC has another freaky Friday (not today) where they review 3-4 days worth of cases at once.

[TexasLaing2014 9]

Guys ......

I got a CC Today!!!!! Scan Date 20th February!!!

where too now!!?

[newtothelift 15]

Guys ......

I got a CC Today!!!!! Scan Date 20th February!!!

where too now!!?

Congrats! That is great news.

I may only have 14 days left

[Saylin 1,605]

Oh yes, I called the IRS of course...and was basically told it was absolutely necessary, and that my accountant should know this, that this was "common knowledge"...and she read all the rules to me over the phone. Honestly, it seems like a gray area to me- I looked online for that info and it seems it could be interpreted that way...but as of now my situation is the IRS says they WILL NOT process my 2013 1040X- and therefor my 2014 taxes as well- without my foreign spouse (Married filing separate) having an ITIN #. so I am praying I squeek by at NVC with the info they have now (all of my transcripts from 2011, 2012 and a printed copy of the filed 2013 1040X amended taxes). Fingers crossed, because otherwise this will be another few months at the very least on top of the 60 days for my checklist (

Here is a copy of the W-7 "rules" for who must apply--- I highlighted the one I think they are applying- but I don't understand how this applies to MFS? Married Filing Jointly, yes...but????grrrr

Who Must Apply

Any individual who is not eligible to get a SSN but who must furnish a taxpayer identification number must apply for an ITIN on Form W-7. Examples include the following.

• A nonresident alien individual claiming reduced withholding under an applicable income tax treaty for which an ITIN is required (see Regulations section 1.1441-1(e)(4)(vii)(A)). Also see Pub. 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities.

• A nonresident alien individual not eligible for a SSN who is required to file a U.S. tax return or who is filing a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund.

• A nonresident alien individual not eligible for a SSN who elects to file a joint U.S. tax return with a spouse who is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

• A U.S. resident alien (based on the substantial presence test) who files a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for a SSN. For information about the substantial presence test, see Pub. 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.

• An alien spouse claimed as an exemption on a U.S. tax return who is not eligible to get a SSN.

• An alien individual eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible to get a SSN. To determine if an alien individual is eligible to be claimed as a dependent on a U.S. tax return, see Pub. 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information, and Pub. 519.

• A nonresident alien student, professor, or researcher who is required to file a U.S. tax return but who is not eligible for a SSN, or who is claiming an exception to the tax return filing requirement.

• A dependent/spouse of a nonresident alien U.S. visa holder, who is not eligible for a SSN.

AND I just found this nugget of info on www.americansabroad.org regarding NRA spouses who DO not live in US and are filing MFS...it seems they agree with IRS that an ITIN will be required.

https://americansabroad.org/issues/taxation/us-tax-implications-of-a-non-american-spouse/

2. Choose to treat spouse as nonresident alien for tax purposes.

If you decide you don't want to include your NRA spouse's income on your U.S. tax return, you generally will have to use the filing status of "married, separate".

If you file as “married, separate” AND your spouse has no income from sources within the US AND is not claimed as a dependent of another US taxpayer, you CAN claim an exemption for your NRA spouse (See IRS Publication 17). You need to be sure to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification number for your spouse before filing the return. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf

So either that's new, or you got a real nitpick of an employee at the IRS

I'd suggest getting that W7 done pronto though as you'll need 2014 tax information at the interview.

[mrs thb 331]

Guys ......

I got a CC Today!!!!! Scan Date 20th February!!!

where too now!!?

you sent your docs in december, so why a scan date of feb? did you get a checklist?

[Frips 166]

After CC and interview letter and CEAC status "In Transit" received a NVC checklist.

OK, this checklist is not supprise because we use assets but the time of it IS.

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants

[bigc11 2]

Just checked in ceac portal and it is showing 3 N/A's! Unfortunately NVC closed to confirm a case complete, can't wait until monday! Scan date of Feb. 23rd, today would be day 32.

[BellaRose_09 13]

I called nvc to inquire about my case and they said its currently taking 45 days to be reviewed this is good so hopefully its no more 60 days for all of us..

Thank you so much for the update..Believe it or not this bring so much joy to my husband and I...I called yesterday to the NVC to confirm if my package arrived in there facility. I have a scan date of 03/20, but the rep just confirmed that it looks like they received it,but it hasn't been reviewed, that i must wait 60 days for them to process. I'm just hoping and praying for a speedy process like all of us on VJ.

Good luck to you!!

[laucs72 3]

Hello all,

Don't know if this question has been asked before, I actually checked but couldn't find it.

For my DS-261, I chose my self (the benficiary) as the agent. I currently live in Colombia with my husband but we decided to use my aunt's address in the US for the DS-261 under my name, so she could mail us anything through express couRier (because regular mail in Colombia takes forever)

I now believe this was a huge mistake given that it would mean that I changed my address to the US....=(=(

WHat do you guys thinnk? Any advice or opinion would be highly appreciated.

Best,

[shuttle 2]

i plan to package all the forms for onward mailing to the NVC myself, can i have my wife(beneficiary) scan all those documents required of her to me to print out, does the nvc accept scanned document, and the forms that the beneficiary completes, does that require wet signature, im trying to see if I can help my wife complete those forms here by myself ? and lastly the letter of employment, can that be addressed to 'To whom it may concern" or it need to be addressed to the NVC ? please i will appreciate if anyone can help with this