NVC Filers - May 2015

[tozzzzlerrrs 22]

Anyone that was able to pay the IV (even by check), was able to fill the DS-260 lately?

We paid by mail and got a receipt dated May 15. As of today, the DS-260 is still not online, neither the IV fee shows as "paid".

[pamjohnson 2]

Hi! Here is a screenshot of the ds 261 in case you want to use the format in your email request.

What is their e-mail address?. I wanna try this..thanks

[J&N071213 57]

What is their e-mail address?. I wanna try this..thanks

You will have to wait for Pauline to answer that, the nvc representative suggested for her to email the ds261 since the system has been down.

[PaulineD 0]

The lady on the phone told me that I could send an e-mail to asknvc@state.gov.

[Spoons 0]

Dear Saylin,

Your NVC wiki page has been of great help for me! Thank you!

I have one specific question regarding one paragraph in your page:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process#Step_7_-_Gather_IV_Package

"Please read the link here [23] for additional documents if applicable (such as petitioner documents in IR-5 cases or divorce/military records or proof of permanent residency, etc)."

Maybe I missed something, but what do you mean exactly by "Proof of permanent residency"? Permanent residency of petitioner or beneficiary?(as I understand the IV package is all about beneficiary) Or in what kind of circumstances this document is required?

Your input is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

[Saylin 1,605]

Dear Saylin,

Your NVC wiki page has been of great help for me! Thank you!

I have one specific question regarding one paragraph in your page:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process#Step_7_-_Gather_IV_Package

"Please read the link here [23] for additional documents if applicable (such as petitioner documents in IR-5 cases or divorce/military records or proof of permanent residency, etc)."

Maybe I missed something, but what do you mean exactly by "Proof of permanent residency"? Permanent residency of petitioner or beneficiary?(as I understand the IV package is all about beneficiary) Or in what kind of circumstances this document is required?

Your input is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Hi, this is referring to the beneficiary when they're not living in their country of birth. For example, if someone was born in the UK but has been living in Canada for a decade, along with everything else needed in the IV package, they also need to send a copy of their Canadian permanent resident card, to show they're legally a resident of Canada.

[beautifulbeach 0]

I will send cashier check on Tuesady. Did anyone fill in DS-260 after paying IV fee by mail?

[Spoons 0]

Hi, this is referring to the beneficiary when they're not living in their country of birth. For example, if someone was born in the UK but has been living in Canada for a decade, along with everything else needed in the IV package, they also need to send a copy of their Canadian permanent resident card, to show they're legally a resident of Canada.

Thank you, dear Saylin, for your prompt response!

You just saved my day. I am about to mail my package tomorrow, and your IV package list alerted me of this document.

This is exactly my situation. I am Chinese citizen living in Finland for 8 years. I will include my Finnish residence permit card.

Below is the content of my IV package, could you please have a look and see if they are adequate?

1. Barcoded cover sheet
2. Cover letter
3. Birth certificate of beneficiary, including English translation
4. Copy of Marriage Certificate
5. Copy of beneficiary’s passport biographic data page
6. Copy of beneficiary's permanent residence permit in Finland, along with English translation
7. Two photographs of beneficiary
8. Copy of police certificate from Finland, issued in Finnish, Swedish and English
9. Police certificate from Japan, original in sealed envelope
10. Police certificate from China, including English translation

Thank you!

[Spoons 0]

Hi, this is referring to the beneficiary when they're not living in their country of birth. For example, if someone was born in the UK but has been living in Canada for a decade, along with everything else needed in the IV package, they also need to send a copy of their Canadian permanent resident card, to show they're legally a resident of Canada.

Dear Saylin,

Pardon me for one more question, for the translation accompanying my Finnish permanent residence card, does it need to be with original signature of the translator?

Considering the new requirement that NVC accept photocopies of civil documents. I am not sure if this applies to translation as well.

I ask because I have submitted the original translation during the I-130 stage, and what I have with me is a photocopy of the translation.

Thank you again!

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you, dear Saylin, for your prompt response!

You just saved my day. I am about to mail my package tomorrow, and your IV package list alerted me of this document.

This is exactly my situation. I am Chinese citizen living in Finland for 8 years. I will include my Finnish residence permit card.

Below is the content of my IV package, could you please have a look and see if they are adequate?

1. Barcoded cover sheet
2. Cover letter
3. Birth certificate of beneficiary, including English translation
4. Copy of Marriage Certificate
5. Copy of beneficiary’s passport biographic data page
6. Copy of beneficiary's permanent residence permit in Finland, along with English translation
7. Two photographs of beneficiary
8. Copy of police certificate from Finland, issued in Finnish, Swedish and English
9. Police certificate from Japan, original in sealed envelope
10. Police certificate from China, including English translation

Thank you!

You're welcome!

And yup, the list looks good to me. Make sure you review if there are any country-specific documents for Finland (as well as any Chinese docs as well since that's where you're from originally.

Dear Saylin,

Pardon me for one more question, for the translation accompanying my Finnish permanent residence card, does it need to be with original signature of the translator?

Considering the new requirement that NVC accept photocopies of civil documents. I am not sure if this applies to translation as well.

I ask because I have submitted the original translation during the I-130 stage, and what I have with me is a photocopy of the translation.

Thank you again!

I believe a copy would be fine (since originals are no longer needed at NVC).

I would say you might need it at the interview, but since the interview will take place in Finland, a translation shouldn't be necessary, so the original Finnish permanent resident card should be sufficient (so make sure you bring that card with you to the interview).

[Spoons 0]

You're welcome!

And yup, the list looks good to me. Make sure you review if there are any country-specific documents for Finland (as well as any Chinese docs as well since that's where you're from originally.

I believe a copy would be fine (since originals are no longer needed at NVC).

I would say you might need it at the interview, but since the interview will take place in Finland, a translation shouldn't be necessary, so the original Finnish permanent resident card should be sufficient (so make sure you bring that card with you to the interview).

Thank you, dear Saylin, for your review and reminding!

I will double check country specific documents for China and Finland. And remember residence card to interview as well.

I deeply appreciate your help! Have a nice day!

[drwhoman5 0]

Hello all,

I am having the same problem trying to pay the fees on the website.

I also have a question related to the package that includes the affidavit of support and how to fill it out for co-sponsers. I am the petitioner for my wife and I need to file the I-864 affidavit of support. I have not worked in the US for many years so I do not meet the requirements. My parents will be my co-sponsers. They are retired, married, and file taxes as married filing jointly. Should my Dad file the I-864 form as "I am the only joint sponser" and my mom files an I-864A to combine their income as they do on their taxes, or do my Mom and Dad both file I-864 forms as the "first" and "second" of two joint sponsers?

thank you

Brian

[joshuah57 14]

I will send cashier check on Tuesady. Did anyone fill in DS-260 after paying IV fee by mail?

I was just about a send a check myself on Thursday of last week. I even paid for and printed a label from USPS. I was then talking to the wife and checked again on the NVC website. Lo and behold, I was able to make a payment online. At this point, it is still showing "In process", but it has only been 2 business days. I expect it to show paid either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Up until this last Thursday, the fee area for the IV application was all blank like in the previous post.

Hopefully it means their system is starting to get back online after these 2 weeks...or is it 3 now

[rony.rude 3]

My fee area still showing blank and 0$.

I've sent check last week, might reach them tomorrow. Let's see if ds260 can be filled.

[SimonSailor 4]

Has anyone had any further luck logging in to CEAC? I assume with it being Memorial Day weekend, the situation isn't likely to change before Monday - is there any other way to access/ file DS-261?