NVC Filers - August 2015

[Nicole_1228 5]

My case was mailed August 14th and NVC says it was receieved yesterday! Yours is probably there as well

[Thozelle 16]

Call. Some received notification from USCIS for when it wa sent to NVC but I wasn't that fortunate.

About 7 days from when USCIS ships it to NVC for them to recieve it and then about 12 days from when they receive to when they assign a case number.

Our NOA2 approved 5Aug, Called today and learned NVC received on 17 Aug.

[wgl8 6]

Can we staple individual forms like I-864, Tax returns, pay checks etc. and then put the clips for all together. I heard the word NVS scan and I did not hear from anyone on this topic regarding stapling. Please suggest on doing stapling the individual group of pages within a form like I-864 etc.

Thanks.

[anonymous88 4]

Your best bet is to call daily.

I received an email when USCIS sent the case because I signed up for email update from the login online (not the form you submit with the petition)... but I didn't get any email about NVC receiving it. It took 8 days after USCIS sent it (not approve it) for NVC to get it for me.

How do we get to know the case is received by NVC. Are they sending an email? Or I better call?

[jayisis 13]

After uscis sent my case on August 10th, nvc got it on the same day. It does not take many days for the package to travel.

However, nvc will say they "received" your case only when they scan the package. That takes a few days or even a week. My scan date was August 14th.

It did not take more than a day for my case to go from Nebraska to New Hampshire lol

[lbreal1 16]

I think they use carrier services in between the agencies. USCIS sent me an update that my case was sent to NVC on August 10th and the rep at NVC told they physically received the file in the building on the 10th but it was scanned on the 14th and the case number was available on the 21st . Now waiting for the fees to be available. As of this morning no invoice yet. Maybe it will be available on Monday if not later on today

[Saylin 1,605]

Can we staple individual forms like I-864, Tax returns, pay checks etc. and then put the clips for all together. I heard the word NVS scan and I did not hear from anyone on this topic regarding stapling. Please suggest on doing stapling the individual group of pages within a form like I-864 etc.

Thanks.

I do NOT recommend stapling anything whatsoever. Officers will have to remove all staples, so please use paperclips instead. Staples are annoying to remove and time-consuming, whereas paperclips are easy and fast. Put yourself in the officer's shoes, about to review YOUR package. Would you rather remove staples or paperclips?

[Gazala 0]

Hello.. All..!!

I am new to this Forum..as well I am new to Bisa Journey..!

My Case is CR-1 and at NVC..

Completed the AOS and IV package!

Completed DS-260 too finally today morning..!

Our documents were recieved by NVC on August 6' 2015 ..

And They are taking 30 days for review..

I just wanted to ask i read all this new words here..

Scan date

3N/A's

Cc and all.. What does this mean? Can anybody help me out?

And Yeah.. My consulate is BMB

Any other here who is in the sameboat as me?

[Urvashi 11]

Hello.. All..!!

I am new to this Forum..as well I am new to Bisa Journey..!

My Case is CR-1 and at NVC..

Completed the AOS and IV package!

Completed DS-260 too finally today morning..!

Our documents were recieved by NVC on August 6' 2015 ..

And They are taking 30 days for review..

I just wanted to ask i read all this new words here..

Scan date

3N/A's

Cc and all.. What does this mean? Can anybody help me out?

And Yeah.. My consulate is BMB

Any other here who is in the sameboat as me?

Hello Gazala, I will have my interview at the Bombay consulate too and my scan date is 12th of August.

So, scan date is the date the NVC received your documents. So your scan date will be 6th of august.

3 N/A's show up on your CEAC website account when you log in. The AOS and IV fee that are showing right now as "PAID" will change to N/A, same with the IV application(DS-260).

CC stands for case complete. The NVC will review all your documents and if everything is fine, it will complete your case. Hence, you will get a CASE COMPLETE, after which the NVC will schedule your interview in Bombay.

Hope that was helpful.

[Diana&Tim 3]

Hi everybody !

We have filled the DS261 this morning and also paid the US$ 120.- (status of payment: In Process)

I´m getting my civil documents, these will be in spanish, and I know the must be translated.

But y question is: Is neccesary to use the Apostilles for every page of my civil documents?? (as I did when we send our case to the UCSIS).

Does anyone from South America or any where can help me?

Thanks in advance !

Hi Jovi, I'm from Perú also, but still I'm waiting NOA2. PD 03/24/15.

I was reading about civil documents and I think We don't need apostilles of documents. Just must be translated

"Translation Requirements

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

Translation is accurate, and

Translator is competent to translate".

"Technically, according to the requirements, no, you don't need translations. HOWEVER, I highly recommend getting translations done because I have seen people at NVC get checklists for non-translated documents"

Well, If I was wrong let me know, i will still looking.

Regards

Diana

[Diana&Tim 3]

Hi Jovi, I'm from Perú also, but still I'm waiting NOA2. PD 03/24/15.

I was reading about civil documents and I think We don't need apostilles of documents. Just must be translated

"Translation Requirements

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

Translation is accurate, and

Translator is competent to translate".

"Technically, according to the requirements, no, you don't need translations. HOWEVER, I highly recommend getting translations done because I have seen people at NVC get checklists for non-translated documents"

Well, If I was wrong let me know, i will still looking.

Regards

Diana

Hi Jovi, i found this link http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/policy_updates/National%20_Visa_Center_No_Longer_Collecting_Original_Civil_Documents_November_2014.pdf

Summary: The National Visa Center (NVC) will cease collecting original civil documents in support of immigrant visa (IV) applications as of November 12, 2014. Most applicants will be required to submit photocopies of supporting documents (such as birth, marriage, and police certificates) and will be instructed to take their original documents to their interviews for review. This does not include Affidavit of Support forms, which petitioners will still submit to NVC for initial evaluation.

Edited August 22, 2015 by Diana&Tim

[Diana&Tim 3]

Hi everybody !

We have filled the DS261 this morning and also paid the US$ 120.- (status of payment: In Process)

I´m getting my civil documents, these will be in spanish, and I know the must be translated.

But y question is: Is neccesary to use the Apostilles for every page of my civil documents?? (as I did when we send our case to the UCSIS).

Does anyone from South America or any where can help me?

Thanks in advance !

Hi Jovi, i found this link http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/policy_updates/National%20_Visa_Center_No_Longer_Collecting_Original_Civil_Documents_November_2014.pdf

Summary: The National Visa Center (NVC) will cease collecting original civil documents in support of immigrant visa (IV) applications as of November 12, 2014. Most applicants will be required to submit photocopies of supporting documents (such as birth, marriage, and police certificates) and will be instructed to take their original documents to their interviews for review. This does not include Affidavit of Support forms, which petitioners will still submit to NVC for initial evaluation.

[quylam2302 0]

Yeah my case was CC last month and i sent mail to upgrade from F2A to CR1 like you but it been 25 days , make call yesterday and NVC still say not review yet Did you call everyday ? how long it take for you to upgrade ?

I just called NVC and they told me that my case was upgraded from F2A to CR1/IR1, and my scan date is August 19th 2015, now it's time to count 30days.
Good luck to everyone

[Jovi&James 14]

Hi Diana! It's great you're from Perú too.

Thanks for the information, I have read about it too but at this forum I have found a lot of information and I was confused, so yesterday my husband called to NVC and they told him that all civil documents (I mean beneficiary's) must be copies, not original, because we will take the originals to our interview in Lima.

Also, we don't need the Apostilles either the translation... weird isn't? Then my husband insisted with the same question "are you sure civil documents don't need translation? " and they said: yes, no translation because the interview will ve there (Lima)...

So I am preparing the civil documents to send to my husband...

[Gazala 0]

Hello Gazala, I will have my interview at the Bombay consulate too and my scan date is 12th of August.

So, scan date is the date the NVC received your documents. So your scan date will be 6th of august.

3 N/A's show up on your CEAC website account when you log in. The AOS and IV fee that are showing right now as "PAID" will change to N/A, same with the IV application(DS-260).

CC stands for case complete. The NVC will review all your documents and if everything is fine, it will complete your case. Hence, you will get a CASE COMPLETE, after which the NVC will schedule your interview in Bombay.

Hope that was helpful.

Thank you so much ..Urvashi! That was really helpful.. All things done from my side.. Lets see what happens next! We are too close..in our journey! Wish you all the best for the upcoming tracks! Keep in touch!

Edited August 23, 2015 by Gazala