NVC Filers - August 2015

[jayisis 13]

So once the CC is there AND you get the case transferred to the embassy.

THAN the next step is medical and interview.

What does the beneficiary have to take with them? I want to send my spouse a copy of all the things I have and want to know if I should be sending anything specific?

I heard she needs confirmation of the DS-260 being submitted?

Can someone please list those items?

Visit this link:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare.html

Find your consulate in the drop-down and download the pdf. That should have the list of items you need to bring to interview

[draga 14]

If the 20 day trend holds then we should get CC Monday. Really hoping that's true!!!

[j-zealous 13]

So we got our agent of choice yesterday on the phone... This evening I got an email with the IV bill. Checked on line and we are able to pay it now... Please don't wait any long period of time. Have them review on the phone so that you can move along

[jayisis 13]

So we got our agent of choice yesterday on the phone... This evening I got an email with the IV bill. Checked on line and we are able to pay it now... Please don't wait any long period of time. Have them review on the phone so that you can move along

Did they decline to review DS261 every day since August 10? I'm currently on hold to request review...

[jayisis 13]

Did they decline to review DS261 every day since August 10? I'm currently on hold to request review...

Woohooo! I just had my DS261 reviewed! and my email is finally added to the system!! Thank God!

[e-square12 4]

Sounds good. I for one am looking forward to hearing about your recipe of success

Hey jayisis,

I'm replying here to help anybody else who may have the same question or concerns. Always check the NVC website for detailed information on the required documentation:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html

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I think I read the guides here in VS so many times that I just knew what to do and how to do it. After reading many bad experiences for simple things or even details that were there but not clear enough for the NVC, I decided to make sure there was no doubt in any of the information/documents I submitted. Below is what I included for my packages (same thing I listed on my cover letters):

IV (Civil Documents):

● Document Cover Sheet

● Supporting Documents – Cover Letter

● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate

● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Divorce Certificate (Marriage Termination)

● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Marriage Certificate

● *Translation/Certified Copy of Biographic Data Page of Beneficiary’s Passport

● Two (2) passport-size photographs of beneficiary (case number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both)

● *Translation/Certified Police Clearance Certificate

NOTE: * = indicates photocopy of original document, certification/apostille [might be country specific, not sure], and translation.

AOS (Financial) Documents:

● AOS Bar-coded Cover Sheet

● AOS Cover Letter

● Form I-864EZ (signed and dated)

○ Form I-864EZ Supplement - Additional Information (for reference only)

● 2014 Tax Transcript (did not file on 2013 and 2012)

● 2014 W2 Forms (Qty. X – sorted from most recent)

● Employment/Income Verification Letter

○ Proof of Income

● Pay stubs from the most recent 3 months (March 2015 – July 2015)

● Proof of US Status (Birth Certificate and Passport Bio Page)

Supplement: I created a MS Word document with additional information to explain/support answers given in the I-184EZ. Example: I did not file tax returns for the last three years (only one - 2014), but I still checked the box because I included the most recent tax transcript.

I had a few issues/concerns that were specific to my case so I used that space to elaborate or explain my answers from the form.

NOTE 1: Make sure you use the correct income for the I-184EZ. You can find the simple and quick answer in the instructions for the I-184 (normal) - I submitted a copy of the page that specified which income I had to use based on the return I filed (1040 in my case). I highlighted that section as reference for the NVC officer.

NOTE 2: Place of Residence: I did not leave that space empty (last minute change). I rewrote my mailing address and explained why in the supplement (mailing and place of residence were the same in my case).

NOTE 3: I labeled everything (yes, EVERYTHING) with our case number using Avery labels (2/3" x 1-3/4"). You can buy those at Walmart or an office supply store. Make sure you do not cover any important information when using these. I mostly used the top right corner or the top center of the page to put these labels. MAKE SURE YOUR CASE NUMBER IS CORRECT BEFORE PRINTING THE LABELS.

NOTE 4: I used paper clips to hold groups of documents together - no staples.

Those are the things I remember at the moment. If you have any other questions let me know. Good luck!

[jayisis 13]

Hey jayisis,

I'm replying here to help anybody else who may have the same question or concerns. Always check the NVC website for detailed information on the required documentation:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

I think I read the guides here in VS so many times that I just knew what to do and how to do it. After reading many bad experiences for simple things or even details that were there but not clear enough for the NVC, I decided to make sure there was no doubt in any of the information/documents I submitted. Below is what I included for my packages (same thing I listed on my cover letters):

IV (Civil Documents):

● Document Cover Sheet

● Supporting Documents Cover Letter

● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Beneficiarys Birth Certificate

● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Divorce Certificate (Marriage Termination)

● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Marriage Certificate

● *Translation/Certified Copy of Biographic Data Page of Beneficiarys Passport

● Two (2) passport-size photographs of beneficiary (case number, beneficiarys full name, and date of birth are written on back of both)

● *Translation/Certified Police Clearance Certificate

NOTE: * = indicates photocopy of original document, certification/apostille [might be country specific, not sure], and translation.

AOS (Financial) Documents:

● AOS Bar-coded Cover Sheet

● AOS Cover Letter

● Form I-864EZ (signed and dated)

○ Form I-864EZ Supplement - Additional Information (for reference only)

● 2014 Tax Transcript (did not file on 2013 and 2012)

● 2014 W2 Forms (Qty. X sorted from most recent)

● Employment/Income Verification Letter

○ Proof of Income

● Pay stubs from the most recent 3 months (March 2015 July 2015)

● Proof of US Status (Birth Certificate and Passport Bio Page)

Supplement: I created a MS Word document with additional information to explain/support answers given in the I-184EZ. Example: I did not file tax returns for the last three years (only one - 2014), but I still checked the box because I included the most recent tax transcript.

I had a few issues/concerns that were specific to my case so I used that space to elaborate or explain my answers from the form.

NOTE 1: Make sure you use the correct income for the I-184EZ. You can find the simple and quick answer in the instructions for the I-184 (normal) - I submitted a copy of the page that specified which income I had to use based on the return I filed (1040 in my case). I highlighted that section as reference for the NVC officer.

NOTE 2: Place of Residence: I did not leave that space empty (last minute change). I rewrote my mailing address and explained why in the supplement (mailing and place of residence were the same in my case).

NOTE 3: I labeled everything (yes, EVERYTHING) with our case number using Avery labels (2/3" x 1-3/4"). You can buy those at Walmart or an office supply store. Make sure you do not cover any important information when using these. I mostly used the top right corner or the top center of the page to put these labels. MAKE SURE YOUR CASE NUMBER IS CORRECT BEFORE PRINTING THE LABELS.

NOTE 4: I used paper clips to hold groups of documents together - no staples.

Those are the things I remember at the moment. If you have any other questions let me know. Good luck!

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

[draga 14]

I just hand wrote the case number on all 77 pages of my packet LOL. I put it in the top right corner. Then in the bottom right I numbered all the pages. I created cover letters more like index pages to easily locate information in such a large package.

[anonymous88 4]

Will the CEAC status tracker show when my case has arrived at the consulate?

[Eagle76 1]

Wife is completing ds260, but the previous work/education tab is missing. Did any of you encounter this? She only has present current work tab and additional tab that asks is she was in the military...

Wife is completing ds260, but the previous work/education tab is missing. Did any of you encounter this? She only has present current work tab and additional tab that asks is she was in the military...

[A-square 31]

Wife is completing ds260, but the previous work/education tab is missing. Did any of you encounter this? She only has present current work tab and additional tab that asks is she was in the military...

Wife is completing ds260, but the previous work/education tab is missing. Did any of you encounter this? She only has present current work tab and additional tab that asks is she was in the military...

Yes, it was like that too for me. I didn't see anything regarding previous works.

[Eagle76 1]

Wife had collected her work/education information's for the last 10 years...she was surprised she did not see the tab...travel state web site has a sample of this form and it does have this previous tab...

[kamw 93]

I just hand wrote the case number on all 77 pages of my packet LOL. I put it in the top right corner. Then in the bottom right I numbered all the pages. I created cover letters more like index pages to easily locate information in such a large package.

I didn't number the pages, after I sent it i wish I did. But I hand wrote the case number on all the pages.

[wgl8 6]

Need help Saylin

If petitioners doesn't have a job and income, does that person have to submit AOS as well ?

Our friend is the sponsor and we already sent all the documents of our friend since my wife don't work we didn't send a separate AOS for my wife.

People who have really good knowledge about this kindly explain this to me please.

Petition should always send AOS though they have no income. I did the same.

[lufyz 4]

Case Complete!

SD 04-AUG-15

CC 24-AUG-15

My scan date is Aug 7. Can't wait for CC