NVC Filers - December 2015

[Tayjus93 15]

So I am about to go crazy on the NVC. The man I talked to (who gave me my checklist over the phone) seemed very helpful. However, I asked if "Without receiving any checklist via mail or otherwise, can I go ahead and send in the missing forms?" He stated, "Yes, and any piece of mail requesting evidence you get you can ignore." Well I received the checklist via E-mail just a moment ago and it says to attach a cover sheet, failure to do so will delay my visa.... Is this a hige problem? A cover letter was never mentioned over the phone? I am so stressed out so forgive me. ):

[tern4petrel 0]

So I am about to go crazy on the NVC. The man I talked to (who gave me my checklist over the phone) seemed very helpful. However, I asked if "Without receiving any checklist via mail or otherwise, can I go ahead and send in the missing forms?" He stated, "Yes, and any piece of mail requesting evidence you get you can ignore." Well I received the checklist via E-mail just a moment ago and it says to attach a cover sheet, failure to do so will delay my visa.... Is this a hige problem? A cover letter was never mentioned over the phone? I am so stressed out so forgive me. ):

I am by no means an expert, but when I got a checklist by email last night I called NVC this morning. The checklist pdf attachment included a cover sheet, and I wanted to make sure that, if I was emailing the documents, I did not need to include the cover sheet. I asked the person specifically whether I needed to email the cover sheet or whether I could just email the document (in my case, a long-form of my husband's birth certificate). She said that I did not need to include the cover sheet, and that this is only for sending the documents by snail mail. If I understand your question, it's the same issue, so I hope this is helpful. Such a stressful process, I am so there with you, Tayjus93!!

[Tayjus93 15]

I am by no means an expert, but when I got a checklist by email last night I called NVC this morning. The checklist pdf attachment included a cover sheet, and I wanted to make sure that, if I was emailing the documents, I did not need to include the cover sheet. I asked the person specifically whether I needed to email the cover sheet or whether I could just email the document (in my case, a long-form of my husband's birth certificate). She said that I did not need to include the cover sheet, and that this is only for sending the documents by snail mail. If I understand your question, it's the same issue, so I hope this is helpful. Such a stressful process, I am so there with you, Tayjus93!!

Thank you Tern4petrel, that helps a bit to know someone is in my shoes also. Problem is, the man from NVC told me that I had to MAIL the forms. I asked if they simply could be emailed and he said "No, in this case we need the physical." So I sent the physical, before ever receiving the email since he said there was no need to wait. I didn't even hesitate after those words, I printed out the forms, had our joint sponsor sign and they were off to UPS without a second thought. /: I am hoping that any delay this might cause is minute and won't keep us at NVC forever.

[morgan.croft 210]

So I am about to go crazy on the NVC. The man I talked to (who gave me my checklist over the phone) seemed very helpful. However, I asked if "Without receiving any checklist via mail or otherwise, can I go ahead and send in the missing forms?" He stated, "Yes, and any piece of mail requesting evidence you get you can ignore." Well I received the checklist via E-mail just a moment ago and it says to attach a cover sheet, failure to do so will delay my visa.... Is this a hige problem? A cover letter was never mentioned over the phone? I am so stressed out so forgive me. ):

If you are sending via email no coversheet is needed. If you are sending via postal mail, the coversheet is needed. (It's so they can scan the barcode tie it to your case).

Thank you Tern4petrel, that helps a bit to know someone is in my shoes also. Problem is, the man from NVC told me that I had to MAIL the forms. I asked if they simply could be emailed and he said "No, in this case we need the physical." So I sent the physical, before ever receiving the email since he said there was no need to wait. I didn't even hesitate after those words, I printed out the forms, had our joint sponsor sign and they were off to UPS without a second thought. /: I am hoping that any delay this might cause is minute and won't keep us at NVC forever.

I believe that whichever method you chose, you have to stick with. If you mailed your IV/AOS package, then you have to remain with mailing for anything additional they want. If you started with EP, then you would email in the checklist response. Once you choose a mailing method, it can't be changed.

[tern4petrel 0]

Thank you Tern4petrel, that helps a bit to know someone is in my shoes also. Problem is, the man from NVC told me that I had to MAIL the forms. I asked if they simply could be emailed and he said "No, in this case we need the physical." So I sent the physical, before ever receiving the email since he said there was no need to wait. I didn't even hesitate after those words, I printed out the forms, had our joint sponsor sign and they were off to UPS without a second thought. /: I am hoping that any delay this might cause is minute and won't keep us at NVC forever.

I also understood that we had to stick with electronic processing if we did that too. That's weird that they want you to suddenly mail stuff, I think? But I've gotten misinformation from the NVC in the past, too. I'm sorry!! I hope this is ok - does anyone who knows more than I do think it would help to email the forms in addition, after you've already mailed them without the cover sheet? Thoughts?!

[GauravAndGarwita 4]

Thank you Tern4petrel, that helps a bit to know someone is in my shoes also. Problem is, the man from NVC told me that I had to MAIL the forms. I asked if they simply could be emailed and he said "No, in this case we need the physical." So I sent the physical, before ever receiving the email since he said there was no need to wait. I didn't even hesitate after those words, I printed out the forms, had our joint sponsor sign and they were off to UPS without a second thought. /: I am hoping that any delay this might cause is minute and won't keep us at NVC forever.

Did you put any reference to your case in the document sheet you send like a cover letter or anything so that they can put that to correct case when they receive. If not i would suggest please print the checklist as it contain the bar-code that they scan when they receive your document to put it in correct file.... I know this is tense and really annoying experience dealing with these guys but you really need to just bug the hell out on them otherwise your case will be just be there.... also never ever send them any document until they ask for because anything extra and the clock is reset and before sending anything make sure and triple check stuff otherwise they will just keep you putting back in queue...

Man i hope you get a case complete very soon.... That was the reason i never used any joint sponsor because it just more paperwork and these people are really incompetent at there best giving checklist to people for nothing.... sometimes even for that an answer was left blank instead of putting n/a.... so that is why i used I-864EZ and my salary income that is it... more paperwork and more chances of a checklist.... that is what i have learned from this forum and my NVC experience....

[morgan.croft 210]

I also understood that we had to stick with electronic processing if we did that too. That's weird that they want you to suddenly mail stuff, I think? But I've gotten misinformation from the NVC in the past, too. I'm sorry!! I hope this is ok - does anyone who knows more than I do think it would help to email the forms in addition, after you've already mailed them without the cover sheet? Thoughts?!

If you originally sent in your IV and AOS package via Email (EP), then yes, you would need to respond to the checklist via email as well. It actually tells you on the checklist cover sheet the following:

Do Not use this cover sheet if you are submitting forms and/or supporting documents by e-mail (Electronic Processing).

Instead, type your NVC case number in the subject line of the e-mail message. Follow the directions on http://nvc.state.gov/ to correctly scan and submit forms and documents.

​And then on the 3rd page which says the reason for checklist:

For electronic processing, all forms and documents that we request and require from you should be scanned and e-mailed to NVC as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The documents should be sent as attachments with your e-mail response and not in a web file. NVC is unable to process documents submitted in web files. Forms and documents should not be mailed through the postal service. The applicant must present all original forms and documents to the Consular officer at the visa interview. Failure to present the required originals at the visa interview will result in a denial or delay in obtaining a visa for the sponsored applicant. Any questions regarding your petition should continue to be directed to NVCElectronic@state.gov.

[Kim♡Michael 0]

I am really baffled by your case.... something must be off... I cannot believe because by next week NVC will start looking at people application who have a scan date for last week of Nov 23rd to Dec 11th people scan date as per what i have been following at NVC... you are with a scan date of Nov 2, are you sure you have not send anything after that to NVC via email or by post because if you did it restart the clock again to 30 days.... Also please try to speak to supervisor i can see something is really stuck in your case.

Yes, I am completely baffled by my case too.

My mistake is that I mailed beneficiary's original police certificate that NVC received with 2nd scan date of Nov 12.

They told me that those two packages one with Nov 2 and Nov 12 scan dates are at two different places and no one gave a damn of putting those two packages together on the reviewer desk. I can't believe it's been like that since Dec 16. ((

I have been calling NVC since Dec 15 and have urged anyone I could speak to get it moving.

I finally am able to talk to a supervisor named Silvia this afternoon and she told me the same thing again. She and the latest reps that heard my story in the past couple of days suggested that I should send expedite request and I did that yesterday. Hopefully US Embassy Singapore could pick up their slack. It is probably one of the least busy embassy as they hardly process IR1/CR1 cases.

[Tayjus93 15]

I originally mailed in the AOS/IV packets, I suppose that is why the gentleman told me to physically mail the additional paperwork. But I asked if I needed to wait for the checklist and he told me NO, go ahead, no need to wait, ignore the mail you do get about it since I heard about it over the phone. I asked if I needed to add anything additional to the I-865a and he said once again NO. So I was presuming he knew how to do his job. I am only hoping that the wait (due to my own fault) isn't much longer... I wish I could have not used a joint sponsor. But I am currently a student with no income, so I have no choice. ):

Did you put any reference to your case in the document sheet you send like a cover letter or anything so that they can put that to correct case when they receive. If not i would suggest please print the checklist as it contain the bar-code that they scan when they receive your document to put it in correct file.... I know this is tense and really annoying experience dealing with these guys but you really need to just bug the hell out on them otherwise your case will be just be there.... also never ever send them any document until they ask for because anything extra and the clock is reset and before sending anything make sure and triple check stuff otherwise they will just keep you putting back in queue...

Man i hope you get a case complete very soon.... That was the reason i never used any joint sponsor because it just more paperwork and these people are really incompetent at there best giving checklist to people for nothing.... sometimes even for that an answer was left blank instead of putting n/a.... so that is why i used I-864EZ and my salary income that is it... more paperwork and more chances of a checklist.... that is what i have learned from this forum and my NVC experience....

Are you suggesting I resend all of the stuff? like cover sheet and what was requested by the checklist?

[morgan.croft 210]

I originally mailed in the AOS/IV packets, I suppose that is why the gentleman told me to physically mail the additional paperwork. But I asked if I needed to wait for the checklist and he told me NO, go ahead, no need to wait, ignore the mail you do get about it since I heard about it over the phone. I asked if I needed to add anything additional to the I-865a and he said once again NO. So I was presuming he knew how to do his job. I am only hoping that the wait (due to my own fault) isn't much longer... I wish I could have not used a joint sponsor. But I am currently a student with no income, so I have no choice. ):

Are you suggesting I resend all of the stuff? like cover sheet and what was requested by the checklist?

Honestly, I think you're better off to send another I864A with the coversheet. You could also call on Monday to confirm if you should resend.

The reason why I believe you should resend w/ coversheet:

- There are thousands of cases being processed by the NVC. Without the coversheet it will probably be challenging/time consuming to match it up with the right case... Which will delay your visa.

- The cover sheet specifically says you must use it when submitting physical documents to the NVC, and failure to include it will result in a delay to your visa application.

Since it is just the I864A, you can fill out a new one of those and send it in, and it'll be received around a day after when you sent the other I864A, but because this one has the cover sheet, it will be to be tied to your file correctly, and without the NVC having to waste more time trying to find which file it belongs to.

While in theory they should be able to match it up just fine without the coversheet, I imagine it will take time for them and delay your case further which you don't want.

[GauravAndGarwita 4]

I originally mailed in the AOS/IV packets, I suppose that is why the gentleman told me to physically mail the additional paperwork. But I asked if I needed to wait for the checklist and he told me NO, go ahead, no need to wait, ignore the mail you do get about it since I heard about it over the phone. I asked if I needed to add anything additional to the I-865a and he said once again NO. So I was presuming he knew how to do his job. I am only hoping that the wait (due to my own fault) isn't much longer... I wish I could have not used a joint sponsor. But I am currently a student with no income, so I have no choice. ):

Are you suggesting I resend all of the stuff? like cover sheet and what was requested by the checklist?

I am suggesting that you send another i864a with proper checklist just to be on safe side as this will have same scan date as other document which you send and since the previous one does not have checklist cover sheet they will have no idea where to put it so go ahead and send another one.... I will not take any chances.

[Kim♡Michael 0]

I am really baffled by your case.... something must be off... I cannot believe because by next week NVC will start looking at people application who have a scan date for last week of Nov 23rd to Dec 11th people scan date as per what i have been following at NVC... you are with a scan date of Nov 2, are you sure you have not send anything after that to NVC via email or by post because if you did it restart the clock again to 30 days.... Also please try to speak to supervisor i can see something is really stuck in your case.

Yeah, the problem is that two packages I sent ( whole aos/iv package on Nov 2 and just a piece of document of orig. police cert on Nov 12) are in two different departments until now and no one gave a damn to put those two on the reviewer desk. I was told that the reviewer won't start reviewing until both packages are on his/her desk. This is total BS and I could not complain more. Believe me I have been calling NVC everyday since Dec 16 without failing a single day. I finally spoke to a supervisor named Silvia today and she told me the same. All the reps I talked to lately whom heard my bemoaning complaints suggested to me email them expedite request and I did that yesterday. Hopefully US Embassy in Singapore is more merciful than NVC people.

[Garcialove 10]

Update: Today I received my NVC welcome letter and will send AOS packet next week. Hoping the IV fee opens up soon as well...

[Frankjavir 55]

Update: Today I received my NVC welcome letter and will send AOS packet next week. Hoping the IV fee opens up soon as well...[/quote=================÷÷÷

Congratulations. ..

it is recommended to send both packages together. Once you pay AOS fee, use same Barcode for each package and mail them.

Label each clearly AOS and IV.

Buena suerte y Feliz Año Nuevo 2016

Do not wait for IV bill and payment clear, do not waste time just mail them.

Edited January 1, 2016 by Frankjavir

[bhums123 0]

Guys... Just received 3 N/A .... Yeaaaaahh ... Is there any chance to get checklist after 3 N/A ... What should I do now? Surely my CC? O god I can't blv...