Scandinavians Part 2

[Scandi 4,166]

21 minutes ago, FindingAnswers said:

Hi, my fiance just completed his interview in Stockholm on the 16th. He didn't have the right birth certificate so they basically told him it was approved but to send in the right one. He sent it on the 17th. I'm just curious if anyone knows/has an idea of what the wait time will be until he receive the visa in the mail? 

 

Thanks! 

Once the case status says "Issued" it only takes a day or two, maybe three if he lives in the middle of the Norrland forests or on Gotland.

[nasa2016 10]

9 hours ago, swelove said:

Hej everyone,

   Just got notified that my case was sent to the department of state from USCIS (YAYY approval after 218 days!) I have a question for those of you who've gone the I-130 route, because I want to avoid getting a RFE at the NVC. Anyone on here get a RFE at NVC for particular Swedish documents or affidavit of support? Do cases go through NVC quickly to the Swedish embassy? Thanks everyone for your input!

Hej!

 

Congrats on moving along in the process!

 

There aren't that many Swedish documents at this stage (for example I assume you already sent the right version of the "Extract of the population registry" from Skatteverket the one that includes *parents*). I did get a checklist on my wife's AOS because I hadn't included a copy of my W-2 with my tax return (but the checklist just said I could bring it to the embassy). Just make sure you double and triple check all the forms, good instructions here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process also good to scan the "Stupid RFE" thread for other common misstakes.

 

 

If you have kids don't forget to include separate AOS for each I-130 application (or I-864W when applicable, my personal downfall).

 

I don't know if it is quick to schedule an interview at the embassy in Stockholm after your case is complete at NVC since my sons case isn't complete yet, and they won't schedule my wife until his is complete :-( but I sure hope it is quick!

 

Good luck!!

 

/S

[Hans Martin 2]

22 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

For the I-130 you don't usually need evidence of financial co-mingling.  USCIS is aware that it is difficult to obtain.

 

Living together might be official documents with each or both of your names on them at the same address, cards addressed to you both at the same address, or proof of your wife living in Norway.

 

The affidavits were probably not necessary, but now that you have them, you can send them.  

 

I think you will be just fine with that.

Thanks! So you think just a government issued proof of being registered on the same address would be enough? I was so sure proof of financial co-mingling was a must with the i-130. Did anyone experience issues because of the lack of these documents? 

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

1 hour ago, Hans Martin said:

Thanks! So you think just a government issued proof of being registered on the same address would be enough? I was so sure proof of financial co-mingling was a must with the i-130. 

 

Yes, that will be fine in my opinion.

 

Stockholm is a pretty easy embassy.

 

What you really need financial co-mingling for is ROC if that applies to you, i.e. if you were married under 2 years when you enter America.  If that isn't the case, you'll only really need it if you decide file for citizenship under the 3 year rule.

Edited February 23, 2017 by N-o-l-a

[Hans Martin 2]

Just now, N-o-l-a said:

 

Yes, that will be fine in my opinion.

 

Stockholm is a pretty easy embassy.

That is good to know. But the i-130 isn't sent to Stockholm? I live in Norway with my American wife, so we have to file through the Chicago Lockbox.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

8 minutes ago, Hans Martin said:

That is good to know. But the i-130 isn't sent to Stockholm? I live in Norway with my American wife, so we have to file through the Chicago Lockbox.

 

Well, your CR/IR-1 case will be eventually sent to Stockholm.

 

Your evidence is fine for an I-130 sent to the lockbox.  We sent less with one of our approved ones.  The other one had no evidence going into Stockholm and that wasn't an issue either.  Had the region still had DCF, like the UK, you wouldn't likely be asked to supply any relationship evidence at all save your marriage certificate.  You have more than enough with what you have and the proof of residence together. 

 

FTR:  We lived in Denmark at the time of filing the I-130.

Edited February 23, 2017 by N-o-l-a

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I don't want to confuse you as our case was a bit complicated, so I'll kind of simplify my point:

 

Our I-130 sent from Denmark to the lockbox contained only the following proof of bonafide:

 

Two envelopes with both of our names on them, a photo of our door name plate with both names, photos of us together and with family while in Denmark, and a piece of paper from my Daughter's school listing us both.

 

That was it.  It was approved on the American side. 

[Hans Martin 2]

9 minutes ago, N-o-l-a said:

I don't want to confuse you as our case was a bit complicated, so I'll kind of simplify my point:

 

Our I-130 sent from Denmark to the lockbox contained only the following proof of bonafide:

 

Two envelopes with both of our names on them, a photo of our door name plate with both names, photos of us together and with family while in Denmark, and a piece of paper from my Daughter's school listing us both.

 

That was it.  It was approved on the American side. 

It is absolutely not confusing! Thank you for taking the time to reply. We currently have photos of our wedding, receipts, trips together and so forth plus affidavits, and I am going to add a government paper stating our address and that we both live there together. I hope they will not give us an RFE.

[FindingAnswers 16]

18 hours ago, Scandi said:

Once the case status says "Issued" it only takes a day or two, maybe three if he lives in the middle of the Norrland forests or on Gotland.

On UStraveldocs? Is that where it would state issued? 

[FindingAnswers 16]

2 hours ago, FindingAnswers said:

On UStraveldocs? Is that where it would state issued? 

So, I believe I found the correct site, CEAC? It says "Ready" there and was updated today. How long until we should expect to receive it? 

[Hans Martin 2]

Do Official documents from Scandinavia need to be sent with an apostille for the i-130 application? I have an official government paper that states that My wife and I have lived together and the dates where we have lived on our current adress. I got a Notary Public from the courthouse "tinghus", but there is also an option to get an apostille as well.

 

Is this neccessary?

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

3 hours ago, Hans Martin said:

Do Official documents from Scandinavia need to be sent with an apostille for the i-130 application? I have an official government paper that states that My wife and I have lived together and the dates where we have lived on our current adress. I got a Notary Public from the courthouse "tinghus", but there is also an option to get an apostille as well.

 

Is this neccessary?

 

You don't need an apostille.

[Hans Martin 2]

18 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

 

You don't need an apostille.

Ok, thanks! 

[Renew17 4]

On 1/13/2017 at 9:15 AM, gusgusgus said:

Hey Group!

 

My wife and I are stuck in the NVC review stage of our IR1 visa process, hopefully soon moving from Sweden to the US. I am the beneficiary.

 

We have been waiting almost 10 weeks getting our AOS and IV package reviewed and approved.

 

Finally, after many phone calls we managed to get some feedback from NVC and have been told that we got 2 errors in our AOS package.

1. We did not send in the long version of the personbevis as my birth certificate. The personbevis did not state my parents. I accidentally mixed up the marriage certificate with the long version of the personbevis   Will send in the correct one (The one I got in hand is in English.)
2. The beneficiary's military record is in English language. - I specifically ordered this certificate for US visa purpose. It was sent to be in English language. Signed and with stamp. Do this certificate also need to be in Swedish language?

We got this info from a operator, not a supervisor. So don't know how accurate the info is yet.

The operator also told me the "Extract of the population register" / Personbevis also should be in Swedish language?

 

I did send in the incorrect version of the personbevis I get that... But must these documents really be in Swedish language if officially stamped and signed?

I don't get it, why the English version should be invalid?

 

When speaking to Rekryteringsmyndigheten about getting another certificate for my military service in Swedish, they sounded surprised and have never experienced this request when dealing with US visa. They said they will try to help me out though.

 

Can anyone with experience of this NVC stage tell me if English version of both these certificates have passed their approval?

/Gustaf

 

 

 

Did you ever find out about the english version of your military record? My Norwegian police certificate was issued in english. I hope that will not be a problem.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

My husband's military draft certificate and police record were in English from Denmark with no problem.  They are still considered official.