NVC Filers - February 2017

[Mushtaha 2]

congrats. how did you find out?

[DictumFactum 14]

1 hour ago, Duncan21 said:

This is in response to RFE from NVC?  If so, it is really important to include the barcode cover sheet.

No, we didn't get a rfe yet.

[Dre876 41]

4 hours ago, lbrt said:

Does anyone know if it's a really big deal that my husband forgot to include the cover page with my name on it in the package? We just realized that there were 2 cover pages and we only included the checklist one ? I saw that some people got a CC even if they didn't include the checklist one but I don't know about the other one.

What does the other cover page entail? I thought the checklist page was the cover page...

[DictumFactum 14]

10 minutes ago, Dre876 said:

What does the other cover page entail? I thought the checklist page was the cover page...

That's what I thought too! But I just found out that there are two cover pages. The checklist one and another cover page  called "document cover page" that you have to print from the confirmation page with the AOS and IV fees. ? it has your name on it, the NVC address and another barcode. I didn't even think about another cover page since the checklist page clearly says Cover Sheet. I thought there was just one. Ahhh why.

Edited February 18, 2017 by lbrt

[norieyora 1]

I sent my documents in Dec and got confirmation from NVC both by phone and email that the documents were received,

yesterday I received a response to the inquiry I did 2 weeks ago and it says,

 

"We cannot review your application until we receive an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) and your supporting civil documents. If you already sent them to NVC, please disregard this letter."

 

such a stupid response after 2 weeks! Hope they didnt lose our documents after 9 weeks of waiting!

 

After 8 weeks, I wrote to congressman and his office did an inquiry on Feb 15th, hopefully this will do something to speed up :/

[Dre876 41]

Do I absolutely need to send passport sized pictures of the beneficiary to nvc or can I just take that to the interview??

[Dre876 41]

Do I need to send passport photos to nvc?? It's not on the checklist. Can I just take them to the interview?

[Tanish 197]

Still receiving "Database error". It has been 2 whole days since we are receiving this error while trying to pay IV Fees. Might there be a problem with the payment system? Anyone receiving this error please update when you're able to pay again.

 

The most frustrating thing is, we can't get any answers until Monday (not that CSR at NVC will give anything other than standard "we are uploading IV fee Bill for your case. It will become available soon", but there's still hope of getting correct answer)

[lsu_mike 97]

I just tried to log on and got the same msg as you.  Maybe it will be back up soon 

[lsu_mike 97]

3 hours ago, Dre876 said:

Do I need to send passport photos to nvc?? It's not on the checklist. Can I just take them to the interview?

They weren't listed, so didn't send any. 

[Thesmiths2016 117]

11 hours ago, Dre876 said:

I saw in a VJ forum that that section is not a requirement, it's optional. But civil docs are birth certificates, passports, marriage certificates, etc.

 

11 hours ago, Tanish said:

Does anyone have idea about what we should include under "petitioner's civil documents"?

very much a requirement.  They're talking about birth certificate etc.  This link gives you info.  The drop down once you choose your country explains how to obtain each. (its diff depending on where you're from)

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html

[Tanish 197]

47 minutes ago, Thesmiths2016 said:

 

very much a requirement.  They're talking about birth certificate etc.  This link gives you info.  The drop down once you choose your country explains how to obtain each. (its diff depending on where you're from)

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html

Thank you for the link, but it says only about Applicant's civil docs, nothing about "Petitioner's Civil Docs". I have all the documents from my side ( beneficiary/applicant) and we are wondering if we need any civil documents from my wife (petitioner).

[JFH 12,189]

19 minutes ago, Tanish said:

Thank you for the link, but it says only about Applicant's civil docs, nothing about "Petitioner's Civil Docs". I have all the documents from my side ( beneficiary/applicant) and we are wondering if we need any civil documents from my wife (petitioner).

Petitioner documents are required if petitioner has been married previously. The documents must show that all previous marriages ended lawfully (either through divorce or death of former spouse) 

 

From NVC website: 

 

 

If you are applying for an IR1, CR1, or F2A visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and your petitioning spouse was previously married:  You must obtain evidence of the termination of EVERY prior marriage your petioning spouse has had. This evidence must be an original or certified copy of one of the following documents:  FINAL legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.

 

Edited February 19, 2017 by JFH

[JFH 12,189]

6 hours ago, Dre876 said:

Do I need to send passport photos to nvc?? It's not on the checklist. Can I just take them to the interview?

Passport photos are no longer required for the NVC but you must take them to the interview. 

[Tanish 197]

2 hours ago, JFH said:

Petitioner documents are required if petitioner has been married previously. The documents must show that all previous marriages ended lawfully (either through divorce or death of former spouse) 

 

From NVC website: 

 

 

If you are applying for an IR1, CR1, or F2A visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and your petitioning spouse was previously married:  You must obtain evidence of the termination of EVERY prior marriage your petioning spouse has had. This evidence must be an original or certified copy of one of the following documents:  FINAL legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.

 

That I did read. Thank you. We already have that. I was wondering about that because we were not sure if that would be required for AOS. Thanks for clearing that out.

2 hours ago, JFH said: