NVC Filers - March 2017

[dz.bilel 7]

1 minute ago, solesito873 said:

Hello Everyone!! 

 

I checked this morning and I have a CC!!! I am so happy.

 

Documents received: December 12th
Supervisor: Jan 30th

CC: March 7
 

Congrats!!

Interview date ?

[solesito873 1]

3 minutes ago, dz.bilel said:

Congrats!!

Interview date ?

I called and I don't have a date scheduled. I hope they will give me one for April but not sure if its to late into the month. 

[Wizzle 41]

35 minutes ago, solesito873 said:

Hello Everyone!! 

 

I checked this morning and I have a CC!!! I am so happy.

 

Documents received: December 12th
Supervisor: Jan 30th

CC: March 7
 

Congratulations!!!

[Wizzle 41]

38 minutes ago, BethyWink said:

CLOSED COMPLETED As of yesterday!! 

Congratulations!!!

[Zebracakex 79]

Hey everyone,

 

My cousin with scan date 12/09 has CC as of this morning 03/07 This gives me hope and I hope others too who are waiting with similar scan dates. She called and confirmed it . They haven't scheduled an interview yet. Will keep you guys updated.

 

I should probably have her make a timeline here lol .

 

Also, congratulations to everyone with CCs. We are soooooo close

 

My Scan Date is January 18th.

[Mr&MrsKhiladi 9]

@solesito873 & @Zebracakex Congrats guys & thanks for updating!!! This is keeping me hopeful

 

I've been waiting since 12/08

Edited March 7, 2017 by Mr&MrsKhiladi

[onek 306]

Looking at the case completions here, it seems that case completion takes about 3 months from the time you submit documents to NVC. 

[vintash 47]

47 minutes ago, Mr&MrsKhiladi said:

@solesito873 & @Zebracakex Congrats guys & thanks for updating!!! This is keeping me hopeful

 

I've been waiting since 12/08

Me too. I'm so anxious. I'm literally checking to see the n/as everytime I see someone get one. Why are they doing before and after our dates ! I can't take it it's been six months since my wedding and i really didn't think getting the interview would take this long. My heart hurts and I'm a wreck ! 

[Noor881 3]

Where do we check for CC?

i also wanted to know when submitting the i864 which ones do I fill out.

currently im unemployed n done file taxes and living with my dad. 

So which forms will I fill out n which one will he do?

i have paid the IV fees now have to submit the visa application n submit all document to nvc 

 

thanks 

[AMINE1980 21]

1 minute ago, Noor881 said:

Where do we check for CC?

i also wanted to know when submitting the i864 which ones do I fill out.

currently im unemployed n done file taxes and living with my dad. 

So which forms will I fill out n which one will he do?

i have paid the IV fees now have to submit the visa application n submit all document to nvc 

 

thanks 

Both of you have to fill out form I 864 , you as a sponsor and your dad as co sponsor and each one of  you send the required documents with each form.

[MalachiPDX 111]

Greetings All, 

 

I am new to the NVC side as I finally got my approval at the end of Feb. I have a couple questions about the current status and the future. Maybe some one who has made it to CC can answer them.

 

Transit question:  

My i-130 was sent from the USCIS to NVC on the 27th of Feb. NVC has not "received" it as of today. Is this Normal? I know snail mail is slow but over a week to go from texas to vermont seems a little extra slow. Perhaps its just in a pile waiting to be entered as "received"?

 

 

AOS Questions:
I am on the fence about adding a sponsor. I've easily made enough the last 10 years. However , I would hate to have problems as my job has potential to do a lay off in the next 5 months. The sponsor would be my safety net in the unlikely scenario of this happening. Is it worth doing ? I would have to have them scan in their forms and email them as we don't life together. 

 

If you do have a sponsor , do you combine your incomes on the i-864?

 

I do not plan on doing my taxes until April , how important is it that I have this years returns?

 

IV Quesion: 

Since the beneficiary is out of country it is not really feasible to have original documents mailed across the world. Will the NVC accept scanned in to PDF then printed and mailed documents? 

 

Lastly, Is there any way to send the documents to the embassy instead of the Vermont? I will be visiting my SO until May this would save me a lot of headache of having someone send from USA on my behalf. I very much doubt this is an option but I thought i'd ask. 

 

Thank you got a head of time for any answer you have. USCIS was a fiasco and I hope to get through the NVC without too much trouble. 

 

 

[Zebracakex 79]

1 hour ago, Mr&MrsKhiladi said:

@solesito873 & @Zebracakex Congrats guys & thanks for updating!!! This is keeping me hopeful

 

I've been waiting since 12/08

Thank you. My cousin called last week a few times and requested to speak to a supervisor. Just a few minutes ago one called and said they reviewed the paperwork this morning and her case is complete and she will get an April interview scheduled. Seems like calling a supervisor did help a little. I would suggest for you to try. I know its a longggg shot but still.. Good Luck

[AMINE1980 21]

20 minutes ago, UsSwedlover said:

Greetings All, 

 

I am new to the NVC side as I finally got my approval at the end of Feb. I have a couple questions about the current status and the future. Maybe some one who has made it to CC can answer them.

 

Transit question:  

My i-130 was sent from the USCIS to NVC on the 27th of Feb. NVC has not "received" it as of today. Is this Normal? I know snail mail is slow but over a week to go from texas to vermont seems a little extra slow. Perhaps its just in a pile waiting to be entered as "received"?

 

 

AOS Questions:
I am on the fence about adding a sponsor. I've easily made enough the last 10 years. However , I would hate to have problems as my job has potential to do a lay off in the next 5 months. The sponsor would be my safety net in the unlikely scenario of this happening. Is it worth doing ? I would have to have them scan in their forms and email them as we don't life together. 

 

If you do have a sponsor , do you combine your incomes on the i-864?

 

I do not plan on doing my taxes until April , how important is it that I have this years returns?

 

IV Quesion: 

Since the beneficiary is out of country it is not really feasible to have original documents mailed across the world. Will the NVC accept scanned in to PDF then printed and mailed documents? 

 

Lastly, Is there any way to send the documents to the embassy instead of the Vermont? I will be visiting my SO until May this would save me a lot of headache of having someone send from USA on my behalf. I very much doubt this is an option but I thought i'd ask. 

 

Thank you got a head of time for any answer you have. USCIS was a fiasco and I hope to get through the NVC without too much trouble. 

 

 

I wouldn't worry about co sponsor right now but you gonna need your 2016 taxes to avoid any delays, you only need copies to send to nvc but you need to take the originals to the interview, I wish we could all have the option to send documents to the embassy but no everything has to go through nvc . Good luck.

[Mr&MrsKhiladi 9]

53 minutes ago, vintash said:

Me too. I'm so anxious. I'm literally checking to see the n/as everytime I see someone get one. Why are they doing before and after our dates ! I can't take it it's been six months since my wedding and i really didn't think getting the interview would take this long. My heart hurts and I'm a wreck ! 

@vintash I know exactly how you feel, so much for NVC processing them "in order in which they're received"... Praying that we both get our CCs soon. I can feel them coming today! I've been waiting for almost a year now to visit spouse.

 

29 minutes ago, Noor881 said:

Where do we check for CC?

i also wanted to know when submitting the i864 which ones do I fill out.

currently im unemployed n done file taxes and living with my dad. 

So which forms will I fill out n which one will he do?

i have paid the IV fees now have to submit the visa application n submit all document to nvc 

 

thanks 

@Noor881  Seems like you're going to have a co-sponsor. So you'll have to use i-864. This link will help you in determining which form you should use (click on "Complete an Affidavit of Support form" drop down menu), and what additional evidence you'll have to submit as well (under "Obtain financial evidence" menu).

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

 

21 minutes ago, UsSwedlover said:

Greetings All, 

 

I am new to the NVC side as I finally got my approval at the end of Feb. I have a couple questions about the current status and the future. Maybe some one who has made it to CC can answer them.

@UsSwedlover

Transit Answer: Yes, I think you may be right. Even though the file may be delivered to NVC, it might still be waiting to be scanned into their system. When mine was sent to NVC,I called & was told that they had received my file that same day, but hadn't scanned it in yet. A few days later I received the welcome e-mail.

 

AOS Answer: In my opinion, if you're earning enough to not require a co-sponsor, then don't add one. You still have your job right now. God forbid, in the event that you do get a lay off, then during the interview your spouse can take the updated AOS documents. Also, if you send your initial AOS package before you file your 2016 taxes, you can use 2015 taxes as the latest tax year info. However, if the interview is scheduled after the tax deadline (April 18, 2017), then your spouse will have to take the 2016 tax filings & the updated AOS as well. If in the event you do get a lay off by then, then you can include a co-sponsor at that time. Also, if you have enough assets, i.e. deposits in bank, stock portfolio, home & etc... you can include that to meet the income limit as well. You can find the details in the i-864 instructions page https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

 

IV Answer: NVC doesn't require originals, they only need copies. Originals are required at the interview. Even if you have the originals, you shouldn't send them to NVC, as you'll need them during the interview.

 

As for sending directly to the embassy instead of NVC, I don't think you can do that. Most embassies don't accept cases directly, not sure if Swedish embassy is different, it may be. You should inquire at the embassy where your interview will be scheduled.

 

13 minutes ago, Zebracakex said:

Thank you. My cousin called last week a few times and requested to speak to a supervisor. Just a few minutes ago one called and said they reviewed the paperwork this morning and her case is complete and she will get an April interview scheduled. Seems like calling a supervisor did help a little. I would suggest for you to try. I know its a longggg shot but still.. Good Luck

@Zebracakex I asked for a supervisor all back in 1st week of February, never got one. Then I requested another one late last week, & supervisor called back the next day. She was nice, apologized for the delay & asked me to wait till the end of this week. She even gave me her name & her shift timing. Hoping that those hours are real & she wan't just making that up, lol

[vintash 47]

1 minute ago, Mr&MrsKhiladi said:

@vintash I know exactly how you feel, so much for NVC processing them "in order in which they're received"... Praying that we both get our CCs soon. I can feel them coming today! I've been waiting for almost a year now to visit spouse.

 

@Noor881  Seems like you're going to have a co-sponsor. So you'll have to use i-864. This link will help you in determining which form you should use (click on "Complete an Affidavit of Support form" drop down menu), and what additional evidence you'll have to submit as well (under "Obtain financial evidence" menu).

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

 

@UsSwedlover

Transit Answer: Yes, I think you may be right. Even though the file may be delivered to NVC, it might still be waiting to be scanned into their system. When mine was sent to NVC,I called & was told that they had received my file that same day, but hadn't scanned it in yet. A few days later I received the welcome e-mail.

 

AOS Answer: In my opinion, if you're earning enough to not require a co-sponsor, then don't add one. You still have your job right now. God forbid, in the event that you do get a lay off, then during the interview your spouse can take the updated AOS documents. Also, if you send your initial AOS package before you file your 2016 taxes, you can use 2015 taxes as the latest tax year info. However, if the interview is scheduled after the tax deadline (April 18, 2017), then your spouse will have to take the 2016 tax filings & the updated AOS as well. If in the event you do get a lay off by then, then you can include a co-sponsor at that time. Also, if you have enough assets, i.e. deposits in bank, stock portfolio, home & etc... you can include that to meet the income limit as well. You can find the details in the i-864 instructions page https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

 

IV Answer: NVC doesn't require originals, they only need copies. Originals are required at the interview. Even if you have the originals, you shouldn't send them to NVC, as you'll need them during the interview.

 

As for sending directly to the embassy instead of NVC, I don't think you can do that. Most embassies don't accept cases directly, not sure if Swedish embassy is different, it may be. You should inquire at the embassy where your interview will be scheduled.

 

@Zebracakex I asked for a supervisor all back in 1st week of February, never got one. Then I requested another one late last week, & supervisor called back the next day. She was nice, apologized for the delay & asked me to wait till the end of this week. She even gave me her name & her shift timing. Hoping that those hours are real & she wan't just making that up, lol

Yah I had spoke to a supervisor also and gave me time and name he works. Then asked twice for them to call back and nothing. I'm losing it. And I'm going to. All after work today and ask again. I need answers and I need hope. I thought it would've happened already! God I hope it's this week. I don't want to see it going on longer. Why haven't you seen for a year? Because of this stage ?