NVC Filers - April 2017

[naomi.tialewis.95 5]

22 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

Any waiting time away from spouse sucks! Let's keep our fingers crossed it won't take 11 weeks  !!!

I second this.

[trininurse 79]

so i called nvc today it made it a week since i paid fees online spoke to a guy who said he sees the aos and iv pending and that it was paid since last wed so he was gonna send his supervisor an email to find out what was going on this is so rediculos this keeps me bk..... you pay fees and still wait and wait .....smh 

Edited April 19, 2017 by trininurse

[trininurse 79]

3 hours ago, beppenyc said:

I have just received....i am sure that it will be other delay 

 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a redesign to the Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project. USCIS will begin issuing the new cards on May 1, 2017.

These redesigns use enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security features to create cards that are highly secure and more tamper-resistant than the ones currently in use.

The new card designs demonstrate USCIS’ commitment to continue taking a proactive approach against the threat of document tampering and fraud. They are also part of an ongoing effort between USCIS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enhance document security and deter counterfeiting and fraud.

The Redesigned Cards

The new Green Cards and EADs will:

• Display the individual’s photos on both sides;
• Show a unique graphic image and color palette:
  • Green Cards will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette;
  • EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette;
• Have embedded holographic images; and
• No longer display the individual’s signature.

Also, Green Cards will no longer have an optical stripe on the back.

How To Tell If Your Card Is Valid

Some Green Cards and EADs issued after May 1, 2017, may still display the existing design format as USCIS will continue using existing card stock until current supplies are depleted. Both the existing and the new Green Cards and EADs will remain valid until the expiration date shown on the card.

Certain EADs held by individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and other designated categories have been automatically extended beyond the validity date on the card. For additional information on which EADs are covered, please visit the Temporary Protected Status and American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act web pages on uscis.gov.

Both versions are acceptable for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, E-Verify, and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE). Some older Green Cards do not have an expiration date.  These older Green Cards without an expiration date remain valid. Individuals who have Green Cards without an expiration date may want to consider applying for a replacement card bearing an expiration date. Obtaining the replacement card will reduce the likelihood of fraud or tampering if the card is ever lost or stolen. 

Eligibility for Green Cards and EADs

For more information about the Green Card application process, please visit USCIS.gov/greencard.

To request an EAD, you must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Visit uscis.gov for more information about EADs.

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smg today made it 1 week still my payment hasnt been cleared smh

[Frustrated74 23]

5 hours ago, JessieABC said:

Theyre mostly concerned with the country and duration. Any gaps in residence will result in an rfe since this is what they check to match against the police certicates provided.

 

Maybe you can put backpacking /hostel if it was for a few weeks though you might have to explain it at te interview. 

I've ordered a police clearance for Canada where I did live when travelling (even though it wasn't quite 12 months) but there's no way I'll be getting them for countries in Asia if I dare to put down countries I travelled to. I spent at least 3 months backpacking at two different times of my life and would have no way of remembering places I stayed. Parents address might be safer 😊

[Frustrated74 23]

48 minutes ago, trininurse said:

smg today made it 1 week still my payment hasnt been cleared smh

That is strange. Ours processed quite quickly but still the AOS fee shows as not paid and also rejected but it clearly shows the receipt number for it. I'd just keep calling. Has the money left your bank account?

[trininurse 79]

20 minutes ago, Frustrated74 said:

That is strange. Ours processed quite quickly but still the AOS fee shows as not paid and also rejected but it clearly shows the receipt number for it. I'd just keep calling. Has the money left your bank account?

it is i been calling yes i paid my lawyer who made payment on wednesday as reflected on the site but it still saying pending a rep told me he was sending an email to a supervisor lets see how long that will take smh

[Soranger 8]

any case complete today ? 😭

[R and KJ 180]

9 hours ago, Suntap said:

I called them today as well and got an answer that scheduling has been completed this month.. now they will schedule first week of next month and it also depends on the capacity of Embassy. Mine is for Kathmandu, Nepal

Hmm, i hope you have time to call again, because i experienced that, someone told me that they finished scheduling, when i called the same day, and the next day, other rep answered differently, and after few days i was scheduled, maybe you could retry calling, miht as well try, but please dont keep hopes high. Wishing you best of luck

[Suntap 3]

51 minutes ago, R and KJ said:

Hmm, i hope you have time to call again, because i experienced that, someone told me that they finished scheduling, when i called the same day, and the next day, other rep answered differently, and after few days i was scheduled, maybe you could retry calling, miht as well try, but please dont keep hopes high. Wishing you best of luck

Thank you R and KJ. I thought same thing to call them again. Because Nepal is not high volume embassy and should get something for May. I will call them again.

[Thesmiths2016 117]

15 hours ago, Frustrated74 said:

That's a good thought. I'm going to use their address anyway. Just looks a bit odd. I'm sure if I get asked about all my address changes at my interview I can explain. 

I had my mothers address 3 times on my forms and no questions asked. I haven't had my interview yet, but NVC didn't have a problem with it.

[R and KJ 180]

4 hours ago, Suntap said:

Thank you R and KJ. I thought same thing to call them again. Because Nepal is not high volume embassy and should get something for May. I will call them again.

good luck

[Happyfamily03 29]

Hi,

 

I know this may have been asked before, I just submitted my DS-261 and as of IV and AOS fee it say Pay Now and it looks like i can access it already. I assumed i can just make payment ? Thank you.

[Shacues16 18]

On 18/04/2017 at 11:41 PM, JessieABC said:

Should have asked my husband to request the police certificate earlier   Didn't realize.  Thanks for confirming.

 

Has your husband received his police certificate yet? I submitted my application online and received it back within a week. They're usually quite quick.

 

 

[abfar 119]

This wait is so painful.   2 weeks passed. another 9 weeks to go.

 

My daughter might go through a surgery soon. I'm wondering whether we should request expedite so I can join em during that time.

[Frustrated74 23]

2 hours ago, Happyfamily03 said:

Hi,

 

I know this may have been asked before, I just submitted my DS-261 and as of IV and AOS fee it say Pay Now and it looks like i can access it already. I assumed i can just make payment ? Thank you.

If it lets you click on it to pay, I would pay. Normally it's the AOS fee first and then once that's processed the IV fee unlocks. In saying that though, we paid our AOS fee, said it was paid and then paid the IV fee but now it looks like the AOS never left our bank account and it got rejected so we have just paid again. It's all very strange 😜