NVC Filers - June 2017

[JBMG 890]

13 hours ago, Awai5 said:

Hi everyone,

 

need information please. Package was received by NVC on 26th April 2017 with all the required documents from patitioner and we been given case number by NVC. Till 26th June 2017 online status of case was Action required and niw its changed and says At NVC. Please explain if anyone have any idea.

 

thanks

That means you have a Case Complete "CC". Call the NVC to confirm.  

 

See Example  

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Cs5_XtthCAGFpjDPu1jiUkrSeCEVdquHKDDkH5z9VHM/edit#gid=1822387911

 

Calling from outside of the US

 

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NVC Phone Number

NVC - 603-334-0700 [HOURS: 7am - 12am (7h-24h) EST, M-F]

Best time to call: 7-8am or 11pm-12am (7h-8h or 23h-24h)

Current local time in Portsmouth NH (NVC)

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Menu

Press 1, for English

Press 2, for Spanish

 

After pressing 1 for English, the options are:

 

1, to verify priority date

2, to establish an agent, request fee bill or invoice number

3, to verify that they received your mail

4, to confirm date and time of interview

5, to update your mailing address, phone number, email address

6, if your case is at a US embassy or consulate overseas

7, for all other questions

 

Good luck!! 

 

The once you confirm your CC. 

 

Please visit the following, this will update our spreadsheet with your info. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire -  2017

https://goo.gl/forms/pCvFQp0lyJEwdkQx2

 

VERY IMPORTANT: please keep your confirmation email from "google forms" to edit your status as your case moves along.. Yes, You CAN bookmark the questionnaire link but only after opening it up via email. I have no access to resend your original questionnaire to you. Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire. 

 

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet -  2017 (save this link in your browser) 

 

Thank you, JBMG

 

[JBMG 890]

11 hours ago, rahill said:

I have a question about expediting. I hadn't previously thought to take this route but a friend of mine who is married to a USC and went through the spouse visa process suggested I apply for it based on my situation which is this: I have a university fellowship beginning in the fall that requires that I am in residence. I applied for campus housing for couples knowing that my husband will be here at some point within the academic year. However, I was told that if he is not physically here within 15 days of my move in date (September 15th) then I will likely lose my housing. I am in the California bay area where affordable housing is a serious problem and it would definitely be a financial hardship for me to get housing that is not subsidized by the university. There is no  possibility of getting singles housing and moving to couples housing once he is here as all these assignments happen at the start of the academic year. Firstly, does this sound compelling enough? Secondly, if I ask for an expedite and they deny it does it harm my case at all? In other words, do I stand to lose anything by trying an expedite request? And...how does one do this? Links to relevant pages would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

You and anyone else that wants to file an expedite, please try.. You have nothing to lose by trying.   I think a lot more people get approved than get denied.. That's the impression I have. It's really up to your embassy...  Good luck..  

[JBMG 890]

3 hours ago, cadtousa said:

Finally case complete.

it shows status as At NVC.

and AOS info disappeared.

 

Now waiting for Interview date.

 

Thank you everyone for your help especially thank you to @chamma @JBMG and others who helped me through this process by adding positivity.

 

WHAT?!!?!? That's FANTASTIC!!!!!! have you called the NVC to confirm? Please update our spreadsheet with your cc!!  Congrats!!! woo hoo.. Finally.  

 

Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire.  

 

[Awai5 28]

2 hours ago, JBMG said:

That means you have a Case Complete "CC". Call the NVC to confirm.  

 

See Example  

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Cs5_XtthCAGFpjDPu1jiUkrSeCEVdquHKDDkH5z9VHM/edit#gid=1822387911

 

Calling from outside of the US

 

Best 5 Android Apps to Make Free Calls to US

Best 4 iPhone Apps to Make Free Calls to US

 

NVC Phone Number

NVC - 603-334-0700 [HOURS: 7am - 12am (7h-24h) EST, M-F]

Best time to call: 7-8am or 11pm-12am (7h-8h or 23h-24h)

Current local time in Portsmouth NH (NVC)

Time Zone Converter

 

Menu

Press 1, for English

Press 2, for Spanish

 

After pressing 1 for English, the options are:

 

1, to verify priority date

2, to establish an agent, request fee bill or invoice number

3, to verify that they received your mail

4, to confirm date and time of interview

5, to update your mailing address, phone number, email address

6, if your case is at a US embassy or consulate overseas

7, for all other questions

 

Good luck!! 

 

The once you confirm your CC. 

 

Please visit the following, this will update our spreadsheet with your info. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire -  2017

https://goo.gl/forms/pCvFQp0lyJEwdkQx2

 

VERY IMPORTANT: please keep your confirmation email from "google forms" to edit your status as your case moves along.. Yes, You CAN bookmark the questionnaire link but only after opening it up via email. I have no access to resend your original questionnaire to you. Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire. 

 

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet -  2017 (save this link in your browser) 

 

Thank you, JBMG

 

Thanks for your reply and such a great info. Waned to ask if have any idea that, I’m not a patitioner, will they answer my questions or nit? And how long NVC takes after cc to schedule interview or send package to relevant embassy?

[JBMG 890]

1 minute ago, Awai5 said:

Thanks for your reply and such a great info. Waned to ask if have any idea that, I’m not a patitioner, will they answer my questions or nit? And how long NVC takes after cc to schedule interview or send package to relevant embassy?

who are you? Are you the beneficiary/spouse ? 

[Awai5 28]

41 minutes ago, JBMG said:

who are you? Are you the beneficiary/spouse ? 

Yes spouse of the USC

Edited June 28, 2017 by Awai5

[JBMG 890]

12 minutes ago, Awai5 said:

Yes spouse of the USC

Yes, then most def you can call.  

 

Just tell them you're the beneficiary.. You just need your case number, and birthdate.

 

Meanwhile, they open in 18 minutes.. Def suggest calling them right when they open.

 

Calling from outside of the US

 

Best 5 Android Apps to Make Free Calls to US

Best 4 iPhone Apps to Make Free Calls to US

 

Phone Number

NVC - 603-334-0700 [HOURS: 7am - 12am (7h-24h) EST, M-F]

Best time to call: 7-8am or 11pm-12am (7h-8h or 23h-24h)

Current local time in Portsmouth NH (NVC)

Time Zone Converter

 

Menu

Press 1, for English

Press 2, for Spanish

 

After pressing 1 for English, the options are:

 

1, to verify priority date

2, to establish an agent, request fee bill or invoice number

3, to verify that they received your mail

4, to confirm date and time of interview

5, to update your mailing address, phone number, email address

6, if your case is at a US embassy or consulate overseas

7, for all other questions

 

Good luck!! 

 

[NihalV 26]

Hi All,

 

My original birth certificate is gujarati language and name in Birth Certificate (NIHAR) is different from Passport (NIHAL), my all document have same name as passport apart from Birth Certificate.

I checked on NVC website and it said that you can submit the Matriculation certificate (issues by school board with birth date) so I was planing to submit it.(https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/IN.html) 

 

But when I called NVC and confirm they said I have to submit the Birth certificate.   so Now I see submitting only Matriculation certificate increases chance of getting REF.

 

So I am thinking to submit below documents. Please review and let me know if this can be better.

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy
1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

[chamma 382]

11 minutes ago, NihalV said:

Hi All,

 

My original birth certificate is gujarati language and name in Birth Certificate (NIHAR) is different from Passport (NIHAL), my all document have same name as passport apart from Birth Certificate.

I checked on NVC website and it said that you can submit the Matriculation certificate (issues by school board with birth date) so I was planing to submit it.(https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/IN.html) 

 

But when I called NVC and confirm they said I have to submit the Birth certificate.   so Now I see submitting only Matriculation certificate increases chance of getting REF.

 

So I am thinking to submit below documents. Please review and let me know if this can be better.

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy
1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

I suggest you include them all.

1. I had read an experience by an Indian VJer ( can't find it now) that he too received a checklist for Birth Certificate. He did not have his, and hence only submitted his matriculation record. NVC came back - he was then asked to submit a record from the authorities that his Birth Certificate was not available. In your case only submitting the matriculation record MIGHT end up in the same problem.
2. If you submit the Matriculation record as well, the NVC would understand that the name change is not recent and the record is genuine. I am sure you are having all your records translated in English (as you already suggested). Good Luck.

[NihalV 26]

I think you are referring to below reply...

 

Hi,

I did not have a birth certificate and I submitted notarized affidavit from my parents ( mother and father separate affidavit) and also added my high school certificate which mentions my date of birth. Even though the website says, notarized affidavit OR high school certificate ( I submitted both) is enough for date of birth proof, I still got a checklist after 9 weeks of waiting for document review. NVC asked me to get a Non Availability of Birth Document from my place of birth Local Authority. This happened in Feb2017. I did try to contest the checklist but to no avail and had to submit the non-availability certificate. This one checklist pushed my case completion by 2 months! The clock restarts when you resubmit any document.

 

So you can decide whether you want to take your chances with only the notarized affidavit from parent for Birth-proof. Non availability is obtainable easily within a day or so from the local authorities. 

 

So @chamma you agree what I am planning will be sufficient. ?

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy

• 1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
• 1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
• 1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
• 1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
• 1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

 

[chamma 382]

5 minutes ago, NihalV said:

I think you are referring to below reply...

 

 

So @chamma you agree what I am planning will be sufficient. ?

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy

• 1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
• 1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
• 1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
• 1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
• 1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

 

Wow, great find!!  Yes that's the one...  

 

Yes - since non-availability does not make sense in your case, I THINK this is the safest option!

 

Are you aware on how to Translate? @Tanish had translated couple of records(on his own, if I am not wrong) and he had no issues. Just check with him on the rules regarding it (if you are not allready aware of it). 

Edited June 28, 2017 by chamma

[NihalV 26]

1 minute ago, chamma said:

Wow, great find!!  Yes that's the one...  

 

Yes - since non-availability does not make sense in your case, I THINK this is the safest option!

 

Are you aware on how to Translate? @Tanish had translated couple of records(on his own, if I am not wrong) and he had no issues. Just check with him on the rules regarding it (if you are not allready aware of it). 

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@chamma -   Hope all goes well...!   @Tanish : Man..! hope you are doing well... let me know when you get a moment...!

[chamma 382]

33 minutes ago, NihalV said:

@chamma -   Hope all goes well...!   @Tanish : Man..! hope you are doing well... let me know when you get a moment...!

Good Luck

[mcgg 29]

1 hour ago, NihalV said:

I think you are referring to below reply...

 

 

So @chamma you agree what I am planning will be sufficient. ?

 

Translate original BC to English - get it notarized - Attach Gazette Copy

• 1.1  - original BC in Gujarati 
• 1.2 - English translation with Notarized.
• 1.3 - Cover letter explaining name change proof registered in Gazette copy issue by Government of Gujarat.
• 1.4 - copy of Gazette from Government of Gujarat. which have entry of name change.
• 1.5 ( Optional ) - Certificate of the birth issued by Government School Board ( Matriculation certificate )

 

 

Along with the list you mentioned affidavit from both parents affirming name change from what is mentioned in your birth certificate to your current name might be helpful. During my embassy interview the official reviewing my documents did not bother much with my School Certificate. Instead he considered Non-Availability and affidavits from my parents. I got separate affidavits from my Mom and Dad. 

 

I got a few of my documents translated from Hindi to English and followed the NVC guidelines for translation. I got the translations notarized alongwith an affidavit from the translator asserting his capability to understand and translate from Hindi to English.

 

That is how I went about it since I feel that extra work does no harm.

 

Good luck to you.

Edited June 28, 2017 by mcgg

[chamma 382]

@mcgg - Can you please share with us your interview experience? Your timeline is blank and does not have any details of your case.

 

This experience could help us a great deal!