NVC Filers - August 2017

[Jimenez1717 21]

3 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Just saw your timeline, it's going to take about 10 days to get your welcome letter after they confirmed receipt of your documents. Not sure why they told you it's been sent already.  I posted earlier my timeline from leaving uscis. Please review it. 

They be driving me crazy but thanks 

[JBMG 890]

1 minute ago, Jimenez1717 said:

They be driving me crazy but thanks 

Haha.

 

Here is my timeline of events to get an idea of the NVC processing. 

 

3/29/2017	i130 approved
4/5/2017	USCIS mailed to NVC
4/11/2017	NVC assigned case number
4/12/2017	Filled out the ds-261
4/14/2017	PAID AOS fee
4/18/2017	- Received Welcome Letter (via email) - Called NVC to approve DS261 - Paid IV fee
4/19/2017	Mailed out Supporting documents
4/24/2017	USPS Tracking confirmed that NVC received documents
4/25/2017	NVC confirmed receipt, scan date
4/26/2017	submitted the 260 - 11 weeks starts today
6/20/2017	CEAC status changed to "ATNVC" /AOS info gone - Confirmed CC on the phone
6/22/2017	Received CKLST COVER LETTER
6/27/2017	Received CC letter
6/28/2017	Called NVC, received Interview date - Aug 2
6/29/2017	Reserved Medical Appointment
6/30/2017	Received Interview Confirmation Letter (p4)
7/6/2017	Received Interview Confirmation Letter (p4) AGAIN. CEAC Status changed to "in transit" AOS is back and now says in upper right-hand corner YOUR CASE IS CURRENTLY AT: PARIS (used to say NVC)
7/10/2017	CEAC Status changed to "Ready" (this means, my file has arrived at the Embassy)
8/2/2017	CEAC Status still "Ready" (But date changed to 8/2/2017, the day of the interview)
8/3/2017	CEAC Status still "Ready" (But date changed to 8/3/2017)
8/7/2017	CEAC Status "Adminstrative Processing" (Date changed (case last updated) to 8/7/2017)	11:35 AM
8/7/2017	CEAC Status "ISSUED" (Visa has been printed)	9:00 PM

[EG&XY 144]

8 minutes ago, Jimenez1717 said:

They be driving me crazy but thanks 

Get used to it, in some ways the NVC is worse than USIC. With USCIS it is just a big black box and you know you will be waiting for quite a while. With NVC it is a series of little black boxes, and every one of them seems to take longer than it realistically should. We paid our AOS fee and after 3 days it still didn't update to "paid" I kept calling and they would just say "oh, give it a couple more days", "oh, give it a couple more days", ........ then it finally updated, turns out their system was having issues and lots of people were held up by it (many for much longer than me).

[JBMG 890]

10 minutes ago, Jimenez1717 said:

They be driving me crazy but thanks 

Meanwhile, read everything on the first post of this forum. Everything.:-)  You can already start ordering your birth, police, marriage certificates. And court records if police certificate isn't clear. 

 

 

[Jimenez1717 21]

Just now, JBMG said:

Meanwhile, read everything on the first post of this forum. Everything.:-)  You can already start ordering your birth, police, marriage certificates. And court records if police certificate isn't clear. 

 

 

Thank you so much and trust i have everything they require filled out affidavit and all just waiting to send everything in i like having everything done right away

[Jimenez1717 21]

4 minutes ago, EG&XY said:

Get used to it, in some ways the NVC is worse than USIC. With USCIS it is just a big black box and you know you will be waiting for quite a while. With NVC it is a series of little black boxes, and every one of them seems to take longer than it realistically should. We paid our AOS fee and after 3 days it still didn't update to "paid" I kept calling and they would just say "oh, give it a couple more days", "oh, give it a couple more days", ........ then it finally updated, turns out their system was having issues and lots of people were held up by it (many for much longer than me).

Ughh so annoying i wont be calm til i send everything and pay everything i call like everyday and ive noticed at night they give you more info about your case & they are nicer 

[JBMG 890]

1 minute ago, Jimenez1717 said:

Thank you so much and trust i have everything they require filled out affidavit and all just waiting to send everything in i like having everything done right away

Perfect, still read the post. :-) lots of great information that will help you during the process. If anyone gets a checklist from August scan dates or doesn't understand the nvc process, it's because they didn't read that post. :-) 

[jakelake 222]

I sent about 25 pictures to USCIS with my I-130 petition. 

Does NVC receive those photos from USCIS and then forward them to the embassy?

[JBMG 890]

9 minutes ago, jakelake said:

I sent about 25 pictures to USCIS with my I-130 petition. 

Does NVC receive those photos from USCIS and then forward them to the embassy?

Nvc told me that they don't look at our uscis file. But yeah, everything you ever sent to the uscis and the nvc will be sent to your embassy for your interview.

 

Everyone, nvc doesn't deny you, that's up to your embassy to decide. NVC's role is to make sure you have the correct paperwork for your interview at your embassy. So worst case scenario, you have a checklist for missing/incorrect documents or missing signatures or mistakes on your aos/864 form. Try to avoid that. Research this forum. Research and read the posts. All answers to your questions are on this forum. All of them. USE the search function. 

[Jimenez1717 21]

So i have a question..got my welcome letter at 2am & still this morning doesnt let me pay anything & i got the invoice yet nothing so my question is can i mail out my documents to them while i still wait to pay?

[Ahmed&Freda 628]

10 hours ago, JBMG said:

Makes sense. This stuff is definitely suggested to bring to your interview. Although in our case, didn't even want to see updated pics from the last year. Probably because we have been together for almost 11 years. But again, reminding people to not stress out about having to prove a bona fide relationship at the nvc stage. it's not required, will be ignored at the nvc stage.  What's important is to have all the right documents they're requesting. And making sure they're the right versions. Just imagine, 1/3 of our cases received a checklist. At one point, it was half.. not one of them received one because of lack of proof of a relationship. Not one.. 

Thanks so much!! Very helpful information!!  I have my i864 and i864a ready to go just waiting on letter from my employer.  The other packet is also just about put together.  Some post state copies other state originals.  I'm a little confused...does the NVC or embassy need any of my (petitioner's) original documents (birth, divorce etc.) or just the beneficiaries?  I was thinking they didn't need mine because the Embassy part is all about him but some things seem unclear.  I have him gathering originals for when he has his interview and I am compiling copies of all for NVC.

[cleon86 244]

Called NVC this morning to see if there's any update. I didn't have my hopes up so I didn't feel too let down when they told me there's no news yet. Week #7 is in the book. On to week #8 AND I get to see my husband next week!! Nothing but good things to look forward to!

[cleon86 244]

4 minutes ago, Ahmed&Freda said:

Thanks so much!! Very helpful information!!  I have my i864 and i864a ready to go just waiting on letter from my employer.  The other packet is also just about put together.  Some post state copies other state originals.  I'm a little confused...does the NVC or embassy need any of my (petitioner's) original documents (birth, divorce etc.) or just the beneficiaries?  I was thinking they didn't need mine because the Embassy part is all about him but some things seem unclear.  I have him gathering originals for when he has his interview and I am compiling copies of all for NVC.

Yes, we did submit a copy of my birth certificate and passport. They need that for proof of your status as a U.S. citizen. as well as any divorce records (if applicable). 

[JBMG 890]

45 minutes ago, Ahmed&Freda said:

Thanks so much!! Very helpful information!!  I have my i864 and i864a ready to go just waiting on letter from my employer.  The other packet is also just about put together.  Some post state copies other state originals.  I'm a little confused...does the NVC or embassy need any of my (petitioner's) original documents (birth, divorce etc.) or just the beneficiaries?  I was thinking they didn't need mine because the Embassy part is all about him but some things seem unclear.  I have him gathering originals for when he has his interview and I am compiling copies of all for NVC.

 

40 minutes ago, cleon86 said:

Yes, we did submit a copy of my birth certificate and passport. They need that for proof of your status as a U.S. citizen. as well as any divorce records (if applicable). 

Yeah, Cleon86 is right. Everything will be listed in your welcome letter on what you need. 

 

Here is the cover letter we received. 

 

Document Cover Sheet

This cover sheet is for case PRS2017XXXxxx.When you send your documents to us, place them in the order

shown below, and put this cover sheet on top. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Enclosed if you are sending the

document. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Unavailable if you cannot obtain the document, and include a formal

statement explaining why it is unavailable. Mark the checkbox [ X ] under Not Applicable if the document is not

applicable or not needed for your case.

Order Document Enclosed Unavailable Not Applicable

===============================================================================

1. Document Cover Sheet................................ [ ]

 

Beneficiary's documents

2. Photocopies of Supporting Documents:

Valid, unexpired passport..................... [ ] [ ] [ ]

Birth Certificate with translation.......... [ ] [ ] [ ] (it says with translation, but this is not true if it's in the embassy's accepted language) 

Adoption Documentation...................... [ ] [ ] [ ]

Marriage Certificate with translation.... [ ] [ ] [ ] (it says with translation, but this is not true if it's in the embassy's accepted language) 

Marriage Termination with translation. [ ] [ ] [ ] (it says with translation, but this is not true if it's in the embassy's accepted language) 

Court Records with translation..............[ ] [ ] [ ] (it says with translation, but this is not true if it's in the embassy's accepted language) 

Military Records with translation......... [ ] [ ] [ ] (it says with translation, but this is not true if it's in the embassy's accepted language) 

Police Certificate(s) with translation.... [ ] [ ] [ ] (it says with translation, but this is not true if it's in the embassy's accepted language) 

 

Petitioner's documents

3. Signed Affidavit of Support(s).................... [ ] [ ] [ ]

Proof of U.S. Status.............................. [ ] [ ] [ ]

Proof of Domicile................................. [ ] [ ] [ ]

Petitioner's Civil Documents................. [ ] [ ] [ ]

Proof of relationship (only for I-864A) [ ] [ ] [ ]

Evidence of Income.............................. [ ] [ ] [ ]

Form(s) W-2......................................... [ ] [ ] [ ]

IRS Tax Transcript............................... [ ] [ ] [ ]

Federal Income Tax Returns................ [ ] [ ] [ ]

Social Security Earnings Statement...... [ ] [ ] [ ]

Proof of Assets...................................... [ ] [ ] [ ]

4. Other Supporting Documents.......................[ ] [ ] [ ]

If you have not submitted Form DS-260 Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application at

ceac.state.gov, please do so now. We cannot forward your petition to a U.S. Embassy overseas until you submit

Form DS-260. Also, only send photocopies of your civil documents (e.g., birth certificate). Send a signed Form

I-864 Affidavit of Support(s). Do not send documents on any form of electronic media, such as memory cards.

 

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Verify your documents!

Here is a VERY USEFUL link to verify if you have the correct version of the document you need to send to the NVC (for example, a version that was accepted at the USCIS may not be accepted at the NVC sent to USCIS).. Select your country, then view the menu on the left-hand side..  (ignore selecting your visa type) 

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/IN.html

 

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Checklist info! You can avoid them!! Research RESEARCH RESEARCH!!! 

 

Here is a forum I started on "How to avoid a checklist. PLEASE check it out. EVEN if you already submitted your NVC paperwork! 

Tips on how to avoid a checklist

 

Another tip to help you avoid getting a checklist. Do a search on the forum (upper right-hand corner). For example, do the following: 

"Checklist, Birth Certificate, India" 

"Checklist, Police Report, India" 

"Checklist, Marriage Certificate, India" 

"Checklist, India" 

Here are the search results for "Checklist, India" You'll see right away, that there are a lot of checklists from people who didn't submit the correct Police Certificate. 

http://www.visajourney.com/sitesearch/?cx=partner-pub-3407508467788263%3A9725800110&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=Checklist%2C India&sa=Search&siteurl=www.visajourney.com%2F&ref=&ss=2j4j2

Edited August 10, 2017 by JBMG

[injejo14 17]

42 minutes ago, cleon86 said:

Yes, we did submit a copy of my birth certificate and passport. They need that for proof of your status as a U.S. citizen. as well as any divorce records (if applicable). 

Just a copy of my spouse's US Citizen passport & birth certificate, right ? - not the original. It would be crazy to have to take his passport .  For all other civil documents, such as our marriage certificate, my long form birth certificate, etc - i would bring the originals to the interview.