NVC Filers - December 2017

[LeslieR 3]

Hello everyone! 

Congrats to all the CC and patience to the rest of us that are still waiting. Keep in mind that soon the wait is going to be worth it.

 

I have a question: I send my documents 11/14 and my Scan Date is 11/20. I’ve been trying to check my husband’s visa status but the system keeps showing me this page...

Does anybody else has the same problem? Should I be worry about it? Or this is normal? 

 

Thank you in advance, any answer, opinion helps. 

[Ishxo 65]

On 12/7/2017 at 1:31 PM, LeslieR said:

Hello everyone! 

Congrats to all the CC and patience to the rest of us that are still waiting. Keep in mind that soon the wait is going to be worth it.

 

I have a question: I send my documents 11/14 and my Scan Date is 11/20. I’ve been trying to check my husband’s visa status but the system keeps showing me this page...

Does anybody else has the same problem? Should I be worry about it? Or this is normal? 

 

Thank you in advance, any answer, opinion helps. 

Hey! We’ve submitted our documents since 3 weeks now and we still see that page too. 

 

Not sure if it ever changes until CC so don’t worry! 

 

[hermank 34]

51 minutes ago, LeslieR said:

Hello everyone! 

Congrats to all the CC and patience to the rest of us that are still waiting. Keep in mind that soon the wait is going to be worth it.

 

I have a question: I send my documents 11/14 and my Scan Date is 11/20. I’ve been trying to check my husband’s visa status but the system keeps showing me this page...

Does anybody else has the same problem? Should I be worry about it? Or this is normal? 

 

Thank you in advance, any answer, opinion helps. 

My status says the same. My scan date is 11/30

[ZnM 8]

49 minutes ago, hermank said:

My status says the same. My scan date is 11/30

this is the status that will appear until you get a CC. its normal. Nothing to worry about. When it changes from "submit documents" to "at NVC" that means you have a CC. Good luck!

[hermank 34]

Thank you 🙏 

[CABM 4]

Hello everyone!

 

I'm new here but have been following this thread for a few months to each other peoples stories and get advise! Its been tremendously helpful!

 

My story is that I am an American citizen currently living in Ireland with my husband (who is an Irish citizen). I have completed my case with the USCIS after a VERY LOMG TIME and it has finally been approved and transferred to the NVC. I am in the process of paying all of the fees and gathering the appropriate paperwork. I have a few questions and I was hoping to get some answers to before I send everything in as I'm stressed and overwhelmed and cant seem to find the answers anywhere!

 

1. For the civil documents (for the petitioner, myself) what exact documents are required?

 

2. For the taxes, I have unfortunately not filed my US taxes for 2016 yet. To be honest, didn't even realize I was supposed to and it never even  crossed my mind. I didn't make that much last year ( only about 6500 euros) as I was only working part time and I think technically didn't even need to file because I made so little!  The other thing I'm worried about is meeting the 'poverty line'. In 2016 it was an extremely rough year for us financially as neither of us could find work until later in the year and I only worked part time. So I think by last years standards JUST make it over the US poverty guidelines of 16,000 dollars. Which tax documents are absolutely required to send in and which ones can I write a formal explanation for (why I'm not sending them in).

Would I be able to even write a explanation saying I didn't file my US taxes for 2016 because I made so little I wasn't technically required to? Then that brings up the poverty line question.. so confused!

We have both been working full time in 2017 in good jobs and have made well above the poverty line, so if I show our current paystubs (as it asks for evidence of income anyway) will that show that now we are making enough?

 

 

3. What are some good ways to show domicile in the US- I still have my American drivers license, bank accounts and a home address where my family resides. I am only on a temporary stamp 4 work visa so its clear that Im not in Ireland forever cand we both have every intention of moving to America as soon as the green card is approved. Do you think this would be sufficient?

 

 

I'm completely overwhelmed in this and have put nearly 2 years of effort into sorting out this green card. I am terrified of messing up this last step or the NVC documents. ANY advise is appreciated more than you will ever know!!! We are stressed and even considering taking out a loan to hire a lawyer.

 

[AJLove 53]

34 minutes ago, hermank said:

Thank you 🙏 

Hey, do you know how long it is taking from case close to get an interview date in Delhi or Mumbai consulate these days?

 

Thanks!

[Ishxo 65]

9 minutes ago, AJLove said:

Hey, do you know how long it is taking from case close to get an interview date in Delhi or Mumbai consulate these days?

 

Thanks!

It’s averaging about 60 days in Mumbai from what I’ve seen. 

[AJLove 53]

1 minute ago, Ishxo said:

It’s averaging about 60 days in Mumbai from what I’ve seen. 

Wow, that is long time!

[Ishxo 65]

24 minutes ago, AJLove said:

Wow, that is long time!

Yeah, tell me about it  

Seems like forever when you’re even expecting a checklist! 

[AJLove 53]

1 minute ago, Ishxo said:

Yeah, tell me about it  

Seems like forever when you’re even expecting a checklist! 

Is 60 days for date availability at the consulate or for us to receive an appointment letter from NVC?

[Ishxo 65]

14 minutes ago, AJLove said:

Is 60 days for date availability at the consulate or for us to receive an appointment letter from NVC?

Date availability. The letter you receive from NVC is fairly quick 

[AJLove 53]

Just now, Ishxo said:

Date availability. The letter you receive from NVC is fairly quick 

Gotcha! Thank you!

[Esdubrov 56]

18 hours ago, esdh said:

SOS!

I have been posting in the April 2017 Texas thread, but I feel like now at the NVC stage I should move here.

 

Anyways here are my details:

NOA2 from Texas: October 16, 2017

NVC Received: November 27, 2017

NVC assigned case number and IIN: December 5th

 

so after getting my Case number and IIN on the phone, I was able to log in and fill out the DS 261. 

I assigned myself (the petitioner) as the agent and then called to confirm they received it and all was well for them to review. (I am following the London checklist PDF that has been circulating on VJ) I had one pretty rude guy and then yet another that said the same thing.

 

They both said that I cant fill out the DS 261 (choice of agent) until I receive instructions in the mail, I told them that I was actually able to fill it out and their response was that now I probably delayed my case!!! Does anyone have any bit of insight? I didn't think I was doing anything wrong! I could have sworn other people had done the same after receiving their case number & IIN.

 

Ive attached the PDF I am referring to.

thank you all in advance! <3

Personal Checklist.compressed (1) (1).pdf

I did the exact same thing! The lady when I called to tell her my DS261 was filled out was also very rude and said "we haven't even sent you the welcome email yet."  However, it did not delay anything on my end.  I have paid all the fees and submitted the documents! All in all it took about a week and a half.  The only thing i would change is calling back after you receive the welcome email and tell them you filled out the DS 261 so they can start reviewing it.  Otherwise they will wait about a week to open the IV fee.  They should be kinder if they have sent you the welcome email and then you call.  

[sibz 167]

2 hours ago, CABM said:

Hello everyone!

 

I'm new here but have been following this thread for a few months to each other peoples stories and get advise! Its been tremendously helpful!

 

My story is that I am an American citizen currently living in Ireland with my husband (who is an Irish citizen). I have completed my case with the USCIS after a VERY LOMG TIME and it has finally been approved and transferred to the NVC. I am in the process of paying all of the fees and gathering the appropriate paperwork. I have a few questions and I was hoping to get some answers to before I send everything in as I'm stressed and overwhelmed and cant seem to find the answers anywhere!

 

1. For the civil documents (for the petitioner, myself) what exact documents are required?

 

2. For the taxes, I have unfortunately not filed my US taxes for 2016 yet. To be honest, didn't even realize I was supposed to and it never even  crossed my mind. I didn't make that much last year ( only about 6500 euros) as I was only working part time and I think technically didn't even need to file because I made so little!  The other thing I'm worried about is meeting the 'poverty line'. In 2016 it was an extremely rough year for us financially as neither of us could find work until later in the year and I only worked part time. So I think by last years standards JUST make it over the US poverty guidelines of 16,000 dollars. Which tax documents are absolutely required to send in and which ones can I write a formal explanation for (why I'm not sending them in).

Would I be able to even write a explanation saying I didn't file my US taxes for 2016 because I made so little I wasn't technically required to? Then that brings up the poverty line question.. so confused!

We have both been working full time in 2017 in good jobs and have made well above the poverty line, so if I show our current paystubs (as it asks for evidence of income anyway) will that show that now we are making enough?

 

 

3. What are some good ways to show domicile in the US- I still have my American drivers license, bank accounts and a home address where my family resides. I am only on a temporary stamp 4 work visa so its clear that Im not in Ireland forever cand we both have every intention of moving to America as soon as the green card is approved. Do you think this would be sufficient?

 

 

I'm completely overwhelmed in this and have put nearly 2 years of effort into sorting out this green card. I am terrified of messing up this last step or the NVC documents. ANY advise is appreciated more than you will ever know!!! We are stressed and even considering taking out a loan to hire a lawyer.

 

Hello,

 

1). For the petitioner, there is none to NVC. all the supporting documents is beneficiary ones.

2). Do you have someone to be joint sponsor you guys in US? because they want someone in US to be sponsor. You can explain in letter why you did not file the taxes for 2016. 

3) This is what i found

When a sponsor has clearly not maintained a domicile in the United States, he/she must re-establish a U.S. domicile to be a sponsor. The aspiring sponsor may take steps, including the examples given below, to show that the United States is his/her principal place of residence:

• Find employment in the United States
• Secure a residence in the United States
• Register children in U.S. schools
• Relinquish residence abroad
• Other evidence of a U.S. residence

If the sponsor establishes U.S. domicile, he or she must return to the United States to live before the sponsored immigrant may enter the United States. The sponsored immigrant must enter the United States with or after the sponsor.