Feb 2018 NOA2 ---> NVC thread

[Jaquelly 1,647]

Hi, everyone!

This thread is for everyone who got their NOA2 during the month of February 2018 - and all of those who are around to cheer us on and offer helpful input!

 

I am also copying and pasting important links from my signature into this post just in case anyone needs them for reference:
 

 

There are lots of NOA2s coming in mail without an update on case tracker.

Please register for informed delivery if it is applicable in your region

USPS INFORMED DELIVERY - https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

 

NVC - (603)-334-0700

What to do after NOA2 Approval? How to contact NVC? Click here for info - https://goo.gl/KggThF

If you cannot get NVC on the phone try this - https://secureforms.travel.state.gov/ask-nvc.php

 

USCIS - 800-375-5283

How to talk to a live person at USCIS? https://goo.gl/54z5bZ

 

I-129F NOA2 to NVC Receive Time Tracker - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k57PdywNRpUqytomJxMzz6_7DsMqpi52DgnaYt9FyC8/edit?usp=sharing 

[BVGApeach 288]

Thanks for making this thread! On Thursday, I called NVC and they said they had received my case, but did not have a number for me yet. I decided to wait until Tuesday night to call them back...hopefully after a long weekend they will feel renewed with energy and get to work on my dang case #  

 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

7 minutes ago, BVGApeach said:

Thanks for making this thread! On Thursday, I called NVC and they said they had received my case, but did not have a number for me yet. I decided to wait until Tuesday night to call them back...hopefully after a long weekend they will feel renewed with energy and get to work on my dang case #  

 

Hopefully!

 

I called on Friday and the woman I spoke to was so nice. She told me that I should allow six weeks. I then stuttered and let out a sad sigh and she kind of laughed and said "You are welcome to call every single day." 

 

I SO prefer them over USCIS.

[BVGApeach 288]

Also, I am using this time to gather documents because we, like everyone else, want to get a jump on the embassy process.

So far, we've got:

• DS-160
• Police Certificate
• Beneficiary Birth Certificate 
• I-134 (with supporting document from my bank)
• Updated letters of intent to marry

We are waiting on:

• I-134 co-sponsor document & supporting documents
• Signed lease document (to establish domicile for myself)

...and of course, we can't schedule any medical or interview without that pesky NVC #, so technically that goes in the "waiting on" category as well

 

I am struggling to think of what to provide to prove ongoing relationship...I mean, we've lived together for two years so our chat logs are like, "Can you buy paper towels?" but maybe I'll pick some of our cuter selfies and print those. I also plan on going to the interview with my fiance.

 

[BVGApeach 288]

1 minute ago, Jaquelly said:

Hopefully!

 

I called on Friday and the woman I spoke to was so nice. She told me that I should allow six weeks. I then stuttered and let out a sad sigh and she kind of laughed and said "You are welcome to call every single day." 

 

I SO prefer them over USCIS.

YES! They are super kind. The lady I talked to on Thursday was so kind and enthusiastic for us.

 

I think the only person I talked to at USCIS was a live customer chat representative and it was like trying to talk to cardboard.

[Jaquelly 1,647]

12 minutes ago, BVGApeach said:

Also, I am using this time to gather documents because we, like everyone else, want to get a jump on the embassy process.

So far, we've got:

• DS-160
• Police Certificate
• Beneficiary Birth Certificate 
• I-134 (with supporting document from my bank)
• Updated letters of intent to marry

We are waiting on:

• I-134 co-sponsor document & supporting documents
• Signed lease document (to establish domicile for myself)

...and of course, we can't schedule any medical or interview without that pesky NVC #, so technically that goes in the "waiting on" category as well

 

I am struggling to think of what to provide to prove ongoing relationship...I mean, we've lived together for two years so our chat logs are like, "Can you buy paper towels?" but maybe I'll pick some of our cuter selfies and print those. I also plan on going to the interview with my fiance.

 

 

He's almost finished the DS-160. Sigh.

Do I need to give him a signed lease from my apartment complex as proof of domicile?!

 

Also, stuff like that works. Pictures, family photos. I have no idea. 

[BVGApeach 288]

2 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

 

He's almost finished the DS-160. Sigh.

Do I need to give him a signed lease from my apartment complex as proof of domicile?!

 

Also, stuff like that works. Pictures, family photos. I have no idea. 

Are you living overseas with your beneficiary? If not, then I don't think you need to prove domicile. I just know that I will have to prove that my living here in Romania is temporary :/ 

[Jaquelly 1,647]

Just now, BVGApeach said:

Are you living overseas with your beneficiary? If not, then I don't think you need to prove domicile. I just know that I will have to prove that my living here in Romania is temporary :/ 

Thank you. I just had a moment of #######??

 

Are you going to miss it there?

[akdf2014 173]

Hello guys

How are  you  today ?   I am kindly  asking your help  here

 

My fiance  is a self employed  guy, now he is preparing  the affidavit of support  to send it to me, but we are confused  a little  bit..

1. His tax return documents; does it need  to be a gross or net income of his tax return?

2.does he need to file for schedule  C/form 1040 along  with  tax return  as well ?

We are using  form I-134f for affidavit  of support  instead  of  I-824f, are we on a safe side?

Thanks in advance.

[akdf2014 173]

41 minutes ago, BVGApeach said:

Thanks for making this thread! On Thursday, I called NVC and they said they had received my case, but did not have a number for me yet. I decided to wait until Tuesday night to call them back...hopefully after a long weekend they will feel renewed with energy and get to work on my dang case #  

 

Sorry, what's  your NOA2 date?? We are still  waiting  for our case number , just  approved  on Feb 6th  and got hard copy  on Feb 11th  in mail box.

[BVGApeach 288]

29 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

Thank you. I just had a moment of #######??

 

Are you going to miss it there?

I will miss certain things about living here. The geography is absolutely breathtaking and the villages are like out of a story book...but I won't miss the crushing weight of government corruption or the massive amount of paperwork that is required for everything here. I will really miss all the wonderful people I've met.

[BVGApeach 288]

22 minutes ago, akdf2014 said:

Hello guys

How are  you  today ?   I am kindly  asking your help  here

 

My fiance  is a self employed  guy, now he is preparing  the affidavit of support  to send it to me, but we are confused  a little  bit..

1. His tax return documents; does it need  to be a gross or net income of his tax return?

2.does he need to file for schedule  C/form 1040 along  with  tax return  as well ?

We are using  form I-134f for affidavit  of support  instead  of  I-824f, are we on a safe side?

Thanks in advance.

 

17 minutes ago, akdf2014 said:

Sorry, what's  your NOA2 date?? We are still  waiting  for our case number , just  approved  on Feb 6th  and got hard copy  on Feb 11th  in mail box.

My NOA2 is February 3rd. You should fill out the I-134 for this part of the K1 process. I believe that you can use a W2 or the tax returns to prove income. I have no idea what a C/form 1040 is, sorry  

[Joe&Kelta 48]

I am doing my affidavit of support and I am self employed - My lawyer said I mainly have to provide a years worth of bank statements showing deposits - as well as this additional:

 

SELF-EMPLOYED: if you are self-employed, we need

(a) Copies of your bank statements for the last 12 months, showing deposits;

(b) Copies of the last 3 years’ TAX RETURN TRANSCRIPTS (i.e. please request these from the IRS) for your business;

(c) Copies of your personal TAX RETURN TRANSCRIPTS (i.e. please request these from the IRS);

(d) Proof of assets, if you have them (IRA, 401(k), bank deposits, equity in real estate);

[Marie Tancio 30]

Thank you for making this thread! I had a look at the DS-160 and was kind of intimidated. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

 

My to do list for papers to secure include:

○ Police Clearance

○ fresh copies of birth certificate 

○ Certificate of No Marriage

○ Transcript of Records and School Diploma (for future use)

 

Is an updated letter of intent to marry mandatory?

[Jemilyn 159]

6 minutes ago, Marie Tancio said:

for Filipina we should get NBI CLEARANCE