NVC Filers - April 2018

[ms_bobdog 501]

2 hours ago, sunil1 said:

I haven't yet filed for 2017 return. Since my spouse doesn't have SSN (living overseas) and I don't want to go through the hassle of applying for ITIN, can I file 2017 tax as single for now and later amend it? Will that crate any problems on NVC stage or interview? What about filing an extension till October ?

NVC wouldn't care whether you filed as Single or Married, but, at the interview, the CO may find an issue with it. So, just file as Married Filing Separately as the earlier reply stated. 

[KLOVEM 13]

I have received case number and IIN. Filled up the DS-261 but cant pay AOS fee yet !!!!! 

[mookie395 0]

Hi,

 

I am a pivot case and submitted the DS-260 / Civil Documents / AOS and financial documents today -- all the required documents.  Everything says "submitted" per the screenshot below.  However, when I check the status on the case tracker (https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker), it says "Action required -- submit requested documents".  And then the details say they received my DS-260 but to mail in my other documents (which I do not need to do because I'm a pivot case).  Did anybody else have this same issue?  Is there another way to check the status or to know when your case is progressing.  I want to make sure the NVC actually but my case in line to be reviewed!

 

Thanks 

 

[M&P2017 22]

9 minutes ago, mookie395 said:

Hi,

 

I am a pivot case and submitted the DS-260 / Civil Documents / AOS and financial documents today -- all the required documents.  Everything says "submitted" per the screenshot below.  However, when I check the status on the case tracker (https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker), it says "Action required -- submit requested documents".  And then the details say they received my DS-260 but to mail in my other documents (which I do not need to do because I'm a pivot case).  Did anybody else have this same issue?  Is there another way to check the status or to know when your case is progressing.  I want to make sure the NVC actually but my case in line to be reviewed!

 

Thanks 

 

Your status will say that Untill NVC has completed your case. once they do then your status will change to “at nvc” and your AOS line will  disappear..

Edited April 6, 2018 by M&P2017

[mookie395 0]

Just now, M&P2017 said:

Your status will say that Untill NVC has completed your case. once they do then your status will change to “at nvc” 

Thanks!

[No-Where-Man 147]

5 hours ago, sunil1 said:

I haven't yet filed for 2017 return. Since my spouse doesn't have SSN (living overseas) and I don't want to go through the hassle of applying for ITIN, can I file 2017 tax as single for now and later amend it? Will that crate any problems on NVC stage or interview? What about filing an extension till October ?

I did even something better. I filed an extension (which you can file online just like your normal return) and that will extend you filing date until October. Once your wife is here, you can file together when she has her SSN. 

I did that, she got her interview, no questions asked as I included my 2017 W2 as well as the extension confirmation page printed. 

 

However, IRS clearly states that this extention is for the purpose of extending the filing date ONLY. If you owe any money to IRS, you are expected to pay it before the deadline in April. You can estimate the amount due by ACTING AS you are filing a return using the website you usually use stating you are single and once you reach the final page, you can see if you owe any money but simply not to continue to file

 

I hope that answers your question. 

2 hours ago, KLOVEM said:

I have received case number and IIN. Filled up the DS-261 but cant pay AOS fee yet !!!!! 

Give it a day or two, system just needs to update. 

[No-Where-Man 147]

3 hours ago, Henry&Olga said:

Dont file single you are married. File by mail and where it asks for SSN write NRA "NON RESIDENT ALIEN". 

It would be better and less hassle to file an extension that will extend the filing date until October. I did that, and attached my 2017 w2 and the extension letter. At interview, no question asked and visa approved. 

 

Please see my response to the OP question for further details regarding that in case you are in the same boat

Edited April 6, 2018 by No-Where-Man

[H&H. 189]

1 hour ago, No-Where-Man said:

I did even something better. I filed an extension (which you can file online just like your normal return) and that will extend you filing date until October. Once your wife is here, you can file together when she has her SSN. 

I did that, she got her interview, no questions asked as I included my 2017 W2 as well as the extension confirmation page printed. 

 

However, IRS clearly states that this extention is for the purpose of extending the filing date ONLY. If you owe any money to IRS, you are expected to pay it before the deadline in April. You can estimate the amount due by ACTING AS you are filing a return using the website you usually use stating you are single and once you reach the final page, you can see if you owe any money but simply not to continue to file

 

I hope that answers your question. 

Give it a day or two, system just needs to update. 

i wish i had known this before  i will still try to amend to jointly hopefully no issue

[Flordj 17]

Hi guys. Please I have a question. I want to send in my mom document to NVC. She does not have a birth certificate but she does have declaration of age from tge court. On the cover sheet, Which one should I tick on the birth certificate column [Enclosed, Unavailable or Not applicable] ?

Thank you

[Ed and Lyn 97]

Good day to all,......a few question who ever got their experience on this....On WELCOME LETTER no. 4 and 5. They say Collect Financial and Supporting Documents respectively... And no.6 It says Submit in ONE package to NVS....Those this means we are not PIVOT ? And Will my wife the petitioner will send all her Affidavit of Support Docs to me. Then I will send to NVC together with my Supporting Docs?...Thanks for those who will answer and have experienced this.... Hoping and Praying to Us all. 

[crmathew1 59]

16 minutes ago, Ed and Lyn said:

Good day to all,......a few question who ever got their experience on this....On WELCOME LETTER no. 4 and 5. They say Collect Financial and Supporting Documents respectively... And no.6 It says Submit in ONE package to NVS....Those this means we are not PIVOT ? And Will my wife the petitioner will send all her Affidavit of Support Docs to me. Then I will send to NVC together with my Supporting Docs?...Thanks for those who will answer and have experienced this.... Hoping and Praying to Us all. 

your wife can send everything...you can scan your supporting documents (birth certificate etc) and email her and she can send everything...keep all the originals with you for the interview..have your wife mail you all the originals of what she sent to the nvc too...

[Ed and Lyn 97]

34 minutes ago, crmathew1 said:

your wife can send everything...you can scan your supporting documents (birth certificate etc) and email her and she can send everything...keep all the originals with you for the interview..have your wife mail you all the originals of what she sent to the nvc too...

ok thanks...

 

[HariMS 93]

15 hours ago, selsiii said:

Quick question. Can we call to have our ds261 reviewed even if we haven’t received the welcome letter yet? Am able to fill the ds261 but I don’t have any other fee showing. The IV fee shows “not paid” but nothing happens when I click on it. Thanks 

No. I too had the same situation. I completed DS-261 but couldn't review it over the phone as I didn't receive my welcome letter.

I completed it after I received it though Hope this helps.

[Pooh23 92]

8 hours ago, crmathew1 said:

I have yet to submit my docs as I never got the welcome letter with the document cover sheet...waiting for that!

I am from Kerala..currently in NY..petitioning for my husband

Hopefully soon you're able to send your package. I got lucky from paying fee to submitting documents all happen in a week was unlucky with Case number as it took 12 weeks.

Hope you get welcome letter soon..all the best 

[Pooh23 92]

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