NVC Filers - August 2018

[Diva00 28]

I received an email from NVC today 

 

NVC recently received your visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Your petition is currently awaiting data entry into our local system. Your petition will process as part of our online Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Processing, as soon as this step is complete.

Unfortunately, since your case is not in our systems yet, we cannot make additional updates at this time.

[Kat & Jim 47]

On 8/11/2018 at 9:40 PM, Abies said:

Most times the NVC schedules visa interviews by the end and beginning of every month but it all depends on when local embassy sends NVC their available slots.

Hi Abies, 

 

Thank you for this information. I have been reading your posts like it seems forever now and I would just like to thank you for all the detailed help you have given everyone and continue to do. Wishing you all the best with joining your spouse in the USA, that will be a very special day ! 😋❤️ 

Edited August 16, 2018 by Kat & Jim

[happilyvisa 32]

everything was sent out today to the nvc fingers crossed hoping fast case complete soon those who are waiting for one too 

[Sugarlegetiti 566]

37 minutes ago, Diva00 said:

I received an email from NVC today 

 

NVC recently received your visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Your petition is currently awaiting data entry into our local system. Your petition will process as part of our online Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Processing, as soon as this step is complete.

Unfortunately, since your case is not in our systems yet, we cannot make additional updates at this time.

It means NVC has received your approved petition from USCIS and it has not been put in the system yet. You are a pivot,  wish you fast case and invoice numbers 

9 minutes ago, happilyvisa said:

everything was sent out today to the nvc fingers crossed hoping fast case complete soon those who are waiting for one too 

Wish you fast Case complete

[Sugarlegetiti 566]

44 minutes ago, Abies said:

My husband filed as head of household and no San was asked 

@NJ & RJ do you have a qualifying person living you? @Abies your hubby has a qualify person that is why your SSN was not needed. 

[Diva00 28]

29 minutes ago, Sugarlegetiti said:

It means NVC has received your approved petition from USCIS and it has not been put in the system yet. You are a pivot,  wish you fast case and invoice numbers 

Wish you fast Case complete

Thank u

[arellah 125]

1 hour ago, Kat & Jim said:

I wish you good luck and a speedy CC and interview date. 

We are also applying from 🇨🇦. Thank you for all your discussions and information you have given, it really helps others like myself sharing the process and experiences you are going through. Your information/discussion about scanning the marriage certificate helps a lot for when it comes to scanning our documents. 

I am still waiting for USCIS to send my case to NVC just approved, NOA2 Aug 13th. PD Nov 17th. My spouse and I are both currently living in Canada. My spouse is US Citizen. The only part I am having trouble with and working on currently is preparing documents to reestablish Domicile in the USA. The separate thread discussion here on Visa Journey has helped tremendously and also i-864 instructions. I will be following your timeline, hope all goes well for you. 😊

Awe thanks so much for the kind words! I always feel so much less anxious when I know someone else is going through this as well, so this community is amazing and I'm so thankful I have found it.  I'll follow you as well! If you ever have any questions let me know! It's always awesome to have a friendly face through this journey.

[happilyvisa 32]

34 minutes ago, Sugarlegetiti said:

It means NVC has received your approved petition from USCIS and it has not been put in the system yet. You are a pivot,  wish you fast case and invoice numbers 

Wish you fast Case complete

thank you my dear how long does case complete takes my lawyer said she sent everything but when I check on the ceac is still red is said start now is that normal until they review it?

[Kat & Jim 47]

On 8/14/2018 at 4:32 PM, Keeley said:

You can definitely file as married filing separately if your spouse doesn't have a SSN. I would assume you could later amend it, but I would speak to a CPA or tax attorney as I haven't researched that particular scenario. If you amend later to file as married filing jointly, you are potentially eligible additional deductions and exemptions that could be beneficial to you, but your spouse's foreign income would also be subject to US taxation. There are a couple of ways you can avoid paying tax on foreign income (through the Foreign Earned Income Tax Exclusion or the Foreign Tax Credit) but there are limits on these. Basically, it all depends on you and your spouse's specific financial situation whether it would be more beneficial for you to file as Married Filing Jointly or Separately. Sorry I can't be of more help on this point!

I agree you can definitely file as married filing separately with no SSN or ITIN. My spouse is the US Citizen and that is how our US Accountant recommended to file. Have been completing US tax Returns with “married filing separately” electronically through accountant for a few years now with no issues. Also as mentioned we took advantage of the Foreign Tax Credit. And yes there are income limits but it does help though. Keeley, I agree with everything you said it depends on you specific financial situation. Yes, speaking to an accountant would be the way to go for sure. My spouse just received his Refund for 2017 😊 a few days ago. Hope everything works out for you on whatever you choose to do.

Edited August 16, 2018 by Kat & Jim

[NJ & RJ 28]

41 minutes ago, Sugarlegetiti said:

@NJ & RJ do you have a qualifying person living you? @Abies your hubby has a qualify person that is why your SSN was not needed. 

@Sugarlegetiti I have my children included 

[Sugarlegetiti 566]

2 minutes ago, NJ & RJ said:

@Sugarlegetiti I have my children included 

You are fine to file as head of household no need to add your spouse on the tax return 

[Sugarlegetiti 566]

19 minutes ago, happilyvisa said:

thank you my dear how long does case complete takes my lawyer said she sent everything but when I check on the ceac is still red is said start now is that normal until they review it?

Yes it is normal, it will change to At NVC when review is done

[Diva00 28]

57 minutes ago, Sugarlegetiti said:

It means NVC has received your approved petition from USCIS and it has not been put in the system yet. You are a pivot,  wish you fast case and invoice numbers 

Wish you fast Case complete

@Sugarlegetiti can u pls explain to me what does it mean am pivot? 

 

[Sugarlegetiti 566]

Just now, Diva00 said:

@Sugarlegetiti can u pls explain to me what does it mean am pivot? 

 

It means you will send your AOS and IV packages through CEAS website as the email NVC sent you stated 

[NJ & RJ 28]

7 minutes ago, Sugarlegetiti said:

You are fine to file as head of household no need to add your spouse on the tax return 

I thought filing “ single or head of household “ is used when you’re not married and can be a red flag if used on tax return for consular officer

Edited August 16, 2018 by NJ & RJ