NVC Filers - May 2020

[JenIE 402]

19 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

OK so it's not like the DS 260 or the electronic I-130 where you have to fill in the document online? Should I have my spouse print and sign an original .pdf then? All of the documents are ready at the gate!  

Correct, this form needs to be printed out, signed, then scanned and uploaded into the system in the petitioner's section. There is a folder already there for you to upload it to.

[CGs_Mother 114]

One other question - I noticed that the list of requested documents once I completed the DS 260 was considerably shorter than for the I-130. Should I still upload everything I sent in for the I-130 or just stick to what was requested? For example, I have not been requested to upload documents in respect of my spouse's previous marriages, but I had to upload those for the I-130 application and on the NVC help page, it says to upload Petitioner Documents, even though my Civil Document portfolio nor my consular processing specifically requested those items. Is it bad to give them too much? Should I stick to the request? Or do I give them everything again? Thanks for your help. 

[JenIE 402]

7 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

One other question - I noticed that the list of requested documents once I completed the DS 260 was considerably shorter than for the I-130. Should I still upload everything I sent in for the I-130 or just stick to what was requested? For example, I have not been requested to upload documents in respect of my spouse's previous marriages, but I had to upload those for the I-130 application and on the NVC help page, it says to upload Petitioner Documents, even though my Civil Document portfolio nor my consular processing specifically requested those items. Is it bad to give them too much? Should I stick to the request? Or do I give them everything again? Thanks for your help. 

The NVC website says that you have to upload certified copies of all marriage certificates and all marriage termination documents.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

 

This page should be helpful for any other question you have regarding what documents need to be uploaded for the DS 260.

[CGs_Mother 114]

6 minutes ago, JenIE said:

The NVC website says that you have to upload certified copies of all marriage certificates and all marriage termination documents.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

 

This page should be helpful for any other question you have regarding what documents need to be uploaded for the DS 260.

Yes, I saw that on there. Just on my actual request for documents on CEAC it did not request petitioner documents. I'm doing consular processing, so the reason why I ask is that I have to bring originals of all documents I submit through CEAC with me to the consular interview. By rights, I should not have the originals of my husband's divorce papers from previous marriages, so I was wondering if that's why they didn't ask me to submit these through CEAC. I would say that he probably has to submit them with the AOS, but of course, that part of our application has stalled (see above). 

 

If I have to bring originals of my husband's divorce papers from his marriages before ours, then I am assuming they won't ask him for the same paperwork at his interview, since we can't have two original sets - one where I am and one where he is - unless, of course, the interviews are staggered enough so that he could, in effect, courier the originals to me prior to my consular interview. 

 

That's why I'd like clarification. I can submit .pdfs of everything; it's the request for originals that will potentially cause delays if, when everything reopens, our interviews are scheduled too close to each other.

 

Thanks. 

[JenIE 402]

4 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

Yes, I saw that on there. Just on my actual request for documents on CEAC it did not request petitioner documents. I'm doing consular processing, so the reason why I ask is that I have to bring originals of all documents I submit through CEAC with me to the consular interview. By rights, I should not have the originals of my husband's divorce papers from previous marriages, so I was wondering if that's why they didn't ask me to submit these through CEAC. I would say that he probably has to submit them with the AOS, but of course, that part of our application has stalled (see above). 

 

If I have to bring originals of my husband's divorce papers from his marriages before ours, then I am assuming they won't ask him for the same paperwork at his interview, since we can't have two original sets - one where I am and one where he is - unless, of course, the interviews are staggered enough so that he could, in effect, courier the originals to me prior to my consular interview. 

 

That's why I'd like clarification. I can submit .pdfs of everything; it's the request for originals that will potentially cause delays if, when everything reopens, our interviews are scheduled too close to each other.

 

Thanks. 

Ah good point. On the AOS, the petitioner is only submitting financial documents proving their ability to support the applicant, so there's not a folder there to upload the previous marriage documents. As for the documents section for the applicant, that seems to be generated based on your answers on the DS260, along with whatever folders are required for every applicant. 

 

However, if you look on the Applicant Document Upload section, click on Add a Document and you will see in the dropdown there is an option to select PETITIONERS MARRIAGE TERMINATION DOCUMENTATION. At this point they are just looking for PDF copies of the official originals or certified copies. So you would upload the PDF now and then bring an official copy to the interview.

 

[aus2tx 168]

17 hours ago, Ncornejo7 said:

Thank you! That's exactly what I thought about uploading before USCIS processes more cases. That's why I uploaded the same day o got the RFE on May 19th.

I wanted to tell you that I had a mindfart moment - we submitted docs for the first time on May 22, not 5/18. 

 

I'll be watching your timeline for the RFE approval!

[Ncornejo7 236]

1 hour ago, aus2tx said:

I wanted to tell you that I had a mindfart moment - we submitted docs for the first time on May 22, not 5/18. 

 

I'll be watching your timeline for the RFE approval!

How things are it could be either u or me. I just find it weird how not really many have  posted DQ this week.

Edited May 28, 2020 by Ncornejo7

[Binbin22 232]

59 minutes ago, Ncornejo7 said:

How things are it could be either u or me. I just find it weird how not really many have  posted DQ this week.

Yours is coming.. latest next week for sure.. am hopeful and optimistic for u 🙏🙏

[Ncornejo7 236]

39 minutes ago, Binbin22 said:

Yours is coming.. latest next week for sure.. am hopeful and optimistic for u 🙏🙏

Thank you, I'll be praring fo that DQ to happen soon and your CEAC issue to be solved.

Edited May 28, 2020 by Ncornejo7

[YGNR 3]

Do I need to translate the documents before I submit them?

if my little sister is coming with my father do I need to submit her passport or can it be just the pictures since she still doesn’t have the passport?

 

[Ncornejo7 236]

11 minutes ago, YGNR said:

Do I need to translate the documents before I submit them?

if my little sister is coming with my father do I need to submit her passport or can it be just the pictures since she still doesn’t have the passport?

 

If the documents are in the language of the country of the benificiary then no. No translation needed.

 

Is your little sister applying for a visa too? 

[YGNR 3]

20 minutes ago, Ncornejo7 said:

If the documents are in the language of the country of the benificiary then no. No translation needed.

 

Is your little sister applying for a visa too? 

Thank you for the quick response!

my sister did no apply but she can immigrate with him since she’s still a minor 

Edited May 29, 2020 by YGNR

[Nenz.i 36]

Hey guys I just wanted to let you know I got DQ’ed this morning. First submission was April 7. I uploaded more on April 17th. Then I completely forgot my mothers w2 from 2018 so I uploaded that on May 14. I got an RFE on May 22 and dq’ed today. Don’t lose hope people. I know my wait was shorter than others and this whole process is frustrating but hang in there the DQ will come at some point!!!

[USAUAinCZ 38]

Anybody else get their i-130 approved in early may but still don't have an NVC case number? I have been calling but they keep telling me it hasn't arrived yet.

[Ncornejo7 236]

31 minutes ago, Nenz.i said:

Hey guys I just wanted to let you know I got DQ’ed this morning. First submission was April 7. I uploaded more on April 17th. Then I completely forgot my mothers w2 from 2018 so I uploaded that on May 14. I got an RFE on May 22 and dq’ed today. Don’t lose hope people. I know my wait was shorter than others and this whole process is frustrating but hang in there the DQ will come at some point!!!

Congrats! Glad to know u got DQed!