NSO Birth Certificate rejected by NVC

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My wifes Birth certificate was issued by the old NSO office. Today NVC rejected the document and said "please provide a document from an accepted authority."

 

I guess they are saying it has to be a PSA birth certificate? But the NSO certificate was accepted for out I130 petition. I believe the government offices are closed. Perhaps I could put a note that we will bring the PSA certificate to the interview but cannot get it now because of covid19? That explanation was accepted for the police clearance.

Edited June 1, 2020 by TVC

[TVC 244]

Did NVC make a mistake? According to this thread NSO documents are still fine.

 

 

[Cody&Razely 134]

  On 6/1/2020 at 5:08 PM, TVC said:

My wifes Birth certificate was issued by the old NSO office. Today NVC rejected the document and said "please provide a document from an accepted authority."

 

I guess they are saying it has to be a PSA birth certificate? But the NSO certificate was accepted for out I130 petition. I believe the government offices are closed. Perhaps I could put a note that we will bring the PSA certificate to the interview but cannot get it now because of covid19? That explanation was accepted for the police clearance.

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Sorry, I can't answer your question about the acceptability of (previously called) NSO Certificates vs (Now called) PSA Certificates, but Yes it is the same government entity only the name was changed. However, regarding the PSA and NBI, both organizations are open and accepting appointments, the cost is fairly cheap (By US Monetary standards). I believe the PSA COB should be free and the NBI is something like 175PHP or there about. It of coarse depends on where in the country your wife is located as to their current appointment schedule dates available, etc... But you can check openings at the PSA on their website as well as creating an account and scheduling an appointment for the NBI at their website. The fee's can be paid via 7-11 Mini mart. My Fiance just got her NBI last week, additionally the DFA is also open and is almost done catching up on their backlog appointments (previously canceled) and are now accepting new appointments online via the tool. Still waiting for the embassies to open back up though

Edited June 1, 2020 by codyfitzsimmons

[payxibka 10,048]

  On 6/1/2020 at 5:37 PM, TVC said:

Did NVC make a mistake? According to this thread NSO documents are still fine.

 

 

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That thread is 5 years ago.   PSA is now required 

 

When in doubt 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Philippines.html

Edited June 1, 2020 by payxibka

[Cody&Razely 134]

  On 6/1/2020 at 5:37 PM, TVC said:

Did NVC make a mistake? According to this thread NSO documents are still fine.

 

 

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Btw, the thread referenced here is from nearly 5 years ago, just fyi

[TVC 244]

Turns out my wife already has her PSA birth certificate. She just accidentally scanned the old NSO one.

 

Hoping for a DQ tomorrow!

[payxibka 10,048]

  On 6/2/2020 at 12:19 AM, TVC said:

Turns out my wife already has her PSA birth certificate. She just accidentally scanned the old NSO one.

 

Hoping for a DQ tomorrow!

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What makes you think tomorrow?  When you upload a new document you get placed at the back of the review line.  More likely a,few weeks to DQ

[TVC 244]

  On 6/2/2020 at 12:49 AM, payxibka said:

What makes you think tomorrow?  When you upload a new document you get placed at the back of the review line.  More likely a,few weeks to DQ

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Oh well, the Embassy isn't doing interviews yet anyway. As long as we are DQ'd before the Embassy opens I'll be happy.

 

I pray to God this virus will go away and the embassies can reopen.

[payxibka 10,048]

  On 6/2/2020 at 1:02 AM, TVC said:

Oh well, the Embassy isn't doing interviews yet anyway. As long as we are DQ'd before the Embassy opens I'll be happy.

 

I pray to God this virus will go away and the embassies can reopen.

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You and the thousand plus who are already in line

[TVC 244]

  On 6/2/2020 at 1:06 AM, payxibka said:

You and the thousand plus who are already in line

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Your posts are extremely negative.

Edited June 2, 2020 by TVC

[payxibka 10,048]

  On 6/2/2020 at 1:07 AM, TVC said:

 

Your posts are extremely negative.

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Sometimes the truth is what it is.

[TVC 244]

  On 6/2/2020 at 1:34 AM, payxibka said:

Sometimes the truth is what it is.

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It's not the truth. My stepsons passport photo got rejected by NVC on Friday. I reloaded another version immediately after getting the email. My stepson was DQ'd in 2 hours. You're wrong. An incorrect document doesn't push you to the back of the line.

[payxibka 10,048]

  On 6/2/2020 at 1:48 AM, TVC said:

It's not the truth. My stepsons passport photo got rejected by NVC on Friday. I reloaded another version immediately after getting the email. My stepson was DQ'd in 2 hours. You're wrong. An incorrect document doesn't push you to the back of the line.

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Is a passport photo a document?  A passport photo spec can be validated by a computer algorithm.   A civil document requires something a bit more.

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I misspoke. It was the scan of the passport. It wasnt validated by a computer. You are incorrect.

[payxibka 10,048]

Come back tomorrow when you get DQ'd.