Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

[Jumboeggs 5]

For the consular interview for EB1a, do we have to print all the proofs we sent during the i140 submissions, not the degrees but the stuffs like the papers we published, the citations we got, the media mention etc? all my letters of recommendation were pdf form, should i print and bring those too?

[appleblossom 3,599]

4 hours ago, Jumboeggs said:

For the consular interview for EB1a, do we have to print all the proofs we sent during the i140 submissions, not the degrees but the stuffs like the papers we published, the citations we got, the media mention etc? all my letters of recommendation were pdf form, should i print and bring those too?

No. When you get your IL it’ll have a document checklist. 
 

Please fill in your timeline to ‘pay it forward’ and help others! Thx. 

[Oyoafin 0]

On 3/8/2025 at 10:38 AM, Jumboeggs said:

For the consular interview for EB1a, do we have to print all the proofs we sent during the i140 submissions, not the degrees but the stuffs like the papers we published, the citations we got, the media mention etc? all my letters of recommendation were pdf form, should i print and bring those too?

Hi. Are you interviewing in Johannesburg? What day do they send IL. Also what’s the estimate days from DQ to IL, or after PD becoming current. I will be current from April 

[A.K.D. 1]

Can someone please confirm that for EB cases there is no option to upload Civil Documents on CEAC and the ONLY option is to physically mail the documents to NVC?

 

Received this document cover sheet in NVC welcome letter. Can you please let me know if any Signed Affidavit of Support documents are required for EB1C category?
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1. Document Cover Sheet................................ [ ]
2. Photocopies of Supporting Documents:
Valid, unexpired passport..................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Birth Certificate with translation.......... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Adoption Documentation...................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Marriage Certificate with translation.... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Marriage Termination with translation. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Court Records with translation..............[ ] [ ] [ ]
Military Records with translation......... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Police Certificate(s) with translation.... [ ] [ ] [ ]
3. Signed Affidavit of Support(s).................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of U.S. Status.............................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of Domicile................................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Petitioner's Civil Documents................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of relationship (only for I-864A) [ ] [ ] [ ]
Evidence of Income.............................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Form(s) W-2......................................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
IRS Tax Transcript............................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Federal Income Tax Returns................ [ ] [ ] [ ]
Social Security Earnings Statement...... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of Assets...................................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
4. Other Supporting Documents.......................[ ] [ ] [ ]

[appleblossom 3,599]

6 hours ago, A.K.D. said:

Can someone please confirm that for EB cases there is no option to upload Civil Documents on CEAC and the ONLY option is to physically mail the documents to NVC?

 

Received this document cover sheet in NVC welcome letter. Can you please let me know if any Signed Affidavit of Support documents are required for EB1C category?
===============================================================================
1. Document Cover Sheet................................ [ ]
2. Photocopies of Supporting Documents:
Valid, unexpired passport..................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Birth Certificate with translation.......... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Adoption Documentation...................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Marriage Certificate with translation.... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Marriage Termination with translation. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Court Records with translation..............[ ] [ ] [ ]
Military Records with translation......... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Police Certificate(s) with translation.... [ ] [ ] [ ]
3. Signed Affidavit of Support(s).................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of U.S. Status.............................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of Domicile................................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Petitioner's Civil Documents................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of relationship (only for I-864A) [ ] [ ] [ ]
Evidence of Income.............................. [ ] [ ] [ ]
Form(s) W-2......................................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
IRS Tax Transcript............................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Federal Income Tax Returns................ [ ] [ ] [ ]
Social Security Earnings Statement...... [ ] [ ] [ ]
Proof of Assets...................................... [ ] [ ] [ ]
4. Other Supporting Documents.......................[ ] [ ] [ ]

 

Yes, mailing only. Your letter should tell you to mail it and have the address to send the docs to. 

 

And no, no AoS required. Most of that isn’t relevant to EB applicants. You’ll need a recent job offer letter from your employer at interview stage.

 

PLEASE fill in your timeline! This forum only works if we all take the time to contribute, filling in your timeline is an easy way to help others going forwards and to thank those that have helped you in the past too. 

Edited March 18 by appleblossom

[EB1Aspirant 5]

2 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

Yes, mailing only. Your letter should tell you to mail it and have the address to send the docs to. 

 

And no, no AoS required. Most of that isn’t relevant to EB applicants. You’ll need a recent job offer letter from your employer at interview stage.

 

PLEASE fill in your timeline! This forum only works if we all take the time to contribute, filling in your timeline is an easy way to help others going forwards and to thank those that have helped you in the past too. 

@appleblossom I'm guessing that offer letter is only required for EB1-C applicants and not for EB1A? I've my interview on Monday & I don't have any offer letter. The CO didn't ask for one either when we went for doc check.

 

[appleblossom 3,599]

2 hours ago, EB1Aspirant said:

@appleblossom I'm guessing that offer letter is only required for EB1-C applicants and not for EB1A? I've my interview on Monday & I don't have any offer letter. The CO didn't ask for one either when we went for doc check.

 

 

Yes, EB1A doesn’t need a job offer, it’s self petitioned. EB1C is different as it’s employer based.

[A.K.D. 1]

Thank you @appleblossom for clarifying my questions. I have updated my timeline.

[Nulasco 2]

Hi All. My EB2NIW PD of May 2023 will be current next month. How long does it takes to get IL at Johannesburg, should I expect IL in April? Also how many weeks from IL to interview

 

Thank you. 

[appleblossom 3,599]

23 minutes ago, Nulasco said:

Hi All. My EB2NIW PD of May 2023 will be current next month. How long does it takes to get IL at Johannesburg, should I expect IL in April? Also how many weeks from IL to interview

 

Thank you. 

 

I think SA isn’t too long, you can search timelines on the forum though (filter it by that consulate). Please complete your own timeline to ‘pay it forward’ and reciprocate for others, thanks.

[Jumboeggs 5]

On 3/24/2025 at 3:10 PM, appleblossom said:

 

I think SA isn’t too long, you can search timelines on the forum though (filter it by that consulate). Please complete your own timeline to ‘pay it forward’ and reciprocate for others, thanks.

1-1.5 month from DQ to IL
6-8 weeks from IL to IV

However, some people had to wait 4-6 months to get IL too. 

I am travelling, and tried updating the timeline but was having some issues. I will retry it once I am home in a week. Thanks.