NVC Filers - June 2014

[Soloenta 2,218]

Yup I called. After being on hold for a little over an hour I got a hold of someone and they told me my case was complete. My checklist was scanned in on May 13th. I appreciate everyones help throughout this process so far. It's been a long process, started it last April. Also, congrats to all the others who have received case completes recently.

:dance: :dance: So very happy for you, it is a process is a very long one, God willing at the end of this journey will be our loved ones.

[Soloenta 2,218]

I am from Cuenca-Ecuador.......

OMG, I love Cuenca what a beautiful city it is, I love the Andes mountains and by the way I thought you where from Mexico because of your picture/paining hehehee. Wow small world eh!

[solangetriana 2]

I am from Cuenca-Ecuador.......

Ohhhhhh that joy is really listening to people from Ecuador hopefully we stay in touch. pproceso all this is too tedious. pending invoice IV ....

[Lakehouse 293]

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By the way. How do I edit my timeline so it's visible to everyone.

I have updated it, but it's not showing up.

Do you mean signature? Update it and be sure to hit the 'save' button at the very bottom

You know what would be AWESOME? If people completed the form so the spreadsheet could be up to date! I know there are people whose documents were scanned in past the 1st who have had CCs!

But I'm pretty sure people have dropped off and that's why they aren't updating.... oh wells, guess I'll stalk the CEAC site for my AOS fee to become N/A!

Supporting you right back on this one!

SIGNATURES AND TIMELINES PRETTY PLEASE EVERYONE

Just a quick question about contacting the NVC. I am trying to go through Google Voice inside my gmail account. I have been pressing redial for an hour and a half, a few hundred times. It's not going through at all. Is it not possible to call the NVC with Google Voice? (This is the ideal option, as it's free and I'm out of the country.)

Thank you.

I used Google Voice as soon as I heard about it! What a great (and free!) option instead of holding a phone to my ear for 45 minutes

After 30 mins. Of waiting i got my nvc case number and IIN

WHAT NEXTTTTTT ????

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/498764-nvc-filers-june-2014/

I-864 Quick Question!

Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size (DO NOT COUNT ANYONE TWICE)

If there are only two people (petitioner and beneficiary and no children) in the household, this section looks like:

1. Enter the number you entered on Line 7 of Part 3. : 1

2. Yourself: 1

3. If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse.: 0

...

8. Add together lines 1-7 and enter the number here. Household Size: 2

I know I'm not supposed to count the beneficiary twice and the beneficiary is counted at "1. Enter the number you entered on Line 7 of Part 3." so you don't count the same person at "3. If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse". Just double checking!

Don't mark anyone twice is the key... the form can be used for people other than a spouse. That section states: for persons NOT being sponsored. Don't put a '1' for that spouse section

Yup I called. After being on hold for a little over an hour I got a hold of someone and they told me my case was complete. My checklist was scanned in on May 13th. I appreciate everyones help throughout this process so far. It's been a long process, started it last April. Also, congrats to all the others who have received case completes recently.

I would never have noticed if bdrew hadn't commented about this lol.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

CASE COMPLETE as of May 5... checklist scanned on the 12th of may

ceac.... changed from paid to N/A..

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU TOO!!!

[Njordan 6]

well, it looks like no one answered my question.. I should just go to sleep. Good night

I'm so nervous I can't even think.

[Soloenta 2,218]

well, it looks like no one answered my question.. I should just go to sleep. Good night

I'm so nervous I can't even think.

Ok asking a favor please, you know sometimes we just can't think because of this process and we are so scared we have to ask question that might be answered in the Wiki but it just doesn't register. We are all different and for one I know I'll suck at the I-864.

So please answer this question for Njordan and God will reward you. I think this is the question below.

"Filed taxes as single, but had no idea that we could file MFS AND PUT NRA. I just read on this website. What should I do? If I had to amend it when can I ? Should I just wait til next year when wife comes and has SSN ? Should I do it before her interview? If she's asked should she just tell them I am amending it when she hopefully gets her visa and SSN ? Idk? "

Thank you in advance.

Edited June 7, 2014 by Soloenta

[Rose and Mike 12]

Filed taxes as single, but had no idea that we could file MFS AND PUT NRA. I just read on this website. What should I do? If I had to amend it when can I ? Should I just wait til next year when wife comes and has SSN ? Should I do it before her interview? If she's asked should she just tell them I am amending it when she hopefully gets her visa and SSN ? Idk?

My husband filed single as well and when I had my interview I got AP bec of that. So look at his site, bkghosh sent it to me. My husband did it already.

http://www.irs.gov/p...-pdf/f1040x.pdf

You will need to print it out, fill it in and mail it. Only the petitioner needs to sign it. In the place for Spouse's SS# you will put NRA.

Keep a copy of the form to be submitted to the consulate.

[TM713 63]

BUSINESS days ... and don't forget there was a holiday in the mix too

Were you married in France?

We were married in France and have lived there for nearly 2 years.

Congrats! Where is your husband's home country? Maybe the US Consulate doesn't do visa interviews there.

I think you need to email them to get it changed and from seeing others, it can delay the process. Is it a pain for you to go to Paris?

My husband needs to go to Paris for his interview. Few of us are currently waiting for interview dates still.

The current assigned embassy is Beirut, as he's Lebanese. It would be greatly inconvenient to have the interview in a country he hasn't lived in in 12 years! We live in Paris, so we'd really prefer the interview to take place there. I've been seeing the delays in scheduling Paris interviews, which is surely frustrating for everybody waiting. The agent I spoke to gave me the procedure for requesting an embassy change, mentioning that I can optionally include documentation from the Paris embassy that they'll agree to interview him there.

I've seen the ruffled feathers in this forum over people who got through USCIS very quickly complaining about the process, and I certainly don't want to ruffle them further. I had no control over moving swiftly through USCIS, but when we did, it was heaven-sent, since completing the process and being in the US sooner would *greatly* facilitate our life at a time when we are both trying to launch careers and start a family. We took it as a huge blessing, and we still really hope to get through to an interview as quickly as possible. I know we all want to be moving on with our lives, and I hope everyone, especially those who have been waiting so long, can do so as swiftly as may be!

[Dfibus 16]

How long do you have to pay all fees and submit the documents. Is it one calendar year or.....?

[Amanda4964 202]

Ok, I am officially an idiot. I sent my revised AOS from my checklist today. I was in such a rush and panic about the whole thing, I just checked what I sent and I forgot to tick the box that I am an American citizen

I can't do anything, but send another one on Tuesday when our post office opens again after a public holiday in Australia. I just can't believe I did this, I am so rattled and feel sick to my stomach. So, I guess I can add another few days onto my wait. I was sure I checked and re-checked the form, but was obviously not thinking straight because I was in a rush. Kicking myself so hard right now.

[Soloenta 2,218]

We were married in France and have lived there for nearly 2 years.

The current assigned embassy is Beirut, as he's Lebanese. It would be greatly inconvenient to have the interview in a country he hasn't lived in in 12 years! We live in Paris, so we'd really prefer the interview to take place there. I've been seeing the delays in scheduling Paris interviews, which is surely frustrating for everybody waiting. The agent I spoke to gave me the procedure for requesting an embassy change, mentioning that I can optionally include documentation from the Paris embassy that they'll agree to interview him there.

I've seen the ruffled feathers in this forum over people who got through USCIS very quickly complaining about the process, and I certainly don't want to ruffle them further. I had no control over moving swiftly through USCIS, but when we did, it was heaven-sent, since completing the process and being in the US sooner would *greatly* facilitate our life at a time when we are both trying to launch careers and start a family. We took it as a huge blessing, and we still really hope to get through to an interview as quickly as possible. I know we all want to be moving on with our lives, and I hope everyone, especially those who have been waiting so long, can do so as swiftly as may be!

It is a blessing and I would be thrilled if it had happened to me but to come in upset because you have to wait 30 days for Case # when the whole process for that person was 22 days is a little difficult to swallow.

I'm not upset with anyone who has their case come through quickly I would just like to know why this process is so unpredictable. I have always been one to want to know why things happen because my curiosity, well, it's just my nature.

But when you have been waiting for over a year, you put yourself in our shoes how would you like it? We are all waiting to start our lives none of us are playing game nor do we find this process comic relief.

My feather's aren't ruffled just wet from all the tears I've shed waiting to see my husband again. Sorry for not jumping up and down for those who have only waited 22 days.

[msc13 282]

Ok, I am officially an idiot. I sent my revised AOS from my checklist today. I was in such a rush and panic about the whole thing, I just checked what I sent and I forgot to tick the box that I am an American citizen

I can't do anything, but send another one on Tuesday when our post office opens again after a public holiday in Australia. I just can't believe I did this, I am so rattled and feel sick to my stomach. So, I guess I can add another few days onto my wait. I was sure I checked and re-checked the form, but was obviously not thinking straight because I was in a rush. Kicking myself so hard right now.

Hi amanda4964

Don't be too hard on yourself. Just have it ready for Tuesday first thing? Are you sending it by courier. Hopefully they will have the new one just one day after the other one.

At least it is us having a long weekend and not in the US. I have been waiting since 8th May for my IV invoice. Can't wait for Tuesday morning when I wake up to see if it has come in on Monday US time.

Where in Australia are you? I am in Adelaide.

[MoBar65 520]

I've seen the ruffled feathers in this forum over people who got through USCIS very quickly complaining about the process, and I certainly don't want to ruffle them further. I had no control over moving swiftly through USCIS, but when we did, it was heaven-sent, since completing the process and being in the US sooner would *greatly* facilitate our life at a time when we are both trying to launch careers and start a family. We took it as a huge blessing, and we still really hope to get through to an interview as quickly as possible. I know we all want to be moving on with our lives, and I hope everyone, especially those who have been waiting so long, can do so as swiftly as may be!

Dear TM713,

I too sailed through USCIS, though I paid premium for the service. I do however understand some of the genuine frustration voiced in this thread re this matter. The blame falls squarely on NVC's shoulders. By treating all incoming mail on first-in first-served basis, they're allowing fast trackers to delay everyone who's unfortunate enough to get a checklist. The situation would've been resolved nicely if responses to checklists are given priority over initial submissions.

Looking at what I can see from the whole picture, NVC seems to have not planned any contingencies to deal with the USCIS throughput surge that was expected since last year at least. Merely working the odd Saturday after the fact is a symptom of failed strategic management.

[Amanda4964 202]

Hi amanda4964

Don't be too hard on yourself. Just have it ready for Tuesday first thing? Are you sending it by courier. Hopefully they will have the new one just one day after the other one.

At least it is us having a long weekend and not in the US. I have been waiting since 8th May for my IV invoice. Can't wait for Tuesday morning when I wake up to see if it has come in on Monday US time.

Where in Australia are you? I am in Adelaide.

Thank you! You have made me feel better. I just hate that this was such a minor thing and part of me just wants to pretend I didn't see the mistake and hope they miss it, but the risk is not worth another checklist in 30 days! I will send the new revised form on Tuesday via courier (more expense!) and attach a cover letter explaining the mistake, so they understand why I am sending it again and hopefully if I get the 2nd checklist the updated form will be reviewed only a couple days after and hopefully they can complete my case after that.

We are in Melbourne. Hubby is heading to Adelaide next weekend for the footy :-)

I hope you get your invoice soon! That would be so frustrating. I can't wait for this whole process to be over!

Oh, and i just noticed you are from Washington! We are too! Can't wait to get back to the beautiful Pacific Northwest xo

Edited June 7, 2014 by Amanda4964

[msc13 282]

Thank you! You have made me feel better. I just hate that this was such a minor thing and part of me just wants to pretend I didn't see the mistake and hope they miss it, but the risk is not worth another checklist in 30 days! I will send the new revised form on Tuesday via courier (more expense!) and attach a cover letter explaining the mistake, so they understand why I am sending it again and hopefully if I get the 2nd checklist the updated form will be reviewed only a couple days after and hopefully they can complete my case after that.

We are in Melbourne. Hubby is heading to Adelaide next weekend for the footy :-)

I hope you get your invoice soon! That would be so frustrating. I can't wait for this whole process to be over!

Good strategy.

I used to live in Melbourne. Worked top of 101 Collins Street. Met hubby there in 1995 when he was in Australia on business. Then we lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, seven years back in US. Seventeen years later, two children and the rest is history!

Watching fatty at the moment. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda. Go Port!!