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After submitting my DS-260?

After submitting my DS-260 how long does it take to hear from NVC?!? My case is an MEP

You don't hear from NVC about your DS-260.

Have you submitted the other two packages yet, the AOS and IV?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-18 09:25:00

Effective April 13, 2012 fees reduced.Please discuss

$230 + $74 (surcharge fee) = $303

Please check your invoice before paying fee. I think, DOS is currently upgrading their system. It is better to see option carefully.

The surcharge has either been removed or been included in the $230. It's not $304.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-18 14:58:00

Effective April 13, 2012 fees reduced.Please discuss

So they reduced the fee from 404 dollars to 230 dollars? Is that right?

Yes, that's right. On April 13th, the IV fee decreased, going from $404 down to $230. All those getting invoiced for here on after will be charged $230, not $404.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-18 11:07:00

Effective April 13, 2012 fees reduced.Please discuss

I had to pay online IV fee 404$ .What now ,How much i should pay.Thanks.

http://travel.state..../info_3905.html

Important Notice - New Application Fees: Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will decrease the immigrant visa application processing fees for all immigrant visa categories. Fees paid on or after April 13, 2012 will reflect the new fee amounts. The National Visa Center will resend the Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee bill to those individuals who have yet to pay.

Immigrant visa application processing fees will be reduced to the following amounts:

Immediate relative and family preference visa applications– $230 per applicant
Employment-based visa applications – $405 per applicant
Other immigrant visa applications (including I-360) – $220 per applicant
For more information, review the Press Release and Fees for Visa Services

When did you pay the $404?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-18 09:15:00

AFTER SUBMITTING AOS AND IV ELECTRONICALLY

I have submitted everything AOS AND IV packages and paid all my fees to the NVC electronically, so im wondering how long does it actually take to get a case closed/complete? the operator told me it could take up to 20 business days or less. i have a MEP case. After getting case closed/completed how long does it take to get an appointment at Ciudad Juarez?

I responded to you already. It's currently taking NVC about a week to review packages and close the case if everything is approved.

And on average, most people get their interview date within a few weeks.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-19 13:15:00

Joint Sponsor's passport photocopy for NVC

Thank you so very, very much as always Saylin

You're welcome ^_^

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-20 11:38:00

Joint Sponsor's passport photocopy for NVC

Do I need to photocopy ALL the pages including the front and back cover?

No, you just need a photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport. No need for copies of anything else in the passport.

Source: I-864 instructions, page 6, #19.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-19 19:41:00

Thanks for the responses. One more question do I need to sign the back of the photographs or can my husband write my name on the back himself? I want to post them to him today.

Like pushbrk said, you just print the name; there's no signing involved for the passport photos.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-20 11:55:00

Newlyweds are wise, IMO, to skip the optional affidavits and concentrate on the "any other...." evidence of relationship.

Yeah, that's what we did. We just focused on sending in a few pictures and my plane tickets to the US. Nothing much at all. But considering we had only been together for a few months, it's not like we had a lot of evidence.

Edited by Saylin, 19 April 2012 - 02:43 PM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-19 14:41:00

Thank you very much for your response. How about affidavits do they have to be notarized and who can they be notarized by. Does the beneficiary have to provide affidavits from her side as well if I provide affidavits from my side? Who in the beneficiary's country can notarized affidavits? A lawyer, pastor of a church or something?

I don't know anything about affidavits. We never submitted any. They're optional.

All it says in the I-130 instructions is:

"Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage);"
(page 3, I)

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-19 14:37:00

Hello everyone

I'm the foreign beneficiary & I am about to fill out the form G325-A to send along with the I-130 and I have a few questions.

1. Should I put N/A or None for the items that don't apply to me such as File Number, Social Security Number & Former Husband or does it not matter whether I use N/A or None?

2. Applicant's last address outside of the US of more than one year. Should I put N/A or None or just put back the address listed in the applicant's residence for the last five years or put same as above?

3. Applicant's employment for the last five years. This is first job and I've been in it for a year prior to that I have been unemployed for year and before that I was a student at university. Should I include that I was unemployed or was student in there or just fill the remainder with N/A or NONE.

4. Should I put N/A or None in all empty spaces or should I just put N/A or None once on each line?

Thanks.

1. Put 'none' for those questions.

2. Have you never lived in one residence (outside of US) longer than a year? If so, then put the most recent one.

3. The only job you'd put in this question is your current one as it's your first.

4. You put 'none' or 'N/A', depending on the question. They're both two different things.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-19 08:54:00

G325A Biographic information

Thanks a lot for your help. It is very helpful

You're welcome ^_^

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-17 08:40:00

G325A Biographic information

Dear All,

Can anyone help us to fill the G325A form. I am confused at 2 points:

1) Applicants last address outside US of more than 1 year. " For my husband, as he is Pakistani and we are living in Saudi Arabia, what i should mention"

2) at the end of the form they have asked about the Alien Registration number. "How can i get this Registration number."

Also if anyone have good suggestions please let us know.

Regards,

Sana & Shakil

Is the G-325A you're asking questions about for the petitioner or beneficiary?

For petitioner:
1). If the petitioner has lived in Saudi Arabia for more than a year, then the petitioner would put the address in Saudi Arabia. If it hasn't been a year in Saudi Arabia (and hasn't lived in any other countries except the US), then the petitioner would put 'none' for this question.
2). If the petitioner is a natural-born citizen (born in the US), then they won't have an alien registration number. The only case the petitioner would have an A# is if they themselves immigrated to the US (such is the case for LPRs or naturalized citizens).

For beneficiary:
1). If the beneficiary has lived in Saudi Arabia for more than a year, then the beneficiary would put the address in Saudi Arabia. If it hasn't been a year in Saudi Arabia, then they would put the latest address in Pakistan that was over a year.
2). In most cases, the beneficiary doesn't have an A# yet at this point. If the beneficiary had a previous US visa or had dealing with US border officers, then it's possible.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-15 11:28:00

How to tell when NVC got ur I-130

How can you tell when NVC recieved your petition? Is it by calling? or is there a website u can look at?

You can only find out by calling an operator. There is no website to check, like with USCIS.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-21 11:01:00

Request to Pay IV Bill...confused??

I don't know. Perhaps they did away with that fee or made an error when they changed the amounts. Anybody logged in this week?

Apparently, they've removed the surcharge, so it's only $230 now.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-20 12:53:00

Everyone else has given great advice on it all but just wanted to add that the reason for the Embassy probably giving different information is that filing in London is slightly different from filing in the US. Im assuming you called the Embassy in London but your husband filed from the US? Im currently filing in London and ive noticed quite a lot of things i have to do are quite different to what others have to do filing from elsewhere.

Good luck! Hope its a speedy process for you.

Well, yes, the DCF process is quite different from the regular process as you file everything at the embassy; you don't send things to USCIS or NVC in the US.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-22 13:01:00

Ok, Another question!

We don't have the NOA2 yet, but I want to be prepared!

Can I fill out the DS-230 form now and send it via snail mail to him or I read somewhere that you can do it via email, do they send that the forms to me?

Like I said, I just want to get this whole NVC process down and understood so we can hopefully do it asap!

Thank you!!

Only a few eligible countries can send the packages by email. Unfortunately, the UK isn't one of them yet. So, your only option is to snail mail packages. You can email the DS-3032 form, but that is it. The AOS and IV packages have to be mailed in.

So, with that in mind, yes, you can fill out the DS-230 now and send it to him. I would suggest doing the following: having one completely filled out and just part 2 signed, then send like 5 blank ones with only your signature for part 1. I suggest the multiple copies in case you messed up somehow and got a checklist from NVC. All your husband would have to do is re-fill out one of your blank copies (with your signature already) and send it to NVC, without having to wait for you to send it out to him.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-22 11:08:00

I just wanted to ask you a question......Do you think it is ok if I sent my affidavit of support along with my I-130 petition? I did that....I hope it won't cause a problem.

That was wrong. The AOS gets sent only at the time of NVC. Hopefully, USCIS will just disregard it and not return your package to you.

I suggest reading the guides here. Hopefully you didn't do anything else wrong if you did something like that... The I-130 has excellent instructions and no where does it say to send the AOS package with the petition.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-12 08:05:00

Oh panic over there! Thanks, We were told that I had to take the Aff. of Support to the interview with me! So, it's on it's way here in the mail!!!!! And that was someone at the London Embassy telling us that!

Nope, the AOS gets sent to NVC. And once your case is complete there, your case is sent to the embassy where they'll have it on them for your interview.

You should review some guides. I made a post linking a few, which you can find linked to in my signature below. I'd suggest reading them to get a better idea of NVC. Seems like you've been getting misinformed, and by the embassy no less Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-11 16:49:00

The AOS is the I 485 right? We still have to do that? I thought we only did that if I was in the U.S while the I-130 was pending?!

No, in this case, the AOS stands for Affidavit of Support, the I-864 form, which the petitioner fills out and sends in the AOS package.

The one you're referring to is Adjustment of Status, and like you said, is when the beneficiary is within the US.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-11 16:40:00

You both say if we are on top of things for the NVC, What more do we need for the NVC? Do you mean if our I 130 has all the correct documentation and fees?

Trojam227 - Did you find that the Embassy in London were speedy? Is there a long wait between having the medical and Interview? Also, How scary is the medical? I'm dreading it! I don't have any health problems or anything I'm just nervous about them, how can I put this? Poking around!!

Thank you both!!

When we mean on top of things, we mean having the AOS and IV packages ready to go so once you're able to mail them out, you can do so asap.

Remember, you schedule your own medical. No one does it for you.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-11 16:30:00

Yeah, I can only answer general time frame questions (especially NVC). Once it comes to London time frames and questions, the above posters are your best bet OP Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-11 16:27:00

Hello All,

I hope I have put this in the correct forum. (I apologise if I have not!)

Anyway, My Husband is a U.S Citizen and I am English, He filed the petition for the I - 130 On November 16th 2011. It went to the California service centre. All the tables I have looked at say we should get a decision in about 5 months. I have been told that it will then go to the NVC for re processing, does anyone know how long we can expect to wait for that? Then, as I am still in the U.K, it goes to the London Embassy, again, does anyone know when we can expect to hear from them? How long do they have it for before I can book my medical etc?

I know I have asked a few questions but I have rang the London embassy a few times and can never really get an answer from them at this stage as our application is still in inital review. Has anyone else gone the way we've had to?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks!

As you know, it's currently around 5 months for I-130 approval.
It then takes CURRENTLY three weeks to get a case number assigned at NVC. This time frame is always fluctuating between 1 week to 4 weeks, so it might be different once you get to NVC.
The time it takes in NVC after you get your case number is completely up to YOU. If you have everything prepared ahead of time, you can fly through NVC within 2 weeks! So, in total, about 2 months at NVC, including case number wait times.
After you get a case complete at NVC, it's then roughly 2 months till your interview date.

So, it's roughly 9 months for the entire process. If you filed mid-November, you should roughly be done with this process around August of this year.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-11 15:28:00

How long to get Green Card after POE

Moved thread to IR-1/CR-1 forum as OP wasn't adjusting status.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-21 22:31:00

DS 3032

Thank you Saylin for all your help yes i send via email before the one you show about the template and also send the form by mail. Yes my husband pay the IV already.

Don't worry about it then. Just focus on the IV package now Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-22 21:32:00

DS 3032

hi VJ friends,

Last night NVC send us the instructions of how to send the DS 3032 and we send already before we even pay the Affidavit then NVC accepted and said they receive actually they even send us 4x saying we accepted and mail you about instructions of IV. We are done paying AOS and IV i am about to send the DS 230 and now they want us to send DS 3032. Do you guys think that theres error sometimes in NVC that possibly cause this and ask us to send form again online or mail? Thanks

There was an error. If you paid the IV fee, that means they already accepted your DS-3032. The IV fee is not invoiced until NVC accepts the DS-3032. Just focus on the IV package, ignore the DS-3032 as it's been accepted.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-22 21:20:00

inquiry about the interview date

so what should I do ? is this because we got expidite? I'm confused

When did you expedite?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-22 21:16:00

inquiry about the interview date

Hello, I sent to the US embassy in cairo a message to ask about my interview date they replied ' We acknowledge receipt of your case. We forwarded a packet of instructions with the required documents and forms to your address in Egypt via DHL. Upon receipt of your completed packet, we will schedule an appointment for your final visa interview on the first available slot" is this normal? I sent to the NVC all the documents and forms they needed in the Packet IV so why do they ask about additional forms ?

I think they were confused and thought you were a K1 visa applicant. K1s receive packages directly from the embassy and send the completed ones back. But for IR-1/CR-1 applicants, like you, packages are sent to NVC.

If you want to know your interview date, you should be calling NVC and DOS about it. You'll also receive an email from NVC when it is scheduled.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-22 12:26:00

I-864 question 22

Hello,
I am not sure how I should fill out question 22 on the I-864 form. I am a college student and the last time I worked was Dec 2003. So, should I fill out question 22 like this? Thank you for the help.

Unless you're making money as a student, do not put yourself employed as such. Just keep the last box ticked as unemployed since December 2003.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-23 16:00:00

DS-230 Online Submission question

Saylin, I have read it. And read it, and read it. I don't know why I'm getting so stressed and having trouble at this point. Could be just coupled with an extremely stressful job, by the time I get home at night I'm already fried. I'll go back over it AGAIN.

G

Would you be able to get a day off work just so you can spend one day solely focusing on your case? Or maybe wait until this weekend to sit down and focus.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-25 21:11:00

DS-230 Online Submission question

So, I've paid my fees online and follow the link for IV instructions on the receipt page.

Now I'm confused. I have completed the DS-230 including a 4 page addendum containing all my info that will not fit on the form.

But the website SEEMS to be saying I need to submit all my civil documents as well (see list below)

Required Documents

Original documents, photocopies, and translations (if required, as explained above) of the following documents must be submitted to the NVC for you and each family member immigrating with you to the United States.

Birth Certificates
Court and Prison Records
Deportation Documentation
Marriage Certificates
Marriage Termination Documentation
Military Records
Petitioner Documents
Photocopy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page
Photographs
Police Certificates
Adoption Documentation

Is this true these are submitted at the same time as the DS-230 submission online?

and if the answer is YES, then don't I need a cover letter for this package too?

For Canadians, it's REQUIRED to do online forms (DS-260, online form of DS-230). You do NOT complete the DS-230.

After (or before) you submit the DS-260 online, you have to send in the IV package (minus the DS-230). If you signed up for electronic processing, you'd email the IV package.

I HIGHLY suggest you read the wiki I wrote (linked in my signature below). It deals with EP and online forms. Please give it a read and if you have questions afterwards, I'd gladly answer you

Moved thread to IR-1/CR-1 forum as OP isn't applying for a K-1 visa

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-25 11:29:00

Does My Wife Need a US Police Background Check?

I'm in Korea and married to a Korean woman. She lived in the states for three years.

Does she need a criminal background check for the US (the country she's trying to get the CR-1 for)?

Nope, it's not needed. They will do their own background checks on the foreign spouse, so no US police certificate is needed.

I was in the same situation; I had lived in the US previously for two years. But a PCC wasn't needed Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-30 09:07:00

seeking advice. tax forms at NVC

i filed a W2 and 1040...that is all i filed...i sent both (i didnt send them a copy of wife W7....do you think they want that W7?)

Yes, if you filed MFJ with a W7 attached, then they want that as well. You have to send NVC the ENTIRE tax return package. Imagine they're the IRS if that helps. Whatever you sent to the IRS, you have to send to NVC (but just a copy instead).

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-30 13:13:00

seeking advice. tax forms at NVC

hi all.

i have submitted a I-864 AOS package to NVC.
they replied..."we can't find your taxes"

i re-sent the W2 and the form 1040 for the 2011 tax year.

just off phone with NVC...they say now, "tax info for 2011, still not complete".

I just initiated a "service request" to review file.

Question....What(if anything) can I do to get these people to accept this tax data?

thx

When submitting tax returns, it has to be the ENTIRE tax return. Meaning, you have to include the 1040, 1099, all schedules, all worksheets, etc, as well as including all W2s.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-30 12:45:00

Is this possible?

if u are going to the ciudad juarez consulate then the answer is no. you can only go to one of two approved clinics and in order for the clinic to even see u, u have to take youe appt letter with you.

The OP isn't talking about the medical, but just getting the required vaccines done ahead of time so there won't be problems at the medical.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-25 12:06:00

Is this possible?

I am still pending my NOA2 but I was courious if my wife could go and get her vaccinations that are needed now, so that she does her medical she does not get them then

Thanks

Yup, definitely possible! This could be done whenever, doesn't matter at all what part of the process you're on. Make sure your wife gets the documentation for the vaccines received (name of vaccine, dose, signature of doctor, etc).

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-25 11:56:00

Mailing forms directly from PH to NVC

hi, i would like to get your opinion about this... i called NVC and they said that all forms will be sent thru email. is it ok if the filled up forms from PH will be mailed to NVC directly? thanks

Yes, it's fine if the packages are mailed directly to NVC from the Philippines. It doesn't have to be mailed from within the US. As long as NVC receives the package, that's all they care about

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-05-01 12:36:00

NVC HELP

they send everything by email now

Only if they have your email addresses on file. No email addresses, no correspondence sent by email.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-05-01 23:04:00

NVC HELP

I'll go give it another read.

So I think I understand the difference between the 2. The lawyer is submitting everything. Maybe a better question is can both the lawyer and myself opt in or do you know if it's one or the other ?

You only optin once. If you send repeat emails to NVC it can delay things and/or confuse them. Decide between your lawyer and yourself who will be sending the optin email.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-05-01 20:47:00