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HOLY COW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just checked the USCIS site.
We were approved Feb 3!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you GOD!!!!
And thanks to all my VJ family. Thanks for getting me thru this mess.
Now I want to see the rest of my VJ family approved.
Good Luck everyone. Im praying for you !!!!!!!!!

Congrats! Updated the spreadsheet

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-04 16:51:00

! i prayed to the christain god for 2 weeks and got no answer. Then i prayed to the Allah and got no answer. A friend suggestd i pray to the wiccan god. i prayed for 2 days and it answered my prayers! Our NOA2 came in email tonight. i did not know gods could be so powerful. Thanks to all of you for information and support. i hope your gods answer your prayers too.

Were you transferred to TSC?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-04 00:35:00

speaking of getting screwed all around, i can't view the video- a message reads "this video contains content from sony music entertainment. it is not available in your country."

Got the same message. Sony Music obviously doesn't like Canada and India. Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-02 16:04:00

When TomJoyce, Eguzzi and me finally get our NVC Case Nrs., it will definitely skew your "average" to the right!! 71 days for me since NOA2.

You're definitely right it will skew my average. I'm hoping though that everyone who got approved gets an NVC number quickly and that TSC cleans up their act. An NVC case number should be obtained within a week, not more than a month.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-02 14:43:00

Hi Saylin - That's great news! We got our NOA2 on 1/24 (email) and 1/31 hardcopy, and I called the automated service today (NVC is closed) and they have no record of my case number... I provided my USCIS case number. A litle bummed. Seemed to go very smoothly for you though, which is great. Do you know if other recent approvals are still waiting for NVC like me? I know some of our November approvals are waiting... wondering about the more recent approvals...?

Yes, unfortunately, there are a lot of people that have gotten approved but still waiting at NVC. Only 3 out of the 28 approvals have gotten an NVC case number so far. It's taking an average of 45 days to get a number

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-02 14:04:00

I'm sorry but I don't want to read through 274 pages, so can someone tell me if ANYONE that got transferred has been approved or are we ALL sitting and waiting? This is so disturbing.

Yes, there have been 28 known approvals so far. Check this spreadsheet out: https://spreadsheets...dWc&hl=en#gid=0

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-02 12:52:00

Saylin.. any updates? who got approved over the weekend and monday or today... I am lost

According to the spreadsheet, nab got approved on 1/30 and pupi2000 yesterday on 1/31.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-01 23:39:00

THIS IS SO UNFAIR!!! SAYLIN - Please add them to teh spread sheet. I can not believe this. I really am losing it

Well they weren't transferred, so I'm not gonna add them to the CSC to TSC spreadsheet.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-01 23:35:00

Dang, Saylin beat me to the punch! Yes, 39 days for me to get my number. I blame that on TSC taking for flippin' ever to ship. So far in my speaking to NVC all the reps have been very kind and very very helpful. When I called on Friday the rep told me they had just received it and absolutely insisted that I call back today to give them my wife's and my email addresses. I called today and the first thing the rep did was ask for the email addresses and then asked how she could help me. I'll update you guys as to how long it takes to get my Invoice which they did not have yet. Hopefully NVC is on top of their game and we can leave the frustrations of Texas behind us. Good luck to everyone!

-Michael

Sorry, I was just excited another TSC survivor got an NVC case number! Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-01-31 18:11:00

Minor mistake on I-864 (split topic)

Hi all,

So the good news is our NVC case completed on Monday.

The less good news is that there was apparently a minor mistake in our i864 which the NVC have asked us to resolve by handing in a corrected i864 at the interview.

The exact wording on the checklist item is as follows:

In Part 3, Information on the Immigrant(s) You are sponsoring, please correct the following...
[x] Item 7. The total number of immigrants listed in Item 7 must equal the number of immigrants listed in Part 3, Items
1 through 6.f. In addition, you must also verify that the total number of immigrants listed in Item 7 matches the
number you entered in Part 5 Item1.

I am a bit confused by this as I believe that's what we've done. This is how it's been filled out:

In Part 3, Item 7 we have listed "1".

In Part 3, Item 1 through 6f we have ticked "Yes" for question 1, and left 2a-6f blank.

In Part 5, Item 1 we have listed "1".

So, I'm not sure what we've done wrong. Perhaps we're being a bit slow on the uptake, so can anyone give us a nudge about what we've done incorrectly?

Many thanks.

To me, it sounds like you did it right, but without looking at a copy of your filled out form, I can't say 100%.

If there is indeed a problem, the officers will point it out at the interview and just correct it there with you.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-07-17 09:45:00

Checklist Recieved for Civil Documents for DS260

Hello All,

Very early this morning at 5 AM, We submitted both the AOS Package (via email) and then within 2-3 minutes we sent out another email with the IV Package for the DS260 (again via email).

Now, at 5 PM today only, we recieved a checklist from NVC saying that please submit the civil documents for the principal applicant for supporting the DS260.

What to do ? Do i need to respond to Checklist, I'm assumign they only checked my first email and did not react or read the second email.

Any advises ?

This is what we call a false checklist. In your case, they reviewed (and likely approved) your DS-260. Without checking if you've sent in the requested package, they typically send out this checklist. Nothing to worry about, no need to re-send anything. Call up NVC to confirm they reviewed (and accepted) your DS-260.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-07-23 17:00:00

Silly me, sent I-130 without fee

I was so focused on the paperwork that I totally forgot the fee! What should I do? Wait for them to send me a notice or send a new one? Does anyone know how long it takes for them to send back the package to me? Suggestion please..

They'll return the entire package to you in about 1-2 weeks, possibly a bit longer, depending on the backlog. Just be patient and wait until you get the package back. Don't send out another one in the meantime.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-06-23 08:16:00

Hello, pls can I send the w2 and i864 by email to nvc.

TY!

I was pretty sure about NIgeria not being eligible but I knew there HAD to be someone else lol

No problem!

It started with China and Canada about 3 years ago, then Mexico was added, then slowly all those countries listed. Eventually, it's their goal to have all countries eligible for EP, but it will take quite a few years for that to happen (unfortunately). But, more and more are added each year, so it's only a matter of time.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-07-25 10:46:00

Hello, pls can I send the w2 and i864 by email to nvc.

Here's the link for eligible countries for EP: http://travel.state..../info_5165.html

There's way more than just Canada. But not Nigeria.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-07-25 10:41:00

Incorrect Birth Certificate Information - split from The Stupid RFE Thread

There is a clerical error on my birth certificate and whoever the clerk was placed the hospital on the wrong city. For example, the hospital I was born in is actually in City A but the clerk put City B on my BC.

I have used City A on all of my documents - passport, tourist visa, PCC, school documents, work documents... everything!

Would I get flagged for that? Since they'll be looking at my BC and see that the birth city isn't the same as the city on my passport or forms but the hospital name is the same.

Just include a letter with the paperwork explaining the error. Everything should be okay.

Have you ever tried to get an updated, correct birth certificate? (If that's even possible.)

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-08-13 15:58:00

Is there a sample cover letter anywhere?

I am just wondering if there is a template somewhere on the site for an I-130 cover letter for the IR-1 visa.

I have my old copy of the K-1 visa cover letter when my Wife came to the States for our marriage, but it is several years old.

I don't see anything on the "Assembling the I-130 Package" guide I'm afraid.

Tx.

Here's one: http://www.visajourn...130_Cover_Sheet

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-09-19 16:12:00

i didnt know you could email AOS package.

There are a few eligible countries: http://travel.state..../info_5165.html [table at bottom]

That's why I asked the OP what country the beneficiary is to make sure they're allowed.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-20 13:46:00

Hey saylin,

I just finished putting my AOS i-864 and emailed it today.
I thank you very much for your assistance.

What's the country of the beneficiary?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-20 13:01:00

Thank you Saylin for your response,

but the thing is, i never got anything that tells me to send an AOS package, and i didn't get it in the mail either. What i got was the case number and invoice ID emailed to me, after that i paid the AOS fee ($88). So how can i send the AOS package? should i expect it to be mailed or download the forms online??

thanks for your help

You follow the guides and put together the AOS package yourself. You don't need to wait for NVC to send you something. I NEVER received the AOS instructions email from NVC.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-04 22:00:00

Hello everyone,

I've recently paid my affidavit of Support (AOS) fee, online. I also Sent my DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) application to NVC.
What is my next step now? I read that i have to pay the IV Fee but i don't know what that is?
can anyone explain to me what is to be done now, and what is the IV fee?

thank you very much

Once the AOS fee appears as PAID on the payment portal, you can send in the AOS package.

Once the DS-3032 is accepted, the IV fee will be invoiced. This fee is associated with the DS-230, currently $404. Once you pay that and it appears as PAID in the payment portal, you can send in the IV package.

Then, you wait for your case to be complete, sending in checklist responses if necessary.

March thread mentioned: http://www.visajourn...ers-march-2012/ The first two posts are where the important information is located.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2012-04-04 10:25:00

IV fee is not available to pay, please help

Hi everybody

Please does anybody here has the same situation? We pay AOS fee and sent DS 261 more than ten days ago and still cant pay the second fee, on ceac page it shows IV is not available to pay, is it normal ? is it happen to anyone? please advice

Thanks a lot

The IV fee isn't dependent on the AOS fee, so don't focus on that. The IV fee is dependent upon the DS-261 being accepted and added to the case file. When you call NVC, what's the status on your DS-261?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-10-10 09:58:00

proof of relationship with DS 260

Hi all!

Just another concern here to make sure we hadn't missed any.
Do we need to enclose evidences of on-going relationship with the DS 260?

All comments are appreciated,
Many thanks.

B&b

It's not required, no, but you can if you wish to.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-10-25 09:44:00

I just filled out the DS260 and there was only one spot for employment. Which type of company I worked for and the address, I added two others. Nothing about supervisors or phone numbers of employers.

Really? Interesting. When I filled it out last month, it asked for the supervisor's name and phone number of the company of all past employers. They must have updated it then...

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-11 16:25:00

HAHAA that happened on mine because im currently unemployed and my parents are co-sponsours we live in the same household....and the box appears right and were like ummm okay ....I was like #### it we just put in currently looking for employment. lol
And the vaccine one he put I have my vaccanation record. They know everything already they just want to catch someone in a slip up or something stupid like that.

Ohh, good answer for the unemployment! If you don't mind, I'll use that answer since I'm unemployed as well and have been trying to figure out a good answer for that one. And for the vaccine one, yeah, I was just gonna write that I've had a vaccination record since I was born and that all vaccines have been recorded by a health professional.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-08 01:17:00

That's good! Just make sure to click save after you complete each page! because a few times we were getting some info and the page just expired without reaching 2omins...and he had to re-type the freaking info again...so annoying. And it also asks something like , Do you have vaccanations that comply with U.S. requirements. When you click yes...a box appears and asks you to explain. Ohh and there is a what do you intend to do in the U.s.. if you click other a box appears there and asks you to explain.

I'll remember to save often.

Yes, I remember seeing that explanation box for vaccines. Which I find ridiculous. What's the point of explaining why you have had vaccines? Some of the places they have an 'explain' box completely baffles me. Like, for example, I saw that if you choose you're currently unemployed, an explain box appears. Do you really need to explain why you're unemployed? Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-08 00:49:00

It was mostly hella easy ........ just my hubby had to look for the address and name of supervisor for the previous employers for ten years, and telephone #'s. And just to let ya know it gives an option of do not know for name of previous employer. And when it asks for previous dates of visits and dates of previous employment my hubby wasn't sure on the exact day so he just put month and year....it allowed for the day section to be blank. I'll telll ya though it wants the address of freaking everything.

Yeah, I saw that in the screenshots. I already prepared last Friday my employment information, my previous addresses and school information. Just have to input it in the form. I'm glad I did it ahead of time as it took like 3 hours for me to get (although I was multi-tasking, so it could have taken shorter).

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-08 00:38:00

Thanks so much! So sorry we were stressing filling out the silly EP thing online, took like 2 and a half hrs. !

You're welcome! Wow, 2 hours? I've looked at the screenshots of the DS-260 and have all my answered prepared ahead of time, so I'm hoping it will take under 30 minutes.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-08 00:29:00

Hey everyone, so my hubby and i are filling oout the DS 260 right now and there is a stupid question under Family Informatin: spouse. We answered the questions about my birth and employment. Now its asking IS YOUR SPOUSE IMMIGRATING TO THE U.S WITH YOU? yes/no ......we are confused who the question applies too because the benf fills the ds 260 out and he is immigrating to u.s. not the peti lol .....so what would we put?
thankyou! btw if we select yes it puts nothing if we select no it adds IS YOUR SPOUSE IMMIGRATING AT A LATER DATE TO JOIN YOU ? YES/NO

Both answers will be no in your case.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-06 16:36:00

Screen shots DS-260

Is there a place to find screen shots of the new online form DS-260? I went to a link in someone's post, but it was going to require me to pay $9.95 to download the screen shots. I notice we do not have screen shots in the "Form Downloads" or "Example Forms" section.

I am trying to make sure my spouse has all the information necessary if and when my I-130 is ever adjudicated!!!!

I've got the old DS-230 - is it really just the same info but in an online format?

Sukie

It's ESSENTIALLY the DS-230, but there's some extra information in places, so looking at the screenshots is useful (although a few things have changed since this document was uploaded, even since I filled it out more than 2 years ago).

If you're referring to this website (http://www.docstoc.c...60-screen-shots) about the price, remember, you don't need to download it to view the screenshots. Just use the back and forward arrows and you can see the entire document without paying a cent. That's what I did 3 years ago.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-12-08 00:32:00

Paid aos and iv but till now no response from nvc

Paid aos and iv but till now no response from nvc its been 4 months since we paid .anyone has the same situation?when will i recieved the letter of interview

You need to send in the AOS and IV packages. An interview isn't assigned until a case is complete, and that doesn't happen until both bills and packages are received and accepted.

Sorry to tell you, but you've wasted the last 4 months.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-12-15 22:30:00

NVC photo requirement question

I have a question about NVC photograph. What is the requirement? Is it the same size and style picture that was sent to USICS with I-130 form?

You need 2 identical photos, 2in x 2in, taken within the last 6 months.

Please see NVC's page for more info: http://travel.state....toreq_5334.html

Edited by Saylin, 23 December 2013 - 11:34 AM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-12-23 11:33:00

Priority Date

We got our NOA1 last Dec 19 through email but it doesn't say anything about a priority date. Where can I find ours? What is a priority date anyways?

A priority date for IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants isn't important. Priority dates are only important for visa categories where there's a limited number of visas given out each year. Since IR-1/CR-1 visas are unlimited, priority dates don't mean anything.

What you want to focus on is your notice date, aka NOA1 date.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2013-12-29 09:39:00

May i have the screen shots of DS 260 AND DS 261

May i have the screen shots of DS 260 AND DS 261

so that i can go through it and get ready

I uploaded my DS-261 screenshots here: http://s128.photobuc...html?sort=6&o=0 (click next to see all 6)

And someone uploaded the original DS-260 here: http://www.docstoc.c...60-screen-shots

Saylin

Female

Canada

2014-01-02 23:48:00

2009 Tax Return-married but may file single? Please help!

Hi Saylin,

I am in the same situation with you and I am so stressed about it. I don't have any SSN or ITIN. Could you fill out married filed separately ? And the IRS accept that ?

I am too stressed and don't know what to do.

Thank you very much

If the USC is married, they have two options (possibly a third if they qualify) for filing taxes: married filing separately (MFS) and married filing jointly (MFJ). The easier route is MFS as it requires no extra paperwork from the beneficiary; 'NRA' just needs to be written in the SSN field. The MFJ route will likely give more money out though, but it requires some extra paperwork from the beneficiary, as well as it takes longer. Both methods require the petitioner fill out the tax return by hand though.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2014-01-09 15:30:00

2009 Tax Return-married but may file single? Please help!

so for those who got married and filed i-130, when they file (for example me) tax return for 2010. Are they gonna file married jointly or separate? I would say jointly because my wife doesn't earn money in US? Does anyone know whether it is married and filing jointly or married and filing separately?
Thanks.

You're able to do either one. It doesn't matter. You'd get a bigger refund when filing jointly though, but there's more forms to fill out and such.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-02-02 23:49:00

2009 Tax Return-married but may file single? Please help!

I am married and we are currently waiting for our case to be closed at the national visa center. I always file my taxes online with turbo tax...however, it looks like in order to file online with turbo tax (even for "married filing separately) I need to put in a social security number or tax i.d. number for my husband (who does not reside in the united states).

I called the IRS and they said I had to include the W-7 form with my taxes filled out (by hand) in order to receive a tax i.d. number for my husband. I am not planning to claim his income on my taxes.

I was wondering if I should just FILE SINGLE for my taxes due this year????? Would this cause any problems in the future for us????

Please help.

Thank you!

You can't file single though since you're married, it'd be a bad idea IMO. I know it's gonna require more work by doing taxes by hand, but you really don't have a choice. My husband (the USC) has to do the same thing this year. He's always done them online, but this year he can't since he got married during the 2010 tax year and I don't have an SSN or ITIN. If you file 'married filing seperately', you don't need an ITIN/W7 form, you can just write in 'NR' or 'NRA' in the SSN field. I discussed this with the IRS yesterday on the phone.

Edited by Saylin, 27 January 2011 - 03:51 PM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-01-27 15:50:00

DS-260 question

Yes, CRBA and passport ready

Then you're right, the answer would be no for both questions as the child is simply moving to the US, not immigrating.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2014-01-11 18:51:00

DS-260 question

the part where it asks if the child will be immigrating, is this yes or no? I would assume no and the question of following at a later date no. Is this correct?

This depends. Is the child a USC?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2014-01-11 18:07:00

NVC Processing Questions

Interesting that the "receipt page" from tthe CEAC payment portal lists only the specific countries who can file electronically and says "all others mail the ds-230 paper application and civil documents" to the NVC NH address.

They're slow on updating the payment portal and emails sent out

Saylin

Female

Canada

2014-01-16 23:58:00