ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Asia: SouthWhat to do with the X-Ray

The X-Ray has never been asked for by anyone at POE. :no: Only useful case would be, like And_Sam said, if you had some illness and the doc here wanted an old X-Ray for comparison. However that usually never happens. Docs just want to take new X-Rays and work off them. Hubby brought his but I don't even remember if it is buried in a suitcase here somewhere or thrown away!:lol:


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Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 10:49
Asia: SouthWhich is faster??

Non immigrant visas are faster but "slower", way more hassel and more costly in the long run.

Just a few reasons why to go with the an immigrant visa instead of a K3! Or K1.
The K1/K3 has to adjust status which cost a bit.
Have to go thru the cost and hassles of getting a I-693 also.
K3 /K1normally has to do biometrics and have a AOS interview. Time off from work cost the petitioner. PLUS the hassles of submitting the paperwork and going for the interview. Tain’t fun.. Especially if denied or questioned. Ever done a Stokes interview?
That’s the second interview if they are in doubt of your relationship.
Also a possibility of being deported. Yeah doesn’t happen much but it happens.
K1/K3 have to wait about 90 days after they file to get EAD or GC so they can get SSN and be able to work.
CR-1 can work as soon as they get the GC and SS card in the mail. Normally with 6 weeks.
Can’t do a LOT of things without SSN. Like work or get a drivers license in some states.
Some K visas don’t get GC for a LONG time.
If petitioner goes belly up before you get GC you stand a better chance of being deported.
If the petitioner loses his/her job after the embassy interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor for the adjusting status interview.

CRs get their GC and SS card in the mail within 6 weeks of arrival.
No biometrics , dealing with civil surgeons, AOS interviews, going to SSA for SS card. CRs can start working WAY sooner than K visas.

I'm not sure what the actual time difference is at this time but if it's less than 2 months it wouldn't be worth what the K visas require.


Excellent detailed info..... :thumbs:
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 11:08
Asia: SouthVISA Received but sealed packet - Corner cut?

Yes, it's like that for all. Nothing to worry about. Whatever you do, don't let it get torn in any other places.


thanks for the great info.
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 11:00
Asia: SouthHAPPY DIWALI TO ALL INDIANS

U forgot approval :lol:

anyways happy Diwali all :star:


That i did already in post#1.Here it contains all words which start from letter 'S'. Btw happy diwali to you too and i hope you got ur approval very fast.. :lol:
Er NealMaleIndia11/5/2010 3:45
Asia: SouthHAPPY DIWALI TO ALL INDIANS
I Pray to God to give U
Shanti,
Shakti,
Sampati,
Swarup,
Saiyam,
Saadgi,
Safalta,
Samridhi,
Sanskar,
Swaasth,
Sanmaan,
Saraswati,
aur SNEH.
SHUBH DIWALI...

With Best Regards,
Er Neal
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 10:44
Asia: SouthHAPPY DIWALI TO ALL INDIANS
HAPPY DIWALI to Everyone!

"May you all attain full inner illumination! May the supreme light of lights enlighten your understanding! May you all attain the inexhaustible spiritual wealth of the Self! May you all prosper gloriously on the material as well as spiritual planes!"

For all those not very familiar with this festival, it is called the Festival of Lights in the Hindu religion, which celebrates the fight and win of good over evil (The old book of Ramayana depicts how Rama defeated the evil King Ravana twenty days before this, and returned home to his capital after 14 years on this day when the whole city celebrated his return).

Hindus and all Indians in general celebrate it by lighting up their homes with candles and lights, burst a lot of firecrackers, buy new clothes and exchange gifts and sweets with friends and family.

Practically speaking, it is now also known as the start of the financial year in the Hindu calendar where traditionally, all merchants used to tally up their books and square off all credits/debts. Another tradition is to do a sort of spring cleaning (wrong season, i know) of the home and start everything afresh, leaving all old grudges of the year aside, personal or professional.

Wish you all a good day and a great year going forward, with all our petitions coming to fruition and are able to be with our loved ones.

"Let this DIWALI burn all your bad times and enter you in good times!"


Thanks
Er Neal
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 1:55
Asia: Southplane ticket to india
Yup...air india website is too expensive. Its better to book flight from any travel agent.
Er NealMaleIndia11/17/2010 11:29
Asia: Southplane ticket to india
yes makemytrip.com has reasonable rate and good service.
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 10:51
Asia: SouthAirline Consolidators?

Try Priceline.com .......Got good deal week ago :dance: :dance:

In priceline.com ,i think there is no gurantee for your preferable time for flight.Means you have to just provide them the date and they will give you flight on any time.It can be early morning or may be late night.If you are ready to fly at any time then go with priceline.com ,you will get very good deal.
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 10:58
Asia: SouthDon't want my kids issued Indian Entry Visas.... HELP
All above are right... :thumbs:
Er NealMaleIndia11/4/2010 11:05
Africa: Sub-SaharanEMAIL & USCIS WEBSITE - I-130 APPROVED!!!!
Congrets and welcome to NVC.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-04 01:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Need Help!!!!

I just gotta ask, doesn't your in-laws know when they were born?

The PCC needs to be included with the DS-230 package.


I have also the same question.If your in-laws dont remember theied DOB then try to find any photocpy of their passport,also they can find DOB in their school leaving certis or they can find it from their last attended schools. Evene though not possible then leave it blank now, and once you know then you can write it at interview time in ds-230. But dont write any wrong date.

For PCC ,let me know in which country your husband lives?
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-30 22:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Visa Interview

I submitted the I-130 for my wife in India. I'm a US citizen. I know I need to submit I-864 paper works when the time comes. So let's say everything is complete, and my wife is called for the visa interview, can we change the date for the interview to a different date? Also, would she get her Visa the same day as the interview? How long after submitting the I-864 papers does someone get called for the Visa interview usually?

Thank you,

Tony


Yes you can change the visa interview date. For that you need to contact the consulate and let them know about your date change request. There is no gurantee that she will get her visa on the same day,but if she will be approved then she will get her visa stamp in her passport on the same day.For more information plz read the following link.

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse


Note: Plz update your timeline so people can better serve you.
Er NealMaleIndia2010-11-29 12:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I have case number for almost 2 weeks! Bill still not invoiced
Same here. I got my case number on 3rd July. Since then , DS-261 is not open. Called NVC few times, they said wait 20 to 30 days. I did some research and found that from June ,they are taking 2-3 weeks to generate AOS Invoice & DS-261.
Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-19 18:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ds-261 choice of agent form
Finally today at 4:00 PM , I got email from NVC about AOS & DS-261 instructions. But still I can't open DS-261.

Is anybody know that how long it take after Email ?


Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-22 17:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ds-261 choice of agent form
I got my case # on July 3rd. Still I didn't got DS-261.
Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-21 21:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)ds-261 choice of agent form

20-30 days.


Does they send an email for DS-261 when it is available ?

Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-19 18:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC - "Process of termination" error message when logging in

Hey, 
 
Ok so not sure whether I should be worried by this... I have already received my case number and INN number and today I was able to log in to fill out form DS-261 (Which I was able to do and completed).
 
But when logging into the "fee payment" portal I received the following message!  
 
This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.
 
My wife is going to call them now but I just wanted to check with you guys to see if anyone else has ever had this message? 
 
Looking forward to your thoughts! 
 
Darcy 












Did you paid AOS? Because mine is same. I have completed ds261 on 22nd but I am not able to log in for AOS fee payment.

Edited by Er Neal, 25 July 2014 - 11:03 AM.


Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-25 11:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864, help with this scenario please.

No. That's not how it works. They have no need to combine incomes if they are not household members in a tax sense.


No. I think you should read again i864 and i864A. Household member need not to be in a tax sense only. It could be spouse, parents or sibling, even if they are filing separate tax returs. Only their residence should be same.

Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-28 23:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864, help with this scenario please.

No
 
Just because they live in the same house (which they don't) unless someone is claimed on taxes as a dependent or unless they file jointly like a spouse, a joint sponsor will almost always file an I-864 not an I-864A.
 
The term household member in this instance is not people who reside in the same house but are household members for tax purposes.




The following sentence is from I-864 instructions:

"Income from any relatives or dependents living in your household or dependents listed on your most recent Federal tax return who signed a Form I-864A,Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member."

So in the case of , if his wife's sister lives in same house then she will file I-864A , because she is relative of his wife.





Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-28 13:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864, help with this scenario please.

I understand the evidence documents that need to be attached. Thanks a lot J&N. Appreciate your help. 
 
Will make the sponsor i864 for a household of 2 (wife and I) and the joint sponsor i864 for a household of 2 (joint sponsor and I).


Aadi, Let me ask you this : Is your wife and her sister lives in same house in USA?

If they are living in the same house, then your wife will file I-864 and your sister-in-law will file I-864A.

If they are living separate ,then your wife will file I-864 and your sister-in-law will also file I-864 with household size of 2.(You and your sister-in-law). [Here I am assuming that your sister-in-law is single and there is no dependent on her tax return.]

Edited by Er Neal, 27 July 2014 - 01:36 PM.






Er NealMaleIndia2014-07-27 13:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)New way pakages are being reviewed as starting today.

I called today and rep told me it will be 60 days from your last document was received. Even though I have October 6th was my 60 days for my first document. I have to wait another 60 days only to review my document. if you got check list then another 60 days. It's stupidity....


Yup , u r right. This is really ridiculous. For my AOS Package, 60 days ended on October 1st. But they have received my IV packet on September 19th. So the operator told me to wait 60 days from the last date when they have received documents. Then they will review all documents together. So I need to wait until December 19. And after that if u get any checklist then may be 60 days for that. Wooow.....what a pain. F***ing ridiculous.

Er NealMaleIndia2014-10-08 11:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Tracking 60 days

Here is what we have so far.
 
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Hey , my last scan date was 9/20 and case completed on 10/20......so 30 days.


Er NealMaleIndia2014-10-21 22:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 04 I-864 A?

I already have a copy of his citizen cert. and his paystubs which show the same address.  My dad's income alone is enough and I already have his last 3 years of tax transcripts.  Just wasnt sure which forms I would need to fill out.  SO just to be clear I being the petitioner fills outs a 864, my father is going to joint sponsor needs a 864A correct?  I was going to send in a 864A for my mom as well just incase if NVC required it. thank you.


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-21 18:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 04 I-864 A?

also since we are related and living under the same roof, do I need to send proof of relation bettween my father and I? Like a copy of our drivers license that shows pic. &  the same address


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-21 16:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 04 I-864 A?

hi, Im a little confused as to which forms I will need to file. Im a USC living in the USA and filing for my wife who is a Indian citizen living in India.

Its time for me to send my affidavit of support packkage., the fee is already paid. My income is not sufficint so my dad is going to be joint sponsor.  I know I will need to file 864 for myself, but for my dad does he need to file a 864 or 864 A?  we all live in the same household and my parents yearly taxes are filed together.  Also is a 864A needed between any of us? thank you in advance.


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-21 16:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Unable to pay fees (split topic)

yes it takes a few days for it to update online after you receive the email. same happened to me and waited 2-3 days and it was available to pay. If i were you I would log in couple times a day to see if its available to pay. once you pay online it will take 3 business days to clear payment and only then you can start to fill out the ds-260. hope that helps.


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-27 15:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long from TSC to get NVC approval

wait about 2 weeks or so.. and then start calling nvc every day.. few times a day if you have the time until they can provide you with IIn #.  my noa2 said wait 30 days and if nothing shows up in mail contact up. I contacted nvc on day 28 and they said they just received my case couple days ago and will email me when its processed. 3-4 days later I received an email containing all the info i need to log in online and fill out my ds-261 and pay my aos fee. 


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-28 16:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)AOS Package

I believe all of the 864's only ask for one year of tax forms but from what i've read its better to send last 3 years. I sent in w2's and paystubs also as extras just incase. they may not be needed but its better to send extra proof of support then to not have enough.


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-29 15:27:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)AOS Package

as long as your income is enough to support the beneficiary

 

- barcode cover sheet..

-last 3 years of tax returns, or tax transcripts which you can request for free from IRS ,

-w2's for last 3 years...

-I also included 3-4 latest paystubs which shows what I've made so far this year since this years taxes havent been filed yet.

.


Edited by sunn, 28 December 2013 - 04:47 PM.

sunnMaleIndia2013-12-28 16:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long to get NVC Assign #

give it another week or so, and then call nvc everyday until they are able to provide you with a case #. They wont contact you so its better to contact them atleast once a day or if you have time time couple times a day. thats what I did but sometimes it does take 3-4 weeks so dont be disappointed. GL


sunnMaleIndia2013-12-31 09:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)After receiving NVC case n° and IIN we have to wait??

if you have your nvc case # and IIN number you shoul dbe able to log in.. first you will have to fill out ds261..then pay aos fee..


sunnMaleIndia2014-01-06 08:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone recently been approved by NVC for India ?

dwheels thank you for your reply. I will be sure to follow the link you sent. 


sunnMaleIndia2014-02-24 23:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Anyone recently been approved by NVC for India ?

I just got off the phone with NVC regarding my wife's case. They said my file was approved this past Friday February 21, and is waiting to be sent to Mumbai consulate.  My question was how long does Mumbai take to schedule interview date? Also what preparation does my wife need to do for her Interview date? any and all help greatly appreciated. thank you. 


sunnMaleIndia2014-02-24 22:13:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Middle Name issue

I would say the best thing to do is get a new passport made with all the updates info. as the Indian gov, might give you a hard time. 


sunnMaleIndia2014-02-25 16:13:00
IMBRA Special TopicsWill it hurt to say "yes" to marraige broker?
We met on FH. I answered YES. wrote their eMail address and their mailing address on the initial RFE that was mailed before the new I-129F's were generated. I did NOT provide a letter explaining further. I did NOT receive a second RFE. We are now approved and in que for our interview.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-08-23 13:26:00
IMBRA Special TopicsInternational Marriage Broker question
The bulk of the new law, is to put an added burden on the "IMB" to provide background info on a potential eMail mate. Once this info is passed along, I think the "threat" or stigma of the IMB is largely expired. But only time will tell as us post IMBRA folks make it to the interview.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-10-05 19:50:00
IMBRA Special TopicsMail-order brides in an Internet age

My comment to the article was about the fact that meeting someone through a foreign website is very similar to meeting someone on eharmony or yahoo personals, etc.


Actually meeting on a foreign website is VERY different than meeting someone on eHarmony. Because of the male/female height formula factored into their "compatibility" test, I would not have met someone like my fiancee. According to eHarmony, a woman would have NO interest in meeting a shorter man, so I would not have met Jenalyn if she were an American girl on eHarmony or PerfectMatch. Shedding these superficial leanings of American people is one of the benefits of dating and marrying a foreigner. Its too bad the NY Times article couldn't have commented on this as well.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-11-05 19:24:00
IMBRA Special TopicsMail-order brides in an Internet age
She asks why don't American women flock to the internet in search of a mate? Maybe its for the same reason that they do NOT, that so many Amerian men do?
BJZagsMalePhilippines2006-10-19 21:18:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIMBRA O.K. Under U.S. Constitution

Katerina’s saga unfortunately is not unusual. The Court’s decision on Monday notes that many other “mail order
brides” in the U.S. have suffered similar abuse at the hands of their American husbands, and that the
“perpetrators of these crimes were often involved with multiple foreign women and were seeking to become
involved with other foreign women at or around the time they committed the crimes.”

I suspect that its not the law itself that upsets some people so much, for its purposes are to do good and protect women who may be in a weaker position than their US citizen petitioners. Its probably declarations such as "Katerina's saga is not unusual" that is hurtful to some readers of these stories. To me its the one-side nature of these politically correct stories that at times slay me. Writers could just as easily say something like: "the stupidness and desperation of these brides to leave their miserable living conditions in their home countries contributed to their plight." But with that being said, the only people truly affected by IMBRA and such laws are those who have a criminal or abusive past. For the rest of us, it likely only means a slightly longer time to process a visa.
BJZagsMalePhilippines2007-04-24 10:23:00