Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	G325-a Form-Couple questions	You have to refer back to the I-130 instructions and read it carefully. For your wife's case, you have to submit one G325a for your wife and one G325a for yourself. Your stepdaughter does not need a G325a for her case.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-02-12 23:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Forgot to send form G-1145	Don't worry about the G-1145 at this point. It is a voluntary form and all it does is tell USCIS to send you an email/text when they receive your packet; that's it.   Like Tandag1025 says, once you get your hard copy NOA1, you have to go to their website https://egov.uscis.g...d/CaseStatus.do (site currently down) and create an account with your NOA1 receipt number. Once you create an account, you can select to receive emails/texts every time there is an update to your case. People normally receive the hard copy NOA1 in 5-10 business days.   Good Luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-02-24 01:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 check list, need some help please.	I did send them the employment letter, W2, and Transcript of 2011/2012/2013, Should I also send them the 1040? Another thing, I did send them all 9 pages of I-864, and I don't understand if I have to fix everything or just the points with [x] and written words, Part 6 is what is confusing me at the moment as I filled up the Total Gross income, and I submitted W2 and pay stub and employment letter...           Good advice from other members. In addition, you are saying that you submitted tax transcripts for previous 3 years plus W2's? Not sure if that is also part of your checklist but if you are sending transcripts, then you do not normally need to send W2's. Edited by Fabian&Rossy, 31 March 2014 - 07:33 PM.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-03-31 19:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 check list, need some help please.	It sounds like you included your son in your wife's I-864. My observations in red. I hope this helps:   Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, & Financial Evidence Checklist) Please review the instructions below then refer to the final page of this checklist for mailing instructions. I-864, Affidavit of Support Checklist [x] The Affidavit of Support is an important legal contract between you and the U.S. government. During our review, we identified one or more sections that were either incomplete or contained incorrect information. Please review the additional instructions below then complete and submit a new Affidavit of Support. You can download the I-864 form and instructions at http://www.uscis.gov/i-864. [x] In Part 1. Basis for Filing Affidavit of Support, please correct the following... [x] In Part 2. Information on the Principal Immigrant, please correct the following... [x] In Part 3, Information on the Immigrant(s) You are sponsoring, please correct the following... [x] Items 2 through 6.f. This case's visa category does not allow accompanying family members; therefore, you cannot list family members in this section. If you are a US citizen, then you have to mention only the principal beneficiary for whom you are submitting this I-864. You have to submit a separate 864 for your wife and one for your stepson. [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. Since your now corrected I-864 will show only one sponsored immigrant, you will need to adjust this number in item 7. [x] In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following... [x] In Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size, please correct the following... [x] Item 1. The number of sponsored persons must match the number listed in Part 3, Item 7. Again, you will need to adjust this section based on your correction for item 7. [x] In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following... [x] Items 13.a.1. The income you enter must match the total (gross) income reported on your most recent Federal income tax return. If you filed Form 1040EZ, use the adjusted gross income instead. Check the tax forms or transcripts you are including with your I-864. If you filed IRS form 1040 or 1040A, then you need to mention the line that says "total income" in your tax form. If you filed IRS form 1040EZ, then you need to use the line that says "adjusted gross income." [x] In Part 8, Sponsor's Contract, please correct the following... [x] The Form I-864 we received was missing the following page(s). Please ensure you include all nine pages when you resubmit the form. You have to include ALL pages of the I-864, even any pages you did not have to fill in anything, like page#8. This form is a contract between you and the US Government. [x] You must submit the following financial evidence: Not sure exactly what evidence you are missing. You would normally need to send 3 years of tax return, employment letter, and/or pay stubs for the past 6 months. Please make sure to read the I-864 instructions to check if anything else may apply in your case. [x] NVC Special Instructions	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-03-30 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	After I130 approved?	If you were at TSC, then your status will probably update one more time saying your case file was sent to NVC. Give it two weeks after that and start calling NVC to see when they receive your file.   Also, check out this thread for current NVC filers. Most of your questions will be answered by reading the wiki link mentioned in post# 1 from VJ member Saylin:   http://www.visajourn...ers-april-2014/   Good Luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-04-24 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	process and interview	You still need to wait for your IV invoice and then fill out the DS-260. After that it depends on other factors. Check out this thread for everyone currently at the NVC stage:   http://www.visajourn...ers-april-2014/   Read the Wiki link mentioned in post# 1. Also, in this thread you will be able to compare other members' timelines, estimate your own, and ask other questions to people going thru the same process as you.     Good Luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-04-24 23:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	please who fills the IV Packet	Congrats on receiving NOA2!. You will greatly benefit from reading the NVC Process Wiki post, created by Saylin:   http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process   Read a couple of times and then keep it for future reference as you and your husband move thru the NVC steps.   Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-14 09:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Faster to Fire Lawyer? How? Just Rcvd. Case#	I see, thank you both for your responses.  So heres the plan.    I am going to go online, pay both invoices, cancel lawyer, send in AOS and IV packages and wait for case complete.   What forms do I need to fill out?  Choice of Agent form?  Is there something else since I will be firing my lawyer?   Sounds like a good plan. Call NVC right away and tell them you want to remove your lawyer and appoint yourself or your spouse as the agent. I'm not sure exactly what you need to do but the NVC reps should be able to tell you if you need to send an email or other instructions to make this change.     Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-12 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Faster to Fire Lawyer? How? Just Rcvd. Case#	You can definitely pay the fees yourself online, as long as you use a US bank account. You only need your case# and your IIN#. You DO NOT need to translate any of the civil documents if they are in either English or Spanish languages.   It already sounds like your lawyer is giving you bad information and slowing you down. I keep hearing of people complaining about their lawyers not moving at the pace desired. Sometimes it is understandable because a lawyer may be handling several cases at once, they also wait for written notifications from NVC instead of calling to find out; then other times it seems some lawyers just sit on the cases for no reason.  If your IR-1 case is pretty straight forward, then go ahead and do it yourself.   Good luck! Edited by Fabian&Rossy, 10 May 2014 - 09:35 PM.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-10 21:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	No parental consent @ NVC stage	He is. My wife also had to take him to court for that, which happened right before I met her.   If I were you, I'd have that conversation ASAP... the process in the judicial system is long (if you go that route). We started it in September of last year and are just now having the hearing on 3/24. I'm hoping we'll have a decision for the consent before we have the interview for the visa.   Let me know if you need any info on that process. One of my best friend's dad is our lawyer, and he was a family judge for 20 years so he has a lot of experience in these types of cases.   Yeah, a common friend of ours who is a lawyer is also helping her with that. This friend got the court to order a wage garnishment some years ago for unpaid support. So my wife is willing to withdraw the order as a way to get the ex to sign the consent. Just hoping it doesn't get any further than that. My best wishes for a fast and favorable decision for you guys!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-02-12 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	No parental consent @ NVC stage	Hi VJers!   I am currently at the NVC stage of my petitions for both my wife and stepson. I am waiting to have my IV bill invoiced so I can pay and submit the DS-260 along with the IV packages.   However, my stepson's biological father does not want to sign consent for my stepson to leave the country, so we have asked the courts to make a decision for the consent. Our hearing is on March 24th.   I have searched the forums, and I can't seem to find a clear answer as to whether or not the NVC will require this consent as part of the IV package. I understand that it may be required at least by the consulate at the interview.   Does any one have any experience or insight for this scenario?       Ugh! I am also fearing the day my wife has to ask her ex-husband for the letter of consent, which will come pretty soon. Nobby, our cases are more similar than I thought.   Is the biological father currently paying child support?	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-02-12 01:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Please Help 39 days have passed since DOA2	Yes, it's the "new normal" to wait several days for your DS-261 and AOS invoice to appear after receiving your case# and IIN. Just keep checking once a day to see when they appear in the CEAC page.   The police/court/prison certificates in Peru are valid for 90 days, plus the US embassy in Lima still takes them as long as they are not older than a year and the person has not moved.   Good Luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-06-30 01:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Passport Scans for initial petition packet.	I agree with mikeandtracy1. Also if the intention is to prove your time together, I would circle or mark with arrows the entry/exit stamps that coincide (in the copies, of course).	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-01-25 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	identity theft and visa application	It sounds like your fiance is the victim rather than the offender in this case. I think he should be ok, specially if nothing negative will be on his records. If a question ever comes up during the visa process that will make him mention this case, either when you are completing forms or at the interview, then having supporting documentation is always a good idea. From what the judge and lawyer told your fiance, that should be no problem. Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-02-12 20:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	identity theft and visa application	Was your fiance formally sued or charged in Peru? I guess it depends on what information will appear on his police and court records.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-02-12 01:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Guys there is no need to go in and re-submit your DS-261 forms. It never says accepted, it will always just say completed. By re-submitting you might be delaying your IV fee. The only way you will know it is accepted is if you call to ask or when your IV fee is invoiced.   I also agree with CanGirl; do not resubmit the DS-261. There was a member a few months back that did the same thing and her IV fee was considerably delayed. Although I think she did make changes to her DS-261 before resubmitting. Not saying this will happen to those who have done it now but just wanted to warn everyone at the same stage.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-21 13:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	One more question for you .   I am in the process of finalizing AOS packet. When you said include all schedules, does that include 1099s (for stock dividends & transactions) & 1099 INT (for bank interest)? I just don't want to overwhelm NVC with too much info if it is not required. Thanks in advance for the help.   Anyone else, who has this info, please feel free to jump in. Would really appreciate.   If you are submitting the actual 1040 form instead of a transcript, then you need to include all worksheets and schedules that you used to calculate the numbers in your tax return form. Basically, the same docs you submitted to the IRS.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-21 11:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Finally received the long awaited "case complete" a while ago after holding for 47 min. Hope to get an interview soon. This entire process has broken my spirit in so many ways - thanks to the Great Am Who I Am for seeing us through.   Congrats!! I hope your spirit starts building itself up again with the more tangible goal of soon being with your loved one!   My case was completed today as NVC received my package on April 29. #fckyeah    Congratulations!! You had me laughing at your Heat/Pacers comment in your signature. Def a good day for you!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 23:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I have been doing my research but I just want to get some opinions on the reality of my situation.  My NoA2 is May 14th.  Of course, I am still waiting for NVC to receive my case.  I called for the first time last night but they said it could be at least 5 weeks until they get anything (from what I have seen, it has been an average of about 3 weeks from looking at timelines, so I will call again next week.)  Given my NoA2, is there any chance I might be able to get an interview in late August or in early September?  The latest I can stay in Japan on this visa is October 29th, and I really want to be able to go to my wife?s interview with her at the Tokyo embassy and both of us return to the US together before then.  Is this a realistic scenario?    I think it's possible if you have all your "docs" in a row (get it? ), no checklists and your case moves smoothly through this process. You are roughly looking at NVC receiving your case file end of this week or next week. Then give it 4 weeks to get a case#, plus 1 or 2 days for your 261 and AOS invoice to be available afterwards. This puts you on the last week of June. Your IV invoice should be available about a week after your DS-261 was completed, so you are on the second week of July. From there, another 2 weeks to 20 days for review and case complete in the last days of July. This would put you in line for September interviews scheduling, or July if you are really lucky. Again, this is an ideal case scenario.   Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 22:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Hi I have a quick and urgent question...   At the end of the DS-260 last question on sign and submit it says to fill in passport number, who's passport number are they asking for?? Beneficiary or Petitioner? I am the petitioner filling in the DS-260.      And also, on the sign and submit page there a linked form for male 18-26 for selective service, my husband is 24, does he fill that and mail it when he comes here or from bring it with him when he comes here?????   It says... This form should be printed on the reverse side in the vernacular of the country from which the alien is leaving. Place the original in the alien's INS file. Give a copy to the alien.   on the bottom of the form Beneficiary's passport; as he is the one submitting the application, even though you're helping him complete it.   If he is 24, he has to register with the Selective Service. I think he has to do it once he is in the US, but I am not sure.     Do we have to send a copy of the DS-260 along the IV Package?   Nope. Just the bar-coded cover sheet. Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 22:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Thank you. I hope ds-261 will be available soon so I can pay my IV fee cause my IV packet is ready to send. Another question, can I send my IV packet to NVC from my country?     You already completed the DS-261, I think you meant the DS-260 to be available soon. Once you pay the IV fee, you can send the IV packet from your home country.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 20:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Just paid our AOS fee today.. Yahoo! I paid it using my husband's US banking account. My question is I printed out and saved the bar coded coversheet on my computer. Can I just send it to him thru email so he can print it our for his AOS packet.. Lol I know stupid question but I still wanna ask though.. And also when will our IV fee be available? I want to pay it awhile ago together with the AOS but its not available still TIA and Goodluck to all of us   You sure can send it to him, or he can login to CEAC and print it out himself. As for the IV fee, it depends on when you completed your DS-261. You can study the spreadsheet to see current wait times.     Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 20:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Thank you so much, yes I spoke to Shelley and when I asked for the Invoice number she hesitated then gave it to me.  I rather like the people on nights much better. But today I just couldn't wait.   Congratulations dear Soloenta!! Now the good stuff begins     Finally!!!  NVC AND IID numbers obtained...now on to next steps....!!!!!     Now when i fill the DS261 Do i have to fill one for my wife and one for each of her children??   Congrats LGCG! Yes, you should have received case and IIN numbers for each applicant to log in to CEAC.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 12:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I have the most wonderful news...CASE COMPLETE!!! The wait had been long and tormenting but we like many have passed the test.. Luckily dint have any checklists but they did confirm june interviews are filled. All of you are in our prayers and im waiting to see more good news. I had been a silent watcher here but many of you helped me in the most needed times.Thanks to my VJ family.   Congratulations!!!              I hope and pray that's true. My docs were received April 29th and I still have not heard anything. No checklist, no case complete, nothing     Same boat as you guys, and same dates too. No checklists, no nothing!   Hey guys, this is a good sign for you as well. ariendj submitted the last packet around the same date as you both did, so you should be hearing news pretty soon.   Good Luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-20 12:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Thank you so much!!  I'll tell you, it's so hard to sit here alone and be excited with no one to cheer with, as it's late and likely no one on my email list of family and friends will even see my news till tomorrow   So here I sit awake and grinning, and your congrats provides such a warm feeling, that I am now ok with celebrating alone          Ohh you're too kind! That's what your VJ family is here for. We follow every little step, celebrate the little victories and the big ones like yours now. Cheer on!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 23:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                     I called at 1140 EST thinking there's no way I'll get through before they drop all calls, but at 1208 (gosh I forget who she was now  ), the rep answered!!   And they 'FOUND' my police certificate upon review by the supervisor, probably that 'piece of mail still listed in the mailroom' - which I assume fell off the package when they opened it to scan the barcoded sheet...     I asked her if they could possibly still be doing June interviews and she wasn't sure, but that's better than a definite 'NO'     Anyways, I'm so happy!!  My heart is pounding, and I wish this feeling very soon for each of you!!!     Congratulations!!!!   What great news Lakehouse! So glad they corrected their error without much delay.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 23:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Whats the two week count?  my IV documetns were received according to them on May 6th --  spoke to them today and they say still not reviewed--  that is the LAST thing for me to accomplish --  they tell me "up to" 30 days- where are you quoting two weeks from- I know it probably will not be 30 days abd two weeks sounds great to me...   soooo tired of waiting ....   Hello FD&MDVL,   It's not an exact science, unfortunately. We are all going by the timelines of other members ahead of us. Two weeks seems to be the current wait time, give or take a day or two. If your docs were received on May 6th, then you should hear something by this week.   Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 22:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	OK GUYS...I NEED HELP..LOTS OF HELP WITH MY AOS..PLEASE BE KIND AND ADVISE ME SO I CAN GET THROUGH THIS 9 PAGED FORM   So, I am the petioner, when I submitted I130 I was in student status, and all I had was 1098T , so since I didn't have any income last year, I didn't file tax...although I do have my tax receipts of prior years. Currently, I have a job and it's been 2 months since I've been employed. I am planning on having my dad as a joint petioner, and show his tax papers for the last 3 years and mine from last 2 years, copy of 1098T from school which shows that I didn't work but went to school and a letter from my current workplace stating my annual salary and proof of employment.   I'm filling out I864 and I'm stuck in many parts even though I'm using the instructions sheet, it seems to be very confusing to me. so please help me...I'd appreciate it a lot.   Part 1. Basis for filing affidavit of support - Do I leave it blank? or am I suppose to write a name? if yes, who's petitioner's or beneficiary   Part 2. Mailing Address - I believe it's beneficiary's mailing address, which I tried to type dashes as it appears in the actual address, but it the adobe does not allow me to type dashes or commas, and state, zip code, province etc. does not apply, and it doesn't let me type N/A either.   please suggest with these things for now...i'll have more questions as I'm filling out this form   thanks      Including transcripts for prior years and employment letter is very good. You do not need to submit your 1098T, just type $0 in the I-864 for that tax year and include a letter explaining you didn't file because you were a student and did not have any income.   Part 1 is about the sponsor. So it should include the sponsor's name and mark the applicable square (peititioner, joint sponsor, etc.)   You are correct that Part 2 is about the beneficiary. If you cannot type dashes, then just leave a space instead, or print the I-864 when you are done and hand write them. Same if you want to type N/A.     Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 22:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	After countless tries, I finally got through to NVC, 50 mins on hold. Unfortunately no case complete yet. Got the same story, please wait 30 business days. So, since I had waited so damn long to just be disappointed again, I ask the guy (didn't catch his name) why on the updated ceac website, on my summary page, does it show N/A under the supporting docs column if they already have my documents. He had no clue what I was talking about. I had to literally explain to him how I access the summary page, and what the summary page now looked like. The only thing he has to say to me is why am I checking my summary page!  To which I replied, Im checking it because it was updated to provide more information, which apperently we still can't access!   Sounds a lot like a company I used to work for. IT and upper management develop a new website or web tool, then they forget to inform/train the operations staff. Very embarrassing to find out about it from the customers.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 14:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I filed Married filing separately so I don't believe I have to worry about that piece? Also, don't have a joint sponsor as my income should be sufficient to 1 person. The only thing at this point that makes me nervous is how they are going to verify my total income if IRS hasn't processed my return. But then BOS_LHR mentioned earlier that many people's returns are not processed by IRS by the time NVC requires them and many people file for extention. So mine is not a unique case. Yet it worries me   Hello VNBC, You should be ok. I submitted my AOS packet barely a week after I sent my 2013 tax return to the IRS via snail mail, and I had no issues. That's the reason why NVC asks for full tax return packet (W2's and schedules) if you do not submit transcripts.     Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 13:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Now that my husband has announced it via his own post to the CR1 forum -- I wanted him to have the pleasure of breaking the news since he endured the stress of the interview! -- I'm happy to share with you lovely people that his visa was approved this morning   Sending good vibes to everyone waiting and suffering right now. NVC is tough times lately I know there are a bunch of you waiting for imminent case completes, I'm keeping fingers crossed for you!    Never a doubt about it. Congratulations to both of you!!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 10:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Hmmm... Fascinating! And I hadn't realized ELIS is so new. On a side note, I do love the name, ELIS! It's an acronym, I know, but I can't help but think it was created on purpose to thoughtfully remind of Ellis Island   I thought the same thing when I first heard of ELIS and what it was. If there is one thing all governments are good at, is creating acronyms. They are even better at creating acronyms with puns! If we look at the logo for ELIS, it does have the Statue of Liberty next to it, so I think you are right.   Coincidentally, I went to NYC this weekend and took the ferry to both Liberty and Ellis islands. Very humbling to see what those immigrants went thru to live in the USA. I do not think we are anywhere near their struggles, but in a way our spouses are experiencing something of the like. A rite of passage, if you will.   Happy Monday Everyone! Let the case completes start flowing!!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-19 09:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I called NVC for the first time tonight. I only had to wait 20 minutes or so. Our case was received on May 12, 11 days after our NOA2. I will call back in early June for a case number. I hope no one is facing major hiccups. Congratulations to the recent case completes and interview dates!   Your I-130 was adjudicated in 10 days? Cool!         Interview Scheduled today!!!! JUNE 25th!!!!         Congratulations!!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-14 23:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Every little step forward is worth celebrating!      This is awesome, it made my week!!     I just used your "flowchart" as visual prop to explain the visa process to some of my work buddies.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-14 11:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Just got thru to NVC and apparently the place it "must" be sent for iv packet is to attn:dr no other address and she had no explanation as to the three options and if either one was fine no explanation just an attitude gotta love this process   I was one who called and asked about that, the guy said it doesn't matter.  And it seemed not to.  The package was received and reviewed in two weeks.   Thanks lucybelle! I could not find your previous post about this. Lovely process indeed, EVITACITA!       I'm feeling like that will be my plan for tomorrow a.m. Thank goodness Wed is my one day off during this week!   Still, that caught me totally off-guard!  Out of the possible things I wondered about, that could possibly cause a checklist, this was something that never crossed my mind      I can imagine, especially for someone so well prepared like you.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-13 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Ok, so now I'm officially sad...   NVC just told me that the only thing they're missing is... the Police Certificate...   It is the last page of my IV package!, has my NVC case number printed on it, the gal was very friendly and we discussed what I had sent/ what was on the certificate as I have a copy right here to refer to... she said that sounded right...   'So where do we go from here?' I asked.  She said she can have the file pulled and looked at again, but if they can't find it I'll have to provide another.   I asked about sending another copy and she said it's up to me.   Here in Canada, it's pretty simple, the RCMP/ police stations have the forms to fill out, listing that we need this for Immigration, the search is local and Canada-wide.   I'm now crushed, as I was hoping for CC tonight or at least this week.  So now I'm into believing there will be no interview until July for sure          Should I send another copy??  If I send it and in the meantime they approve my case, will sending this cause a delay when they then try to match it up with my file?   Oh no! I always give NVC employees the benefit of the doubt, but they often seem to make extra efforts to clear said doubts. I would send another copy with the barcode sheet and a brief written explanation.	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-13 23:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Hello Everyone,   So I came across another thing I want to be certain I do correctly. I noticed on my bar coded cover letter for IV packet it shows as the mailing address is National Visa Center Attn. CMR 31 Rochester Avenue Suite 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914   After starting Ds260 it advises to  mail packet to  National Visa Center Attn: CMR/DR 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914   Shall I assume that the bar-code sheet is a generic sheet sent out to everyone just with the specific case number and that I should mail it to the second address as directed on ds260?      I remember this little detail was debated either on last month's thread or the one before. If this wasn't confusing enough, DOS website also tells you to send docs to "ATTN: DR".         If I remember correctly, someone asked which one is correct and NVC rep said it did not make any difference. I mailed my packet to the address shown in my bar-coded cover sheet without any issues. Other members might chime in as well.   My best wishes!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-13 21:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	I have a question that is probably silly but I would rather be safe than sorry...working on final steps of DS230 to input into DS260 packet. I know this is about the beneficiary so when it wants the divorce papers in the packet, is this JUST the beneficiary divorce papers or do they want the petitioners as well? (I already submitted them with the I-130 but want to make sure before mailing the packet  ). Congrats to those getting interviews!! Can't wait to get to that point.    You are correct, IV packet is all about the beneficiary. Petitioner does not need to send divorce certificate again.   Good luck!   Hello friends, First, when everyone used to comment about how often they check the payment portal I was thinking why would anyone be checking it so many times a day! But now that I have a case number, I get it. Even though I know nothing is going to change in the span of 5 minutes, but I keep checking. Lol I am looking over my AOS packet for the 100 time today and keep obsessing over not making a single mistake. I have a question about that. For my the sponsor part 6, question 5, it asks for current individual annual income, so do I just multiple how much she makes in 40 hours and multiple that total by 52 weeks? So do I just put that total because that's before taxes or anything is deducted. Yay!! Congrats happy for you   Yes, it is how much your sponsor makes in a year at her current hourly wage, so hourly wage multiplied by 40 (full time worker), then multiplied by 52 sounds correct. You do not need to deduct for taxes.   Good luck!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-13 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	OMG. I am so happy, I'm crying!! Just got an interview date. June 4th at 9:15am!!!!!     wowww i got my parents interview date now.... yayyyyyy oh i am very very happy . it is june 11 for both parents. thanks for all VJ family and good luck in your long journey to be united with our family members. i really thank you so much for all MY VJ FAMILY. I REALLY WISH I CAN SEE YOU GUYS IN PERSON.              Yessss!!!! Congratulations!! You guys can now get a well deserved breather after all your hard work!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-13 20:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - May 2014	Ohh, by the way, Sofialsabella and Capt Ewok have apparently updated the timeline options!   Quote from Sofialsabella: Hi VJers. I was working with Capt Ewok to fix the timeline fields on Visa Journey.  Capt Ewok has finished making the changes and so, please go into your timelines and check it out. Edit your timelines with the new information in the new fields.  Thanks everyone and thanks Capt Ewok    Cool! Timeline date fields look so much cleaner now. I'm gonna check later tonight to see if my dates are still correct. Thanks for the heads up!	Fabian&Rossy	Male	Peru	2014-05-12 10:52:00