ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaElectronic Processing
A couple of weeks ago, we sent an e-mail to NVC to notify them I would be the agent for my son. They got that on file along with our e-mail address. They sent an e-mail bill for the I-864 (AOS) which we piad on 03/12. Then we got an e-mail last Monday with the bill for IV processing which we paid on that day. Last Monday we also opted into electronic processing. We have been waiting for confirmation from them along with directions on sending in the I-864 and DS-230 form.

Finally, today I got an e-mail from NVCElectronic. I opened it, expecting it to be the confirmation and submission directions.

Instead, this is what I received;



Dear Sir/Madam:



Thank you for the information you have provided.



We would like you to confirm how you prefer us to process your case. All future correspondence regarding this case must be done electronically if you chose to do so.



If you choose to continue with the traditional paper process, all correspondence regarding this case will be done through the postal service. All future documents will need to be sent to us through the postal system.



Please let us know what your intention is for processing.


Did anyone else get this? Why do they need to confirm? :blink:
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-03-24 18:42:00
CanadaUpdating Timeline
My timeline has a place for Date NVC received, AOS bill paid etc, however, when I go into "Edit my Timeline" there is no place to enter this info.

I work on systems, but I'll be darned if I can find out where this info gets entered. Am I missing something as obvious as the nose on my face?

I will never talk about dumb "keyboard to chair interface units" again if it is something really obvious that I am missing.

CdnMn

Edited by CdnMN, 25 March 2010 - 10:17 AM.

CdnMNMaleCanada2010-03-25 10:17:00
CanadaCurrently at NVC - filing additional I-130 for minor

I applied for my Canadian husband for the I-130 and we are currently at the NVC stage. His son, who is 14, now wants to live with his Dad which means filing an I-130 for him as well. So our questions are these:

1. Do we file for him now or after we have completed the interview for my husband?

I am figuring by the time we get the son's I-130 approved and on to the NVC, we should already have our interview date with Montreal. Would there be any reason they would put a hold on our file to catch his up with ours or maybe if we already have an interview date and the son's file gets completed at the NVC by then, they might expedite his to we can take care of both at the same time in Montreal?

2. If you file an I-130 for a minor, does someone still have to fly to Montreal to do an interview? Parent only or does the child also go if the petition is only for the child?

Thanks you guys!



Your son will need to go to Montreal for an interview. I'm in the process of having my 12 yr old son move here from Ontario.

One thought you might want to look into.....is your son able to come to the US on "Follow To Join" status. My son wasn't able to do this because I have my LPR status and I've been here for 7 years, but your son might be able to do this.

The process for my son has taken 5 months already, and we're only at the NVC stage.

Feel free to send me a PM if you want further specifics.

CDnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-03-28 06:59:00
CanadaElectronic processing
I'm curious to see if you get an e-mail back from NVCElectronic asking to confirm that you want to do the electronic processing like I got last week.

When we first sent in the I-130 for my son, we included a cover letter instructing them to send all correspondance etc to me, as he is only 12.

When the case got sent to NVC, I called tto make sure they were sending me the docs for my son. Sure enough, they were sending them to him. They suggested I send an e-mail - in place of the DS-3032 - to inform them I would be acting as the agent for my son. They also asked for our e-mail address, which we provided.

Next, I received an e-mail instructing me to pay the AOS Billand advisdsing me I could do the electronic provcessing.I called NVC to see if I should pay the bill and also if I needed to send the DS-3032 since I was already listed as the agent.

I was told to send the OPTIN mail with a note explaining I had already been registered as the agent. I was also told to go ahead and pay the I-130 fee.

So far, NVC still does not have me on their system as participating in electronic processing....and it has been 2 full weeks since we sent the OPTIN mail.

Cdnmn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-03-29 10:57:00
CanadaLong Form Birth Certificate
Google "Office of the registrar general" for Ontario.

You can request the birth certificate online and it will be mailed to you. I applied from here in the US to get one for my son. It made it here in about 2 weeks.

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-03-29 19:56:00
CanadaStill Waiting

Personally? If it were me I would have already sent in a hard copy DS-230 and I-864, I mean really, that's all EP is about, once that is completed you are just in line for the interview like everyone else.

It's a long weekend, so you might want to check on Tuesday (don't know if the NVC is open on Monday or Today) - if it isn't all good to go I would just overnight the documents and get things moving, you could have been finished with NVC by now - how annoying.


I thought about doing that (sending in hard copies) I mentioned it to NVC on Monday when I called in. They suggested I not do that...it might get wires crossed and cause processing problems (like that hasn't already happened)

Oh well, we shall see what transpires over the next day or so.

I'm not sure whcih e-mail address to send the forms to, or I would just do that as well as sending hard copies overnight. Gotta love hindsight. :)
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-02 12:58:00
CanadaStill Waiting
I'm going through the process to bring my 12 yr old son here.

USCIS got a cover letter that indicated that I would be the agent for my son and asked to forward this info to NVC (I wrote the note on direction from USCIS).

The request never did get sent to NVC when the I-130 was processed. When I called NVC, they said to send an e-mail stating I was to be the agent and not wait to fill out the DS-230. I did this and then they sent me an e-mail directing me that the AOS (I-864) processing bill was ready to be paid. Based on advice from NVC, I paid both the AOS and IV bills before I got the info on how to OPTIN. (NVC never once mentioned that I would have that ability).

When I sent the OPTIN mail, I indicated the DS-230 was not included as I was already the agent on file and that the 2 bills were already paid. What I received back from NVCElectronic (about 1 week later) was a request to confirm that I wanted to proceed with Electronic Processing. I confirmed this (early last week) and still have not heard back from them.

Cdnmn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-02 10:37:00
CanadaStill Waiting
Still waiting for confirmation from NVC that we are set up for electronic processing.

It seems that I made the mistake of listening to the customer service person at NVC which has screwed up the OPTIN to electronic processing.

Hopefully it will get resolved soon....3 weeks and counting...arrrrggghhhh

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-02 07:34:00
CanadaEP Assistance
Wyatt.and others,

Thanks for the replies.

I just received the confirmation e-mail from NVCElectronic. It did say to send docs to NVCElectronic. The CS person at NVC had said NVCMontreal.

I have sent off the I-864 and DS230 in seperate e-mails. I sent to both e-mail addresses.

I'll let everyone know which address responds. Finally got the ball rolling again.

Thanks Again.

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-05 14:02:00
CanadaEP Assistance
OK, so now NVC tells me I should go ahead and send the documents into NVCMontreal,state.gov.

My question is regarding the Subject Line of the e-mail. Do I just put the MTLxxx number in or should I include what form I am submitting...MTLxxx - I864 Paperwork?

Also, does the body of the e-mail need anything specific?

I have the I-864 and the DS230 ready to send in.

I still haven't received the confirmation e-mail but, since I was told to go ahead and send this stuff, I'll live on the edge and try it.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-05 10:52:00
CanadaNVC sends case to MTL
Ahhh, old age. I know I have seen somewhere on VJ info about how to tell when NVC is finished with you and when the package gets sent to MTL. Does this apply when doing EP? How do you tell when your case is finally at the consulate stage?

Thanks

Cdnmn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-07 12:53:00
CanadaEP - Letter from NVC
So, late yesterday afternoon, I received the follow e-mail from NVC....just to add more comedy to the whole process.

United States Department of State
National Visa Center
________________________________________________________________________________
*MTLxxxxxxxxxx * EP NLH PM P3U April 7, 2010
NVC Case: MTLxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Sir/Madam:

The National Visa Center (NVC) has received all required fee payments for the immigrant visa case of Namexxxx. Each applicant must now complete an Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (form DS-230).
Please go to the Department of State website at www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov, open the Applicant

Document Processing page and follow the instructions for submitting the form(s) and supporting civil documents. Pay particular attention to the requirements for police certificates. In some cases specific
forms must be used to request and obtain required police certificate(s) based on your residence history.

Each applicant must send the completed form DS-230 and supporting civil documents to the NationalVisa Center.

If electronic processing HAS been chosen for this case the required form(s) and documents MUST be scanned and submitted by e-mail to NVCElectronic@state.gov.

If electronic processing HAS NOT been chosen you MUST RETURN THIS PAGE with the required form(s) and civil documents to:

National Visa Center
ATTN: CMR
31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Etc Etc Etc

When I first saw the E-mail in my inbox, I thought they were confirming receipt of the documents I sent them on Monday - the documents they say I should now send.....which are the documents they said I should send in the first e-mail.... :bonk:
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-08 07:00:00
CanadaEP - Letter from NVC

Interesting, some of us didn't get this email from them after the OPTIN email. BUT they did send the AOS bill etc. How long after you opted in did you get this email? And did you pay the AOS bill prior to getting this email?

Thanks.


I paid the AOS bill prior to OPTING IN based on instructions from the CS person I spoke to at NVC.


03-14 - Paid I864 Bill
03-16 - Paid IV Bill and sent the OPTIN e-mail
03-23 Received e-mail from NVC asking us to confirm we wanted to do the EP
04-05 Received the above e-mail from NVC
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-07 10:46:00
CanadaEP - Letter from NVC

You don't need to worry about the DS16-, or DS156 those are for K visas. CR1/IR1 need to send in I864 and DS230.


SDW,

Thanks very much for clearing that up for me. Greatly appreciated.

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-07 08:29:00
CanadaEP - Letter from NVC
Here is the confirmation letter I received from NVC regarding my OPTIN request.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for your interest in processing your case electronically with the National Visa Center (NVC).

Your case has been updated with the email address you have provided to us.

All further communication with NVC will now be done through this email address NVCElectronic@state.gov.

All documents and forms that we request and require from you should be scanned copies of the originals. The applicant must present all original forms and documents to the Consular officer at the visa interview. Failure to present the required originals at the visa interview will result in a denial or delay in obtaining a visa for the sponsored applicant.

Any questions regarding your petition should now be directed to NVCElectronic@state.gov

The Affidavit of Support instructions were downloaded on 15 March 2010. Once you have gathered all of the information and completed the necessary form, please scan the documents and email them to us.

The Instruction Packet was downloaded on 16 March 2010. Once you have gathered all of the information and completed the necessary form, please scan the documents and email them to us.


A couple of questions.....

1) When they say "The Instruction Packet was downloaded on 16 March 2010", do they mean to the immigrantvisas.state.gov site where you go to complete the electronic payment?

2) I have e-mailed the I-864 and DS-230. Will they notify me when to go and complete the DS-160 etc or is that something that I can do now? I can't find any reference to the DS-160 on the DOS electronic processing site.

On the Embassy Info page, it mentions P3 and lists the DS-160, DS-156 and the DS-230. All I have instructions to process and e-mail right now refer to the DS-230, so I'm just a bit curious.

How has this flowed for others who have done EP?

Thanks Much

CdnMn

PS....Heading camping this weekend.....in Minnesota. Gotta love this unusually warm spring :thumbs:
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-07 07:55:00
CanadaMinnesota Outdoors

Great photos!!.
We live in Northern Minnesota next to Lake Superior and enjoy, among other things, going to Gooseberry Falls State Park.


WOW!!! Another Minnesota VJ'er! And from one of the nicest areas too. I love Gooseberry...as well as Splitrock etc. We love hiking the Superior Trail too.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-09 09:27:00
CanadaMinnesota Outdoors

Must be northern Minnesota...the lakes are so beautiful there! Good thing too you're enjoying the outdoors before the mosquitos start buzzing around a lot too :hehe:


We camp a lot in southern MN during the summer...hardly any mosquitos and no Ticks.

We went up near Duluth last July and the ticks were super bad. They said last year was really bad for them...and a few people came down with Lyme Disease. This year isn't supposed to be any better and might be worse. Ticks here think of DEET as a marinade.

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-08 13:17:00
CanadaMinnesota Outdoors
The weather here in MN is almost unbelievable. My wife and I are going on our first camping/hiking adventure this weekend. Just thought I'd share some of the scenery from this neck of the woods.

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There is nothing like being outdoors!
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-08 08:27:00
CanadaZed or Zee
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 7 2009, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So which way do you pronounce it?


English Style Fish & Chips

Now you've made me want to go home for a visit smile.gif tongue.gif
CdnMNMaleCanada2009-10-07 13:38:00
CanadaNeed prayers
My wife and I will keep Tim and you in our thoughts and prayers.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-08 07:01:00
CanadaWait Time for NVC to complete process
Anybody have an idea of the average wait time from the time you submit the I864 and DS230 until they complete their review and send it off to Montreal? (IR2? for child under 21 of US citizen)

Thanks

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-12 14:13:00
CanadaIs this normal?

Yeah, I have heard that ROC isn't so bad.

Got my second welcome to the US letter today! Those guys is funneh!

:D


Gee, was one in French...just in case? :lol:
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-13 12:16:00
CanadaSeparating the Religious Ceremony from the Civil

I am a US Pastor...we make a distinction between religious ceremonies and legal ones. A legal ceremony where you are married by "Elvis" in Vegas hold more validity.


In Canada there are several facets that make a marriage legal.

1) The couple must obtain a valid marriage license
2) The must be a minimum of 5 people present - the couple, two adult witnesses and a legal officiant
3) The couple must orally declare their consent to marriage.
4) There must be a way to object (either posting of bans or the ever populare "If anyone can show just cause why this couple should not be joined together...)
5) The couple must be pronounced husband and wife in public
6) The officiant, in declaring them husband and wife, must state under which authority he is acting. (By the power vested in me by the province of ....)

If none of this is included, it is technically not a legal marriage....however...there is a sticky point. Something about if people attending where led to believe it was an actual marriage, there could be problems.

This was the law as of about 5 years ago and may have changed.

I can't see a non-legal ceremony being an issue...or even needing to be brought up. The couple is NOT married. A civil ceremony could easily be done in Canada at a later day at almost any city hall...providing the couple gets a valid marriage license.


CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-13 12:38:00
CanadaEP - Passport Photo
Will NVCElectronic accept a jpeg file? They are a bit vague about what format they want the passport photos sent as.

Thanks

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-15 14:23:00
Canadaquick question

just a really quick question, everyone keeps talking about contacting DOS after the interview and finding out information on their status. What is is the DOS and how do I contact them, my interview was in Montreal. I had to send in more paperwork (proof that my sons father had been notified of move, even though I had a legal document stating that he knew but anyhow...) I had to send in information with my passports and now am waiting (not so patiently) so I was wondering how to contact them besides email, they don't seem to respond (except for automated response) So if anyone can let me know, I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thank you


What info did they need regarding your son as far as proof that his father was aware of the move? I'm in the process of arranging for my son to move and I was told that all I needed was a notarized letter from his mother. Please don't tell me thay want more than this.

Cdnmn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-21 08:54:00
CanadaDone with NVC
Just got the e-mail that they have completed the review of documents for my son. Now the agonizing wait for the interview. One step closer!!!

With any luck at all, I'll be flying to Toronto to pick up my son and then I'm thinking of taking the train from TO to Montreal. I've never taken the train to Montreal, so I thought it might be a bit of an adventure.

Cdnmn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-24 07:21:00
CanadaDS-160 - When to submit?
Do you need to wait for Montreal to contact you with your interview date before you fill out the DS-160 online or can I go ahead and do it ahead of time?

NVC has completed the case and it has been sent to Montreal.

Thanks

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-05-06 06:55:00
Canadadenied
Hey Smurfette,

This really sucks...and is totally crazy.

I'm in the process of bringing my son to the States. He is 12. I was told by DOS that all I would need is a notarized letter from his mother saying she gave her permission. I have that and submitted it and it was accepted by NVC.

If the consulates can't standardize what is required, how is a person supposed to prepare?

Your denial really has me worried now. I actually sent an e-mail to my Senators office, explained what happened to you and also what I was told I needed by DOS. I have asked for written clarification of what they will want when we go to our interview.

I notarized letter and all that you provided should have been more than sufficient. Immigration really needs to get their act together.

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-05-08 09:43:00
CanadaThinking Canadian in the USA
So tell me, CdnMN. Is this thread going as well as you'd expected it to? :lol:
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Ummmmm, you are assuming I had expectations. Throw it against the wall and see what sticks...that's my motto.

Actually, a fun diversion from everyday life is kinda good....And the Americans probably envy us after seeing all the neat things we had back in Canada.....they all thought that all we did for fun was dog sled races and melting holes in our neighbors igloo.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-16 19:04:00
CanadaThinking Canadian in the USA

Wiffle ball!!!!!

No matter how hard you hurl the wiffle ball, you still can't hurt your little brother. <_<


Which REALLY takes all the fun out of it.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-16 10:01:00
CanadaThinking Canadian in the USA
Then there is "speaking Minnesotan."

My wife will say stuff like "Do you want to come with."? And I'm left standing there waiting for the end of the sentence.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-16 07:38:00
CanadaThinking Canadian in the USA
How about chewing tobacco. Until I moved here, I never knew there were so many brands and flavors.

When I was a lot younger, I was on a fishing trip and saw REDMAN in one of the corner stores...so I naturally had to try it. :oops: After turning 3 shades of green (and that was the mild side effect) I never touched the stuff.

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-15 14:52:00
CanadaThinking Canadian in the USA

I met with two immigrant friends - one Canadian, one British - yesterday for lunch, and this is exactly what we were discussing. All of our husbands are up in arms over the health care debate - "It's not MY responsibility to pay for someone else to visit a doctor!" - meanwhile the three of us feel it as being almost a civic duty to provide basic diagnostic care for anyone who needs it. We all obviously come from backgrounds where this is a common thing.


One of the things that amazes me is the vitrolic statements that people post. When I read an online news story and then read the comments people submit, it almost scares me that people think the way they do.

And the love of "conspiracy theories" is unbelievable. Pres Obama isn't an American? I can't imagine the Supreme Court, the Senate, Congress or the Republican Party would allow him to serve as President if there was any possibility that he was not American, yet so many people seem hung up on this idea.

And yesterday I read that Oklahoma could institue an armed militia to protect the State from the Federal Gov't?
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-14 10:07:00
CanadaThinking Canadian in the USA
I find, in many conversations, that I seem to be exactly opposite of many good friends here in the US.

For example, the latest furor over health care seems to be a non-issue to me. So many of my friends rail at the idea of publicly funded medical assistance, yet I take it for granted because of my Canadian background.

Just curious what other people find themselves at odds with as a result of the culture we are used to in Canada.

I don't want to start a pro/con fight or any sort of political arguement. I'm just curious about the cultural differences and how they shape our view as opposed to others.

Do any of you find yourself feeling like you're at the extreme oposite in your views?

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-04-14 08:34:00
CanadaGot An Interview Date
Hey All,

We got an E-mail from Montreal late yesterday and my son has his IR-2 interview scheduled for July 29th. I have a couple of questions, if anybody could help, it would be appreciated. Here is a list of the documents that They either want/have or don't need.

Document Name Document Status
CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION S
DS-230-II F
PASSPORT Y
BIRTH CERTIFICATE S
ADOPTION F
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F
MARRIAGE TERMINATION F
COURT RECORDS F
FINANCIAL EVIDENCE S
CUSTODY PAPERS S
MILITARY RECORDS F
CANADA POLICE CERTIFICATE F
FEE PAYMENT $
PHOTOGRAPH S
PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F
PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F

C = Direct inquiries to your consulate / embassy

1) What are the Correspondence Instructions listed first in their document list?

2) Someone mentioned to me that there was some sort of fee I need to pay at a Scotia Bank and that I need to bring some sort of receipt from the Bank. I see no mention of this anywhere. Does anybody know if there is something I need to pay at a Scotia Bank?

I'm sure I'll have more questions, or maybe this is now the simple part of the process. Thanks to everyone here for your previous help. I'll keep you posted on how things go. Now, off to see about arranging for a medical.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

CdnMn

Edited by CdnMN, 28 May 2010 - 07:03 AM.

CdnMNMaleCanada2010-05-28 07:02:00
CanadaAppointment Date!!!
Congrats!!! I got my e-mail yesterday as well. Montreal is on a roll...wohooo! I sure felt great to at least have a date to work around. Have fun planning!

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-05-28 07:13:00
Canadachildren's birth certificates

My Canadian fiancee has 3 young children who will be coming here with her. She has sole custody and sole guardianship so a letter from their fathers wont be required. They have no involvement with the kids at all and don't want to so we shouldn't have a problem there. However, the packet 3 checklist states in bold letters that both parents must be listed on the birth certificate but they are not listed on the ones that she has. She doesn't even know where one of the fathers is anymore. My questions are, how strict are they at the Vancouver consulate about this requirement? Will we have a problem if the father's names are not on the birth certs? Has anyone dealt with this issue before?
Thank you in advance,
Doug


Does she have the "Long Form" certificate? The wallet sized certificates don't have that info on them. You need to have the long form that has a lot more info on it.
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-06-01 11:11:00
CanadaAnybody else in Mtl on 07/29?
Finally! The company I work for has been blocking access to this site for over a month. I'm finally able to get back in!

Is anybody else going to be in Mtl for their interview on the 29th?

CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-07-23 09:36:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
How about a monthly postcard post? This thread gets a little bit big to sift through.



CdnMn
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-05-06 15:14:00
CanadaPostcard Exchange!
I'm in....anything to get immigration related mail faster than it comes from NVC :dance:
CdnMNMaleCanada2010-03-31 10:43:00