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When to send DS 3032 to NVC

QUOTE (A_I_S @ Aug 20 2008, 11:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is it possible to email the DS 3032 now or should we really wait for the bill to be generated and how long does it take on average?

NVC - NVC Timesavers, Emailing your DS-3032, Knowing your Case Number
Suggestions

* Once the USC receives the AOS (I-864) Bill and the copy of the DS-3032 one can save time by emailing or faxing a copy of the DS-3032 Choice of Agent form to the beneficiary overseas who then selects the agent, signs the form and returns it to the address on the form. Doesn't save much but it saves the mailing time from NVC to the spouse.

* Have the beneficiary (now the applicant) fill out the DS-230 and send it to the USC if they are to be the agent....this can be done at any time before the DS-230 is generated at NVC. Once it is generated it will be sent to the agent, the signed copy with the cover sheet (that the agent will receive) which has the barcode can then be mailed to NVC.

* Have the beneficiary (now the applicant) forward any documents, photocopies etc that may be required to be submitted with the DS-230 to you ahead of time. Check out the Department of State website HERE
Scroll down and select the Instructions for Visa Immigrant Applicant appropriate for the country of your spouse. Forms are also available there for you to download but please check to see if they are the latest version.

* Complete the I-864 which is also available in the above link for download. When NVC generates this form it comes to you with a barcode cover sheet which you will then need to return along with your completed I-864 form.

IMPORTANT
Familiarise yourself with the NVC PROCESS & FLOWCHART for an Immigrant Visa so you know the order in which forms will be generated and what is sent to the USC (petitioner) and your spouse (beneficiary/applicant) to be completed.

NVC Automated Voice Response Service
So your I-130 petition has been approved and forwarded to NVC
Now you are wanting to know if it has been received and a case number assigned
You can use your CIS (NOA) receipt number from your approval to find out.
On calling the NVC automated voice response number (603) 334-0700 you will.... press 1 for English press 2 for Spanish
press 1 for information about your immigrant visa
It will then ask you if you know your CIS receipt number.....press 1
(Once you have a case number you can use this.....press 2)
You then follow the instructions to key in your number.
If will then tell you if NVC has received the petition, and assigned a number.

This automated service is available 24/7.
Once you have your case number you can call them at any time to hear any updates on your case, using either the NVC case number or your CIS (NOA) receipt number.

Choice of Agent
Many are having success in emailing the NVC to choose their agent in place of mailing the DS-3032. NVC generally sends a confirmation email within a couple of days. If not you will need to call to confirm that it has been accepted.

NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

Make sure to put your NVC assigned Case Number in the subject/title box.

Example for body of email:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Re the subject line case number

My name is (put full name),
I have not received my DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) form and I would like to appoint my husband/wife as my choice of agent.

His/her name is (full name)(Full mailing address)

All correspondence from the U.S. Department of State (National Visa Center) concerning my immigration visa application should be sent to my appointed agent at the address above. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,
(your name)
BENEFICIARY

**INFORMATION COURTESY OF AUSSIEWENCH. Senoir Forum member of Family Base Immigration**..i pasted the infos since providing links to that page is not allowed by the moderators of this forum..

DONT FORGET to put these infos below your email:

Beneficiary's Name:
Beneficiary's Date of Birth:

Petitioner's Name:
Petitioner's Date of Birth:
Petitioner's Complete Address:
Petitioner's Contact Number:

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-08-20 20:39:00

Certified or originals for DS230

QUOTE (sgr @ Aug 23 2008, 05:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was wondering whether NVC accepts Certified/Notarized copies of originals from INDIA(birth, marriage &police certificates) with DS230.Any had success with submiting notarized copies?

for DS-230, you need to submit all originals (civil documents), only the geographic page of the passport would be photocopied. dont worry, everything will be returned to you when you ask for them at the embassy. just ask them for your originals and then the people from the USEM will make copies of it and return the original documents to you, this is a standard procedure when the beneficiary asks for the docs back.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-08-22 18:04:00

DS-230 questions

QUOTE (SIBTAIN @ Aug 28 2008, 02:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You dont need to send that thing which they wont require from u.
just send your ds 230 forms with these things,

Required documents from the Beneficiary for DS-230 Immigrant Visa (IV) Package
1) 2 Passport Size Photographs (2X2 inches) of the Beneficiary
(Write down NVC Case# and Beneficiary’s Full Name and Date of Birth on the back side of both the photographs lightly)
2) Completed and signed form DS-230 Part 1 by the Beneficiary
3) Completed and unsigned form DS-230 Part 2 by the Beneficiary (Note down â€œunsignedâ€)
4) Photocopy of the Passport’s Biographic Data Page of the Beneficiary
5) Original/Certified Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate
6) Original/Certified Copy of Beneficiary’s and Petitioner’s Marriage Certificate
7) Original Police Certificates of the Beneficiary

and don't forget, that IF you have:

lived in a different part of your country of nationality for more than 6 months and you were 16 years or older at
that time,
YOU NEED A POLICE CERTICATE OF THAT LOCALITY

lived in a different country for more than 12 months,
YOU NEED A POLICE CERTICATE OF THAT LOCALITY (OF THAT COUNTRY)

been arrested for any reason, regardless of how long you lived there and regardless of age,
YOU NEED A POLICE CERTICATE OF THAT LOCALITY

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 27 August 2008 - 07:10 PM.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-08-27 19:09:00

Scheduling interviews by NVC

i was told the same thing. my case was completed 15th of august and when i called yesterday, they told me to call thursday or friday next week (august 11th or 12th) to check if i qualified for an october interview, that's why im keeping my fingers crossed and my faith strong. i can't wait till it's time for me to call..i wish the days would go by swiftly, hahaha...

just hang in there, we all have been through the whole ordeal ourselves sgr...patience and prayer, it will keep your sanity, lol, waiting for your interview date will be a brief wait compared to the months of agony you have been through with the whole process.

..to cheer you up, look back on the whole experience, i'm sure it'll give you something to smile about..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-05 22:11:00

Does my wife need to mail original birth certificate for DS230?

QUOTE (Brad72 @ Sep 8 2008, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

SO IF THE FORMS ARE IN POLISH DOES THE US EMBASSY IN WARSAW NEED THEM TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH?????

YES, all documents NOT in english should be translated.

please see the attached document (DS 230 instruction) below in my attachments.

DS_230_instruction.pdf 165.12KB 10 downloads

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 07 September 2008 - 06:59 PM.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-07 18:57:00

Does my wife need to mail original birth certificate for DS230?

QUOTE (chicagodesi @ Sep 8 2008, 03:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello,
Since I'm the choice of agent for my wife who I m petitioning for in India, I've received the intruction packet for the DS-230. My wife only has 1 copy of her original birth certificate, and in order to complete the DS230, does she have to mail her original birth certificate to the NVC, or can she send a notorized copy?? Thanks so much!

http://travel.state..../info_3195.html
this may help you with your concern.

QUOTE (so2008 @ Sep 8 2008, 04:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think people are over doing it. Copy of the orignal documnet is more than enough. If your languge for example is arabic, then they will need the arabic verision not the engilish one. Come on people please do not let our life more hard.

Birth certificates
Each applicant will need to obtain an original birth record (or a certified copy
of the original, obtained from the issuing government authority).

The certificate must contain the:
• Person’s date of birth
• Person’s place of birth
• Names of both parents, and
• Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from
the official records

Translations
All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in
which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified
translations.

The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states
that the:
• Translation is accurate, and
• Translator is competent to translate.

this however does not mean you only submit the translation, you need to submitted the translated form too.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-07 18:08:00

quick question about i-864

QUOTE (silent @ Sep 11 2008, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Because my husband didn't file taxes for the year 2005, 2006. And for the year 2007 he started working from august, so even though his overall yearly income is above poverty line, his taxes has been less than poverty line for the year 2007.

i see, now i understand why there's a need for joint sponsor. just make sure the joint sponsor's ITR/IRS, W2 and paystubs are included in the packet you'll be mailing to NVC. be sure to make copies for you to keep and for you to send the beneficiary (though not necessary but it pays to be OVERLY prepared) if she needs it. don't worry about the paystubs being 2 months old, as long as there's a letter from his/her employer (employment letter) on company stationary accompany the rest of the documents you are to send.

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 10 September 2008 - 08:28 PM.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-10 20:27:00

quick question about i-864

QUOTE (silent @ Sep 11 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

So we are finally ready to send our papers to NVC. Took some time with the joint sponsor, arranging papers in order when you rely on someone else is kind of cumbersome.

Anyways the work letter and joint sponsor's pay stubs are around 2 months old, will that work or we have to get new ones? I kind of dont' want to disturb the already frustrated joint sponsor.

My hubby will submit recent pay stubs and 1 week old issued work letter. His current income is above the poverty line if that matters.

why do you need a joint sponsor when your husband's income is above poverty line? if he files taxes, has a good job with good pay, bank account, then i don't think needing a joint sponsor is necessary. have you checked the current poverty guidelines?

http://travel.state..../info_1327.html

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-10 19:17:00

QUOTE (xylide @ Sep 11 2008, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i just mailed my ds230 to my hubby and hes just waiting for it tapos send n nya s NVC.. ano nangyari dun s RFE m?kasi ako nilagay ko lng dun yung tirahan ko ngaun kasi dun nman n tlga ako since 11 years old ako.. may possibility kya n magka RFE ako? should i put N/A also dun sa ibang spaces kung isang place lng nilagay ko?

i guess they really dig into where you have lived since birth. i lived with my family before, then i moved out after getting married since my husband bought a house (still in cebu). so i wrote in my DS 230 form my address before, when i started living there (my birth date) and until when i lived there (the month and year i moved out), then 2nd, my current address and from when i lived here then i put below TO line august 2008 (since it was the month we submitted our DS 230 form). no RFEs..whew..

plus i added additional pages for those blanks where my answers can't fit like the address boxes which were too small..

it would have been better (though i'm not saying this might bring an RFE coz i'm not sure what are the basis they issue one) that you placed where you lived 11years prior to living where you are right now. placing N/As on areas approprite is a MUST so as not to give any confusion to the people handling your documents. i remember, we got an RFE for our I-864 since we didn't put N/A in some items marked OPTIONAL..

..so since that, i thought it's better to play safe, RFEs are frustrating..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-11 18:25:00

QUOTE (mhal2008 @ Sep 10 2008, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I called NVC yesterday 9/9/08.... and she told me they sheduled my husband on OCT 9, 2008.. What a blessing! Our case was completed on Aug 4, 2008-- IR1.. I think we should pay for document verification, right? coz it should be at least 1 month prior to interview... how about medical.. my husband can do it next week??

i paid my DV just today at metrobank for 650 PHP. my interview will be october 3rd, i'm scheduling my medical a week ahead. i'll be flying to manila this 24th for my medical this 25th and 26th of september. hopefully all goes well with god's grace..

kinda worried about the DV considering that from today until my interview date, it's just 3 weeks..i hope it doesn't cause any delay as my flight has already been scheduled. but im putting my fears aside, i'm just happy everything is falling into place right now. whatever happens, i'm lifting it up to HIM now. if there's one thing i learned amidst all experiences in this journey, it's the very thought that HE's the only one who knows what's gonna happen next and we are in no position to dictate his will...

i hope everything goes well with your journey too mhal2008..TC!

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-10 06:10:00

QUOTE (VivaBaños @ Sep 10 2008, 05:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm in the same boat. In fact the rep today told me I should only call back on the 18th of this month!?! Yeah right. I will be calling every day as well. Wishing you all the best.

i wonder why she told you to call back on the 18th...i did track through DHL and they have started shipping out papers to local embassies already.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-09 17:46:00

my AVR says the same thing,
"case was completed on august 15, 2008. please allow 6-8weeks blah, blah, blah..."

so i opted to talk to an operator, and when i did, she told me they have already scheduled me for an interview.
i guess you guys should talk to one coz relying on the AVR might not be useful since its not updated timely. just a piece of advice..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-09 17:43:00

THOSE WAITING FOR OCTOBER INTERVIEW
have you guys updated your cases at NVC?
we just did and right now i can't sleep. lol..i guess you already know why i'm really happy right now..
the NVC has scheduled appointments for october, and thank god i qualified..thought i should tell you guys so you can hear your good news too!

it feels great to be few days closer to seeing my SO again..hopefully all goes well until i finish this journey..
good luck to all of us..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-09 13:04:00

RFE for our DS230

i know it's kinda frustrating thinking that you have an RFE coming and the scheduling for next month's interview will be this week..

do you any idea what the RFE is about so that you guys can prepare what needs to be mailed back to NVC? if not, call them ASAP and let your husband talk to someone so he can ask about it. then, when the RFE does arrive you can immediately mail it back the same day through a courier service. that way, maybe you can buy time to be able to get a possible interview this october.

i really wanna tell you not to worry but i can't stop you from feeling that way..i guess worrying is part of the whole immigration process package.

just hang in there..and keep your faith strong.

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 07 September 2008 - 07:08 AM.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-07 07:07:00

Document forwarded to Consulate

QUOTE (divi @ Sep 8 2008, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi All,
For somebody who the case complated between August 18th till August 31th 2008.
I beleive that interview date will be assigned within this week ( 2nd week of September). Correct meif I am wrong.
My case was complated on August 27th.
How to check if our documents will be forwarded to the consulate where we will have interview.
Please give advice,
thanks in advance.

YES, they do assign interviews on the 2nd week of each month. my case got approved 15th of august and i'm scheduled for an october 3rd interview. they have already sent the approved documents to some local embassies worldwide. since you got approved before the monthly deadline, there may be a chance an interview was set (but this i'm not sure). try to call NVC and talk to a live operator and inquire about your case. have your NVC case number ready with petitioner and beneficiary's name and date of birth too. i knew my interview schedule when my husband informed me after he called NVC.

to check if your local embassy has recieved any documents from NVC, go to the DHL homepage and track through REFERENCE. key in: EXP 08 SEP 2008A. then press track. a list will appear then see if your country is amongst those that recieved the documents from NVC already.

hope i helped out..PM me if you need any more info and if i can provide it, ill gladly answer them..god bless..TC

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-12 06:10:00

YAY!!!MY INTERVIEW IS ON OCT 03...

BTW, i forgot to mention, we have the same interview date. you're scheduled for october 3rd right? what time?

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-17 07:19:00

YAY!!!MY INTERVIEW IS ON OCT 03...

QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Sep 16 2008, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

YES MJ3LASVEGAS THEY DID TEXT ME AND TOLD ME TO FAX THE DUPLICATE DEPOSIT SLIP OF THE PAYMENT... AND TXT THEM AGAIN WHEN I DID FAX IT.. THANKS AGAIN GUYS,,,

they texted you to fax them? OMG..why didn't they text me to do the same? they never mentioned about faxing anything on their text, you think it's fine?

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-16 06:42:00

YAY!!!MY INTERVIEW IS ON OCT 03...

QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Sep 16 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i got to pay the DELBROS today and fax the slip.. tommorow i was sched to have my medical,, Wish me goodluck

congrats on your interview date. just wanna ask, do we really need to fax the receipt to DELBROS? paid the DV already, payment confirmed by DELBROS after payment and when i checked again yesterday, they never mentioned about faxing any receipt. do we have to do this? is this a mandatory procedure? please confirm..

thank you for future answers..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-16 05:45:00

interview today, got white and pink slip

QUOTE (mlt @ Sep 19 2008, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

this is the first time i heard about 2 DVs.....MAN!! this is my opinion ok.....the gov't have figured out a way of making money again....just charge Birth and Marriage license each and double the benefit... hope no one is offended..just what i think.

oh man! this is making me sick

but thanks mlt..at least if this happens to us we won't be TOO surprised..
another money-making scheme (i hope not..)

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-19 07:06:00

interview today, got white and pink slip

QUOTE (pretty mommy @ Sep 18 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi! i just finished my visa interview today. everything went smoothly, no problem, except for the document verification. i already paid delbros for DV, but the CO asked for 2 DV, so i was asked again to pay delbros. i think i was asked to have 2 DV because of my birth cert and marriage cert. i was not the only one who was asked for 2 DV...

2 DVs?? what's up with this? i thought they clearly said:
In order to avoid unnecessary delay in the visa issuance process, the U.S. Embassy in Manila strongly encourages applicants in the categories mentioned above to pay the document verification fee prior to their immigrant visa interview. Payment can be made through any Metrobank location. The cost of the document verification is PhP 650 per applicant.

did this happen to other members under CR1/IR1, K3 visa category? if anyone when through the same ordeal, please confirm?

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-18 03:02:00

pink slip only!! wait time for visa delivery?

QUOTE (mlt @ Sep 18 2008, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hey guys,
My wife just passed her visa interview in manila (17Sep) and they only gave her a pink slip..thank god!!!!. How long does she have to wait for her visa to be delivered? What's the average wait time?

may i ask when she paid the DV? how many weeks before the interview? thanks..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-09-19 07:03:00

QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 6 2008, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is your friend's application marriage based?

YES, she is an IR1 beneficiary just like me..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 00:43:00

QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Oct 4 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

thanks alot guys.. pls can anyone tell me what is the real meaning of Pink slip?? if they gave u that it means that they will realse the visa soon??? cos we are planning to fly on 17th or 24th this month,,

i personally think it's not wise to make travel plans before getting your visa, who knows how long you'll wait to get it.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-05 21:33:00

QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 5 2008, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Oct 4 2008, 06:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (sasha414 @ Oct 3 2008, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congratulations mrs hooks!!!

The pink slip is actually instructions to pay Delbros and by no means that it is a document approving your visa. However, receiving only the pink slip is a good indication that both your papers are in order and the interview went well. Chances are your visa will be delivered soon. You should call the embassy from time to time to follow-up the status of your visa. Be patient. Most of us are also waiting for our visas but are being lagged due to the notorious DV.

i have read countless post about delays on visa delivery due to DV. however, NOT everyone seem to have this concern. i recently came across a conversation with a friend who went through the USEM just like we all did. she was NOT aware of the DV, have not paid DV but got her visa in a matter of 3 days..as for me, i was interviewed october 3rd and the CO never made mention of DV and did not even bother to ask for my receipt (metrobank receipt). although the USEM clearly stated on their interview instruction on the importance of DV for visa issuance, i guess not all CO pays close attention to this, from the very beginning of our petition we have submitted all ORIGINALS (NSO authenticated) and just when i was about to be interviewed, i secure another set of originals thinking they might need it, but no they never did neither the DV..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-05 21:29:00

QUOTE (MsZ @ Oct 4 2008, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Shows how much I know -- I see the words "pink slip" and I think "you got fired." And then I think, "who cares? You passed your interview and are leaving anyway!"

DOH!

Glad its all good news.

i have to say, this was funny..

other than that,

CONGRATULATIONS mrs. hooks!!!
we got the same interview date, i also got approved! (pinl slip ONLY too!!)
keep us posted when you get your visa..god bless!!

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-05 21:18:00

ds230 RFE

QUOTE (jelolito @ Oct 7 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Guys hope somebody will have an opinion on my case..I have RFE for ds230 (Typograhical error) #15 and #17, my wife send the correction today and NVC will received it tomorrow, how long the NVC will complete our case?

they will review your case upon receiving the correction. allow another week until approval.

QUOTE (jelolito @ Oct 7 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

is their any chance that I can be with my family in Chirstmas? my wife and my son is in Chicago and our wish is to be reunite before christmas. our case is almost complete, what happen when the NVC receive the correction?

this depends on how long until your petition will be approved and if there are still interview slots for november. they usually make interview scheds 2nd week of every month for the following month. if i'm mistaken, they are on the process of scheduling interviews for november this week just as they did last month for october interviews. plus, you have to consider that the US election is fast approaching, though i'm not sure it will affect the visa processing in the local embassies worldwide but let's just say, there might be a little backlog..though i hope there wouldn't.

to reunite with your family this christmas would be great but i don't wanna get your hopes high, just follow-up with NVC by calling them and pray..

QUOTE (jelolito @ Oct 7 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

how long will I wait to have an Interview? it is possible that I will have an Interview in USEMBASSY MANILA on November?

to land an interview sched this november, you have to be approved before or on the 2nd week of october. but if you will be approved later than that, i'd say december.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 01:05:00

QUOTE (100%PINOY @ Oct 7 2008, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i mean is the interview will affect on my visa approval? how can I avoid denial during my interview, i am nervous because i cant speak english fluently..

the interview is the FINAL stage of your visa process. this is a very crucial requirement for visa approval. denial on IR1 interviews are rare (so far i haven't seen many of it around)..but indeed some are denied or undergoes AR for reasons of suspected fraud marriages just to acquire a US visa. YOU CAN AVOID DENIAL by being honest. if your marriage is genuine and of pure intentions, then there's no need to worry. your ability to communicate in english is NOT grounds for whatsoever denial..as long as they see that you're telling them the truth, don't worry about a thing.

but they do ask prior to administering the oath if you can understand english and if you need a translator..(if this info helps ease your worry

)

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 03:37:00

QUOTE (100%PINOY @ Oct 7 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok thank you for the info..I have 1 Folder and inside that folder are Appointment letter,Affidavit of Support,DS-230,NBI/Police clearance,Marriage/Birth cert. then in my BINDER that me and my wife created are Remittances receipts,phone calls,boarding pass/itineraries tickets,receipts what we purchase together,emails,letters/cards,pictures, and all other stuff of proof of relationship..thats why it so very thick because I put all the proof of evidence of our relationship..is this really helpful? or they will only collect some other pictures with me..

it's actually a case to case basis on what documents they'd wanna ask from you (either the prescreener or CO). the documents you have at hand as of the moment ate sufficient enough for me to say you're all set, i also brought the same stuffs with me during my interview last october 3rd. but there was one thing they ONLY asked from me, this was my marriage index (CENOMAR) indicating that i have ONLY been married once and it was with my petitioner (my husband).

so far, in the VJ regional (PI regional) group, i was the only beneficiary asked for this (so far..) so there's no need to be alarmed. maybe my case was unique and just one time, again, it depends on the CO what documents he/she wants, so be prepared.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 03:29:00

QUOTE (100%PINOY @ Oct 7 2008, 02:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello! thank you for the reply... Yes im kinda nervous now because i am thinking for my interview tomorrow, in my other side I feel excited, i am bit nervous coz I dont want to disappoint my wife thats why I want to passed in my interview, my wife is doing a lot for this and I myself thinking of this interview coz I want to give a best shot for this.. In my case today i am fixin all what to bring fot tomorrows interview, I have a thick album here, any suggestions? on how can I arrange everything so that I can easily showed to consul all the important docs and proof of relationship..Thank you so much...

what documents do you have so we can review which one you're missing..don't bother putting the pictures in an album coz they will only ask for few. just have at least pics from special occasions, pics with family (with children if there are), pics prior to getting married..those kind of pics and just place them in a neat envelop so you can hand them easily to the precreener or CO once they ask for it.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 01:21:00

COME PREPARED
i guess that's the only thing one has to do during his/her interview date. have all possible documents needed, be calm when prescreener or CO interviews you. answer without doubt and pray..lots of it..

but don't pressure yourself too much, think positive and as i always advise people out here, stay focused..passing the interview without AR or re-interview is our main objective this very day so do your best coz it's frustrating to look back on something thinking, "aww, i should have done better..." or maybe "ahh..i should have said this or that..."...

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 00:51:00

did you get this from nvc when you sent an email to them

true, that's an autoresponse. this confirms that NVC has received your mail/inquiry. if this is for the DS 3032 (Choice of Agent), in a week you will receive another confirmation email that they did receive your Choice of Agent through email, but if this is for inquiry, they will send you a response in 15 days.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 03:48:00

Can visa be given before my wife's graduation...?

QUOTE (Danointed1 @ Oct 11 2008, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i would like to know if it is possible for my visa to be ready before 13th December...

DS 230 was posted to NVC on 1st Oct but we havent got any confirmation to if received or not.

Can someone help?

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-11 07:07:00

QUOTE (mrg @ Oct 10 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi guyz, I am new here. It's nice to see your posts. I am still waiting for my K1 petition to get approved. My hubby sent it last june 08 and we got the receipt dated 06-18-08. Until now, we don't hear any update from CSC.
I am glad to hear the success of many couples here. You are giving us hope.

We didn't get any lawyer to process our papers. We just read the guidelines online. I hope to know some infos about your visa process so that we will know the exact thing to do.

Good things are worth waiting for. Just can't deny the fact that we really miss our partners.
Can't wait any longer.

God bless us all!

K1 application? hmm, your hubby sent it?
if he's your husband already, why are you applying for K1?

just confused...

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-10 23:52:00

QUOTE (MAUCHI @ Oct 7 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

congrats!

i got txt also last friday for my visa deliver..i expecting it tomorrow coz im in cavite..

wow..congratulations MAUCHI!!

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 03:58:00

QUOTE (100%PINOY @ Oct 7 2008, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi congratulations! Are you filipina? I have some question regarding in the interview and some other stuff on what should I bring during my interview..my interview date is tomorrow OCt.8

what took you so long to join the forum?
what things do you have so we can figure out whats missing with your documents..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-07 00:36:00

congratulations melody!!!
i called USEM just earlier, i asked for grace but lorraine answered my call and said grace was attending to another call..sigh..

well anyways, she told me my visa is all set and hopefully expect it in a week or so since i live in cebu.

thanks for the number BTW..again, congrats!!

Edited by MJ3lasvegas, 06 October 2008 - 10:55 PM.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-06 22:53:00

crba and passport

hi mahinhin..
i too went through CRBA with our son..NO DNA, my husband wasn't with me during our son's CRBA appointment too.
but despite that, i just aswered all the COs questions honestly and presented him all the docs he needed.
we got approved..

personally, i'd say it would have beenbetter if you went to your OB right after you knew you were pregnant, they really dig deep on this matter..even to a point of asking when did you think you got pregnant (at least i was asked this during our son's appointment). just don't get intimidated during the interview..

secure all docs you think you'll need. make sure you have everything you think can prove biological ties between your child and your hubby, this is very crutial in proving parentage of USC.

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-10-29 20:14:00

CRI-Have child in India or USA

QUOTE (Chittu and Piya @ Nov 4 2008, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

All, I have a question. My wife has a CRI visa and she just came into the country in September. We are now pregnant with our first child, the question is , Do we deliver the child here or in India? What are the consequences of having the child in India? Say we do decide to deliver the child in India, do I have to file a K visa for our child? What is the deal?

i'd say deliver the baby in US..why go through all the hassle in filling the CRBA when you're wife is already there in the US? if she delivers there, the baby becomes USC automatically by virtue of being born in US soil. if you decide to deliver the baby in india, the CRBA takes time to process sinc there are documents which need to be furnished before the US embassy in india issues the US passport and CRBA certificate to the child.

i am giving first hand infos here since we too underwent CRBA with our son's birth in PI. even if we're from different countries, the process is standard in all embassies..

MJ3lasvegas

Female

Philippines

2008-11-03 17:50:00