Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	i sent my packages at the same time and got same message, changed once they processed AOS Thanks again for the reassurance! After repeatedly having been hosed by the "boilerplate" USCIS emails from a few months ago, I'm not sure what to make of these automated responses and feel compelled to come here for reassurance	celldoc	Male	India	2011-06-19 08:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Yup, don't worry about it. As soon as they receive a package, they tend to send out a false RFE saying a package is missing. One package will always get to a reviewing officer faster than another. Just ignore the email As always, thanks so much for the reassurance Saylin!!	celldoc	Male	India	2011-06-18 20:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi gang, so I just received an email from the NVC stating that they received my AOS and they're still waiting for my IV packet. I had sent both the AOS and IV the same day in individual packets, so I'm guessing this is an automatic computer generated response... right?	celldoc	Male	India	2011-06-18 15:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Congrats!!! I got interview date today for July 18 but might re-schedule if I can't make it. CONGRATS to you and your family	celldoc	Male	India	2011-06-15 05:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi, people! I took my husband to the SSA office today and, as guessed, his info was never entered into the system, so we handed in the application and the woman said he should receive his card in under 2 weeks. How many TSC refugees are left that haven't done interviews yet?... ummm... my wife is still stuck in India, waiting on the NVC	celldoc	Male	India	2011-06-13 15:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	So that's about it and we are very happy to be together after all this mess and we are also happy that she at least made it before our anniversary. She is adjusting well here and liking it. Now we are just waiting for her green card and SS number to come CONGRATS on finally finishing up bro!! I am very happy for you and your wife and I wish you guys endless happiness in the U.S. After a ridiculous post-TSC 4 month delay, I was finally able to mail out my AOS and IV packets yesterday. If all goes well, I'm hoping I'll be in your shoes in less than 2 months. I hope I'm not being overly optimistic there	celldoc	Male	India	2011-06-05 08:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Just a little late I am still trying to get caught up on all that I have missed- amazing how much has happened!!!	celldoc	Male	India	2011-05-30 17:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	hahahahha thanks Saylin!!!! I need that dancing carlton from celldoc, now that would complete it ! Amazing how perfect the day went, I guess frontloading at the USCIS stage really does work. They had all of our photos, everything..they asked us VERY basic questions, and said congratulations, you are approved! The woman who interviewed us was so nice and personable, we really lucked out I know it's a leeeetle late but hey- here's to good times	celldoc	Male	India	2011-05-30 14:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi all, I'm baaaaack! It's been more than several weeks since I've lost touch, so CONGRATS to all who've made it stateside I'm REALLY happy for you guys and hope to be there in a couple of months	celldoc	Male	India	2011-05-30 10:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Too bad my husband doesn't live in Florida. Seems like so many VJ members are in Florida! Florida represent!	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-20 21:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Well, our documents are finally at NVC. Congrats to ALL with CC's, and now we embark on the NVC journey. We have the promise of supervisor assisted processing, with expedite to consulate, so I have no idea what that means, or how quick things will move. If anyone has any ideas, please let us know. It's been a while you guys! Here's to a speedy process	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-20 07:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Yes, I'll be leaving Montreal sometime in May, depending when my interview date is. And I wish I was moving to Florida. My husband lives in South Dakota where the weather is even worse than Montreal South Dakota winters are rrrough You guys can always visit Florida when it gets really bad Case number assigned 03/18,will call Monday and will give e-mails to operator. Yyyyyes! Congrats I hope you are all having a great weekend. Same to you brother	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-20 06:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I'm not sure people would want to speak to an operator after the hold music starts. I'd want to keep listening to it I know! That kid's got skills- nothin' like old school	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-19 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	And a happy Saturday to you too! happy saturday celldoc! Hope all is well bud Thanks you guys Things are chill, the hospital's almost got me burned out- I'm thinking of going for a 5 hour drive (to the first Florida Key and back) right about now How are you guys doing??	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-19 12:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	For those of you who grew up in the '90s, the following post may make sense. My friends and I were huge fans of the video game Mortal Kombat growing up. One of them sent me the following link- I couldn't help but think how APT the song in the video would be if it were to replace the hold music at the TSC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnRqcogSB5Y	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-19 12:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Happy Saturday my super-duper VJ fam	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-19 12:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi CellDoc Yeah my wife is from gujarat but she lives in Mumbai. She will get her passport clearanec certificate in two days from mumbai passport office. As far as local police certificate is concerned, she will get by next week. Gettig PCC was a nightmare experience for my wife. Thanks for the info. I haven't heard of the passport clearance certificate before. Is this something needed to send in with the DS-230? Did your wife get a new passport with a name change after you guys got married?	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-15 12:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	SIF on 3-11-11 CC 3-14-11....I am so happy now waiting for interview date.. Congrats!!! I have returned once again! Today two NVC operators confirmed that my case was indeed delivered on 2/28/11 and that I should have a case # by next week. This is the first time that I was given a date on when it was delivered so I'm feeling optimistic. Finally! Nice to see you're moving along	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-15 12:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi CellDoc.go to local IRS office in miami..they will give you print out in 15 minutes.thats how i got it from west palm beach office Thanks for the tip bro, I'll do this if I don't get anything by this week Is your spouse from Gujarat by the way? This police clearance certificate looks like it's going to be a headache. It also seems that the Gujarat government "requires" the wife to get a new passport reflecting she has taken her husband's last name. If this is true, what utter bull#&%! is this? I got my transcripts in 7 days... It was all automated... Thanks, it seems I ought to get something by mid-week.	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-14 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Gooooood evening my VJ fam!! Congrats to all the recent CSC-TSC escapees I still haven't received my IRS Tax Transcript (Saylin, I should have called the IRS the day you had told me to ) so I haven't been able to mail out the i-864ez. On a brighter note, I was able to pay my $404 IV amount Now time to read up on what else I need to gather.	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-14 18:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Wife just called, she passed her Physical about 30 minutes ago. Next stop, Embassy a week from today!! That's great news bro How's your son doing?	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-11 06:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	NVC sent me another email..an hour ago replying to my my DS-3032 with acceptance..and send us an invoice to pay the IV Bill 404$. but still when i'm signing in found no bill ginerated yet..when it will be ready to pay if s.body pass this step? Yeah same here, I received the email, but when I log on the payment option doesn't show up. Give it time	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-10 19:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Darn. I wonder why they aren't getting your letter then. This waiting game gets old.	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-10 18:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Just got a CC today. It'll be about 2 months away. CONGRATS!!! WOOHOOOOOO!!!	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-09 22:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hello. Howdy!	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-09 04:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	My AOS bill showed as Paid We're in the same boat	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-08 18:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hey CellDOC, You cna have them fax it to you. Much Faster !!! Bro thanks for the tip- I had no idea! I called the IRS this morning to request the transcript, the operator said it ought to arrive via mail in 7 business days or less. My AOS fee status has changed to "PAID" No other correspondence from NVC yet...	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-08 16:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	On second thought, speaking of chump, I feel like a chump complaining about my 6 1/2 when there are still a bunch of refugees putting up with bullsh@# RFEs. Considering I hadn't sent in a single wedding pic, ticket stub, affidavit, bank account info- nothing but a wedding certificate- and I got out of the black hole?? I feel like I made out like a bandit.	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-07 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Case number Beneficiary Name and Bday Petitioner Name and Bday Reason for expedite and attached PDF of supporting evidence if applicable (which I suppose would be the letters on the CIS website) I know maybe I'm being paranoid but I don't want to expedite for USCIS error because it only took 6 months for CIS to approve my petition. I don't want to be denied by the USEM and have my husband show up and them say "ha this guy tried to expedite bc his petition took 6 months to file instead of 5 what a chump" I know it sounds crazy.... I drive myself insane with this process I hear ya! Took mine 6 1/2 months... HMMMMM screw it..its worth a shot.	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-07 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I just called the operator told me that there is no criteria for expedite at the NVC level and it really is the embassy who decides considering they are the one that will be handling your case squeezing you in for an interview and such. She said write a letter to nvcinquiry@ state.gov in the subject line write PI Attn: Supervisor Sue. And you'll know in about a week. Since I already sent my original paper work to NVC I think it's too late for me as my documents are sitting in a mail room waiting to be input. BUT DO IT IF YOU STILL CAN! lol. I was just told the same thing in terms of USCIS errors not being suitable excuses for NVC expedites. Did the operator suggest what to mention in the body of the email to Supervisor Sue? Thanks for sharing	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-07 22:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hehe, get on it There's a reason why I told you to order them. Yes Sensei	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-07 22:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hey all, just dropping in to see how things are going- congrats to those for whom things are moving along! I paid my $88 on Saturday and I haven't heard anything yet. Looking over the i-864ez, I think I'll be delayed by about 2 weeks as I have yet to request my IRS transcripts (even though Saylin told me to do this like a few days ago )	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-07 21:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I received documents through DHL in just 3 days from India. My mom send it on Sat. I received it on Tuesday afternoon. Good to know- thanks for the info	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 14:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Oh boy. I'm looking at the DS-230 cover letter template, looks like I need to have my wife send me a bunch of certified/notarized stuff. I hate getting stuff from India, even with DHL it can take a while sometimes.	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 13:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I'm not sure what template you're using, but this is an exact copy of our I-864 cover letter: MONTH DATE, 2011 National Visa Center ATTN: CMR 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914 Subject: Affidavit of Support I-864 for NVC Case Number XXX########## Dear Sir/Madam: Please find enclosed the Form I-864, Affidavit of Support,for my spouse, BENEFICIARY'S FULL NAME, and supporting documents as follows: · I-864 Coversheet (with barcode) · Form I-864 (signed and dated) · 2009 Tax Transcript · 2008 Tax Transcript · 2007 Tax Transcript · Letter of Employment · Pay stubs from the most recent seven months(July 2010 – January 2011) Scanned copies of forms and documents submitted are exact copies of unaltered documents and I understand that I will be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at the interview. [THIS SENTENCE NOT NEEDED, THIS WAS FOR ELECTRONIC PROCESSING] I kindly request you to process the above forms at your earliest convenience and I am looking forward to an early approval. If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (###) ###-####, or at the address below. Thank you, [PETITIONER'S SIGNATURE HERE] PETITIONER'S FULL NAME PETITIONER'S ADDRESS Thanks Saylin dont write [SPONSOR]...just your name. Thanks	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 13:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	this is what it should say if the ds-3032 has been accepted: "Dear Sir/Madam: Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC). We received the principal applicant's DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent) form designating an address and agent. Instructions for paying the immigrant visa application processing fee and all future correspondence will be sent to the agent at the address selected on the DS-3032. For more information regarding the immigrant visa application fee or for answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the following website: http://travel.state..../info_3904.html If a period of one year passes from the last date of contact with the NVC (by email, telephone or mail), all submitted fees and documents will expire. In that case, your fees will need to be repaid and documents will need to be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration process." It is pretty cut and dry, and you will know if the email they send you pertains to the acceptance of the DS-3032 or not. Yep my letter's legit. I'm working on the I-864 cover letter... in the VJ template, adjacent to "your name", they write "[SPONSOR]. Is the template clarifying that this should be my name and not my wife's or am I to literally write "[SPONSOR]" after my name in the address area?	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	nada, just get documents together and look out for that email regarding acceptance of DS-3032 and your IV invoice. Sounds good, back to the VJ guide for the list of documents You know, I still have to think twice before I believe the emails I'm get from the NVC, as a little bit of me is still paranoid that maybe I'm getting some bullsh#@ boilerplate email	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 12:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	You should be fine with still using your parents address, since, if you give your email addresses over to NVC, then you won't be receiving anything in the snail mail anyways. As long as NVC has some address, they'll be happy Sounds good OK so I've paid the AOS Fee and the DS-3032 has been sent from my wife's email using VJ's email template. What next?	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	I would recommend using your parents address if it is 1. your mailing address and 2. the address you used on your i130 app. I changed my name after USCIS and before NVC. When I called NVC about the inconsistent info they told me that it shouldn't matter as it is really two different services. So I would write yourparents mailing address on your form. Then call Monday and ask if it is necessary to send in a change of address (if it is different than the i-130) or not. Thanks so much for your input, I was thinking along the same lines. Yes, I have been using my parents' address up till now out of convenience, and I'm thinking of continuing to do so. Thanks again	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues	Hi everyone! So I'm going over the VJ Guides... lots to read up on! I have a question for you guys, not sure if anyone here might know the answer though. If not, I will call the NVC Monday and ask, but I thought I'd try here anyway Here's the deal- I've been living in Miami since last summer, having moved here shortly after getting married. I wasn't sure for how many months I'd be staying at my current apartment in Miami so I've been using my parents' mailing address up north as my own up till now. I'm about to send the DS-3032 out via email, and now I'm wondering if I should still use my parents' address from up north or use my apartment address in Miami. Any thoughts from my more experienced friends out there?	celldoc	Male	India	2011-03-05 11:48:00