biggish data

QUOTE (waithatter @ Apr 22 2009, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (cmnb @ Apr 22 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

waithatter, good seeing you as well. thanks for the update. we will visit our SS office ASAP to get this straightened out. thanks! how long did it take after you went to the SS office?

It usually takes about 10 days to get SS card in mail, but if you want it faster you can go to SS office three days after submiting your application and they will give you duplicate copy right then.

My husband has been in the country for two weeks and we have not received it yet. I will go to the SS office and apply for the card. Thanks!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-04-22 16:22:00

QUOTE (cmnb @ Apr 22 2009, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

waithatter, good seeing you as well. thanks for the update. we will visit our SS office ASAP to get this straightened out. thanks! how long did it take after you went to the SS office?

So if you go to the SS office before you get the green card in the mail they will give you a SS number? Sorry I just want to verify before I make the trip.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-04-22 15:13:00

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Apr 21 2009, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can take a month or longer. In the mean time you can use foreign passport like a green-card, it should have an I-551 stamp in it making it act as a temp green-card, allowing work and re-entry from trips abroad.

YuAndDan can you tell me where I can find information on how to use the I-551 stamp to start working? I thought my husband had to wait until he received the green card and SSN to start working. Thanks!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-04-22 06:38:00

My husband arrived almost 2 weeks ago. We got the welcome letter but not the SSN or the Green card. How long does it normally take to get these things?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-04-21 19:25:00

Hey guys just wondering how everyone is fairing? I think most if not all of us are in the NVC stage. It would be nice to keep track! I have my interview tomorrow!! I can't wait!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-04-01 05:22:00

QUOTE (MMW @ Jan 28 2009, 06:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello VJ family, today we are so happy!!! NOA-2 Approved today Thank you Lord soooooo much! we had gotton to the 6 month + time frame so i called my Congressman early in the morning and the lady told me she would contact csc right away. Ang guess what that same night we recweived our NOA-2 email message. It does help to call your senator or Congressman so men if you Asawa insist on it DO IT! it can make all the difference. So excited about the NVC step wow didn't think we wold ever see this day! Sorry I am just so Excited and you bet Mona is more than me LOL. Good luck to all still waiting and keep the faith! We did!

Our Time Line
wedding 5/10/07
Noa-1 7/08/08
Called Congressman 1/27/09(am)
Noa-2 1/27/09(pm)
NVC

congrats!!!!!

Now get all your documents ready for the NVC and you fly through there.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-01-28 06:43:00

QUOTE

Hello,
I have been here for some time looking around and trying to learn where to start here as in where to look for forums and who to look for or what questions to ask..
But I filed on July 23 and it got to VSC July 30 2008, so not sure if I should be a July filer or an August filer...
I pray all of us are with our loved ones so very soon.

Welcome to the July VSC filer club!! Good luck to us all!!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-12-02 06:58:00

QUOTE (elyandmichael @ Nov 17 2008, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HI...

Our case was transfered to California...I hope this means we will be approved soon...

Congrats elyandmichael!!! I am always so happy to hear when people get good news. It gives me hope that this process will one day end. Please keep me posted on how it goes as we are both from Peru and will have to get all those documents.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-11-17 20:32:00

So how many of us are still waiting for our NOA2?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-09-20 13:01:00

QUOTE (Ling Ling @ Aug 12 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Peter @ Aug 12 2008, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Crew,
How is everyone doing? Getting ready for NVC?

Some July filer received approval in 39 days...without a request to expedite...oh, it was at CSC.
We've got NOA1 on our I-130 and I-129F
Just trying to be patient....and wishing we'd filed a lot sooner.

Hang in there brothers and sisters....they can try to keep us separated, but love conquers all.
And if love isn't enough...there's always the Mexican border.

I'm stuck in VSC but I have hope that things will pick up soon and am very glad to hear about July filers getting approved at CSC.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-12 20:23:00

Hey Crew,
How is everyone doing? Getting ready for NVC?

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-12 19:50:00

has everyone had their checks cashed? They have had my I-130 for a week now and still not cashed it.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-08-01 07:10:00

Better late then never! I am also a July Filer! Good Luck to us all!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2008-07-31 20:03:00

Pictures

I don't think its a big deal if you sent pictures or not. However, when I applied I sent alot of pictures. When you go to your interview at the embassy they will have the pictures you sent with your I-130. Those pictures will be returned to you when you finish the interview. So you can send originals and get them back at the end of the process. Hope this info helps! Good luck to all!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-25 16:44:00

NVC Interview scheduling

QUOTE (sherpa @ Aug 27 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Master5 @ Aug 27 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How long usually does it take for NVC to complete the case once they receive DS-230 package? They already reviewed my AOS package.

I'd say about a month or less if there is no RFE. In my case, it took about 38 days but that's because I had an RFE.

Wow your NVC process is taking a long time. Did you get AP? I took me 2 weeks from receiving my packages to case closed and that was with an RFE. So it could be faster if you don't have any mistakes and have everything together.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-27 12:45:00

NVC Interview scheduling

QUOTE (Master5 @ Aug 26 2009, 08:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Next time NVC schedules interviews on the 2nd week of September (Sep.07 - Sep.11). If the case is complete during that 2nd week of September will they schedule the interview right away? I don't want to wait another month just because it takes 18 days for those dummies to process DS-3032!

It's been a while but when I was going through the NVC I watch the forms and it didn't seem like if you were approved the 2nd week that you would get an interview scheduled. The good news is that although they say interviews are only scheduled on the 2nd week of September it isn't true. If your embassy is not busy and doesn't book enough interviews on the 2nd week then they will continue giving interviews throughout the month. I know this because I was given an interview date after the 2nd week. So it's best to call every week or every few days even after the 2nd week. Who knows you might get a pleasant surprise in the way of a interview date!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-27 00:58:00

Need Help..Info on Affidavit of Support

QUOTE (enraptured @ Aug 26 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

from what i understand you dont need to send all three years, that is an option for you if you wish. this year is the main issue. i would suggest definitely getting a co-sponsor though.

That's correct. The most import thing is to prove that you can currently support your spouse. The problem is you don't have a 2008 tax return. As stated you should find a co-sponsor. Read the guides and make sure you understand all the directions especially how much your sister needs to make in order to co-sponsor your spouse. Good Luck

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-27 01:06:00

I-130 sent...

Magicfn1,

Congrats on starting this long and stressful journey!!!!!!

Just a few tips read, read, read as much as you can find on cases similar to yours, people who have sent applications in at the same time as you, and read about the next step of the process. I think doing that really made things much easier for me because I always knew what to expect and was comforted by the fact that I wasn't the only one confused as heck by this process.

Oh, and take up a hobby. Something to keep your mind off of this process!!!

Edited by Peter'n'Jaime, 29 August 2009 - 08:32 PM.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-29 20:30:00

NEXT STEP IN I-130

QUOTE (Usman123 @ Aug 29 2009, 04:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello Everyone,

I have submitted I-130 for my spouse on 28JULY2009. In August2009, i recieved a letter from Visa services with the case number but ever since then i haven't heard anything from them. My application is currently with California Service Center. What will be the next step and how long will it takes to get to the next step. thanks

Take Care

I have just finished the process in April so you can look at my signature and see how long it took to process the I-130. It normally takes several months. With that being said you should start researching the National Visa Center or NVC. That is the next step in the process and understanding what documents you need and when you need them can significantly shorten your time at the NVC. Check out these links:

http://www.visajourn.....s's_Shortcuts

Other then that take up a hobby and develop patience. Good luck

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-30 07:46:00

Need help with employment letter

QUOTE (immigration09 @ Aug 30 2009, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have received NOA2 a week back. I don't have a job right and its uncertain when I will get one. Can it effect the I-130 processing. Can I just send an offer letter and at what point of time it is needed?. Is it required at the time of interview or before that?

Thanks

You won't need to send the employment letter until you send in your I-864 so you have a few weeks. As long as your previous tax return and current year will meet the financial obligations for sponsorship then you should be ok. Good luck!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-31 02:08:00

missing 1099

QUOTE (BRB @ Aug 30 2009, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Link to transcript

http://www.irs.gov/i...=110571,00.html

I think you can ask them to fax it for faster processing.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-31 02:11:00

NVC timeline

QUOTE (iahnives08 @ Sep 1 2009, 05:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I need help! Does anyone here have any idea how long does it take for NVC to close a case? My husband re-submitted the requirements for my Immigrant Visa a month ago and we've been calling NVC hotline for follow-up, but they say it's still for review. Our case is taking so long (it's been more than a year now =( and I know it shouldn't be the case. It's so hard to be away from my husband and our 1 year old son...

As enraptured said more details on what you have sent would be helpful. However, you might be in AP. When you talk to an operator ask if your case is in administrative processing. Look here:
http://www.visajourn...showtopic=62620

I recommend the US citizen contact his/her congressman. Sometimes if a congressman gets involved these problems seem to disappear.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-09-01 06:29:00

Can we start the process without an immigration lawyer?

QUOTE (luvknowsnoborders @ Sep 1 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey everyone!!
My husband is on a student visa and is about to graduate (YAY!!), so unless we start our green card application he will be forced to leave the country

Yesterday we went to see an immigration lawyer to talk about the green card AOS process, and she told us it would cost us just under $6000 to file everything through the law firm ($4200) and to pay the immigration fees ($1600).
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS?!?! We don't have that kind of money!! Is a lawyer absolutely necessary to start the process or can we do it on our own? We've been doing research on what forms to file and what to send in, but we're afraid immigration won't accept the application because we didn't use a lawyer...
I don't want my husband to go back to Europe!!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Also, how long does it take to get him a work permit? He's been getting employment offers but he can't accept them because he's not allowed to work... it's frustrating!!!

Thank you so much

Unless you have a problem with your case such as Otto und Karin said then you don't need a lawyer. The paper work is not that complicated and if you have problems you just ask on the forum and you will get many people who are willing to answer your question. This forum is full of people who have applied for a visa without a lawyer. My husband just got to the USA in April and we used ONLY visajourney as our source of information for filling out these forms. I can tell you that using the information here especialy the guides for the NVC significantly shortened my time waiting. I also felt more confident when I went to the interview with my husband because we filled out everything ourselves so I was certain I could answer any questions regarding our applications. Good Luck!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-09-01 23:26:00

Waiting for interview date.....in ISL

QUOTE (SSB @ Aug 26 2009, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Peter'n'Jaime @ Aug 26 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

call the NVC at (603) 334-0700 they are open from Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (EST). I recommend calling between 730am and 8 or after 9pm. Remember there are alot of people calling to get information on loved ones and often the lines become busy. There is an option to speak to an operator. Select that and you will be asked for your case #, petitioner's name and date of birth, beneficiary's name and date of birth. Hope that helps.

thanks I called NVC before and they have a scripted answer everytime and no information available....so the best thing is to keep calling....

Yup you will continue to hear the same old answers, but hopefully soon you will hear a new message!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-26 19:03:00

Waiting for interview date.....in ISL

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-26 17:56:00

Waiting for interview date.....in ISL

QUOTE (SSB @ Aug 26 2009, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi My husband's case was completed Aug 17, 2009 at NVC and waiting for an interview date, NVC operators said interview can't be scheduled in sep there are no open slots and at this time they can't let tell me when, interviews are scheduled the 2nd week of every month for the following month... how much longer should I wait??? Anything I can do on my end to find out sooner??

I recommend calling about once a week. I don't know how busy your embassy is but, I was told the same thing and turns out the embassy in Peru is not so busy. As a result I received an interview date after the 2nd week of the month even though they said they only schedule the 2nd week of every month. So it would be worth while to call once a week if you want to know as soon as possible. I also received an email copy of the interview letter. I think this is because I emailed my DS-3032 so if you did the same you should receive an emailed notice.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-26 17:49:00

i 130 approval and now Sponsorship

QUOTE (Bhanik @ Sep 2 2009, 02:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Respected Members of VJ.

we have recd. an email stating that our I 130 is just approved and they have sent the copy in mail.

pls give experience and advice for us, my wife was living with parents and after our love marriage she living by herself ( becoz of social problem in family due to our love marriage ). She havent paid any taxes till date due to this reason, if we need sponsor who can sponsor and what additional form we need for that ? ( like I 864 or I864A)

what additional care we have to take for our interview? i am currently in UK and she is USA and we are going to INDIA

after 1.5 yrs. wish to fly together to enter USA after my visa??

pls help us by your advice.

thanks a lot for your time....

God bless u all,

Read the guides they are very informative. http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-09-06 02:40:00

Questions on NVC process

QUOTE (sweetcitywife1 @ Sep 5 2009, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know i dont have my approval yet but i need to know the answer to this question. I was reading this and wondered does this mean my husband in Morocco pays the interview fee and affidavit of support fee? If he chooses to be the agent?
"After the applicant selects an agent, the NVC will send the immigrant visa processing fee bill to the agent. Note: The agent does not need to be an attorney. " But can he pay in Dirhams as that is Moroccan money?
Also, does he send in the DS2032 form by email and i send in the I-864 by mail and email? Or does he have to print out the ds 2032 form, fill it out and then mail to me or is emailing it hiimself okay?
I get so confused by this stuff and i get so anxious.
Thanks for your help, sweetcitywife
Marat Mohammed
Ohio

The bills will be sent to who ever is selected as agent on the DS-3032 form. Your husband will fill out or email this form the the NVC. If he selects you then all bills will go to you and you can pay them online. I-864 is filled out by you (the American Citizen) and others if you need co-sponsors and is mailed to the NVC with all supporting documents. As Haole said you should read the guides as all the info is in there. Good Luck!

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-09-06 02:22:00

Question About NVC Case Number

QUOTE (bluelemonade @ Sep 5 2009, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi to all VJ's!

Ma'am(s)/Sir(s)
I've been a member of this very helpful and informative site last july, I constantly visit and
read a lot of post from here which answers all my questions even without posting any.
You're such a great help.
This is my first time to post please do bear with me as I don't know where to post my
questions

I am a beneficiary of CR1 petition and I got my NOA2 approved last August 28,2009, but
unfortunately my USC husband and I had been dealing with alot of misunderstandings and
communication gap. He is not responding to my emails anymore and if he responds to my
text messages (once in a blue moon) he would replied he was so tired working 12-13
hours a day and has no time to reply. He changed a lot lately, before he's so involved in
this visa application process but now he seemed not interested anymore. I love my
husband so much and though he changed a lot it'll never be a reason for me to love him
less. I want to be reunited, live and start our family but it seem like it is impossible now to
happen. I bent backwards just to reach out to him and doing my best to save our marriage
(we're on our seventh month) but he still not responding (sorry for venting hope you'll
understand my pain).

My questions are, as I've read in here after USCIS approved my petition, they will submit
my papers at the NVC and NVC will assign a case number for me in USEmbassy Manila, is it
necessary to fill out the other documents to be submitted at NVC right away or as long as
the forms are not yet submitted I can still use the case number whenever my husband is
ready to fill them out for me?

Lastly, if things comes to worst.... my parents are naturalized USC and they would plan to
petition me instead, will the CR1 application would cause a problem in the future? (By the
way, before the CR1 application i was a recipient of F2B petition just waiting for my priority
date to be processed)

Thank you very much for reading my post any advise will be highly appreciated. Godbless
us all!

Well it sounds like your having some marital problems. If your husband does not complete the paper work for you at the NVC and you can not prove that your marriage is still real (simply being married to an American is not enough to come to the USA) then you will not be eligable for a CR-1 visa.

You can obtain a visa through your parents, however, it will take longer because you are married and presumably over 21 years old. I don't know alot about this visa so hopefully someone else can help you. Please look at this link http://www.uscis.gov...00048f3d6a1RCRD

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-09-06 02:35:00

Questions about the NVC stage

QUOTE (Queeny @ Aug 30 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Peter'n'Jaime @ Aug 30 2009, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Queeny @ Aug 29 2009, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi VJ family, I just sent my I-130 to USCIS on August 22, 2009 and haven't received the NOA 1 yet. I know it's probably still too early. However to help things along, I want to start preparing the documents I will need to send to NVC when that time comes. My question is will NVC send the package of documents to me directly, i.e., the DS230, etc and then do I send those documents back to them? or do they send them to my hubby in his country and he sends them back? just a little worried becasue he does not read or write English at this point. So I will have to fill them out for him have him to sign before he sends them to NVC. Also what other proof do they usually ask for besides the standard birth certificate, police records, divorce papers.... thank you for your help.

You might want to ask in the K1 forum for more specific information on the NVC. The process is different depending on the visa and you are asking in the CR-1 form. Good luck

the visa is for my husband, the CR-1 visa, not for K1. The info I'm seeking is the NVC process. specifically does the DS230 package come to me, the US citizen or to my hubby?

thanks for your help...

Ok, it says you filed for the K1 on your profile. If you wait for all the paper work to come to you then it takes longer. Try reading james short cut for the NVC.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-31 02:05:00

Questions about the NVC stage

QUOTE (Queeny @ Aug 29 2009, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You might want to ask in the K1 forum for more specific information on the NVC. The process is different depending on the visa and you are asking in the CR-1 form. Good luck

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-30 07:49:00

Preparing to follow LingChe

QUOTE (mlybrand @ Sep 5 2009, 06:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi all,

Just got my NOA1 and am studying LingChe. I am planning on following that guide as my shortcut through NVC. Here is the checklist I have for myself. Do y'all think I am missing anything?? (Feel free to comment on any of the questions I posed to myself for further investigation).

Clara (beneficiary - wife)

* DS-3032 Change of Agent (can email, but must be signed by beneficiary???) Not if emailed
* Barcode instructions (after payment, after shipped to NVC??) You will get the barcode sheet once you have made payment online. You can then print it out.
* DS-230 (part I and II, beneficiary sign part I??) Correct fill it out with your Peruvian spouse info and signs part I but not part II
* Original or cert copy of marriage cert Obviously translated to English as well
* Certificate from Jesus Maria
* Registration with RENIEC (don't send, but have ready for interview) [Note: these two are kinda Peru-specific]
* PCC (for Peru there are 3) Do you have these yet? If so you need to be careful of the dates. You will most likely have to obtain them again.
* Certificado Policial (from National Police in Lima)
* Certificado de Antecedentes Penales (from Poder Judicial on Av. Abancay in Lima)
* Antecedentes Judiciales a Nivel Nacional (from INPE on Jr. Carabaya 456 in Lima)
* Embassy states we should wait until case in NVC before acquiring
* Four passport photos (2 for 230, 2 for medical)
* Photocopy of passport bio page
* Original or offical copy of Birth certificate
* Don't think I need it, but my divorce decree

Klever (beneficiary - stepson)

* DS-3032??? Who signs
* Barcode instructions?? You will get the barcode sheet once you have made payment online. You can then print it out.
* DS-230 (same form??)
* Marriage cert?
* No PCC necessary (he's 9, embassy site states 16 and older)
* Four passport photos (2 for 230, 2 for medical)
* Photocopy of passport bio page
* Original or official copy of Birth certificate
* Don't think I need it, but my divorce decree
* Letter from Klever's father (notarized)

Mark (petitioner)

* I-864
* Tax transcripts
* 6 months current pay verification
* Letter from employer (showing income and position)
* Income should be more than enough so no assets necessary
* Make sure to note 2 prior I-864As for ex-in-laws, but income is still good for 5 person household as opposed to 3 person household, so no issue income-wise.

Mark

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-09-06 02:18:00

sending DS3032 via email--do we also send the hard copy besides email

I sent mine via email and received an email from them in response. I sent mine through email several times and had no problems. If your really paranoid about them getting it then send it through the mail as well it will not confuse them.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-08-25 16:49:00

is there a solution out there?

QUOTE (kape_at_pandesal @ Oct 1 2009, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i just want to seek some enlightenment, anyone here might have the answers to my questions. anyone might be able to give some advice.

my husband failed to file taxes last 2007 - being self-employed, he did not earn any in hauling as well as early last year. then when he got employed for a couple of months, he got arrested and served time in jail for defending his property (assault). after paying bond, he got out. while waiting for the trial to end he got a job recently, but last month after a jury trial he got convicted of a felony. next week will be his sentencing.

we're almost done w/the process,but we got another checklist yesterday, NVC is asking for his tax receipts...how are we going to produce that when he hasn't filed any for the past 2 or 3 years?
they are also asking for his W2s when he only worked for a couple of months.

we have a co-sponsor though - his mom.

can anyone help me know if there's still a light at the end of the tunnel?

its been a tough journey for us. tougher than normal. even if he wont be sentence to jail he will surely be on probation which wont allow him to move here in Philippines instead.

Did he file 2008 and 2009 taxes? It sounds like he did not file in 2007-2009. Is that correct? You will need to provide a written statement as to why he has not filled taxes. I would also include his pay check stubs for the couple of months that he did work. As long as his mother makes enough to sponsor him you should be ok.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-10-01 02:32:00

Interview Preparation Questions

QUOTE (maisflocon @ Oct 1 2009, 02:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Our interview has been scheduled recently but I have a lot of questions in regards to preparing for the interview, I hope to get your advice on this.

Things I know we should do:
1) Get medical exam done and bring the report to the interview
2) 2" x 2" photo for beneficiary (4?) You need to bring two front-view color photographs with a white background of the immigrating spouse

Questions

1) Do I need to bring the original interview appointment letter or can I print the one sent to me via email? If you have both then bring both. It couldn't hurt. My husband brought the one we got through email.

2) In the table listing documents requested by the NVC, all our document status are either C, Y, O, or F. So does that mean we don't have to bring any documents anymore? (I have listed the table below)
CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS C
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION Y
DS-230-II Y
PASSPORT Y
BIRTH CERTIFICATE O
ADOPTION F
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE O
MARRIAGE TERMINATION F
COURT RECORDS F
FINANCIAL EVIDENCE Y
CUSTODY PAPERS F
MILITARY RECORDS F
CANADA POLICE CERTIFICATE O
CHINA - MAINLAND POLICE CERTIFICATE O
FEE PAYMENT F
PHOTOGRAPH Y
PETITIONER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE F
PETITIONER BIRTH CERTIFICATE F
I am not sure what this list is. I think it's the list of things you need to bring with you to the interview? Not sure what the C,Y,O,F are though. More information on what visa you are applying for would help

3) Do I need to bring the tax transcript for 2009? (I have mailed in my tax return paperwork when I filed earlier a few months ago because the transcript isn't available yet) If so does it have to be tax returns or transcripts will do? I don't think tax transcripts are available for 2009 yet. You will definitely need your taxes returns for 2009. Take your copies with your w-2s.

4) What else am I missing? Any advice on how we should be prepared for the interview? Take evidence to prove that your marriage is bonafide

5) Am I being interviewed as well? Will I (petitioner) be present at the interview with the beneficiary (my wife)? Not sure. Each embassy is different. Maybe someone from Canada can answer this question.

6) US Embassy in Montreal allows that we bring an interpreter with us. Can I be my wife's interpreter or must I hire a professional interpreter? Not sure. Maybe someone from Canada can answer this question. Otherwise call the embassy and ask them.

Thanks for your help!

For more interview preparation info go to http://travel.state..../info_3731.html

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-10-01 02:17:00

NVC stage

QUOTE (sachinky @ Oct 3 2009, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

While we wait for our NOA2, I would like to get a head start on the next stage.

As the beneficiary, do I need anything else apart from the following?

DS-3032 completed and signed by beneficiary (ORIGINAL)
DS-230 completed part I & II and only signed part I by beneficiary
Marriage certificate
Police Certificate
Four (4) Passport size photos
Beneficiary’s passport biographic page (Photocopy)
Beneficiary’s birth certificate (Certified)

--Am I missing anything?
--And as I understand it, I have to send a photocopy along with the originals to the NVC?
--Do I mail it to my husband or directly to the NVC?
--Do I just download those forms and fill them out myself or wait till them send them to me?

Thanks for your response. =)

As Canadian Wife stated you need to read the short cuts. You have two options for sending papers that NVC wants specifically they state: "The applicant and each family member who will accompany the applicant to the United States will need to submit original documents or certified copies of the documents listed in this section from an appropriate authority (the issuing entity)." So the photocopy of the beneficiary's passport page might not be enough. We got a certified copy of it from the Peruvian government and had no problems. If you send the originals then you can send a regular photocopy. I think the embassy will not return your originals when you go for an interview unless you send a photocopy at this point.

I recommend you send all your papers to your Husband in the United States as soon as possible because it will be cheaper, quicker, and easier for him to send the papers to the NVC when they are requested. Remember the shortcuts do not reduce time at the NVC but rather reduce time waiting for things in the mail. So if it's not sent quickly to the NVC some time can be lost.

If you want to get through the NVC the fastest then download these forms fill them out and send them to your husband.

Read these two wiki's for more information:

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut
http://www.visajourn.....s's_Shortcuts

Good Luck

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-10-03 19:57:00

NVC

QUOTE (christeen @ Oct 3 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I noticed that they seem to update at 3PM and again sometime during the night, perhaps after 10 pm because I was on the phone one time at about 10:10 with an operator and she said, hold on, our system just updated and then she gave me the new info on my package they received... Not sure if that was a considence??? ... The payment website I know updates at 3Pm and 10 PM

When I was at the NVC I noticed that it was about a day behind and didn't notice updates over the weekends. It's best just to call the operators and ask for the status of your case.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-10-03 20:00:00

NVC - SIGN IN FAILED

QUOTE (sama @ Oct 3 2009, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Our NVC sign in got failed on 1st Oct'09 in the morning.. I called and checked with an operator she told me all documents have been reviewed and it is now under final processing..

There is no email yet as Case Complete.. I wish to know how many days it takes to receive an email after sign in failed........................................

I never got an email saying case complete either. I got an email when my interview was scheduled. As Christeen said just call the AVR to find out if your case has been completed.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-10-03 20:02:00

Some questions regarding CR1

QUOTE (mrsemcee @ Oct 3 2009, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi there, i am an Aussie (from Melbourne) and my NOA1 to NOA2 took only 69 days.

i have since had my medical in Melbourne and am awaiting the final IV package from NVC to be paid for and sent off (i have been following the quick guide the whole way through so have had every packet ready when they wanted them) and then i will wait for an interview in Sydney which i am told averages between a 4 - 6 week wait once the case is at Sydney.

in total, i am guessing it will have taken us about 4 - 5 months to complete the process.. depending on how quickly my inteview comes

the great thing about the CR1 is that i will be able to work when i arrive, once i have my SSN.

Very lucky to get an approval in only 69 days, but you are at the California center. Most likely if the OP gets married and submits an I-130 then she will be waiting at Vermont for 4-6 months. It sucks but that's how it is. In the fall Vermont slows down and in the spring gets faster it's a trend that happens every year. I would guess based on your information on the wait at the Sydney embassy that the OP is looking at about 5-9 months to get the Visa if everything goes well.

Peter&Jaime

Male

Peru

2009-10-03 20:12:00