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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Just called nvc and the lady told me that they are still working on feb 10 of ds 261.who among you here got thier iv invoice after feb 10 onwards.except those who have an atty.

 

got mine and I did pass ds-261 feb 18.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-12 08:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

So you got your AOS bill on 18th February? 

 

no we got feb 6. I think on what they said DS-261 has nothing to do with the AOS, but not sure about it. we didn't have any problem with our AOS and we did already send out packet too.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-12 06:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Unsure why you would correct a minor error on that form at it's an inconsequential form.

If the cases are joined at NVC you will jave the same interview date even if yiu have different case complete dates.

 

thanks for the info, now we know what we're going to expect :) by the way I did saw that I put Philippines in that drop down button for my husband's address as my agent instead of USA. I was a bit frustrated since I filled out my DS-261 feb 4 and haven't got any invoice until the 18th in which I just found out that mistake and did edited it and resend it that time. I was like thinking that the delay of our invoice is because of that.  so overthinking this NVC process since the waiting is getting on our nerves.


Atleast u now have the iv . I am sorry my friend but I am not certain about NVC's way of assigning interview schedule...but in my wild guess, possibly if he gets case complete earlier, he maybe scheduled earlier.

 

hopefully you will have yours very soon. :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-12 04:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

I can see that it also took u more than 1 month to receive the iv invoice.I am also hoping mine will come this week Coz i'm on my 5th week of waiting..a yellow padlock is still on though. sad.png

 

well we received our DS-261 feb 4 and did filled it out by that time. but we made a slight mistake over it so we did resend it feb.18. so its really between 15-20 business days.

 

by the way can I ask you guys if the NVC will issue a separate schedule for the interview once we get our cases complete (CR1 & CR2)? just curious how it will be since we got our sons IV invoiced first and still waiting for mine.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-12 02:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

finally, our son's IV bill has this triangle already :) dancin5hr.gif  hopefully it'll be invoice tomorrow. I hope mine comes next before the end of this week.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-12 00:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

when you get your IIN and case# , ask if the petitions are joined together, if they are you'll only have to pay 1 AOS fee.  are you a USC, if you are, you'll fill out i864w for your minor child.

 

 am I right that the i864w does not apply for my stepson since I haven't adopted him?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-11 09:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

hi guyz and Ms. Saylin

 

we received an email response regarding our inquiry about our DS-261. our son got a right response to it but with my case their talking about the DS-260 form even though we haven't received our IV invoice so we're really not there yet, filling out DS-260. so I know its a wrong response, should we just disregard it or I need to call NVC just to make sure?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-11 08:57:00
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It's fine. You're way over-thinking this. I have never seen a checklist for the Choice of Agent form...

 

thank you Ms. Saylin. im just getting frustrated with this invoicing thing. I saw someone from India who did their DS-261 form feb 19 and they already got theirs. cray5ol.gif cray5ol.gifcray5ol.gif cray5ol.gif  


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-06 21:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

same here, 5th week running and still no IV

 did you call NVC for that? wow 5 weeks is really a loooong time for an IV bill. hope we don't need to wait that long.

 

Ms. Saylin would it have a problem if I didn't put my husbands complete name on my DS-261. its just his first and last name.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-06 21:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Hi Saylin & VJers

 

just wanna ask if it'll have a problem if I only put my husband's first name and last name on my agents info on DS-261? or it should be a completer name including his second name? im really getting frustrated right now and thinking of things/reason why our IV fee is not yet invoiced even though I know its coz of the backlog. would NVC email us if somethings wrong with the DS-261?

 

so frustrated over this IV bill cray5ol.gif crying.gif cray5ol.gif


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-06 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

Hi Saylin & VJers

 

just wanna ask if it'll have a problem if I only put my husband's first name and last name on my agents info on DS-261? or it should be a completer name including his second name? im really getting frustrated right now and thinking of things/reason why our IV fee is not yet invoiced even though I know its coz of the backlog. would NVC email us if somethings wrong with the DS-261?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-06 19:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

 

 

The IV package is about the beneficiary; only their documents are needed. The petitioner would have already sent their divorce certificates in the I-130 package.

 

 

 

that's what I read too Ms. Saylin to you posts. its just some members are posting infos that are totally different that makes me confused. guess I need to stick what Ms. Saylin is saying :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-03 22:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

anyone here who filed DS-261 Feb.18 and still don't have there IV invoiced???cray5ol.gif


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-03 08:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

hi VJers :) and Saylin

 

first of all, sorry for your lost Ms. Saylin.

 

I just wanna asked since I saw this member posting something about the IV packet required documents. he said that a if applicable: a divorce decree should be included in it? so should we include my husband's ( the petitioner) divorce decree? I just thought IV packet is all about the beneficiary.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-03 01:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - March 2014

really?! you can use the barcoded sheet of AOS for you IV package? you got me confused there, i read the cover sheets it has different wordings tho but i guess that isn't important. ours still onhand, NVC hasnt cashed out in husbands accoutn also so were still waiting. 

have the same reaction here rolleyes.gif  can you really do that? even if the wording are not appropriate for an IV cover sheet? coz it has this first paragraph saying

"The next step in the immigration process is for the
Petitioner to submit an Affidavit of Support. A link to the
instructions has been provided for you on the Receipt Page.
You can also find the instructions on the NVC website at
www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov"




M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-01 01:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

called them awhile and not expecting that i'll have my interview sched too, May 14 for me. NVC is really on a roll. :joy:


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-16 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Yes I am hopeful. There was a point in my life that I thought this was impossible.

I believe at that moment God began to put in motion a thousand things that

have brought me to this point. My wife and I have laughed, loved, cried and

prayed and now we find ourselves near the end with thankful hearts.I have played it out

in my heart what it will be like to step off the plane holding my wife and little boys

hand and be together here for the first time. I know it will be a moment pure praise!
 

 

indeed, this journey has been like a rollercoaster ride, one day your happy having your NOA2 then depressed and began being impatient waiting again to have your case number then again your on your extreme gladness if you get your # then waiting period again etc. but I think this just makes our family tighter and stronger with all the struggles that we need to overcome just to be together and finally closed the distance between our loved ones. God bless us all VJ members :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-15 01:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Such an exciting day for you, congrats!! 

 

 

thank you  :) it really is exciting, when you hear that 2 words "CC" it'll make you jump the highest that you can ever imagine LOL. now I don't know what will my reaction will be if I get to hear that last 2 precious word " visa approved" that we're all longing to hear. :))


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-15 01:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

  I'm so happy for you and your family and for all those who have either completed this part or have received their case numbers.  God be with us all and congratulations.

 

thank you so much, and thanks to Saylin and all the Vj members here. this site makes our immigration journey easy with all the information here that you cannot get if you call a NVC representative :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-15 01:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

YES YES .... :joy: .....

So Happy for you.......

this visa journey is truly of eternal value

if during it we learn to put our trust in God.

 

thank you Changnoi :) hopefully you'll have your CC too this week.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-14 17:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

Yayyy congrats!

 

thank you :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-14 09:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

just called NVC asking if they already accepted our AOS checklist, and the representative answered me "well I think so ma'am coz you already have your case complete as of 4/11. LOL made me smile  and forgot to ask about our son's case. im on hold again with them LOL. :) thank you GOD


Edited by M&M01, 14 April 2014 - 09:47 AM.

M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-14 09:46:00
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I applied for an ITIN. Took less than a week to gather docs and send it to the husband in the US. We got our check 3 weeks later.

 

Easiest way would be to file separate tho you won't get as much $$$

 

hi there, just wanna ask if what are the documents that you sent that is needed for the ITIN application. hoping for your response


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 22:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

My husband doesn't want to do the extension because he said there are criterias for that. But I don't know about it. Instead he filed his tax as MFS and put NRA on my SSN and send it via mail. It will be processed within 4-6 weeks.

 

oh ok I see, thanks for the info. God bless :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

God bless You in your journey....I post that always with the hope that it will help others..guests and members alike, so their journey may not be delayed.

You can always amend the tax returns for previous years at a later date to MFJ and receive the additional tax benefits at that time.

 

you're right :) God bless you and your family too. your a big help thank you :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 08:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

The moment you get your refund or payment is processed the transcript should be available online to print.

 

As Saylin says in her NVC guide :

 

 

"As the petitioner, what filing status do I use for my tax returns?

You have three options: married filing separately (MFS), married filing jointly (MFJ), or head of household (HOH).

For HOH, there's some criteria you need to meet to be able to use this. Please see the IRS website for more information.

For most people though, it's either between MFS or MFJ. Before I continue, I will say this once and only once:

YOU CANNOT FILE SINGLE. If you are married, you are married. Doesn't matter where in the universe your spouse is,

YOU ARE STILL MARRIED. You will be lying to the IRS if you file as single, and if caught, could cause serious issues.

If you have already filed taxes, either this year or last, and were married, yet filed as single, amend your tax return ASAP.

If at the time of the interview, there are tax return transcripts in the case file showing the petitioner filed as single, this can

be a HUGE red flag. The CO will have to wonder why the petitioner filed as single when they're trying to get a spousal visa.

In their eyes, your relationship can be seen as a fraud and could be reason for denial."

 

thanks again Changnoi. really don't have a plan to file single :) just wanting to compare how much would I get to file MFS, MFJ or single :) plus the requirements and the processing times. thanks for the help :thumbs:


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 07:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

I applied for an ITIN. Took less than a week to gather docs and send it to the husband in the US. We got our check 3 weeks later.

 

Easiest way would be to file separate tho you won't get as much $$$

 

really so you did file separate. did you try to call ssa to ask if you're eligible for ss#? my husband called IRS and advised him to have me call social security and personally ask if im eligible for one. anyways so if ever we wont have our transcript in time for interview if ever, do you think the consulate will not accept an extension letter and W2?by the way thank you for your response?? :) can I just ask too what are the documents that is needed for an ITIN?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 06:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

 

Paper file 2013 right away. You don't need ITIN#.

You can't file singe. For status use MFS.

Write NRA where SSN# goes on return (Non Resident Alien)

Include this 2013 Federal Tax Return return with your W-2s and all schedules

in your AOS package.

By the time you have interview transcripts should be available online

to print out and take to interview if needed.
 

 

thanks for your response Changnoi. we already sent our AOS packet and we even had a minor mistake with it but we don't have any problem with the financial part of the form and we sent the checklist march 20 so I guess they already accepted our AOS packet. anyways so if my husband is going to file MFS how long will it take for the transcript to be available?. see we're just waiting for our case complete this week or next week and hoping for last week of May interview or early June. will it be already available by that time??? and lastly will it end up having my husband owing a lot for his taxes compare to him filing single??? sorry for having a lot of questions and so thankful for your response. God bless :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 05:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

- guys will the consulate/embassy accept W2 and request for an extension letter for 2013 tax transcript?

- anyone who's not wanting to file as single and wife doesn't have ITIN# etc. what did ya'll do about it?

 

wanting some advice here :unsure: 


- guys will the consulate/embassy accept W2 and request for an extension letter for 2013 tax transcript?

- anyone who's not wanting to file as single and wife doesn't have ITIN# etc. what did ya'll do about it?

 

wanting some advice here :unsure: 


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-07 01:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

You can call NVC until midnight Eastern Time... That would be 11:00 pm in Dallas. If you are not sure, you can always google "current time in new Hampshire" (NVC location) and remember that you can call Mon-Friday from 7:00 AM to midnight...

 

thanks for the info :) now my husband doesn't need to be in a hurry to call the NVC after work. God bless :thumbs:


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-05 01:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

guys until what time can you call NVC? dallas time


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-04 19:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - April 2014

hi guys, just wanna ask if NVC stops sending this auto response to any inquiry thru email (NVCInquiry@state.gov)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-03 09:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHusband's USEM interview approved!!:))

Congratulations!!! hope you can share his interview experience :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-05-05 07:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

Hi guys. I just called 2GO courier (Philippines) and they said that my visa is already in transit and will be delivered by tomorrow (so happy for that) but when I asked about my son's visa they said that the embassy haven't released it yet. called the embassy too to double check it, and they said the same thing. I checked his ceac status and there's no changes with his "ISSUED" status.

 

my question is, is it normal for our visa not to be delivered at the same time??? should it be together with my visa??? anyone who experienced this??? hope you can enlighten me guys.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-05-16 06:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

 

hi. yes. he said 2 people inteview him. One was filipina. the questions are:

 

1. How did you meet your wife?

2. Do you have some pictures of you and your wife?

3. She ask for the skype conversations( My husband doesnt have this during interview, but we have pics that we are on skype)

 

2nd interview was the final interview with american

 

1. How many attend in your wedding day?

 

Thats it. He told him congratulations you passed. welcome to america.

 

congratz on your visa approval ahnnel. just wanna ask based on your husband's interview experience, so the CO didn't even ask for your ITR's or financial documents???


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-05-07 09:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

  

Maybe the CO will ask for the 2013 taxes or maybe not. But why take the chance and potentialy introduce a delay? Especially for something that is easy to do. The extension form literally takes a minute to fillup and if he prefers he can even e-file it too.
If you look at the past interview threads, this is one thing most of them advice you to do. Basically if the interview falls after April 15, the CO might ask you for proof that you filed last year's taxes.


 

so if ever I'll tell the truth that he haven't filed any forms with regards with the 2013 tax return and will surely file it once I get there and having W2 and paystubs on my hand they'll still going to ask for it and have the visa issuance delay?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-18 09:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

 

Hi M&M01! Wow Its nice to know someone with the same anniversary date. Good luck with your interview. I think its normal to feel nervous about interview.  I know exactly what you are feeling right now.But don't worry too much, its still possible for you to be together on June 1. They issue the visa the next day,and so people usually received their visa in like 3-4 days. But my husband received his visa 7 days after interview because his interview happened to be on a Thursday. So it took longer for him, and then April 9 was also a holiday. Just hope and pray that you passed the interview and dont get a delay on your case. Be sure to bring all the documents that was asked from you. Also, just be prepared and bring an updated I-864(affidavit of support form) with 2013 tax transcript or tax return form + w2. Bring also a CEMAR certificate just in case they ask. 

 

In regards to my husband's interview, they only asked for my updated I-864. Also there is no fee to pay during interview. Its after your received your visa then you'll find instruction about a fee for your green card.

 

just wanna ask again, so your husband didn't even ask for you 2013 tax transcript or W2 or even the tax return form??? its just the updated I-864???


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-18 02:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

 

Nope your last fee will be $165 you pay online at ELIS after interview up to a year to pay. You will get all information on that when you pick up Visa.

 

Unless your embassy has delivery charges of your passport/Visa no more fees.
 

 

thanks dwheels76 :thumbs:

 

   

Unless your husband falls into a special exemption categories, he has to file either an extension, or a tax return by April 15. I suggest he should look into filing an extension (extends the deadline to Oct 15) asap. It's a very short form and it would only take him about a minute to fill it up. He can put 0 in the amount owed field. You can use the extension form as "proof" that he filed taxes for 2013.

Not related to immigration, there's actually a significant $$ penalty for not filing by April 15. Hope that helps.



 

thanks for the info :) what if my husband is like planning to have his taxes filed when im already with him with my SS# and willing to pay for like more or less 2 months of penalty. he didn't file for an extension or etc. but he's income is way over 125% of the poverty line. would the W2 and paystubs be enough? or the consulate would really look for it? my man is just sometimes a hard headed guy :) he said he haven't had any problem filing taxes before not until we got married LOL. anyways with our P4 email we didn't even have any checklist etc.

 

It is not a good idea at all to buy the tickets before receiving the Visa in hand. You can never tell...

 

we know that. its just sometimes you just wanna be there already and be with the person you love (even without having a visa :no: ) LOL


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-18 02:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

 

Hi M&M01! Wow Its nice to know someone with the same anniversary date. Good luck with your interview. I think its normal to feel nervous about interview.  I know exactly what you are feeling right now.But don't worry too much, its still possible for you to be together on June 1. They issue the visa the next day,and so people usually received their visa in like 3-4 days. But my husband received his visa 7 days after interview because his interview happened to be on a Thursday. So it took longer for him, and then April 9 was also a holiday. Just hope and pray that you passed the interview and dont get a delay on your case. Be sure to bring all the documents that was asked from you. Also, just be prepared and bring an updated I-864(affidavit of support form) with 2013 tax transcript or tax return form + w2. Bring also a CEMAR certificate just in case they ask. 

 

In regards to my husband's interview, they only asked for my updated I-864. Also there is no fee to pay during interview. Its after your received your visa then you'll find instruction about a fee for your green card.

 

oh thanks a lot for all these info, really appreciate this :) so it seems like its maximum of 7 days to get the visa on hand. keeping our fingers crossed that we'll be together on our 1st anniv. :) every one of us just wanna be with our loved ones already. anyways i'll make sure I wont forget this documents. oh and by the way what if my husband haven't filed his 2013 tax transcript coz the HR (tax expert) on their department advised him to just wait for me until im already there and there's no need to hurry up even its past the tax filing deadline since IRS owes my husband bigtime like he'll get a huge amount of return. but he's having his latest W2s and paystubs that I can bring to the interview. and also on our P4 we don't have any special special document that they requested to bring in the interview but i'll still have all of these documents that you mentioned except for a 2013 tax transcript. do you think that would be a problem??? thank you again :) God bless you and your family 

 

M&M01 hi... my sister in law got their passport with visa 5 days after the interview.. and one of my friend also got her passport with visa 6 days after interview.. :)

that would be great for us, hoping for that kind of scenario :) thanks for the info :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-17 09:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 Interviews

I also wonder what the date (24 jun 2013) means. I know for sure that its not the I-130 NOA1 because my noa1 is aug 2013. So I think all the P4 email that NVC send have that date. Its funny coz when I receive'd my P4 just 3 wks ago, I was a bit dissapointed because I thought its the date of my husband's schedule for the interview. I didn't even pay attention to the year 2013. I just noticed the 24 june, so I felt sad thinking that my husband and I have no chance to be together on our 1st wedding anniversary on June 1 hahaha. But I was so happy when I read the letter and found out the interview is April 3 instead. 

 

 came across your message when I was wondering/searching the meaning of that (24june2013) in our P4 email. felt relieved too that its like they attached that date in all the P4 emails for every one. anyways I saw that we had the same wedding anniversary date (june 1) :) already got my interview May 14, but we don't know when or how many days they'll issue the visa after the interview. seems like we cant expect to be together on june 1 :( my husband already want to book a flight but its like we're worrying (even though we don't have to) bout a denial or a delay. can I ask you when did your husband receive his visa? and how did his interview went?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-04-17 01:57:00