ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Where do you get the POLICE CERTIFICATE?
QUOTE (Flofle @ Mar 9 2009, 10:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helpsmilie.gif ......anyone?



AS LONG AS YOU HAVE PCC FROM YOUR PREVIOUS PLACE YOU LIVED DURINGG THOSE TIME AND IT STATED YOUR NAME, DOB, AGE, AND YOU USED TO LIVE THAT PLACE AND ALSO STATED IN THE PCC THAT YOU HAVE NO CRIMINAL RECORDS THAT IS GOOD. THE HEADER SHOULD STATE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN YOUR CASE, THE DA, DATE AND IF THE PCC HAVE EXPIRATION. IN DUBAI, FOR MY WIFE CASE IT TOOK HER 10 DAYS, WHEN SHE DID HERS IN HER HOMETOWN IN CEBU TOOK ABOUT 10 MINS SO EACH COUNTRY IS DIFFERENT.

PCC NEED TO CONSIST OF YOUR NAME, DOB, FROM TO DATE (MAY VARY), CITY YOU LIVED, APPROVING AUTHORITY AND SHOULD STATES THAT HAVE NO CRIMINAL RECORDS OR ANY NEGATIVE INFORMATION ON YOU. K, MAYBE I AM REPEATING MYSELF... BOTTOME LINE EACH CITY OR COUNTRY IS DIFFERENT... GOODLUCK!
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:44:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Email from NVC with Interview Letter
QUOTE (queuedup @ Mar 9 2009, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just received my interview date and time by calling NVC and speaking to an operator.
I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on when I would receive the email from NVC with the interview date and time.

Thanks in advance.


@@@@


Last friday when I talked to them they told me that they will e mail me and my wife for the instruction on her interview. Today I talked to them, they told me they already mailed me the Instruction for my wife's interview....ummmmmn, as long as I get either one I am happy.. E-mail I will get it in few minutes, hard mail in few days... interview not till next month so I still have time to burn... !
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-03-09 21:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Email Completed & Signed DS-230 to NVC...is it possible?
[quote name='lindal24' date='Mar 12 2009, 11:39 PM' post='2733758']
I helped my husband fill out the DS-230 and he printed it out and signed it. To save time, can he send this via email to the NVC?
[/quot


Everything else he can e mail to you but the part where he need to signed have to be the original paper, you can't e mail the DS 230 to the NVC. If you do so it will delay that paperwork and will get a RFE. What you can do is filled evrything up, leave the signature part and date, e- mail to him. Then he can print it out, signed and dated a after he signed it and mail it back to you and you can forward to the NVC or he can mail it directly to the NVC and dont forget the coversheet as it will make it faster to find the right desk to get your doucments completed. GOODLUCK, the only thing you can e mail the NVC is your DS 3230... DO NOT FALSIFYING THE RECORD AS IT WILL ONLY GET YOU IN TROUBLE AND DELAY YOU DOCUMENTS. NVC REVIEWER KNOWS WHAT IS REAL AND WHATS FAKE BY LOOKING ON YOUR DOCUMENTS. SLOW IS SMOOTH, SMOOTH IS FAST...

Edited by Carlos and Jocel, 14 March 2009 - 01:15 AM.

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-03-14 01:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)What to do next after NVC completed my case.
QUOTE (hniHnitsuJ @ Mar 23 2009, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need some advice on how to prepare for my wife interview after my NVC case is completed?

1. I called NVC this morning asked for an interview date for my wife in Viet Nam, HCM city? (it is to early?)

ANSWER: The NVC must completed your case before giving you an INTERVIEW DATE. It usually take a week once the case is completed to assigned a date for your interview if it is CR1/IR1, if it is K3 then you will have to wait for the consualte to receive your case then call them after receiving a letter from your consulate.

2. How long will it take for NVC sending all my documents back to VN, and how is the process work?

ANSWER: Once your case completed, its depends on how fast you returned the neccessary paperwork and no RFE it can be done in a week to 6 weeks, the record is 11 days, I got mine done in 25 days w 1 holiday and 2 RFEs.

3. I have read some threads about starting to write a timeline for our relationship before the interview? Please explain to me what I need to write? It’s in a paragraph or just a regular outline for the timeline? ( 1st. visit VN, 2nd. wedding, 3rd. and etc. )

ANSWER: Just basic stuff, when did you meet, when did he sees you, when did he fly, when did he return... times of events... in a piece of paper or you can use any means of recording your timeline in a hardcopy.

4. Should my wife START going to physical exam or medical exam now?

ANSWER: If you must DO physical find out for your consulate how long the medical results is good for. Ours is good for 3 months I think and if the interview is after that 3 months than we have to do another one. Wait until you get your INTERVIEW DATE and find out from your consulate how long ur medical result is good for and you can adjust to that timeframe but it has to be done before your interview. To do MEDICAL all you need is your letter from NVC stating ur case is complete and forwarded to consulate or your interview letter from your consulate. You can also use your NOA2 and Ids.

5. Since my NVC case is already completed. Do I need to send in my DS3032 hardcopy from my wife signature?

You can have her complete the DS3023 and she can print out, signed it and send it to you ,then you can forward it yourself to NVC. The other one is use your wife e mail account and send the Memorandum like DS3230 via e mail to NVC and follow up with your hardcopy in slow mail.

Thanks in advances for answer all of my questions.

p.s. My sister is having her wedding by the end of April-09. Do you think my wife will be here before her wedding? I really hope NVC giving her an interview date ASAP.


ANSWER: Possibly NOT but it wont hurt to call your consulate to see if they can meet your request. The NVC only schedule the interview the 1st 2 weekof the months for the following month. So if ur case is done on the 16th of March, ur interview maybe May... but then EACH consulate is different. My case was done 26th Feb, interview is April 21st... you can always call your consulate.... I hope this helps if not GO SEARCH...

Edited by Carlos and Jocel, 23 March 2009 - 05:29 PM.

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-03-23 17:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 employment letter sample
QUOTE (Chirl @ Mar 20 2009, 01:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll be sending my I-864 for my husband soon. Is there a sample employment letter anywhere?


HERE IS MINE...


HEADER OF COMPANY
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER


DATE

SUBJECT: Employment

To whom it may concern:

Carlos D , RANK, U.S. Army is employed as an Instructor for Texas. He has been employed by the U.S. Army since May 19XX and been stationed in different military installation throughout his Military career. He is currently assigned as Leader for Company, Battalion.

His annual salary is $ 40, 000. In addition, he also received monthly allowance of $ XXXX.00 for Housing Allowance and $ XXX.00 Separate Allowances.

RANK Carlos is a valuable Instructor . He is employed and assigned to COMPANY until March 20XX. He will be station to another military base upon completion of his assigned duties.

The POC of this memorandum is the undersigned @ (210) XXXXXXX


Sincerely yours,

"" BIG BOSS ""


I hope this helps...
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-03-20 15:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS-230 question 22 - more than 5 jobs
QUOTE (Chirl @ Mar 29 2009, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't find the thorough instructions for the DS-230 anywhere? I found the overview on the travel.state.go site, but not the published document. What should we do when the information we have does not fit? I assume use another piece of paper, bit how should I format it? Something like... the case number on the top and DS-230 - question 22 - additional information??? For my N-400 I think they told you to use a second form. Anyone know/remember or have the instructions?

Nevermind.... found this on the form itself - "If there is insufficient room on the form, answer on a
separate sheet using the same numbers that appear on the form"

Wouldn't it be funny if I actually read the form smile.gif



Get another piece of paper, staple it in the attachement. In # 22, before you run out of room write down ( SEE ATTACHMENT ) then it the attachmnet paper state on the very top of the paper... DS 230 Question # 22...... blah blah blah or write that the rest of your info.
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-03-29 21:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IV fee bill online
QUOTE (peepers1982 @ Mar 31 2009, 08:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello guys, My husband and I pay our IV bill bill online since it is already generated then status is (in progress) , then 24 hours later the status is PAID ,we print the coversheet and then ready to submit my DS 230 but luckly, tonight I check online again to print another one just incase, but when I check it my IV fee bill show not paid, i click on receipt then the status of my IV bills is REJECTED huh.gif ....what is it mean? before we pay also we check our bank online and we have enough money to pay for it, I am really confused..is somebody here experience like this...what are we going to do? cray5ol.gif


Not to worry just wait a couple of days and it will go back as paid, I did the same thing, paid my IV beofre it was generated and then the whole status changed. Don't panic, its k! Goodluck...
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-04-01 14:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long did it take from time the NVC had both your AOS and IV packages to case completion?
QUOTE (champi @ Apr 1 2009, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guyz, just wondering how long did it take people to complete the case from the time NVC received your last package or RFE.



Mine took 21 days due to 2 RFEs and one holiday! I think it was president's day or something! Shortest 1 in the record is 11 days... goodluck!
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-04-04 20:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)iv fee problem
QUOTE (noneyabuz @ Apr 3 2009, 02:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello vj family! on march 25 we paid our iv fee, the next day it said "paid" so a few days later we went back to print everything and it says "not paid"..... but in our bank account they already took out the 400 on the 26 of march....so i went back to check the fee and still says the same but when we click on the statues its shows my AOS as paid, AND the iv as PAID! so does that mean just the 1st page is wrong and its "paid" since even my bank account shows this? we tried to email the nvc, but we keep geting the "auto response" email saying not to email at this address.... any ideas on this would be helpful, thanks guys!!



I have the same problem cause I paid it before it was Generated and I call the NVC and told me to wait couple of days after that it was all good!

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-04-03 11:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Checklist cover letter
QUOTE (ilovemyDirtdoctor @ Apr 11 2009, 10:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to everyone here, last April 6, We receive email from NVC (checklist cover letter ) this is what's in the letter ...
MISSING DOCUMENT LIST FOR: so and so
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________
When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this
letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar
code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the
address provided.
______DS-230-I:____________________________________________________
The NVC has received the requested Affidavit of Support (I-864). However, we are still waiting for the
Immigrant Visa fee(s). Please submit the fee(s) according to the instructions on the IV fee bill sent to
you from NVC. If you have not received an IV fee bill, please contact NVC. Do not pay the fees unless
you have the accompanying IV fee bill as this will result in a delay in processing your case.

Questions:
1. Are they looking for our IV payment? ...My husband paid the IV bill before it is generated last March 26 then they rejected it,then we call them and IV bill is generated last March 29, so we pay the IV bills last March 31 and it shows PAID last April 1 til now...but we did not submit my DS230 yet

2. Or is this a checklist saying there waiting for my DS230?


If you pay the bill before it gets GENERATED then your status for IV bill is not PAID, it take 2-3 days to process or clear from the bank. Sometimes they cross each other in the mail... you will need the code bar sheet everytime you turned something in to the NVC, it makes easier for them to place your doucments on that person working in your case.

@@@ Rejected- due to the IV bill wasn't GENERATED yet

@@@ Bill not PAID possible reasons haven't clear the bank or you paid the bill before it generates.

@@@ You must have BAR CODE SHEETS everytime you response back to the NVC, it make it easier for them to find the right table for you case!!

WAIT 2-3 days then response accordingly, best way is to call the NVC and talk to person vs the AUOTOMATED MACHINE...
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-04-11 22:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Can't ship original birth certificates?
QUOTE (bigangrytexan @ Apr 9 2009, 04:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After being approved by the Vermont Service Center, my wife and I are now at the National Visa Center. I have been utilizing the LingChe NVC ShortCut guide (http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut) and it states that I (the petitioner) have to have my wife's original birth certificate and original marriage certificate. From what I understand, it has to be original because my wife's country is Russia and the Moscow Embassy requires the originals.

However, when my wife went to the DHL office in Moscow yesterday to send me the documents, they stated that Russian customs would not allow originals to be shipped and they must be removed. If that is the case, how am I supposed to get the originals to the National Visa Center?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.



Get a certified copy and call NVC. Then during your interview, you can show them to the CO, your ORIGINAL BC, goodluck!
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-04-13 15:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC General Information
i WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS SITES BEFORE I MAILED MY 1-129F AND I-130. I GET MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SITES THAN LOCAL USCIS. I DID NOT DO ANY COVER SHEETS FOR ANYONE, IS THAT WILL DELAY MY FILE?
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-11-02 08:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Feb Filer Touched
How do u know if someone touched your case, do they send you a letter? Or an e -mail?
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-10-24 19:05:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Feb Filer Touched
wHEN YOU SAID TOUCHED, IS THAT MEANS THAT SOMEONE ACTUALLY REVIEW YOUR DOCUMENTS?
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-10-22 17:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresassembling the I-129F Package:checklist
QUOTE (j_oolet @ Oct 26 2008, 06:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all.
Ok , am mailing the I129F soon, yet the checklist is giving us a huge headache... I have read here that the NOA1 IS the transfer of notice.When we received the NOA it was one piece of paper... I am to include <as per number 3 on the checklist> a copy of the notice of transfer.
Does this mean I am to provide two copies of our NOA 1?
This is very confusing and really not at all clear.
Should number 3 state... what it does, but then state, this is another copy of your NOA1.?
I have received only the NOA 1... No other documents.
help
Please!


Hey thats all you need, NOA is ony 1 page document front and back. Save your headache and get tylenol
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-10-26 08:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs the Vermont Service Center's website down?
I just open it I dont see nothing wrong with it..................oh yes there is, no changes in my status since JUL, darn it!
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-11-14 20:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3: am i approved or denied?
As far as I know that PINK SLIP is good... unless you work in the USA pink slip means packed up cause your FIRED...hehehe! Well now you packed up and goodluck with your journey! kicking.gif
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-11-22 07:41:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion
Thanks for the persons that answered my question, just like most of us here I have been waiting for the NOA2 since my NOA1 was received back in June and touched .

To all ... Happy Holidays and we all wish everyone a safe and joyful holidays. Some of us will have their loves one beside them for Christmas and some this New Years...

As for me, I missed my wife's brithday, soon to be the christmas and I know the New Years too, maybe she get here before my birthday...Valentine day just to name a few...

Imagine... the processing time wasn't even updated yet... I guess being in the ARMY I got use to the terms " HURRY UP AND WAIT " and wait and wait and wait... I called them, the USCIS, every Monday and checked online 2-3 times daily and nothing.

I did asked what are the conditions of getting expedites...well they asked me if I have orders to go downrange, they can expedite my cases... and I told them thats don't make sense, if she is here and I am there downrange then what's the purpose of her being here without me and not knowing anyone here in the states. I sacrificed enough being back to back downranges- two tours. I know some of our fine serviceman still there and some have more rotations than I did, we pray for them.

We all know that some of the people got married or will marry someone in the US is for the purpose of GC. Once again I SAID some so as not to offend anyone.

Sorry I didn't mean to VENT... mad.gif helpsmilie.gif

Attached Files

  • Attached File  02.jpg   53.49KB   1 downloads

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-12-22 00:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion
I guess some question I have answered wrong in my I-129F and I-130 and trying to find out if this going to hurt me in the long run as my documents are pending.

In my I-130, # 22, I answered San Antonio, Texas instead of blank because my wife wasn't here yet in Texas. and on I-129F # 20, I answered with San Antonio, TX instead of Cebu City, Philippines in regards to Consulate or Embassy abroad, do I need to write them or they will eventually catch the mistake?
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-12-21 22:51:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMy Husband so depressed
We are in the same boat like some of us in the VJs. I tired to be strong but sometimes its hard specially when I see people get theirs approval before me but yet they filed their documents after me. As they say the earth is round, so does our fliers, we just keep going in circle... I know how your husband feel... but him leaving his job and live with you might not going to be benificial for both of you and we have an economics crisis UNLESS he has money to support both of you and know someone to get a job right away... it will be even hard for you.
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-12-24 11:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAproved! NOA2's
Thats a bummer... we applied for both I-130 and I-129F before you did yours and you got your NOA2 before us and we haven't get any NOA2 yet. Well goodluck the rest of your journey, I don't hate you, I just hate how the sysytem work for others.

Edited by Carlos and Jocel, 30 December 2008 - 09:26 PM.

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2008-12-30 21:24:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy New Year
Congrats !!!

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-01 18:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice certificate - foreign country
My wife got her Police Clearance in Dubai, same info you have. She have to get clearance because she works in Dubai for more than 6 months and its part of the documents we must have.
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-07 15:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI130 approval
Do NOT waste your time on I-129 (k3) , if I-130 is approved. As a matter fact it is better than I-129F and it will be less hassle in the long run. I-129F, providing you are married will be a I-129F (K3) but since you approved to I-130 you are good to go and no need to waste more papers, purpose of I-129 also to try to get your spouse to the states faster while waiting for I-130 approvals.

Edited by Carlos and Jocel, 10 January 2009 - 08:14 AM.

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-10 08:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi129f help plz
Answer is No... if you get the NOA1 for your I-130 make sure you attacehed a copy of it to your I-129F. Goodluck!

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-10 09:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdocuments include with i129f form
Is this I-129f (K3)? If it is, a copy of NOA1 from your I-130. Here is another links that maybe similar to yours....

http://www.visajourn...4visa-I129f.htm
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-11 15:56:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI129F for K3 filed after I130
You will be better off if I-130 is aproved than I-129F! If they gave you same time approval on both, take I-130 instead but if you have approved on both and 2 different time for an interview, like you have interview for I129F before take the I-130, go to both interview and when you get interviewed to I-130 let them know your decisions of sticking to I-130, that's up to you which one you want.

Some of us are getting e-mailed for notifications, then some of us here just got regular mail stating about the case or approvals.

Goodluck, I am still waiting for mine and it was aplied on June 12...08.
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-11 15:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIs pink slip the good one?
Pink slip means that you are good to go and can come to the USA, don't lose that. As far as couple days, its depend on the carrier or the person delivering your visa. The further away you live from the embassy, the longer it takes to get it. Just like mailing a letter.... the farther you sending it... you got the point! Goodluck with the rest of your journey.

Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-15 06:57:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi'm very depressed and bored
TODAY........... I AM SO HAPPY
MY i-130 AND i-129F WAS APPROVED AFTER WE FILED THEM ON JUN 2008........ I WAS ABOUT TO LOSE HOPE BUT NOW REVIVES.... NOW I NEED TO CHECK THE SITES FOR WHAT I DO NOW SINCE I GOT APPROVED AND NOA 2..I KNOW SAME THING.
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-22 19:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - Updated Processing times Today
QUOTE (Serendipity_ @ Jan 23 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Posted: January 23, 2009

Vermont Service Center as of: November 30, 2008
I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-3/K-4 - Already married - spouse and/or dependent child April 15, 2008

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 April 01, 2008

If you are outside processing times Call USCIS!!!



Check my timeline... you are behind my timeline...and I got my I-130 and I-129F approved yesterday. That's is an estimates.... I was losing hope and then wow, got approved on 22nd Jan 09!

That's NOV 30, we are now in JAN....09, figure the math, in 2 months I am pretty sure they have changed and approved more filers..
Carlos and JocelMalePhilippines2009-01-23 21:06:00