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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Just read again.. CC = Case Complete.. So If no Check List,, next is Interview date.. yes On the way to back to Guangzhou for the interview I will brain dead and then as soon as I land, I'll be nervous until we get done with the interview.. and get the Pink Slip..

Reading the OF-169, page 3. It says to sign and return before you will be given an interview date. Ok, since we are doing electronic processing we will get the interview date. Do you know if the wife will have to turn in this signed OF-169 at the interview? Should I just make sure she has one?

Dan


Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 16:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/251451-uscis-nvc/page__view__findpost__p__3899963

click it:D read it:D

Don't be brain dead - you've a pregnant wife to think about. You can be braindead on the plane ride, ya?



Just read again.. CC = Case Complete.. So If no Check List,, next is Interview date.. yes On the way to back to Guangzhou for the interview I will brain dead and then as soon as I land, I'll be nervous until we get done with the interview.. and get the Pink Slip..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 16:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

'sign in failed' is a time tick. The next one is 'case complete at NVC'. FOR EP, the one AFTER CC is usually 'appointment letter recvd'.

Sounds like yer rolling forward !!! How's Arthur n Penny ? :D

You might want to 'check in' here -> http://www.visajourn...y-2010-edition/

and re-read -> http://www.visajourn...ost__p__3899963


So, you are saying I'll get a letter saying "case complete at nvc" or when I try to login it will say "Case Complete at NVC" ??? Arthur,, butt head.. Penny nice !! Also.. AFTER CC ?? Ok I am brain dead about now with this process. So what you are saying. IF no "Check List" as it sounds as if there will NOT be one.. Next letter is Interview date,, correct? sorry but my brain is turning into mush... :blink:
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

We'll maybe that is the term she used.. It had the word "Final" in it. Maybe after that I had a brief mind melt.. I had a brief moment of elation,, then back to earth.. :blink: At least things are moving along, unlike their brothers at USCIS...

D-



Trid logging in and got this message:

Sign In Failed
•Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please click on the Contact the NVC hyperlink if you believe that you have received this message in error.



what does it really mean?

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 14:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Not 'Final Check', but I do hear of 'Final Review', often.

Does sound positive, though... Penny Rocks ! :D



We'll maybe that is the term she used.. It had the word "Final" in it. Maybe after that I had a brief mind melt.. I had a brief moment of elation,, then back to earth.. :blink: At least things are moving along, unlike their brothers at USCIS...

D-
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 13:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

I am going to call them now... I hope Arthur does not answer.. Mr. Personality..

D-



OK.... Just got off the phone with "Penny' She was able to find out that they are going through a "Final" check to be sure everything is there and then it will be sent to GUZ. I asked if this is good news.. She said "Yes" that they do one final check before it is sent to Guangzhou.. With that Said I asked again, yes again, Do you have my DS-230 email? she said yes again and again made the comment "in final check".. So i guess it is all good news... Ever hear of the term "Final Check" ???

D-
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 12:27:00
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This is the standard 'send us the DS-230' letter, sent after the IV fee bill is paid. I hate this version of it, though, as it's sent without further 'real-time internal status checking' at NVC - it's triggered to be sent when the IV fee bill is marked 'PAID', then batched out with the rest of them. This 'batch' - figure 3 to 4 days behind the actual event of the IV fee bill marked PAID. You can 'track this event' from the date on the letter, compare that date with what you've done and when. See? it's not in 'real time' at all.

I do wish they'd check this #######, as this 'agent instruction packet' absolutely does not apply to an NVC EP casefile, at all.

It is NOT the 'checklist letter' - thankfully.

IMO, you not need to 'do anything' to respond to this letter, at all. When you next talk to NVC though, be certain they have yer DS-230.


I am going to call them now... I hope Arthur does not answer.. Mr. Personality..

D-
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 12:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

a book? ye gods. Well, I do have that wiki page - but that was the first step, I guess.

I've got some data from March and April on I-130 petitions for China - I think it's time to throw it all into a 'report', make some charts n graphs.

'agent instruction packet' - hard to say, for me - I THINK one receives this after the DS-3032 is accepted, actually.
IMO, this is a 'new title' for 'something', hence my request to repost it ;)

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on a lighter note - have you thought about sending Arthur a 'cookie bouquet' ?


I'll try and repost the letter later.. or i can send you it via private email address.. then you can black out my wifes' name and gzo number if you want. I just tried to attach it as a file and did not work.
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 10:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

a book? ye gods. Well, I do have that wiki page - but that was the first step, I guess.

I've got some data from March and April on I-130 petitions for China - I think it's time to throw it all into a 'report', make some charts n graphs.

'agent instruction packet' - hard to say, for me - I THINK one receives this after the DS-3032 is accepted, actually.
IMO, this is a 'new title' for 'something', hence my request to repost it ;)

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on a lighter note - have you thought about sending Arthur a 'cookie bouquet' ?



Maybe it will help, seems as if when I speak with the ladies at NVC, I get more information than from the men. Then I throw in the fact my wife is 3.5 months pregnant and they will try even harder for me. I know that Electronic processing is a lot faster and with the fact that we are on a time line here because of the pregnancy, I hope it goes faster. They told me I should send "Supervisor Sue" an email and request and expedite because of the pregnancy. Then i was told that she (supervisor sue) actually sends the expedite request to Guangzhou and "They at GUZ" make the determination of the expedite or not. NOT NVC, odd. At any rate, I've read the "Agent" letter again and it is telling me how that the IV Bill is paid and how to proceed with submitting all DS-230 documents, all done at this point. Now I have a "Package" being reviewed.


Aruther,, I think i get him a lot because he probably is the same with everyone else and when we hear his voice, I just hang up and redial until I get someone else. Oh by the way, since we are using the electronic processing, the Automated system does not recognize the GZO, only GUZ.. so can't use it for accurate updated information.

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 10:41:00
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'how long does it take at NVC' -

this varies.
NVC 'seems' back to normal, but for March and 3 weeks in April, was massive lag (which I think was due to some internal software changeup)

but -'agent instruction packet' after DS-230 is a good sign.

Prior to March - I could say -
about 1 week after DS-230 submitted via EP, get 'case complete', then about 3 days after 'case complete', get interview scheduled date.

For Now, hard to say, hard to forecast.



What is a "agent instruction packet" ? as you said received after I sent in the DS-230. Also, because they are "currently reviewing" our packages.. could be good news? You should write a book on all of this...
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 10:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC
Just a Note for those who are bored and are reading this. Because I am doing the electronic Processing at NVC, I emailed my I-864 "package" (as they like to call it) one day, and then the very next day I emailed all DS-230 Required documents. The NVC has "combined" all documents into One "package" and according to my last conversation with the nice people at NVC, our documents are now in "review". Can't really put the websters definition to this. But I guess this is good news.

just wanted to share a bit information on this..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 09:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Hey Dan - can you try a new attachment? seems the prior one dinna work.



I'll try again once I get home from work.All documents on my personal MAC at home. Do not use a pc.. Now on hold with my buddies at NVC, I think they will begin to know me by my voice.. Any idea of how long it really does take at NVC? I've read a lot where on occasion they pull K1 visa's for "AP" do this do this for CR-1 also? I am asking about how much time at NVC because I've read a lot here where some guys get out within two weeks from the time NVC has their documents.

Thanks again
Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-04 09:03:00
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IMO - any EOR submitted with the DS-230 will be tossed at NVC.

--I mentioned that SHE has to show ORIGINALS at GUZ IV Unit, on inteview day. My apologies for any confusion - but - that's the I-864 form, all paperwork for the I864 form; the DS-230 plus ALL ORIGINALS . Sure - they will return marriage certificate (original) and birth certificate (original) to her, but she has to SHOW THEM.

--evidence pack - ok with yer list - but add in more photos of you, her, and her family together.

--re: email that you received about this 'review' - can you repost it here, with biodata info removed?

--what else to read - review the Embassy Reviews for Guangzhou here on VJ. There are some recent LONG ones.

--re: EOR - try to keep it down to 2 pages or less. The ConOff reviews it on interview day, has short attention span for reviewing details, so 'write to yer audience'.

That's it, for now.



I will add about 40 more photos from my trip I just returned on, along with the photos of her and the stepdaughter. YES, the wife has all original documents for the I-864, DS-230, marriage certificate, etc.. All in hand now. Gave to her all documents when I was with her. As far as the Update EOR, you recommend hand written or typed? as I previously mentioned it was suggested that I hand write a short one for the interview.

Lastly after I sent in all documents I received an email with subject "GZO201061XXXX (STD P2U AGENT) in this there is a letter and it's head line is "INSTRUCTION PACKET AGENT" Seems like a document cover sheet after the immigrant visa fee has been paid, sound about right? I've attached a copy of the file. Again thank you very much... I'm sure if i have questions, I'll be writing them down.

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-03 20:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Dan - I am worried about you - you are studying P3 packet contents. That bothers me a lot.

You filed an I-130 petition for a spouse residing in China, to the Chicago lockbox address, with an interview for a CR-1 visa to be done in Guangzhou.

I have to assume you are reviewing http://guangzhou.use...and_packets.htm
and are having some confusion.

The ONLY section that applies to yer wife's visa application is IV Appointment Packet (?Packet 4?), towards the bottom.

There is NO PACKET 3 for a petition filed to the Chicago Lockbox. There is a P3 set issued for any I-130 filed via DCF, and you dinna file via DCF.

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1. Disregard, not the same visa type
2. Disregard, not the same visa type, or not the same filing processing for the I-130
3. There is excellent chance that yer lass will not receive a packet 4 at all, via postal mail or EMS. The appointment letter comes in the email, she can take that appointment letter --PRINTED OUT-- and with it, handle the medical examination stuff (get the forms from the link in this reply
4. No Such thing, for this visa type.
5. Review again the OF-171 from the link in this post.
6. Medical must be done prior to interview day. Also - anything YOU submitted (except the DS-3032) during NVC processing, must be turned in by HER, all originals (ya, I-864, DS-230, plus all supporting documents. The 'original docs for the DS-230' will be reviewed as well, and the birth certificate and marriage certificate SHOULD BE RETURNED to her - if not, have her ask for it.
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So, is there anything else you or anyone can think that I need to prepare once I get out of NVC? I am still colling paystubs, will print out any last emails before I go back for the interview.

If I were in yer shoes, I'd make sure that SHE turns in, on interview day, an updated 'evolution of relationship' letter. Make sure there is a paragraph in there covering HOW and in WHAT LANGUAGE you two communicate. Usually, if a ConOff decides there is a language barrier, expect a blue slip about it or an outright denial. No, I'm NOT speaking of 'emails, letters, skype, IM chat, telephone', but specifically LANGUAGE USED and communication ability. Put in that EOR , also, any red flags (review http://www.visajourn...hl__appointment )

Also - remember that I-130 petition? In the instructions are 6 types of evidence to submit, for bondafide marriage evidence. Redo your 'pack', bring all current, and make sure you have given her the UPDATED pack right prior to interview day. My initial 'pack' list is over at http://www.visajourn...c suggest you review yer pack, and update it.

The police certificate has a '1 year duration' on it - so review WHEN the police certificate was issued, compare the issuance date to the interview date (you'll get this in a bit), and IF the time gap is more than 1 year, have her get a new police certificate prior to interview day, to turn in on interview day.
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Whew!


Thanks, that was a lot... How to start..

When I sent in the DS-230 package I also emailed an updated EOR that was notarized and on the last page before the notary, I put a "outline" of the relationship for easier reading. You mention about them returning the Marriage certificate and birth certificates. As you know I only emailed them a copy, but I assume you are referencing the fact that during the interview they will of course look at these documents. Correct ? As of today they only have email copies of all documents. As far as the bona fide relationship "pack" is concerned the only things i can update are the phone bills, showing how much I've called her, skype sessions and emails. Oh, I guess I can bring a recent bill from the utility companies. And yes, of course recent pay stubs. I've also just received a new employer letter dated the 29th of April 2010. I will get yet another one right before I depart to be with her for the interview.

Her police certificate is good until Feb 2011, so I know we do not have go there again. Lets' see what else.....mmmmmmm

I've printed out several times each medical form and when i was with her I gave her a folder with all medical forms and instructions about vaccinations and anything to do with medical in the one folder for her to take to the medical once we have our interview date.

Yes, that is the website where I was reviewing all forms. I have downloaded all forms and have reviewed them and that is why I had these questions. I want to be assured that I am not missing anything. I tell you this Arthur from NVC... not a nice man at all. Work was really busy so once i get down with this post, I am going to call again. I actually have the number memorized for easier dialing.

Only other things I can think of doing is keep on there butts about my case.. Calling at least three times a day. You just never know what will happen. I received a notice that My emails were read today and that they are saying they have a package in review.. From that comment, it appears that they are "reviewing" our emails with all of the documents.

I guess I can only wait at this point. But I am sure that I can find something to read about, or to double check.

At this point, what else is there to do? Any advice? Anything else I can prepare for the interview? just trying to think ahead.


thank you very much
for your patience


OH,,, you think I should write one more short EOR, Hand written and include the fact that we DO communicate verbally In English???? I was going to write another short one in my own hand writing for her to hand in when she hands over her Passport. Oh, by the way tickets to China for June..... Expensive.... !! ouch !!!

Dan

Edited by Djwalker60, 03 May 2010 - 06:45 PM.

Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-03 18:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

OK,, just tried the web site, I am still able to login. But it has only been a few days and Yes, I will continue my daily, twice a day dialing campaign. I need to keep those people on their toes..

Dan



After reviewing what is contained in Packet 3 & Packet 4, brings up a few issues.

  • in P3, there is OF-169 K Instruction Packet, I would assume . NOT Needed with CR1 Case, Correct?
  • Packet 3 - There is a chinese formatted letter, what is it ?
  • Packet 4: Because NVC Will email me the appointment letter, any need to print out the Appointment letter in Packet 4?
  • OF-169 in Packet 4, Date 11/2005, Needed?
  • OF-171, Check List which I assume is just for our benefit to ensure we have all things, correct?
  • Any other forms needed from the Consulate Website for the interview?

I Keep calling and sometimes i get a good operator, if not I ask one question and call again. By the way if anyone is reading this, there is an operator named "Arthur" not nice man... if you get this guy, hang up and try again. He will not help you at all. I think he works day shift because I've been getting him a lot lately.

So, is there anything else you or anyone can think that I need to prepare once I get out of NVC? I am still colling paystubs, will print out any last emails before I go back for the interview.

Lastly, any last minute horror stories coming out of GUZ these days? Are they concentrating on anything special during the interviews?

Thanks Again
Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-03 08:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

try either the GZO or GUZ casefile #

IF NEITHER WORK, don't sweat this.

Pay attention to the online payment portal, as well - at some point, you won't be able to log in there - and that is sure sign of emminent 'case complete at NVC ' time tick.

IF there is an RFE, you will recv email notice about it. But I'm sure you'll catch it prior to any email, on your daily dialing compaign.


OK,, just tried the web site, I am still able to login. But it has only been a few days and Yes, I will continue my daily, twice a day dialing campaign. I need to keep those people on their toes..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-02 13:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

They probably would say "A What?" :unsure: All I want is for them to do the task at hand quickly and without issues. I realize that this is asking alot these days, but one must be optimistic... especially when dealing with such matters. Matters of my wife..

Dan



How do you use the "automated" system? it says to use your touch tone phone to enter the first three letters.. I tried and keeps saying it doesn't understand what i put in.. I guess I have to stick with talking with someone... or figure this out..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-02 12:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

nah - not at all :D

You can ask for a supervisor.

Heck, at this stage, you should ask for (also) an 'Electronic Processing Specialist' then see who comes to the phone.



They probably would say "A What?" :unsure: All I want is for them to do the task at hand quickly and without issues. I realize that this is asking alot these days, but one must be optimistic... especially when dealing with such matters. Matters of my wife..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-05-01 01:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Sounds like yet another "journey" in itself to understand the NVC.... I will keep calling and I'll probably call again before I leave work to see what happens. If it is this jerk guy, I'll hang up and try again and again.. I am sure you are correct about the Level of training... I'll keep calling until we get our interview date.... I can be persistant . :P


Any way of talking to a real "NVC Employee?" :blink:
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-30 18:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Yup - keep calling, keep that social experiment in play !!!!

Note down the answers, each time.

Make a database.

Study it

Then put together some confidence intervals (ya, break out yer stats book) and compute the probability of the next time you call, to receive the right answer.

Seriously.

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You receive different answers each time because each human that you talk to - has had different types of training at different times, and also has different 'time-in-service' compared to the last one you talked to. Also is problem about 'knowledge acquisition for NVC Electronic Processing' - most ppl at NVC know little to nothing about it.
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FWIW - these are not 'federal employees' that yer talking to - these are employees of SERCO, INC - and transit in/out of Serco at a whim. Mostly, they are trained to read the computer screen in front of them, and thats about it. It's a small percentage who have had any longevity at SERCO for NVC Processing Center, and can talk in any detail about 'stuff' for yer casefile.

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You think this is bad? Try calling the IRS or SSA - you'll experience FAR WORSE RESULTS.



Sounds like yet another "journey" in itself to understand the NVC.... I will keep calling and I'll probably call again before I leave work to see what happens. If it is this jerk guy, I'll hang up and try again and again.. I am sure you are correct about the Level of training... I'll keep calling until we get our interview date.... I can be persistant . :P
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-30 14:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

date of "official" receipt no real time tick, for this, for NVC Electronic Processing. Sorry.

If you are so inclined, call NVC back today, 3 different times (be sure to check in after 10 PM EST as well)

and ask the same , exact questions -

and notice the variance in the answers.

It'll give you something to do, whilst yer waiting.



So they will give different answers? Why? different people? Kind of odd, but again we are dealing with the federal government. As I said, this one women said the recieved "Both" Packages, the I-864 and the DS-230. Then just for grins while sitting here in work, I called back. Got this guy who was a real Butthead... Was not nice and said he cannot confirm what the lady said and that I need to wait 10 days. I'll call again later to see what they will say..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-30 13:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Yup, now ya wait. Sorry.

At this point, wait at least a week !



Called NVC today and they said that they are in receipt of the I-864 & DS-230 information and that they are reviewing those files as of today's Date. So, it was 2 Days from the time I emailed them the I-864 Files and only 1 day from the time I emailed them our DS-230 Documents to the to the date of "official" receipt. I guess you can call it an official receipt because they are "reviewing" the I-864 documents & DS-230 documents. They also told me that if all things are good, they schedule June Interview dates at the consulate during the 2nd week of May.. If so, this is very quick.....

Thanks again.. Now I wait and then call, wait and call.....etc........

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-30 12:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

DS-230 and all associated files emailed today at 1755hrs PST. Now what? I guess I just wait now? nothing else to email, or fill out? I guess I will just continue to bug NVC Daily to check the status. I did get automated response but still would like to know that they are working on it. So,,, Any suggestions at this Point? Any thing I can really do?

Dan


Ok..... Dumb Dumb Dan...

After all of the careful planning, making checklist, and checking my list many times,, in the subject line I put the wrong,, yes the wrong case number.... :bonk: SO I sent it all again with the correct case Number.. Any ideas how this will mess up the NVC? Delays?

What a dumb thing. SO all of you out there. Check Your Subject line Very Carefully.....

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-30 07:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

We'll Just emailed the I-864 documents.. Did all documents just fine.. then dan did a dumb dumb thing.. forgot to attach the cover sheet with the GZO Number... SOOOO I just sent another email with the GZO number - Part 2 and included ALL Documents again and this time the Document Cover Sheet with the GZO Number and the Document cover sheet with the GuZ Number.. I hope that will not confuse them. I guess I'll find out. I did recevie a automated response too. I called NVC and they said it would be ok since they can track the case and will see that I did send in all documents. I will send in the DS-230 tomorrow night..

Dan



DS-230 and all associated files emailed today at 1755hrs PST. Now what? I guess I just wait now? nothing else to email, or fill out? I guess I will just continue to bug NVC Daily to check the status. I did get automated response but still would like to know that they are working on it. So,,, Any suggestions at this Point? Any thing I can really do?

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-29 19:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

The wife has all of these documents with her. The Certified Copies, the English translations and I think she has the notarial certification of the translation.. I have scanned copies of these documents which I was going to email. Sounds right?

Almost done with the document processing.. don't want to screw up now.. :bonk: So I just want to be sure.. Just got off the line with NVC again and they will send me and email from NVCInquiry@state.gov for the interview,,, right?

Dan



We'll Just emailed the I-864 documents.. Did all documents just fine.. then dan did a dumb dumb thing.. forgot to attach the cover sheet with the GZO Number... SOOOO I just sent another email with the GZO number - Part 2 and included ALL Documents again and this time the Document Cover Sheet with the GZO Number and the Document cover sheet with the GuZ Number.. I hope that will not confuse them. I guess I'll find out. I did recevie a automated response too. I called NVC and they said it would be ok since they can track the case and will see that I did send in all documents. I will send in the DS-230 tomorrow night..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 23:16:00
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white books are NOT originals

white books are 'notarial translation documents' and include:

--certified copy of the original thing
--english translation
--notarial certification on the translation

GUZ IV unit understands the white books, very well.


The wife has all of these documents with her. The Certified Copies, the English translations and I think she has the notarial certification of the translation.. I have scanned copies of these documents which I was going to email. Sounds right?

Almost done with the document processing.. don't want to screw up now.. :bonk: So I just want to be sure.. Just got off the line with NVC again and they will send me and email from NVCInquiry@state.gov for the interview,,, right?

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 20:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

Dan - re - civil documents - translations -

Do you have White Books for police report, marriage certificate, birth certificate? IF SO - no need to 'add in ' the originals - as a certified copy of the original is inside each white book.

If you don't have white books, yup - by all means, include 'original' plus the translation.

Very cool for IV bill 'paid status'. I think yer lucky - in that NVC is seemingly 'back on track'. March and the first 3 weeks of April, was massive lag for this stuff, including EP casefiles.



when you mean "White Books" are these the originals? the wife has all of these. I just have scanned copies of everything on my computer in PDF Format. I'd figure it can't hurt if i sent it all it with the DS-230. I went on the DOS Web site and looked at the documents they have listed there. I have all of these... This is a list I was going to send:

DS-230 Part 1 Signed
DS-230 Part 2 NOT Signed
Wife Birth Certificate copy
wife birth certificate translation
our marriage certificate
our marriage certificate translation
wife's police report
wife's police report translation
copy of wife's biographic page of her passport
P3 Supplment form signed by the wife with all information in Chinese. She did this when i was with her last week.
2 - Passport style photos... Should this be in jpg or pdf ???
IV Cover Sheet from the PAID NVC / DOS Webpage, just like the one from AOS Fee Bill
New EOR Letter Notarized.


Look good?

Thanks

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 20:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS - NVC

I'm happy NVC is vette-ing and verifying what I've said to you. There's a lesson there, right?

'via' -> 'via DHL'. Thank God yer not relying on DHL, or ye'd have another 4 months o waiting.



YAY !! Rock n Roll ! Time for jiaoxi !



Geez,, getting down to the end I think... Today I was unable to login using the GUZ number. I received a database error when trying to do so. Then I tried the new GZO number and it worked, along with the Invoice number. Now the IV Bill is showinng PAID. I guess at this point, I can email the NVC ALL Documents. I understand the I-864 and associated files. I believe I also understand the DS-230 and associated file. The associated files are those "civil" Documents, Correct?

  • Marriage Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate Translation
  • Police Report
  • Police Report Translations
  • Birth Certificate
  • Birth Certificate translations
  • P3 Supplment Form
  • 2 - Passport size photographs
  • copy of the biograhpic page from passport
  • Document Cover Sheet from IV Receipt Page

Ok, I feel like i am missing something here.... AM I ?

I hope to get both I-864 and the DS-230 Out by Friday Night..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 19:15:00
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Question: Or comment then question: NVC says I really do not need to send in a lot of paystubs, or all three years of W2 and tax returns / tax transcripts.. Should I listen to them? or just go ahead and email them three years of taxes, tax returns and W2 and employer letter? Just want to be sure I have all things

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 16:30:00
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GZO Numbers received today.. so about 5 Calendar days after they converted the case to electronic filing.. Now I will be sending in all of the files by Friday. Then when the IV Fee shows Paid, I will send in all DS-230 and associated files. Then wait for the approval, then interview date.. Getting closer..

OH NVC said this .. for anyone else going to Guangzhou or any other electronic processing.. NVC DOES SCHEDULE CASES INTERVIEW DATES FOR ELECTRONIC FILING...... ONLY. Standard cases sent via to the US Consulate are scheduled at the consulate level..

Sound right?

Dan


Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 13:52:00
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yup, keep twiddling with the files till you find the 'sweet spot'.


GZO Numbers received today.. so about 5 Calendar days after they converted the case to electronic filing.. Now I will be sending in all of the files by Friday. Then when the IV Fee shows Paid, I will send in all DS-230 and associated files. Then wait for the approval, then interview date.. Getting closer..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-28 13:39:00
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I have also read on the NVC site today that NVC DOES NOT schedule the interview date. The US Consulate in Guangzhou does,, true? I realize that is what it "says" but you cannot believe everything you read.

Oh, Still No GZO number....... It was approved for Electronic filing on the 23rd. but as of today... 27th still not GZO Number. Called again and said it takes at least 3 - 5 days... sound right? I just think I will call everyday.... Keep pushing them..

Dan


per your suggestions, since I have adobe acrobat professional I have an option to combine multiple PDF's into one file and then reduce the size. It should help. You think ok to take all three years of taxes and combine in to one file called "tax returns.pdf", and same for other files, such as pay stubs, tax transcripts. But I have only the 8 pages required for the I-864.. Should help..

Thanks again Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 22:41:00
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To be clear(er)

Electronic Processing at NVC for a casefile bound to in Guangzhou IV Unit.

The US Consulate in Guangzhou doesn't handle stuff for submittal whilst yer doing NVC Processing.
NVC does that.

The electronic casefile will be 'opened up' in Guangzhou IV unit from the SafeFile system, once NVC has finished all.


I have also read on the NVC site today that NVC DOES NOT schedule the interview date. The US Consulate in Guangzhou does,, true? I realize that is what it "says" but you cannot believe everything you read.

Oh, Still No GZO number....... It was approved for Electronic filing on the 23rd. but as of today... 27th still not GZO Number. Called again and said it takes at least 3 - 5 days... sound right? I just think I will call everyday.... Keep pushing them..

Dan

Edited by Djwalker60, 27 April 2010 - 10:24 PM.

Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 22:23:00
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No offense intended Dan.


None Taken.. All Good....

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 21:05:00
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I realize that this is about the Electronic Processing via the US Consulate in Guangzhou. I am hoping that my experiences here also will help others going through the same Consulate. Sorry if this is boring or mis-leading to others. :blink: But I am sure that any and all of you would do the same to get your wife here. The information provided to me has been very valuable and has assisted me in many ways. :D

Current we are awaiting our GZO number for electronic processing. And Darnel, Yes You are correct WAITING is a must for the GZO Number. I also took your advice and sent a few test emails.. All come out to about 20 Megs.. Only way to cut it down is to exclude some information and put into yet another email.. Such as in the subject line put case number - Part 1 or Part 2.. What do you think about that, or do you think 20 - 21 megs is ok? I asked this question to NVC, they did not seem to have an answer on that one.

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 19:40:00
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NVC sets the appointment, within 5 days of 'case complete' at NVC, for some date 15 to 45 days past the setting date.


Thanks again... sounds like it is pretty quick after NVC is done.. Geez 15 days.. that would be tight to get a ticket and get out there....... 30 days would be best.... Called NVC again.. this time was told I should have GZO within 2 days.. Seems as if things happen a lot faster after USCIS and doing the electronic processing..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 16:36:00
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Hi Darnell:

just a quick question: Do you know if NVC sets the interview date for Guangzhou Electronic Processing? or does it come from the Consulate itself? I hope NVC because I have read it will be within 30 days... true?

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 13:32:00
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We'll as you said,, Wait.. Just called the NVC again and talked with another woman whom seemed a bit more up on the Electronic processing. As She said to Wait until I have the new GZO Number.. Still No number ... :hehe: When? How long you think it should take? She confirmed it was "Approved" but still nothing, no number..... We'll I will get everything ready to go and create the Cover page and convert it to pdf with everything I am sending.. I think I'll only send 6 monts of Pays stubs now,, but will take 2.5 years with to the interview.. Never can have enought with Guangzhou Consulate.. Anything else you can think of I can do while waiting for the GZO Number? then After that ,, just send in the emails.... Oh... Who will give us an interview date? NVC or the Consulate?

Oh, by the way.... just for information........ NVC Says that the Employer letter should be dated within three (3) months of the signing of the I-864..

Dan


Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 12:55:00
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Good Idea about sending the "email" to my other email accounts to see about file size. I'll get that done today also. So, I will call again and see if I can get my GZO number.. Do not need any issues..

Dan


We'll as you said,, Wait.. Just called the NVC again and talked with another woman whom seemed a bit more up on the Electronic processing. As She said to Wait until I have the new GZO Number.. Still No number ... :hehe: When? How long you think it should take? She confirmed it was "Approved" but still nothing, no number..... We'll I will get everything ready to go and create the Cover page and convert it to pdf with everything I am sending.. I think I'll only send 6 monts of Pays stubs now,, but will take 2.5 years with to the interview.. Never can have enought with Guangzhou Consulate.. Anything else you can think of I can do while waiting for the GZO Number? then After that ,, just send in the emails.... Oh... Who will give us an interview date? NVC or the Consulate?

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 12:34:00
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Good Idea about sending the "email" to my other email accounts to see about file size. I'll get that done today also. So, I will call again and see if I can get my GZO number.. Do not need any issues..

Dan
Djwalker60MaleChina2010-04-27 12:02:00