May 2010 CR1 filers

[RabRiz 1]

Finally, SIGN IN FAILED, May 18, 2010!! What happened? Yes, I woke up, yes, I signed in ..., and, yes, Sign in failed!

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Called NVC, the operator said my case was not completed, let me call back tomorrow. And, she said Interview Date schedules on the second week of each month

Looking forward to tomorrow

Congrats lilib .

Mine was SIF on May 19th. But don't know the interview date yet. I see yours was assigned the next day. How did you find out about your interview date? Did you call and ask about it or did you get an email notification? I have called twice and both times operator told me they are done with June dates and have to wait for July. But I can still see couple of packets were sent on DHL that belonged to May 19 and May 20th Reference, for Islamabad. I am wondering if one of those packets happened to be mine but the operator might not have the information. I am going to call today again to find out but not sure what to ask for?

[Jen and Geert 4]

Make sure you keep your VJ timelines up-to-date if you have made one!

I thought I'd post the checklist I'll be using for the Next step following our NOA2 and this might be anywhere from 3-6 months away, but I'm sure it's something we can encourage each other to get prepared for

This is a general checklist so adjust it to suit your needs or if you think something important was forgotten just post it please.

Forms for NVC:

___Form DS 230, Parts I and II

___Form DS 3032, Choice of Address and Agent

___Form I-864, Affidavit of Support

___Form I-864A Contract between sponsor and household member

Documents to accompany I-864

___Copy of Spouse/sponsors income tax returns for the last three years, with W-2s

___ Proof of sponsors employment (ex: can be an employment letter)

Documents to accompany Form I-864A

___ Proof of household join sponsor lives with primary sponsor (ex: drivers licence)

___ Proof that joint sponsor is related to primary sponsor (ex: birth certificate)

___ Copies of household join sponsors tax returns for last three years. (2009, 2008, 2007)

___ Proof of joint sponsors employment (ex: employment letter)

Documents for beneficiary to obtain:

___ Original and one photocopy of birth certificate

___ Original and one photocopy of marriage certificate

___ Original USCIS NOA 2 (Form I-797)

___ Two color photographs (passport style)

___ Police Certificate if available

Fees (That I know about)

DS-230 = $400.00

I-864 = $70.00

Edited May 21, 2010 by Jen and Geert

[Jen and Geert 4]

I think, that we will know any news next week. I very much hope, that we will receive NOA1 on my son. I would not like to send one more case. It can borrow 2 weeks. Then the difference in petitions will be greater. But while we wait and we hope for the best.

I will inform here about all news. But something is not visible other May competitors of the visa. Probably we are one here who has submitted petitions in May.

All the best!

How are things going Richard&Elena? Hope things will get fixed with your situation soon.

[Jen and Geert 4]

It's so quiet on here now, I guess after noa1 theres not much going on till noa2 =/.

[G&G 0]

Hi All,

I and my wife just sent our papers last week!

Joining the gang of May 2010 CR-1 filers!!

I have a couple of questions:

(1) Assuming it takes between 120-150 days until NOA2, when should I start requesting Police Clearance Certificates for my wife (from India) so that we are ready for DS-230/I-864 filing with NVC.

(2) On a similar note, is it ok to have the medical exam done around/ just before NOA2, hoping that there would be no RFE. The medical exam results are valid till one year.

Thanks

G&G

[Abby62 23]

We are another MAY filers. Sent in I-130 package to Chicago, they received it today at noon..yipeee. Now what? I guess I wait for NOA1, then have my husband start working on his I-864? Not sure what else I can be doing..anyone??

[Atencio 43]

I mailed my I-130 in this past Saturday. I sent in a G-1145 form. Hope it helps calm the nerves.

Thanks for list Jen and Geert

[richard&elena 0]

How are things going Richard&Elena? Hope things will get fixed with your situation soon.

Hi Jen and Geert!

Unfortunately we do not have any news. We are in waiting. Only we have subscribed for updatings of our petitions on site USCIS. But my husband tells me that we have to wait their answer. May be later we will write e-mail them.

Waiting is the most difficult in visa process.

I noticed on USCIS. They changed time for petitions I-130. Now it is 6 months not 5 as was early.

Hope you will be more happy in this process!

All the best!

[Bern. 3]

We are another MAY filers. Sent in I-130 package to Chicago, they received it today at noon..yipeee. Now what? I guess I wait for NOA1, then have my husband start working on his I-864? Not sure what else I can be doing..anyone??

I-864 isn't needed until you get your NOA2 and hit the NVC phase, my advice is get your husband to get ahold of the IRS at 1(800)829-1040 and request tax transcripts for the last 3 years. They're absolutely free.

As a beneficary, if you don't have a long-form copy of your birth certificate, I suggest you get one. You will be required to send in an original birth certificate and marriage certificate at the NVC phase. :B Youll get them back at the interview though.

Good luck. :B

[Java917 1]

Just sent in paperwork 2 weeks ago. Got my NOA1 on May 19...

Still not able to look my case up online, but called and lady told me its in and that the system just lags a bit.

I guess we all will just wait. According to alot of the timelines up here CSC is processing cases pretty quick...

[Jen and Geert 4]

Hi All,

I and my wife just sent our papers last week!

Joining the gang of May 2010 CR-1 filers!!

I have a couple of questions:

(1) Assuming it takes between 120-150 days until NOA2, when should I start requesting Police Clearance Certificates for my wife (from India) so that we are ready for DS-230/I-864 filing with NVC.

(2) On a similar note, is it ok to have the medical exam done around/ just before NOA2, hoping that there would be no RFE. The medical exam results are valid till one year.

Thanks

G&G

Awesome!, Congrats and welcome to the May filers group =)

1) For info on police certificates in india link below

it also mentions their valid up to one year

Mumbai Consulate

2)for me personally we won't get hubby a medical until we got apointment letter to be on safe side, I think you have to have the appointment letter in hand to get the medical exam?

Anyways I'm sure someone might be able to answer these questions better than me as I'm in the same boat as all the other may filers being a novice at this process and all

[Jen and Geert 4]

We are another MAY filers. Sent in I-130 package to Chicago, they received it today at noon..yipeee. Now what? I guess I wait for NOA1, then have my husband start working on his I-864? Not sure what else I can be doing..anyone??

Hi Congrats and Welcome!

Yes! Wait for the NOA1 to come in the mail also get familiar with the Next process at NVC which will be once you receive your NOA2 (will be awhile you can look up processing times etc.) if you scroll up on this thread you can see my NVC checklist it might help you get an idea of what kinds of things to be gathering!

Best of luck keep us updated,

Jen and Geert

p.s.- Everyone keep your timelines updated please!

[Jen and Geert 4]

I mailed my I-130 in this past Saturday. I sent in a G-1145 form. Hope it helps calm the nerves.

Thanks for list Jen and Geert

Hey Atencio welcome to the thread and congrats!

I wish I had filed the G-1145, but it worked out fine for me without it also, I hope it helps to calm you, try not to get too stressed (which is hard to do, for me too lol.)

Keep us updated!

Best of luck,

Jen and Geert

[Jen and Geert 4]

Hi Jen and Geert!

Unfortunately we do not have any news. We are in waiting. Only we have subscribed for updatings of our petitions on site USCIS. But my husband tells me that we have to wait their answer. May be later we will write e-mail them.

Waiting is the most difficult in visa process.

I noticed on USCIS. They changed time for petitions I-130. Now it is 6 months not 5 as was early.

Hope you will be more happy in this process!

All the best!

Yes I saw the change from 5 to 6 months it really sucks, alas thats the way it is I guess! The whole "patience is a virtue" philosophy really puts us to the test for sure. I pray that you'll have some relief soon.

Good luck,

Jen and Geert

[Jen and Geert 4]

I-864 isn't needed until you get your NOA2 and hit the NVC phase, my advice is get your husband to get ahold of the IRS at 1(800)829-1040 and request tax transcripts for the last 3 years. They're absolutely free.

As a beneficary, if you don't have a long-form copy of your birth certificate, I suggest you get one. You will be required to send in an original birth certificate and marriage certificate at the NVC phase. :B Youll get them back at the interview though.

Good luck. :B

Right, once you get the tax transcripts (last three tax years) you can fill out as much as you can or all of it if you have the information together and then check, sign and date it when your ready to mail it (when NVC requests it later on) that way it's not rushed to put them together at the last minute which would be bad, thats when we tend to make more mistakes rushing to make deadlines, try to be prepared as you can you won't regret it!

Anyone who doesn't know what they need to get ready for next steps can check the NVC checklist that I wrote further up in this thread or go check out the guides on the this vj website they are useful also =).