I-864 & DS-3032 Packages

[nica_chica3 0]

How long does it take to receive the I-864 & DS-3032 packages from NVC? The AOS Payment was marked as PAID last Wednesday or Thursday and the IV Bill was marked as PAID last Thursday or Friday. So it's been a week so far...starting to get antsy...

[Saylin 1,605]

How long does it take to receive the I-864 & DS-3032 packages from NVC? The AOS Payment was marked as PAID last Wednesday or Thursday and the IV Bill was marked as PAID last Thursday or Friday. So it's been a week so far...starting to get antsy...

Er, don't wait for NVC to send you instructions. Just send the AOS and IV packages immediately. Unfortunately, you've just wasted a week. You could have had a case complete by now!

[nica_chica3 0]

Er, don't wait for NVC to send you instructions. Just send the AOS and IV packages immediately. Unfortunately, you've just wasted a week. You could have had a case complete by now!

Well, I haven't actually wasted the week...I'm still waiting on getting the signed DS-230 from my husband which should be here by the end of the week and he also renewed his passport which will not be ready til the 20th and I have to wait to get the copy of his biographic page and expiration date. But, I thought I had read somewhere on here that even though I've already printed and filled out the forms, I should wait til I received the packets before I send it in. So, you are saying I don't have to wait? As soon as I have everything, I can go ahead and send it in?

[Jullieta 0]

Hey Saylin

I have a few queries regarding my CR1 upgrade. Recently my approved I-130 application has been upgraded from F2A to CR1.

I spoke with a NVC representative last week she told me that I have to wait for certain forms that NVC will email me in a week or two and then only I can send the filled forms back to NVC.

- Can I download the forms from some websites and send it?

- Could you kindly let me know what are the documents that I need to gather so that I can work on it proactively.

And I also have a couple of questions regarding my Police Clearance Certificate and choice of representative:

- I am an Indian Passport-holder and currently residing in Toronto. I have a PCC issued by The Indian Consulate, Toronto, Canada in August 2011. But from the last 1.8 years I am living in Canada. Kindly suggest do I need to apply for a Canadian PCC and these PCCs are valid for how many days?

- My second question is in the form 3032 I need to mention the name of a representative. Does this mean if I am mentioning my attorney's name on it then he has to accompany me to the interview? In my case, though my attorney helped me in filling my F2A, he lives in California, USA and my interview will be in Montreal, Canada. It will be very expensive on our part if the same attorney is going to accompany me to the interview. And i would prefer a local attorney who deals with CR 1 Cases in Montreal. Kindly, advise!!! And please, let me know if anybody knows about a good attorney for CR1 visa type in Montreal Canada.

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards

Jullieta

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Montreal, Canada

Marriage : 2010-10-09

I-130 Sent : 2010-12-08

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-12-14

I-130 Approved : 2011-05-10

NVC Received : 2011-05-26

Case upgraded from F2A to CR 1: 2011-13-10

Nationality of the Beneficiary: Indian

[Saylin 1,605]

Well, I haven't actually wasted the week...I'm still waiting on getting the signed DS-230 from my husband which should be here by the end of the week and he also renewed his passport which will not be ready til the 20th and I have to wait to get the copy of his biographic page and expiration date. But, I thought I had read somewhere on here that even though I've already printed and filled out the forms, I should wait til I received the packets before I send it in. So, you are saying I don't have to wait? As soon as I have everything, I can go ahead and send it in?

Oh I'm glad you weren't just waiting on NVC and you're waiting on documents.

But nope, don't wait for NVC to send you anything. Otherwise you could be waiting awhile. I never received anything from NVC about sending packages in. Many, many, many people here send the packages as soon as the bills appear as PAID. If you want to wait for notice by NVC, go for it, but I warn you, you might be waiting a few weeks. Don't waste any more time and send them as soon as you have all the documents/forms ready. If you've got the AOS package ready, then I'd suggest sending that. Then once you have the remaining IV documents, send the IV package.

Good luck!

Hey Saylin

I have a few queries regarding my CR1 upgrade. Recently my approved I-130 application has been upgraded from F2A to CR1.

I spoke with a NVC representative last week she told me that I have to wait for certain forms that NVC will email me in a week or two and then only I can send the filled forms back to NVC.

- Can I download the forms from some websites and send it?

- Could you kindly let me know what are the documents that I need to gather so that I can work on it proactively.

And I also have a couple of questions regarding my Police Clearance Certificate and choice of representative:

- I am an Indian Passport-holder and currently residing in Toronto. I have a PCC issued by The Indian Consulate, Toronto, Canada in August 2011. But from the last 1.8 years I am living in Canada. Kindly suggest do I need to apply for a Canadian PCC and these PCCs are valid for how many days?

- My second question is in the form 3032 I need to mention the name of a representative. Does this mean if I am mentioning my attorney's name on it then he has to accompany me to the interview? In my case, though my attorney helped me in filling my F2A, he lives in California, USA and my interview will be in Montreal, Canada. It will be very expensive on our part if the same attorney is going to accompany me to the interview. And i would prefer a local attorney who deals with CR 1 Cases in Montreal. Kindly, advise!!! And please, let me know if anybody knows about a good attorney for CR1 visa type in Montreal Canada.

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards

Jullieta

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Montreal, Canada

Marriage : 2010-10-09

I-130 Sent : 2010-12-08

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-12-14

I-130 Approved : 2011-05-10

NVC Received : 2011-05-26

Case upgraded from F2A to CR 1: 2011-13-10

Nationality of the Beneficiary: Indian

Just a tip on forum etiquette: don't ask a question on a thread that is not related at all. Either create your own thread with your question, or ask a member through PM.

Anyways, here's my answer:

You can download the I-864 form from the USCIS website and since you're going through Canada, you'll be doing the online DS-260, which you can only fill out once the IV bill has been paid and appears so in the payment portal. I would suggest reading the wiki I wrote linked in my signature as it will help you with electronic processing (optional) and online forms (required).

If you're a resident of Canada, then yes, you need a PCC from Canada. Go either to your local police station, the RCMP, or a local agency that does PCCs. For Canada, the PCCs are valid for one year.

As for the DS-3032, you'll actually be filing the DS-261, an online form, required for Canadians (or residents in Canada). And no, the representative does NOT go to the interview. If it's an attorney, they'd actually NOT be allowed inside the consulate (well, I suppose if he's a US citizen, he'd be allowed as it's a US consulate, but not for the reason of accompanying you inside for an interview, but rather for emergency citizen reasons). And honestly, unless your case is EXTREMELY complicated, do NOT hire another attorney, it's so pointless throwing all that money away when you can get all your questions answered here on VJ for free.

[Jullieta 0]

Dear nica_chica3, Saylin

I am really sorry that I have posted my question on a thread started by nica_chika3

I am a newbie in VJ forum and got slightly confused as how to create a new thread.

My sincere apologies.

And Thanks Saylin for making me aware of this.

Best Regards

Jullieta