NVC Filers - March 2012

[lizka 3]

If you really want to take the risk of sending UN-Translated paperwork by all means go for it. We translated EVERYTHING just in case. What may cost now a few extra $$ to translate is worth more than having the whole process being delayed because we tried to not go the extra-mile to facilitate the papers to be translated into English.

and I quote:

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. So if you're in Spain and your birth certificate is in Spanish, no translation needed!!! Confirmed with NVC

just saying exactly what it states on NVC website and what two NVC operators confirmed, I also know from previous applicants that overstuffing the package with unnecessary documents slows down the process...

[TangoBravo 7]

and I quote:

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. So if you're in Spain and your birth certificate is in Spanish, no translation needed!!! Confirmed with NVC

just saying exactly what it states on NVC website and what two NVC operators confirmed, I also know from previous applicants that overstuffing the package with unnecessary documents slows down the process...

Foobaz123 was a different story, he even slowed down the NVC servers and caused a power outage when he sent his giant PDF file! :rofl: :rofl: ...will never remember that Foobaz!!

, it is REALLY up to you if you wanna send translations or not.

Edited March 21, 2012 by TangoBravo

[Divs 35]

Foobaz123 was a different story, he even slowed down the NVC servers and caused a power outage when he sent his giant PDF file! :rofl: :rofl: ...will never remember that Foobaz!!

, it is REALLY up to you if you wanna send translations or not.

[Saylin 1,605]

Careful guys... there's a difference between a recommendation and something you MUST do. The DOS website states (as Saylin quotes within the first 2 posts) that translations are NOT required necessarily. Either English or the official language where the consulate is (where the interview will take place). I also called 2 different NVC operators to confirm that translations are NOT required. There's nothing wrong with getting/submitting a translation, but its not required. Just sayin...

No, it might not be required, but I have seen people get a checklist for translations. That's why I recommend getting them.

please help

i read HERE that we (beneficiary) can email NVC isntead of MAILING them the DS 3032(Choice of Agent). that's it isn't it? once we email them the DS 3032, we don't have to fill out and print the form again?? or it is better to fill out and print it?? sounds a stupid question but i gotta ask thank u.

Yes, email them and that's it, no printing or mailing anything.

I did ask for the Invoice Identification Number by name, not the abbreviation. I was told that since the case was entered last night it wouldn't be available right away. The operator said I would receive that number in an email, but I plan to call later today to see if I can get it sooner.

I sent the Choice of Agent email using the template provided on the NVC shortcut. I figured I don't need the IIN# for that and since they are taking a week to respond to those I wanted to get it out as soon as possible.

Just because it was entered last night, does not mean the IIN can't be given to you. My case was entered on a Tuesday, and I got my case number, IIN, and BIN on that Tuesday. Just call back up and ask again. Some operators are dumb and refuse to give it to you and just tell you to wait for the email instead.

[Wolffsrain 7]

and I quote:

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. So if you're in Spain and your birth certificate is in Spanish, no translation needed!!! Confirmed with NVC

just saying exactly what it states on NVC website and what two NVC operators confirmed, I also know from previous applicants that overstuffing the package with unnecessary documents slows down the process...

Good luck with your process =]

[sheeshkabelle 153]

No case number yet. The usual 10-20 days speech. When I pointed out it's almost been 10 days she got snotty and said 'BUSINESS days' ya.. you have a nice day too.

Since I know some with my dates are getting numbers, NVC is going to get sick of hearing from me!

[Saylin 1,605]

wow, hard to believe, but i just called NVC and the lady pretty much barked back at me that NO TRANSLATIONS ARE NEEDED. Only the original documents??? Could this really be true??

If you have them, send them.

If you really want to take the risk of sending UN-Translated paperwork by all means go for it. We translated EVERYTHING just in case. What may cost now a few extra $ to translate is worth more than having the whole process being delayed because we tried to not go the extra-mile to facilitate the papers to be translated into English.

This is exactly my point Glad someone understands!

and I quote:

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. So if you're in Spain and your birth certificate is in Spanish, no translation needed!!! Confirmed with NVC

just saying exactly what it states on NVC website and what two NVC operators confirmed, I also know from previous applicants that overstuffing the package with unnecessary documents slows down the process...

Yes, we all know what the NVC website states. But I will say again, I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE GET A CHECKLIST FOR NOT SENDING IN TRANSLATIONS. Sure, your case might pass without translations, but on the other hand, they may not and you'll get a checklist. Do you want to waste a week or so slowing down the process?

[Gigli2008 70]

Wow! This thread has become very very long, so I apologize if the question I am about to ask has already been answered elsewhere. Please do me a favor and give me an answer anyway or re-link the previous answer.

I would like to use the option to email the Choice of Agent to NVC when case number has been issued. I am petitioning for my son who is 16 years old and currently in school and unfortunately does not have an email address or access to the internet where he is.

Question is, can I use MY email address to send his choice of agent on his behalf. The body of the Choice of Agent "form & sample" is worded in a way to be completed by the beneficiary (my son). So, will it be wrong if I "Petitioner" drafts a Choice of Agent email (for my son), put all the required info and then email it myself from my email address? My email address has all my names, so it will be evident who is sending email.

OR

Can I also complete the REAL DS-3032 form, sign my son's name at the bottom (with parent, next to his signed name), then scan the signed form to PDF, then email it myself.

Edited March 21, 2012 by Gigli2008

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Wow! This thread has become very very long, so I apologize if the question I am about to ask has already been answered elsewhere. Please do me a favor and give me an answer anyway or re-link the previous answer.

I would like to use the option to email the Choice of Agent to NVC when case number has been issued. I am petitioning for my son who is 16 years old and currently in school and unfortunately does not have an email address or access to the internet where he is.

Question is, can I use MY email address to send his choice of agent on his behalf. The body of the Choice of Agent "form & sample" is worded in a way to be completed by the beneficiary (my son). So, will it be wrong if I "Petitioner" drafts a Choice of Agent email (for my son), put all the required info and then email it myself from my email address? My email address has all my names, so it will be evident who is sending email.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

Your son is a minor, legally he can't sign/send anything, you as his parent have to. At least that's my understanding. Sending it from your email address shouldn't be an issue.

[VisaJourney2011 14]

If you really want to take the risk of sending UN-Translated paperwork by all means go for it. We translated EVERYTHING just in case. What may cost now a few extra $$ to translate is worth more than having the whole process being delayed because we tried to not go the extra-mile to facilitate the papers to be translated into English.

Yes!

Wow! This thread has become very very long, so I apologize if the question I am about to ask has already been answered elsewhere. Please do me a favor and give me an answer anyway or re-link the previous answer.

I would like to use the option to email the Choice of Agent to NVC when case number has been issued. I am petitioning for my son who is 16 years old and currently in school and unfortunately does not have an email address or access to the internet where he is.

Question is, can I use MY email address to send his choice of agent on his behalf. The body of the Choice of Agent "form & sample" is worded in a way to be completed by the beneficiary (my son). So, will it be wrong if I "Petitioner" drafts a Choice of Agent email (for my son), put all the required info and then email it myself from my email address? My email address has all my names, so it will be evident who is sending email.

OR

Can I also complete the REAL DS-3032 form, sign my son's name at the bottom (with parent, next to his signed name), then scan the signed form to PDF, then email it myself.

I have a feeling this thread will over over 200 pages !

Feb was only 115 Link: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/349966-nvc-filers-february-2012/page__st__1710

regarding ds-3032, we emailed from beneficiary's email account and cc'd the petitioner.

but when they replied after 7 days, they didn't reply all, so petitioner did not get the acceptance email. only beneficiary got it but thats okay.

Edited March 21, 2012 by VisaJourney2011

[Alia&Jerald 5]

Another day another wait...NVC could you please assign my interview date? It would greatly be appreciated!

[Trav&Shell 83]

Called...spoke to Casey...wow what a ray of robotic sunshine. "your case was received Mar 12/12, it hasn't been entered into the system yet, thank you."

Would be ok with that if my husband wasn't having a really awful day too...think I'll close my office door and cry now. Not tough enough for today, can I have a do-over?

[Gigli2008 70]

and I quote:

Translation Requirements

All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. So if you're in Spain and your birth certificate is in Spanish, no translation needed!!! Confirmed with NVC

just saying exactly what it states on NVC website and what two NVC operators confirmed, I also know from previous applicants that overstuffing the package with unnecessary documents slows down the process...

I agree with you @lizka. It makes sense that, German, Italy, Spain, Russia etc., (for example)would issue vital documents in those languages, german, italian, spanish and russian respectively. So why would translation be needed for documents that will be received by US Embassies/Consulates in those same countries. You would think that those Embassies/Consulates would be conversant with those languages already. I think the point of translations is for some countries whose main official language differs from some of the documents because that country has multiple languages and the documents might not necessarily be in the countries official language, especially the countries with non-alphabetic languages.

Do people from Mexico (for example) have their documents translated? Don't know so just asking.

But better be safe than sorry. If it does not take too much to get certified translations, I would go the extra mile to have them translated.

[bbz 2]

Another day another wait...NVC could you please assign my interview date? It would greatly be appreciated!

:whistle: O where o where is our IV bill oh wheree o where can it be :whistle:

[Divs 35]

:whistle: O where o where is our IV bill oh wheree o where can it be :whistle:

Ah, what a lovely song