Updated IR-5 Guide

[hotmom17 3]

thanks for this very useful step by step guide. im starting to file for my mom this month.

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

thanks for this very useful step by step guide. im starting to file for my mom this month.

Hello hotmon17! I'm glad you find my guideline useful. Good luck with your mom's visa.

[hotmom17 3]

hi, do I need a new birth certificate? mine is 6 years old.

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

hi, do I need a new birth certificate? mine is 6 years old.

No, birth certificate does not expire.

[JennyL 0]

I just got a checklist for my dad case that I didn't submit original petitioner birth certificate, original petitioner marriage certificate. I sent all these original docs in my mom's package, together will a copies of all these docs in my dad's package. Mom's & Dad's packages was included in the same envelope. I also wrote a letter to let NVC know that original docs are in my mom's package, and still get a check list. Please advice what i need to do.

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

I just got a checklist for my dad case that I didn't submit original petitioner birth certificate, original petitioner marriage certificate. I sent all these original docs in my mom's package, together will a copies of all these docs in my dad's package. Mom's & Dad's packages was included in the same envelope. I also wrote a letter to let NVC know that original docs are in my mom's package, and still get a check list. Please advice what i need to do.

This is not uncommon. I've seen other situations like this.

My best advise is to resubmit the documents. You could also call NVC and verify with them because I've seen "False Checklist" being sent also.

[hotmom17 3]

hi sis, pls help"

which one is the add if im going to mail my papers?

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service:

USCIS

P.O. Box 804625

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS

Attn: I-130

131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

hi sis, pls help"

which one is the add if im going to mail my papers?

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service:

USCIS

P.O. Box 804625

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

For Express mail and courier deliveries:

USCIS

Attn: I-130

131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

If you're using USPS,send it to the first address. Otherwise, send it to the 2nd one.

[Bootylicious 0]

<p>I do see a lot of posts here asking "What's next?", so I thought I'd share the guide that I made for myself. Hope somebody will find this useful. Though I'd like recommending to anybody to follow the Wiki Guide as I find it very helpful myself. It provides more specific details that my guide does not cover. I also welcome suggestions and comments with the following guide when necessary. Good luck to all! -J for Jona PS: I've attached all the necessary links to forms and websites for quick access. IR-5 PROCESS: USCIS

• File a petition Fee $420/petition *one mailing but separate each petition with binder/paper clip or manila folder
  • Mother
  • Form I-130
  • My Certificate of Naturalization (copy)
  • My birth certificate (copy)
  • My marriage certificate (copy)
  • Check for $420 payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Form G-1145, E-Notification
• Father
  • Form I-130
  • My certificate of naturalization (copy)
  • My birth certificate (copy)
  • My marriage certificate (copy)
  • Parents Marriage Certificate (copy)
  • Check for $420 payable to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Form G-1145, E-Notification
• Submit above-listed documents to USCIS Chicago or Phoenix Lockbox

NATIONAL VISA CENTER

• Choice of Agent
• Submit request, once case # and invoice # is available, at: DS-261, Online Choice of Address and agent

• Affidavit of Support (AOS)
  • Affidavit of Support Payment - $88 for both
    • Send documents (Separate file but one mailing):
    • Affidavit of Support for petitioner (me)
    • Form I-864
    • Letter of employment
    • Paystubs (6 months)
    • Joint tax return transcripts (3 years)
  • Affidavit of Support for joint sponsor (spouse)
    • Form I-864
    • Letter of Employment
    • Paystubs (6 months)
    • Joint tax return transcripts (3 years)
• Mail documents to:

National Visa CenterAttn: DR31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

• Immigrant Visa (IV)
• Complete application at: DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application - $230/applicant
• Mail Civil documents (Original and a COPY) to:

National Visa CenterAttn: DR31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

Civil Documents:

• Beneficiary:
  • NSO (National Statistics Office in the Philippines) birth certificate
  • NSO marriage certificate (1 for each)
  • Copy of biographic page of PASSPORT
  • 2X2 photos (2 for each) write with PENCIL: NVC Case # & DOB
  • Original NBI Clearance (check with your country's requirement - this may not be requiired)
  • Original Police Clearance (check with your country's requirement - this may not be requiired)
• Petitioner:
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certified-copy of Marriage Certificate
  • Copy of my passport Biographic page
  • Copy of Naturalization Certificate

US EMBASSY

• Medical Exam - Fee $223.35/applicant paid in Philippines Pesos in current Exchange rate (varies by country)
• Documents to bring:
• Appointment letter from NVC or email confirmation from Visa Information & Appointment Service (original and 2 photocopies)
• Passport
• 2x2 Photos (4 each)

• Interview
• Documents to bring
• Appointment Letter (other documents below are NOT required but I'd prefer to bring them in case they ask for it because I've read on some posts regarding cases where documents got lost during the process)
• Original birth certificate
• Original marriage certificate
• Copy of my birth certificate
• Copy of my Naturalization certificate
• Copy of my passport
• Black pens
• AOS packet copies
• IV packet copies

• Visa delivery

• Attend CFO Seminar

• Pay Immigrant Visa Fee - $165/person at USCIS - ELIS IV Payment Online

Hi Jd petitioner and anyone who can help me, do I have to send a proof of authorization to work or citizenship certificate to NVC in regards to i864a(household member's contract)?

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

Hi Jd petitioner and anyone who can help me, do I have to send a proof of authorization to work or citizenship certificate to NVC in regards to i864a(household member's contract)?

No need to send any of that for Affidavit of Support documents. Citizenship certificate is only required for the petition (i-130).

With that being said, I have to update this Guide again since I listed to submit the Citizenship certificate in the Civil Documents.

[Bootylicious 0]

No need to send any of that for Affidavit of Support documents. Citizenship certificate is only required for the petition (i-130).

With that being said, I have to update this Guide again since I listed to submit the Citizenship certificate in the Civil Documents.

Thanks for ur reply

[mnlDad 12]

Please enlighten me. The wiki on NVC process mentioned that there is no need for the BIN, however, the DS-261 (choice of Agent) screen shot sample shows a field asking for the BIN. Is the BIN really needed or not? Please advise. Thanks.

[J_d_Petitioner 17]

Please enlighten me. The wiki on NVC process mentioned that there is no need for the BIN, however, the DS-261 (choice of Agent) screen shot sample shows a field asking for the BIN. Is the BIN really needed or not? Please advise. Thanks.

No it's not. Don't worry about it.

[R and F 34]

I will give my complete guide soon also to you guys. And this will be for Morocco.

Farid petitioned for his mom also and we are near the end. I will let you guys know how interview goes next month. We are praying so hard for her to get approved. Interview is September 15th in Casablanca. I am losing my mind, thank you very much.

[mnlDad 12]

Hi All, anyone had experience sending inquiry via email to NVC?

How long do they normally reply? If they even reply

Thanks.

Edited August 29, 2014 by mnlDad