Liz09

pushbrk, I was editing my post as you were replying. The application is not the only paperwork that's look at. I am not saying that documents don't get separated, but having a cover letter explaining this and the copy of the marriage license, plus (NONE) written on the application makes it highly unlikely they'll be any issues later on. You're right Maria ---- Gonzalez wouldn't get addressed like this, but nor would mail go out like this either: Maria (NONE) Gonzalez. Anyways, the OP can always contact any of the processing offices and see what they'd suggest.

I think (NONE) will be the best thing to write, as ---- may be seen as not completing the application properly and later resulting in a RFE (request for further information). Because the person(s) looking at the application will not know if a)she doesn't have a surname b)she does, but it is unknown (which happens) c)a typing mistake made by the petitioner thinking he/she was filling in another section...and so on.

Furthermore, the instructions indicate to write NONE if the beneficiary or petitioner has never used another name then the one being used to file, so it's unlikely they'll think it's referring to a surname. But again as a "just in case", explain this situation in the cover letter which will be validated by the copy of the marriage certificate and further evidence that your wife doesn't have a surname, and not that NONE is it. So I'd use ALL CAPS and parenthesis as a double safeguard to avoid 'none' being mistaken as her surname.

I think (NONE) will be the best thing to write, as ---- may be seen as not completing the application properly and later resulting in a RFE (request for further information). For example, the instructions indicate to write NONE if the beneficiary or petitioner has never used another name then the one being used to file. Again, the cover letter and copy of the marriage certificate will further point to the fact that your wife doesn't have a surname, and not that NONE is it. So I'd use parenthesis as a double safeguard,as not to be mistaken as her surname.

Furble, as suggested by Gosia & Tito, write none for the surname...but I'd also explain in the cover letter why this is the case (the norm in your wife's culture). Plus, this will be visible hence confirmed in docs you send(i.e. her first name only on the copy of the marriage certificate, since at the initial stage her birth certificate/record is not requested). Such cases are not new to immigration officials, so no worries. Best of luck to you both!

-Liz

Too sweet! May you both share a lifetime of happiness together.

AMEN!!!!!!!! lol I am anxiously and patiently waiting...

AMEN! It's funny that when my husband found out the good news he wanted to scream, but because there was a handyman fixing some things in his home he had to contain himself till later in the day. I am sure when you get your NOA2 we'll hear a virtual YEAHHHHHH!

Ok so let me see if i'm understanding this correctly. So, if the cosponsor makes $9.02 per hour and works 40 hours a week that is 360.80 a week multiplied by 52 is $18,761.60...which is just over a little. Is that ok? And, also all year up until this week she worked 40 hours but it will change this week to 35 hrs a week which would be $16,416.40....so what should we count? The 35 hrs a week or 40? And, my last question was i am in Cairo and filed here...the I-130 was approved and we are waiting to get the package from DHL with all the forms we need to fill out..which i am assuming the AOS will be in there for me to fill as i am the sponsor. Will the embassy send her an I-864 and she sends it back to them or can she print it out and fill it and send it to me here in Cairo and i submit it when i send back the papers to the embassy? Thanks so much for replying...this is helping me out so much!!

This is a little over for two people, not three or more. If using a cosponsor their income should cover not only you and your husband but the cosponsor and any other person/people in their household.

The employment letter is not mandatory

Great news! One less thing to do.

It depends what country you have a drivers license from if you have to take the test again.

Thank you KeyWest for replying. I don't speak of a foreign DL, I mean an international one which allows a person to drive in all or most countries. I know that you can drive with one here in the US, but wonder if it can be used to acquire a FL DL without all the testing.

My suggestion to you: forget about employment letter (this is exactly what I'm gonna do) and just use your last pay-stub as evidence of your employment and current income. I hope it has "Year to date" income (or have 4-6 month checks if there's no) and the date your pay-check was issued (and the period it covers).

Hi Nickky,

I thought the employment letter is mandatory to include, hence not optional. Have you heard/read otherwise?

Do you guys know if someone with an international license can get a permanent Florida DL without taking the driving test?

Thank you for your reply, JoeVisa. I'll be writing the case no. on the I-864, I was just wondering what others were doing about the original civil docs.

Thank you Navyk for your reply. I guess the verdict is in ...I'll stick with post-it notes. I was going to write the info on the blank back side of the originals because I didn't want to deface them in any way, but post-it notes will do.

Thanks to all!

Give CSC a call at the number JoeVisa provided and they'll send you a new NOA1 with the information entered. There was an error on my NOA1 and in a few days after calling CSC I received a revised one in the mail.

Thank you both, Penguin_ie and calibob. 2008-2010 it is .

btw, I have a cousin who is going through this same process (still waiting for her NOA2, but it should be any day now) and she has been out of work so far this year though this week secured a position starting in Jan as well as now has a co-sponsor... So my question is, by her not working this year and provided her NVC Case # is available, can she immediately come January send the I-864 but instead representing 2009--2011, considering there will be nothing to file for 2011?

calibob, thank you for replying and sharing your tip. Writing the information in pencil on the originals is also a great idea.

Considering 2012 is almost here and NVC could take a month to generate a case number, if not more, I am wondering if my paperwork gets in during the month of Jan what do I write for Q. 25 on the I-864 form? 2011, 2010, 2009 or 2010, 2009, 2008?

Thank you,

Liz

togetherforever13 thank you for the great tip. I'll be using post-it notes for the originals and writing the case number on the copies.

Best wishes to you on your visa journey,

Liz

Should the NVC Case # be written on the original documents (I don't want to invalidate their authenticity) requested for the AOS or just on the copies?

ETA: I meant for the IV Package, DS-230

Thank you,

Liz

JaHoney after reading your post I am tempted to call NVC next week to see if my case number is available. My NOA2 was approved on 11/01 and I have already received the hard copy. I am wondering if you were reprimanded for not waiting the 30 days as indicated on the NOA2?

Casprd thank you for your reply. My husband is the beneficiary. Some countries keep expired passports (unlike in the US), and his is one of them.

I checked old threads related to the subject but didn't see a definite answer for my particular situation. Here goes... my husband has a valid passport (it expires in July)for the upcoming process of sending docs to the NVC (still no case number as recently approved, though surely we'll be set to send paperwork in before Feb), but most likely come interview time his passport will no longer be valid (say an interview from Feb onwards). So can we use his current passport for his paperwork at the NVC (which should still be valid by the time the NVC has our file entered) and then come time for the interview present the renewed passport? I am just wondering if the passports are compared as they won't match come interview time. Also, my husband can't renew his passport before it has less than 6 mo.; therefore, not an option now.

Thank you,

Liz

Congratulations!!!!

Thank you, Cherico. I hope you get your good news soon! It should be any day now .

Well it seems that those of us waiting since June or July are getting our NOA2s, or soon will. I did! I was notified that my hard copy will arrive in the mail in a few days. My priority date was June 17th (CSC). So, I was coming real close to the 5 month mark. It's great to see that the slow months are catching up. I am wishing a speedy approval for all of those patiently (or not )awaiting their good news.

CanadaLove, thank you for your detailed replied...much appreciated. Very helpful information!

Best of luck on your visa journey,

Liz