mrsgeorge1

On 1/1/2020 at 2:38 PM, artcodex said:

have you got them scanned in, are they in pdf format ?

I have.. thanks for asking.. i ended calling nvc and they told me to submit summaries of assets from the bank of which i did and submitted all the documents at the beginning of this month.. hope it works out.

On 12/22/2019 at 11:16 PM, Jane Hat said:

Yes I have those ones. But not sure if I can put them all in one file. Or if they want the most recent in one file and the old ones in another. 

i hope u know sending all 3 of them is optional. u only required to send the most recent which is 2018...unless u do that and they still ask u to send the rest...otherwise just send the 2018 tax transcript.

On 12/27/2019 at 4:17 PM, Traveler101 said:

Yes, I -864 requires the signature, but I signed it on the computer through Adobe Reader. So I never used a pen. 

 

And for your question, just today I actually sent my original birth certificate by express mail to Ukraine. I hope it'll get there on time...

Unless thats something new and acceptable now.. all i know is u needed to physically sign ur document with pen..They never accepted in the past anything else.

On 12/24/2019 at 7:39 PM, RRPH said:

In October 2019 I received approved I-130 petitions for both of my parents. In November 2019 I have also received the welcome letters (NVC Case Number and Invoice ID number) from NVC. I have paid the NVC fees(both AOS fees and IV fees), but have not yet submitted either the IV package or the AOS package.

My parents have not yet decided on when they want to immigrate to the US. So, I would like to keep the I-130 and NVC case open as long as possible, till they decide. I read somewhere that NVC will keep the case open as long as I communicate with them, and that after one year of no communication, the case is closed.

Questions:

1. How long is an approved I-130 valid for?

2. How long can I keep the NVC Case Open?

3. How and what does one communicate with the NVC to keep the case open? And who communicates – can I as the petitioner communicate or do my parents as the applicants need to communicate?

I asked NVC when i decided to delay my approved i-130 for my husband.only now i have submitted all documents this new year. They had told me that as long as u keep in touch with them every now and then or once a year.. ur case stays open.. there is no end date or anything like that..just call them once in a while.. ur parents dont have to do that .. u the petitioner must do all that coz u have all their information.. i just hate the more than 30minutes of waiting on hold to talk to someone once u get thru.

On 1/1/2020 at 3:46 PM, andynguyen said:

use wecompress.com to compress it down

Thank u for ur response. I called NVC on Thursday and they told me i cud also use account summaries if i am having a hard time with bank statements. It wud be nice to hear from somebody who has used bank statements before and how they uploaded all of them.

Happy New Year great people!!..I need ur help..I am absolutely having a hard time uploading my bank statements to CEAC as part of my proof of assets. I have all my statements from 2 accounts of checking and 2 of savings. I did the affidavit of support without a joint sponsor coz i have enough (cash) assets to make up the difference. I know NVC doesnt want u to break down a file... they want all in one as i understand it. Can somebody who has done it before pliz help me out. I was thinking of going to Staples here in New york so they can put everything together and compress the file. i am technologically challenged. i dont even know how to put all the statements in one file.Somebody help me pliz. I was so hoping to send everything before the brand new year.

4 hours ago, Meagan and Andrew said:

Hi everyone!

 

We heard that my South African husband was documentarily qualified on April 8th and today (July 22) we have finally heard that his interview will be on August 21st!! Such a relief to finally have a date after such a long process!! 

 

Its seeming to me that it takes about 3.5 months from hearing you are DQ to getting an interview in joburg. Hope this information helps and that you all hear soon!

 

Meagan 

Congratulations for finally getting an interview date. wat a relief for u guys. wishing u all the best at the interview.

On 6/11/2019 at 4:55 AM, Meagan and Andrew said:

Hello,

 

My husband and I received a notice from the NVC telling us that we are now documentarily qualified and that they will work with the embassy in Johannesburg to schedule a visa interview. We got this email over two months ago now and have still not heard anything about an interview. Does anyone have any idea of how long it takes to get an interview scheduled in South Africa for the IR1/CR1 visa?

 

Any information would be super helpful! Thanks so much!

 

Meagan and Andrew

Congratulations for being documentarily qualified. i am interested in the answer u gonna get also becoz my husband will also be interviewed at the Johannesburg consulate at some point.

On 6/14/2019 at 4:43 PM, vince88 said:

My sister also wants to drag out her application for several years, do you think by submitting 1 docs at a time will extend the time limit for 1 year for each docs submission?

i have bn dragging mine since i paid all the fees at nvc..i have uploaded some documents but havent submitted any.. i called nvc yesterday and i remember asking the guy how i have to submit the documents.. he told me there is no time limit as long as i log into my ceac account and call nvc  once in a while.. i was totally received since i got my case number and all in november of last year.

On 6/14/2019 at 2:42 PM, gogo2400 said:

It's been 2 months since I got NOA2 but I'm still waiting my case number, I called NVC and told to send NOA2 to NVCresearch and I got an email from them telling me that  I don't have to do anything they are going to contact USCIS. Anybody knows when I can expect a response from them? are they going to give me a case number? what Can I expect?

u shud be getting it anytime now coz i got mine after 6/7 weeks or so.. i know the waiting is frustrating.

On 6/28/2019 at 12:21 AM, SABB said:

Are You sure? because NVC issue checklist for it............

U the sponsor fills out ur own and sign and date it.. whoever is  the joint sponsor has to do the same.. u cannot sign for somebody else..

21 hours ago, GraandTim said:

Does anyone know how long it will take for me to receive my NVC notification, how do we get in email or letter and who gets it petitioner or beneficiary? Received our NOA2 June 11 but it seems other people are getting theirs with in 2 to 3 weeks of NOA2. 

i got mine after 7weeks or so if am not mistaken. They will email u both if they have both of ur email addresses. u can call them and ask if they have received ur approved I-130 petition.. there is no harm in that.. i started calling after 4weeks i believe.

15 hours ago, Zubaria12 said:

How many years of tax return we have to upload on ceac nvc ?? Is it only most recent year or 3 years of transcript or tax return 

The most recent is the one required and the other 2yrs are optional.

On 4/16/2019 at 4:25 PM, Aj786 said:

I'm a U.S citizen sponsoring my wife with the I130. MY case was recently approved by Texas Service Center and is now being sent to NVC. I'm hoping to get a head start and start gathering and filing out the necessary documents now. Input and guidance would be appreciated

 

For AOS, my brother will be acting as a joint sponsor although I already make above the poverty line. Even though we live in the same household, would he use the I864A? or just the I864?

 

 

He would use the I-864A coz u live together and u r family.. u share the same address.

On 5/14/2019 at 11:20 AM, Mmefall said:

Hello guys!

My husband finally received his Visa appointment email!

CC 4.26.19

interview appt email came today 5.14

He is scheduled for interview on June 27th!

Hopefully the time between flies by

 

🙌🏾😁 I am sooo relieved 

Congratulations @Mmefall!!!.. u r at the end of this long journey.. am excited for u and ur hubby..am gonna start uploading documents soon but i have a question coz am gonna use a joint sponsor who is married..Am not sure which I-864 he should use. if they file jointly and have only one income.. do they both have fill out theI-864..which one???..If they both work and file taxes jointly..do they both have to fill out that form and which one exactly..if theres a link i can read all this.. it would be very helpful.

On 4/27/2019 at 3:32 AM, Mmefall said:

NVC Update**

Documents uploaded to ceac 3-5

Rejection of BC 3-29

Resubmitted 4-1

Rejected again 4-15

Reuploaded 4-16

Today we got documentarily qualified & that interview will be scheduled!

 

Yaaaay! one step closer 🙏🏾

Congratulations!!!!!.. i read u have an interview date if am not mistaken.

19 hours ago, nastra30 said:

Folks Visa was approved for my wife today. She said interview lasted only 3 minutes which included only 3 questions and small talk. Overall, she found it to be smooth.

Consulate: Accra

Q1. How did we meet?

Q2.How did husband initially go to the USA?

Q3. Has she traveled outside Ghana before?

Thanks to everyone for your help and contributions. All the best to you all.

@nastra30@nastra  @nastra30!!! God is good ..A very hearty congratulations to u Mr and Mrs!!!!..ur wife 's interview only lasting 3minutes is a dream for all of us wen its our turn too that we would be that lucky. U guys enjoy each other pliz dont disappear coz am gonna need u ..sorry am not here most of the time lately becoz i bn delaying moving forward on purpose..will soon upload documents..am totally gonna need to be intouch with u guys.

16 hours ago, nastra30 said:

Update: I got interview email letter today just 6 days after Case complete:

CC: 3/13/19

Interview letter: 3/19/19

Interview day: 4/25/2019

USEM: Accra, GH

 

I say more progress. Wishing everyone speedy interview appointment.

 A massive congratulations to u @nastra30!!!!!..This is very impressive to get an interview date less than 7days after case complete. Now its time to book ur medicals and hopefully the Drs are not overbooked..

16 hours ago, nastra30 said:

@mrsgeorge1 Where have you been hiding these days? I hope your case is proceeding smoothly and NVC is being nice to you.

@nastra30 Congratulations u guys coz i c u already have case complete!!!.. These days am laying low because am aiming for our 2 year anniversary so i havent even started collecting all documents right now..i just want u to be available when i start struggling with uploading documents at CEAC..Lord knows am not  a  tech person.. am still hesitant to scan my divorce decree coz it has a lot of pages.. i feel overwhelmed to be honest.

1 hour ago, MrsB2212 said:

Thank you!

 

Yes I really was nervous at first, but the wait from between documents submission and interview was so long (11:30 to 1pm!) that I began to fall asleep! So I lost my nervousness. 

 

Then I got nervous again as the lady before me at the counter was there for ages and now was raising her voice (you can really get the interview unless both people really raise their voice). It appeared she was arguing with the officer and also some what pleading with him. She was saying something about her sister being in a coma in hospital at some point, so she couldn’t get something or attend something due to that issue. The consular officer said something like (as loud as her) Ma'am I’m sorry about your sister, but at this time I’m not able to follow and establish the relationship between you with your husband so I cannot  .... and I didn’t hear the rest. 

She left in in a huff. 

 

I was thinking oh no im

gonna be called to the officer who is maybe already annoyed 🤭🤷🏽‍♀️

But someone else was  was called instead.

Then I got called right after, but to another counter with a pleasant female officer. She had a nice smile. Very welcoming. 

I noticed she was married so I thought she must understand why we are doing this, she has a significant other 🙏🏾

Oh my goodness..hearing that conversation before would have rattled my nerves too without a doubt..its hard to hear that u dont have enough proof of ur relationship when u bn waiting all this time to prove it to them.

23 hours ago, MrsB2212 said:

My interview was wonderful. 

 

To gain entry to embassy you show your interview letter. 

 

Then airport style security. 

 

Once inside at reception : you get a sticker on your letter with your ticket number and window number where you will be seen 

 

 

11.30 ( exact appointment time)

First part -

Documents:

A person collected original documents and scanned my finger prints and photos. 

Documents I was asked to give :

1. courier registration confirmation  

2. passport

3. birth certificate 

4. marriage certificate 

5. police certificates (I had 3 different countries )

Also sked when I did my medical and he write it on my form. 

 

They give back the documents, but keep your passport and U.K. police certificate.

Then you wait for your interview. 

It wasn’t busy but my God we waited. 

 

13:04 

Second part -

Interview  

You go to a window and are asked to raise your right hand to swear no lies. Then she gave back some original documents.

At this time she asked me questions

1. Husband name

2. City and state he lives

3. When did we meet. 

4.  How long we were in a relationship. 

5. When did I last see my husband 

 

Then she says it’s approved!

She said they will wait for your medical report before the visa is issued in your passport. She said wait for an email. 

She gave me a blue slip 

 

13:10. I was done. 

 

She kept the passport and the U.K. police certificate. 

Thanks for this detailed update and congratulations for sailing thru the interview..were u nervous.

23 hours ago, nastra30 said:

Wow, your 2nd wedding anniversary is in August; how time flies. You first USCIS/NVC anniversary is this month so congrats on both.

Yes i was talking to my husband about it coz on 2/28/18 i mailed his petition and today March 2nd marks one year since his petition was received  by USCIS.. I still can`t believe its bn a year long alread but its all good.. we r getting there bit by bit.i just pray my hubby will be here around our anniversay in early August.

On 2/25/2019 at 7:56 AM, nastra30 said:

After exactly 7 weeks, I have finally received my case# and invoice#. NVC received my case on 1/8/19. 

Congratulations hey!!!..i am very happy for u..i havent started collecting docs coz i want to take it a bit slow.. our 2nd wedding anniversary is in August..

2 minutes ago, Cari & Andy UB said:

You don't choose an agent anymore. Just go through and pay and fill out and upload.

Thank u @Cari & Andy UB.. i was beginning to worry coz someone insisted that i had to choose an agent..i appreciate ur quick response.

On 2/18/2019 at 3:05 AM, rose098 said:

So is my husband supposed to send me the original signed copy of the i184ez form? 

@rose098..my question on chosing the agent..dd u manage to chose an agent coz it doesnt allow me or let me.. and the instructions from ceac say..pay the fees...fill the DS260 form and collect and upload the documents.. please help me coz i dont wanna miss anything.. i paid all the fees last weekend.