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Submitted ds-260 last night, and per USPS tracking the IV docs were delivered today... now it's just time to wait... it's a relief to have all that done.
In response to some other comments here, I don't think NVC is lazy... it sounds like they are being overwhelmed by the results of poor decision -making at USCUS... but I do appreciate that at least they work steadily and are willing to give you a time frame even it it is long-- when our case was at USCIS no one had any idea when they might start working on I-130's... this is actually a lot better for many, I think.

Submitted ds-260 last night, and per USPS tracking the IV docs were delivered today... now it's just time to wait... it's a relief to have all that done.
In response to some other comments here, I don't think NVC is lazy... it sounds like they are being overwhelmed by the results of poor decision -making at USCUS... but I do appreciate that at least they work steadily and are willing to give you a time frame even it it is long-- when our case was at USCIS no one had any idea when they might start working on I-130's... this is actually a lot better for many, I think.

Submitted ds-260 last night, and per USPS tracking the IV docs were delivered today... now it's just time to wait... it's a relief to have all that done.
In response to some other comments here, I don't think NVC is lazy... it sounds like they are being overwhelmed by the results of poor decision -making at USCUS... but I do appreciate that at least they work steadily and are willing to give you a time frame even it it is long-- when our case was at USCIS no one had any idea when they might start working on I-130's... this is actually a lot better for many, I think.

Submitted ds-260 last night, and per USPS tracking the IV docs were delivered today... now it's just time to wait... it's a relief to have all that done.
In response to some other comments here, I don't think NVC is lazy... it sounds like they are being overwhelmed by the results of poor decision -making at USCUS... but I do appreciate that at least they work steadily and are willing to give you a time frame even it it is long-- when our case was at USCIS no one had any idea when they might start working on I-130's... this is actually a lot better for many, I think.

Hi,
I don't know the answer specifically for Ecuador-- it seems as though mostly apostilles are not required, but in the case of Venezuela, where my husband lives, the embassy there requires them for birth certificates. It wasn't easy to find that out, another member here pointed me towards a part of the State Department's website that lists each embassy's requirements. So I would try to find out as much as you can about the expectation of the US Embassy in Ecuador. Maybe post in the regional forum?
My understanding is that while translation is not technically required if the documents are in the official language of the country where the interview will take place (such as Spanish language documents in Ecuador) sometimes NVC has asked for them, and therefore delayed processing of the case until they are supplied. I am planning to send translations of the documents just in case, to avoid delays. I already did the marriage certificate for USCIS.
I think it's the same as USCIS... that there is no specific requirement of translators, that you could even do the translation yourself and accompany the translation with a signed statement that you are fluent in both languages and competent to translate... anyone out there who knows otherwise please correct me.
Good luck!!

Congratulations! And good luck with speedy processing on the rest of your case.
I am curious to hear how the expedited interview works out for you... keep us posted if you can.
Thanks so much for the advice on how to get the apostilles-- it has been very helpful.

I haven't got to that stage yet, but my understanding from reading Saylin's guide is that it is ok.

I meant ok for the petitioner to fill it out on behalf of the benficiary.