Hi everyone Happy to see CC's happening quickly! I have a concern... I just called down to NVC to check my last scan date and the rep told me it's October 3rd.
Here's my problem with that...
I sent AOS on Sept 4th, and NVC said it was received the 8th.
I sent IV on Sept 17th, was received on the 19th.
I found a mistake in AOS and resent the 22nd, was received the 23rd.
I have emails confirming all of these dates... now after the last package I sent he said they received another 9 days later, which gives me a date of October 3rd... but I never sent a 4th package? Nor did I receive an email with this date (and trust me i received a lot of emails). When I told him that he said "oh yeah it looks like one of the packages were entered by mistake, you only sent three."
I know a ten 10 day gap isn't a big deal, but in NVC time its FOREVER! Should I call again and confirm with someone else? Or is it pointless and I should just ride it out?
Thanks!
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)
Parent’s 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 AgentSubmit 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 Center Attn: DR 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100 Portsmouth, 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 Center Attn: DR 31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100 Portsmouth, 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
Yea same with me. 3 days counting after receiving the IV invoice email. Now its 33 business days and can't pay the IV fee. This processing is heartbreaking.
Any NSC filler who got ARN changed and had approval?
my ARN was changed march 18 and yet still no action taken.am confused.
i pray we all hear something positive this week.congrat for the approvees.
October filer here
Lots of rumours going around about the NBC and how they came to a stop. Hopefully we filed at just the right time in order to keep to a 6 month or less wait until NoA-2
