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So, I was in the process of updating my wiki with the new menu changes and realized I still had the DOS number listed, even though they took that option away awhile ago. I thought I'd call the number to verify, and came across something that everyone will be VERY interested to know. It's an automated message basically saying they no longer take calls and all calls should be made to NVC. Then they automatically transfer you to NVC's number. And it connects RIGHT AWAY.

Folks, this means: NO MORE RE-DIALING. The DOS automated message lasts 40 seconds. This is soooo much better than having to re-dial for minutes and minutes on end when calling through NVC!

This is good news ( thanks to the fabulous Saylin )

According to NVC's site, they're wrong

woow you are amazing Saylin Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You

Did you not read what it says? The police certificate is only available to those physically present in Yemen and that it's unavailable to all others. You don't need to do anything at all.

In the beginning of our case we vist the U.S. consulate in Saudi Arabia to meet immigration consular to discuss what we need through our case process and he mention because I am originally from Yemen and lived there over college time that when it's comes to send you IV package you have to provide two police certificate and you have to travel to Yemen to get one since they require physical present. Do you see why I am confused here!? ?

You can read the good news here: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/fees/reciprocity-by-country/YM.html#policerecords-6

EVERYONE should be reading the reciprocity tables for their country for EVERY civil document needed. Each country is different and has specifics on if it's available or not and in some countries, EXACTLY where you must get it from.

Thanks Saylin I did read the reciprocity table for Yemen. I have to be physically present witch I can't for now because the situation over there. Do you think I can contact the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia and they can write me a letter state that I can't issue police clearance from Yemen and state that Saudi Arabia police clearance is enough? Or should I contact NVC and request supervisor to speak with?

Dear all,

Congratulation to every one got CC. and best wishes for those who waiting .

I have serious problem and I need VJ expert members advise. I currently live in Saudi Arabia but originally I am from Yemen. I know that I'll need two police clearance from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. the problem is in Yemen there is some major security problem it maybe a start of war . All embassies are closed and my AOS and IV package is ready to send except for the yemen police clearance!! I can't travel there to get it.

What should I do ? any ideas will help me

It took a while to get through to NVC today 45 min. on hold. A very nice customer service person named "Anna" confirmed that as of today Jan. 12th we have Case Complete!!! 11-17 scan date for IV & AOS packs submitted together. Made it through USCIS 5 months...no RFE's - NVC -80 days since case # assigned ~ no checklists No Lawyers ~ just all the wonderful guidance offered here on Visa Journey's and 100's of hours of google searching. Thank you VJ and the internet...I can't imagine what this navigating this process would be like without you

Congratulation wish you all the best

Hi

I really did my work of reading a lot on this beautiful forum posts, but I got confused witch one is having the right answer so please be patient on me .

the second questions is ..

Thanks

Congratulations

So I just spoke to another rep from NVC (much nicer) who confirmed CC!!

Sooooo happy

Prayers to all of you for CC soon

Thanks Saylin, please don't be sad from me?, but this process has take a lot of my mind and I don't want to get a checklists ..

the joint sponsor send me the following:

1. The form I-864 sign and dated.

2. Tax transcript for 2013,2012,2011.

3. Pay stubs for last three months.

4. Proof of US. Citizenship.

He is saying that it's enough and will get me through NVC without any checklist !! Can anyone conform that ?

And no problem!

Only if she fills in the assets section.

And write in $0 on the question about the three year's of tax information. She'll then need to include a letter stating as to why she didn't file taxes.

Yes we prepared the letter, but we don't want to fill the assets since we using joint sponsor but some say its recommended to send her bank statement is that true?

Dear VJs,

I have questions about I-864, my wife is putting zero as her income and none for taxes. do I have to send my wife's bank statement even if it little amount around 10,000$ ? We are using a joint sponsor

The doctor should write the truth. A regular pregnancy on its own really isn't grounds for expedite approval (and I've even seen risky pregnancies denied). Besides a letter saying you're pregnant and when you're due, you should focus more on the financial hardship side (I'm guessing due to you being pregnant?) and submit lots of proof of that.

Well if you overseas you should keep in your mind that the letter is from certified doctor in the US embassy in you country. Wish all the best?

Hello all!

Well, I finally got a CC today after calling the NVC!!!!! my scan date was on 11/10 and CC was today 12/29!!

i was so happy when the operator told me that we got CC that i forgot to ask her a bunch of questions, all i could do was thanking her lol....

but she did say that it will take about a week for us to get the email confirming our case complete then we have to wait some more weeks to get the interview date....

i am just to happy and relieved that there was no RFE :)

Congratulations ??

If the petitioner was assigned as the agent, you should be able to call after 3-4 business days. Basically as soon as the DS-261 shows up in their system, you can request manual review over the phone. Since it's been long enough, I'd call NVC Monday to check on that DS-261. Once the DS-261 is reviewed, it will take a couple more days for them to issue th IV invoice, and then another 12-24 hours from the time you receive the invoice before the fee will unlock so you can pay it. As Frips said, once th IV fee shows paid, then the DS-260 will unlock.

Good luck!

Thanks to you and Frips for sharing this information, I'm the applicant and the petitioner is my wife and we decide to choose me as the agent. It's been 17 days since we submit ds-261. I'll wait as Frips says and then start calling NVC to speed them up thanks again ☺️

Hi all ,,

I paid (120$) AOS in 7 this month, and the statues is paid but tell now they didn't issue the IV invoice and DS-260. How many dyes i should wait more ?? I also submit DS-261 in 11 / 12

Returning to I-864 instructions (Item Number 5. Country of Domicile.This question is asking you to indicate the country where you maintain your principal residence and where you plan to reside for the foreseeable future.)

The answer of that question must be ( United States ) because even if your current residence outside US you have to return to US with the immigrant you are sponsoring.

I called NVC and asked them about this matter. The operator lady told me the same thing and for that you have to submit a letter explaining the steps you have take to return to US to re-establish your domicile in US.

I answered USA as my domicile and included stuff like my valid Oklahoma drivers license, voter registration, quotes from shipping companies, etc. It's not as hard as it sounds.

Thanks for sharing what you submit. the problem in our situation is my wife never ever been in US. she born aboard and got her US citizenship from her father and he issued a social security card for her.

We are worried that they will not accept us because we did not meet the minimum requirement to establish US domicile. if any have face similar situation like us or can advise us .. please share

After reading I-864 instr. many times. the answer of the question ( Country of Domicile ? ) should always answered United States. but I should provide supplemental explanation. I did write one with my situation as the following:

Hi ,

If the petitioner answer the question in pert 4 (5. Country of Domicile : Saudi Arabia ) then she have to provide supplemental explanation with concrete steps to establish that she will be domicile in the United States.

We couldn't find other than this :

• Arranged for us to rent apartment via Avalon at Bear Creek. (e-mail from Avalon at Bear Creek not lease agreement ).

Hi,

I have another question about AOS this time;

Did anyone complete AOS based purely on amount of money in your bank, in property and so on - without any income?

Basically my wife (who is petitioning for me) is US citizen but she does not work at the moment, caring for out two kids, lets say she's a homemaker. I do all the work and in fact I work and get paid in the USA, although I live in Ukraine. We file joint tax return which shows my income there, but I don't think it can be counted toward those AOS guidelines, even though it's US based income and it will keep coming. I don't have any paperwork to show this income as it's my own business and all I have is bank account with money coming in an out.

But we do have enough money in our bank account plus property that is well beyond that 3x poverty line required for those who do not have enough income.

Would that work - showing just the bank accounts and property values without any income from petitioner's side at all? Or can I include my US based income while being applicant (heh, sponsoring myself, am I?).

Thanks!

In the I-864 part 7 instr. 6.-8. Assets of the intending immigrant : You may use the assets of the intending immigrant regardless of where he or she resides. The intending immigrant must provide evidence of such assets with this form. and form I-864A is not required.

the trick is this .. Based on your post above your household size is 29,812$ . the total value of your assets must only be equal to at least three times the difference of the income of your wife.

For example : if your wife income is zero then the total value of your assets will be equal to ( 29,812 x 3 = 89,436 $ ).

I hope i helped you in this .. good luck

Regardless of the petitioner's situation, they will ALWAYS have to file an I-864. She'll also need to include a letter as to why she didn't file taxes in the past. And yes, proof of domicile will be needed.

As for the joint sponsor, besides the three items mentioned above, it'd also be a good idea to include an employment letter as well as pay stubs, for proof of current income.

Then the bar-coded cover sheet will need to be placed on top of everything.

I highly suggest you read the first post, and read the wiki, as you're missing valuable information.

Thank you Saylin I did read the wiki many times and it's very helpful but i have some questions and I'll be thankful if someone answer it for me :

1. Since my wife (US citizen) never been in US and never worked before anywhere or have income !! how should we answer part 6 from form I-864 ? (note we planning to have a friend as joint sponsor).

Regardless of the petitioner's situation, they will ALWAYS have to file an I-864. She'll also need to include a letter as to why she didn't file taxes in the past. And yes, proof of domicile will be needed.

As for the joint sponsor, besides the three items mentioned above, it'd also be a good idea to include an employment letter as well as pay stubs, for proof of current income.

Then the bar-coded cover sheet will need to be placed on top of everything.

I highly suggest you read the first post, and read the wiki, as you're missing valuable information.

Thank you so much Saylin

Read this a few times and then go back and read it again a few more times... it will help you through the process.... then join the November NVC thread and follow along . Its also a huge help. Make sure you read the entire first post. GOOD LUCK

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

I have read it many times and it was very helpful but I have some question : I am working in Saudi Arabia and my lovely wife (US citizen) lives with me, but she doesn't work or ever been in united state, we planning to have friend of us as joint sponsor.