Collie

Here is Kaylara's list of some of the nicer people at NVC.....not sure if there is an updated version of the list.

Add Amanda in there - when I was having a mental breakdown over my parent's checklist the other night on the phone at 10:30pm, she was a rockstar, very compassionate and was trying to make me laugh saying that at least I wasn't from some off the wall country where I would have to wait for months for a interview - we then randomly started talking about how she would like to go to Zimbabwe lol. She was totally sweet even though it was late and she was nearing the end of her shift telling me that she knows its hard but to hang in there.

I received an official checklist yesterday and it was different from what was discussed when I called them. I called and spoke to Amanda who is super nice and very funny but I am not calling at 10:30pm again...I was tired, emotional and for the first time ever I broke down on the phone, because I felt that I had done my part and sent all the required documents, but someone there who had reviewed my parents files had not done their job properly. If it wasn't for their errors, we would be sitting with two complete cases now.

Amanda was really nice telling me that she had to tell me the standard 30 days to review but that they were moving faster these days. I am sending another certified copy of my marriage certificate today in the mail along with the receipt from the county clerk's office. I am also sending emails to the higher ups mentioned in the FOIA letter suggesting that the reviewers take the time to thoroughly examine the documents, so that they don't create more work for themselves in having to issue checklists and re-review. That all costs time and money to them. I'm also planning to comment that education is needed for Ireland vs. Northern Ireland.

Unfortunately I think we are kissing a June interview goodbye

I posted this update in the NVC thread but I will put it here too:

Sigh ---- I received an email yesterday from the NVC which looked like a reply to an email I had sent approx. 1 month ago as it contained a request to find my Dad's AOS. Yesterday's email also stated the civil documents were incomplete and to follow the checklist blah blah. At first I thought it was generic, but I called. I think it was Kerry that I spoke to and she was really nice. She told me the Irish police certificates were missing for both parents and also my marriage certificate. She then looked further at my Dad's case and said that my birth certificate was missing and his marriage cert. The originals were all put in my Mum's case with a sticky note on the photocopy in my Dad's explaining where the original was. I also had a cover sheet with a table of contents indicating where the originals were located. Still, they couldn't follow these instructions. She went back and looked at my Mum's and said that she could immediately review for the missing birth cert and Dad's marriage cert as they were cleared in my Mum's.

Then she goes on to tell me I have to have an Irish police certificate for each parent. I once again launched into the spiel that they live in Northern Ireland which is part of Great Britain and they are not Irish, have never lived in Ireland and their embassy is London, so why would they need an Irish police certificate. Their passport states that they are British. Their birth certificates state they were born in N.Ireland. Their DS-260's state that their addresses are all N.Irish which is Great Britain!

Now once again we are under supervisor review to try and get this mess sorted out. I hope that they haven't lost my marriage certificate. Its printed on two pages and has the embossed stamp so I am wondering did they just miss the stamp and discharge it thinking it was a photocopy.

Now it has become a race to get case complete before the next round of interviews are given out.

On a second look at the REF, I noticed USCIS is mainly asking for the marriage certificate for my parents.

The rest they are asking for as a "Additional evidence may include, but is not limited to".

Is this letter a generic form?

If they are asking for something specifically, it is a real checklist. You should always call them to confirm.

Sigh ---- I received an email yesterday from the NVC which looked like a reply to an email I had sent approx. 1 month ago as it contained a request to find my Dad's AOS. Yesterday's email also stated the civil documents were incomplete and to follow the checklist blah blah. At first I thought it was generic, but I called. I think it was Kerry that I spoke to and she was really nice. She told me the Irish police certificates were missing for both parents and also my marriage certificate. She then looked further at my Dad's case and said that my birth certificate was missing and his marriage cert. The originals were all put in my Mum's case with a sticky note on the photocopy in my Dad's explaining where the original was. I also had a cover sheet with a table of contents indicating where the originals were located. Still, they couldn't follow these instructions. She went back and looked at my Mum's and said that she could immediately review for the missing birth cert and Dad's marriage cert as they were clearly there in my Mum's file.

Then she goes on to tell me I have to have an Irish police certificate for each parent. I once again launched into the spiel that they live in Northern Ireland which is part of Great Britain and they are not Irish, have never lived in Ireland and their embassy is London, so why would they need an Irish police certificate. Their passport states that they are British. Their birth certificates state they were born in N.Ireland. Their DS-260's state that their addresses are all N.Irish which is Great Britain!

Now once again we are under supervisor review to try and get this mess sorted out. I hope that they really haven't lost my marriage certificate. Its printed on two pages and has the embossed stamp at the bottom so I am wondering did they just miss the stamp and discharge it thinking it was a photocopy.

Now it has become a race to get case complete before the next round of interviews are given out.

Arghhh the whole Ireland vs Northern Ireland has once again came back to bite us on the butt... they are asking for an Irish police certificate even though they never have lived in Ireland! on the phone now to the NVC...

Another week begins! NVC opened 10 minutes ago, so here's hoping they get started cranking out the good news for everyone here bright and early

Already called Got through on the first try as well but alas, nothing new to hear. Civil documents are being reviewed blah blah blah. I'm getting impatient now seeing all the case completes, but congrats to all those who are hearing good news.

Quick Question:

I have been told that I need to send ORIGINALS of all civic documents (Birth certificate, marriage certificate etc) for my parent's application.

My question is: I have only one Original for each of the civic documents. Does NVC need two originals of my parent's Marriage certificate and my Birth certificate and my marriage certificate (one for my dad's application and one for my Mom's application)? Please note that I would be sending both their applications in the same envelope and they would appear for the Interviews in mumbai, India at the same time.

Can I submit one set of Originals and provide photocopies?

Please help.

Thanks!

I just put a sticky note on the photocopy in the opposite parents packet stating where they could find the original/certified copy. I also notated on the cover sheet of contents where they could find the originals.

yep looks like you have everything there that you need but call to confirm. Congrats!

Hi,

I recently applied for my mother and just got an RFE. I sent the following required documents according to USCIS website (as far as I remember)

Signed form I-130

Payment (Check)

Copy of Certificate of Naturalization (Petitioner)

Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)

Now the RFE I got is asking for so many stuffs (marriage certificate of my mother & father, Religious documents, Affidavits, early school records, medical records, census records etc).

They are also suggesting Specific Blood Group Antigen test, Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA), and DNA.

I can definitely send copy my parents marriage certificate which is with me now. But the country I'm from, we don't have lot of above mentioned records on file.

Is this a Generic form of RFE letter?

Could you please help me giving me some directions?

Thanks a lot for your help.

Does your birth certificate have a different name on it than what is listed on the I-130? They have obviously seen a red flag somewhere where you have to prove that you are related. You should try and gather as much evidence as possible to prove that you are related. If you can't, then both you and your parents will have to do the DNA test.

Ting ting - keep calling and emailing them. Use the email addresses listed here in this document. https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/759470e4-b1ac-4325-aac0-15ebc2e9275b

As today is Good Friday, I doubt they are in the office but start launching an orchestrated effort and email every single day to get their attention. That's BS that you are still waiting.

finally 1-130 APPROVED today!!!!!!!!! filed march 19th 2013 took over 1 year!

now time for the 1-601a waiver

Wonderful news Megan! Way overdue and it pisses me off when I hear people bitching about waiting for 2 or 3 months and you have been waiting this long. Congratulations!

my IV payment posted, last night. if I submit my DS-260 this weekend, and overnight the civil documents on Monday, do you guys think I could get a June interview, or is that unrealistic?

I don't know...they seem to be getting behind again. My Mum's DS-260 was submitted approx. 3 weeks ago and the civil documents 2 weeks ago and neither have been reviewed yet. I was hoping for at least approval of the documents and optimistically a case complete between this and next week, but there still hasn't been any movement. Its a guessing game with the NVC.

Hi everyone,

I will be filling a petition for my mother this month, but I am kind of unsure as to what other docs do I need to send. I know I have to file I-130 with birth cert for both of us, copy of my US passport.

What else is there?

Thanks in advance for your help!

You only have to file your birth certificate right now with your Naturalization certificate copy or US passport copy, in addition to the I-130 and filing fee, then it is a case of hurry up and wait unfortunately. When you get to the NVC stage in approx. 8-10 months (guesstimate) then you will need all civil documents found here: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/submit/documents-to-submit-to-nvc.html.

Good luck with your process.

Hello,

I am hoping some experienced folks can help me with the following questions. I will be sending civil documents soon for my parents who will appear for their Immigrant visa interview in Mumbai, India.

1. Do I need to send ORIGINALS of civil documents (birth certificate, Police Cert, Marriage cert etc) to NVC? or copies would be sufficient and my parents can take Originals with them to the Interview in Mumbai?

2. What documents do I need to submit for civil documents? Anything to add to the following list:

Dad: Non-availability of Birth certificate, Affidavits for Birth, Marriage Certificate, Affidavits for Marriage, photocopy of Passport, Police Certificate.

Mom: Non-availability of Birth certificate, Affidavits for Birth, Marriage Certificate, Affidavits for Marriage, photocopy of Passport, Police Certificate.

Myself: Birth certificate, Marriage certificate

3. Do I need to submit photographs (passport size) for my parents to NVC?

4. Should I complete the DS 260 online before sending the Civil documents or can I send them now and complete DS260?

Thanks in advance!

1. Yes it must be the original or a certified copy PLUS a photocopy of each document

2. full list is here: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/submit/documents-to-submit-to-nvc.html

3. yes 2 passport (US standards) each

4. It really makes no difference when they are sent but you will need the IV coverpage when that fee is paid.

Why on earth would you go and start a new thread? We have an existing thread that is perfectly functional and is to be used for all users. If there are multiple threads and someone posts a question, it may get missed. People have been asking me questions over multiple threads and it is just because I have had pm alerts that folks had asked questions that I seen them. Lets stick with the original thread please.

So after parents come to USA, what's next? Do they need to fillout any other form(s)? Where can i find info on after parents come to USA?

There are a few sub-forums on here that you should explore. Here is one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/15-moving-here-and-your-new-life-in-america/

Basically they will apply for drivers licenses, socials and employment if that is their plan. As far as immigration goes, they will be done for 10 years unless they do the naturalization process in 5 years to become US citizens.

Apparently NVC was just waiting for me to lose all hope, sit back and get comfortable before throwing us for a loop. Yesterday evening we received an email notification for a May 19 interview in London. We're very surprised, very excited, and also a bit stressed as we accelerate the timeline to get ready for the move I feel a little bad line jumping out of the June interview group, because I know how left behind I felt watching others do the same. I wish I could assign you all interview dates myself. The wait sucks, but you're so close to the end now. I can't wait to see each of you sharing your good news as it comes

Bit of a tangent here, but something I've been thinking about... with our interview date scheduled and everything suddenly so near at hand, I'm finding myself more and more in awe of the incredible sacrifices all the beneficiaries (or applicants, to use the NVC-appropriate term!) here are making for their spouses. I'm so full of love and appreciation for everything my husband is doing to bring our lives together, and I know many of the members here are bound to have even more difficult situations and transitions than we're expecting. I give you guys all the credit in the world. You're amazing. The love and commitment it takes to survive this process and THEN give up everything you've known in life except your spouse is incredible. I hope you all have wonderful, supportive, thankful partners, because you sure as heck deserve it.

Yeah, I'm feeling warm and fuzzy

Nice words spoken with heartfelt emotions . It is a big step to leave everything behind that you know. I did it myself in 2005 and came with a suitcase and my dog and it was the craziest thing I have ever done, but here we are 8 years later with 2 beautiful little girls and our life together. It's worth the wait My journey now is slightly different than y'alls as it is my parents that I am petitioning, but the waiting and separation still sucks.

What we need on here is a thread where we can post happy photos of being reunited with our families

Lol you're welcome. I can help you to the best of my ability but the NVC thread is ultimately the best source of information

They must be sent to the NVC.

They won't lose them.

Besides, you should be writing the case number on the top of each document.

Trust me- they can lose them or mis-file them even if there is a nice little label with case number and petitioner name on it. It happened to my father.

I'm stuck in an all-day meeting, literally have been in this room since 9am... and I just got the email notification for a May 19 interview. HOT DAMN!

Now to try to contain my excitement until I can get away from my colleagues!

Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed for me, maybe you helped tip the scales!

Congrats !!

Looks like you are covered - you have to make things simple for the NVC I find

The tax returns show individual income whereas the transcripts do not. I just did it to be safe as my husband and I file MFJ.

You can't freeze the process - He is a minor and also a Filipino beneficiary, so the process will move quickly as all Filipino's are expedited right now automatically. He needs to make the decision if he wants to move and quickly too if you are already at the NVC.

It looks like given his military history that there are red flags in his case. Email and fax letters if you can to your consulate but don't sit back and do nothing. You must be proactive.

Just send in your naturalization certificate copy with a cover letter explaining. DO NOT try to stop the check. They will join up the packets together with any luck.