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dwheels76,
Please update me in the spreadsheet. Just got off the phone with the NVC - interview scheduled for 10/07/15 (Dominican Republic). My CC date was 8/24/15. Was told to expect the email/info in about a week.
08-24-15.... CC
09-14-15.... Interview Scheduled
10-07-15.... Interview Date
Thanks!

Hey jayisis,
I'm replying here to help anybody else who may have the same question or concerns. Always check the NVC website for detailed information on the required documentation:
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html
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I think I read the guides here in VS so many times that I just knew what to do and how to do it. After reading many bad experiences for simple things or even details that were there but not clear enough for the NVC, I decided to make sure there was no doubt in any of the information/documents I submitted. Below is what I included for my packages (same thing I listed on my cover letters):
IV (Civil Documents):
● Document Cover Sheet
● Supporting Documents – Cover Letter
● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate
● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Divorce Certificate (Marriage Termination)
● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Marriage Certificate
● *Translation/Certified Copy of Biographic Data Page of Beneficiary’s Passport
● Two (2) passport-size photographs of beneficiary (case number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both)
● *Translation/Certified Police Clearance Certificate
NOTE: * = indicates photocopy of original document, certification/apostille [might be country specific, not sure], and translation.
AOS (Financial) Documents:
● AOS Bar-coded Cover Sheet
● AOS Cover Letter
● Form I-864EZ (signed and dated)
○ Form I-864EZ Supplement - Additional Information (for reference only)
● 2014 Tax Transcript (did not file on 2013 and 2012)
● 2014 W2 Forms (Qty. X – sorted from most recent)
● Employment/Income Verification Letter
○ Proof of Income
● Pay stubs from the most recent 3 months (March 2015 – July 2015)
● Proof of US Status (Birth Certificate and Passport Bio Page)
Supplement: I created a MS Word document with additional information to explain/support answers given in the I-184EZ. Example: I did not file tax returns for the last three years (only one - 2014), but I still checked the box because I included the most recent tax transcript.
I had a few issues/concerns that were specific to my case so I used that space to elaborate or explain my answers from the form.
NOTE 1: Make sure you use the correct income for the I-184EZ. You can find the simple and quick answer in the instructions for the I-184 (normal) - I submitted a copy of the page that specified which income I had to use based on the return I filed (1040 in my case). I highlighted that section as reference for the NVC officer.
NOTE 2: Place of Residence: I did not leave that space empty (last minute change). I rewrote my mailing address and explained why in the supplement (mailing and place of residence were the same in my case).
NOTE 3: I labeled everything (yes, EVERYTHING) with our case number using Avery labels (2/3" x 1-3/4"). You can buy those at Walmart or an office supply store. Make sure you do not cover any important information when using these. I mostly used the top right corner or the top center of the page to put these labels. MAKE SURE YOUR CASE NUMBER IS CORRECT BEFORE PRINTING THE LABELS.
NOTE 4: I used paper clips to hold groups of documents together - no staples.
Those are the things I remember at the moment. If you have any other questions let me know. Good luck!

Hey jayisis,
I'm replying here to help anybody else who may have the same question or concerns. Always check the NVC website for detailed information on the required documentation:
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
I think I read the guides here in VS so many times that I just knew what to do and how to do it. After reading many bad experiences for simple things or even details that were there but not clear enough for the NVC, I decided to make sure there was no doubt in any of the information/documents I submitted. Below is what I included for my packages (same thing I listed on my cover letters):
IV (Civil Documents):
● Document Cover Sheet
● Supporting Documents – Cover Letter
● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate
● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Divorce Certificate (Marriage Termination)
● *Translation/Certified Copy of the Marriage Certificate
● *Translation/Certified Copy of Biographic Data Page of Beneficiary’s Passport
● Two (2) passport-size photographs of beneficiary (case number, beneficiary’s full name, and date of birth are written on back of both)
● *Translation/Certified Police Clearance Certificate
NOTE: * = indicates photocopy of original document, certification/apostille [might be country specific, not sure], and translation.
AOS (Financial) Documents:
● AOS Bar-coded Cover Sheet
● AOS Cover Letter
● Form I-864EZ (signed and dated)
○ Form I-864EZ Supplement - Additional Information (for reference only)
● 2014 Tax Transcript (did not file on 2013 and 2012)
● 2014 W2 Forms (Qty. X – sorted from most recent)
● Employment/Income Verification Letter
○ Proof of Income
● Pay stubs from the most recent 3 months (March 2015 – July 2015)
● Proof of US Status (Birth Certificate and Passport Bio Page)
Supplement: I created a MS Word document with additional information to explain/support answers given in the I-184EZ. Example: I did not file tax returns for the last three years (only one - 2014), but I still checked the box because I included the most recent tax transcript.
I had a few issues/concerns that were specific to my case so I used that space to elaborate or explain my answers from the form.
NOTE 1: Make sure you use the correct income for the I-184EZ. You can find the simple and quick answer in the instructions for the I-184 (normal) - I submitted a copy of the page that specified which income I had to use based on the return I filed (1040 in my case). I highlighted that section as reference for the NVC officer.
NOTE 2: Place of Residence: I did not leave that space empty (last minute change). I rewrote my mailing address and explained why in the supplement (mailing and place of residence were the same in my case).
NOTE 3: I labeled everything (yes, EVERYTHING) with our case number using Avery labels (2/3" x 1-3/4"). You can buy those at Walmart or an office supply store. Make sure you do not cover any important information when using these. I mostly used the top right corner or the top center of the page to put these labels. MAKE SURE YOUR CASE NUMBER IS CORRECT BEFORE PRINTING THE LABELS.
NOTE 4: I used paper clips to hold groups of documents together - no staples.
Those are the things I remember at the moment. If you have any other questions let me know. Good luck!

Watching a movie with my wife through video chat, heard my phone ring (email)... USCIS approved my I-130! I still can't believe it.



NOA1 1/14/15

NOA2 6/12/15 (2 days short of the 5 month mark)



NOTE: I called the USCIS today at 5:20pm to inquire about my case as my 5 month mark was on Sunday and they would not be working my case over the weekend. I was very polite even though I got the same canned response from the agent on the phone... "You need to wait until Monday to call back". I think she even felt sorry for me - I was frustrated after hearing about the possible service request (15-30 more days after the deadline). Could not get an update on the processing status/date for TSC but it appears they are not behind, just running close to the 5 month deadline.



I really hope that all of you that are still waiting get your approvals soon so we can all share the joy of completing this step. It is though, but hang in there - good luck!

Be it cultural, religion, or family circumstances, but there are enough situations
like this where marriage decision occurs without the family knowledge or support.
While this is not the most desirable path, there is nothing illegal about this,
and this person fully deserves fair chance for the US visa.
Hopefully legitimate marriage will stand on its own merit in the end.
Best of luck.