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Am I really the only one with a NOA for September filers, or have the others just not been online? 
 
@yacine
 
I added N/A where it was not applicable. Does it add any dots for the blank space as the entry for your middle name? I just filled out by hand, because I prefer it that way.
 
@Khang H.
Yeah, it seems like 1 month-ish for CSC, 1 week for VSC. The others, we  will have to wait and see, as we don't have any data yet.

I will answer this again for this year, since it was a huge question last year.
"Bring updated Federal income tax information to the interview. If a sponsor filed an I-864 (Affidavit of Support) and provided the NVC with proof of an IRS Federal income tax extension in lieu of a Federal income tax return, bring the sponsor's most recent Federal income tax return to the visa interview."
This sentence is the singularly MOST confusing of anything that NVC has ever written. It is standard on the P4 letter, and it generates more questions that any other instruction. Here is the translation...
IF it is after April 15th, and IF you did NOT submit 2015 tax returns with your AOS package (I-864), bring updated Federal income tax information with you to the interview. IF you have a sponsor who filed an extension for 2015 (this means either the US Citizen or a co-sponsor), and your I-864 packet included proof of an IRS Federal income tax extension in lieu of a Federal income tax return, bring the sponsor's most recent (meaning 2015) Federal income tax return to the visa interview.
Check and see if you have any of the "IFs" mentioned above. If not, then you do not need to bring any updated tax information to the interview.
Sukie in NY

This is so not true. Everyone immigrating (I-130 petition people) have a temporary stamp in their passport. There is no need to have to wait for the Greencard.In fact fir many it's taking 120 or more
Sorry but no way my husband is waiting 4 months to work.
A SSN and your passport with your 1 year temp greencard is all that's needed for most jobs. Yes there are some jobs, like teaching that want that physical card which is unfortunate.

That's definitely wrong. CC does not usually come on the weekend. It comes approximately 30 days after the scan date, and usually during the week, so Monday through Friday. There are very, very rarely cases that get CC on the weekend, and I would assume that either that happens when the system is overloaded and the info is not transferred right away or because the person hasn't checked late enough on Friday.

Congratulations, Jelena! That's great news Hopefully, it gets issued as fast (or at least close to that) as Gargalmon's!
I hope they issue it soon, fingers crossed!
As for me - still no interview letter. And I'm starting to worry that the interview date I was given on the phone may not be accurate. Sooooo nervous right now, because it's close to a week...

Hi Everybody! May I please make a suggestion? If you are new to this thread, PLEASE go to the top of the thread and read the FIRST POST from our Moderator, DWheels76. Many of us have contributed to this "How-To" and "FAQ" document. There is a lot of knowledge there, and MANY links to help you gain information.
Some of the same questions are being asked over and over and over. While I know there is a lot of excitement, those of us who try to answer your questions get very tired of answering them multiple times.
I know (especially by the end of the month!) there are many pages to read through, but those of you who take the time to actually read the pages from top to bottom will gain a LOT of knowledge.
I've heard people say "Oh, there are just too many pages to read - I don't have time to sit down and go through them all." Those of us who have been through the process, and who stick around to help people, have busy lives, too. We love people who help themselves by learning as much as possible, and we read every post, month after month. We volunteer our time. Help us out!
It's almost time for interview scheduling!!! Many of you will be getting great news in the next week. So here are some basic answers for you...
1. Most of you will get your interview date by phone because you will call NVC because you are so anxious about getting that special date. When you see scheduling start (watch this forum!), then it is usually a good thing to start calling. DWheels76 tries to announce when the big-volume countries (Nigeria, India, Mexico, Jamaica, etc.) start scheduling.
2. It usually takes ONE WEEK after your interview is scheduled to get the official email (the P4 letter) from NVC with your interview date. So if you call, and the service rep says "Oh, your interview was just scheduled today!", then WAIT. You'll get that email within 7 days, but usually not before. The letter will tell you exactly what documents are necessary. Read DWheels76 FIRST POST for more explanations of what all the codes mean.
3. Your status will remain "At NVC" until your case file is sent to your Embassy/Consulate. The case file will not leave NVC until 2-4 weeks prior to your interview. The instant your case is put into the DHL system, your status will change to "In Transit".
4. It takes 3-7 days for your file to reach your Embassy/Consulate. When your case file has been scanned into the Embassy/Consulate's system, your status will change to "Ready".
5. If you want to ask for an earlier interview (especially if your interview is several weeks out), you cannot contact your Embassy/Consulate until your status is "Ready". They won't know who you are before then. See DWheels76's FIRST POST for a sample request letter.
6. Questions about the Medical process for your country are VERY country-specific. Go to DWheels76's FIRST POST for the link to your country's portal to get answers about the medical for your country.
Good luck to all!
And...a reminder...keep saving evidence of your bonafide marriage throughout this tedious process!!! You'll need it two years from now!
Sukie in NY

Hi Everybody! May I please make a suggestion? If you are new to this thread, PLEASE go to the top of the thread and read the FIRST POST from our Moderator, DWheels76. Many of us have contributed to this "How-To" and "FAQ" document. There is a lot of knowledge there, and MANY links to help you gain information.
Some of the same questions are being asked over and over and over. While I know there is a lot of excitement, those of us who try to answer your questions get very tired of answering them multiple times.
I know (especially by the end of the month!) there are many pages to read through, but those of you who take the time to actually read the pages from top to bottom will gain a LOT of knowledge.
I've heard people say "Oh, there are just too many pages to read - I don't have time to sit down and go through them all." Those of us who have been through the process, and who stick around to help people, have busy lives, too. We love people who help themselves by learning as much as possible, and we read every post, month after month. We volunteer our time. Help us out!
It's almost time for interview scheduling!!! Many of you will be getting great news in the next week. So here are some basic answers for you...
1. Most of you will get your interview date by phone because you will call NVC because you are so anxious about getting that special date. When you see scheduling start (watch this forum!), then it is usually a good thing to start calling. DWheels76 tries to announce when the big-volume countries (Nigeria, India, Mexico, Jamaica, etc.) start scheduling.
2. It usually takes ONE WEEK after your interview is scheduled to get the official email (the P4 letter) from NVC with your interview date. So if you call, and the service rep says "Oh, your interview was just scheduled today!", then WAIT. You'll get that email within 7 days, but usually not before. The letter will tell you exactly what documents are necessary. Read DWheels76 FIRST POST for more explanations of what all the codes mean.
3. Your status will remain "At NVC" until your case file is sent to your Embassy/Consulate. The case file will not leave NVC until 2-4 weeks prior to your interview. The instant your case is put into the DHL system, your status will change to "In Transit".
4. It takes 3-7 days for your file to reach your Embassy/Consulate. When your case file has been scanned into the Embassy/Consulate's system, your status will change to "Ready".
5. If you want to ask for an earlier interview (especially if your interview is several weeks out), you cannot contact your Embassy/Consulate until your status is "Ready". They won't know who you are before then. See DWheels76's FIRST POST for a sample request letter.
6. Questions about the Medical process for your country are VERY country-specific. Go to DWheels76's FIRST POST for the link to your country's portal to get answers about the medical for your country.
Good luck to all!
And...a reminder...keep saving evidence of your bonafide marriage throughout this tedious process!!! You'll need it two years from now!
Sukie in NY

I have my reason why I made that post and I am sure quite a few persons on here feel the same way. The OPs question was answered numerous times on this forum.

Thank you so, so much, MrsBurgz!

Did you call them to have them go over your choice of agent form yet? If not, do that as soon as possible (just call them and say you want to go over your DS-261 with them). After that has been done, the IV bill usually unlocks within 24 hours.

A*P*P*R*O*V*E*D!!!
Sooo happy - still can't believe it ?
Will post a detailed review later when I'm home. Still got 2 hrs to kill in Frankfurt.

Nope it stays at Complete. DS-261 and DS-260 will say complete. The Documemts stay at NA the 3 N/A (Case Complete) is when the AOS fee changes from PAID to N/A

I just wanted to update everyone on the outcome of this. There was just a small discussion with the gate agent when we checked in for our flight in Obregon where he mentioned he wouldn't be able to fly because he is a restricted breed. I told him I printed out from their website where it says they are restricted from being checked or in cargo, but nothing about not being able to fly in cabin. He said he would check with his supervisor, but I don't think he ever did. He just processed the payment and checked us in and provided our boarding passes. Everything went fine and when we got to the US, about 5 different people asked to see his shot records, and we made it through. Raziel is enjoying life in the States so far. Thanks everyone for the thoughts.