JessieABC

57 minutes ago, tayaj said:

Thanks...that helps

 

Takes about a week or so for them to send the mail out, and up to a week for delivery. 

11 minutes ago, Mano said:

@Jessieabc thank u fr ur kind suggestions n best of luck fr ur future thanks.

Hope it works out for you and good luck!

3 minutes ago, Mano said:

@JessieABC thanks for ur help. sir but my question was that if a person just only filed most recent year tax return and in previouse years he failed to file his returns bcz that person did nt worked at all.. Is that person qualifies to file i-864 for his spose or not??

I'm the wife  

Then don't include previous years.  Most people include previous years if something happened in the latest year which brings their income down and previous years show higher consistent income.  Others include it as optional just to show strong finances over time and to further establish financial stability.

You only HAVE TO include previous years IF you believe it will help in your case to establish strong financial evidence to satisfy the requirements.  Does their income reported in the latest tax year meet and/or exceed the 125% of poverty line? Are you also using assets to qualify? If their income in the latest tax year + assets barely meets the poverty line, they may be required to present previous years in which case you should also prepare to explain why they have not filed (refer to the IRS Tax Transcript description within the "Obtain Financial Evidence section for details on what they need to do).

For reference. the I-864 sponsor MUST be domiciled in the United States and be a US CItizen.  Proof of their US Status would be required.  Therefore, they are supposed to file a tax return EVERY YEAR, even if unemployed.  If they did not, and do not have a valid explanation as to why, i would suggest you find another sponsor.

2 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Totally.  It's 2017 and we're sending in paper? hahah. Surprised they're not asking us to fax our documents.. hahah

 

honestly, not sure what's the point of their Customer service line (besides approving our ds-261 over the phone).  

I feel for their employees after reading these reviews.. 

 

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/National-Visa-Center/reviews

 

Yet, I was so fortunate to have spoken to Norma Jean! She was the first person I ever spoke to at the NVC and she spent a good 20 mins with me explaining the entire process. Even gave me tips on how to get a scan date as quickly as possible (calling in to approve the ds-261, gather my supporting documents, and pre-fill out the ds260, etc). I hope to get her again on the line to thank her. 

Oh...my god...  I can't believe the wife of an NVC manager posted that feedback hahahaaa

Per their last discussion with the American Laywers Association, seems like they're still a mess but at least they confirmed photocopies of I-864 are acceptable at the interview and that new portal for certain locations is getting imlpemented this month.  Wish UK was one of the pilot countries  (April 2017 Q & A Agenda)

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Question 5. National Visa Center Requests for Form DS-260 after Form DS-260 has been filed.

AILA has received multiple examples over the last four months where the NVC has sent a notice indicating that documents will not be reviewed until the Form DS-260 has been filed. In each case the DS-260 was filed at least a month prior to the notice being sent. See Appendix A for examples. What can members do to correct this situation, as forwarding evidence that the DS-260 has been submitted has not in many cases, had any effect?

• Response:
• Thank you for drawing our attention to this issue. The National Visa Center is currently working with our systems team to resolve this issue as well as identify these cases and ensure they move forward in the process. We have also instructed our customer service team to search, locate, and update our records for any case impacted by this issue.

Question 18. IV Interview Letters.

Following the December 28, 2016, announcement that “wet ink” signatures are no longer required on submitted Forms I-864, I-864A, I-864W, and I- 864EZ, NVC confirmed that some interviews scheduled at the end of December were issued appointment letters with the old information indicating that original signatures are required. NVC further confirmed that, in these cases, original “wet ink” signatures are not required. NVC noted that they were in the process of updating appointment letters to reflect the new requirement. Have all appointment letters been updated at this time?

• Response:
• Yes, we can confirm that all appointment letters reflect the change in the requirement.

Question 23. Modernized Immigrant Visa Pilot Program.

On October 6, 2016, State indicated that the pilot program for the improved Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) portal was expected to launch at six posts in April 2017 for immigrant visa processing. a. Is the CEAC pilot still on target for April 2017?

• Response:
• The last systems updates for the full modernized immigrant visa (MIV) pilot are scheduled for the end of April, with the pilot to start in May.
  

4 hours ago, Mano said:

@JBMG thanks for reply.. sir but my question is that..

Is The person with just one year tax return filer qualifies to file Affidavit of Support Form i-1864 for his/her spose???

Please guied me

3 hours ago, Mano said:

@JBMG I know NVC just requires most recent Income Tax Return Transcripts... But I read somwhere that 

Only that person eligible to file form i-864 who have filed atleast 3 years tax returns... 

i really aprriciat it if u guide me and help me to sort out that problem..

• Go to https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html
• Expand the section for "Obtain Financial Evidence"

The sponsor needs to provide only the most recent year unless they selected the three most recent years on their I-864 form. If you believe additional returns may help you to establish your ability to maintain sufficient income, you can submit transcripts or photocopies of your Federal individual income tax returns for the three most recent years.

If you are using a joint sponsor, then the same applies.  EACH sponsor including joint sponsors must submit the following documentation with their I-864:

• IRS tax transcript OR complete copy of the filed tax return including all relevant W2s and 1099s
• W-2s are especially important if filing status was married filing jointly for the tax year
• Second and third most recent tax years are optional 
• If are using the income of persons in the household or dependents to qualify as a sponsor, they must also submit a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, for each person whose income will be used to qualify
•  

This guide may be helpful: http://www.***removed***/affidavit-of-support/federal-income-tax-documents.html

1 hour ago, April Mora said:

IBM was hired years ago to "streamline" the process, but they have only automated payment and the greencard apps. 

Maybe they should move to the Cloud lol.  Technically the labor and costs they'd save from people calling for status checks and managing physical paper mail would pay for itself.

9 hours ago, Chahal said:

Scan date: May 4th

embassy: India 

one week down 10 more to go.. hopefully less!! 

Same scan date as me   Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Can you please fill out the form and update your scan date so it can be added to the tracker?  Thanks!

• FORM:                 Click to fill & submit form to be added to Scan Date to CC list
• TRACKER:         Click to access May Scan Date to CC Spreadsheet

12 hours ago, snugglebug2014 said:

Hello all, im now at the nvc stage of this, i payed the fees, now i dont make enough money to be a sponsor, i have  a joint sponsor. Do we submit this application online? Im confused, and do i have to submit one as well? Ive never filed taxes. what documents does my joint sponsor need to prove how much they make? 

The NVC website reflects details regarding what you will need to submit.  Both the financial forms/documents will need to be submitted concurrently with your civil documents.

I-864ez will be required along with the appropriate I-864s

• https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

Expand the section titled "Complete an Affidavit of Support form" to see details on what forms are relevant and who must complete them. The "Obtain Financial Evidence" section will show you what tax documents / financial evidence you must gather for your specific situation.
 

The "Collect Supporting Documents" segment also has a "Document Finder" dropdown - select the intending immigrant's country to confirm what civil documents will be required.

@snugglebug2014 

@Ahsan Ahmed

7 hours ago, Eli01 said:

I am filling out my I-130A and I am wondering, under my employment history should I list the time I was a student as well in University?  Or is it just all the places I have worked?

You can put unemployed - student.

2 hours ago, ChadTaljaardt said:

Thanks for your advise, i will look into it!

 

 

Hello, 

 

Thanks for your response. 

We are planning to get married around late August this year. We will get married in the USA. Once we have completed this process, ill return home and then apply for all the visa stuff. 

I don't have any convictions, don't have any drug use, my girlfriend has a job that pays $20,800 however she has only recently started this job. I heard that you need to have 3 years worth of W-2.  Right now we are exploring the option of a sponsor. 

 

I have read the visa costs in total $1500 with some variable costs, of course there is other costs involved for instance travel etc. But this shouldn't be a issue. When the time comes i should have a few thousand saved up. 

Here's a great read to start:

https://citizenpath.com/proving-a-bona-fide-marriage/

Regarding financial requirements which won't be required until you reach the NVC stage after your I-130 is approved, her income cutting it pretty close to the 125% of poverty limits (see https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864p.pdf).  It's $20,300 for a household of 2 currently so you'll probably need a joint sponsor.  You'll need photocopies of the latest taxes - either an IRS Tax Transcript (W2s required if filed jointly) OR a copy of the filed tax return along with all relevant W2s and 1099s.  You can read up on what you'll need at the NVC stage here:  https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Step_4_Collect_Financial_Documents.html

We just filed last September and included the following as Proof of bona fide marriage

• Evolution of Relationship letter
• I-94 travel records, (my) UK Marriage Visitor Visa, Boarding passes, passport stamps
• Travel itineraries with both our names
• Payment and receipts for wedding/engagement rings
• Payment for wedding arrangements
• Bank letter stating we've added each other as authorized users to our Credit card account(s)
• Bank letter confirming I've designated my husband as my savings account beneficiary with my account id and amounts available 
• Proof we've added each other as beneficiaries to Life insurance/savings plan/401K/investment account/life insurance
• Photos of us over the course of our relationship (including wedding photos)
• Photos with friends and family
• Receipts of gifts sent to each other 
• Scans of cards/gifts sent to each other via post
• Conversation logs (Skype, Google Hangouts, Whatsapp)
• Affidavits from friends/family (including wedding witnesses)

Hope that helps and good luck!

2 hours ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Is anyone still doing this?

We had a scan date of Feb 20 2017 and got a checklist April 28.

 

Also, how long might we wait once NVC receives our requested documents from the checklist? Another 9 weeks? 

Is there a Checklist spreadsheet somewhere? lol 

I actually created a form and tracker for May so if you just sent in your checklist docks, fill out the form and I'll add you in

TRACKING FORMS & SPREADSHEETS

• FORM:               Click to fill & submit form to be added to Scan Date to CC list
• TRACKER:         Click to access May Scan Date to CC Spreadsheet

51 minutes ago, trininurse said:

hey @JBMG sorry I been mia my net is down my scan date is may 2nd

Come join the May thread for mail processing and please submit the form with your scan date  we should be hearing case completes from early July to August:

MAY NVC SCAN DATES - Mail processing only 

NVC - May 2017 Scan Dates - Method 4: Mail processing

You can add your scan dates here.

NVC Scan dates in May- Mail filers only. 

Your spreadsheet can be found here

May Scan Dates Spreadsheet

2 hours ago, JBMG said:

Hello, March and remaining February filers.  Since nobody has been able to track your scan dates/CC's/Interview dates and locations onto a spreadsheet, I've created a tool where you can track it yourselves. 

 

First, please fill out this short questionnaire.. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire - March 2017 - Method 4: Mail processing

 

Then to see everyone's results, go here..

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet - March 2017 - Method 4: Mail processing (save this link in your browser) 

 

MOST IMPORTANT: keep your confirmation email to edit your status as your case moves along.. I will not be managing this for you or resending the questionnaire to you. In fact, i don't receive the email link you receive making it impossible for me to resend the questionnaire to you.

 

Meanwhile, try to get everyone to update it. I have an April scan date, so we're eager to see how you guys are trending in terms of NVC processing.

 

 

For those with May scan dates (Mail filers). @JessieABC has created the following for you. 

MAY NVC SCAN DATES - Mail processing only 

If you have a scan date in May. Join this forum. 

NVC - May 2017 Scan Dates - Method 4: Mail processing

You can add your scan dates here.

NVC Scan dates in May- Mail filers only.

Your spreadsheet can be found here

May Scan Dates Spreadsheet 

 

For those with April scan dates, I've created the following for us. 

APRIL NVC SCAN DATES - Mail processing only 

If you have a scan date in April. Join this forum. Provide your scan date. 

NVC - April 2017 Scan Dates - Method 4: Mail processing

NVC April Spreadsheet  - Mail Filers Only

 

Thank you,

 

JBMG

 

Thanks for organizing al this! You're like our happy place when the going gets tough with NVC. Visajourney is like an escape from stalking  the case status on ceac despite knowing no updates are near lol

10 minutes ago, beppenyc said:

Ladies and Gents,

 

case completed today, thank you for all the support and nice words, nvc is tough, 11 weeks of waiting but thank to you...it was better. Raise the pint!!!

 

scan date 02/28

cc 05/10

 

Congrats!! Hope the interview goes just as smoothly. Good news is something we al look forward to as this whole process drags on.  You might still make your flight!

59 minutes ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Hi Jessie, thanks so much for your response and work!

This information is exactly why we only sent the fiche anthropometrique/police report/certificate...

And this is why we received a checklist. You'd think that it would be logical that if your police certificate is clean you wouldn't need a court report, no? That's what we thought too. 

apparently you still need a court record from Morocco even if your police record is clean.

It is - I saw it and sent it to the NVC. 

So we are trying to get the court report/casier judiciaire in the easiest way possible.

 

How the heck do I get other Moroccans to see this post? 

You can start a thread and title it accordingly which other Moroccans can google  

i guess some countries require more re more documentation than others. A lot of people have issues with their birth certificates and marriage certificates as well since specific versions are required for certain countries.

whole process is tedious and long but keep your head up, you're almost there!  If you get a scan date in may, feel free to join the thread in my signature and fill out the form if you'd like to be added to the scan date to case complete spreadsheet.  We're all waiting together and hoping it'll keep us updated on when case completes start coming through  

45 minutes ago, Noor881 said:

No, I did mail filing. And that email was just to change my embassy. I don't know why they added those to my documents as the attached docs in the email didn't have to be forwarded to anyone. Now because of their error I have a new scan date 😭😭😭

If you initatiated a request for change in embassy, then that is essentially changing information in your case which is cause for a new scan date.

if I didn't understand correctly and you did not request a change in the interview location, then the submission of a second set of documents was also a cause for reseting your scan date. 

You should never resend documents again and should only be providing information that they requested per an RfE or there is a more than likely chance that your scan date resets. More often than not, many individuals receive a checklist as well due to duplicate submissions.

if you want, you can call and speak to a supervisor to explain your situation. If you're lucky, they might help. You never know.

12 hours ago, Seth And Quynh said:

I need help I called nvc multiple times to clarify why the IV Bill fee says pay now instead of processing. I paid the fee may 4th when I got a email. The next day I got another email which was the same exact iv bill invoice as the last. So on the page it tells me I didn't pay able not paid. Not on the receipt section it shows I paid and the transaction Id and time. I looked at my bank and see enough they took the payment. I'm worried that I'll have to spend another 325$ because they messed up. Any help??? They said I should wait till Friday? It's been 5 days

IV bill takes longer to process than the AOS bill and it depends on when the transaction is processed by NVC's system.  Give it till Friday, then start spam calling NVC   I'm pretty sure it'll update by then.

11 hours ago, Shacues16 said:

I also paid the IV fee on the 4th, the money has been taken out my account, but on the ceac portal still says in process.

 

I called the NVC yesterday, they said it can take up to 7 days to process in their system. 

I noticed both of you are about to send in your NVC documents (or may have already).  Feel free to join our NVC - May 2017 Scan Dates - Method 4: Mail processing if you are sending your documents in via post.  

If you'd like to be added to our tracker, please fill out the below form so we can all keep track of each others' scan dates to complete timelines!

FORM:                 Click to fill & submit form to be added to Scan Date to CC list

15 hours ago, JBMG said:

 Someone with a scan date of March 20th is already in the review department.

 

 

I am so jealous right now.  58 days and counting to 9 week mark

56 minutes ago, SabrinaJerome said:

My husband and I are trying to figure out how to get the (apparently) required court report from Morocco.

He lives in Spain and we would like to get it online or via mail, rather than he or his family getting it in person.

We went to these websites:

http://www.justice.gov.ma/  

and

http://casierjudiciaire.justice.gov.ma/Accueil.aspx?culture=en-US  He and his sister both tried to use this site unsuccessfully. Not sure what went wrong.

and we're still confused.

Many discussions combine and/or confuse the police record and the court report in their directions. Can anyone give us a straight answer and a source?

Thanks in advance

 

 

Police records show if you have had any misconduct.  These certificates usually reflect all police activity as related to the applicant including traffic violations, misdemeanors, home visits, etc.  Police records are required from every country in which the applicant has lived for over a year after the age of 16.

Court records records are required if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime.

Usually, these records can be sent via email but they would require valid proof of identification.  In some countries, you may have to mail them photos as well.  

For additional information, select Morocco from the dropdown for "Document" finder which should provide additional information on where and how to obtain these documents:

• https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html

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Non-resident Moroccan citizens may request a Fiche Anthropometrique by writing directly to the Direction General de la Surete Nationale, Fichier Central de L'Anthropometrie, Rabat. The number and date of issue of the new format Carte Nationale must be included in the request. The fiche Anthropometrique is delivered only to bearers of the new format Carte Nationale.

More guides:

• https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Marrakesh_-_Obtain_Police_Clearance_Certificate_(Criminal_Record)
• Fiche anthropométrique

2 hours ago, Noor881 said:

Hi All,

 

So I sent in my packet to NVC on march.

 

scan date: march 22nd

new scan date: April 27th

embassy: Islamabad 

 

I never sent in anything besides the packet in march which included a documents n i think I didn't leave anything out or and questions unanswered.

 

Now im not sure why they have this new scan date for me.

Only thing I did ask for, by email in march was to have my embassy changed to Islamabad instead of UAE. So my first email they reviewed n March and initiated the change. My 2nd email which was the same as first. Someone reviewed it n submitted the docs that I had attached (birth n marriage cert) for proof that they are from Pakistan therefore our interview should also be in Pakistan. 

Now that NVC received those 2 document again they generated a new scan date. But they already hav those in ny original packet from March.

 

This new scan date will put me a month behind. Now I am so confused which scan date to follow for my 11 week review period🙁

 

Can anyone help me if they had been in a similar situation. 

 

Thanks ❤

NVC will reset the scan date if there are any new documents received or any information changed.  Your scan date will be the date on which they have received all payments AND all required documentation (e.g., forms, civil documents, etc.).  When they have received everything, the review timer starts.

In other words, if you sent in additional documentation or if your case information was updated, the new scan date would be your "Scan Date" and you would start your 11 week count from that date.

I noticed you said attached.  Are you email filing?  This thread was for mail processing I guess I can add email filing to the forms for reference.  Please make sure you fill out the following form to share your progress with the rest of us

• FORM:                 Click to fill & submit form to be added to Scan Date to CC list

14 hours ago, zw085213 said:

Hi, 

Anyone knows how to reschedule an interview? Thanks!

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/interview/visa-applicant-interview.html

You should update your timeline.  The process differs from consulate to consulate and I can't tell which embassy your interview will be given.

Use the drop-down in #2 of the following link to select the appropriate embassy and it should contain information about rescheduling on the embassy-specific pdf:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/interview/prepare-for-the-interview.html

6 hours ago, za3bour said:

I received the following information from the lawyer. He didn't really add much !

 

 

Some additional information that may help to clarify re-establishment of domicile in the United States:

• http://lawandborder.com/issues-for-u-s-citizens-expats-in-filing-the-form-i-130-immigrant-petition-for-alien-relative/
• https://citizenpath.com/proving-country-of-domicile-i-864/

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The petitioner must show that she/he spends a preponderance of time in the U.S. This time spent in the U.S. needs to be over a period of time. In other words, the petitioner must show that the petitioner is truly maintaining a residence in the United States, not just traveling for a couple of months at a time and then returning [abroad].

 

Although there is no time frame [required] to establish residence, it must be convincing evidence of continued ties to the United States and that the petitioner has, in fact, taken up residence in the United States. Evidence that the sponsor has established a domicile in the United States and is either physically residing there or intends to do so before or concurrently with the applicant includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 

(1) opening a bank account;

(2) transferring funds to the United States;

(3) making investments in the United States;

(4) seeking employment in the United States;

(5) registering children in U.S. schools;

(6) applying for a social security number;

(7) voting in local, state or federal elections

(8) leases, mortgages, utility bills, telephone bills, etc. established in the petitioner’s name. Provide a photo of the petitioner holding a current newspaper with the date clearly visible standing in front of a U.S. post office and color copies of all pages of the petitioner’s international passport[ ] with page numbers clearly visible.

Hope that helps!

14 hours ago, christine55 said:

Hi all,

 

I am finalizing all the paperwork for the petition to get my spouse a green card in the U.S. I was just hoping someone could help me figure out the best way to organize all my paperwork.

I have the I-130, I-130a, G-1145, a copy of my U.S. birth certificate, a copy of our marriage license, 2 passport photos of me and 2 of my husband, something that shows proof of our joint bank account, a copy of our daughter's U.S. birth certificate and a cover later stating our intention and the contents of the packet. 

 

I know not to use staples and only paperclips to keep the papers together, but should I use a post it at the bottom of each new section and say what the section Is? Should I put everything into a folder? I just want to make sure it's all done correctly.

 

We will be sending the packet off to my mom back in the states and she will get the money order for us and send it to Phoenix. Are we missing anything else?

 

Thanks so much!

I included a table of contents (i went overboard and overloaded) with colored tabs detailing out each section (e.g., Section 1 for forms and required documents, section 2 for financial ties, section 3 for evidence of relationship) and subsection.

I then dumped everything in a folder that closes with taped a sheet with our names/ role (petitioner, beneficiary) and dates of birth on the front of the folder just in case.

As for evidence, what the others above said.  Photos, time together, common bills, leases, etc. are all strong support of a bona fide marriage.  Joint accounts, establishing each other as authorized users on your credit card account, adding each other as life insurance/savings account/retirement account beneficiaries are other easy ways to establish financial ties without too much hassle.

10 hours ago, yee2yeec said:

I just received my NOA-2 approval (May 2; NOA-1 first received Oct 19 to be processed at Nebraska, and transferred to Texas on Mar 7) but I am very confused.

 

When I applied, I have stated that my husband is residing with me overseas.  I even have an overseas address.  But the NOA said that noting that my husband is living in the States, I am advised to submit a I-485 for adjusting his status at the NCSC.  If I want to forward my application to NVC, I need to submit a I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition... and not only that, but I also need to pay an extra $465 for filing I-824?!?!

 

I am so confused!! Anyone else run into that? Is this a mistake? I don't want to wait any longer than necessary, not to mention that I have to pay again an expensive cost for no reason.

 

 

Unless your husband is residing in the United States, you should not be filing for adjustment of status.  Instead, you should have filed Direct Consular Filing (if available in your country), or you should have indicated which country he will be applying for the visa from per Question 22 of the I-130

There was a lot of confusion about this question in the past since it almost seems as if both response lines fall under Adjustment of Status but according to what I've read, if your husband is overseas, the overseas consulate location should have been entered on the right hand side.  A lot of times when people have left it blank or entered US locations on either side of this question, they received notifications regarding adjustment of status.

I would suggest you call the USCIS and make sure that they are still processing your application as an IR1/CR1.  There's a chance they might have simply sent you the wrong letter.