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4 hours ago, kshaheen said:

Congrats!  Did you expedite your case or it just miraculously took around 2 weeks for you to get an interview date? 

 

 

Thanks!  It was not expedited, so maybe a checklist won't reset the waiting time!  I was expecting to hear from NVC again in Oct.  We are really realy surprised when we got the email! 

26 minutes ago, Kadupul said:

Congratulations!!! That was incredibly fast!!!

Thanks!  Hope they are picking up the pace and will be fast for everyone too!  

On 7/25/2017 at 7:31 PM, ILKFC said:

Checking-in here, 2nd scan date July 24.

Hope things will be smooth from now on!

 

Thank you @JBMG for creating this thread and the detailed info!

 

 

 

We got our P4 letter by email with interview date Sept 18! When I called to confirm my second scan date, i was told to wait for up to 11 weeks!  I just checked the website, the status is indeed "in transit"!  We are soooooo surprised! 

Checking-in here, 2nd scan date July 24.

Hope things will be smooth from now on!

Thank you @JBMG for creating this thread and the detailed info!

5 hours ago, SP&SP said:

Am sorry bout this but from experience they are very serious bout ppc,I try to speak to a supervisor twice  that I can take it to the interview but they don't allow and I ended sending it back and my scan date reset that was back in April 

i would advice you to just send a new one the sooner the better and accept to wait again cause they very direct on ppc!

sorry to tell you this!

3 hours ago, JBMG said:

Yes, you can do this but send the correct police report/receipt ASAP.. this way if you can get a supervisor, they can hopefully get you a CC ASAP. But like i said earlier, also try again getting your case expedited.. You can write in the letter that the only thing missing is the police report, everything else has been approved with your case..  Also explain that your child will miss starting school because of this delay, don't want to have to move him/her at mid semester.. Then attach your police report confirmation receipt with that letter.. Hopefully they can approve your expedited case at that point.. Good luck.

thanks both for the advice!  will do so!

1 hour ago, chamma said:

 

Sorry that you had to go through this!!.. hope you get it sorted soon

 

thank you!  will keep trying for a supervisor review!

1 hour ago, JBMG said:

You know what?!  Try getting your case expedited.. You don't have anything to lose by trying that.. At least while you're waiting for the new police certificate receipt/copy.. 

 

How to expedite at NVC?

Go to this link has good information how to go about it.

http://boureypeatnut...m/expedite.html

Just to remind everyone to revisit the NVC Process Wiki, NVC Process Wiki

i tried once already in May but my request was not approved, is it fine to request again?

14 minutes ago, JBMG said:

The is great advice from Cadtousa. @ILKFC  Get your police certificate receipt/copy mailed out to the NVC ASAP (make sure it's the right police certificate you're ordering).. Once it's mailed out and they have confirmed receipt.. Try to get a hold of a supervisor..I know you're not in a rush now because of the schooling thing.. but i'm sure you'd prefer to have a CC sooner than later to give you time to plan, etc.. 

many thanks!!! this is really helpful!  will do that!

21 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Thank you! So kind.  Wishing you luck. hopefully all this will be resolved quickly. Hang in there.  

 

thanks for the encouragement 😊

hope things will be smooth from now on!

3 minutes ago, KaurN said:

On nvc.state.gov it clearly says that the certificate will be mailed directly to the embassy. If you I were you I would call again and maybe a different rep can better understand, or send an email to NVC.  This is extremely frustrating.

thanks for the advice, will try again to speak to another rep.  

really frustrating, especially i did see and confirmed with a rep for a CC and a few days later I was told it was a mistake!  lucky i checked again and called, otherwise i would still be waiting for the interview schedule happily 😵

7 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Thanks,... All this should be explained in the welcome letters we receive or at least on our embassy websites.. Each one of our embassies should have an area where they give examples of each document needed with an explanation of where/how to get them..  Seriously, HALF of our cases have received a checklist.. HALF.. This is obnoxious.. I need to write this down as one of my goals.. Find out a way to make this change happen.. 

@JBMG, you're just awesome!  we are lucky to have you here!

7 minutes ago, JBMG said:

oh ok, that's not the first time I've heard about this type of setup... Can you explain this in the following.. hopefully it will help others from HK.. I'm assuming that you can request a version to be sent to you and the embassy or receive a copy at least? If so, please explain in the following forum... 

 

 

We did check with the Police again and they will send it to the Embassy directly.  I searched online and saw other people saying I should send in a copy of the payment receipt showing I requested and paid for the certificate already, so I will do that along with a letter of explanation. 

Sure, will explain in the forum.

4 minutes ago, JBMG said:

Hi, so sorry to hear about this.. Did they lose your PC, send in the wrong version, or missing one from a place you lived for over 6 months? 

HK Police would send one to embassy directly so we were not able to include it in our package, but I did include a letter to explain.  I explained this to the rep but she said they have to have a copy so I must send it in...

9 minutes ago, trininurse said:

well i am having the simliar issue i am positive sure i sent in my pc and they are saying i need to send one it its rediculous

were you able to speak to a supervisor?  i didn't get a nice rep, she pretty much said there is nothing I can do except sending it in. the supervisor will say the same thing so don't bother trying again.

so frustrated.

Just now, trininurse said:

whats pc??? are you having to resumit docs?? @JBMG

police certificate.  yes i need to submit it before the give me a CC (again). i didn't think they would give someone a CC then cancel it.  when i saw status "at NVC" with AOS disappeared I did call to confirm.  A few days later just thought I check then it was back to "submit requested doc"....  

13 hours ago, JBMG said:

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UPDATE!    NVC NOW OPEN!!  CALL NVC.

      It's now the time to do so to avoid waiting 30-40 mins..      

 

We can assume that the following embassies/consulates have released their August interview dates since we have cases on our spreadsheet that have received their August interview dates. 

 

 

Received Interview Notifcation	Interview	Days from CC to Interview Notification	Interview - Country	Interview - City
6/28/2017	8/29/2017	9	Bahamas	Nassau
6/29/2017	8/18/2017	3	Colombia	Bogotá
6/28/2017	8/2/2017	8	France	Paris
6/27/2017	8/17/2017	13	Haiti	Port au Prince
6/28/2017	8/4/2017	6	India	Mumbai
6/28/2017	8/14/2017	15	Jamaica	Kingston
6/27/2017	8/15/2017	9	Jamaica	Kingston
6/28/2017	8/22/2017	5	Jamaica	Kingston
6/29/2017	8/10/2017	9	Kenya	Nairobi
6/27/2017	8/23/2017	13	Mexico	Ciudad Juarez
6/28/2017	8/8/2017	12	Nigeria	Lagos
6/27/2017	8/8/2017	12	Russia	Moscow
6/28/2017	8/17/2017	21	Zimbabwe	Harare

 

 

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@JBMG, many thanks for the reminders and updates! unfortunately our case has moved back to "submit requested documents".  Called NVC but was told we cannot bring the PC to the interview, have to send in a copy first, the rep refused to pass me on to a supervisor, kept saying I would get the same answer anyways...  Anyways, our expedite request I submitted some time ago (already established a home and kid starts school in mid Aug) was not approved.   My kid will miss the start of the school anyways so we figure might as well wait till next semester...  

Congratulationsss on all your CCs!  Good luck with your interview guys!  

(JBMG, spreadsheet updated)

3 hours ago, JBMG said:

Yes, most def, this is what @MD11PILOT got approved for his expedite. But I think it depends on the embassy..

 

"Called NVC to check on timeline. After speaking to an operator for a few minutes was advised to send an expedite request. I didn't really think it would work, but thought the worst they would say is no. Received a response that it was under review within 24 hours. Expedite request was accepted by LDN and was was emailed within 48 hours of original email. Reason for expedite was childrens schooling."

would you know the email address for expedite request?  is it NVCexpedite@state.gov?

1 hour ago, PP_2016 said:

AOS would show up as soon as the NVC transfers your file to respective embassy/consulate but the Status would not go back to 'submit requested documents'. It would be either 'at nvc' or 'in transit' or 'ready' or 'at your interview city name'. I suggest you call NVC and get more info.

oh no... let me call to find out what is missing....

1 hour ago, JBMG said:

Same here, just doing assets.. strange how they're asking you for your w2's when they didn't ask for mine.. I had included a letter in my NVC package stating that I didn't have w2's since I hadn't worked in the US.  Maybe that's why I wasn't requested to submit them.. 

 

maybe your letter helped, but i did incude a copy of my employment letter and a recent letter from my employer confirming my current salary. 

12 minutes ago, JBMG said:

 

"These instructions refer only to the Form I-864 completed by the financial sponsor named above."

 

They're asking for your Joint sponsor's 2016 tax transcript or tax return with w2's.. Even if you already sent them in, they just want to make sure you have those with you at the interview..  No need to bring your pay stubs from your HK employer because you won't be working there in the US.. Now if your company is transferring you to the US, that info may be useful. Bring a letter stating that you'll be working there..  But that's not what they're asking for. They're asking for your joint-sponsor's info..  

 

And yeah, in your case, they're def asking for an updated/corrected AOS form with 2016 information.  

 

Thanks JBMG for the clarifications!

I don't have anything to update though.  I included 2016 income on AOS form already and sent in my 1040/2555ez copies as well.  I did order 2016 tax transcript 2 weeks ago.  Hopefully it will arrive before the interview.  We are using assets so no joint-sponsor info was provided..

@JBMG

On the pre-interview checklist from US Consulate in Hong Kong, for your reference:

For family-based visa applications:

 The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s IRS transcript or most recent U.S. federal income tax return, and any relevant W-2s. If the income of the sponsor’s spouse is being used on the Affidavit of Support, the spouse must complete Form I-864A.

 Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).

 Proof of your own personal assets if the sponsor’s income is not sufficient to meet U.S. poverty guidelines. You must complete Form I-864A if using your own assets.

 Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, emails, remittance receipts, joint assets, school records, etc.).

@JBMG

My checklist says below:

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

We reviewed the Affidavit of Support form and supporting financial documents you submitted. While we will schedule your case for an interview, there is something incomplete or missing. This could affect the Consular Officer's ability to make a decision on your case.

On the attached Affidavit of Support Assessment Letter, we have put an "X" by each item you need to correct.

If your Affidavit of Support form needs correction:  Fill out a new form online.  Print, sign and send the form to the principal applicant so he or she can take them to the visa interview. Do not send the updated form to NVC.

If there are supporting documents missing:  Send the missing documents to the principal applicant so he or she can take them to the visa interview. Do not send the documents to NVC.

After NVC schedules the immigrant visa interview, we will send you an appointment letter with additional details. You do not need to contact NVC or send us additional financial information at this time.

You can access instructions for Affidavit of Support forms and read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) online at nvc.state.gov/aos (English) or nvc.state.gov/aos/espanol (Spanish).

On the AOS Assessment Letter which is the last page of the file:

These instructions refer only to the Form I-864 completed by the financial sponsor named above. The National Visa Center (NVC) reviewed your Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. This form had one or more sections with missing or incorrect information; was missing required supporting documents; or both. Please review the instructions below. You will need to correct your Form I-864 and collect missing documents as requested.

Do not send the corrected form and documents to NVC. Instead, give all requested documents to the visa applicant, who should present them to the consular officer during the visa interview. Don't forget to sign your Form I-864 by hand. Your signature cannot be typed or electronic. The applicant may bring a photocopy of the signed form to the interview.

Failure to submit the requested documents at the time of the visa interview can delay this case. If you need to complete a new Form I-864, you can access the form and instructions online at uscis.gov/i-864. Additional information can be found at nvc.state.gov/aos (English) or nvc.state.gov/aos/espanol (Spanish).

You do not need to contact NVC at this time. After we schedule the immigrant visa interview, we will send the applicant an appointment letter. ===================================================================== ====== Please make the below corrections to your Form I-864 or gather the requested financial evidence:

[x] You must submit the following financial evidence:

[x] A copy of every W-2 form that relates to your___________2016________________________ tax returns

****

Since we don't have W2, will just bring salary records which my employers provide to me every month. Hope it is fine!

45 minutes ago, chamma said:

Yes you can. Just ring up your embassy to confirm before you make plans 

43 minutes ago, PP_2016 said:

Few people in this forum have attended the interview with their spouses. So there is no restrictions for that it seems. However every embassy behaves differently. 

thanks both  let me call the embadsy once we have the interview date

11 hours ago, JBMG said:

@abfar  @Mavikobalt @claudia88031 @ricvtr22 @alohasabaidee @KBain @ILKFC @Auds @Gege6

 

Hello, by chance on your checklist where it says to bring 2016 w2s, are/were you requested to provide an updated AOS form as well? 

 

 @claudia88031  @Auds @Gege6

 

You 3 already had your interview.. Did you have to submit a new AOS form with your 2016 w2's? If so, did it have a 'wet signature"?

 

Thank you,

 

JBMG  

 

Actually on my checklist, it states to bring my W2 for 2016 tax return only on the Assessment Letter.  

Then when I referred to the embassy info I downloaded from NVC website, there is a pre-interview checklist and it says Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is needed.  I had sent in my original I-864 to NVC, supposedly NVC would forward it to the embassy, so will bring a copy of that, but plan to fill out another one with exact same info and sign it so my husband can have one with wet signature.

Just wondering, can I attend the interview together with my husband?

11 hours ago, JBMG said:

Since you're both in hong kong, I'm assuming you have a joint-sponsor or are using assets? 

 

yes correct