I&A/T

Hey guys does anyone having a problem checking their case status on the website? I couldn’t check my case status since yesterday!!!

12 hours ago, Chalanero21 said:

Hi . My case was sent to nvc on jan 26 ..what is the wait time for me to get a case number?

Thanks

A week or two 

2 hours ago, Peachess said:

Ha!! Please when you get the letter let me know what it says, because me I plan to get mine from Portharcourt headquarters... Can't travel all the way to Lagos. 

Sorry what?

2 hours ago, scarlett262004 said:

I did. I added more receipts of gifts sent and call logs and some of our messages to each other because I never sent it during the 1st stage of the process. 

Same thing I am paranoid that they won’t send it with the civil documents to the embassy 

Hey guys did anyone did side loading with Nvc stage?

Hey there 

My husband and I are getting closer to our interview, and I had planned to return for his interview, but now we are discussing me not returning for his interview in order to use the money for his move and transition to the US.  

A little background: we met in July 2016, got super serious in September 2016, and we married during my first visit in January 2017.  I have made 4 trips to Tunisia, we don’t have a significant age difference, our families are aware, and we have combined assets as much as we can.  He is covered under my health insurance, listed as the beneficiary on my life insurance and retirement account, and we have tons of communication records.  We had a small wedding with his family and friends and we took a week long vacation to Morocco this January to celebrate our one year anniversary.   

I am thinking that with the time spent, communication, assets, and other proofs that me taking a short trip to the interview may not have that much of an impact.  

I would be so grateful for some honest feedback and opinions.  Thanks

10 hours ago, BamaCariad said:

This is my first post. Not exactly sure how this works.... Need to get involved with a community of people who understand the stress and angst of this process. 

 

I&A/T, did y’all file your I-130 in September? Your receipt number (the few numbers I can read) looks like the first few of mine, and I filed our I-130 September 9, 2017. I filed what I thought was a near perfect petition, but after only four months, I thought it was way to early to approval notices to go out. 

You’re welcome I am sure anyone here will like to help and give you advice we all been there 

we filled in February 2017 and we got approved in November 2017 

6 minutes ago, L&J15 said:

It also happens to me... I'm desperate to communicate with them and I can't .. 

They finally picked up you have to call many times for it to go threw 

we just find out that our scan date is January 5th

Hey guys why I can’t reach Nvc on the phone? This has been going on for days now!

He everyone I have a question 

what’s the next change on nvc status check after it shows submit required documents?

ps:we already submitted the documents and they received it a couple of days ago 

1 hour ago, AndresP said:

Hello all, just had my i130 approved on the 26th of December. I only found out by speaking to a tier 2 supervisor. So I hope to be checking up with the NVC in two weeks to confirm they received the package and start the next process. I130 was processed at Nebraska. 

Congratulations, now you should start preparing your civil documents while waiting for the Nvc to receive your papers 

17 minutes ago, Timam2 said:

Please my advice is based on experience, we never had a checklist, our case numbers were written on all front pages of the document... I was advised to do that because normally, they misplace some documents and that brings about checklists and delays 

That’s what I did too I hope everything goes well thanks for responding.

Hey guys since you all passed Nvc phase and congratulations for that by the way I want advice about writing case number on the Nvc documents I asked that question in another thread and opinions seemed divided about it so what do you think about that?

1 hour ago, Michael2017 said:

Hi,

 

I have 2 questions:

 

1. would it be better to hole punch the documents and add them in a folder, so that they can easily take them out for scanning and put it back.

I think this would prevent lost docs but also there would be holes in the docs. So not sure.

 

2. Do you write really on each document your case number? For me this would destroy the validity of the document submitted

as you overwrite part of it. I would assume putting the case number on the back of the document copy would be the better version.

If they lose it they can still see the case number on the back. Any suggestion here?

 

3. Has someone "side loaded" at NVC with new relationship documents (boarding passes, new photos)? I plan to do so,

but don`t know if this part should come on the end of the package or on the top.

Same question about the side loading anyone?

and what you mean by the validity of the documents ?

4 hours ago, mrahman14 said:

Everything in one envelope  and used both cover sheet

Hey,What you mean by both cover sheet?

Hey guys after how many days you got a scan date after sending the package?

Just out of curiosity, what did you use to hold all the papers when you mailed the packet to the NVC?  I have everything very organized in a stack, and I have manila folders dividing civil documents, Affidavit of support and documents, and a folder for all supporting evidence.  After looking, it appears that only a binder will hold everything.  Is that okay to send it that way?  I would appreciate any advice.  Thanks!

Just out of curiosity, what did you use to hold all the papers when you mailed the packet to the NVC?  I have everything very organized in a stack, and I have manila folders dividing civil documents, Affidavit of support and documents, and a folder for all supporting evidence.  After looking, it appears that only a binder will hold everything.  Is that okay to send it that way?  I would appreciate any advice.  Thanks!

34 minutes ago, AJLove said:

When I called NVC yesterday, they had suggested to put N/A in the fields that are not applicable. I am confused what to do now.

Put N/A just in case 

On the DS-260, when it asks about occupation, we stated student, so should we fill in the employment history with the schools attended like we did on the G325, or should we only put jobs and put the schools in education history. I am just hesitant to leave things blank.  Any advice?

15 minutes ago, european_nomad said:

Well, however they prepared it for you is how you should send it. I left a lot of parts blank. I did not put N/A or "none" and had zero problems.

We just called the Nvc and they confirmed your advice, thanks a lot for responding 

19 minutes ago, european_nomad said:

Yes, I did. And I had no problems whatsoever. NVC is a little different than USCIS. I remember when I filled out the i-130 I put N/A or None in empty boxes just in case. But with NVC, I left boxes empty. I also gave them all of my tax info, proof of assets (bank account statement), proof of employment and how much I make (just my last 3 checks). I didn't staple anything. Make sure you don't forget to sign your AOS. I was confused too. Croatia doesn't require police certificates but they require 2 court certificates. So that's what I did, and on the coversheet I checked not applicable for police certificates. Honestly I was expecting them to tell me to send more info. But I sent a lot of stuff and it was good enough. 

Yes, it is part of the NVC process, but the instructions were created and issued by the USCIS.

16 minutes ago, european_nomad said:

Hey, did you fill yours out by hand or using a pdf on your computer? I did mine using a pdf on the computer and some boxes were left blank. No need for putting "none" or "N/A". Make sure if you do the pdf version that the special bar code changes when you are filling it out. I had to use internet explorer or mozilla firefox I believe because it didn't work on Chrome. I forgot. It took me a few times to fill it out. I printed it out a few times before making sure it was perfect.

It was prepared by Rapid Visa on the computer and I printed it out.

It was with the pdf

So to clarify, after you finished the aos on the computer and printed it out, you sent it in with some of the boxes empty?

Congratulations to everyone got Cc you almost there guys 

can anyone help with this matter please? 

We have nearly finished going over the Affidavit of Support. However, I am questioning leaving some of the boxes blank, which was the advice of Rapid Visa.  There are a few boxes that have been left blank, but after going over the USCIS instructions, it seems like each box should either say “None” or “N/A” and that no box on the form should be left blank.  Should each box be filled or is it acceptable to leave some boxes empty?  The boxes that have been left empty are: 
Part 7-1,2,3,4 
Part 8-2 
Part 10-All 
Part 11- 2. 

Thanks in advance for any help provided!

We have nearly finished going over the Affidavit of Support. However, I am questioning leaving some of the boxes blank, which was the advice of Rapid Visa.  There are a few boxes that have been left blank, but after going over the USCIS instructions, it seems like each box should either say “None” or “N/A” and that no box on the form should be left blank.  Should each box be filled or is it acceptable to leave some boxes empty?  The boxes that have been left empty are: 
Part 7-1,2,3,4 
Part 8-2 
Part 10-All 
Part 11- 2. 

Thanks in advance for any help provided!