crmathew1

I knowwww, right?! This is really testing my patience (never had much to begin with)
I am so thankful for this site though...can't appreciate it enough! as messed up as it sounds, it is really helpful to know that there are a lot of people out there going through the same ####### lol 

I don't know about everyone else but I got approved on jan 4, Texas didn't send it over to NVC till Feb 1 and NvC got it on the 9th n i still don't have a case number... Hope it goes faster for you!

No problem..and I would advice you to go ahead and get everything ready for the NVC stage so that you don't have to wait long after you get a case number- like get the police clearance certificates, irs transcripts, translate birth certificates etc, i.e. things that take time 

You will have some time NVC gets your case and assigns a case number..use this time to read through the NVC guides and the problems other NVC filers had so you can avoid them (there are NVC filers topics under IR1/CR1 forum) and put together the papers you need. I recently also posted asking if I got everything and someone replied with what they did that pretty much covers everything you need for NVC-go through those too-might be helpful! 
You really don't need a lawyer
 

Yeiiii Got NOA 2 Feb 9
no E-mail no mail yet only my Online Status Change to Approved
PD july 12 Texas

Hello,
Since you are submitting Tax Return for 2017  with W2, you did not need 2014. They only need the recent tax return or tax transcript, but it is good to give three years.
Seem like you have everything covered. I did not see anything you missed. This is how i arrange my package
Coverletter that explains what i have in the package sent both the IV and AOS
Then i have Document Cover Sheet Checklist (got from welcome letter)
i have 2 Manila Envelopes: one for IV and one for AOS
In IV Manila Envelope i put (on the Envelope i put Beneficiary full name, DOB and my name, DOB and Case number)
1.     Immigrant Visa Document Cover Sheet (after paying IV Bill)
2.     Photocopies of Supporting Documents of beneficiary
·         Valid, unexpired passport biographic data page
·         Birth Certificate
·         Marriage Certificate 
·         Police Certificates
In AOS Manila Envelope i put ( on the Envelope i put Beneficiary full name, DOB and my name, DOB and Case number)
1.     Affidavit of support  Document  Cover Sheet
2.     Financial Documents
·         Signed form I-864EZ
·         2016 Tax Transcript
·         2015 Tax Transcript
·         2014 Tax Transcript
·         Form W-2s for 2016, 2015 and 2014
·         Letter of Employment
Pay Stubs last 6 months
 
And all of this i put UPS Courier and sent it out.
Here is a sample Cover letter i used
<YOUR NAME>
<YOUR ADDRESS>
<TOWN, STATE and ZIP CODE>
<YOUR PHONE NUMBER>
 
<DATE>
 
National Visa Center
Attn: DR
31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH  03801-2914
 
RE: Checklist, Affidavit of Support, Financial Documents and Supporting Documents
For Case # <ENTER YOUR NVC CASE NUMBER>
 
Dear Sir or Madam:
 
Enclosed please find a competed checklist, affidavit of support, financial documents and supporting documents for my spouse, <ENTER NAME OF SPOUSE>.
 
Following is a summary of the documents submitted:  DELETE ITEMS THAT DO NOT APPLY TO YOU. ADD ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS NOT LISTED THAT MAY APPY.
 
Checklist
·         Bar Coded Checklist Signed and Dated
 
Financial Documents
·         Form I-864, I-864EZ or I-864W
·         Form I-864 for Joint Sponsor (if using Joint Sponsor)
·         Form I-864A (if using income of other household member)
·         2016 Tax Transcript (past year tax transcript is only required)
·         2015 Tax Transcript (if wanted to include)
·         2014 Tax Transcript (if wanted to include)
·         Federal Tax Forms (if required)
·         Form W-2s for 2016, 2015 and 2014 (if applicable)
·         Form 1099s (if applicable)
·         Letter of Employment (if employed with company)
·         Pay Stubs last 3 months (if employed with company)
·         Self Employed Business License (if self-employed)
·         A signed letter on business letterhead that was written within in the last three months (if self-employed)
·         A contract between you as an independent contractor and a company (if self-employed)
Retirement benefits (if applicable) Other household members' income (if needed applicable) Other significant assets (if needed or applicable)  
Supporting Documentation
Adoption Documentation (if applicable) ·         Birth Certificate
Court and Prison Records (if applicable) ·         Marriage Certificate 
Marriage Termination Documentation (if applicable) Military Records (if applicable) ·         Photocopy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page
·         Petitioner Documents
·         Police Certificates
 
Scanned or photo copied documents are exact copies of the original documents. No alterations have been made. I understand that I will be required to bring and submit the original of these documents to the embassy or consulate at the interview.
 
I kindly ask you to process these documents at your earliest convenience as I am looking for an early approval.
 
Please contact me at the address or phone number above if you need anything.
 
Sincerely
 
 
<PETITIONER NAME>
Petitioner
 
 
I did not put case number in all documents. If you want you can. My case completed in 4 days
 
 
In the interview, you spouse only need to bring copies of the I-864 form the signed one and copies of all the tax stuff. He need to bring original Birth certificate and a copy, original police certificate, original marriage certificate 
 
Good Luck!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 

NVC finally got our case!! Question about updating the timeline on VJ..did you guys put in the date NVC received it or the date you got your case number? They said to call back in 2 weeks for a case number but I will be calling everyday
 I hope you get it today because its the 2 week mark! 

Really? Thats ridiculous...more waiting! Ive been reading stuff on VJ where people just went ahead and logged in and filled out a DS-261...I am not looking forward to more waiting!

Lol..I just tried opening it now and it’s letting me do it... so it is useful .. now I can start this process 
 I was so stressed about that ...

Call back and ask another agent..I have seen some people post it on VJ that this has happened to them!

I hear you! It is depressing!

If you look under the timelines, you will get an idea for how long to wait. A lot of us waited for anywhere between 200-300 days before the I-130 got approved...they also give you an estimate for your approval under your own timelines. Also, if you click on "immigration timelines" there is a list of "Processing dates for common forms" which is gathered from user data and is more up to date than the USCIS website...just look at them to get an idea

If you look under the timelines, you will get an idea for how long to wait. A lot of us waited for anywhere between 200-300 days before the I-130 got approved...they also give you an estimate for your approval under your own timelines. Also, if you click on "immigration timelines" there is a list of "Processing dates for common forms" which is gathered from user data and is more up to date than the USCIS website...just look at them to get an idea

Call back and ask another agent..I have seen some people post it on VJ that this has happened to them!

here is the number for NVC
Phone Number
NVC - 603-334-0700 [HOURS: 7am - 12am EST, M-F]
 
also review this link, it is helpful when u are in NVC stage
http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Holy moly run on sentence.  
 
I believe... Congrats is in order?  I'm not sure but I think you said you were approved?

Haha Imagine! The height of desperation! lol 

I would shovel their cars out if it meant one day less of waiting! Lol thanks for replying!

Haha Imagine! The height of desperation! lol 

Can I apply for humanitarian cause? Its inhumane to live with my mother-in-law! 

Got an email today and uscis case status update that my case was forwarded to the NVC! Halleluiah!! 

Got an email today and uscis case status update that my case was forwarded to the NVC! Halleluiah!! 

Got an email today and uscis case status update that my case was forwarded to the NVC! Halleluiah!! 

I just called uscis from my work..and i started crying as they told me it takes upto 90 days for them to send it to nvc...i dont even know what i said to the guy...i dont know what to so..i got an email address for TSC..i will write to them...i cant imagine another seven to eight months of processing left before we even get an interview date

Thank you for letting me know! One month is what I expected...90 days just threw me for a loop..Im hoping they just say that so people don't call back? I dont know. In any case, fingers crossed! Hope it goes fast for you from now on! Hopefully they will update my status online when they forward it to NVC