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8 hours ago, lucky1 said:

please confirm M belong to Punjab india.  Now NVC Process start. File already sent to NVC. DO i need Now Pcc from passport office  Or Need on Interview time I m Confuse

 

if need pcc at NVC process then Chandigarh passport Office Will be Issue pcc  Without any document Like interview Letter or anything else ?

 

 

Yes you need PCC for NVC stage. You can get from your local Passport office. When you get chance, please update your timeline here. Thanks

2 hours ago, crmathew1 said:

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed!

I have been reading about "side-loading" at the NVC stage but I see that a lot of people don't do that, including you so I think I am not going to do it..if anything I guess I will have him bring evidence to the embassy (chat logs, wedding photos, phone logs etc)

 

Yeah bring to Interview. I told my wife to bring wedding photos, chat and phone logs, the cards & letter i sent to the interview. I believe that more you send, the more time from them to review it. 

1 hour ago, crmathew1 said:

Hey all,

I am waiting for my case number from NVC and wanted to go ahead and get everything ready for the NVC process and I have a few questions. 

Since I just filed for my taxes for 2017, should I just include the W-2 + 1040 and the IRS transcripts for 2016, 2015 and 2014? I also have recent paystubs and can easily get an employment letter signed by my supervisor. 

For the AOS packet therefore I will have:

Barcoded cover sheet that we get after paying AOS bill

Cover letter

I-864 filled out

W2 plus tax return for 2017 and IRS transcripts for 2016, 2015 and 2014

Employment letter

Recent Paystubs

Also question about the I-864: the question about immunization on the DS-260, I don't think my husband has all the immunizations, can we just state what we have on the form? He will probably end up getting whatever else he needs during the medical appt right?

 

For the IV Packet

Barcoded Cover Sheet that we get after paying IV Bill

Cover Letter

Copy of Beneficiary's passport

Copy of Beneficiary's birth certificate + certified translation

Copy of Marriage certificate

Copy of Beneficiary's Police Clearance Certificates

 

Ofcourse with the case number on all the documents!

 

Does this all sound enough? Am I missing something?

Also When I include the copy of the IRS transcripts and W2 etc, does he have to bring the "Originals" to the interview? I only have copies of everything.

Thanks for answering!

 

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!!!

58 minutes ago, sat940 said:

Hi All,

 

My wife have CR1 interview in Mumbai (India) in March. Can we select biometrics appointment in any location in India? or we have to provide in Mumbai only? 

 

Please advise.

 

thanks

per this PDF, schedule an appointment for your photograph and fingerprints to be taken at one of our Visa Application Centers in India. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/BMB_Mumbai.pdf

more details in here http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-offsitecollectionservices.asp

I think you go any of these locations

VAC Locations

Mumbai:
Trade Center, Gr. Floor, G Block,
Bandrakurla Complex,
Bandra East, Mumbai - 400051

Chennai:
Good shepherd, No 82, Kodambakkam High Road,

Numgambakkam, Chennai 600034

 Hyderabad:
1-8-384/385, Gowra Grand, S.P.Road,
Begumpet, Secunderabad - 500003

 Kolkata:
Jasmine Tower, 31, Shakespeare Sarani (1st Floor)
Kolkata – 700017

Delhi:
S - 1 American Plaza, (Hotel Eros Managed by Hilton), International Trade Tower
Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110019

2 hours ago, k123 said:

People who are submitting their i864 AOS forms. what years are you guys writing in field 19a, 19b, 19c? haven't submitted my 2017 tax returns yet but will include my 2017 w2 and 2016 tax transcript in aos documents. so should it be 2016, 2015, 2014 or 2017,2016,2015?

I put 2016,2015 and 2014. 

5 hours ago, kubes said:

Because they are asked for it. It says so on the checklist they get from the NVC with the welcome letter. And I’ve seen people say that they sent in only the transcripts and got a checklist for the missing W2. 

Here is an actual checklist that someone got with the welcome letter stating the doc that they need to send in. 

Did you get your case number yet?

2 hours ago, AJLove said:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/662026-documents-to-take-to-cr-1-interview/?tab=comments#comment-9023668

 

Either passport or Nat certificate is okay.

correct

13 hours ago, Mill&bill said:

US citizen birth certificate is it required original or just photo copy fine enough?

Not sure but i will say have a photocopy of it to be in safe side

Just now, AJLove said:

Yes, 3 years of W2's is what I meant. I think either IRS tax returns of W2's but best to take both in case, and thanks for clarification on the passport copy.

i was reading again about the passport, i am little confused now. For family based visa, it is say this "Proof of the U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or legal permanent resident card)." So i think it is good to bring copy of passport of the US spouse

42 minutes ago, AJLove said:

I have put a list together for everyone to review and add to that we all at some point need to take to the interview. Could you please let me know if I am missing anything?

 

The below + Bona Fide Evidence + any documents that NVC requests to bring to the interview from checklist if applicable. 

 

From my understanding, I-864 needs to original (signed) instead of copy but the other financial documentation should be photocopies.

 

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

for Passport -a photocopy of the biographic page (where your name and photo are located).

Payment receipts not necessary but good to have it in case

You bring either Tax Transcripts or Tax return, not both.

You meant last 3 years of W2

No need of photocopy of US Passport, just need beneficiary passport copy (unless US spouse is not in USA, then  you need prove domicile in the United States)

36 minutes ago, AJLove said:

I have put a list together for everyone to review and add to that we all at some point need to take to the interview. Could you please let me know if I am missing anything?

 

The below + Bona Fide Evidence + any documents that NVC requests to bring to the interview from checklist if applicable. 

 

From my understanding, I-864 needs to original (signed) instead of copy but the other financial documentation should be photocopies.

 

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

" A signed Affidavit of Support from your petitioner and any additional financial sponsors who submitted a Form I-864 on behalf of your visa application.  Applicants may bring photocopies and scanned versions of signed Forms I-864 and associated documents. (Please note that the form must still be signed; typed names and electronic signatures will not be accepted.)" https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/required-documents.html

Per this website photocopy of signed I-864 form is fine

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/BMB_Mumbai.pdf check this one too

36 minutes ago, Netta said:

I'm sooooo happy finally got CC

First sd 12/05

Checklist 1/9 

Second SD 1/17

CC 2/9

It took three weeks two days from second sd

Congrats

1 hour ago, AJLove said:

Thaks!

 

Fyi - @sibz @Jatinpatel027

Good to know. Thanks

10 minutes ago, AJLove said:

@sibz @harsh2010 @Jatinpatel027 Guys any idea how long would it take if visa approved on interview day before we get our passport back? And side question: do we receive the packet with passport that we turn over at POE?

Based on my research, i see people getting passport back within a week or less. You get the packet after the interview i believe. i read somewhere that

3 minutes ago, Curiousmind said:

For persons getting CC in less than 5 weeks, can you say if you scan your documents online or you sent my mail?

 

Thanks 

Sent by mail

20 minutes ago, L&J15 said:

Omg guys!!!

I can’t believe what my eyes are seeing .. I just came in to check my online status and what do you think?!  “AT NVC” 😭🎉🕺🏻!!!!

🙏🏻 SD: 12/20 CC: 2/08🙏🏻

I can’t wait to tell my wife🙈!!!

What happiness God is so good and his time is perfect! Guys you just have to have faith and trust, leave everything in the hands of God and you will see that everything will turn out well!! This is too good and I can breathe easy!

Good luck to all my family Journey❤️!!

congrats

3 minutes ago, harsh2010 said:

Update on my case Guys 

HEY!!! SO HAPPY !!! 

I just called NVC and THEY gave me my case # !!!!!  WOOhooo 

 

Little Update : 

Case approved Jan 4th 

Sent to DoS  Jan 16th 

NVC Received jan 22nd 

Case # Assigned Feb 8th ( received via phone ) 

 

Yeah!!! Did you get the invoice number too? Good Luck!!!

1 hour ago, Ishxo said:

Yes. I did it in Mumbai. They do tell you if everything is OK on the same day but you have to go to collect your reports the next day. 

 

The biometrics was quick. I was in and out in 10 minutes 

Okay Thank you!!!

6 hours ago, Ishxo said:

Just cleared my medical! Biometrics and medical, down. Interview March 20th, Mumbai consulate to go! 

Did you do your medical at Mumbai? if so, did you got your result same day? How long was the biometrics?

1 minute ago, eysh19 said:

nvc is closed today?

No i called them today morning

1 hour ago, Luna17 said:

wooow! Your case was completed in 4 days. This is fantastic, good luck with your interview.

Thanks

14 minutes ago, Jatinpatel027 said:

No, I am not. I just came last month from India.

Good Luck Guys. Maybe by end of this week, they might schulde you guys for March, if not April for sure  

21 minutes ago, k123 said:

Its been a week since I paid my AOS fee and the status has been changed to PAID. But when I click on the Pay Now for IV fee it says $0.00. How long does it take for the IV fee to open up after AOS fee is PAID?

Mine opened up after 3 business days. I also got email from NVC on 3rd business day with IV invoice

5 hours ago, shexy said:

Please my petition was approved since 2018/Jan/02....  I want to ask how to contact the NVC if they have receive the approved petition or I have to wait for them to contact me first.

 THANKS 

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

Called NVC today to confirmed our case is left at NVC to embassy on 2/6/18. Today, i check the CEAC website and status changed from AT NVC to In Transit.