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1 minute ago, RC23 said:

Did they tell you they were "scanned in" when you called? I called last Week and they said they received them on July 3rd but the tracking number said they arrived on July 2nd so I wonder if July 3rd is my scan Date?

Hmm they told me they were "put in the system" on July 2nd. When I called before July 2nd, they couldn't see my documents, even though I knew they had been delivered by DHL, so it's possible they meant scanned in. You can always call again and ask.

28 minutes ago, deema-alawwad said:

okii so how many days usually need to start scan ? 

2-3 usually is what I was told. You can call and ask if they've been entered into the system.

1 minute ago, deema-alawwad said:

let me know when u get cc .. the scan date usually starting when we send the doc to nvc in the same day ?  thanks a lot

I will definitely report back! For us it took a few days until they were scanned in - they arrived the 29th and got scanned in on the 2nd.

Hoping for fast CCs for us both!

2 hours ago, deema-alawwad said:

Hmm and you get cc? Or not? Still now you have like this? Casr at nvc?

I don't have CC yet - my case is still at the NVC. The scan date was July 2.

1 hour ago, deema-alawwad said:

when i got case number and when i sent the doc on 4 July the same update on website is that normal ? 

This is how my case has been as well. I went back through the different threads, and it seems that this is the norm for everyone going to the Jerusalem embassy. I called NVC and asked about it, and she said they don't really have control over the CEAC site, so it's best to just call or wait for the CC email. 

7 minutes ago, lindinhos96 said:

I think I just got my cc. No email yet but I logged into the site and it says I am documentarily qualified. :-) I am pivot and submitted my documents on June 28. Good luck to everyone who is waiting!

That’s amazing! Congratulations!

1 hour ago, Sdkmu said:

For a case number to be assigned ..

For my non-pivot case it took 9 weeks, but I didn't call at any point. I think it's different for everyone though, some less and some even longer!

35 minutes ago, Sdkmu said:

Guys how long does it take now for a case no for PIVOT case ?

For CC or to get a case number assigned?

16 minutes ago, lousiaC said:

ANy one got CC?? 

I'm not sure if I should call just to ask about CC but I'm so tempted. Maybe next week...

6 hours ago, PhoenixBlaque said:

When you all are referring to the status "at NVC"- where do you see it? Is it the summary portion on the top right hand side when you're logged into the CEAC system?

You need to log in to this page: https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

Just as a note though, mine has always said At NVC, but it's still being reviewed, and I've read others who say the same thing , so I don't think that's 100% definitive in every case.

3 hours ago, lousiaC said:

Hey guys.. i called nvc again... (i know i have -100 patience) .. they told me that my document has been scanned into the systen yesterday and they need upto 6 weeks to review. I hope i get cc sooonnn..

You inspired me to call again 

20 minutes on hold but totally worth it, because ours was also scanned in yesterday. Now the wait begins. Praying we get quick CCs!

1 hour ago, Visa2017 said:

My case was completed on June 29, non pivot in Jerusalem, when to expect the interview date?

 

I'm also wondering about this. The only cases in the CC to Interview spreadsheet for Jerusalem are pretty old, and the most recent was over 100 days in between I think.

7 minutes ago, lousiaC said:

Did rep. Confirmed they have recieved your mail? 

 

Best of luck to both of us.

No - she said if it arrived on Friday it was unlikely it would have been scanned in yet, that it usually takes a few days. I'll hold off on worrying for a few days until I check back in. If they still haven't scanned it in, then I'll start panicking! 

As a follow up, I called as soon as they opened today, and they haven't scanned my documents in yet (arrived Friday). I asked her why it changed to Case at NVC from Submit Documents on CEAC, and she said she wasn't sure. 

She was extremely nice, and told me to check back in on Thursday, since they're off Wednesday. 

4 minutes ago, selsiii said:

That will be smart. You never know when it comes to these people. Pls keep us updated when you call to verify 

I definitely will!

3 minutes ago, lousiaC said:

Best of luck to all of us... waiting is so annoying

This process has been a lesson in patience for sure! (Something I don't have a whole lot of!)

9 minutes ago, selsiii said:

This was what my status said when my case completed. It changed from submit required docs to this so it may be case complete for you. They may have just decided to work on it as soon as they received your documents. Call on Monday to verify. Looks like a good news to me. 

I really hope that's the case! I was settled in for a long wait. I'll try not to get my hopes up too much!

7 minutes ago, lousiaC said:

Mine goes some thing like this : 

 

Next steps:

Gather the documents below and send them to us in one (1) envelope or email. Instructions on how to send us your documents are online at https://nvc.state.gov/submit. Do not send these documents separately or it will delay your case processing time. 
If you recently submitted documents, we may still be reviewing your files. Please check back later.

1. Step 1: Your Petitioner selects and complete Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). (See detailed instructions)
2. Step 2: Your Petitioner collects photocopies of financial documents showing income level like their federal U.S. tax return, W-2 form). 

And so on... 

 

ill also call tomorow... when was your mail delivered. Ours was del. at 11:30 am on 29 

 

Ours was roughly about the same time - maybe just slightly earlier if I remember correctly, I don't have the tracking info on me right now.

We will see what they have to say tomorrow. Hoping for a speedy CC for us both!

2 minutes ago, lousiaC said:

Then it might be CC but seems not to be possible... mine at this site says “submit required docs”

That seems crazy!

Mine has "Case at NVC" with this paragraph below "Please follow the instructions you received from the National Visa Center (NVC) that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment. This includes submitting to NVC various fees, forms and documents. Once NVC has received all the required items, they will let you know if anything is missing or incomplete. You can also find these instructions online at http://nvc.state.gov (English) and http://nvc.state.gov/espanol (Spanish). You will find contact information for NVC at http://nvc.state.gov/ask."

Does yours also have that paragraph?

I'm trying not to be too hopeful, because I realize this is so unlikely.

I will give them a call tomorrow for sure and see what's going on.

1 minute ago, lousiaC said:

It would be great... have you checked ur status at https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx. ?? 

 

Yes - mine says "Case at NVC"

Is that normal for this stage? What will it say when it's CC?

47 minutes ago, lousiaC said:

Our parcel was also delivered in friday 29 june  ours from the very begining says at nvc so i dont think so its cc. Best of luck

Wouldn't it be nice though? Good luck to you too!

16 minutes ago, deema-alawwad said:

how many days to get cc ? 

I'm not sure yet - no way that it's CC yet, but I'll report back as we progress!

Hi everyone! Lots of luck to all this month!

We submitted our documents last week - DHL confirmed that they arrived on Friday morning (6/29)

I checked my CEAC status for the first time today, and it says "Case at NVC". If I remember correctly I've seen people in past threads take that as an indication of a CC, but obviously that can't be right in this case. 

I'll call tomorrow to check that the documents were received, but am I just remembering incorrectly about the case status thing?

Hopefully my last question for this part of the process:

Our sponsor has been self-employed for years, and semi-retired. His income comes from self-employment, SS, a rental property, and capital gains.  

His income in each of the last three years is more than enough to meet the requirements.

My issue is what to put for his "current individual annual income" on the I-864. The problem is that his income can vary from year to year, so while I can say for sure from the SS and rental property alone that it will be above the guideline (and I'll be including a Social Security confirmation letter and a copy of the rental agreement), it's hard to say what exactly it will be.

Speaking with an immigration lawyer friend, he felt it would probably be fine to put the total income amount on his 2017 IRS transcript as his current individual annual income. The thing is that his income in 2017 was particularly high, higher than the preceding 2 years combined. Is the NVC going to give me problems about proving that income? Obviously he will not make the exact same amount as last year, we just thought it would be better to put a number that has a clear origin rather than trying to guesstimate a technically unprovable income for this year.

We also plan to include a letter from his accountant confirming that he has consistently maintained a stable income, and that, pursuant to his history, it's their belief he will continue to do so.

Any thoughts? Is the 2017 income a good number to fill in there, or is it likely to lead to issues?

I'm frustrated that this is such a point of stress for me, when the social security and rental agreement alone will be more than the guideline.

TIA!

Thank you so much - I think that's what I'll do!

I'm getting ready to submit all of our documents to the NVC, and I have a question specific to Israel.

We've requested my husband's Israeli police report be sent to the consulate (as that's the only option), and we have a receipt for our request.

I was planning to send a copy of the receipt to the NVC and indicate that the police records have been requested. For other Israeli applicants - is this how you went about this? If so, what did you mark for the police documents on the cover sheet - Included (because I'm including the request receipt), Not included (because the actual police report isn't included), or N/A (because you can't actually submit the police report to the NVC, it must be sent directly to the consulate). 

Any input would be appreciated

13 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

You need either tax return plus w2... making sure all attachments like 1099 are also included.. OR 

tax transcripts 

 

Which ever way you go, the one you send is marked attached/ included etc.. and the other marked as N/A

 

transcripts are preferred because they will automatically include all w2 1009 etc associated with that return, and is the onfile data the IRS has for you, rather than a piece of paper that can just be filled out... 

Fantastic, thank you so much! Now to try to get my hands on those transcripts...