davidtech

16 minutes ago, Ramirez65 said:

Not yet.  We were DQ'd on 3/23 and 3/30 (stepson and husband) and we're still waiting for an interview date (Colombia).

More waiting!! LOL Hopefully you get your interview dates soon.

I got DQ on April 21st and am waiting for interview date (Honduras).

Hi All

Just want to update I just got DQ (4/21). Received the email a couple minutes before 12AM!

So happy!! Good luck to everyone else!

8 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

No, apostille is not up to the discretion of the reviewer.  Apostille seal is explicitly listed in the DOS requirements for police certificates from Panama.  No such requirement for police certificates from Honduras.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Panama.html

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Honduras.html

 

Ah yes I see, thanks for clarifying that.

Though we did decide to apostille either way as we have heard from others getting RFI for it specifically other people submitting to Honduras.

7 minutes ago, W Herrera said:

Good day everyone,

 

UPDATE: I just received today at 1 AM an email with RFI. Consider that my process is EB2

 

NVC didn't accept our police records from Panama, it didn't had apostille 😶.

Now I need to look for a Lawyer in Panama to help me with that, as I don't live there anymore. And the process to get the police certificate according to the Panamanian Agency, is at least 10 days + requesting online the process for apostille, and then they will give you an appointment. 

I will keep you informed about when I resend the documents, and any further notice.

 

But, from the bright side, NVC reviewed my documents in 14 days. I think that is really good for EB mailed processing times.

 

All the best.

Thanks for the update! Helpful to know the review time.

I am so glad my wife ended up getting the police record apostilled now that I read this (Honduras). They don't ask for apostilled on the NVC site but it seems to be up to the person reviewing the documents!

Good luck!

20 hours ago, An D said:

hi,

 

we're at the nvc stage but still waiting for 1 civil document (police clearance) which should be in our hands in about a week. 

 

Is there any benefit to completing the DS-260 and AOS now before having all the civil documents available? or do we need to have all the civil documents on hand when completing the DS-260? just trying to get everything out of the way that we can as soon as possible so there's less to worry about. i'd also like to submit the AOS stuff, but again, just don't know if submitting that and/or DS-260 now serves any purpose if the civil documents aren't all ready to go for upload right after we complete those previous forms. 

You can upload what you already have but wait to submit everything together until you have the final document.

I submitted DS-260 and waited for a couple civil documents but once I had everything I submitted it together.

On 4/11/2023 at 8:19 PM, Dino08 said:

RFI 4/11, Submitted new docs 4/11

 

So on page 8 of i864, my signature is handwritten and my date is typed. So they wanted the date as well to be handwritten not typed which I find BS. My other case was accepted even if my date was typed and signature was handwritten.

 

The RFI was for my CR1 case.

I can't believe they would make you change that, hope you get approved soon!

On 4/8/2023 at 10:23 PM, chatgpt4 said:

 

VJ User	Submitted	DQ Estimate	RFI	Days to RFI	Resubmit	DQ Actual	Days to DQ
@chatgpt4	4/5	4/19	-	-	-	-	-
@W Herrera	4/3	4/17	-	-	-	-	-
@appleblossom	4/5	4/19	-	-	-	-	-
@Dino08 CR1	4/2	4/17	-	-	-	-	-
@Dino08 IR2	4/5	4/19	-	-	-	-	-

Hello

Please add me I just submitted all my documents to the NVC today 4/10.

Thanks!

1 hour ago, mytruelove18 said:

No need translate any document to be handle at the embassy.

I fill out aplication for people and at nvc i never trnslate.

I handle a lot of cases and ony trnslate at uscis stage 

Useful information, thanks!

39 minutes ago, mytruelove18 said:

You dont need translate documents that will be handle for embassy.

in Dominican Republic they accept the documents in spanish

Did you go thru NVC stage, did you translate anything for them before the interview?

Hello

I am getting my wife's documents ready for Honduras we have everything they are requesting (Police certificate, criminal record, Birth Folio).

On the NVC site it states "Please note that all documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country from which you are applying, must be accompanied by certified translations".

The documents are in the official language (Spanish) and upon checking the Tegucigalpa US Embassy consulate page they also state that the consulate does not require a translation.

Two Questions:

In that case would I be fine just uploading these documents without English translation or would you recommend I still translate them?

Depending on the feedback if I do have to translate them, am I able to translate them myself and just put the statement saying I am bilingual and get it notarized by my local bank?

Thank you

16 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

US immigration does not require documents to be apostilled at any point in the process.  That lawyer is incompetent or trying to scam you, or both.

 

Thanks for confirming that as well.

My my wife is going to be getting the documents herself.

2 hours ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

I guess you've already checked this link: 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Honduras.html

 

The documents must be exactly as the website describes. 

Yes I have checked that page, but I was just trying to see if any recent applicants have gone thru this. I found some old posts for Honduras but no new ones, I will just guide myself of that page and hope not to get an RFE.. sometimes NVC is  not very clear.

thanks though!

Hello

Does anyone have experience or tips on getting these documents in HONDURAS? I know the “Constancia de Antecedentes” has to be obtained from DPI in Tegucigalpa.

A lawyer trying to charge a crazy amount to get this and saying it needs to be apostilled? On the NVC site it does not say anything about it being apostilled.

Can my wife just go to DPI and get this document in Tegucigalpa- will the NVC approve?

As for the birth folio, this is different from the actual birth certificate you can get from San Pedro Sula right? I have read it has to be obtained from Tegucigalpa or the actual place of birth.

Thanks

17 minutes ago, IRFUN said:

Yes, they're required. 

Fortunately, you can still upload those documents for your stepson in the "Optional Documents" section. 🙂

I read somewhere that technically tax forms count as this as well, 401k statement or uploading pic of ID showing address?

Aside from a lease or electric bill what are others uploading to show proof of domicile?

3 hours ago, Ramirez65 said:

I’m so happy for you….I know how stressful this is….the struggle is real but we’ll get through this stronger and more resilient!

Thank you! It helps to have support from others as well but yes we will be done with this soon and it will be worth it!

On 3/11/2023 at 12:09 PM, Ramirez65 said:

That’s awesome now you should get your welcome email within the next 3 days.

Update, I received my case number early morning. Logged in to the NVC site and I scheduled the payment for the fees! So far so good!

31 minutes ago, davidtech said:

Good to hear! Hoping soon for me👍🏽

So actually I just received an update that my case was sent to the NVC today!

1 hour ago, Ramirez65 said:

My prayers were answered at 3:27am - I finally got my husband's case number!  I was approved before you so just hang in there....it's coming!

Good to hear! Hoping soon for me👍🏽

23 minutes ago, Ramirez65 said:

Yes it'll be helpful to keep each other updated!  Your approval date is the 8th but what is the date that your case was transferred to NVC - the same date?  If it's the 8th, you should be getting your letter next week.  I did submit everything to NVC for my stepson yesterday.  I didn't think it was that bad - I'm glad I didn't hire an attorney for this round because it was easy enough to do by myself.  Well, I shouldn't say that until I actually get DQ'd but I didn't think it was rocket science or anything.  NVC's technology is very old but other than that, it's pretty straightforward.

Of course! So on the case status tab on USCIS it says March 8th they approved my application and sent me a notice. When I open up the approval PDF it says my case was sent to NVC and that one is dated March 7th. Is the case status tab supposed to get updated when they send it over? It's good to hear that! I also have done all this by myself with patience and making sure all the details are filled... so far we are on a good track now we just have to receive that welcome email, hopefully soon!

4 minutes ago, Ramirez65 said:

Hi!

Unfortunately I have not received my husband’s welcome email yet.  I sent an email inquiry to NVC yesterday so I’m waiting to hear back.  It’s been 7 days since my cases were transferred to NVC.  I’ve seen others waiting longer than this but it’s so strange to me that both cases went at the same time but only one got a case created.  I’m trying not to freak out but after waiting 12-1/2 months to get approved I’m kind of over this whole process and would like to be done. When were you approved?

Oh wow! Sorry to hear that! It’s definitely strange that they would just send you one letter but maybe they process those differently? Who knows. I get how you’re feeling, at this point I also just want to continue and get this all completed. Hopefully you hear back soon, let’s keep updating on here. I was approved for the I-130 on the 7th, but the date approved actually shows the 8th.

I’m hoping I get that welcome email some time next week! 

On 3/8/2023 at 2:25 PM, Ramirez65 said:

Good luck - I hope you get DQ'd quickly!  I'm over here stressing (once again) because I've only received the welcome email for my stepson's case and not my husband's - I don't know what's up with that but it's bringing on the same anxiety I had when waiting for USCIS to approve our case.  It's only been 5 days since both cases were sent to NVC but why would they send one email right away and not the other? 😬

Hello

Have you gotten the other welcome email yet? Or have you done any sort of contact with the NVC about it?

I am still waiting for mine.

2 hours ago, Ramirez65 said:

I got new ones only because in my husband's country (Colombia) they consider official documents to "expire" after 6 months so we got all new documents that had an issue date of March, 2023 stamped on them.  I don't think this is so important for NVC but it will be when he goes to his interview at the consulate in Colombia and they look at his original documents.  That's what I've heard from other filers from Colombia.

12 minutes ago, Alex&Nayden said:

The only new thing we had to prepare was the police certificate + translation and 2x2 photo. Remember that the police certificate must be current (only valid for 6 months) and the 2x2 photo should also be current. My husband cut his hair so even though he had old 2x2 photos laying around, he went and got new ones taken. 

Thank you both this information is going to help me a lot when organizing my documents.

40 minutes ago, Alex&Nayden said:

It will take 1-3 days for your status to change “CASE WAS SENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE” then 1-3 days to get your email from NVC. 
 

When you log in, pay the fees right away. It will wake 2-5 days for the payment to process. Then, you can submit documents.

 

Here is what we submitted:

 

Petitioner (I am a USC):

US Passport Photo or US Birth Certificate

i864 Form (print and sign with pen!)

2022 Tax Return or Transcript

2022 W2

2021 Tax Return or Transcript

2021 W2

2020 Tax Return of Transcript

202 W2

2023 Paystubs

Employment Verification letter

Copy of Apartment Lease (proof of domicile)

Copy of Electric Bill (proof of domicile)

 

Beneficiary (my husband):

 

Police Certificate + Translation

Marriage Certificate + Translation

Birth Certificate + Translation 

Passport Photo

2x2 photo

DS260 (fill out online)

Thanks this will help a lot in preparing!

One more question, for the beneficiary documents did you use the same one's that you submitted for I-130 or did you get new one's? 

Thanks for your input.

7 minutes ago, Ramirez65 said:

The civil documents you send will depend on the country your spouse is from and your particular situation.  The financial documents are IRS transcripts and W2s (they say for the last tax year but I'm sending 3 tax years, as recommended by many immigration attorneys).  Follow this matrix to get an idea of what needs to be submitted:

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html

 

This is super helpful - just click on each step in the matrix and it will give you all the information you need.  

Awesome, I will take look thanks!

1 hour ago, Ramirez65 said:

So I've only received the welcome letter for my stepson (I have 2 cases - one for my husband, one for his son).  I paid the fees for my stepson and the bank just cleared them yesterday so I'm assuming I'll be able to start uploading documents for him soon.  I'm getting worried about my husband's case - it was sent to NVC on March 3rd and still no welcome email.  I'm waiting until Friday and I'll send them an email inquiry.  I spent last weekend compressing all the documents I have because there's a 2MB size limit.  That is no easy feat, especially with the documents that are several pages long and in color.  Compressing them loses a lot of quality but after working with them for 8+ hours, I was able to get a decent product.

Oh okay! So basically welcome letter is the first step, pay fees is the second step and then it lets you start working on submission.

What kind of documents do you have ready? I'm trying to get mine ready but haven't found a good guide on what NVC asks for. Hopefully you get the other welcome letter soon!