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11 minutes ago, Bere said:

Hi! Just wondering if you got an interview date yet? 

thank you 

Nope. I should see something this week or next week. I will keep you updated 

13 minutes ago, Caro1 said:

Hey, did you check ceac case status?

 

we got a specific email with the subject “Notice regarding your Immigrant Visa Case becoming Documentarily Qualified“ and a message on the portal along with it

we didn’t get an RFE, but I’ve seen on this forum that you get a message telling you what they are requesting from you - so no message doesn’t sound like RFE to me

 

Have you checked back to see if the profile was updated?

As @Caro1 mentioned, you won’t be DQed until you see the “Documentary Qualified” message. It can be seen from the CEAC platform.

The same is true for the RFE. A message or more is listed once they require some documents. 
 

With that said, if you don’t see any message, let’s wait a couple of hours more and see what happens.

2 hours ago, RioJaguarJr said:

So we are thinking of having a civil wedding in the US (bigger church wedding later) and then both of us will go to her home country for a few months. I am pretty sure I cannot submit the I130 until she is out of the country but my question is can I submit it while I am out of the country visiting her? From what I have read it seems like there is an online option which I would use to do this. Is the online option inferior to the paper mailing process or does nit not matter?

@powerpuff already answer your question.

But I want to add that the online option is actually superior to the mailing process since everything is submitted immediately, and you don't need to wait for the papers to arrive by mail to a USCIS office and all those issues with processing papers nowadays.

2 hours ago, Raj0907 said:

Hello, I am petitioner and I scanned all 10 pages of I-864 and uploaded on CEAC (not submitted). After I uploaded I864, I noticed it looked a little blurry at 100% zoom level. with 75% zoom level it looks fine.

 

I found another way to improve resolution with less 2MB file size (scan only signed page and insert into other pages of I864).

 

My question is, is it Okay to delete I864 and replace it with new I864? I am a little hesitant since I864 is a required document and I don't want to mess things up.

Yes it is. Feel free to delete it and upload the new version. Just make sure all 10 pages are in one file. Don't forget to click “Submit”once all documents are ready for review.

3 hours ago, calberry said:

It's ok to add more docs to CEAC even if the other docs I submitted says "accepted"? How will NVC know there's additional docs uploaded if my status already says "accepted"?

Remember to pick the right document type for every new document.
And don't forget to click the submit button once documents are uploaded and ready. 
You should see the “Submitted”.

2 hours ago, calberry said:

It's ok to add more docs to CEAC even if the other docs I submitted says "accepted"?

Yes, it's ok.

2 hours ago, calberry said:

How will NVC know there's additional docs uploaded if my status already says "accepted"?

Well, once you submit new documents and you have an RFE, your profile is updated and put back in the line for the new revision.

4 hours ago, calberry said:

We got a "Case FE Review note - Please submit every 2021 W-2/1099 form for <petitioner name>". I spent over an hour but wasn't able to figure out where to respond or submit the docs requested. Are we supposed to submit then at https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Docs/ManageAosDocument.aspx or email them at NVCInquiry@state.gov or submit them at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html ??  

 

Any advice is greatly appreciated 😬 Going a little crazy trying to figure out what I thought would be simple

You have to submit them as additional documents under the petitioner documents.

Do you know how to do it? It's pretty simple. Just need to click the “Add document” button, pick a document type and upload it. Make sure you submit the 1040, W2/1099 plus any schedule form if needed.

30 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

If you’re at the NVC phase, you’re not approved for a visa.   Just the petition is approved, which establishes the qualifying relationship, and that’s it.

 

NVC’s role in the process depends on the visa, but for spousal visas, it collects and approves required  documents, dispatches everything to consulates, and facilitates the consulate interview.

Generally speaking, there are three main entities involved in the immigration process:
- USCIS: they verify the petitioner documents and relationship to ensure that the petition is valid.

- NVC: they verify the applicant (intending immigrant). Their job is to guarantee all documents needed are there for the interview. That's why they request the affidavit of support forms, police reports and others.

- Consulate: they have access to all documents and have the final decision to either accept or deny a visa once the interview is done.

So as you see, each of these have their own role. Since there are so many visa types and documents for every country, it's necessary to split the process into multiple steps.

16 minutes ago, throwaway3982 said:

Is anyone able to check their status on CEAC STATUS CHECK ? The site is malfunctioning i think and is unable to give me that pop up page with the case status

Right. I just looked at it and it isn't working.

Just now, Ctavarez90 said:

Has it been submitted already? They said it’s been almost two months so maybe it’s coming up on time for NVC to review the document? I’m not sure just looking at any possibility 

Right, but I don't understand what they mean with 

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We submitted the document they requested almost two months ago now, and the arrows are still pointing at ‘submit civil documentation’, so it just makes me feel like there’s no forward movement. 

@whansen Can you please clarify? Probably I'm missing something. 

11 minutes ago, whansen said:

No. 😭

Well, that's bad. I thought you were DQed since you said you're still waiting for an interview.

So it looks like you haven't submitted the documents to the CEAC profile. You and your spouse petitioner need to submit the requested documents and click "submit documentation" once they are ready. If you don't know how to do it, look for help other than the attorney. I don't understand how your case is being there with no attention at all.

6 minutes ago, whansen said:

Ok, that actually makes me feel a lot better. We’ve just been at this for so long and we’ve been waiting for an interview date for forever it feels like. We submitted the document they requested almost two months ago now, and the arrows are still pointing at ‘submit civil documentation’, so it just makes me feel like there’s no forward movement. 

Quick question: Do you see the "Documentary Qualitified" message in your CEAC profile?

I want to make sure we're both on the same page, specially now that you say "and the arrows are still pointing at ‘submit civil documentation". This doesn't seem to be right. 

I mean

22 minutes ago, whansen said:

Hello all!

Our DS-260 was submitted a year ago and we are still waiting on an interview. We received a note saying a divorce decree was missing (which it wasn’t, we submitted it with our original package). But our attorney submitted it again, however, it still hasn’t been reviewed. It’s been almost two months and it’s just been sitting there. I can’t help but feel like there’s something missing or something that was supposed to be done!

 

My husband is coming from Canada.

Documents submitted after your case is "Documentary Qualified" won't be reviewed by the NVC officers. I suppose the document is showing the "Submitted" status, that's ok. Once your interview is scheduled, an officer from the US consulate will review all the documents you have submitted. Again, there's nothing to worry about if you are DQed. 🙂

3 hours ago, lance44 said:

Hello good day I am currently experiencing an issue with paying my AoS for months now I payed the IV fee which was successful i also complete the DS-260 and submit civil documents made multiple attempts to pay the AoS feem I reached out to the online support they respond saying I should use Microsoft browser which I did and am still getting an error when making the AoS payment is there an issue with paying the iv fee first and any advised will surely help thanks in advance 

 

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Are you getting this error AFTER making the payment or before submitting it?

Can you please attach an screenshot of the error? PLEASE! Make sure to hide any information that can be compromised.

If you can take a photo or screenshot of the error, that would help us to understand what's going on.

16 minutes ago, Miss1 said:

But my baby is 3weeks old, can I still be able to take a passport photo and is it still required even she is 3weeks old?

Yes. That's why they are asking for it. That's simple.

I recommend taking a colored photo of your baby and cropping it following these instructions https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

There is a photo tool to crop it automatically. https://tsg.phototool.state.gov/photo

It doesn't matter how old your baby is, you are required to submit a passport-style photo of her.

3 hours ago, Miss1 said:

I have added my baby on her mum's case at NVC, my question is, NVC asked for photographs, do they mean my baby's pictures or just passport photos?

Please helpme with this answer I need help. Thansk

From an official USA page https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

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Taking photos of your baby or toddler

 

When taking a photo of your baby or toddler, no other person should be in the photo, and your child should be looking at the camera with his or her eyes open.

Tip 1:	Lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. This will ensure your baby's head is supported and provide a plain background for the photo. Make certain there are no shadows on your baby's face, especially if you take a picture from above with the baby lying down.
Tip 2:	Cover a car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and take a picture of your child in the car seat. This will also ensure your baby’s head is supported

As @Miss1 and @arken mentioned, a passport-style photo is what you need to submit. For instance (see attached image).

Note: The image has been pixelated on purpose since it is not mine. Make sure the one you submit is high quality.

Disclaimer: I've found this image via google.

7 hours ago, RacD said:

Guys I want to find it that while filing for K3, am I supposed to write N/A in every black space that there will be in the form? It will kind of look absurd, like for the middle names etc, there will be so many N/As in the form.

Is this the right way Im doing? attached in the pictures below?

 

 

 

 

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Up to you. You are not obligated to fill all the empty spaces with N/A. Keep in mind you should fill out all the required fields and if they don't apply to you, then a N/A or None for numbers is recommended.

See the 3rd page from the instructions document https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-129finstr.pdf:

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Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed.

For instance. Don't you have a middle name? Then N/A. Otherwise, you don't need to bother adding N/As for interpreter's and prepare's fields.

One more thing, don't forget to sign by hand in black ink. 🙂

Good luck!

1 hour ago, MT0756 said:

Hello! I’m the petitioner filling out the i29f, and I was wondering what I should do if I have two middle names. Am I allowed to put both in the 6.c. box or am I supposed to include my second middle name in the additional information section? 
Thank you! 

Does your full name in your passport have both middle names? If so, feel free to type your first, middle and last names as they are in your passport. 

2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

all should fill out the timeline of the profiles and update it as needed

then this info is automatically available to all and interviews show up on portal

Unfortunately, most of the time the timelines are outdated or abandoned. That's another reason for opening this thread, hoping to see some activity 😅

Just now, DAYEE28 said:

Thanks for your reply. But how will usics know if the picture I’m uploading is more than 30days old, cause I have one here that I took three months ago and I’m thinking about using it.

They just want to make sure your appearance is as updated as possible. It shouldn't be an issue, to be honest with you. It should be ok If your appearance hasn't changed since then.

Good luck!

Hi there,

I've been looking for some Santo Domingo threads to keep myself updated with the waiting timelines for the interview letter and the scheduled interview date. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to see updated entries on the subjet.

If your case is going to be processed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and you were DQ, please post your DQ date and let us know once you receive your interview letter. Let's share this information with other members from the same country so everyone is aware. You know how we are! 🙂

To begin, our case was DQ last September 9th, 2022. I hope to get the Interview Letter (IL) by mid December or so, about three months after being DQ.

Have a nice day!

7 hours ago, DAYEE28 said:

I’m a lil bit confuse on the passport size photo  requirement. If I’m filing the i130 online, can I upload my old passport size photo that is three months old or do I have to take new one?  

From the I-130 instructions document, page 6-7. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-130instr.pdf

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(3) You must submit two identical color passport-style photographs of yourself and your spouse (if he or she is in the United States) taken within 30 days of filing this petition. The photos must have a white to off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched. The two identical color passport-style photos must be 2 by 2 inches. The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background. Head height should measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches from top of hair to bottom of chin, and eye height is between 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from bottom of photo. Your head must be bare unless you are wearing headwear as required by a religious denomination of which you are a member. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and A-Number (if any) on the back of the photo.

These instructions are clear but there is an official tool that can help you crop and make sure the photo is right. Go there and see the requirements and tool for cropping and confirming the photo meets the specifications:

Photo requirements

Disclaimer: This information page and requirements are for US visas. Despite this, most of the requirements are the same for the I-130 form.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html#immigrant

Photo tool

https://tsg.phototool.state.gov/photo

Good luck!

1 hour ago, mamba69 said:

Hello everyone, I got approved IR-1/CR1 2 days ago and the approval letter says it was sent do NVC. (Filed online) However, I just noticed one detail on I-130. I only provided Petitioner’s email address on Page 9 and I left Beneficiary’s email address blank on Page 4. Does NVC send welcome letter to petitioner’s email address too? I am now worried that I will have to wait for physical mailed welcome letter. Can anyone confirm from past experience, thank you. 

Once you get access to the CEAC platform, I recommend updating and including your email address. In that way, you receive all the notifications from NVC as well. 

5 minutes ago, Zan1 said:

My wife and I finally got DQ this morning after waiting four and a half months for review of a single document submitted on the 12th May! It's been so stressful being in complete darkness about what's going on behind the scenes with our case and we still have no idea what the delay was, but we've finally moved on from the NVC after a full year of submissions and resubmissions and waiting.

 

We submitted a public inquiry in the first week of August after our case review date came and went, and we also requested a congressperson inquire on our behalf about a month ago, so who knows if one of those pulled through for us or if it was just luck. But we're waiting on an interview date now and can put this all behind us soon. Hopefully it's smooth sailing from here!

Good luck and best wishes 🙏🏾

4 hours ago, thephdguy said:

Hello all,

 

I filled out my DS-160 application for a B1/B2 visa in August 2021. I booked an interview appointment at the time for October 2022, at my country of citizenship. In June 2022 I became a Canadian PR, moved to Canada and have been living there since then. In October, I will be travelling to my home country for the US tourist visa interview. There is a question in the DS-160 about being a permanent resident of other countries which at the time of filing (August 2021) I was not. I currently live and work in Canada, but I also have a job in my home country. I have bank accounts in Canada, the US and home country as well. Is it recommended that I fill out a new DS-160 form with my new status as Canadian PR and use it for the interview? Is it still okay that I attend this appointment in my home country? (I believe so, my passport is from that country, but just would like to confirm). 

 

Thank you for your time! 

 

 

It's ok to have the interview. Unfortunately, as you mentioned, you can't change the DS-160 attached to your Visa application.

I would you fill out a new DS-160 and bring its confirmation page to the interview along with the other one you filed in 2021. I'm not an expert but this is how we do it in my country.

The idea is to let the office know that things have changed since then. They could decide whether to consider the new form to use the old one.

Make sure you bring documentation to support your application.

Good luck!