Kraj.d

Hello everybody,

i just wanted to know how long will it take for NOA2.

we got the NOA1 on 25th march. so how long will it take.

also in the time between what documents can we start preparing so everything is ready by the time we get the NOA2 ?

Thanks.

Hi Newbie,

First of all congrats for ur NOA1....It will take min 3 months for the NOA2 and Max is 5 Months.....Chk the timeline of other people who filed 1 or 2 months before u to get the prediction on ur case...That's what I did.....Probably in around 2 months time start gathering ur docs for the NVC process....U should have, for DS230 - Long form Original/certified Birth Cert of the beneficiary, 2 PCCs ( RPO and Local police) which normally take 2-3 weeks to obtain, Original Marriage cert.....For AOS - Last 3 yrs tax returns/W2s, Last 6 Months Paystubs/Bank statements, Letter of employment of the petitioner....Hope this help....

Raj

Hi Guys,

Just thought to start a topic to know how many VJers waiting for interview schedule / got the schedules for coming months and whose consulate will be Chennai...This will enable us to contemplate the process followed by the NVC/Chennai Consulate for our cases.....Also mention ur CC/SIF date along with ur post....

Please add:

Kirthiraj - 03/31/2010(CC/SIF) & xx/xx/2010 (Intw Date)

Thanks for playing, Kevin!

Yes, I believe he'd mail/fax/email stuff directly to them.

Ya Sachi...go with the 3rd option....Good luck mate..

Hay Sachi,

Good luck...BTW I saw one package left NVC to chennai on 1st April....Do u think is there a chance that might be mine that got dispatched....If so, how can I confirm it....Did u called the Mumbai consulate to confirm ur's...

Raj

The thing is, Raj, when our AOS went to NVC, the 2009 taxes were not included then.

Since our interview is in May, I am certain they will be asked for since the filing deadline is April 15. My joint sponsor, my cousin, is refusing to send them to me citing his privacy concerns regarding his confidential information. My FIL is willing to step in. So now I don't know what to do.

I'm not sure what happens if this yanking were to happen at the interview.

Oh...I believe ur hubby is making enough to sponsor u....Chk the household size....I think ur household size will be 2 right....

Raj

Natalia--So you're saying I should have my cousin write a statement that he is unwilling to send his stuff for privacy reasons and attach that and my FIL's stuff and submit it to VFS on April 19th. That way the CO has some time to review the papers before the interview and hopefully, there will be no last minute hiccups.

Thanks. Probably sounds like our best and safest option as of now.

Hay Sachi,

Is it necessary to show them ur AOS details again....I think u should go with the approval....Dont u think they might take some time to review the new AOS.....Y take chances sachi....

Raj

Hi Raj, hope to follow right behind you! My wife (in Bangalore) will also be interviewing from Chennai. I hope you get your interview in late April/early May! Any idea as to how busy the Chennai consulate is? Do you plan on being there for your wife's interview?

Hi Buddy,

Hope to get an Early May Interview....As per their earlier schedules, I think they are scheduling interviews exactly/around the 1 month's time.....I wish they follow the same principle.....BTW I am the beneficiary.....

Raj

GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I woke up to:

Sign In Failed

• Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please click on the Contact the NVC hyperlink if you believe that you have received this message in error.

Heck yeah!!!! Good news on Good Friday. Thank you, Lord!

Hay....Thats a gr8 news....Congrats Man....

Raj

Hi Guys...

I hope to get the interview mail scheduled for May by next week....Fingers crossed...

Raj

Congrats Kevin..........Awsome news. May interview on your way.

I am feeling beat with this endless wait for my interview date. Chennai folks any news yet on the interviewdate? Life2live, Raj?

Hi Vivek,

AVR message updated today with the case complete on 31st Mar and my packages (hopefully mine) left to chennai on 1st Apr ( Per DHL tracking )....No emails or AVR info abt the interview date....Hope to get the date by next week......Fingers crossed.....I wish each of us should get their date soon.....

Raj

Hi Guys...

I c people here saying that they can able to track their package shipment via DHL...How u guys do it....There are plenty of cases gets despatched from NVC everyday to different part of the world and how it is possible to check whether our case is also in that bunch....Please clarify...

My case got completed yesterday (31/3) and I tracked in DHL and I could find one shipment to Chennai, India which happened yesterday.....Is it mean that they had sent my package....

How u guys are doing it..

Raj

March is over. We're officially moving to the April thread.

Raj--Congrats, mate! You did supremely well at NVC because you were meticulously prepared. Hope you Chennai-ers get your interview date soon!

Thanks and I hope the same...

Congrats to you and Doctor M.

I find hard time calling AVR. Touch tone cant be recognized. I got tired calling so I talked to the operator. I asked for my completed case. Case complete on 3.31.10, Sif on 3.30.10.

I was informed that April interview is fully in Manila. Hopefully I can have a May interview. All I have to do for now is wait for my interview.

To those who will be interviewed ahead of us, can share their interview experiences and questions frequently asked.

Thanks Mate

Hey Raj keep posting about your Interview info...( Chennai consulate )

Sure.

Congrats atsleumas,Mrs wife, kirthiraj.....( Raj your timeline is great )

Thanks mate

Don't give up hope yet, you can still SIF tonight!!!

What embassy will you be interviewing at?

P.S. Nevermind, got it!

Chennai, India

Congrats Raj..........Your timeline is amazing . Do let me know when you get your interview date. I am waiting for mine in Chennai too.

Thanks Vivek....Will let u know the interview date once I get it....Please share ur's too....

Raj

Hi Guys...

Wooohhooooo....Sign in Failed at 6PM EST.....Gr8...Thanks a ton people.....u r so gr8 and helpful....Thank god...

Raj

Hi Guys..

Thanks for the wishes...

Raj

Hi Guys,

Got it Got it Got it.....Sign In Failed at 6 PM EST...Wooohoooo......Thanks a lot people....Thanks a ton god......I am flying......

Raj

Kirthiraj--Any updates on your end?

Hi Sachi,

After Tatyana's case update, I tried to reach NVC to chk if there is any message thro. AVR. But AVR didnt gothrough....May be I will wait till today and chk the status tomorrow.....BTW my wife called NVC yesterday at around 9 EST and spoke to an operator and she said it still under review...Fingers crossed...Hope to get a SIF by today...

Raj

Agggggggg!!!!!! Just called the AVR & they stated that NVC reviewed my packets & found something missing and/or incomplete. They mailed me a letter on the 30th. Can this be false RFE or? Calling the operator first thing tomorrow. Please God, let it be nothing!

Hi Tatyana,

Very sorry to hear this...Hope it sholud be a false RFE...Call them first thing in the morning and try to figure it out...

Raj

Regarding the AOS package:

First thing, I would recommend is that you print out the I-864 form and read the instructions about 2 times. Mark out the relevant portions and ask any questions you might have after that. I would suggest you read the guides for a comprehensive idea about how the AOS packet will comprise.

Recommended AOS package:

I-864 Coversheet (with barcode) for payment of $70

Form I-864 (signed and dated)

2009 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

2008 Federal Tax Return and W2 and 1099s or IRS tax transcript.

2007 Federal Tax Return/W2 and 1099s or IRS Tax Transcript

Letter of Employment

Pay stub(s) from the most recent six months

Bank Statements.

Remember, the USC petitioner will file a I-864 regardless of income. If your joint sponsor lives in the same household as the petitioner, then they will use I-864A. If they live in a separate residence, then they will fill in another I-864.

For your joint sponsor you will need proof of their citizenship/residency. For household member, you will need proof of relationship and same household/residence.

A guide to the DS230 packet for Indian beneficiaries.

--Cover sheet for Immigrant Visa Bill of $400.

--Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary (Beneficiary's full name, and date of birth are written on back of both).

--DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary.

--DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary, unsigned, as of yet, per instructions.

--Original Marriage certificate

--Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

--Original Birth Certificate

--Photocopy of Birth Certificate

--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Local Police Station, Calcutta

--Original Police Clearance Certificate from Regional Passport Office, Calcutta

--Photocopy of beneficiary's Indian passport.

Gr8

Hi Soza,

My wife filed her tax mentioning that she got married and I signed the papers too. We sent that to NVC...Since I dont have an SSN, her accountant asked to file a W7 along with the Fed.Tax Return to get a tax ID number which IRS will consider in place of SSN for these cases...

Raj

Hi Guys,

Its been two weeks now since we sent our packages to NVC...Hope to get the SIF by this week.....I wish it could be done by today.....Fingers crossed....AND many congrdulations to all the people who got their SIF/CC yesterday.....

Raj