July 2010 NVC thread!

[Nica_In_Love 98]

I am praying for not to get a RFE..NVC told us they will be done with our case by next week and they also mentioned that interview will take place in August

Good luck!! I was hoping for an August interview date but I'm not sure. We got an RFE, I sent the response and it was received (entered in the system) on 06/29/10 now we're just waiting and praying for a case complete.

[March2010 2]

Good luck!! I was hoping for an August interview date but I'm not sure. We got an RFE, I sent the response and it was received (entered in the system) on 06/29/10 now we're just waiting and praying for a case complete.

What was the RFE for?

[Nica_In_Love 98]

What was the RFE for?

For the 2 passport photos of me (beneficiary). According to the lawyer he did send them with the package but who knows what happened. I just took them again and sent them via Fedex.

[March2010 2]

For the 2 passport photos of me (beneficiary). According to the lawyer he did send them with the package but who knows what happened. I just took them again and sent them via Fedex.

The NVC site says to send two pics, but I think I read someplace to send 4. I am not sure where. I am wondering if it could be that they needed 4 but only got 2 from your lawyer.

[Nica_In_Love 98]

The NVC site says to send two pics, but I think I read someplace to send 4. I am not sure where. I am wondering if it could be that they needed 4 but only got 2 from your lawyer.

I don't know. Everywhere I read it said 2... the RFE letter they sent us specifically said "please include 2 identical photos..." etc.

My husband had some extra passport pics of the ones we sent the lawyer and he said they measured 2 by 1 and 3/4 so we don't know if we got the RFE for the measurements being off or the pictures just got lost...

[sachinky 464]

2 for NVC with the DS230.

2 for the medical.

[March2010 2]

2 for NVC with the DS230.

2 for the medical.

I know you need 2 for your medical.

[Waiter 2]

Called today to NVC and the AVR says my case has not arrived. Got NOA2 June 23, 2010. Good luck.

totosan call NVC and get ur number. do it now.

I just called today saturday july 3rd and got my case number which was assigned on july 2nd. so i am sure totosan u have a case number waiting for yah.

and now whats my next step? after getting my case number?

[triaxxx 1]

just chiming in. seems like its taking longer than 7 days for nvc to assign case numbers. hopefully its only for this week since they may have been in "holiday mode."

[BigSigh 12]

Yay Waiter!!!! See, you didn't have to wait forever for the number! Just a few extra days. After you get your case number, you have to update them with your e-mails on Tuesday (since the holiday observance on Monday).

Then you will receive an e-mail with the DS3032 and I-864 instructions. Once you receive this, you can go pay your I-864 (AOS) fee online at the online payment portal (you have to wait for this e-mail because it has the special code for your case to enter online). The payment portal can be found at " www.immigrantvisas.state.gov

-Click on Fee collection then

-Click on online payment then

-Click on Fee payment

Or just click here : https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx (Sorry, I'm tired ).

After this or before you do this, you can always read the LingChe shortcuts: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut - This will help you along in your process. Best of luck!

Hey triaxxx! I am glad that you found the group . Have you tried calling to see if you have a case number yet?

[sachinky 464]

Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs. Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:

Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.

Suggestions:

1) Have the beneficiary mail SIGNED extra DS230s to you so that you have them handy in case something goes wrong. Or you get hit by a dreaded RFE.

2) If you just received your NOA2, THIS is the time to get your tax stuff and police certificates sorted out. Don't waste time on this.

3) Double check the PCC requirements in the regional forums as they are country specific.

4) Check the pinned STUPID RFEs thread in IR-1/CR-1 forum before sending in your packages.

5) Mail your DS230 package to your USC spouse as soon as you get your NOA2. That way he/she can overnight it to NVC as soon as the IV bill clears.

6) Get your taxes, employment letter, paystubs, PCCs, civil documents etc. while you wait for the NOA2.

Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.

3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.

1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.

1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.

1-2 days for IV bill to be PAID.

8-10 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

Folks--please make sure your official VJ timelines are up to date. Remember this is our only source of predictions. Thankyou!

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 proof of 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.

This is the link to the NVC payment portal. Bookmark it. You're gonna be checking in a lot.

https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

RFE (Request For Evidence) NOTES from the LingChe guides:

Stay on top of your case during your stay in NVC so you catch an RFE as soon as it pops up.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOU HAVE AN RFE, USE CAUTION. The RFE advice below is under review. A VJ member has reported that they know of instances where sending in RFE information has delayed cases. We are waiting for specific information on these instances, and until such time we caution all users of the guide to use their best judgement in responding to a "possible RFE".

If you review your packages, you might even find an RFE before NVC does, and can send the correction at anytime.

When reviewing your package, it's helpful to know some common RFE as linked here as well as searching the forums.

If you are issued an RFE, send the required documents.

IF YOU CONFIRM WITH NVC THAT YOU HAVE AN RFE, DISREGARD THE WARNING ABOVE.:

--BARCODED cover sheet you printed from the website, but when addressing your package, change the Attention line from "ATTN: CMR" to "ATTN: DR"

--Your own Cover Sheet listing the documents you're sending and reason.

--Include the documents missing or corrected based on operator suggestion and your own common sense.

Address it to:

National Visa Center

Attn.: DR

31 Rochester Avenue, suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

[BigSigh 12]

Not to knock Christine's method at all because it is helpful, but I would NOT go by these dates:

"Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.

3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.

1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.

1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.

1-2 days for IV bill to be PAID.

8-10 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in."

While looking at recent time lines, you will notice that it takes more like:

7 or so days to get your case number

Same day to receive the DS3032/I-864 e-mail once you have given you e-mails to the operator

2-4 days for the AOS (I-864) bill to show as PAID

1-3 days for the DS3032 to be accepted (same as above)

2-3 days for the IV bill to show as PAID

8-10 days for case complete from when all of your documents have been sent in (same as above)

The dates seem to change often so what I went by was other people who had been approved recently and their dates.

[sachinky 464]

Thanks for updating those timelines. I've been using a slightly outdated one from April.

[March2010 2]

Not to knock Christine's method at all because it is helpful, but I would NOT go by these dates:

"Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.

3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.

1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.

1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.

1-2 days for IV bill to be PAID.

8-10 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in."

While looking at recent time lines, you will notice that it takes more like:

7 or so days to get your case number

Same day to receive the DS3032/I-864 e-mail once you have given you e-mails to the operator

2-4 days for the AOS (I-864) bill to show as PAID

1-3 days for the DS3032 to be accepted (same as above)

2-3 days for the IV bill to show as PAID

8-10 days for case complete from when all of your documents have been sent in (same as above)

The dates seem to change often so what I went by was other people who had been approved recently and their dates.

I totally agree with Teya's findings.

Besides this message that you all copy and post without anyone asking for it is kind of rude. "Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs". Really? It sounds very condensending and impolite.

[BigSigh 12]

Thanks for helping the July NVCers out and no problem for a newer rough estimate of times . The crummy thing is that those time lines change all of the time . It would be nice if the NVC had a better estimate than 6-8 weeks. At least it doesn't really take that long to be able to get new info on your case. I feel bad for those who are told to wait the 6-8 weeks because they don't know that they can just fill up the forms and send everything in wayyyyyyyy before that mark.

I have personally used LingChe because I read that one before Christine's and I am a person who gets easily confused but reading more than one set of "how to do this". I will nit pick and find things that are slightly different and wig out and not know who to trust. I think you also have to go on your own instincts of what seems best for you and your own case.