NVC process for CR1

[HpynsFnd]

I understand GUZ is still a "standard" consulate, not an "appointment" post. I've seen lots of changes in the NVC process for appointment posts. Is this still correct for GUZ?

 

Petition information is entered into the NVC Database and a GUZ # is assigned. Although unusual, an RFE can be issued if something appears missing.

 

- The NVC would have sent you and your wife a DS3032 (also known as a Choice of Agent Doc), if a G-28 (attorney of record) doesn¡¯t already exist with the case.

- This must be signed by your wife and returned by her before the NVC will proceed. Generally it is better to have it directed to a US address as these are sent out SIMPLY as First Class mail addressed in English ONLY!

- Then they send you an Affidavit of Support Fee Bill, and freeze everything until your check clears the bank. You must pay by money order or certified check.

- Then they ask for your Immigrant fee bill (around $xxx). Again, freeze frame until the check clears.

- After that you get the ¡°P3¡±, assuming your wife has named you agent of choice in the DS3032.

- The term "P3" when referring to CR-1 is not completely the same as that used for K# cases. It¡¯s the I-864 and DS-230 part1. The I-864 to sent to the St. Louis ¡°lockbox¡± (fee is processed and receipt is sent to NVC) and DS-230 to NVC, NH. Make certain the address on the DS-230 is the actual address where your spouse or significant other will be certain to get the letter, when it comes. That appears to be the address to which they will send the [P4] packet and interview letter.

- After both P3 forms are back with NVC, the case is checked for being ¡®documentarily qualified¡¯, which means that all the forms and documents meet approval. The case is transferred to the consulate, electronically and also physically via DHL.

[credzba]

Check out this nvc guide.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Jame%27s_Shortcut

 

GUZ assigns the interview date. I think that is what you are asking?

[HpynsFnd]

Check out this nvc guide.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Jame%27s_Shortcut

 

GUZ assigns the interview date. I think that is what you are asking?

 

To narrow it down, I'm focused on this specific section. Unfortunately the link is no good. I'm trying to determine whether the police report etc. are collected by NVC for GUZ.

 

However, NVC requires that applicants from certain countries (called "Appointment Posts" or "Appointment Processing" by NVC) send in part II (filled out but unsigned), as well as original copy or certified copy of birth, marriage, divorce, police certificates, and various other records -- plus translations of everything. (This is so irrespective of whether you sent such documents in with your I-130 petition.)

 

You should find out as early as possible (e.g., at least by the time your NOA2 is approved) whether your spouse will have to obtain these extra documents and have her or him do so in order to have them in hand by the time you need to send in the DS-230. Go to http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3176.html[9], select the embassy your spouse will be going through from the drop-down menu and click on the Request Instructions button. An alert box will pop up telling you that you will now be directed to either Appointment Post or Standard NVC processing instructions.

[Sebastian]

yes - the 3 original documents, police report, birth certificate, and marriage certificate is collected at nvc. All sets of certified divorce documents (yours and hers) are collected as well.

 

Things changed over the last 18 months, NVC does some 'extra' things now.

 

That's sad you can't see James' Shortcuts at VisaJourney - it'll save you 1 to 2 months o processing.

 

does this url work for you ?

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...'s_Shortcut

or http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...'s_Shortcut

 

IV fees are now payable online, via credit card (both sets, yeah !)

 

www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Jame's_Shortcut [copy /paste that url - it should work on copy/paste]

 

any forms requiring the barcode can be remade at your computer - James' Shortcuts covers how to do that. if things seem tedious - just remember this sequence ?

 

FILL OUT THE PDF FORM. Print it (again) to PDF file, email it to yer lass, have her print it out, sign it, postal mail it back to you. Apply the barcode when you receive her signed version, postal mail it back to NVC.

 

'choice of agent' now can be set up as a 'email form' with NVC, thankfully.

Edited March 17, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[david_dawei]

To narrow it down, I'm focused on this specific section. Unfortunately the link is no good. I'm trying to determine whether the police report etc. are collected by NVC for GUZ.

 

However, NVC requires that applicants from certain countries (called "Appointment Posts" or "Appointment Processing" by NVC) send in part II (filled out but unsigned), as well as original copy or certified copy of birth, marriage, divorce, police certificates, and various other records -- plus translations of everything. (This is so irrespective of whether you sent such documents in with your I-130 petition.)

 

You should find out as early as possible (e.g., at least by the time your NOA2 is approved) whether your spouse will have to obtain these extra documents and have her or him do so in order to have them in hand by the time you need to send in the DS-230. Go to http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3176.html[9], select the embassy your spouse will be going through from the drop-down menu and click on the Request Instructions button. An alert box will pop up telling you that you will now be directed to either Appointment Post or Standard NVC processing instructions.

you DO NOT send NVC any certificates or records mentioned...

 

Your original posted steps should cover what happens.

[Sebastian]

you DO NOT send NVC any certificates or records mentioned...

 

David and I disagree on this point.

NVC requires original documents AND a COPY of each. I'm submitting COPIES of said documents, then the originals at NVC time (because the NVC instructions state to send in original documents for any I-130 petition).

 

THE ONLY EXCEPTION is if you are DCF'ing yer I-130. All original documents then are done IN China.

Edited March 17, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[george lee]

you DO NOT send NVC any certificates or records mentioned...

 

David and I disagree on this point.

NVC requires original documents AND a COPY of each. I'm submitting COPIES of said documents, then the originals at NVC time (case the NVC instructions state to send in original documents for any I-130 petition).

 

 

i concur on this point also. nvc requires original documents and i confirmed by call nvc.

[HpynsFnd]

yes - the 3 original documents, police report, birth certificate, and marriage certificate is collected at nvc. All sets of divorce documents (yours and hers) are collected as well.

 

Things changed over the last 18 months, NVC does some 'extra' things now.

 

That's sad you can't see James' Shortcuts at VisaJourney - it'll save you 1 to 2 months o processing.

 

 

I can see the shortcuts. It's the link inside the shortcuts, the one you will see in my post, that is broken. Thank you though. That's what I was trying to confirm. It seems NVC's process for GUZ is identical to that of an appointment post except for the appointment part.

[david_dawei]

I forget... it has changed.... those docs now to go NVC instead of the medical... there is a thread somewhere talking about it.

[Sebastian]

OK - sorry - it took some reading.

 

You're mentioning this doesn't exist now, right ? http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3176.html

 

That sequence number looked familar to me, the NVC instructions are all up at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

 

The page you want (I think) is up at

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3830.html

which will flip you to this document (if you choose GUZ) -

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/pk3_supplement...T-0003-0903.pdf

 

Don't forget this supplemental 3 form. It goes to NVC, they send it on to GUZ (even though others claim GUZ doesn't use it, they do).

 

HTH !!

 

Maybe the url is wrong at VJ - if so, NOW this all makes sense.

 

Warmest Regards..

 

[EDIT] - nah - that's wrong. hmmmm it's not the right document set. I don't see a replacement 'list' of documents to replace set '3176' -

but - go by this list instead -

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

 

Good Luck !

Edited March 17, 2009 by Sebastian (see edit history)

[HpynsFnd]

OK - sorry - it took some reading.

 

You're mentioning this doesn't exist now, right ? http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3176.html

 

That sequence number looked familar to me, the NVC instructions are all up at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

 

The page you want (I think) is up at

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3830.html

which will flip you to this document (if you choose GUZ) -

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/pk3_supplement...T-0003-0903.pdf

 

Don't forget this supplemental 3 form. It goes to NVC, they send it on to GUZ (even though others claim GUZ doesn't use it, they do).

 

HTH !!

 

Maybe the url is wrong at VJ - if so, NOW this all makes sense.

 

Warmest Regards..

 

[EDIT] - nah - that's wrong. hmmmm it's not the right document set. I don't see a replacement 'list' of documents to replace set '3176' -

but - go by this list instead -

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

 

Good Luck !

 

Many thanks.