Congrats Jen, that was pretty quick !! Hopefully, my wife will get hers soon. Regarding the I-864, I prepared a new one, notarized it and gave it to my wife along with the supporting documents. The consulate web site says that they want a original I-864, so I didn't want to take any chances.
CP in Chennai how long for Parents ?
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Jen,
Great! Congrats!
Regarding the I-864, the Department of State (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html#10) mentions that once filed with the NVC, its validity is indefinite. You are probably okay not sending another form, but if you want to sleep easy, you can send it again to your father. I sent my mother, the I-864EZ with my original signature, but no notarization, along with updated copies of supporting documents. I also mailed a copy of my naturalization certificate, because I remember seeing somewhere that the beneficiary needs to present that too.
Great! Congrats!
Regarding the I-864, the Department of State (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1328.html#10) mentions that once filed with the NVC, its validity is indefinite. You are probably okay not sending another form, but if you want to sleep easy, you can send it again to your father. I sent my mother, the I-864EZ with my original signature, but no notarization, along with updated copies of supporting documents. I also mailed a copy of my naturalization certificate, because I remember seeing somewhere that the beneficiary needs to present that too.
Thanks Az & Jyo. I'm sure you will be updating yours too, with your folks getting the packet very soon.
I spoke to my Dad after my last post and he said the letter asks for proof of Immigrant visa payment. ($335 + $45), otherwise it states, he has to pay that amount in Rupees. I am not sure how correct that is, but I'm anyway planning to send him the copy of acknowledgement of Immigrant visa fees receipt (letter) from NVC Plus the copy of Postal MO that I sent to NVC. It seems like an overkill, but just want to get it done with. I have learnt albeit late, that sponsoring both parents with completely different immigration process for each, is just too much paper work
Yes Jyo, I too remember seeing that Natz certificate thing somewhere. I usually send him all the docs that I'm mailing to USCIS/ NVC then and there - so he knows what's happening. He confirmed that he already has a copy of my Natz certificate. So, one less thing to send.
I thought this was funny but sadly, true. My Dad says he wants to get this medical thing done right away b'cos the Consualte recommended doctor whom he contacted suggested, the sooner he gets it done the better, for two reasons:
1. Chikungunya
2. Dengue.
If you're a resident of Tamilnadu you more than know what it is.
I spoke to my Dad after my last post and he said the letter asks for proof of Immigrant visa payment. ($335 + $45), otherwise it states, he has to pay that amount in Rupees. I am not sure how correct that is, but I'm anyway planning to send him the copy of acknowledgement of Immigrant visa fees receipt (letter) from NVC Plus the copy of Postal MO that I sent to NVC. It seems like an overkill, but just want to get it done with. I have learnt albeit late, that sponsoring both parents with completely different immigration process for each, is just too much paper work
Yes Jyo, I too remember seeing that Natz certificate thing somewhere. I usually send him all the docs that I'm mailing to USCIS/ NVC then and there - so he knows what's happening. He confirmed that he already has a copy of my Natz certificate. So, one less thing to send.
I thought this was funny but sadly, true. My Dad says he wants to get this medical thing done right away b'cos the Consualte recommended doctor whom he contacted suggested, the sooner he gets it done the better, for two reasons:
1. Chikungunya
2. Dengue.
If you're a resident of Tamilnadu you more than know what it is.
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Jen,
Congratulations!
Some additional info on I864. I know you all received the old version of I864 (with place for notarization, I864 instructions asking for 3 yra of tax return etc.) in July. The I864 I received recently was the latest version (Rev. 01/15/06) which did not have a place for notarization. I sent it without notarization and with only one year's tax return. So now NVC instructions in letter are consistent with the I864 form they are sending us. In any case, I will have to send another set originals to my parents if and when Mumbai consulate asks for it.
Congratulations!
Some additional info on I864. I know you all received the old version of I864 (with place for notarization, I864 instructions asking for 3 yra of tax return etc.) in July. The I864 I received recently was the latest version (Rev. 01/15/06) which did not have a place for notarization. I sent it without notarization and with only one year's tax return. So now NVC instructions in letter are consistent with the I864 form they are sending us. In any case, I will have to send another set originals to my parents if and when Mumbai consulate asks for it.
jenimmi said:Thanks Az & Jyo. I'm sure you will be updating yours too, with your folks getting the packet very soon.
I spoke to my Dad after my last post and he said the letter asks for proof of Immigrant visa payment. ($335 + $45), otherwise it states, he has to pay that amount in Rupees. I am not sure how correct that is, but I'm anyway planning to send him the copy of acknowledgement of Immigrant visa fees receipt (letter) from NVC Plus the copy of Postal MO that I sent to NVC. It seems like an overkill, but just want to get it done with. I have learnt albeit late, that sponsoring both parents with completely different immigration process for each, is just too much paper work
Yes Jyo, I too remember seeing that Natz certificate thing somewhere. I usually send him all the docs that I'm mailing to USCIS/ NVC then and there - so he knows what's happening. He confirmed that he already has a copy of my Natz certificate. So, one less thing to send.
I thought this was funny but sadly, true. My Dad says he wants to get this medical thing done right away b'cos the Consualte recommended doctor whom he contacted suggested, the sooner he gets it done the better, for two reasons:
1. Chikungunya
2. Dengue.
If you're a resident of Tamilnadu you more than know what it is.
Jen~
Congratulations on your speedy progress!!!
Did you or your dad received the interview packet.
Please correct me if I am wrong, but whoever is your AGENT receives all the documentation including the interview packet right ?I have been following your case closely, and i thought you're the Agent for your dads case. But in your message above, it seems your dad recieved the document.
I have my parents chose me as their agent so interview packet will be mailed to me right?
Thanks in advance and keep us posted.
abs
abs - Thanks!
It is the applicant/beneficiary who has to attend the interview in the Consulate. Therefore, even if we are the agent, it is our parents who get the interview packet. Up until the interview, the agent will be getting all the docs. But the interview packet will ONLY go to the applicant/beneficiary and NOT the agent.
It is the applicant/beneficiary who has to attend the interview in the Consulate. Therefore, even if we are the agent, it is our parents who get the interview packet. Up until the interview, the agent will be getting all the docs. But the interview packet will ONLY go to the applicant/beneficiary and NOT the agent.
Chennai- Mother's IV processing
GC/ CP for Mother
I-130 (@ CSC) - received at CSC on Jan 30th 2006
Notice Date: Feb 8 '06
I-130 RFE received in June 06
RFE reply last date : Aug 14th ( due to name incorrect on bc)
RFE reply sent on Aug 7th '06
Approved on: Aug 21 '06
NVC Processing
Case entered: Aug 31 '06
Rec'd I864 fee bill and DS 3032 copy: Sep 7 '06
Sent I864 fee back to NVC @ MO: Sep 8 '06
Sent DS 3032 back to NVC @ NH: Sep 12 '06
Immigrant Visa Fee Bill generated on - Oct 2 '06 ( NVC phone message)
I864 received by me: Oct 2 ‘06
I864 sent back to NVC@ NH: Oct 7 ’06 ( delay due to IRS transcripts)
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GC/ CP for Mother
I-130 (@ CSC) - received at CSC on Jan 30th 2006
Notice Date: Feb 8 '06
I-130 RFE received in June 06
RFE reply last date : Aug 14th ( due to name incorrect on bc)
RFE reply sent on Aug 7th '06
Approved on: Aug 21 '06
NVC Processing
Case entered: Aug 31 '06
Rec'd I864 fee bill and DS 3032 copy: Sep 7 '06
Sent I864 fee back to NVC @ MO: Sep 8 '06
Sent DS 3032 back to NVC @ NH: Sep 12 '06
Immigrant Visa Fee Bill generated on - Oct 2 '06 ( NVC phone message)
I864 received by me: Oct 2 ‘06
I864 sent back to NVC@ NH: Oct 7 ’06 ( delay due to IRS transcripts)
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AZ and Jyotsna,
Congratulations! You all are moving at the same pace. I wonder why it did not get scheduled on the same day!
Congratulations! You all are moving at the same pace. I wonder why it did not get scheduled on the same day!
Another packet before interview?
My Dad has informed me that he has received another packet from the Consulate with DS 230 Part 1 & 2. It also seemed to say:
Did anyone else get this other packet & new instructions? He didn't write to me what docs need to be submitted at this office. I'll be asking him what those docs are?
My Dad has informed me that he has received another packet from the Consulate with DS 230 Part 1 & 2. It also seemed to say:
Did anyone else get this other packet & new instructions? He didn't write to me what docs need to be submitted at this office. I'll be asking him what those docs are?
Jen,
I did use the I-864 EZ form that 'expires' on 9/30/06. I too searched for later forms, but couldn't find any. It looks like it's merely a failure to update the expiration date on the forms, especially since the EZ form was introduced only in July '06.
About the new instructions that your Dad received, my mother hasn't received anything yet. Looks like a new complication (my mother and I have been pulling our hair out over all the documents and copies that she has needed to assemble and keep track of).
I did use the I-864 EZ form that 'expires' on 9/30/06. I too searched for later forms, but couldn't find any. It looks like it's merely a failure to update the expiration date on the forms, especially since the EZ form was introduced only in July '06.
About the new instructions that your Dad received, my mother hasn't received anything yet. Looks like a new complication
(my mother and I have been pulling our hair out over all the documents and copies that she has needed to assemble and keep track of).