I-130 Petition for Parents of US Citizens through Consular Processing.

Hello, im currently in the ds230 part of the process of bringing my mom from ecuador, i just received an email to pay the iv fee, i paid it and now im filling up the ds230, im wondering if i need to send the package from here (tx) with all the documents, or do my mom have to send it from ecuador? And where do i send it?

Your answers are appreciated, thank you
 
Email from DOS/NVC

Hello All,
I will be preparing I130 for my parents and sister soon. I am wondering how does DOS/NVC sends you email after 1-30 approval? I don't see any place in I-130 where you could enter your email address. Do you get any paper based communication from DOS/NVC right after I130 where you give your email address?
Thanks!


Adriana Thomas said:
Hello, im currently in the ds230 part of the process of bringing my mom from ecuador, i just received an email to pay the iv fee, i paid it and now im filling up the ds230, im wondering if i need to send the package from here (tx) with all the documents, or do my mom have to send it from ecuador? And where do i send it?

Your answers are appreciated, thank you
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Adriana Thomas said:
Hello, im currently in the ds230 part of the process of bringing my mom from ecuador, i just received an email to pay the iv fee, i paid it and now im filling up the ds230, im wondering if i need to send the package from here (tx) with all the documents, or do my mom have to send it from ecuador? And where do i send it?

Your answers are appreciated, thank you
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Hi, I don't think it matters were you are sending it from. But i would send it from here USA, faster, and you can track it :) But i do know what your mom has to sign the visa application. So you would need to send her the application and she would have to sign it and send it back to you or the NVC. I am in that same process myself, but i sent my parents their all ready filled out DS-230 so they can sign it and send it right back to me. And you send the DS-230 to the address that's on the cover sheet, when you paid or the DS-230, online, you can print your receipt and a COVER SHEET just like you did for the affidavid of support. That sheet will give you the address you need to send the DS-230 to.

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
 
mr_citizen_2013 said:
Hello All,
I will be preparing I130 for my parents and sister soon. I am wondering how does DOS/NVC sends you email after 1-30 approval? I don't see any place in I-130 where you could enter your email address. Do you get any paper based communication from DOS/NVC right after I130 where you give your email address?
Thanks!
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Hi, if you go to the UCIS website. create and account and give them your email address. Then you can keep track of the status of your I-130 application and they will notify you via email or tex when your application is approved or if they need anything else from you. And when your I-130 is approved, then the NVC will contact you via email or via regular mail. You could have also filled out a DS-2030 application and they would already have your info in there.
01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
 
So I received a pretty little "estimate" with my attorney's fees for filling out the AOS and DS-230 for me. Well, lets just say that i have nota clue what she wants to charge for since i have been doing all of this pretty much on my own since the start. She just simply copies from what i have all ready filled out, and not a very good copy at that since she made a big error on my father's middle name. So i descided to drop her, a quick email to the NVC and DONE!

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
 
yaimalfonso said:
Hi, I don't think it matters were you are sending it from. But i would send it from here USA, faster, and you can track it :) But i do know what your mom has to sign the visa application. So you would need to send her the application and she would have to sign it and send it back to you or the NVC. I am in that same process myself, but i sent my parents their all ready filled out DS-230 so they can sign it and send it right back to me. And you send the DS-230 to the address that's on the cover sheet, when you paid or the DS-230, online, you can print your receipt and a COVER SHEET just like you did for the affidavid of support. That sheet will give you the address you need to send the DS-230 to.

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
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Thank you very much, wasnt really sure if they needed my mom to send it or me the petitioner. Thanks again!
 
I 130 for my parents

I want to check with everyone for my I-130 application that I submitted for my parents. I sent along with the application - my birth certificate, my naturalization certificate, my mother's certificate and my father's certificate and their marriage certificate (showing that my father was married to my mom when I was born). I read here that some people are sending their marriage certificate. Did I need to send my marriage certificate?
 
Marsi said:
I want to check with everyone for my I-130 application that I submitted for my parents. I sent along with the application - my birth certificate, my naturalization certificate, my mother's certificate and my father's certificate and their marriage certificate (showing that my father was married to my mom when I was born). I read here that some people are sending their marriage certificate. Did I need to send my marriage certificate?
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YES! for the I-130 you need to send every single COPY of the original certificate that has to do with the case. All certificates from beneficiary (BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE) and petitioner(you) (BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE) AND certified translated versions if the original certificate is not in english.
when you do the DS-230 you will need ORIGINAL certificates, so get ready for that too.


01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
 
yaimalfonso said:
YES! for the I-130 you need to send every single COPY of the original certificate that has to do with the case. All certificates from beneficiary (BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE) and petitioner(you) (BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE) AND certified translated versions if the original certificate is not in english.
when you do the DS-230 you will need ORIGINAL certificates, so get ready for that too.

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
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if you already sent out the I-130 you will most likely receive a request for your marriage certificate.
 
mr_citizen_2013 said:
Hello All,
I will be preparing I130 for my parents and sister soon. I am wondering how does DOS/NVC sends you email after 1-30 approval? I don't see any place in I-130 where you could enter your email address. Do you get any paper based communication from DOS/NVC right after I130 where you give your email address?
Thanks!
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Hi, did you submit a I-130 for your sister separate from te one for your mother?
 
Hello everyone,

I have a question. So i am on the DS-230 part of my journey... and my mother wants to fill out a DS-230 for my 13 year old brother too (a minor). Can i send it together with her DS230? And if i can, do i pay for his application with a money order? should i let the NVC know about this? thanks so much for your help!

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
 
I got another RFE on my mothers I485 last week about her name spelling. The RFE was
issued from local office in Raleigh Durham.

I130 & I 485 RD - DEC 2012.--> Applied to Chicago Locbox.
RFE I 485 Jan 2013. Replied in JAN.

how is the interview process? Anybody can comment on it?

thanks
 
Latest updates

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
 
Now what?

Hi Guys, so i am pretty much done with a documents and payments. What's next? i have all ready sent out and paid for the AOS and IV. How long does it usually take for NVC to complete my case and give my parents their interview?

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
 
Hey guys,
I got an email from NVC saying I gotta correct some stuff on the I864 and I864A I sent last month. I filled up the I864 and since I dont work, my husband is the joint sponsor, he filled out the I864A. In the I864 part 6. it says:
You must add ____0_____ as a househole member in Part 6, as he or she filed a Form I864A.
What does it mean?

I did put our taxes information from the past 3 years where it says my total income. but I think it should be 0 because it was my husbands income and Im just a dependent. am I right?

They also said that the AoS info I provided does not appear to meet the minimum requirement according to the poverty guidelines, but I checked and we are right under it, so we should be ok but they say the decision will be made by the officer that will interview my mom. Hopefully this is a mistake and it does not affect her at getting her green card, Im very worried now :(

Please some one, let me know what you guys think, I really need help with this part!
 
Adriana Thomas said:
Hey guys,
I got an email from NVC saying I gotta correct some stuff on the I864 and I864A I sent last month. I filled up the I864 and since I dont work, my husband is the joint sponsor, he filled out the I864A. In the I864 part 6. it says:
You must add ____0_____ as a househole member in Part 6, as he or she filed a Form I864A.
What does it mean?

I did put our taxes information from the past 3 years where it says my total income. but I think it should be 0 because it was my husbands income and Im just a dependent. am I right?

They also said that the AoS info I provided does not appear to meet the minimum requirement according to the poverty guidelines, but I checked and we are right under it, so we should be ok but they say the decision will be made by the officer that will interview my mom. Hopefully this is a mistake and it does not affect her at getting her green card, Im very worried now :(

Please some one, let me know what you guys think, I really need help with this part!
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I also did it jointly with my husband, he also filled the I864A in the I864 you must include your husbands income together with yours (if any) the total amount of both of your incomes together. That's your total household income. This is the amount they will use to see if it meets the minimum requrement accoding to the poverty guidelines. I really hope it all goes well for you. I still haven't heard back regarding the I864 for my parents (hoping all is well)

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
 
yaimalfonso said:
I also did it jointly with my husband, he also filled the I864A in the I864 you must include your husbands income together with yours (if any) the total amount of both of your incomes together. That's your total household income. This is the amount they will use to see if it meets the minimum requrement accoding to the poverty guidelines. I really hope it all goes well for you. I still haven't heard back regarding the I864 for my parents (hoping all is well)

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
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Thanx! I hope it's correct this time, if not, I'll have to ask an immigration attorney for help. I cant wait to have my mom here. She hasnt even meet her grandson, and I really need to get a job and go back to school too, sucks living in a city where you dont know anybody.
 
Hi all!

This forum is wonderful! I was nervous about filling out government documents but I really want my dad in US with me so I got my first job after college and I am ready to tackle all the forms!

From San Francisco I expedited my I-130 on August 30th. I received I-797C on September 5th with Sept 3rd as priority date. I also looked up the case with my receipt number just a few days and it is currently under Initial Review.

After I-797C, is there anything I should be doing or is it just waiting time till I-130 gets approved?


Thank you in advance :)
 
Dear Members and Gurus of this forum and topic, i have few question if you can help me with that:
(1) is there any step during the whole process that you need to mail any original documents (whether in English or any other language)? If yes, which step is that? and what does happen to those documents?
(2) what are the forms needing the parents signatures?
(3) what are the preparations that an applicant can do while waiting for I-130 approval for the NVC phase? Is there a link which details the steps in the NVC case?
Thanks a lot for your help, appreciate that.
 
zinnie said:
Hi all!

This forum is wonderful! I was nervous about filling out government documents but I really want my dad in US with me so I got my first job after college and I am ready to tackle all the forms!

From San Francisco I expedited my I-130 on August 30th. I received I-797C on September 5th with Sept 3rd as priority date. I also looked up the case with my receipt number just a few days and it is currently under Initial Review.

After I-797C, is there anything I should be doing or is it just waiting time till I-130 gets approved?


Thank you in advance :)
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Hi,

I am not an immigration professional, but what you can start doing is collecting all "Orginal" or "Certified Originals" of civil documents for your and your father, that is birth certificates, marriage, divorce, death (any that apply to your case) also, military discharge documents if your father was in the military. You are going to need all of this when you send the DS-230 application. Also, you need to collect all informations as to all the addresses your father hase lived in since he turned 16 years old, and all schools he went to, and diplomas he got, this is called the "Biography" part of the DS-230. You will need certified English translations of the original civil documents in case they are not in English. Also you will need your father's police cleareance (the certificate can be older than 6 months by the time you send out the DS-230 so leave this to be the last doc you obtain)
For de AOS you will need the past 3 years of your tax returns, its best if you call the IRS and ask them to send you your transcripts, this will be better for agents at the NVC to read your taxes. But if you cant get your transcripts, the regular filed tax return along with all your W2s will be fine. If you changed jobs recently, you migth want to include at least 3 months of paystubs showing your most recent earnigs (if they mean more money, a raise, or a better possition, that might aid you)
Good luck, and i hope this helped.

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
 
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