Can I E-mail Form Ds-3032

we got approved and since I am on vacation and out of united states I wasnt sure if I can email them form ds 3032 luckily we can. here is how

originaly taken from http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form

Email DS-3032 form

Many members are having success in emailing the NVC to choose their agent instead of sending in the DS-3032 via regular mail. Sometimes NVC sends an automated response upon receiving the e-mail but many times this feature does not work.

NVC takes from a few days to 2 weeks to send an email confirming receipt of the DS-3032.

The email template below complies with NVC e-mail guidelines and the content of DS-3032 Form.

Have your foreign spouse (beneficiary) send an email to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov with the following contents:

DS-3032 Email Template

Subject: <NVC Case Number - Beneficiaries Name>

NVC Case No: <NVC Case Number> CIS Case No: <USCIS Case Number> or <NOA Receipt Number> Petitioner's Name: <Petitioner's Name LAST FIRST MI> Petitioner's Date of Birth: <MONTH DD, YYYY> i.e. January 01, 1951 Beneficiary's Name: <Beneficiary's Name LAST FIRST MI> Beneficiary's Date of Birth: <MONTH DD, YYYY> i.e. January 01, 1951 Re: Declaration of Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa applicant To whom it may concern: My name is <beneficiaries name>, my visa case number is # <NVC Case Number>. Per the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent for Immigrant Visa Applicants), I would like to appoint my <Husband/Wife> as my agent of choice to receive all future correspondence from the U.S. Department of State. <His/Her> contact information is provided below: Name: <Petitioner's Name LAST FIRST MI> Address: <Petitioner's Address Line 1> <Address Line 2> (optional) <Address Line 3> (optional) <City>, <State/Province>, <Postal Code> <Country> Phone: <Petitioner's Phone Number> Email: <Petitioner's E-mail Address> All mail from the U.S. Department of State concerning my immigrant visa should be sent to the address above. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your help. Sincerely yours, <Beneficiary's Name LAST FIRST MI> Telephone: <Beneficiary's Telephone>  Email: <Beneficiary's Email>

i130 NOA1

recieved a text/sms and email from uscis that my petition has been recieved and routed to vermont service senter, I had sent it to chicago lockbox.

i130 for husband/wife

i just sent my i130 for my wife to uscis hope to get noa in a week time.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to File an I-130 for Relative (spouse) Outside the US

Step-by-Step Guide on How to File an I-130 for Relative (spouse) Outside the USThese are the basic steps required by the US Citizen. These steps should be followed as a guideline and not as specific requirements for any given case. Every case is unique and this does not address that uniqueness.
Note to K3 Applicants: This process also applies to K3 Visa applicants whom have had their I-130 approved prior to their I-129f. In this case you may chose to persue the I-130 path as opposed the the K3. This will allow the immigrating relative to enter as a permanent resident as opposed to having to file for adjustment once here. If the I-129f is later approved and forwarded to the embassy then you can write them to request the approved I-130 be acted on and the K-3 process abandoned.

Download the Following Forms:
1.I-130
2. G-325a
3.G-1145 (optional)

The above forms can be filled out on your computer and printed. Make sure you sign and date them as required. Anything you cannot fit by typing, you can handwrite (very neatly) in black ink in the blank instead. You should always verify the current forms at www.uscis.gov.

Assembling the I-130 Package: Checklist
Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):

1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check if allowed by the Service Center (as of 4/2005 they do allow this). If not, use a money order so you can track the payment. 2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet. 3. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative 4. Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship. 5. A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable) 6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable) 7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate and/or passport along with English translation. (If in any language other than English) (no longer needed) 8. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not inEnglish then again get a translation) 9. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents). 10. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died) 11. G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated. 12. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a. 13. G-325A filled out by the non-US Citzen spouse signed and dated. 14. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a. 15. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

Note: Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:

1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or 4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or 5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or 6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.

Attach "E-Notification" Form (Optional)

Clip a completed G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, to the first page of your application (on top of the cover page). By completing this form and attaching it, USCIS will send you an email and/or text message to alert you when your application was received.

Mail the I-130 Package to the USCIS

You should mail the completed form(s) to the proper USCIS Lockbox (Note the location & PO Box address for your filing type: stand alone). Mail the package with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation. Send via USPS.

IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.

taken from http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Oath

Journey
I was given an oath letter to appear for an oath ceremony at 225 cadman plaza east, brooklyn. as I live in queens and going all the way to brooklyn was some what not so good with me but it turned out to be better than I expected. I took bus to 179th st & Hillside ave, board onto F train. and took off at york st station. (I recommend not to take this one its a little long walk than jay st metrotech station, I took it coz I wanted to visit 2 subway station in one day crazy? haan?)
anyways it was drizzling but thanks to almight it wasnt hard.
Usually what I read online ppls do come early I didnt want to go early and then line up in cold so I consulted http://mta.info and planned my trip with different times so I knew trains in the morning would take an hour from 179th st in queens to york st in brooklyn so I planned to be out of the subway by 8:15 everything panned out well & I was on time. but yes there were many ppls only 20 or so came after me.

Security Check
security was much much better. just take of the coats thats it no shoes. (I HATE taking off shoes) after security they ask you to leave cell phones with them and when you are done take it back. I knew it already by reading different oath experiencing so I left mine at home but in the oath hall I saw a woman in front of me texting on her cell. guess they really dont enforce if you get pass security haan?

Court Room
then they tell you to go upstairs and courtoom is in your right. there will be an uscis officer at the door of the court room checking your oath letter and green card. show him and he directs you to another officer in the room, 2nd officer tells you where to sit. when I was there it was already full.
court room it self is awesome. it was full of paintings & giant portraits. paintings of red indian early settlers & train line workers. portraits of probably judges. one the left wall was full of historic frames some looked like victorian age and heavy. on the right wall were of modren frames with pictures.
it was well lit and comfortably climated. uscis officer were courtious and humorous. really made us welcome there. on the seats there were 2 booklets, one the constituation and other declaration of independence and one packet with a welcoming letter from the president, an info letter from civil rights department, an application for passport, a voter guide, oath and pledge of alligence, uscis welcoming letter and a folder to put your naturalization certificate in. (pics attached below)

Green Cards.
since a lot of ppls showed up early so by 8:35 they started taking green cards. yes they take green cards away since you dont need it anymore. I was sad to part ways with it. it was so dear to me for many years. I think we immigrants pay more care to this one document more than perhaps passport. then after taking green card every one was directed to go see the officer sitting next to check your naturalization certificate for erros for in your name's spelling & your date of birth. then go back to your seat and wait.

Change Of Name Court Orders
if you had decided to edit your name they will call you by name and hand over you your court order officially changing your name. there were like a dozen ppls who changed their names. they all got their orders except for one whose document for some reason could not be processed and was advised to see one of the two usics officers in manhattan office.

Civil Rights
Next is a lady from civil rights department. she will explain the kind of discriminations and the procedure to complain. it was nice to know that they have to rule out cases in one year time period. she take real long time. I think the most time took was this segment.

Voter Registration
then there is this guy for voter registration. he explained "you dont have to vote if you dont want to but if you want to you have to register" :d anyways he explained a little bit handed over voter registration forms in 4 language. English, Spanish, Chinese & korean. only a few took chinese or one guy took spanish. rest all took english forums. he asked to fill out them now and hand over to him if we can I wanted to but didnt coz the first line read are you a US Citizen and technically at the time I wasnt :d USCIS officer said you will be citizen once you are done with oath. so I decided to mail that in. a few ppls filled he checked them for possible spelling mistakes and collected what he could.

Finally Judge
ppls were now tired. it was 11:20 and after checking on with judges and not finding a judge available an officer allowed ppls to go for restrooms or water but not to go outside the building. after a few minutes judge came. he was in real hurry. he said,"i know you been through a lot so lets just get down to business" when voter guy told judge there are a few ppls are still out there. on this judge left the room for something he had to do and we all in the room were disappointed.
at this one of the officer ran outside to collect ppls, he was very efficient in his work. after a little while judge came back again. we all stood. took oath with a raised hand and reading after the judge.
then pledged to the flag with right hand on chests. judge allowed every body to sit. congratulated us and clapped. gave a little speech. whole process could not take more than 10 minutes. judge wasnt an immigrant but his father was. survived a hallocaust while loosing all his family except for his brother and this country provided him with the oppertunity we all seek.

Naturalization Certificate
after this officers call out names and you go out in the order collect your certificate and go out the door with a smilling face and feeling all new.

Finally Interview at 30 Barrets Ave, Holtsville - NY

Finally Today I had my interview and before I give you all the long story and preperation tips and what to expect I wana say I passed :d I am so happy and relieved.
Location
my interview was at 30 barrets ave holtsville, ny. it was an hour long journey into the heart of longisland.
before Interview
ever since august i would surf hours and hours of webpages to go through interview experiences and honestly most of the ppls missed a lot of details or they are not specifically for new york. only married ppls were concerned abt tax returns to prove their bonafide marriage and their were no details abt parking or security procedures.
Tax Returns Transcript
I had everything but I was a little confused with tax. I filed every year but didnt care to keep copies with me and rather let them sit at my parents house which is in virginia. now interivew letter didnt say to bring tax returns except if you owed taxes and when surfing the web I came across a case similar to mine. guy was self employed and hence his case was delayed so he can go back home and bring tax returns copies. now it wrecked my nerves. I tried irs site and they were close until january 9th. as soon as they came online I ordered tax returns transcripts but copies would take form 5 days to 2 weeks to arrive. by the time of interivew there was no signs of my tax returns transcript. so I made copies of last 3 years of taxes which I luckily found stacked in a box.
Selective Service Registration
when we came to america I remember getting an envelope and wondered how did the military got my name? I never registered. I asked someone and was explained that its necessary to register with them and seems they do so automatically at the time you enter the country. so I was relieved and put the card in a box and forgot until the interview letter came. now there is no way i could find it. i tried selective service website and i was registered but i could only change my address. no new card for me. I tried an official letter and it would take 90 days to arrive just to state that I am register with them. I cant wait my interview is in one month time so I used search a record. found my self and printed that page. and Yes it was accpeted. even the officer told me that he can search and find and print in his office if I hadnt brought that in.
Copies of Everything
I made copies of everything. I didnt want my officer to go and make copies. it annoys them and plus its stated on the letter to make copies. though officer thought some of the papers I showed him were originals and he tried to go make copies but I told him I have copies too and after examing the originals he can keep the copies.
the copies I made of were
previous tax returns I could find
green card aka alien registration card
my state issued drivers license
social security card
record of driving tickets
payment plan for overdue taxes.
and marriage certificate.
Marriage Certificate
I was asked to provied copies of my marriage certificate even though I filed on 5 year residence base and my wife was still back in my country. I read it while surfing the web happend to a guy and he had to go back to send them in. so I figured it wont hurt to take a copy with me just in case and I was glad I did take them with me. he thoroughly examined the marriage certificate. asked me a few times during the interview that my wife is not here
At the Interview
I literally live on the border of queens and long island. It took me an hour to reach the interview location. they have plenty of parking. its huge actually. but entering the building is quite distastefull but you cant complain can you? you are already excited and nervous and on top of that you are asked to remove all your jackets and pockets. take off shoes and go through the metal detactor. what good a metal detactor is it then? anyways I really hate taking shoes off. otherwise I m fine
after security figure it out on your own. if you are for info pass go to info pass reception window. if you are for interview go for reception window. hand her over your letter and she will tell you to take a seat and wait for your name to be called.
if you are going to 30 barrets ave be advised to seath on the brown seating side where door A,B and C are becoz some of the officer dont speak that loud and quickly be gone if they dont see you coming towards them. its a good over an hour wait. I had to wait almost 2 hours before my name was called. I kept noticing officers. some are very pleasent and greetful some are nice and then some are a little stiff.
Finally Interview
finally an officer called my name. he was pleasent and very nice. I think in his late 50s or early 60s. talks very slowly and very friendly. made me feel much comfortable. after being sworn in he asked me to take a seat and give him passport and green card. he had my file in his desk. it wasnt a cubicle I was expecting but an actuall room with name plate on the door and desk. he started going through just the n400 application while I saw he had other papers possibly from the time I entered into united states 5 years ago.
read all those statements abt communism, prostitution, illege ways, drugs etc, and then about aligence and obeying united states laws.
he took all the photocopies I had and put them in my file. kept going through the pages until at the end. then was the test.
who is the vice president?
whats the highest court?
who makes the federal laws?
how many amendments are there?
what group of peoples were brought in america and sold as slave?
why did the colonist fight the british?
it was all verbal for me but he wrote my answers in front of the questions and ticked correct on each one. after the questions I was asked to write one line out of  three. and was then given a paper to write one sentence on one of the three lines. (he would tell you which line to read and which line to write upon)
next was the final question and I quote,"now the question is do you want to wait for 2 hours may be for your oath letter or you want to go home and have us mail it to you?"
I told him I would wait as I am already off from my work plus my wife is really looking forward to this and it would be a relief to know the oath date rather than waiting in the mail. he told me next oath date was 25th jan in central islip but to my great disappointment when I recieved the oath letter after another over an hour wait it said 15th feb at 225 cadman plaza brooklyn. now I dont mind the delay but location I hate it. means I cant take my car and will have to go on public transportaiton all the way to brooklyn while I live in queens and not only queens almost by long island and I hate that. in this cold I rather go 2 hours on my car just to know there is a parking lot. anyways I am happy to be finally over with my citizenship that I guess I can live with one day of public transporation in cold.

Interview Letter

I was grown so much impatience. every body I was tracking online like immigration.com and visajourney.com had not only recieved their interview letters but also had gone throught the interview too. they were waiting for their oath and some already had thier oaths and were now waiting for their passports to arrive. it was too much of tention and nervousness. I checked uscis site and their rule said to answer yes or no in 120 days which is roughly 5 months and still no sign of an interview letter. one day I was on uscis site and a page explained that if you dont hear within a certain time i think it was 80 days than you can open up a ticket and they will update you in 2 weeks time and if you dont get the update in 2 weeks you call a number and they will reply you with the current information. i tried opening up a ticket and message said your application is still in time frame. well i think the same week I got mine interview letter but may be with christmad and new year holidays its another 5 weeks wait for me to appear for my interview.