biggish data

Wow, how do you get the info to track this stuff?

I see LARAEYES package in there also I think.....nothing to London for us though...LOL

If you know the date your case was shipped out, you can follow the instructions in this thread: http://www.visajourn...nvc-to-embassy/

*Note: I don't know if you'll bother to read the whole thread besides the first post, but instead of using the example of EXP19MAR2009A, since June 2009 the new format would be: EXP 19 MAR 2009A. The spaces are now important or you won't find any shipments whatsoever.

I actually used the method listed on the thread to track my package on Monday from NVC to Montreal. Pretty nifty!

Edited by Saylin, 31 March 2011 - 06:31 PM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 18:30:00

I looked at allll the e-mails that I have received from USCIS and NVC including the ones from TSC but I can't see the Serco anywhere. Maybe I remember it from your wiki page. Yeah it might have gotten stuck on my head from there . That wiki has a lot of info. Thanks again.

You're welcome. Sorry for getting things stuck in your head

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 17:07:00

I don't see an email like this in my inbox but I remember gettin an e-mail from Serco Inc Support Contractor. i wonder when and for what that was. I am trying to go through my e-mails to find it but I haven't found it yet.

Do you remember if it was from NVC Inquiry or NVC Electronic?

I have a whole folder called 'Visa' dedicated to NVC correspondence. I know where everything is Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 16:22:00

How does the optin acceptance email worded? Will I know clearly that it is accepted? All these e-mails from NVC makes your head spin

Here's the exact email I got. It's definitely clear that it's the optin acceptance, especially since they reply to your optin email and not just a stand-alone email.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for your interest in processing your case electronically with the National Visa Center (NVC).

Your case has been updated with the email address you have provided to us.

All further communication with NVC will now be done through this email address: NVCElectronic@state.gov.

All documents and forms that we request and require from you should be scanned copies of the originals. The applicant must present all original forms and documents to the Consular officer at the visa interview. Failure to present the required originals at the visa interview will result in a denial or delay in obtaining a visa for the sponsored applicant.

Any questions regarding your petition should now be directed to NVCElectronic@state.gov.

Regards,
NVC Document Review Team
National Visa Center
Serco Inc.
Support Contractor
NVCElectronic@state.gov
Follow criteria as outlined on http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4409.html

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions provided in 12 FAM 540.
Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

Edited by Saylin, 31 March 2011 - 03:18 PM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 15:17:00

Haha, I don't recall his name because he mumbled it. When he asked me the names for beneficiary I was spelling it so he could understand since our names are easy to pronounce usually, and he stopped me " Just say it, don't spell it." So rude.

side note: I'm still able to sign into the NVC payment portal so I guess they haven't forwarded the case yet.

Yeah, the rude operator I got mumbled his name too, but I thought I had heard Andrew.

The rudeness of some of these operators are astounding.

Next time you call, hopefully you'll get a nice one.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 13:33:00

Just called again to confirm I did have an expedite, and got a very rude operator. I asked him to confirm that it was approved since I hadn't gotten any emails yet and he said yes, you need to give it 48-72 hours to be processed. Then I asked how long does it typically take NVC to send the case to consulate. And he very rudely said " I told you, it takes 48-72 hours". Sheesh!!!
- M

Any chance his name was Andrew? I got a very rude operator about 2 weeks ago and I'm pretty sure his name was Andrew.

Just call another operator and ask the same questions. Hopefully you won't get a rude one.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 12:54:00

Approved!!!!!!!!!! We are sooo excited and happy, it was a beautiful day in Bogota (meaning no rain haha) and the woman who interviewed us was one of the nicest people ever. We are so thankful for everything, for all the help my fellow visa journey friends have given us. This was the best anniversary gift ever! It wasn't crowded at all, so we got out of there in less than 3 hours, that is almost record time for the Bogota consulate

GRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted Image

Edit: I was going to put more of those dancing guys, but apparently there's a limit Posted Image

Edited by Saylin, 31 March 2011 - 11:02 AM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 11:02:00

Totally baffled here, but because our lawyer ticked the OPTIONAL box to say we have a checking account, we have to provide the evidence. It all sounds VERY flaky to me, as we are NOT using this as part of any supporting evidence on the I-864 - we have a joint sponsor.

I am emailing them now, this is just ridiculous.

Wow, that's ridiculous. Definitely email/call cause you should have been done with NVC by now and possibly even have an interview date by now.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 10:50:00

Sorry to hear that I wish you to solve all those problems with NVC fast and get interview date soon. By the way, how are timelines for interviews at your embassy? Long wait? Although Lithuania is small, but we didn't get interview date for April, because NVC told us they were full. So guess what? I googled and found out that immigration interviews in US embassy in Lithuania are scheduled just for Tuesdays and just from 8.30 to 12.30pm and that's it. So of course they are full!!! So basically we are wasting all April just for waiting...

Wow, really? So there are only like 4 days out of the whole month that interviews are scheduled on? Posted Image

That seems a little ridiculous...

I understand your frustration. Monday we find out about RFE, called them to let them now that is less than 12 months outside the country. Tuesday spoke with supervisor and let him now also and he made a note in the system. Wednesday we get RFE letter dated 30 March and AVR is telling us 28 March. This is such a broken system. Today the operator told me to wait , but for what if the pack was already reviewed and they have asked a document not needed according with their website. I'm just wondering to add NVC error along with USCIS error tomorrow when I will ask the expedite ?

This is what I got in response of my email sent to the yesterday :
Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

The correspondence submitted is currently under review. An appropriate
action will be taken once this review has been completed.

If a period of one year passes from the last date of contact with the
NVC (by email, telephone or mail), all submitted fees and documents will
expire. In that case, your fees will need to be repaid and documents
will need to be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration
process.

What I must understand from this? Is the RFE mistake over or is just a delay? Some opinion will be appreciated.

I'd say they got your response and are looking into it. I'm not sure if it's quite over yet. I hope so though! You guys need your CC before the week is over.

Congrats to everyone that has received their interview dates!

Also, a word of advice for anyone doing Electronic Processing(@ Montreal), do NOT email any of your supporting documentation before you receive your opt-in confirmation from NVC. I waited 30 days and my documents had still not been reviewed and after speaking with a supervisor I was told that if you send your documents before you received the opt-in confirmation they will be confused and not have a case to match the documents to! At this point I'm not sure that electronic processing is any faster than snail mail

I also had to re-email my documents. Now, whether or not they reviewed my original documents or the ones I re-sent, I don't know. I'm betting that if I had mailed my documents instead of emailed, I would have been out of NVC a lot faster than 37 days since I was done sending things to NVC within 5 business days of getting my case number. Oh well, can't complain as I finished NVC with no RFEs and have an interview date for early May.

We are with you...this is nuts. Val just called NVC, and a SECOND operator says we now have to provide ownership of a savings account with just over one dollar in it. You could NOT make it up, and I find this absolutely appalling. We have been on medical expedite since Nov 26th, and they are doing this to us?

Words fail me...and I understand how pissed off you are about providing a PCC you don't need. Once again - NO accountability.

Um, wow... Really? Posted Image

Why... Wha... I am completely baffled. Have you tried talking to a supervisor and asking them WHY they want this information? It's not required at all...

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-31 10:43:00

Thank you saylin. i filed for uscis error, financial hardship since while my hubby visit me in mx he got identity theft n i had gotten threaten b4... scary.. they called my hubby asking for money so they wont hurt me idk if it was people fooling around or serious but for my safety my family moved me 2 a diffrent city.... do u think ill get accepted or a denial? do i have 2 send any evidence like bank statements or something like that?

Oh wow...

I'm glad you're both okay after that. Like xelance said though, you don't need to send in evidence unless they request it. I wish you the best of luck on your expedite!

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 20:02:00

anyone know what information is sent from NVC to the consulate? My wife messed up on a part for the G325A (back in USCIS stage) for her work history...she put unemployed, but then on DS-230, for her work history, she put self-employed web designer (which she is). I am really hoping this discrepancy does not cause major problems.

I doubt it would cause any problems. Bring an updated G-325A for her though and perhaps she can explain it to someone there and give the new one, so they have the correct info.

I just sent expedite request. wish me luck! i sent it 2 nvc... should i send to juarez embassy 2?

Good luck! NVC will send the expedite request to the embassy themselves, so I believe you only need to send it to NVC.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 19:36:00

Thanks Saylin. I actually posted another question on main thread. I should really posted here.

I saw it, but I'm not familiar with the process for Indian police/passport certificates. Sorry

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 18:46:00

I am sending my DS230 packet (IR5). I know the instructions are very clear however I need to ask if I need to include 2 photos of myself 2 x 2 inches (Petitioner's) or only Beneficiary's?

You just need to include pictures of the beneficiary. The only time pictures were needed of the petitioner was with the I-130. No more pictures of you are needed

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 18:22:00

Guys we are going to try to expediate to interview. We have nothing t lose right... its not going to slow us down anywys... can someone post the link 2 uscis alert from the transfer? or the screen shot please! thank you

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD (notice with numbers approved, RFEs, etc)

and

http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD (original notice)

Decided to add up the numbers on the first link. There were definitely more than 36k cases transferred. I came up with a total of 38, 256. Nearly 40k!

Edited by Saylin, 30 March 2011 - 04:54 PM.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 16:52:00

First of all congrats to everyone who have cc and best wishes for people who have interview assigned. My case was Completed at NVC yesterday (march 29th). Looking forward to interview date now

Grats!

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 14:25:00

Ughh...

NVC now say they haven't received our DS230 which was sent along with all the rest of our documents. Add this to the fact they say we have to wait 20 days for a review of Val's $150 bank statement, and you get the impression we are being messed about.

SO much for an expedite.

Not impressed.

Wth is NVC doing with your case Posted Image

Have you tried talking to a supervisor about this? You're supposed to be flying through NVC with your expedite.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-03-30 13:37:00

AOS Fee Complete.

@ Saylin hehe yeah, we refer to your link a lot (Canadian Wiki). It has been really helpful! Thank you We did complete the DS-261. I think that was the first thing we did actually

Would be beneficial to include our case number on all documents I am scanning (tax returns and such)? I was thinking I'd write it on a sticky note or something and place it on the document before scanning.

Glad you read my wiki!

What date did you send the DS-261? Have you called the AVR since then to see if it says that they'd accepted the Choice of Agent form? I had filled out the DS-261 on a Thursday, on Saturday the AVR updated to say it was accepted, and by Monday the IV bill appeared.

I don't think writing the case number on documents for EP is that important, but I'd still do it. I did it. I actually digitally added the case number in Adobe Acrobat after scanning everything and combining it into one pdf. But sticky notes are good too

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-08 13:47:00

AOS Fee Complete.

Just be to certain that I have everything covered here.

The AOS fee came up as paid last night. I proceeded to print the "cover sheet" (saved to desktop). I then went to USCIS and saved a copy of the I-864 onto my desktop.
So from there I need... 3 years of tax transcripts, 6 months of pay stubs... an "Employment Letter"? So I am clear, what exactly is that? Am I to go to my employer and request they write a letter on my behalf?

Is there anything else at all that I will need to include in this packet that I have not mentioned?

Also: Do/Can I send this packet now and send the beneficiary packet at a later date? Wife is still waiting on police report.

When will the IV fee appear? It still says not available. Does it appear only after I have sent this packet?

Thank you for your time

What's mandatory for the AOS package: bar-coded cover sheet, completed and signed I-864, and recent year of tax information.

Three years of tax transcripts is optional, but if you have it, I say send it.

The pay stubs and employment letter are optional as well, but good to send. Here's a link to a sample employment letter: http://www.visajourn...ployment_Letter

Most VJ members also include a cover letter with their packages, but this is optional as well. Here's a link to a sample I-864 cover letter: http://www.visajourn...64_Cover_letter

As for the IV bill appearing, you have to complete the online DS-261.

I'd highly, highly suggest you read the wiki I wrote that's linked in my signature to help with the online forms that are mandatory for Canadians.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-08 13:19:00

so what exactly happens after i 130 approval?

what happens after you get an I130 approval? and how long does it take to get an interview?

After your I-130 is approved, the case gets sent to NVC. At this point two fees are paid ($88 and $404) and then two packages are sent to NVC. Upon completion, if no RFEs, your case is closed. An interview date is scheduled. Expect to be in NVC for about a month or two.

Please start reading guides:

http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US
http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-09 19:29:00

DHL?

thanks. I think I check my folder of paperwork every other day to make sure I have it all. ha ha.

I was the same way!

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 17:10:00

DHL?

yay! thank you! Im glad to hear your interview went well and you are now in the US with your hubby! 17 more days till mine! Im soo nervous! and excited.

Glad to be of help

And in a few days, I'll have been back in the USA for a month

Good luck on your interview! I'm sure you'll do great. Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 13:47:00

DHL?

Hi there,

so a few weeks ago I signed up with DHL to register which location I wanted my visa shipped to for pick up. I followed the instructions and now when I sign in it shows it all set up. However, it says I do not have an interview date. Is this normal? My interview date is June 27th.. and was assigned a month ago.. so Im not sure if I should be worried about this or not? it says something like you do not have an interview scheduled. please schedule one using the link below.. but I dont know if I should click on that or not because I already have one set up and dont want to mess anything up?

thanks!

Don't worry about it at all! That's what it says for all IR-1/CR-1 applicants on the CSC website. You have absolutely NOTHING to worry about Posted Image

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 10:37:00

copy of all pages of US Citizens passport

My husband, an LPR has applied for Naturalization and he's scheduled for interview on June 27, 2011. And while waiting for his interview and naturalization, I am also busy preparing for the necessary documents that goes with I-130 form just in case he will be approved of his citizenship (God willing!).

While assembling the I-130 package checklist, I noticed in item no. 4 Copy of ALL PAGES of US Citizen's passport? Do I need to include this in the package? I understand that he can get this only after his naturalization will be approved. But i understand that this will still be blank pages immediately after his citizenship's approval.

Please help me. Thanks!

For the I-130, to prove US citizenship, you have two choices: either send all the pages of his future US passport OR to send in a copy of his naturalization certificate. It'll probably be faster to scan just his certificate when he gets it than waiting on applying for a US passport and then scanning ALL the pages.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 20:57:00

Is there a certain 'order' that the civil documents have to be scanned in?

Hey everyone, the wife and I are at the final stages, and I finally got all my civil docs ready to scan back to NVC. Is there a certain order these have to be scanned in? I understand that I have to have the full pdf file under 10mb total.

Also, those of you that had the Interview, how did you organize your paperwork? Did you have a binder? I'm kind of getting scared that I won't have the paperwork in order when the officer asks for certain docs...organization is not my strength...but I have a feeling that I'm going to get better at it real quick!

thanks!

Nope, there's no specific order in which you need to put the civil docs. As long as they're all there, that's what matters. And if you include a cover letter, then make sure they're in the same order as listed.

For my case, I had everything in an accordion-styled folder. You can see pictures in this post on my blog: http://journeythroug...w-tomorrow.html [second picture] If organization isn't your strength, I'd suggest maybe having a separate binder from your evidence. In the binder have everything that will be requested at the interview: interview letter, passport, 2 passport pictures, medical results, copy of your AOS package, a DS-230, original/certified copy of the beneficiary's birth certificate, original/certified copy of the marriage certificate, and the original police certificate.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 22:38:00

NVC SHCEDULE

The 2 ppl u saw r k-1 visa filers not IR/CR-1 filers The last time a IR/CR filer had an interview was back in February : !! Accra is ridiculously slow and they don't seem to care about doing anything about their backlog .

Um, the two people I saw were in an NVC thread for IR-1/CR-1 applicants. But they weren't from Ghana. I posted that message before the OP specified for Ghana only.

And using the immigration timeline function, the last interview for Ghana was April, not February, for IR-1/CR-1 applicants. But of course, that's only taking data from those that keep their timelines up to date, so their might have been others. Plus, you have to keep in mind, not every single person emigrating from Ghana is on this website, so I'm sure there have been more interviews since April.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 16:19:00

NVC SHCEDULE

guys, is the nvc scheduling interviews for ir/cr at all??? i have not seen any upcoming interviews for ir/cr what in Gods name is this long waiting? am just getting fraustrated by day.

You're obviously not looking hard enough

I just saw two people scheduled today for interviews in one thread alone. I'm sure there's a whole bunch of others that were scheduled today as well as this previous week.

And if you're going through Ghana, if I remember correctly, it's a long wait to get an interview from case completion, almost a year if I'm correct.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-10 14:44:00

NVC PROCESS- $ 404.00 PAID WHAT'S NEXT??

I PAY THE 404.00 FOR MY WIFE VISA IR/1 CR/1
I KNOW I HAVE TO SEND SOME DOCUMENTS BUT
DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR NVC LETTER ASKING FOR THEM OR..
JUST SEND IT BY MY SELF?

PLEASE HELP!!

You don't have to wait for NVC to tell you to send the package in. As soon as the bill appears as PAID on the payment portal site, you can send the package in. Don't forget to include the bar-coded cover sheet from the payment portal site.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-13 19:13:00

Affidavit of Support I864

I sent the AOS I864 10 days ago and it shows on usps.com that package was received on june 7th, whenever i call ask if they received they say not yet and allow 20 business day, does it take that long, do they send you an email confirmation ,, do they let you know if it is approved or not?
Thank you all,,,
best website for advices

Like another poster said, operators won't know your case has arrived at NVC until an officer starts reviewing. Yes, your package was received in the mail room, but hasn't been scanned yet into the system. Usually it takes 2 weeks from the package arriving at NVC for them to review.

And no, you won't get any email confirmation that your AOS has been approved. Just keep calling NVC and talk with an operator. That's the only way you'll know your package was approved. Same thing with the IV package.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-15 21:53:00

DS-230

What else should be included in the IV package?
Aside from the DS-230 form? Thanks everyone

Read these guides to know what to include:

http://www.visajourn...The_NVC_Process
http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse
http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-16 11:15:00

DS-230

Am I submitting this to the NVC or is my husband responsible for submitting to the Embassy when he goes for his interview.

The IV package gets sent to NVC.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-15 22:14:00

Submit DS-230 photograph with electronic processing

Thanks,
Did you send in your documents in one big pdf file or separate files (one document in one pdf). Either way is ok with NVC?

I sent each package in one pdf file. There's no specific instructions on NVC's site, but it's recommended that it's in one pdf file instead of separate files. Just think about it, a reviewing officer would much prefer to just click and open one file then a bunch of files. Make the officer happy and put it into one file

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-14 09:56:00

Submit DS-230 photograph with electronic processing

Now the IV bill has been paid. Should we wait for NVC email instruction before sending DS-230 along with supporting documents? From one post that I read here, it seems we can send them right now.
How to send 2 photographs with electronic processing? Using PDF files too?
Thank you in advance!

As long as the IV bill appears as PAID on the payment portal site, then you can send the IV package; you don't need to wait for NVC to tell you to send it.

For scanning the pictures, this is what I did: I put both pictures on the scanner at the same time, one was face up and the other face down. I scanned that. I then flipped the pictures over, so the one that was facing up now faces down, and the one that was facing down now faces up. Then scanned that. I then added both as pdf files to the main pdf file containing the other documents. And that was it

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-14 08:42:00

I864

Hello,

My grandfather has an interview next month. I remember me (the co-sponsor) and my grandmother (petitioner)both filled out a copy to NVC as a part of the AOS packet.

Do we need to send my grandfather a new batch of I-864? Don't they already have copies of these when we first submitted it to NVC?

I'm a bit confused and could use some clarification.

Thanks,

Technically, the I-864 isn't needed at the interview (unless someone got a new job or moved or any other update) since the consulate/embassy will have received all forms from NVC, including the AOS package you submitted. But it's always suggested here to bring a copy of all packages sent to USCIS and NVC (so I-130, I-864, and DS-230) with you to the interview. But it's optional.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-17 21:54:00

Packet for DS-260

Here is what I am sending. (in this order)

- Cover sheet
- cover letter
- Scan of Applicant's Passport (Biographic Data Page).
- Scan of Applicant's Birth Certificate.
- Scan of Certificate of Marriage (between Petitioner and Applicant).
- Scan of Applicant 's Certificate of Divorce (previous marriage).
- Scan of Applicant's Police Certificate.
- 2 Passport Size photos of Applicant (Case #, name and D.O.B written on back of both).

Is there anything else I need to send that comes to mind? I originally had birth certificates of all my children in there, but since 1 is a US citizen and the other 2 are not immigrating, I removed them. I also had a scan of my husbands divorce decree but removed it as well thinking that NVC probably only wants MY documents.

Thanks for your time.

Looks like you have all the documents required.

I don't think you need to include the petitioner's divorce certificate as the IV package is all about the beneficiary.

And I don't think you need your children's birth certificates either as one is a US citizen and the others aren't immigrating. Call up NVC to confirm this though as they might still want their birth certificates for some reason.

I would also like to know if my husband has to send this (as he is the agent for this case)? Or if it is okay for me (as the Applicant) to send?

Do I hang on to the original documents and provide them later (at the interview) or must I send them now (via snail mail)? At this time I have a packet .pdf ready (scans).

Thanks again.

Either you or your husband can send it. I sent both the AOS and IV package and there were no problems.

And yes, hang on to the original documents, you need to bring these with you to the interview. They're going to ask for them all, hold on to them for a bit, and then return them once you get interviewed by an officer.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-19 16:07:00

Can't submit i-864 until IV bill has been paid.

It doesn't say you cannot send it. What is does say is that they will not process anything unless BOTH bills are paid. "The NVC has received the requested Affidavit of Support (I-864). However, we are still waiting for the
Immigrant Visa fee..." Without bills first showing as "paid" you cant proceed anyways... So I guess in a round about sort of way they are saying that you can't send the AOS package without paying the IV bill first.

My husband and I were under the impression that the i-864 and the IV packets were two separate things. We paid our i-864 fee 2 weeks ago and sent the AOS packet before the IV bill was available thinking that it was okay, that both packages would be investigated separately. It appears that this is not the case as we got this letter yesterday.

I am not trying to cause any trouble and I guess at the end of the day this isn't a huge deal... I just wanted to mention what has happened to us so others don't get delays in their cases as we will for not doing it correctly.

I am not a lawyer, but if I could do this over, I would pay BOTH bills at the same time and then send the packages at the same time. This is really all I wanted to say.

Thanks for reading.

I think you're mis-reading what they sent you. NVC is just saying that they've received your AOS package and that they're reminding you that you haven't paid your IV bill. It doesn't say at all that they won't review your AOS until you pay the IV bill. Please re-read the letter again and you'll see.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-19 18:10:00

Can't submit i-864 until IV bill has been paid.

In all of the research I have done on this website, I have been under the impression that the AOS and IV paperwork and fees are NOT linked (are two separate processes). We discovered last night that this is not true at all. Both bills must be paid at the same time according to the letter we received from NVC before they will proceed with either.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR: XXX my name XXX
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
______FEE PAYMENT:_________________________________________________
The NVC has received the requested Affidavit of Support (I-864). However, we are still waiting for the
Immigrant Visa fee(s). Please submit the fee(s) according to the instructions on the IV fee bill sent to
you from NVC. DO NOT SEND FEE PAYMENTS TO THE NVC NEW HAMPSHIRE FACILITY.
THIS WILL DELAY PROCESSING OF THE VISA. If you have not received an IV fee bill, please
contact NVC. Do not pay the fees unless you have the accompanying IV fee bill as this will result in a
delay in processing your case.
No interview will be scheduled until ALL of the information requested has been returned to the National
Visa Center.
[M5P 06/18/2011] MTLXXXXXXXXXX

We gather from this that because we paid our AOS bill before the IV bill was available our case will now be delayed.

We paid the AOS fee the day it appeared. The IV bill appeared a week and a half later. Seems that the proper thing to do is wait, pay both at the same time and submit both packets at the same time.

Just thought we should share this information. Thanks.

- Kammo

Um, where does it say in that letter that you can't send the AOS package without paying the IV bill first?

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-19 16:03:00

ohh..tht's mean i have to fill out 2 I864. one from me & one from my uncle.
i did not knw tht. thanks

Yup, exactly.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-20 11:20:00

but my uncle going to fill out I-864 for me. i dont have last year strong tax return.

Yeah, your uncle will be a sponsor then. That's fine. You still need to put your current job on your own I-864.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-19 23:17:00

I am the petitioner. I do not list my education on the DS-230, the beneficiary does. That iss why I am referring to putting Unemployed/Full Time Student on the DS-230 where it states for Petitioner's occupation.

Oh, whoops, thought you were the beneficiary.

Since you're the petitioner, then I suppose you could put unemployed/full time student where it asks for your occupation on the DS-230.

Saylin

Female

Canada

2011-06-19 21:55:00