ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
that was how I found out that they have the payment and it wont be mailed back to me (I didnt talk directly to a supervisor but the operator put me on hold and then came back with that information). apearently it is in MO and not at the NH office. I have been thinking of making a call to NVC a regular thing till this is resolved (the squeeky wheel gets the oil) but then I have a fear that this could make things worse. right now I dont know what to do for sure, still in the planning stages.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-03-11 18:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
just another little bit of information for you as I have been so frustrated with the wait on thisw IV fee being processed. I have been told several things by different people at NVC, Iwas told the fee had been sent back to me on the 26th of feb, then I was told that it wasnt, then I was told that it was again by a different person. tonight I have been told that because it was the correct amount it would be processed but it would be longer because it was missing the barcode bill (and we know it wasnt missing the bill just the bottom barcode). Now it has been one full month since I mailed it out and still not processed (the only thing that is keeping me from climbing the walls is my husband is trying to get his PCC, Indian government doesnt move fast either).
I am posting the number on the bottom of my bill (the mystery number at the end of the case number) for those big brains out there to work on solving the code.
-020392980 from my timeline signiture you should have enough information to make a correlation if there is any. good luck
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-03-10 18:54:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
QUOTE (abajaj @ Feb 24 2008, 02:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello all,

First of all, thanks to everyone who have come up with these shortcuts and are still actively working towards improving them!!! We all appreciate your efforts and are definitely benefiting from them.

I have read on here that the IV fee bill has been raised to $400. I am wondering if anyone is aware of what the updated break-ups are (i.e. the application processing fee and security surcharge). I have downloaded IV fee bill from Chris P's topic and have completed it with the top bar code and other information. hopefully indianheart will give us a good news about experimental bill being successful and we can all follow quickly.

Indianheart - it would be helpful if you attach a copy of the IV fee bill you sent with the bottom bar-code pushed to the right margin where the last 9 digits appear to get cut by the printer. If your strategy is successful, we can all start using your template to make ours look similar. Thanks and all the best to you! My prayers and wishes are with you!!!

Avneesh


I advanced the page beyond the bottom margin so the last line of the address was cut off in the middle....I tried to duplicate the same margins and have had much trouble but I managed to get a good bill in order to send.
as soon as I know anything I will certainly post...as of today the check is still uncashed (so what does that mean when I hear it takes between 10 and 14 days to process this one).
stay tuned for the rest of the story wink.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-25 14:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
QUOTE (sharif @ Feb 15 2008, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
indianheart, lets us know when your experiment worked

indianheart, lets us know when your experiment worked


not really my experimant...I am just taking the leap ohmy.gif . but I will be sure to let everyone know how it turns out, I hope to know something this tuesday when they update the automated phone system
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-15 15:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
QUOTE (sharif @ Feb 13 2008, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
where did you find IV fee bill cover letter example. Jame's shurtcut doesn't give the letter



http://www.visajourn...showtopic=89722

here is the link that gave me the fee bill...if you use this remember to change the fee from $380.00 to $400.00 (although with all the people getting an rfe for not paying $400 I think the bill they are being sent is the bill for $380...I didnt want to take the chance and changed it to $400, just a thought that came to my mind after i sent it). blink.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-13 22:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Feb 12 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (indianheart @ Feb 12 2008, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am going to be adventerous and sent the experimental IV fee bill. I called NVC this morning and it has been generated (02/11/2008). I have spent a lot of time working on the bill to make it look as though the printer at NVC pulled the paper too far and cut off the barcode at the bottom with the mystery number. my husband and I figure the worst that could happen is they will send it back and we really wont lose any time (if we wait for the bill that could take 2 weeks). it will go out today and we should here next tuesday yes.gif .
I will keep you posted as to when it is accepted (only possitive thoughts and lots of prayers innocent.gif )

Hi indianheart,

My husband want to send IV bill fee also, but I am sceptic a bit about it. Pls let us know!!! You owe me!!! laughing.gif


Believe me I owe a lot of people for sharing all their information and there will be a lot of people that will find out how this works secret7vf.gif no secret on this.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-12 19:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
QUOTE (Chris Parker @ Feb 12 2008, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (indianheart @ Feb 12 2008, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to thank you to James and to Chris P.

Actually, trailmix is the one who talked me into posting the IV fee bill. She went through a lot hell with NVC back in October/November.



Then I must thank both of you. I was aware of the fee increase and changed the IV bill to to also reflect that.
I started to work on this last week when I called NVC and they told me the I-864 had been mailed(still not recieved by me) and that the IV fee bill would be sent this week (I asked them what paperwork they had mailed me...they volunteered the information)I printed the bill with 02/11/2008 and low and behold that is the date it was generated.
so now to wait the long week for the next update to the automated phone system ClockWatch2.gif .
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-12 19:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
QUOTE (calamitka @ Feb 12 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Indianheart you're officially nominated as "Noble Adventures Pioneer of Experimental Immigrant Visa Fee Bill".
Good luck to you, hopefully Chris P. shortcut works as well as James' one.


blush.gif Thank you.
It is desperation that makes me do this...I miss my husband and really want us to spend our first wedding anniversary together.
I have to say that James shortcuts have been wonderful, my husband still has not received the DS-3032 so we would still be waiting to move to the next step.
I have to thank you to James and to Chris P.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-12 11:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)experimental IV fee bill
I am going to be adventerous and sent the experimental IV fee bill. I called NVC this morning and it has been generated (02/11/2008). I have spent a lot of time working on the bill to make it look as though the printer at NVC pulled the paper too far and cut off the barcode at the bottom with the mystery number. my husband and I figure the worst that could happen is they will send it back and we really wont lose any time (if we wait for the bill that could take 2 weeks). it will go out today and we should here next tuesday yes.gif .
I will keep you posted as to when it is accepted (only possitive thoughts and lots of prayers innocent.gif )
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-02-12 11:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)CASE COMPLETED
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Mar 25 2008, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JUST CALLED NVC AND BEEN TOLD THAT TODAY MY CASE WAS COMPLETED!!! I AM SO EXCITED AND HAPPY kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



CONGRATULATIONS. The long road is coming to an end good.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-03-25 11:57:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)My wife’s birth certificate held my US Customs
MoonlitCherri,
NVC ask's for original documents if you are going through an appointment post embassy
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-03-25 13:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Indian PCC states "ineligible for travel"
QUOTE (CarolynRitesh @ Apr 1 2008, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I understand Indianheart - I did the same double-take that you did when I first saw the PCC! I do it every time I see petrol trucks here that say "highly inflammable". wink.gif



I still love India, maybe because so many things make me laugh laughing.gif (by the way I loved your monkey story rofl.gif )

Edited by indianheart, 01 April 2008 - 10:15 AM.

indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-01 10:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Indian PCC states "ineligible for travel"
no worries...it is all the wording. it says "there is no adverse findings that would render ineligible". I get all excited over nothing blush.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-01 08:27:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Indian PCC states "ineligible for travel"
My husband just recieved his PCC from passport office and the document says he is ineligible for travel including the United States. Now they put an ECNR stamp in his passport that allows travel but I think they mispelled on his PCC. I need to know if any Indians out there have run across this and how it will affect NVC process
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-01 07:38:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)James Shortcuts Barcode Error
QUOTE (Marlita @ Mar 31 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok....I have another question. When I follow instructions of JS to adjust the barcode once its on the coverletter, it tells me to right click and adjust the picture size. I enter in the sizes JS tells me and I notice that it adjusts the size to a smaller more consolidated version of what was there before. The size is also smaller than the size of the 'original' barcode that was on the form.

Is this correct? Should the size shrink down like it did?

Also the barcode looks a bit blurry now.


I copied mine to the desk top and then to a word document to make the adjustments...worked better for me that way(I couldnt copy directly to word, I had to open as a picture file).

Edited by indianheart, 31 March 2008 - 07:42 PM.

indianheartFemaleIndia2008-03-31 19:41:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC Checklist for ds230
http://travel.state....0001-071025.pdf

you need to sent originals or certified copies which come from official agent (courts, hall of records, ect...) not photocopies for this part. but they also want a set of photocopies to be includes with the packet. as in the instructions for the I-130 it is a good idea to make a complete copy of the packet sent to (uscis the first time)NVC. so my plan when the time comes and that should be shortly, is to make 2 complete copies of all originals and certified copies sent to nvc, one for them and one for me as well as any other documentation I send as insurance if they say I am missing anything.
it is all listed in the link above.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-01 19:25:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)how long should it take to get visa bill
call the operator and ask what forms have been mailed to you up to this date. they should tell you what and the date generated. the fee bill may not show up for 2 weeks (seems to take about 10 days for me to get things from NVC on the west coast)
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-01 19:02:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview Letter
I had my documents all ready and generated my own barcode sheet and mailed today overnight...I was tired of waiting and the weekend is coming (would have wasted 4 days if waited til monday if the barcoded sheet even came by then). I was very aprehensive because of the untried IV bill I tried and failed with, but this is a tried and successful shortcut so I took the small risk hoping to get a "case complete" by the end of april. innocent.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-10 23:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview Letter
i am waiting for the DS-230 and it was mailed on the 24th too...stuck in the mail room??????
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-09 23:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Interview Letter
The agent copy got sent within the U.S. got sent pretty quickly; got it 2 days after they scheduled the interview.

The beneficiary copy in the international country took quite some time longer. NVC seems to be sending mail internationally by using DHL's Deutsche Post World Net service. Not exactly sure how that service works, but the notice arrived in the ordinary mail about 3 weeks after the interview was scheduled, still just in time.

I believe you could FAX the agent copy if the original doesn't make it to the foreign country in time.

This post has been edited by Chris Parker: Feb 21 2008, 02:30 PM
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-08 23:05:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling all James Shortcuts Experts
QUOTE (coolgt @ Apr 10 2008, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
from my experience with the DS230 shortcut it.
it will work fine as you need the barcode and the cover letter.
the only thing you guys to to know it take around 1-2 weeks when your letter get to the mailroom before they input it and change the message.
and it take another week before the case is complete.

if you really so the shortcut. just really patience during that two weeks.

and another thing just send it regular mail. i did my overnight and it doesn't input into the computer 2 weeks later. so better off just send it regular from US mail (overnight if from abroad)

Your timeline shows only 7 days from DS-230 recieved to case complete...if it took 2 weeks to input your receipt how did you know that it was complete? a phone call to NVC
I just mailed mine overnight with a signiture request because these are original documents and thursday (they will receive it on friday and hopefully look at the documents the coming monday)
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-10 23:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling all James Shortcuts Experts
QUOTE (scorpio68 @ Apr 9 2008, 05:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJ's

What has been the usual time frame between generation of DS 230 and actual receipt via mail. The only shortcut i have used so far is to email the DS 3032, since then the turn around times have been pretty good and i have not used any other shortcuts. However the NVC generated the DS-230 on March 24 and mailed it later that week according to the NVC. I have all my doc ready to send and this is the only part of my case pending.

I have used the shortcut to prepare my own DS - 230 coversheet, it looks ok, but i am nervous of using it. I am wondering do i just wait out this week and see if i get the actual one in the mail since it appears that the usual time between mailing and receipt from the NVC is two weeks.

Sorry to be so paranoid, but i was in AP for almost 3 months at the beginning of the NVC process and do want a problem at this stage.

Regards

i am right there with you...everything was smooth for me till i tried an untried shortcut for the IV bill and now i am a bit paranoid...do i wait or do i go for it. i did all other shortcuts and they all were smooth. my husband and i have decided to go for it. it is off to the post office tomorrow for an overnight with receipt signiture. i at least know that these have been tried shortcuts (many times over) and very successful.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-09 23:12:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling all James Shortcuts Experts
actually i really dont know what i want except for this to all be done and have my husband here with me. since it has been 2 weeks already we feel like it is due any day...I told my husband if I dont get it in the mail on thursday I will use shortcut on friday...still save us 2 days. I think my fear is they have my file tagged for anything that looks suspicious (a little paranoia????? once bitten twice shy).
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-08 21:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling all James Shortcuts Experts
QUOTE (sharif @ Apr 8 2008, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (indianheart @ Apr 8 2008, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i did the I-864 shortcut and was successful...it was the IV shortcut that was untried that now makes me fearful...can anyone answer my question? is this test coversheet the only barcoded sheet needed?



I know about I am really sorry sad.gif ((
I used the DS-230 and it worked fine... so I just changed the image and the text just to make people feel safe. Don't worry if the color is different or the bar code is bigger. I was so scared when I saw the bar code was smaller on nvc letter too.



i noticed the barcode size on the I-864 was the same as this one and I was very careful to match the sizes (used a lot of ink) and I also positioned the logo just like the original I-864. still a little nervous but my husband and I are talking now about it. we will give it 2 more days then go with the shortcut. thank you for your work on this.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-08 21:33:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling all James Shortcuts Experts
i did the I-864 shortcut and was successful...it was the IV shortcut that was untried that now makes me fearful...can anyone answer my question? is this test coversheet the only barcoded sheet needed?
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-08 21:09:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Calling all James Shortcuts Experts
is this the only cover sheet needed for the DS-230? I am ready to send now but a little gun shy...2 weeks have passed since they said they sent it to me and nothing in the mail from NVC, but I did get the last document from my husband and it is all ready with duplicates of documents.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-08 19:49:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)what is packet 3 and 4?
thank you very much. I guess we are only waiting for packet 4.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-15 21:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)what is packet 3 and 4?
I am sure this has been posted some where before but I cant find it. What are packet 3 and 4 and are they sent to the applicant from the embassy?
thanks for any help
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-15 19:45:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I-864 and DS-230 Documents / Updates
I covered all bases and sent a copy of all originals along with originals
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-15 21:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)no updates on automated system for me
QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Apr 15 2008, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (indianheart @ Apr 15 2008, 08:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have not heard a different message on the automated system since feb. It didnt change after they processed my IV fee and they received my DS230 with no update...I guess I will just have to keep calling them for updates...sure is a pain since it is so hard to get through to an operator.
But the good news is they are reviewing our packet of forms kicking.gif

Next that you can expect is to hear case complete. good.gif Might be end of this week or next Tuesday.



oh to hear case complete next week would be wonderful...I was looking more at the 28th as the target. so glad things are moving again biggrin.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-15 23:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)no updates on automated system for me
I have not heard a different message on the automated system since feb. It didnt change after they processed my IV fee and they received my DS230 with no update...I guess I will just have to keep calling them for updates...sure is a pain since it is so hard to get through to an operator.
But the good news is they are reviewing our packet of forms kicking.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-15 19:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Timings of mailings from NVC
QUOTE (clairern @ Apr 13 2008, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The operators always tell you the date it was mailed out but this is not necessarily true. They told me mine was mailed out on 3/24 but when I received it, that was the date it was generated and not mailed until 4/7 and I received it 4/10. If things are mailed out promptly and not two weeks later, it would be ideal. We can't always trust what the operators tell us. I think they tell us whatever they feel will get us off the phone the quickest.



my DS230 generated on 3/24 and the thing arrived 4/26 postmarked 4/14. I used JS and they received my packed on 4/15. I beleive there is a vortex at the NVC mail room laughing.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-17 07:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)sign forms
QUOTE (person @ Apr 20 2008, 03:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello -

Do you know if it matters if forms are signed before they are even generated by the NVC? Thanks to all who help out!


I dont think it would matter but I had my husband leave the date blank when he signed the forms and sent them to me, I dated them after the form was generated just for safety sake.
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-20 23:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I heard the best message on NVC system this AM
I am sure glad I am past all that biggrin.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-22 19:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)I heard the best message on NVC system this AM
Finally after the IV shortcut fiasco we have "case complete" at NVC with no RFE's wow.gif laughing.gif kicking.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-22 08:39:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TRACK APRIL DS-230
NAME------------------------DATE ENTERED--------DATE COMPLETED--------INTERVIEW DATE
Merk----------------------------03/??/2008----------------03/20/2008-----------------04/30/2008
SAMSHANOE---------------------03/04/2008----------------04/07/2008---------------06/04/2008
ketan128------------------------03/31/2008-----------------04/09/2008
ALES----------------------------03/31/2008-----------------04/09/2008----------------05/28/2008
June007-------------------------04/03/2008-----------------04/08/2008---------------05/13/2008
NOELANDTINTIN-----------------04/03/2008------------------04/11/2008
SHARIF--------------------------04/03/2008-----------------04/11/2008
DODSON1-----------------------04/04/2008------------------04/15/2008
booboo2------------------------04/04/2008------------------04/18/2008---------------06/25/2008
abajaj---------------------------04/07/2008-----------------04/14/2008----------------06/02/2008
seanconneryii----------------------04/11/2008-----------------04/19/2008
indianheart-------------------------04/15/2008----------------04/21/2008--------------o6/o6/2008
KTG----------------------------------04/21/2008
J-Boy--------------------------------04/23/2008----------------04/25/2008
badspellor-------------------------- 04/24/2008
lostGurl18-------------------------- 04/23/2008-------------- 04/25/2008
scorpio68--------------------------- 04/22/2008---------------04/28/2008--------------Pending
jm&mcs-----------------------------04/28/2008----------------pending


WE GOT THE DATE!!!!!!
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-30 22:44:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TRACK APRIL DS-230
Sharif...you switch the dates for seanconneryii and indianheart....mine is complete the 21st
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-22 19:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TRACK APRIL DS-230
QUOTE (sharif @ Apr 22 2008, 06:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NAME………………………………..............……DATE ENTERED……................DATE COMPELTED …...............….INTERVIEW DATE
Merk.....................................................03/??/2008.........................03/20/2008..............................04/30/2008
SAMSHANOE..........................................03/04/2008........................04/07/2008
ketan128…………………….………..….............03/31/2008........................04/09/2008
ALES……………………….……..…............….....03/31/2008.........................04/09/2008................................05/28/2008
June007...............................................04/03/2008.........................04/08/2008................................05/13/2008
NOELANDTINTIN……….….................…....04/03/2008.........................04/11/2008
SHARIF…………………….…...................…....04/03/2008.........................04/11/2008
DODSON1.............................................04/04/2008........................04/15/2008
booboo2...............................................04/04/2008.........................04/18/2008
abajaj……………….……………..…...................04/07/2008........................04/14/2008
indianheart............................................04/15/2008........................04/21/2008
TKG........................................................04/??/2008
J-Boy......................................................04/23/2008


thank you for the quick update good.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-22 09:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TRACK APRIL DS-230
Talked with operator today and they started to review my forms today kicking.gif , so you can cnage that date to the 15th to be accurate
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-15 20:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)TRACK APRIL DS-230
I understand...ty. I will send an update when I know for sure smile.gif
indianheartFemaleIndia2008-04-14 09:08:00