ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC Phone (603)334-0700

Hi guys,

Tried to call NVC today many times but the line is busy (line-busy noise).

Did anyone here call NVC and had the same experience please?



Yes, I've experienced that a few times during morning hours (I'm on pacific time). I am not sure what time zone you are but I noticed that if I call later in the evening like 7 pm, the line is not busy & i didn't have to wait too long to talk to them.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-23 14:10:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Paid IV n AOS

Hi guys I paid off two payment of AOS n IV in few days ago n they already took payment from bank accout....i sent DS230 package with all the listed documents just yesterday what is my next step? Please share your experiences, it will be really helpful....


I called (Feb 11) a week after my mail was delivered ( Feb 4) to NVC. They told me IV documents were reviewed & that Case is Complete.

Edited by let-it-be, 13 February 2013 - 11:09 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 11:09:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How long does it take to process AOS package?

Hi everybody,

I sent the AOS package last Friday and according to the USPS tracking system the parcel was delivered this Monday (ie two days ago). I just called the NVC and I was told that they haven't received it yet. Should I be worried? And how long does it take to go through the package once they receive it?

Thanks again for your help!!!!


The delivered AOS package in NVC is not automatically entered into the system. It stays in the mail room for a while. Wait for a few days & call again by then. In my case, it took 7 business days when I got invoiced for IV Bill.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 17:37:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)can't get through to NVC?

anyone else having trouble calling their phone number? trying to figure out if something's wrong with skype, the NVC, something else...


That happens quite often that you can't even get through. It just have a busy dial tone. Dial again after a few minutes.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 17:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IV Application Processing Fees

how do you know when theyve accepted the ds-3032?


NVC will email the applicant that the DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) is accepted.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 17:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IV Application Processing Fees

Hi, can I just ask how much you need to pay for the IV fee? I am a little confused because initially I know it as $230 for the IV fee & $80 for AOS bill, But I just read on the VjWiki guidelines it said $400 for the IV fee...so how it really is? please help


The IV Fee is $230 not $400. The IV Fee reflected on VjWiki is outdated.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-12 20:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Just called NVC

Can I please have the number for the NVC? Is at an automated system or I have speak to a representative? thank you


603-334-0700. No more automated system.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-15 13:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Just called NVC

I don't have a iin number?



NVC will send you an email with your Case Number & Invoice Identification Number (IIN).
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 19:27:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Just called NVC

Just called NVC they gave me my case number and told me ill recieve a email in 3-4 business days or mail in 2-4 weeks. What's next what do I do with a case number?!


Your spouse ( the applicant) can now send the DS-3032 ( Choice of Agent) by email. See sample DS-3032 Template: http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form
Once you received the email (Case # and IIN), you can pay the AOS Fee. This is the link to the payment portal: https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 19:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC number

I got my i130 approved on 02-06-2013. Can anybody tell what is the average time of getting NVC case number? I have noticed some timelines getting in 2-3 days while some are taking long. why is that so?


It typically takes 20 business days from NOA2 to getting case number assigned. When your petition/case arrives in NVC, it is not entered in the system right away.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 17:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC number

I had called NVC to asked for my NVC number, its been 3 weeks since NOA2 (Jan 22) and STILL they said my case is still not received :crying: . I just emailed them a copy of my NOA2 and hopefully in I'll hear from them soon. Just wondering if anyone else is having this same issue especially from ones who got their NOA2 this January, Please kindly respond with your NOA2 Date and when your NVC was received Or No if youre going to the same thing. :bonk:




NOA2 was Dec 3, NVC received it Dec 10 & got the case number Dec 31. That's 19 business days (more than 3 weeks). Don't worry about it. It is typical to wait that long.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-13 17:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)IV application (230) bill?

I feel like its taking a long time for the 230 to be invoiced, i keep looking at the payment portal like every hour its driving me crazy i just want to pay it already!!! lol is that just me? is anybody else still waiting to get for it to be invoiced?


Check your spouse email account & see if they sent him the DS-3032 acceptance email. In my case, the day after that acceptance email, they sent me (the agent) the IV bill (invoiced).
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-16 12:22:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS 230

Hi folks how long it take in NVC to review the case n case complete? I sent DS 230 package with all the listed documents n paid both payments a week ago...


Mine took less than a week.
My DS-230 packets arrived 2/4/13
Called 2/11/13 & NVC said that base on what she is seeing on the computer my father's case is complete since the day before (2/10/13.

It can take from a week to few weeks for the case complete. Maybe I just got lucky that someone reviewed mine within a week of it being there in NVC.


Edited by let-it-be, 17 February 2013 - 07:36 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-17 19:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC email address

I know this post has to be somewhere but I cannot locate it. What is the emails adderess we can email the choice of agent form too?



NVCINQUIRY@state.gov


DS-3032 Template: http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-15 19:35:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Need help w/ DS-3032

Has anyone here emailed the DS-3032 to NVC and got accepted by NVC instead of mailing in the form?


Prior to sending the emails I even called NVC, asked them if they will accept emailed DS-3032 & they confirmed they do.

We emailed the DS-3032 from the applicants email accounts to NVC & they were accepted.
NVC will send an email to the applicants about the acceptance.

Edited by let-it-be, 18 February 2013 - 01:07 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-18 01:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Need help w/ DS-3032

Does anyone have an example form of DS-3032? My father lives in Vietnam, do I fill out the form here in the US and send to him to sign it? Or is there another way? I want to be his choice of address and agent. Also what this line means: "Place case barcode strip here before mailing to the NVC"? My I-130's approved Feb 06, 13 and sent to NVC, but I haven't heard and rec'd any email from NVC yet. I just wanna prepare for next step, please help thanks-


DS-3032 Template: http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form

Expect 3 to 4 weeks till you get assigned a case number in NVC.

Edited by let-it-be, 17 February 2013 - 12:05 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-17 12:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Finally got my DS3032 email approved. :dance:


Congratulations! Posted Image Great to hear that!

Next IV Bill by tomorrow.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-07 13:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

I got check-list email and I do not understand what to do. I have Paid IV fee and sent documents yesterday. My DS-3032 is also accepted. but I got email with PDF. Last page of PDF mention that they are missing and follow step. Not sure why I am missing DS-3032 ?



______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________
We are waiting for the form DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) that was previously
sent to the beneficiary. This form tells us how to contact the beneficiary
during the immigrant visa process.
The agent selected by the beneficiary can be the petitioner, another
relative, a friend, an attorney, or a charitable organization, such as a
church or other immigrant assistance organization. Mail delivery is often
unreliable in many parts of the world, so we strongly suggest that the
beneficiary choose someone who has an address in the United States.
It is acceptable that the beneficiary not name an agent and have us
contact him/her directly. If the beneficiary is unable to locate a copy of this
form, he/she may notify the NVC via a letter or an email, which indicates
his/her choice.
Regardless of the beneficiary's choice, the beneficiary must notify us of
his/her choice before we may continue processing this file. In the event
that the beneficiary is under the age of sixteen, it is acceptable to have the
beneficiary's parent or guardian sign the form


That is a false checklist. I got the same email less than an hour after receiving the DS-3032 email acceptance. So disregard that.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-06 17:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Today I got email to pay IV FEE and DS-3032 also accepted. I paid IV invoice and send documents tomorrow.

I also called NVC and NVC rep mention that AOS document is process and accepted but I have not received any confirmation in email. NVC rep mentions that AOS they do not send any email confirmation unless there is issue. so no email on AOS means everything is good.


Yes, they told me the same thing that they don't send out emails after they review AOS packets. Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-04 23:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

I got another question. I received the ds3032 and instructions to pay. Im ready to pay and I think, Ive read it before that I would only pay once for both my parents petition...can anybody confirm this to me? Cant make a mistake. Also, can I sent I-864 packet after paying? Thanks!!!


Yes, you pay only one AOS fee for both of your petitions. After you make the payment, click on "Related case" & a window will pop up. It will show the case numbers etc. of the other petition. What I did is I waited until the status changed to "PAID" before I mailed off my AOS packet. But you have to realize that once you mail gets to NVC it stays in their mail room for quite a while before someone will review it. It's your call when you want to send it.

Yes I had a very similar experience I alluded to earlier. As soon as I realized my IV bill payment was changed to "PAID" it was about an hour later that I received a checklist asking me to pay the IV bill. They must not pay very well for their staff or have high turnover in their QC dept.


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let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-02 11:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

I have no idea. they have not accepted anything from me yet for the choice of agent :unsure:


Sorry to hear about that. It took about 15 days for mine. (10 business days). Hope you hear from them within a day or two.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-01 15:24:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC
Have you guys experienced these?

Less than an hour (22 mins to be exact) after receiving DS-3032 acceptance & IV bill emails for both of my petitions.
NVC sent me checklist cover letters,
1. that they still haven't received the choice of agent for my dad's case.
2. that they are still waiting for mom's Immigrant Visa fee payment.

Do they have two different people handling these at this stage?These are what you guys refer to as "False checklist(s)" , right?

I paid the IV fee payments that very same day (an hour later). I sent my IV packets the next day & I didn't print out the cover sheets from those emails. The only cover sheets I included were the once I printed off from the payment portal.

Edited by let-it-be, 01 February 2013 - 11:34 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-01 11:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

I understand that part. What I meant is the template...even though I havent gotten any instuctions yet..I will eamil them those info?


Oh, okay Posted Image.

I sent the DS-3032 by email the same day I received my IIN invoiced bill.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-31 23:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Wow, so I can email them those info now...even if they didnt ask for it yet? Then whats gonna happen next or what should I do next? This speeds up the process, right?

Thank u soooo much.


No, you don't email those. Those are cover letters (Table of Contents) of your AOS & IV packets. You can only send those packets once NVC notifies you & sends you AOS & IV invoice bills emails. You pay the fees online in the payment portal.

What I meant by making those drafts ahead of time, is that, I typed & leave the date & case number sections blank & SAVED them on Microsoft Word. I then edited /filled in the missing info once I have the case numbers etc.

I'm sorry I confused you.

Edited by let-it-be, 31 January 2013 - 10:47 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-31 22:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Let-it-be, thank u so much.

And Ndu, I called today and was able to obtain the case numbers... What should I do now? How can I ready the template? Thanks!


This is the link for the template: http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form

What I did while I waited for my case number, aos & IV etc. I made drafts of the following:

1. DS-3032
2. I-864 Cover letter - http://www.visajourn...64_Cover_letter
3. DS-230 Cover letter - http://www.visajourn...30_Cover_Letter

So when it was time to send off my packets, I just filled in the blanks. Make sure you edit the NVC address coz in DS-230 cover letter sample there were few minor mistakes.

Edited by let-it-be, 31 January 2013 - 09:29 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-31 21:23:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

that is weird. so is it just the AOS left or something else replaced that phrase?. check back in the day. hopefully it means you are about to be invoiced.


You were right, I was invoiced the next day. Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-31 14:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

good to see things are moving in NVC.

When did you send DS-3032 by email/postal ?

I have sent DS-3032 by email and post on Jan 23rd 2013. So just need to find out when I will get IV invoice ?

Thanks,



I sent the DS-3032 by emails last Jan 14th. NVC accepted them on Jan 29th. Took about 10 business days.
I received the IV invoiced on Jan 30th, the next day.

Edited by let-it-be, 31 January 2013 - 08:09 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-31 08:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Hello!

My parents petition got approved on Dec.20th, after a month called NVC for follow up, said to email them the NOA2, called 3 days later and said they just received it and is not in the system yet, called today and lady asked if I want to add an email address so I said yes, now, this means the file is in the system? How long does it usually take before we will have a case number? And what else do we need to do? Call them? Would that speed up? Also, does the petitioner need to submit original birth cert? Thanks!


It takes an average of 15-20 business days from the date NVC receives the case till it is assigned a case # and IIN.

See my timeline below:

Dad:
Dec. 10 - NVC received the petition
Dec. 31 - assigned case # and IIN ( took 14 business days)

Mom:
Dec. 27 - NVC received the petition
Jan. 14 - assigned case # and IIN ( took 11 business days)

No, calling them won't speed up the process.
Yes, the petitioner must send original/certified true copy of NSO birth certificate. You need to send your parents (applicants) original NSO birth certificates too.


Refer to the link: http://travel.state..../info_3195.html

Petitioner Documents
Who needs to submit petitioner documents?

If you are applying for an IR5 (Parent of a U.S. Citizen) visa, you are required to provide:

  • Original or certified copy of your Petitioner's birth certificate
  • Original or certified copy of your Petitioner's marriage certificate from the Petitioner's current and all previous marriages.

Edited by let-it-be, 30 January 2013 - 10:50 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-30 22:45:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC
Received IV Bills too. Had just made payments & will send IV packets tomorrow.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-30 20:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

LOL. yep the first acceptance(which we worked with) was sent to my email but the second acceptance was sent to my husband's email. Thank God for the first one cos he hardly checks his email so we would not have know quickly enough.


congrats all the same.


Thank you. Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 23:57:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC
All along NVC sent the DS-3032 acceptance emails to the beneficiaries email adds. I have been checking my email thinking it will be sent to me.Posted Image Looking at the time the emails were sent, 6:30 & 7:20 this morning.

Edited by let-it-be, 29 January 2013 - 07:17 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 19:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

hi
i got this reply today ,does this mean it was accepted?

Dear Sir/Madam:

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the
immigrant visa petition: xxxxxxx filed by xxxxxxx on
behalf of xxxxxxx.

We received the principal applicant's DS-3032 (Choice of Address and
Agent) form designating an address and agent. Instructions for paying
the immigrant visa application processing fee and all future
correspondence will be sent to the agent at the address selected on the
DS-3032.

For more information regarding the immigrant visa application fee or for
answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the following
website:



Congrats! Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 18:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Received IV Fee bill a few minutes ago via e-mail :dance:
We will finally send the papers this week! Hope all is well, no RFEs ;)


Congrats! Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 18:13:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

that is weird. so is it just the AOS left or something else replaced that phrase?. check back in the day. hopefully it means you are about to be invoiced.



Even the fee amount "$88" is gone too.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 13:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC
This is so weird, I've been constantly checking the payment portal everyday ( multiple times a day, that isPosted Image). This morning I noticed the "Principal Applicant" name, year of birth & the "Not Invoiced" are not there anymore. Has anyone of you noticed that happening prior to being invoiced?

Edited by let-it-be, 29 January 2013 - 11:00 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 10:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC
I'm getting a busy signal. Posted Image I'll try & try again.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 20:59:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

:bonk:
I sent it from his email.hahahahahaha my brain is overloaded these days but it still works , sometimes. :rofl:


I don't wanna be a downer Janelle, but I saw another member's post about getting an email from NVC about sending the DS-3032 by mail again. Now I am getting a bad feeling that the reason mine wasn't acknowledge/accepted yet is because NVC is busy sending out replies to those that sent DS-3032 by emails. Posted Image This is making me paranoid.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 20:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

:crying: they are making me do the ds3032. they just sent me an email with the ds3032 in it as a check list. they will not take our email that we sent. i will have my husband to do it and send it to them. i just hate this because he will have to hunt for a scanner out there were he lives. there are not many computer places, no Fedex kinkos or anything. I am really not happy.


Sorry to hear about that. It's crazy that they won't accept the emailed DS-3032. Hope that what you got was just a false checklist.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 18:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Received DS-3032 acceptance e-mail from NVC today :dance: It was the one that I sent on Jan 11 (today is the 28). I resent it too a few days ago but it doesn't matter now :blush:
IV Fee Bill not yet invoiced.


Posted Image Good for you! Maybe a day or two you'll be invoiced.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 11:49:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

Me but I screwed up my email so I am back to the waiting games.


Did you send another email? I resend mine a few days ago. But I forgot to change the subject line. Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-26 19:38:00