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National Visa Center (Dept of State)ds 261 form

Hi everyone, im having a situation about DS-261 to where I filled it up Feb.4 and I just saw yesterday that I put my agent's country wrong that it should be US instead of Philippines. so what I did is I edit the form and sent it again and got the notification again like I had the first time. would it make a problem with our case that I sent DS-261 twice? plus its been quite a few days that we haven't received the IV fee though our AOS is been paid. hoping someone can enlighten me with this.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-18 02:39:00
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thanks Saylin, you rock! good.gif


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-24 19:01:00
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can I ask for a sample cover letter for the AOS packet, pls VJers :-)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-24 07:39:00
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IV fee still not available cray5ol.gif

 


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-24 00:50:00
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Each package has their own 30 business day time frame. Doesn't matter if you send them together or separate, as they'll each go into their own queue. But, the benefit of sending the AOS package ASAP is that it'll be reviewed sooner than if you wait to send it with the IV package. The only benefit really of sending them together is that you'll save on a mailing envelope. That's about it.

 

 

thanks a lot Saylin, idea9dv.gif


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-21 01:38:00
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hi Saylin :-)

 

need your opinion here, we already paid our AOS last feb 7 and its been paid on their system feb 10. we're wanting to send our AOS and IV packets at the same time but it looks like our IV fee will take some time to be invoiced so we're like thinking if it would be best if we're going to send our AOS packet on Monday. my question is, is the AOS and IV packet has the same 30 days review time? would it lessen the review time for our IV packet if we're going to send our AOS packet first? or its still 30 days upon receiving IV packet?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-20 19:28:00
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Make sure when you're quoting someone, to put your answer OUTSIDE of the quote tongue.png

 

To answer, no that's not a problem. When NVC gets to your DS-261, they'll be looking at the most up-to-date one.

 

Thanks so much Saylin, you lessen my anxiety :-) i'll always remember too to reply outside of the quote :-)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-20 03:22:00
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The IV bill is based on NVC accepting and adding the DS-261 to the case file. Due to the recent holidays and weather closures, they've obviously fallen behind and are in a backlog, so time frames are gonna be a little longer.

 

Thank you Saylin,

One more thing, I filled out my DS-261 last feb.4 ut until feb.17 we still don't have our IV fee available so then I reviewed my form and found out I made a mistake with the country of my husband (agent) that should be US instead of Philippines so I edited it and sent it again and had a acceptance letter again like the one we had before. would this be a problem? and will cause a delay?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-19 18:34:00
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hi Saylin/everyone

 

just wanna ask, what are the possible reasons for the IV fee bill to take so long to be invoiced/available.?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-19 07:50:00
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hi Saylin

 

just wanna ask, what are the possible reasons for the IV fee bill to take so long to be invoiced/available.?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-19 00:21:00
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We also made a mistake on the 261. We submitted a 2nd one and when we called them they said that one would just replace the first one we did. So you dont need to worry about doing it twice.

Thanks TYorke1, felt relieved now. God bless :)


 

We also made a mistake on the 261. We submitted a 2nd one and when we called them they said that one would just replace the first one we did. So you dont need to worry about doing it twice.

Thanks TYorke1, felt relieved now. God bless :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-18 06:00:00
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Hi Saylin,

 

I Hope you can enlighten me with my issue. im having a situation about DS-261 to where I filled it up Feb.4 and I just saw yesterday that I put my agent's country wrong that it should be US instead of Philippines. so what I did is I edit the form and sent it again and got the notification again like I had the first time. would it make a problem with our case that I sent DS-261 twice? plus its been quite a few days that we haven't received the IV fee though our AOS is been paid. hoping someone can enlighten me with this.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-02-18 02:45:00
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well the IV bill depends on when did you fill up the DS-261. we're on the same situation, getting so frustrated with the IV invoice. I filled DS-261 feb 18 and still no IV invoice. my husband called them and said 10-15 business days. it'll our 15th on 11. hopefully we'll have our IV by then.

 

this NVC process is really taking a loooooooooonnnnnggggggg time thatn expected.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-08 01:59:00
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as far as I have read among the VJers who had the same situation as yours,  they said that your IV bill will be available anytime soon, maybe tomorrow you can already pay it. they said if it shows like that it means that their already loading up the payment system for it.

 

came across a forum that their talking about the same situation as yours coz we're so desperate of our IV bill that is still not available until now. hopefully we'll be able to have it next week.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-07 08:32:00
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My apologies to aylabuhoney and M&M01. After reading M&M01 post about 10 times the light came on. I was wrong. :oops:

 

no worries at all. I know we're all on the same boat trying to help each other. :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 08:40:00
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oh #######!! i totally forgot about this instruction page...

 

no worries I did forget about it too, that's why I had a checklist. good thing is, you're not too late to correct your form :) good luck and God bless.


oh #######!! i totally forgot about this instruction page...

 

no worries I did forget about it too, that's why I had a checklist. good thing is, you're not too late to correct your form :) good luck and God bless.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 08:25:00
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they are biological. so where should my husband include them. were still here in the philippines and they are not a dependent on his tax returns. 

 

thanks for ur reply and to nobby7 too.

 you can read this and maybe it'll help you especially with part 5.


they are biological. so where should my husband include them. were still here in the philippines and they are not a dependent on his tax returns. 

 

thanks for ur reply and to nobby7 too.

 you can read this and maybe it'll help you especially with part 5.

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M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 08:16:00
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husband did the opposite, glad AOS hasn't been sent yet.

 

clarification pls

 

files 3 petition (spouse & minor) filled out i864w (tax exemption) for 2 minors & i864 for wife. 

 

i864 for wife

part 3 / #1 "yes"  #2 checked the box and wrote names of children in 2.a and 3.a  #7 wrote "3"

part 5  #1 "3"  #8 "4"

 

does this mean he need to redo part 3 and 5?? 

 

correct version should be 

 

part 3 / #1 "yes"  #2 dont check  #7 write "1"

part 5  #1 "1"  #8 "2"

 

 

your immediate opions are really in need now. thanks y

 

we did the same mistake too that's why we had a checklist because we checked that part 3 no. 2 and include my stepson's name in it. dumb that I didn't read the instruction carefully but anyways we already sent the aos checklist last week. your right with your correct version, just wanna ask if your 2 minors are your stepchildren or not. coz if it is then you're right with your correct version of part 5 no. 8 coz they'll not be counted as your dependents but if they are your kids then you need to add them up to your household size. hope this will help you

 

credits for vj member nobby7 who gave me this info about my aos checklist. thanks again.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 07:58:00
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The total on 5-1 is from line (7 of part 3) It is the total number of immigrants your husband is sponsoring. You and 3 Children =4

5-4 would be blank as it is only used for persons not sponsored in this affidavit. 5-8 is correct with a total of 5 for household size.

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remember you shouldn't include any relative on part 3 of the form that is on separate visa petition. so if your husband is petitioning you and your children it should just be you on part 3 no. 1 and don't check the box part 3 no. 2 plsu don't put your children's name on part 3. that brings the part 3 line 7 of a total of 1 household and that's only you. remember to do the same thing too to every forms for your children. and if its a stepchildren of the petitioner, NVC look at it as they're not yet dependents of the petitioner.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 05:44:00
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The total on 5-1 is from line (7 of part 3) It is the total number of immigrants your husband is sponsoring. You and 3 Children =4

5-4 would be blank as it is only used for persons not sponsored in this affidavit. 5-8 is correct with a total of 5 for household size.

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M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 05:39:00
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No problem, and thanks also. I'm still waiting for the interview schedule. I heard they should be doing the May schedules starting today (or maybe tomorrow?). I'm hoping for an early May interview. You are almost there yourself so hang in there and good luck!

 

 for real?!? they're doing May interview already. my husband will send our IV packet tomorrow and will get to the NVC by Friday, I hope I still can get a May sched. wanting to be with my husband by june 1st for our 1st anniv., or maybe just before my bday which is mid june. anways thank you again and God bless us all. :)


Edited by M&M01, 27 March 2014 - 02:05 AM.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-27 02:04:00
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When getting documents from NSO, you should always request the CDLI copy if there are amendments on your documents (i.e., name, birthdate or any change in your BC; annulment on your MC, etc.). A CDLI copy shows these amendments on the space at the right side margin of the document. I know that NSO always give the CDLI copy unless you specifically requested the un-amended original copy (not the other way around as the USCIS stated in your letter). The USCIS and NVC require the CDLI copy showing any amendment. If there are no amendment on your document, there is no need for a CDLI copy. Hope this helps.

 

this is a great info thanks a lot :thumbs: and congrats to your case complete :) by the way do you already have an interview schedule? just wanna know the length of time to wait after case complete for that.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-26 01:04:00
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guys (Philippine applicants) did you do his request from NSO about CDLI????

 

Applicants should request certificates that are issued with a "CDLI endorsement" (Court Documents and Legal Instruments). This endorsement shows any amendments to the original document from marriages, annulments, name changes etc. Unless a CDLI copy is requested, the requester will receive the unamended or original copy of the document.guys form the Philippines did you do this request for your birth and marriage certificate, etc.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-25 13:02:00
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I guess I cant leave it blank so I just put my given name again to it. would that be a problem?

 


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-25 09:59:00
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guys

 

so I checked the other names used on DS-260. and tped my maiden surname, below that is other given name used, should I leave it blank or put n/a.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-25 09:52:00
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I received email from nvc march 19 about 6:30am phil.time then about 10am i check the payment portal its already available to pay... but until now still waiting for my hubby to pay my iv bill:(

 

I already checked ours, and its already available. :) hopefully tomorrow my husband will already pay it. anyways looks like we're on the same track. when are you expecting to have your interview? just to have us an idea if we're having a right estimation :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-21 02:24:00
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EP is not the same thing as online forms!!

 

Online forms are just that, online forms (DS-261 and DS-260). Everyone is required to do this.

EP (electronic processing) is emailing in packages (AOS and IV). Not everyone is allowed to do this; only certain countries are eligible.

  ooopps my bad LOL, thought she's referring to the DS-260 no0pb.gif sorry guru Saylin blush.png


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 21:12:00
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my attorney paid the AOS and IV bill on Monday (3/17/2014), i checked online today and it shows PAID on both. Yehey! Unfortunately though for Manila, Philippines, we won't be able to do EP as what I understand while checking the eligibility online. So hoping that my attorney have sent all the necessary documents (AOS package and IV package) by today or by tomorrow. If sent tomorrow Friday, how long does it take for NVC to receive both packages? and how long does it take for NVC to review both packages?

 

as far as what I've read from Saylin, VJers and even went to the US embassy manila site. all countries are now eligible to do the DS-260 form (EP). not sure if you're the one who's going to fill it up since you have an attorney. but again as far as I know Philippines is now able to do EP - DS-260 in replace to the paper form DS-230. try to check it out to know for sure :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 21:00:00
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I saw the yellow triangle last March 13 and I got an email the follow day, Friday. Then Monday, March 17, the payment portal was available for payment. Actually, it was just 2 business days not 3 after seeing the yellow triangle.

 

 

 

hoping for ours to be available tomorrow. thank you idea9dv.gif


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 20:26:00
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Yes, wait for a day, it will show up  yes.gif


Yes, wait for a day, it will show up  yes.gif


 

thanks a lot :)


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 18:58:00
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In our case, 3 business days! smile.png

 

did you received an email from the NVC about the IV fee is ready to pay? how long for the fee to be available in the payment portal after that NVC mail?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 18:12:00
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guys, anyone one experienced getting mail from the NVC saying im ready to pay the IV bill, but when I checked the portal it still doesn't have any amount to pay.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 18:10:00
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hi guys,

 

how long for the fee to come out after the yellow triangle appeared on the IV bill.?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-20 08:45:00
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If you can get back into the DS-261 and re-submit it, go for it. But that makes no sense to me if they already have it.

 

 

 

 

thanks a lot Ms. Saylin :) I just did the DS-261 again, I hope we can be done with this NVC process thing so soon like others here are wanting. by the way Ms. saylin is it just parts with "x" mark that is needing to correct? so if its like " I " mark it means its not included with the checklist. just really wanted to make sure since we cant afford another delay again :( you're a lot of help Ms. Saylin, Bless you always


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-18 22:54:00
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You can't re-submit a DS-261. It's just a false checklist based on them reviewing your AOS.

 

The checklist you provided though is real. Unless it's asking for an entire package or one of the online forms, then it's a real checklist.

 

 

 

 

your right ms.saylin its a true checklist since their asking for us to correct some parts in the I-864 form. with the DS-261 checklist, my husband called them today and asked about the delay with my IV invoiced considering the fact that we did it feb 18 and our son has his IV bill already invoice. so the guy he spoke to put him on hold and got back on him after 30 mins and his saying he just talked to his supervisor and we will receive an email tonight about the things that we need to accomplished. that's the time we received this  AOS checklist together with the mail requesting me to complete the DS-261. what do you think about this DS-261 filling again ms.saylin?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-18 22:45:00
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hi guys

 

where would you put a stepson in a household size part in I-864 form? is it at dependent children? or other dependents?


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-18 21:05:00
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does anyone experience getting an email form the NVC to do the DS-261 again and it has this new bar coded cover letter. I did mine last feb 18 and also our son. our son already had his IV invoiced with no problem but im still waiting for mine. so my husband called the NVC today and they told him that we're gonna be receving an email from them with all the things needed, that's the time we received this DS-261 email thing plus an AOS checklist.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-18 20:39:00
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hi ms.saylin and Vjers

 

pls help us, is this a false checklist or not? plus we received an email too bout me doing DS-261 again which I already did finished last feb 18 but still haven't had an IV invoiced yet. should I do the DS-261 again?

 

(Checklist)
Please review the instructions below then refer to the final page of this checklist for mailing
instructions.
I-864, Affidavit of Support Checklist
[x] The Affidavit of Support is an important legal contract between you and the U.S. government. During our review,
we identified one or more sections that were either incomplete or contained incorrect information. Please review the
additional instructions below then complete and submit a new Affidavit of Support. You can download the I-864
form and instructions at http://www.uscis.gov/i-864.
[x]
In Part 1. Basis for Filing Affidavit of Support, please correct the following...
[x]
In Part 2. Information on the Principal Immigrant, please correct the following...
[x]
In Part 3, Information on the Immigrant(s) You are sponsoring, please correct the following...
[x] Items 2 through 6.f. This case's visa category does not allow accompanying family members; therefore, you cannot
list family members in this section.
[x] Item 7. The total number of immigrants listed in Item 7 must equal the number of immigrants listed in Part 3, Items
1 through 6.f. In addition, you must also verify that the total number of immigrants listed in Item 7 matches the
number you entered in Part 5 Item1.
[x]
In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...
[x]
In Part 5. Sponsor's Household Size, please correct the following...
[x] Item 1. The number of sponsored persons must match the number listed in Part 3, Item 7.
[x] Item 8. The household size must equal the sum of items 1 through 7.
[x]
In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...
[x]
In Part 8, Sponsor's Contract, please correct the following...
[x]
The Form I-864 we received was missing the following page(s). Please ensure you include all nine pages when you
resubmit the form.
[x]
You must submit the following financial evidence:
[x]
NVC Special Instructions
[x]
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M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-18 18:54:00
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so sad. called and asking about my iv still not invoice .nvc recevd the ds261 on feb 21 and untill not nothing .the laady told me they still not review it how come.how long they will review it?aanyone here same situaation?

 I did our DS-261 feb.18, our son already got his IV bill but still waiting for mine.


M&M01Not TellingPhilippines2014-03-15 02:03:00
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Just called nvc and the lady told me that they are still working on feb 10 of ds 261.who among you here got thier iv invoice after feb 10 onwards.except those who have an atty.

 

got mine and I did pass ds-261 feb 18.


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