I-864 & DS-230 Packages

[dchris 0]

Everywhere I've read that the Petitioner and Agent will receive I-864 & DS-230 "packages" after the IV bill is paid. It's in the "NVC Process Flowchart".

Today I called the NVC asking where our packages are and was informed that no package will be sent. We're supposed to just download the forms. There is no "package".

Is this accurate? Has anyone else had the same experience?

Thanks.

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

Canada has Electronic Processing... Go to this Wiki as your process will be different that what you have read... http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Electronic_Processing

And you might want to search for all the posts from Saylin! She has this process down to a science and can probably help you out a lot!

[redsnap 13]

Everywhere I've read that the Petitioner and Agent will receive I-864 & DS-230 "packages" after the IV bill is paid. It's in the "NVC Process Flowchart".

Today I called the NVC asking where our packages are and was informed that no package will be sent. We're supposed to just download the forms. There is no "package".

Is this accurate? Has anyone else had the same experience?

Thanks.

Nr 1 rule in this whole process: Never ever wait for the NVC to send you anything or to call you or to contact you. Be proactive! Download the forms, read the VJ guides and you'll be just fine! Good luck.

[Saylin 1,605]

Everywhere I've read that the Petitioner and Agent will receive I-864 & DS-230 "packages" after the IV bill is paid. It's in the "NVC Process Flowchart".

Today I called the NVC asking where our packages are and was informed that no package will be sent. We're supposed to just download the forms. There is no "package".

Is this accurate? Has anyone else had the same experience?

Thanks.

Like others have said, don't wait for NVC to send you forms. I never received any forms to fill out.

And as a Canadian, you do NOT fill out the DS-230. You're required to fill out the DS-260.

Please read the wiki I wrote that's linked in my signature. It talks about the NVC process for Canadians in relation to electronic processing and online forms.

If you have any questions after reading the wiki, I'd be glad to help!

[dchris 0]

Thanks for the information.

I was amazed because in the instructions for I-864 it even says that the form will me mailed. My link

Oh well, got it figured out now.

[dchris 0]

It appears that the DS-260 applies if the Canadian beneficiary can travel to Montreal for the interview, I think.

[CanadaLove 16]

Montreal is the only consulate which does spousal visas, so it's not a question of IF, but WHEN the beneficiary travels to Montreal. You still have to do the DS-260, no matter where in Canada you live.

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for the information.

I was amazed because in the instructions for I-864 it even says that the form will me mailed. My link

Oh well, got it figured out now.

Well, there's just the default I-864. There's not a special I-864 for only those doing EP. That's why you have to be informed

Montreal is the only consulate which does spousal visas, so it's not a question of IF, but WHEN the beneficiary travels to Montreal. You still have to do the DS-260, no matter where in Canada you live.

For IR-1/CR-1 applicants, the only consulate in Canada that does interviews is Montreal, exactly like CanadaLove said. It's only K-1 visa applicants that have two consulates (Vancouver and Montreal), and it depends where they live.

[dchris 0]

So are you saying that all Canadian spouses are forced to fly to Montreal for their interview? That seems hard to believe because it would be a significant hardship for many families, but oh well.

Thanks for the information.

[Saylin 1,605]

So are you saying that all Canadian spouses are forced to fly to Montreal for their interview? That seems hard to believe because it would be a significant hardship for many families, but oh well.

Thanks for the information.

Yup, exactly. So, for those living all the way in the west in BC, have to fly to Montreal for their interview. Even if they live right next to the Vancouver consulate. Montreal is the only consulate in Canada that handles spousal visas, so...

[Palladin 18]

So are you saying that all Canadian spouses are forced to fly to Montreal for their interview? That seems hard to believe because it would be a significant hardship for many families, but oh well.

Thanks for the information.

Same is true for all countries. Each country has just one US Consulate which processes immigration visas. In China all cases are processed in Guangzhou.