Time Savers for NVC, plus Knowing your Case #

[James 2]

IMPORTANT!!!!

Note that the link labelled "HERE" in the 4th paragraph in the DS-230 section is to the OLD DS-230 Part I coversheet.

The correct link to the current DS-230 coversheet (whether you are sending in just Part I or Parts I and II) is HERE.

I'd correct it in the post above, but unfortunately one is not allowed to edit one's posts after a certain (very brief) period of time.

You are wonderful James..

I'm glad you added that bit about editing the barcode in another program as my practise one (I'm now waiting for my case number) wasn't copying into the AOS fee bill word document but it works if I copy the whole page and open it in picture manager then crop and then copy and paste.

Fingers crossed all goes well when the time does come.....

Cheers,

Pris.

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I'm glad we've got the cropping thing down! And don't worry -- all WILL go well for you, seeing as you're making sure you're on top of it all.

BTW, attached is the latest version (2.2) of the DS-230 coversheet. All others are obsolete!!! DS_230_Coversheet_V2_2.doc

[Poi_n_J 0]

:blush: :blush:

I'm glad we've got the cropping thing down! And don't worry -- all WILL go well for you, seeing as you're making sure you're on top of it all.

BTW, attached is the latest version (2.2) of the DS-230 coversheet. All others are obsolete!!! DS_230_Coversheet_V2_2.doc

Oh goodness, thank you again!

[greeneclipse 0]

may be a stupid question, but what's the format for entering the AGENT and BENEFICIARY names? last name, first, middle ? last name, first name, initial? etc....

which is the correct way?

also, is the smaller barcode above the agent name generated using the barcode program, or do we just shrink down the larger one from the bottom and paste it in?

thanks

[npatel3c 0]

may be a stupid question, but what's the format for entering the AGENT and BENEFICIARY names? last name, first, middle ? last name, first name, initial? etc....

which is the correct way?

also, is the smaller barcode above the agent name generated using the barcode program, or do we just shrink down the larger one from the bottom and paste it in?

thanks

HI...can you give me an idea of how long the NVC process normally takes..

it's parents I130 and the consulate is Mumbai, India.

thanks.

[Mononoke28 135]

HI...can you give me an idea of how long the NVC process normally takes..

it's parents I130 and the consulate is Mumbai, India.

thanks.

On average it can take a couple of months, but lately it's been taking longer.

[esmp 1]

may be a stupid question, but what's the format for entering the AGENT and BENEFICIARY names? last name, first, middle ? last name, first name, initial? etc....

which is the correct way?

also, is the smaller barcode above the agent name generated using the barcode program, or do we just shrink down the larger one from the bottom and paste it in?

thanks

Hello,

I have just spent 3 hours diligently reading all 11 pages of this post and making notes etc! Accorrding to those notes the only reference to name format is on post #5 under AOS fee bill details not ure if this will be of use to you but it states Last First Middle.

Emma

[Geist 0]

Okay, some questions:

Do we have to replace both barcodes on the new DS-230 sheet or just the one at the bottom with our case number on it?

Also, on the new coversheet it appears that we can type in our case number above the barcode and do not need it typed underneath the barcode anymore. Is this accurate?

And the case number we use is indeed the NVC case number, right?

[Mononoke28 135]

Right, the case number is the one the NVC assigned you. And yes both barcodes need to be changed (good luck getting the small one on top to look right, I've tried and tried and haven't been successful).

[NikkisPrecious 0]

Is there anyway admin could update the first page with the new cover sheet, otherwsie people are gonna get caught out...

[Geist 0]

This is odd. I just tried to call the NVC and put in the NVC case number, but it asked me to enter the first 3 letters to the left of my number using my touchtone phone. I did this, and then it told me it couldn't understand my input and to put it in again. I did so, and then it told me to try again and then said that I had entered "ABJ" and if this is correct, press 1, incorrect, press 2...I pressed two but it never gave me an opportunity to re-enter these numbers. Instead it just kept repeating ABJ as the letters I had entered. How am I supposed to enter these letters??

[Erica 0]

Geist, for me (AMS) I pushed 267. I'd guess HLS (for Helsinki, right?) would be 457.

This is odd. I just tried to call the NVC and put in the NVC case number, but it asked me to enter the first 3 letters to the left of my number using my touchtone phone. I did this, and then it told me it couldn't understand my input and to put it in again. I did so, and then it told me to try again and then said that I had entered "ABJ" and if this is correct, press 1, incorrect, press 2...I pressed two but it never gave me an opportunity to re-enter these numbers. Instead it just kept repeating ABJ as the letters I had entered. How am I supposed to enter these letters??

[Mononoke28 135]

The NVC's automated system is whacked some times. I've called before and no matter how many times I push one button, it doesn't read it. So I have to hang up and call again. It can take up to 4 calls before it can read what I'm pushing.

[Erica 0]

Indeed.

I've found myself yelling at the thing: I PUSHED ONE you stupid ... *cough*

The NVC's automated system is whacked some times. I've called before and no matter how many times I push one button, it doesn't read it. So I have to hang up and call again. It can take up to 4 calls before it can read what I'm pushing.

[Stabu 0]

Geist, for me (AMS) I pushed 267. I'd guess HLS (for Helsinki, right?) would be 457.

Hah, soooo great! Geist had looked up the number and she tought it began with HLN, I suspected it and listened to the voice and tought that it has to be HLS (or hearing it from a distance HLF) but not HLN. Geist insisted being right, so we didn't call again and she decided that the system has to be broke . I feel so happy when I'm right !

[Geist 0]

Shut up honey

Anyway, still no Choice of Agent form for us...