New Fastest NVC Process Final Version - 1.5

[Bani 0]

Loto,

Is it ok to visit different VFS office. We have one VFS office in ahmedabad (where my husband lives) but is it ok for him to visit the mumbai VFS office prior to the interview since he planning to go to mumbai ahead of interview time.. and also.. also can collect the passport after the interview at the mumbai VFS right.. not the consulate.. Also, let say, my husband goes to ahmedabad VFS office, than still will he be able to collect his passport from Mumbai VFS office ??

Confused from now.. and do not know the "interview date" LOLL..

Thanks Bani

Edited July 4, 2008 by bani

[LotofPatience 65]

Loto,

Is it ok to visit different VFS office. We have one VFS office in ahmedabad (where my husband lives) but is it ok for him to visit the mumbai VFS office prior to the interview since he planning to go to mumbai ahead of interview time.. and also.. also can collect the passport after the interview at the mumbai VFS right.. not the consulate.. Also, let say, my husband goes to ahmedabad VFS office, than still will he be able to collect his passport from Mumbai VFS office ??

Confused from now.. and do not know the "interview date" LOLL..

Thanks Bani

bani, I think he should be ok to visit Mumbai VFS office. Yes, he can collect his passport from Mumbai VFS office on the same day or the next business day between 5:30PM and 6:00PM. If he doesn't collect, it will be mailed out to the address he specifies at VFS office or at his Indian address on DS-230 form.

It is here:

https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/CourierSystem.aspx

[rajee 1]

LOTO - CONGRATS!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

[LotofPatience 65]

LOTO - CONGRATS!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

Thanks rajee and good luck to Neetu's interview and U.S POE

[chintan 0]

Case Update.

Today I finally mailed my DS 230 to NVC will all the required Docs.

IV fee was paid online July 3, Changed to Paid status July 4.

Next step: waiting for interview letter , Should happen by end of July.

Thanks for your help Loto

Edited July 7, 2008 by chintan

[rajee 1]

Neetu will be here on July 25th, we ended up booking for the 24th ... Just wanted to be safe and bowed to a little bit of paranoia

[LotofPatience 65]

Case Update.

Today I finally mailed my DS 230 to NVC will all the required Docs.

IV fee was paid online July 3, Changed to Paid status July 4.

Next step: waiting for interview letter , Should happen by end of July.

Thanks for your help Loto

Good luck Chintan!

[Bani 0]

Hello All,

Still not assigned the interview date for our case... Case completed on July 2nd.. NVC operator told.. this week they are scheduling the interviews and by the end of next week, will know the date for sure.. Fingers crossed...    I hope ..i hear the good news very soon..

Loto,

I am very much sure that you are excited about your wife's arrival.. in few days.. Also thanks for the update on the VFS collection for the passport and the sealed envelope.

Hyd617,

Countdown has began for your trip to india and for the interview.. Good Luck..

Chintan,

You are all set for the NVC stage to be complete.. Good Luck..

Thanks guys,

Bani

[merle_and_chai 0]

To all VJ guys...

Here is the final draft of the NVC document. I have added the NVC's crazy RFE message too here. I encourage everybody to use this version 1.5 and discard all my previous versions.

If you follow this path, you can get out of NVC in one month time

Good luck to everybody

I have spent countless hours on the phone with NVC and they state that they do not accept payment from the online website: https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/Invoice.aspx

I paid the $400 IV Bill online there but for weeks says in process. I called and they said to get the money back from the bank and have to wait for official bill. They do not accept payment from that website.

Any suggestions? My bank says the money is already transferred and won't give it back but NVC says they don't have it. Sent in dozens of emails to nvcquery@ but no response excpet automated replies to email.

Applicant Name

Birth Year

Relation

Fee Amount

Payment Status

Select

REINE, CHARLIN ESTRERA

1985

PRINCIPAL

$400.00

IN PROCESS

000015668188;IV;400;PA;A

From the bank:

IV FILING FEE NVC IV FEE 6IEMC0GMC11

Transaction Type:

Debit without PIN

Account:

PLATINUM CHECKING - 8689

Posting Date:

07/01/2008

Amount:

$400.00

Check Number:

Confirmation Number:

1080-7018-0818-3578-1303

[LotofPatience 65]

To all VJ guys...

Here is the final draft of the NVC document. I have added the NVC's crazy RFE message too here. I encourage everybody to use this version 1.5 and discard all my previous versions.

If you follow this path, you can get out of NVC in one month time

Good luck to everybody

I have spent countless hours on the phone with NVC and they state that they do not accept payment from the online website: https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/Invoice.aspx

I paid the $400 IV Bill online there but for weeks says in process. I called and they said to get the money back from the bank and have to wait for official bill. They do not accept payment from that website.

Any suggestions? My bank says the money is already transferred and won't give it back but NVC says they don't have it. Sent in dozens of emails to nvcquery@ but no response excpet automated replies to email.

Applicant Name

Birth Year

Relation

Fee Amount

Payment Status

Select

REINE, CHARLIN ESTRERA

1985

PRINCIPAL

$400.00

IN PROCESS

000015668188;IV;400;PA;A

From the bank:

IV FILING FEE NVC IV FEE 6IEMC0GMC11

Transaction Type:

Debit without PIN

Account:

PLATINUM CHECKING - 8689

Posting Date:

07/01/2008

Amount:

$400.00

Check Number:

Confirmation Number:

1080-7018-0818-3578-1303

Is it U.S checking account or foreign checking account ??? Also, did you click BACK button or REFRESH button while making the payment ??? Did your payment session time out at any time ???

Edited July 8, 2008 by lotofpatience

[hyd617 1]

Hello All,

Still not assigned the interview date for our case... Case completed on July 2nd.. NVC operator told.. this week they are scheduling the interviews and by the end of next week, will know the date for sure.. Fingers crossed...    I hope ..i hear the good news very soon..

Loto,

I am very much sure that you are excited about your wife's arrival.. in few days.. Also thanks for the update on the VFS collection for the passport and the sealed envelope.

Hyd617,

Countdown has began for your trip to india and for the interview.. Good Luck..

Chintan,

You are all set for the NVC stage to be complete.. Good Luck..

Thanks guys,

Bani

bani call NVC on the 10th and they wil tell u the date, thats how i found out, dont wait til next week keep calling

[Bani 0]

Hello All,

Still not assigned the interview date for our case... Case completed on July 2nd.. NVC operator told.. this week they are scheduling the interviews and by the end of next week, will know the date for sure.. Fingers crossed...    I hope ..i hear the good news very soon..

Loto,

I am very much sure that you are excited about your wife's arrival.. in few days.. Also thanks for the update on the VFS collection for the passport and the sealed envelope.

Hyd617,

Countdown has began for your trip to india and for the interview.. Good Luck..

Chintan,

You are all set for the NVC stage to be complete.. Good Luck..

Thanks guys,

Bani

bani call NVC on the 10th and they wil tell u the date, thats how i found out, dont wait til next week keep calling

Thanks Hyd617..

i will do that.. Also, i am calling NVC at night after 9 pm everyday for the date.. I some how knew that i will hear the date some where near 10th.. since it will be 1 week after the case complete date..

Fingers crossed..

Thanks... Bani

[merle_and_chai 0]

To all VJ guys...

Here is the final draft of the NVC document. I have added the NVC's crazy RFE message too here. I encourage everybody to use this version 1.5 and discard all my previous versions.

If you follow this path, you can get out of NVC in one month time

Good luck to everybody

I have spent countless hours on the phone with NVC and they state that they do not accept payment from the online website: https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/Invoice.aspx

I paid the $400 IV Bill online there but for weeks says in process. I called and they said to get the money back from the bank and have to wait for official bill. They do not accept payment from that website.

Any suggestions? My bank says the money is already transferred and won't give it back but NVC says they don't have it. Sent in dozens of emails to nvcquery@ but no response excpet automated replies to email.

Applicant Name

Birth Year

Relation

Fee Amount

Payment Status

Select

REINE, CHARLIN ESTRERA

1985

PRINCIPAL

$400.00

IN PROCESS

000015668188;IV;400;PA;A

From the bank:

IV FILING FEE NVC IV FEE 6IEMC0GMC11

Transaction Type:

Debit without PIN

Account:

PLATINUM CHECKING - 8689

Posting Date:

07/01/2008

Amount:

$400.00

Check Number:

Confirmation Number:

1080-7018-0818-3578-1303

Is it U.S checking account or foreign checking account ??? Also, did you click BACK button or REFRESH button while making the payment ??? Did your payment session time out at any time ???

US checking, no back button or refresh. Got email receipt, took money from bank, called NVC again yesterday and they show "IN PROCESS" but have not received money yet. Called bank and bank says can not refund money as NVC already took money.

Just called:

US VISA office in washington:

For inquiries about visa cases and the application process call: 202-663-1225

They say they see it billed but not paid. NVC says paid but not received. I just don't know where the heck my money is and why it is not paid.

Bank receipt:

IV FILING FEE NVC IV FEE 6IEMC0GMC11

Transaction Type: Debit without PIN

Account: PLATINUM CHECKING - 8689

Posting Date: 07/01/2008

Amount: $400.00

Check Number:

Confirmation Number: 1080-7018-0818-3578-1303

NVC Receipt:

Payment Receipts for IV Case MNL2008669010

A payment status of IN PROCESS means the transaction is still being processed. A

payment status other than PAID indicates that the Department of State has not

received the funds.

IV Fee Payment Receipt Details

The following details the 29-JUN-2008 Immigrant Visa Fee Receipt Details for the

immigrant visa case of CHARLIN REINE, case number MNL2008669010.

Payment of Services Initiated: 29-JUN-2008 23:00:47

Payment Processed Date:

Payment Amount: $400.00

Payer: JACOBS, VICKI

Payer Email: vicki.jacobs@gmail.com

Transaction ID: 24UQE2CT

Applicant

IV Fee Payment Status

Fee Amount

CHARLIN ESTRERA REINE

IN PROCESS

$400.00

[LotofPatience 65]

To all VJ guys...

Here is the final draft of the NVC document. I have added the NVC's crazy RFE message too here. I encourage everybody to use this version 1.5 and discard all my previous versions.

If you follow this path, you can get out of NVC in one month time

Good luck to everybody

I have spent countless hours on the phone with NVC and they state that they do not accept payment from the online website: https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/Invoice.aspx

I paid the $400 IV Bill online there but for weeks says in process. I called and they said to get the money back from the bank and have to wait for official bill. They do not accept payment from that website.

Any suggestions? My bank says the money is already transferred and won't give it back but NVC says they don't have it. Sent in dozens of emails to nvcquery@ but no response excpet automated replies to email.

Applicant Name

Birth Year

Relation

Fee Amount

Payment Status

Select

REINE, CHARLIN ESTRERA

1985

PRINCIPAL

$400.00

IN PROCESS

000015668188;IV;400;PA;A

From the bank:

IV FILING FEE NVC IV FEE 6IEMC0GMC11

Transaction Type:

Debit without PIN

Account:

PLATINUM CHECKING - 8689

Posting Date:

07/01/2008

Amount:

$400.00

Check Number:

Confirmation Number:

1080-7018-0818-3578-1303

Is it U.S checking account or foreign checking account ??? Also, did you click BACK button or REFRESH button while making the payment ??? Did your payment session time out at any time ???

US checking, no back button or refresh. Got email receipt, took money from bank, called NVC again yesterday and they show "IN PROCESS" but have not received money yet. Called bank and bank says can not refund money as NVC already took money.

Just called:

US VISA office in washington:

For inquiries about visa cases and the application process call: 202-663-1225

They say they see it billed but not paid. NVC says paid but not received. I just don't know where the heck my money is and why it is not paid.

Bank receipt:

IV FILING FEE NVC IV FEE 6IEMC0GMC11

Transaction Type: Debit without PIN

Account: PLATINUM CHECKING - 8689

Posting Date: 07/01/2008

Amount: $400.00

Check Number:

Confirmation Number: 1080-7018-0818-3578-1303

NVC Receipt:

Payment Receipts for IV Case MNL2008669010

A payment status of IN PROCESS means the transaction is still being processed. A

payment status other than PAID indicates that the Department of State has not

received the funds.

IV Fee Payment Receipt Details

The following details the 29-JUN-2008 Immigrant Visa Fee Receipt Details for the

immigrant visa case of CHARLIN REINE, case number MNL2008669010.

Payment of Services Initiated: 29-JUN-2008 23:00:47

Payment Processed Date:

Payment Amount: $400.00

Payer: JACOBS, VICKI

Payer Email: vicki.jacobs@gmail.com

Transaction ID: 24UQE2CT

Applicant

IV Fee Payment Status

Fee Amount

CHARLIN ESTRERA REINE

IN PROCESS

$400.00

Please try to convince different NVC live operator with the Confirmation Number: 1080-7018-0818-3578-1303. If that doesn't work out, you'll have to pay again. Probably, it may be the bug of the online payment system. Sorry to hear that.

[chintan 0]

Hi

One question, How long does it take for DS 230 to show up in AVR system at NVC, my DS-230 was received on july 8, and the AVR is still telling my I am missing some docs, which is related to return of DS 230 to the NVC according to customer service

thanks