urgent about the ds230

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

Ok I have an urgent question... I was just checking on the barcoded coversheet from the NVC online and it is different from the one on James's shortcut... my husband already submitted the papers (ds230) with the coversheet from James's shortcut because we didn't even know that we had that option... Do you think we are going to have a problem???? or it's the letter that the NVC sends after they receive IV payment just like James's shortcut?????

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

[Arlington 5]

I don't really think it will matter because even though I used the on-line payment, the NVC also sent me, via snail-mail, a form that I could use to pay via snail-mail that looked exactly like what you see on James's Shortcuts. As long as it has the case number on it, you'll be fine. They have a separate computer system that (or at least, is supposed to) tells them if you paid. Just putting the cover sheet in the package doesn't tell them anything. They look at their computer system to see if you paid. (In my case, even though I had paid, it told them that I hadn't--but that's another story--It's all fixed now anyway).

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

SO WHAT COVERSHEET DID YOU USE WITH THE DS230????

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

IS THIS HOW THE BARCODED COVERSHEET SENT BY THE NVC SHOULD LOOK LIKE???????????

U.S. Department of State

National Visa Center

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

______________

IMMIGRATION

July 31st, 2008

barcode INSTRUCTION PACKET AGENT

My husband name

Husband address

Dear Sir:

This letter contains instructions for processing the immigrant visa case of MY NAME. We have received all necessary Immigrant Visa fees for this case.

Each traveling applicant must now complete Applicant Document Processing. Please go to the Department of State website at the following address: http://Travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link and follow the instructions.

As part of the Applicant Document Process, each traveling applicant will be required to return a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa, to the National Visa Center at the following address:

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE along with the requested documents to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

When returning documents to the National Visa Center, failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in a delay in processing:

* Failure to return this page

* Failure to write the applicant’s case number in the upper right hand corner of ALL documents

* Attaching documents for other cases to this page

* Sending information for other cases in the same envelope without attaching the NVC's letter to the front of each case's documents

CASE NUMBER

BARCODE

FOR FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS: If this is a family-based visa case, then the petitioner,

MY HUSBAND NAME should pay the Affidavit of Support (I-864) Fee and complete an Affidavit of Support (I-864) form.

THIS IS HOW THE PRINT FORM LOOK LIKE... IS COMPLEATLY DIFFERENT...

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE with the completed forms and

required documents for the following individuals:

MY NAME

Failure to do this may result in a delay in processing. Please attach this

page to the front of the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 038012909

CASE NUMBER

BARCODE

CR1

[Arlington 5]

IS THIS HOW THE BARCODED COVERSHEET SENT BY THE NVC SHOULD LOOK LIKE???????????

U.S. Department of State

National Visa Center

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

______________

IMMIGRATION

July 31st, 2008

barcode INSTRUCTION PACKET AGENT

My husband name

Husband address

Dear Sir:

This letter contains instructions for processing the immigrant visa case of MY NAME. We have received all necessary Immigrant Visa fees for this case.

Each traveling applicant must now complete Applicant Document Processing. Please go to the Department of State website at the following address: http://Travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link and follow the instructions.

As part of the Applicant Document Process, each traveling applicant will be required to return a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa, to the National Visa Center at the following address:

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE along with the requested documents to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

When returning documents to the National Visa Center, failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in a delay in processing:

* Failure to return this page

* Failure to write the applicant’s case number in the upper right hand corner of ALL documents

* Attaching documents for other cases to this page

* Sending information for other cases in the same envelope without attaching the NVC's letter to the front of each case's documents

CASE NUMBER

BARCODE

FOR FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS: If this is a family-based visa case, then the petitioner,

MY HUSBAND NAME should pay the Affidavit of Support (I-864) Fee and complete an Affidavit of Support (I-864) form.

THIS IS HOW THE PRINT FORM LOOK LIKE... IS COMPLEATLY DIFFERENT...

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE with the completed forms and

required documents for the following individuals:

MY NAME

Failure to do this may result in a delay in processing. Please attach this

page to the front of the documents for this case and mail to:

National Visa Center

Attn. CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 038012909

CASE NUMBER

BARCODE

CR1

I used the bottom one. But don't worry about it. They will figure it out. What they do it open your package and scan the barcode. The barcode is the same on both. They will then see your file on their computer screen. It will say that you paid and they will start reviewing your file. No problem!

[przy 0]

This is what I posted in the other thread :

understand it looks different... Put it this way, you will know in a couple days if there was a problem. I don't propose that a problem will arise because all of the correct information is listed on the form. Really, the one from NVC is just as simple as the JAmes's Shortcut one. The little message that the sheet needs to be included in the packet. The beneficary, the barcode and the CR1 or IR1 part (depending on the case). Did you write your case number on the top of all the DS-230 forms just in case something gets lost? It isn't mandatory, but it's a good idea. Anyway though, you should be fine and if there is really something wrong... you will know in a couple days. Depending on which service you sent the paperwork out with, it should arrive either the next day, or within 3 days. They usually enter the information within the 3rd day of receiving the packet and case usually completes a week or two after that. Good luck.

...and put it this way - there is nothing you can do about the form now -- so don't stress yourself out. The worst you will have to do is resend the correct form (which I don't think you will have to). Just relax.

[ninjarocket 1]

glad it worked out fine! I'm just sending mine off today.... the operator couldn't even tell me that my IV fee had been paid, even though $400 disappeared from my bank account....!!!

so although the DS-230 appears not to have been generated yet, I just followed the NVC weblink and downloaded the barcode and will send that

I'm adding proof of payment of the IV (receipt + online bank statement) just in case

This is what I posted in the other thread :

understand it looks different... Put it this way, you will know in a couple days if there was a problem. I don't propose that a problem will arise because all of the correct information is listed on the form. Really, the one from NVC is just as simple as the JAmes's Shortcut one. The little message that the sheet needs to be included in the packet. The beneficary, the barcode and the CR1 or IR1 part (depending on the case). Did you write your case number on the top of all the DS-230 forms just in case something gets lost? It isn't mandatory, but it's a good idea. Anyway though, you should be fine and if there is really something wrong... you will know in a couple days. Depending on which service you sent the paperwork out with, it should arrive either the next day, or within 3 days. They usually enter the information within the 3rd day of receiving the packet and case usually completes a week or two after that. Good luck.

...and put it this way - there is nothing you can do about the form now -- so don't stress yourself out. The worst you will have to do is resend the correct form (which I don't think you will have to). Just relax.

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

The same thing happened to Yoke, try calling NVC before sending the ds230, make sure that they are gonna process it when they get it so you don't get delays!!

[xylide 2]

hello..just like to ask when u send ds230 what envelop did u use? is there a formal envelop or something to send the ds230 or a normal envelop will do? my hubby will send it tomorrow so asking me any instructions..Ü

thanks

[happyinlove012408 0]

hello..just like to ask when u send ds230 what envelop did u use? is there a formal envelop or something to send the ds230 or a normal envelop will do? my hubby will send it tomorrow so asking me any instructions..Ü

thanks

I just put all the documents into a brown envelope and then into the express mailing envelope.

[xylide 2]

hello..just like to ask when u send ds230 what envelop did u use? is there a formal envelop or something to send the ds230 or a normal envelop will do? my hubby will send it tomorrow so asking me any instructions..Ü

thanks

I just put all the documents into a brown envelope and then into the express mailing envelope.

did u put something at the back of each page of the documents and the photos too?

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

hello..just like to ask when u send ds230 what envelop did u use? is there a formal envelop or something to send the ds230 or a normal envelop will do? my hubby will send it tomorrow so asking me any instructions..Ü

thanks

the envelope i used to send the DS 230 documents to my husband was the very same envelope he sent back to NVC, as i recall, it was a long brown envelope with all the documents they asked from us to submit.

did u put something at the back of each page of the documents and the photos too?

NOPE, nothing behind any documents but i did print out my name at the back of the 2 (2x2) pics i sent in. i also included in the mail the "extra" page i needed for boxes where my answers to some items don't fit..thats it, no more, no less..

[xylide 2]

the envelope i used to send the DS 230 documents to my husband was the very same envelope he sent back to NVC, as i recall, it was a long brown envelope with all the documents they asked from us to submit.

i think he cnt use the envelop i used coz i wrote my name and his name on it..maybe just an odinary envelop will do...

NOPE, nothing behind any documents but i did print out my name at the back of the 2 (2x2) pics i sent in. i also included in the mail the "extra" page i needed for boxes where my answers to some items don't fit..thats it, no more, no less..

so just my name at the back of my 2x2 pics? nohing more like the case number?pencil or pen?how bout all the pages of each document? coz i read that u used put the names of U and HIM and the case number.. thank you very much.. that helped a lot...

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

so just my name at the back of my 2x2 pics? nohing more like the case number?pencil or pen?how bout all the pages of each document? coz i read that u used put the names of U and HIM and the case number.. thank you very much.. that helped a lot...

YES, just your name (last name first then given name followed by middle initial). pen or pencil, whichever you like.

i'm not sure where you got that info about putting your name and hubby's name and case number behind pages...i never did that with mine, but i didn't get any RFE..though i'm not saying it's incorrect, i just don't have any idea about that. where did you get that info?