NVC...here we come!

[bowgirl 8]

Our I-130 has just been approved so we're ready for the NVC stage now. I just have some questions regarding the NVC process:

1. Will NVC notify the petitioner that they received a package from USCIS? If yes, email or post? And how soon do they send the notice?

2. Will they also send something to the beneficiary?

3. What does "Choice of Agent" means?

4. How much is the payment on NVC?

5. Aside from DS-3032, are there any forms/documents that we need to send? Will it be sent to beneficiary's consulate once the case is complete?

6. Will they again send notice if the case was already forwarded to US consulate of the beneficiary?

I really hope someone can answer these questions because I'm confuse now. My husband is so busy with work and online studies so he doesn't have time to research and call NVC just to be put on hold for so long that's why I want to help him on this process. Thanks a lot in advance. God bless.

Beth

[SSB 0]

I know your a little confused about the process follow this guide and you should be good to go>>>>

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut

[meowmeowmeow 1]

Our I-130 has just been approved so we're ready for the NVC stage now. I just have some questions regarding the NVC process:

1. Will NVC notify the petitioner that they received a package from USCIS? If yes, email or post? And how soon do they send the notice?

2. Will they also send something to the beneficiary?

3. What does "Choice of Agent" means?

4. How much is the payment on NVC?

5. Aside from DS-3032, are there any forms/documents that we need to send? Will it be sent to beneficiary's consulate once the case is complete?

6. Will they again send notice if the case was already forwarded to US consulate of the beneficiary?

I really hope someone can answer these questions because I'm confuse now. My husband is so busy with work and online studies so he doesn't have time to research and call NVC just to be put on hold for so long that's why I want to help him on this process. Thanks a lot in advance. God bless.

Beth

1) yeah i guess, but you should probably call them and ask as well, i suggest you give them your email as it'd be quicker to receive updates and what not, their number is (603) 334-0700. how soon depends on anything, just call and ask...have your EAC number ready, as well as your and your beneficiary's info.

2) well, you'd need to give NVC the beneficiary's contact info. again i'd give them your emails.

3) choice of agent basically means who your beneficiary designates to receive paperwork and notices. i'd go with yourself. most people do that. your beneficiary can email NVC and provide the following information and inform them that they are designating you or whomever as the choice of agent:

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In order to ensure a prompt response:

• The Subject Line of the e-mail should be the relevant NVC Case Number.
• Provide the applicant’s name and date of birth and the petitioner’s name and date of birth.
• If you are an attorney, include the name of the law office requesting the information.
• If the petition is employment-based, include the company/organizational name.
• Reference only one case per e-mail.

4) well, it depends on the type of visa you're applying for? your info says N/A which isnt clear...is it a K3 or a CR-1/IR-1?

5) you need to send the following in:

for IV: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

for the I-864: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3730.html

general information can be found here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html

i'd also check the above poster's link because those shortcuts are awesome.

i had some threads here myself about stuff that i was sending in. please see: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=208150&hl=

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=212504&hl=

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=210013&hl=

6) yeah, you'll get a letter from NVC via email or post (if you don't provide your email) about them completing your case and sending it off.

but first and foremost you need to get your NVC number and your IIN number (Invoice Identification Number). This will be provided via email, you will then log in here and pay what you need to pay:

https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

DO NOT send anything in until you've paid what you need to pay, because when you pay, the system will generate a cover page with a barcode that you need to print out and send with your packets. but for now, you can start working on assembling your packets.

good luck!!!

[canadian_wife 1,829]

1) Nothing will be sent, you can call NVC and speak to an operator to get your case number

2) Again, nothing will be sent, you can get all the forms by reading the guides

3) The choice of agent is (unless you have a lawyer) chosen by the beneficiary to be the contact person for the case. Generally this is the petitioner

4) You have $400 fee and a $70 fee during NVC

5) I-864, DS230 will need to be sent in after the fees are paid. Again, read the guides

6) You can call again and speak to an operator. After your case is complete, you'll be contacted with the interview date

Good luck

[meowmeowmeow 1]

1) Nothing will be sent, you can call NVC and speak to an operator to get your case number

2) Again, nothing will be sent, you can get all the forms by reading the guides

3) The choice of agent is (unless you have a lawyer) chosen by the beneficiary to be the contact person for the case. Generally this is the petitioner

4) You have $400 fee and a $70 fee during NVC

5) I-864, DS230 will need to be sent in after the fees are paid. Again, read the guides

6) You can call again and speak to an operator. After your case is complete, you'll be contacted with the interview date

Good luck

1 & 2) thanks...i thought she meant getting a letter from uscis about her case, but guess she meant the forms.

4) wouldn't this depend on whether she was also doing the i-129f route too? aka more money...

[Ling Ling 22]

1 & 2) thanks...i thought she meant getting a letter from uscis about her case, but guess she meant the forms.

4) wouldn't this depend on whether she was also doing the i-129f route too? aka more money...

The OP stated in their first communication that their I-130 petition was approved. Essentially, an I-129f (petition for a K-3 visa) is moot.

The purpose of the K-3 visa is to speed the process of families being together when a CR-1/IR-1 is not immediately available.

Since the I-130 has been approved, a CR-1/IR-1 IS immediately available (after going through NVC of course).

To the OP...Best of luck on the rest of your visa journey.