DS-230 Checklist

[christina Leung 0]

Hi all,

finally, got the eletronic case number from NVC today. Here are what I emailed in NVC for DS-230 process. Let me know if there is error.

• Coversheet with barcode

• IV Fee Payment Receipt (Online Payment)

• Form DS-230 Part I (with signature) and Part II

• Birth certificate of the beneficiary

• Police certificate of the beneficiary

• Civil Meditative Certificate of beneficiary (Mom is divorced)

• Photocopy of valid passport biographic data page of the beneficiary

• Two 2x2 inches passport photographs of the beneficiary

• US Consulate General Guangzhou, China Packet 3 Supplemental Information Sheet (Signed and Dated)

Thank you,

Christina

[zenaxe 22]

Hi all,

finally, got the eletronic case number from NVC today. Here are what I emailed in NVC for DS-230 process. Let me know if there is error.

• Coversheet with barcode

• IV Fee Payment Receipt (Online Payment)

• Form DS-230 Part I (with signature) and Part II

• Birth certificate of the beneficiary

• Police certificate of the beneficiary

• Civil Meditative Certificate of beneficiary (Mom is divorced)

• Photocopy of valid passport biographic data page of the beneficiary

• Two 2x2 inches passport photographs of the beneficiary

• US Consulate General Guangzhou, China Packet 3 Supplemental Information Sheet (Signed and Dated)

Thank you,

Christina

I don't know the filing procedure for I 129 but with respect to the CR1 and I 130 process, you can't send NVC the DS230 until you first pay the AOS fill ($70) and submit the I 864 paperwork including thath I 864, letter of employment for the sponsor, tax transcripts of the current year plus two previous years, W2s and recent pay stubs. After that you get the DS230 package.

You mention you just got the NVC number and sent in the DS230. That is premature - again I'm speaking to the CR1 process.

[inzango 0]

Hi Christina,

ONE PHOTOCOPY OF EACH OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE.

It is also recommended to add one page cover letter when submitting these documents, stating your contact information, case number, and that you are applying for CR-1/IR-1.

Example cover letter:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/DS-230_Cover_Letter

Make sure to write you name and DOB at the back of photos.

Also, write in small your case number on top of every document with pencil. That way, if for some reason, which doesn't happen, they misplace any of your documents, they know where it belongs. The reason to write the case # on top is because they don't go by names, rather they look at the case #.

For detailed information related to the above list of documents, you may go to:

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

Good luck!

[Darnell 8,478]

Christina -

are you doing NVC Electronic Processing?

If so - the list looks complete.

If not Electronic Processing, then you need to submit PHOTOCOPIES, in addition, of the original white books .

Good Luck !

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China Electronic Processing NVC EP

Edited April 1, 2010 by Darnell

[christina Leung 0]

Christina -

are you doing NVC Electronic Processing?

If so - the list looks complete.

If not Electronic Processing, then you need to submit PHOTOCOPIES, in addition, of the original white books .

Good Luck !

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China Electronic Processing NVC EP

Hi Darnell,

Yes, I am doing the NVC Electronic Processing.

I emailed in the I-864 AOS last night.

And I am preparing the Ds-230 package. Will email it in tonight.

Thank you for your big help throught this whole process.

You rock!!!!!!!

Christina

[christina Leung 0]

Hi Christina,

ONE PHOTOCOPY OF EACH OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS NEED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE.

It is also recommended to add one page cover letter when submitting these documents, stating your contact information, case number, and that you are applying for CR-1/IR-1.

Example cover letter:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/DS-230_Cover_Letter

Make sure to write you name and DOB at the back of photos.

Also, write in small your case number on top of every document with pencil. That way, if for some reason, which doesn't happen, they misplace any of your documents, they know where it belongs. The reason to write the case # on top is because they don't go by names, rather they look at the case #.

For detailed information related to the above list of documents, you may go to:

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

Good luck!

Thank you for your info.

But i am doing the electronic processing.

Christina

I don't know the filing procedure for I 129 but with respect to the CR1 and I 130 process, you can't send NVC the DS230 until you first pay the AOS fill ($70) and submit the I 864 paperwork including thath I 864, letter of employment for the sponsor, tax transcripts of the current year plus two previous years, W2s and recent pay stubs. After that you get the DS230 package.

You mention you just got the NVC number and sent in the DS230. That is premature - again I'm speaking to the CR1 process.

Thank you for your info.

But i am doing the electronic processing.

Christina

[Darnell 8,478]

just for anyone following this -

Christina is doing NVC Electronic Processing - she's an I-130 to be handled at Guangzhou, China - an IR-5 for a parent - for the steps - see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Electronic_Processing

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Christina - good luck with the rest of it. Some of the China cases I'm tracking this week -

one had 'login fail' followed by 'case complete' followed by 'appointment date set' all this week.

another had 'login fail' followed by 'case complete', waiting on appointment date to be set, again - this week.

There was some slowdown at NVC in March , some internal process slowdown, but apparently it's picked up this week.

I'm thinking you'll have an appointment date set by Friday of next week - just a small forecast for you, based on what's been going down THIS week

Edited April 2, 2010 by Darnell

[christina Leung 0]

just for anyone following this -

Christina is doing NVC Electronic Processing - she's an I-130 to be handled at Guangzhou, China - an IR-5 for a parent - for the steps - see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Electronic_Processing

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Christina - good luck with the rest of it. Some of the China cases I'm tracking this week -

one had 'login fail' followed by 'case complete' followed by 'appointment date set' all this week.

another had 'login fail' followed by 'case complete', waiting on appointment date to be set, again - this week.

There was some slowdown at NVC in March , some internal process slowdown, but apparently it's picked up this week.

I'm thinking you'll have an appointment date set by Friday of next week - just a small forecast for you, based on what's been going down THIS week

Hi Darnell,

How do I know whether the appointment date is set or not?

Thank you,

Christina

[Darnell 8,478]

Christina -

you are near the 'end game'.

some status ticks for you, in chronological order:

'login failed' - payment portal - Excellent sign that the DS-230 was accepted

'case complete' - NVC TeleOperator - must call NVC, get a Human.

'Appointment Letter sent' -via email to petitioner and beneficiary.

I'm forecasting you'll have a 'case complete' on Wendesday, with appointment letter on Friday, for now, assuming the DS-230 was sent in when you said it was.

Good Luck !

[christina Leung 0]

Christina -

you are near the 'end game'.

some status ticks for you, in chronological order:

'login failed' - payment portal - Excellent sign that the DS-230 was accepted

'case complete' - NVC TeleOperator - must call NVC, get a Human.

'Appointment Letter sent' -via email to petitioner and beneficiary.

I'm forecasting you'll have a 'case complete' on Wendesday, with appointment letter on Friday, for now, assuming the DS-230 was sent in when you said it was.

Good Luck !

Wow...Wednesday??? I am looking forward to tell you this good news...

Thank you.

[christina Leung 0]

Called NVC today and talked to a human

Asked about the AOS package and DS 230 package...

I was told that they received two package from me, but they have not reviewed those two package

I should wait for another 2--4 weeks for processing...

Sigh...

[Darnell 8,478]

Hey - hang in there. NVC has slowed down a bit, even with the EP clerks

Good Luck !