DS-260 going live soon?

[Darnell 8,478]

Hey ! Keep yer eyes peeled, if you have an approved I-130 and any CR-1/CR-2/IR-1/IR-2/IR-5 in play at NVC -

NVC is ramping up to start utilising the DS-260 Electronic Immigrant Visa Application Form.

NO IDEA OF WHEN they're gonna push the button -

but - all was approved on 3 AUG 2010.

See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19046.pdf

My thanks to http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/73385-elicearea/ for bringing it up recently.

If you hear anything from/at NVC - hey ! post here?

[Mr&Mrs D. 4]

Hey ! Keep yer eyes peeled, if you have an approved I-130 and any CR-1/CR-2/IR-1/IR-2/IR-5 in play at NVC -

NVC is ramping up to start utilising the DS-260 Electronic Immigrant Visa Application Form.

NO IDEA OF WHEN they're gonna push the button -

but - all was approved on 3 AUG 2010.

See http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-19046.pdf

My thanks to http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/73385-elicearea/ for bringing it up recently.

If you hear anything from/at NVC - hey ! post here?

wow! I sure hope that's starts working soon! Thank you, Darnell!

[Alan-and-Ira 1]

Hey ! Keep yer eyes peeled, if you have an approved I-130 and any CR-1/CR-2/IR-1/IR-2/IR-5 in play at NVC -

NVC is ramping up to start utilising the DS-260 Electronic Immigrant Visa Application Form.

NO IDEA OF WHEN they're gonna push the button -

but - all was approved on 3 AUG 2010.

See http://edocket.acces.../2010-19046.pdf

My thanks to http://www.visajourn...3385-elicearea/ for bringing it up recently.

If you hear anything from/at NVC - hey ! post here?

Hi guys, I just called NVC to check our case status, and asked about the new form - they appeared to be completely unaware of it! Well, hopefully this news is not going to affect those, who have already submitted their DS-230 to the NVC. Best wishes to everyone!

[Darnell 8,478]

I had a longish read on this 'announcement' -

it smells like it's only at the 'consular' level, IE - when filing the I-130 via DCF.

But...

I've a call into Andrea Lage today, perhaps she'll actually call me back, and talk with me about 'implementation' , 'location', and 'usage'.

I remember the DS-160 rollout - they used a few countries for 'testing' first, and now it's more widespread, 15 months later -

so if it's the same crew of IT and DoS folk, I'm thinking there will be another set of 'test countries' first, before it's rolled out 100 percent.

I'll post more here after I speak with Ms. Lage..

Be Good !

[elicearea 22]

hi, guys Darnell it was my pleasure

I also found this, a screenshot of DS-260, if you're interested enjoy

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/49845403/DS-260-screen-shots

[Darnell 8,478]

Alrighty - just got off the phone with Ms. Lage - she's saying -

The initial 'test' will be across 6 posts (IE - countries/Embassies) ,

but initiated at NVC...

and the first rollout/test will be most likely in September / October, after the tech team has finished it's testing.

Yay !

I'll post more when there's more news.

Edited August 11, 2010 by Darnell

[elicearea 22]

Alrighty - just got off the phone with Ms. Lage - she's saying -

The initial 'test' will be across 6 posts (IE - countries/Embassies) ,

but initiated at NVC...

and the first rollout/test will be most likely in September / October, after the tech team has finished it's testing.

Yay !

I'll post more when there's more news.

Thanks, Darnell

[barcelona11 0]

Yup..i just got another checklist because i had to fill the ds-260. It would have been nice to know after they sent me my first checklist.....

[Miami_Boy 9]

Yup..i just got another checklist because i had to fill the ds-260. It would have been nice to know after they sent me my first checklist.....

Hey barcelona11,

How come Nigeria become eligible for fill up DS-260? according to State deparment website here are countries eligible now:

The Online Form DS-260 is Used for a Limited Number of Visa Applications Now

The Form DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application, will be used by visa applicants starting October 4, 2010, for the following immigrant visa applications which meet ALL of the following conditions:

• <LI sizcache="26" sizset="109">The petition was approved in the U.S. and the immigrant case is being processed by the National Visa Center; and <LI sizcache="26" sizset="110">Applications are for immigrant family based (from I-130 petition), employment based (from I-140 petition), certain special immigrants (from I-360 petition), and immigrant entrepreneur (from I-526 petition); and
• Visa applicants to be interviewed at selected U.S. Embassy/Consulate pilot locations which include:
  • Amman, Jordan
  • Athens, Greece
  • Baghdad, Iraq
  • Ciudad Juarez (only if the case number begins with MEP)
  • Lima, Peru
  • Montreal, Canada

B.B.

[Matt n Shannon 3]

This makes no sense. Ive already began EP and sent in everything how can they give me a check list to fill out DS260 now?

[ravis 0]

Hello,

Just got approval for electronic processing. I was wondering if any one can help me here, should i email DS 230 with all the necessary documents scanned(MC,PC,BC) or should i fill out DS 260(online)and then send the scanned documents?

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

[woojungp 0]

Hello,

Just got approval for electronic processing. I was wondering if any one can help me here, should i email DS 230 with all the necessary documents scanned(MC,PC,BC) or should i fill out DS 260(online)and then send the scanned documents?

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

I think you should fill out DS-260 b/c I am going thru the electronic processing now and I initially submitted the DS-230 along w/ all the supporting civil documents. I received a checklist a few days ago w/ the following message: "The Embassy / Consulate where you will be interviewed requires you to submit an electronic DS-260 Immigrant Visa Application. You will find instructions for submitting the required forms and supporting civil documents at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html.

To avoid delaying your visa(s) we urge you to send the required supporting civil documents, for all

applicants, together in a single submission as soon as possible after submitting the DS-260."

p.s. I just noticed that you aren't going thru the IR/CR immigrant visa process. in that case, I am not sure. sorry for the confusion.

Edited December 22, 2010 by woojungp

[ravis 0]

Hello,

Thanks for the info. I also will be doing the DS260, though it is employment based.

Good luck.

[Darnell 8,478]

very cool - no 'China DS-260' for now - and that's a good thing.

I LIKE the NVC EP for Guangzhou-bound petitions - just wish there wasn't such a lag in issuing the GZO number (normally done after the case is converted to Electronic Processing).

grrr.

[evansfan 0]

very cool - no 'China DS-260' for now - and that's a good thing.

I LIKE the NVC EP for Guangzhou-bound petitions - just wish there wasn't such a lag in issuing the GZO number (normally done after the case is converted to Electronic Processing).

grrr.

Darnell,

what has been the turnaround in days for the GZO number

thanks

jim