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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Posted

The DS-230 Part I, page 2, "Signature of Applicant", is it necessary to have an original signature signed there? :blink: Thanks, Bob. :unsure:

April 2008 Met online ..................... March 2010.. 3 week visit......... 19 Nov...Sent DS230 & I-864

April 2009 Met in Chongqing .......... 09 March 2010 .. Marry.................17Dec...NVC lost 230 and 864

04 May 09 Apply K1 .................... 10 April .. Apply CR1....................20Dec..NVC found 230

18 May 09 NOA 1......................... 20 April... NOA1...........................28Dec..sent more 864 docs

16 Sep 09 NOA 2......................... 06 Oct..... NOA2...........................2011

08 Nov 09 P3................................... 21 Oct..... Have Case #..............21 Jan...SIF

06 Dec 09 P4............................... 30 OCt..... Have DS-3032...............26 Jan .. CC

29 Dec 09. Interview..................... 1 Nov..... email Ds-3032...............1 Apr, 3 week visit

29 Dec,,,,No Visa.......................... 1 Nov......paid AOS.......................4 May Interview.Approved..

9 Aug 2010 I-129F ended.............. 5 Nov......paid IV.........,,,,,,,,,,, ..... 28 June, Received Visa

............................................................................................................22 July, arrive USA..

Posted

You don't have to include your NOA1 or NOA2 with your AOS or IV package. NVC already knows about your NOA1, NOA2. How else do you think they generate you a NVC case number.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Posted

Okay so I called Nvc and spoke with a live person yesterday and she said that neither the AOS or IV packet had been entered into their system yet :-P

But when I called AVR today I get this message:

"a packet of information was sent out to the agent on Nov 3rd, and will reach the agent within 2 weeks, please fill this out and send back to NVC, if you do not get this packet within 2 weeks, please contact us..."

That is what I remember and it's not word for word but something along those lines. Has anyone else received this in their AVR and/or knows what it means?? I really hope it's not a RFE :unsure: I hope it's just a late message stating that their sending us instructions on how to do the AOS and IV packet :blink:

Married: 10/23/09

USCIS JOURNEY

Sent I-130: 4/1/10

NOA1: 4/13/10

NOA2: 9/30/10

NVC JOURNEY

- NVC Case Number Assigned 10/14/10

- AOS bill and Agent forms received by email 10/29/10

- Email DS 3032 10/15/10

- Hard Copy sent 10/26/10

- Scanned Copy sent 10/27/10

- AOS Bill Status: Paid online 10/25/10

- AOS Package Sent via Priority Mail 10/27/10

- AOS Package Delivered to NVC 10/29/10

- IV Bill Received & Paid 10/29/10

- IV Bill Status: Shows as PAID 11/01/10

- Sent IV Package Priority Mail 11/02/10

- IV Pack Received at NVC 11/04/10

- IV Pkg Entered into AVR System 11/17/10

- NVC SIF 11/23/10

- Case Complete 11/30/10 (could've been earlier; called late :-P)

- NVC Forwards Case to Embassy

- Medical completed 12/13/10

- Interview Date Completed Jan 13th @ 9am--APPROVED!!

- POE 1/30/2011

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Posted (edited)

-fu, dp-

Edited by IndigoSkies

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Posted

Okay so I called Nvc and spoke with a live person yesterday and she said that neither the AOS or IV packet had been entered into their system yet :-P

But when I called AVR today I get this message:

"a packet of information was sent out to the agent on Nov 3rd, and will reach the agent within 2 weeks, please fill this out and send back to NVC, if you do not get this packet within 2 weeks, please contact us..."

That is what I remember and it's not word for word but something along those lines. Has anyone else received this in their AVR and/or knows what it means?? I really hope it's not a RFE :unsure: I hope it's just a late message stating that their sending us instructions on how to do the AOS and IV packet :blink:

Since you are getting the "a packet of info..." message, neither your AOS or IV has been tied to your NVC case yet. You sent your AOS on 10/29, your AOS should be entered into the system today. So call back tomorrow around lunch time. You should hear a new message. It will say NVC is now waiting for bio. package from lawyers. That's the IV packet. Again, you want to allow 12 days from delivery date for it to be in NVC system. You sent your IV on 11/4. So you IV should be in by 11/16. It might take a few more days since NVC is closed on 11/11 for Veterans Day. Until then, sit tight and don't waste your time calling NVC and holding on for dozens of minutes to talk to a person. Unless you believe AVRS is wrong. Then by all means call them as often as you like.

What you are hearing on AVRS now is not an RFE. It's merely saying your IV fee has been paid and you should send your IV package. IV = Bio package. Trust me. I speak the truth.

N400 CITIZENSHIP STAGE

23-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form mailed to Dallas, TX Lockbox (USPS EXPRESS)

27-DEC-2016 -:- N400 form delivered/picked up by USCIS

01-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form fee check cashed by USCIS

04-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form received per NOA1

09-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 notice date

14-JAN-2017 -:- N400 form NOA1 on hand through USPS

30-JAN-2017 -:- N400 fingerprint taken

01-FEB-2017 -:- N400 interview schedule process started

26-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview date set (01SEP2017)

29-JUL-2017 -:- N400 interview letter on hand

01-SEP-2017 -:- N400 interview date - Interview passed

10-OCT-2017-:- N400 oath ceremony letter on hand (oath on 26OCT2017)

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Pls someone answer my question above + in the IV package did u guys put the Original USCIS NOA 2 (Form I-797)>>>>>>?????????????

It is not needed in the IV package.

Loto

The DS-230 Part I, page 2, "Signature of Applicant", is it necessary to have an original signature signed there? :blink: Thanks, Bob. :unsure:

Yes, it has to be original.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
Timeline
Posted

It is not needed in the IV package.

Loto

Yes, it has to be original.

Loto

Thanks Loto,,,,

I had my girl sign a couple of the ds230 months ago, but had to make a couple of changes.

I received another original today, but the one thing she sent page 2, was a copy. Now this will be another 8 days and another $30 to get an original signature. :angry:

April 2008 Met online ..................... March 2010.. 3 week visit......... 19 Nov...Sent DS230 & I-864

April 2009 Met in Chongqing .......... 09 March 2010 .. Marry.................17Dec...NVC lost 230 and 864

04 May 09 Apply K1 .................... 10 April .. Apply CR1....................20Dec..NVC found 230

18 May 09 NOA 1......................... 20 April... NOA1...........................28Dec..sent more 864 docs

16 Sep 09 NOA 2......................... 06 Oct..... NOA2...........................2011

08 Nov 09 P3................................... 21 Oct..... Have Case #..............21 Jan...SIF

06 Dec 09 P4............................... 30 OCt..... Have DS-3032...............26 Jan .. CC

29 Dec 09. Interview..................... 1 Nov..... email Ds-3032...............1 Apr, 3 week visit

29 Dec,,,,No Visa.......................... 1 Nov......paid AOS.......................4 May Interview.Approved..

9 Aug 2010 I-129F ended.............. 5 Nov......paid IV.........,,,,,,,,,,, ..... 28 June, Received Visa

............................................................................................................22 July, arrive USA..

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Thanks Loto,,,,

I had my girl sign a couple of the ds230 months ago, but had to make a couple of changes.

I received another original today, but the one thing she sent page 2, was a copy. Now this will be another 8 days and another $30 to get an original signature. :angry:

Bob,

I know it is pain, mainly postal delay and losing some days.

She can download the form (may be few copies), sign it and mail back to you by express mail.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Romania
Timeline
Posted

@Loto, any news on your interview date? :unsure:

~Tabitha~

NVC

10-04-2010 NVC Received our file

10-12-2010 NVC case number assigned and emails provided

10-15-2010 Emailed DS-3032

10-20-2010 IIN number received; DS-3032 & AOS Bill

10-21-2010 PAID AOS FEE BILL

10-26-2010 Sent completed I-864

11-03-2010 DS-230 packet and documents sent express mail

11-08-2010 AOS Entered into NVC

11-08-2010 DS-230 Packet delivered at NVC signed by K. Peters

11-20-2010 IV entered into NVC

11-26-2010 SIF yahoooooo :)

11-30-2010 CASE COMPLETED in 57 days

12-01-2010 Interview date assigned

12-02-2010 Case forwarded to consulate

12-06-2010 Case received by consulate in Bucharest

Consulate

01-05-2011 Interview Bucharest, Romania APPROVED

01-03-2011 Medical passed

01-05-2011 VISA RECEIVED

01-13-2011 POE CHICAGO,IL. then Portland, OR. at 8:10 PM :)

02/17/2011 Welcome letter received

??/??/???? SSN received

Filed: IR-5 Country: India
Timeline
Posted

@Loto, any news on your interview date? :unsure:

Not yet, Tabitha :star:

I am patiently waiting for it :star: Thanks for asking!

It looks like they are scheduling interviews (at least in my case) 2nd or 3rd week of this month. Since they have forwarded it, I am not worrying much now.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Glad to hear your AOS packet is in, John :thumbs:

Yep, being proactive is the way to go with NVC. Call everyday at least once and keep asking them.."is my IV information entered in your system ? and why is it taking so long ? " :)

Wow spoke to the worst operator ever..she was in such a hurry. But she did provide me the information finally saying that they received the AOS package with tax returns and blah blah blah. I asked about the IV package and she said call back in 2-4 weeks. I guess i keep calling everyday now as it seems that my packages have been entered into the System on Nov 1st. Yay!!!! almost 2 weeks r going to be done this friday. So starting next week I will be calling more frequently. LOL!!

Thanks Svenkatc for the help.

Edited by svenkatc

ROC Timeline:

2013-01-22 : I-751 packet sent by USPS express mail

2013-01-23 : Packet received at USCIS

2013-01-24 : I-751 Notice date

2013-01-24 : Check Cashed

2013-02-06 : FP notice received (FP date: 02/22/2013)

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Romania
Timeline
Posted

Not yet, Tabitha :star:

I am patiently waiting for it :star: Thanks for asking!

It looks like they are scheduling interviews (at least in my case) 2nd or 3rd week of this month. Since they have forwarded it, I am not worrying much now.

Loto

Really happy for you :dance: you will get it soon I'm sure :yes: Thank you for still helping us out here on VJ we appreciate you. :thumbs:

~Tabitha~

NVC

10-04-2010 NVC Received our file

10-12-2010 NVC case number assigned and emails provided

10-15-2010 Emailed DS-3032

10-20-2010 IIN number received; DS-3032 & AOS Bill

10-21-2010 PAID AOS FEE BILL

10-26-2010 Sent completed I-864

11-03-2010 DS-230 packet and documents sent express mail

11-08-2010 AOS Entered into NVC

11-08-2010 DS-230 Packet delivered at NVC signed by K. Peters

11-20-2010 IV entered into NVC

11-26-2010 SIF yahoooooo :)

11-30-2010 CASE COMPLETED in 57 days

12-01-2010 Interview date assigned

12-02-2010 Case forwarded to consulate

12-06-2010 Case received by consulate in Bucharest

Consulate

01-05-2011 Interview Bucharest, Romania APPROVED

01-03-2011 Medical passed

01-05-2011 VISA RECEIVED

01-13-2011 POE CHICAGO,IL. then Portland, OR. at 8:10 PM :)

02/17/2011 Welcome letter received

??/??/???? SSN received

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
Timeline
Posted

Not yet, Tabitha :star:

I am patiently waiting for it :star: Thanks for asking!

It looks like they are scheduling interviews (at least in my case) 2nd or 3rd week of this month. Since they have forwarded it, I am not worrying much now.

Loto

I wonder it took only 5 days to complete your case after they received your IV package and 10 days to forward your case to your embassy after case completion, but why are they taking this long to schedule an interview?

Loto I don't understand one thing. Shouldn't NVC first schedule interview with consulate and then forward the file to consulate office abroad? blink.gif

My NVC Journey

10/12/10 –NVC received the file

10/15/10 -NVC case # generated

10/18/10 -Called NVC and gave both beneficiary and petitioner email addresses

10/19/10 - Beneficiary emailed DS-3032 to NVC and also mailed the hard copy

10/26/10 - Called NVC and got the IIN

10/26/10 - Paid AOS fee $ 88.00

10/27/10 - AOS fee status shows "PAID"

10/27/10 - AOS package expressed mailed (next day delivery)

10/30/10 - IV fee bill generated and paid immediately

10/30/10 - Received AOS fee bill and DS-3032 kit and also received the confirmation of receipt of DS-3032

11/04/10 - IV fee bill status shown as "paid"

11/04/10 - Sent IV package (next day delivery)

11/06/10 - Received IV instructions packet (packet 3) via email

11/08/10 - AOS entered into NVC system

11/16/10 - AOS was reviewed and OK'ed

11/18/10 - IV entered into NVC system

11/24/10 - IV package was reviewed and generated artificial RFE for missing photographs (which was actually submitted with the package)

11/26/10 - RFE response mailed out

11/29/10 - RFE response delivered to NVC

12/08/10 - RFE response entered into NVC system

12/15/10 - SIF :)

12/15/10 - Case Complete :)

01/03/11 - Interview date assigned for Feb 15 @ 1:30 PM

01/17/11 - Medical done ! Passed

01/25/11 - Re-scheduled the interview for Feb 1 @ 1:00 PM

02/01/11 - Interview @ 1:00 PM - Approved :)

02/03/11 - Visa picked up from USEM

02/12/11 - POE @ JFK

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Indigo, Great job helping people out man ! :thumbs:

The good karma will surely get your paper moving fast :):thumbs: with no RFE's ;)

Since you are getting the "a packet of info..." message, neither your AOS or IV has been tied to your NVC case yet. You sent your AOS on 10/29, your AOS should be entered into the system today. So call back tomorrow around lunch time. You should hear a new message. It will say NVC is now waiting for bio. package from lawyers. That's the IV packet. Again, you want to allow 12 days from delivery date for it to be in NVC system. You sent your IV on 11/4. So you IV should be in by 11/16. It might take a few more days since NVC is closed on 11/11 for Veterans Day. Until then, sit tight and don't waste your time calling NVC and holding on for dozens of minutes to talk to a person. Unless you believe AVRS is wrong. Then by all means call them as often as you like.

What you are hearing on AVRS now is not an RFE. It's merely saying your IV fee has been paid and you should send your IV package. IV = Bio package. Trust me. I speak the truth.

Edited by svenkatc

ROC Timeline:

2013-01-22 : I-751 packet sent by USPS express mail

2013-01-23 : Packet received at USCIS

2013-01-24 : I-751 Notice date

2013-01-24 : Check Cashed

2013-02-06 : FP notice received (FP date: 02/22/2013)

Posted

I spoke to an live operator today. He was very courteous.

He told that on the 8th "something" was inputted & within 2 weeks I should be "getting an update" but he couldn't tell if it was the AOS or IV package. Now that there is activity on our case - hopefully we will hear something soon.

USCIS

07-20-2010: I-130 package mailed.

07-22-2010: I-130 Package Received - Priority Date.

07-29-2010: Received text & email from USCIS - Notice Date.

07-30-2010: Check Cashed by USCIS.

08-02-2010: Received NOA1 hard copy.

08-02,04,05: Touched.

09-28-2010: Received text & email - petition approved.

10-04-2010: Received NOA2 hard copy.

NVC

10-13-2010: NVC Case# Received (after calling).

10-15-2010: Emailed DS-3032 to NVC.

10-16-2020: Received the DS-3032 package, IIN number & AOS bill via email.

10-22-2010: Paid AOS bill ($88) - showing IN PROCESS

10-25-2010: AOS fee PAID.

10-27-2010: Express Mail AOS Package.

10-27-2010: Paid IV bill - showing IN PROCESS.

10-28-2010: AOS package delivered.

10-28-2010: IV fee PAID.

10-29-2010: Express Mail IV package.

11-01-2010: IV package delivered.

11-08-2010: AOS packages entered into NVC system.

11-15-2010: IV package entered into NVC system.

11-23-2010: SIF.

11-24-2010: Case Complete.

CONSULATE

12-21-2010: Medical at SLMC - Passed

12-22-2010: Immunization at SLMC

01-04-2011: Interview @USEM ~ Approval

OTHER

02-05-2011: POE at JFK

N-400

05-01-2017: N-400 Sent

05-09-2017: Case accepted

05-15-2017: Biometric appointment scheduled

05-30-2017: Biometric

06-05-2017: Inline for interview

08-15-2017: Interview scheduled

09-19-2017: Interview (approved).

01-19-2018: Oath Ceremony

 
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