whats next?

[LotofPatience 65]

so basically

i need to call NVC next week and get a case number than go online and file the fees and submit the forms?

and what forms will i be filling?

Read the guide.

[jhilly143 0]

so basically

i need to call NVC next week and get a case number than go online and file the fees and submit the forms?

and what forms will i be filling?

hi. i read the link they provided and i was able to UNDERSTAND what happens next. there are very important information U NEED TO KNOW so the process will be smoothly and problem free. I HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE LINK.

[Umair Khan 0]

i tried and it did not make sense

thats why im asking here

[LotofPatience 65]

This is another guide in VJ - http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

Ok now in simpler terms.

1) After receiving the case from the USCIS, NVC assigns a case# (NVC Case#)

2) Call NVC at 603-334-0700 and/or email NVCINQUIRY@state.gov to provide both the petitioner and beneficiary email ids and to get NVC Case# and IIN (Invoice Identification Number)

3) Email DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) by the beneficiary to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov making the U.S petitioner as the agent (Email format: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form)

4) Log in to NVC online payment system at https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx to see AOS and IV fee are generated

5) Pay Affidavit of Support (AOS - I-864) review fee $88 and Immigrant Visa (DS-230) fee $404, if generated. Payment status will be 'IN PROCESS' after the payment. In 1 or 2 days, the status will be 'PAID'

6) When the status shows 'PAID', print out AOS barcode sheet and IV barcode sheet

7) Express mail AOS packet and IV packet to NVC

8) NVC reviews both packages and completes the case in about 2 weeks and forwards to the beneficiary's U.S consulate by scheduling beneficiary's interview at the Consulate.

Glossary:

Petitioner - The person who filed I-130 petition

Beneficiary - The person who receives the benefit of this immigrant visa (Beneficiary will become the applicant of the immigrant visa)

DOS - Department of State

NVC - National Visa Center

AOS - Affidavit of Support

IV - Immigrant Visa

COA - Choice of Agent

USCIS - United States Citizenship and Immigration Service

IIN - Invoice Identification Number

Loto

[jhilly143 0]

i tried and it did not make sense

thats why im asking here

I wrote this out for me so i can understand it better...

GET THESE DOCUMENTS READY NOW WHILE YOU CASE IS BEING SENT TO NVC

1. DS-3032 aka "Choice of Agent form",indicates who will make payments and be primary contact. Most people select the US based petitioner.

2. Go to this site http://www.bcgen.com/linear-barcode-creator.html and use the instructions on http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/DS-3032_barcode_instructions.

3. DS-230 completed part I & II and only signed part I by beneficiary (ORIGINAL). The DS-230 is the actual Immigrant Visa Application

4. All documents that pertain to your petition are required, even if u have already submitted it to CIS with the applicant’s petition. if its in a different language make sure you translate it to english. and make sure u include "Translation is accurate, and Translator is competent to translate.

" signed and date by the translator. All photo copies needs to be CERTIFIED.

Marriage cert, police clearance of your beneficiary, Four (4) Passport size photos from beneficiary (2 photos to accompany the DS-230. 2 photos to accompany the medical )

Beneficiary’s passport biographic page (Photocopy) ONLY. not the actual passport, Beneficiary’s birth certificate, Military cert (if your spouse was in the military) and Death Cert or Divorce/Annulment Cert(of your spouse previous marriage)

5. AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

- I-864 from you, the original petitioner

- IRS Tax information - 1 year is required, up to 3 years may help. * Tax Transcripts, optional but may help. Call the IRS to get it FREE! 1 (800) 829-1040 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1 (800) 829-1040      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

- W-2s and/or 1099s, 1040 from most recent tax year, Pay stubs for current year (6 months should do), Employment letter showing your income and position. Make sure that position/title is consistent on all forms.

- Co-Sponsor in same HouseHold: I-864A and all Tax information as above. Co-Sponser NOT in same HouseHold: I-864 and all Tax information as above. The petitioner must ALWAYS submit an I-864....even if there's zero income. Even something as simple as Painter on one form, and Painting on another, could trigger an RFE (Request for Evidence)

- Assets may be used to supplement income (such as bank accounts, equity in a home, but when an automobile is used, the first car may not be used...only 2nd, 3rd, etc). Assets of Petitioner are calculated at 1/3rd value. If the Petitioner has $30,000.00 USD in a bank account, they will be given $10,000.00 USD credit toward income requirement. Assets of Beneficiary or Sponsor are calculated at 1/5th value. If the Beneficiary has $50,000.00 USD in a bank account, they will be given $10,000.00 USD credit toward income requirement. Assets may be used to entirely satisfy the income requirement, but you will still be required to submit the Petitioner's most recent tax return.

NVC

1. NVC should receive your package within a few days, but it could take longer. You won't know your package is there until you call NVC

Call NVC at 1 (603) 334-0700 and talk to an agent. the AVR is not reliable. If it's been longer than 2 weeks and you still don't have your NVC case number, start sending up flares. Call NVC and talk to a supervisor. Be prepared to send them a copy of your NOA2. Once your case number has been assigned call back and speak to an operator. Give them an e-mail address for you and for your spouse. From then on NVC will e-mail you any correspondence.

2 NVC will input your case in the system MANUALLY. When your case has been input, the DS-3032 and AOS (Affidavit of Support) fee bills will be generated. when the AOS fee bill is generated, your IIN (Invoice Identification Number) is created. it may be possible that your IIN is created when your NVC number is created...THIS is the time to begin the quest for the IIN, but when requesting, ask for Invoice ID Number, not "IIN". Call NVC and ask. The AGENT will be able to tell you if the DS-3032 has been generated.

3 when its generated, Email AND regular mail the DS-3032. if u email it, there MIGHT be a chance you get a confirmation email saying they've received it. sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn't. heres the link to better help u. http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form

4. You will then receive an email that gives you directions to pay online when your AOS Fee Bill is generated. At this time, this email arrives in one business day (in some cases same day) AFTER you have given the NVC operator you and your spouse's e-mail addresses. (stated on item #1 on this section)

5. Pay the AOS fee bill at https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx . use your NVC case# and IIN to sign it. after paying it wait 2-3 days until you see the "PAID" under status. When the status is PAID, Print the barcode and include it in your AOS package then you can submit your AOS Package.

THE AOS PACKAGE:

* BARCODED Cover Sheet (to be printed from web when your status is PAID online for AOS bill)

* Your OWN cover sheet listing what documents are in the package, so they're easy for the reviewer to locate

* Completed I-864 signed

* Original Employment Letter

* Most recent tax return (all forms)

* Copy of PAY STUBS for current year (showing how much money you have made year to date)

* Last 3 years Tax transcripts, W-2 and/or 1099 (any source of income) OPTIONAL

* SPONSOR: I-864 + all above documents for sponsor. Each sponsor that lives in the same household as the petitioner, should use I-864a, instead of I-864

* Make 2 extra copies of this package. Send 1 copy to the beneficiary. Make sure to write your case number in the upper right-hand corner of EVERY page including I-864.

Send the package to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

6. You should keep checking the website https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx to find out when the IV Fee Bill is available online to be PAID. Once you have PAID the IV fee bill, in a couple of days it will post as PAID on the website. Print the bar-coded sheet from the IV fee bill website and include in your IV package and overnight it to NVC.If you are unable to pay your IV Fee Bill online, you will have to wait for the bill from NVC, and pay it via mail. (Do not pay the IV Fee Bill until you have received the bill, via email, from NVC. If you have not received an email within 1-2 days (after it displays as available to be paid), contact NVC to ensure the bill is ready to be paid.)

7. Send your IV Package.

* BARCODED Cover Sheet (to be printed from web when your status is PAID online for IV bill)

* You OWN cover sheet listing what documents are in the package, so they're easy for the reviewer to locate

* Completed DS-230 part I & II and ONLY part I signed by beneficiary.

* Photocopy of the beneficiary's passport biographic data page.

* Original/certified copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate.

* Original/certified copy of beneficiary’s and petitioner’s marriage certificate.

* Original police certificates of the beneficiary.

* Original/certified copy of military record, if applicable.

* Original/certified copy of divorce decree, death certificate, etc. of previous marriage, if applicable. Make 2 extra copies of this package. Send 1 copy to the beneficiary

Send the package to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

NOW WE JUST PLAY THE WAITING GAME AGAIN.

* NVC will contact you or call NVC

* you Setup a medical exam with approved medical facility.

* NVC will advise of interview date at embassy.

* 1. NVC sets an appointment date for you and sends out your package to the US Embassy.

* 2. Embassy receives the package.

* 3. If your spouse hasn't had their medical, now is the time!

* 4. Spouse interview. make sure he/she brings the 2nd copy of the IV and AOS package you made.

HOPE THIS HELPED U AS MUCH AS IT HELPED ME. GOOD LUCK!

[jhilly143 0]

Trust me, calling USCIS or NVC will not help you out. But it is up to you and you have all the privilege

You may join NVC Oct club for details under the progress report.

Loto

I cant seem to find the link for the Oct Club. can u send me a link plz.. thanks

[LotofPatience 65]

I cant seem to find the link for the Oct Club. can u send me a link plz.. thanks

It is here - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/276525-nvc-filers-for-october-2010/

Loto

[tabndan 4]

i saw your links and read them

but i still am confused

im going to call both USCIS and NVC tomorrow

Umair Congratulations,

Loto provided you with all the info you need... He was a huge help to me I could not have done it without his and other input.

We are all in the same boat as you

Read the instructions over and over also call NVC to see if they received your case from USCIS.

When you call you will get the busy signal a lot but hang up and call again over and over until you

get in then provide them your USCIS number. If your file was received by NVC then ask the officer

for your NVC case number if one was assigned. Also read through the October 2010 tread, a lot of

good questions and information there. I am sure most of your answers will be answered there. I

know mine were. This is your first step.

Good luck with your process,