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Maria_Francesca Apprentice

Maria_Francesca   0

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regarding the 1st part of the ds-230, can i as the petitioner send that or will it have to come from the philippines where the parents im petioning resides?

thank you

If you are their agent, then DS-230 with all the supporting docs should come from YOU; however, DS-230 MUST be signed by your parents!

2010-10-04: I-130 Sent for both parents via Express mail in one envelope.

2010-10-08: NOA1 email and text notification received. Both checks cashed.

2010-10-08: Case numbers assigned: both cases sent to California Service Center. Cases available online.

2010-10-15: NOA1 hardcopy received by mail.

2010-10-18: Both cases "Touched" online.

2011-01-21: NOA2 email received. Cases approved in 3.5 months.

2011-01-27: NVC entered both cases in the system. Auto update by phone.

2011-01-28: Called NVC to update my email address.

2011-01-29: NOA2 hardcopy received by mail.

2011-01-31: NVC sent me emails about AOS fee and Choice of Agent forms. Paid AOS fee of $88.

2011-02-01: Sent Choice of Agent forms to NVC via regular mail.

2011-02-02: AOS fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-03: Mailed 2 forms (for both parents) I-864EZ, Affidavit Of Support to NVC.

2011-02-04: Called NVC: Choice of Agent forms received on Feb 3, 2011

2011-02-07: Called NVC: IV Bill fee is ready to be paid. $404x2 paid for both parents online.

2011-02-08: IV Bill fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-09: Received email from NVC asking to complete an Application for Immigrant Visa.

2011-02-12: Mailed DS-230 packets for both parents to NVC via express mail.

2011-02-14: Recieved USPS confirmation that DS-230 packets were delivered to NVC on FEB 14, 2011.

2011-03-01: Called NVC: they received DS-230 and biographic data on FEB 28, 2011.

2011-03-11: Both cases completed!

2011-03-26: Received email from NVC: interview for parents scheduled for May 9, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

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If you are their agent, then DS-230 with all the supporting docs should come from YOU; however, DS-230 MUST be signed by your parents!

Thank you for replying, can i send a scanned copy or do they need to send the origingal back to me then i send it to nvc?

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Thank you for replying, can i send a scanned copy or do they need to send the origingal back to me then i send it to nvc?

I had my parents sign the forms when I was visiting them in Belarus a few months ago. I would suggest you call NVC at (603) 334-0700 and ask whether a scanned copy is OK. I assume it is OK but would call to double check.

Also, as per http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html:

Are there any specific DS-230 instructions?

Please fill out the DS-230 Part I and Part II completely. Mark questions that do not apply to the applicant with “N/A”.

Note: You should only sign Part I. Part II of the form you will sign during your visa interview.

Questions

If your have any questions about completing the DS-230 Part I, please contact the National Visa Center (NVC) @ (603) 334-0700

Good luck!

2010-10-04: I-130 Sent for both parents via Express mail in one envelope.

2010-10-08: NOA1 email and text notification received. Both checks cashed.

2010-10-08: Case numbers assigned: both cases sent to California Service Center. Cases available online.

2010-10-15: NOA1 hardcopy received by mail.

2010-10-18: Both cases "Touched" online.

2011-01-21: NOA2 email received. Cases approved in 3.5 months.

2011-01-27: NVC entered both cases in the system. Auto update by phone.

2011-01-28: Called NVC to update my email address.

2011-01-29: NOA2 hardcopy received by mail.

2011-01-31: NVC sent me emails about AOS fee and Choice of Agent forms. Paid AOS fee of $88.

2011-02-01: Sent Choice of Agent forms to NVC via regular mail.

2011-02-02: AOS fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-03: Mailed 2 forms (for both parents) I-864EZ, Affidavit Of Support to NVC.

2011-02-04: Called NVC: Choice of Agent forms received on Feb 3, 2011

2011-02-07: Called NVC: IV Bill fee is ready to be paid. $404x2 paid for both parents online.

2011-02-08: IV Bill fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-09: Received email from NVC asking to complete an Application for Immigrant Visa.

2011-02-12: Mailed DS-230 packets for both parents to NVC via express mail.

2011-02-14: Recieved USPS confirmation that DS-230 packets were delivered to NVC on FEB 14, 2011.

2011-03-01: Called NVC: they received DS-230 and biographic data on FEB 28, 2011.

2011-03-11: Both cases completed!

2011-03-26: Received email from NVC: interview for parents scheduled for May 9, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

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I called NVC from the number you gave me, the ds-230 both part 1 and part 2 needs to be mailed to NVC they dont take photocopies or scanned, its either mailed from Philippines or sent to us then mailed to NVC, i would tell my wife's parents to send it to us here in florida and we will forward to NVC, its easier to track if mailed in US to NVC than Philippines to NVC.

I will be sending the i-864 this week and hopefully will get the ds-230 mailed to NVC by next week.

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I called NVC from the number you gave me, the ds-230 both part 1 and part 2 needs to be mailed to NVC they dont take photocopies or scanned, its either mailed from Philippines or sent to us then mailed to NVC, i would tell my wife's parents to send it to us here in florida and we will forward to NVC, its easier to track if mailed in US to NVC than Philippines to NVC.

I will be sending the i-864 this week and hopefully will get the ds-230 mailed to NVC by next week.

Thanks for an update!

So, do you guys have all the supporting docs to file with DS-230? See this link for more info: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut

Send your IV Package (USPS Express mail gives tracking and essentially insures delivery)

Below are the package contents:

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

Your 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.

2 2"X2" (5X5cm) color passport photos of beneficiary as per passport specifications. Department of State IV Packet

Make 2 extra copies of this package. Send 1 copy to the beneficiary

Once everything has been sent in, it's time to wait.

2010-10-04: I-130 Sent for both parents via Express mail in one envelope.

2010-10-08: NOA1 email and text notification received. Both checks cashed.

2010-10-08: Case numbers assigned: both cases sent to California Service Center. Cases available online.

2010-10-15: NOA1 hardcopy received by mail.

2010-10-18: Both cases "Touched" online.

2011-01-21: NOA2 email received. Cases approved in 3.5 months.

2011-01-27: NVC entered both cases in the system. Auto update by phone.

2011-01-28: Called NVC to update my email address.

2011-01-29: NOA2 hardcopy received by mail.

2011-01-31: NVC sent me emails about AOS fee and Choice of Agent forms. Paid AOS fee of $88.

2011-02-01: Sent Choice of Agent forms to NVC via regular mail.

2011-02-02: AOS fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-03: Mailed 2 forms (for both parents) I-864EZ, Affidavit Of Support to NVC.

2011-02-04: Called NVC: Choice of Agent forms received on Feb 3, 2011

2011-02-07: Called NVC: IV Bill fee is ready to be paid. $404x2 paid for both parents online.

2011-02-08: IV Bill fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-09: Received email from NVC asking to complete an Application for Immigrant Visa.

2011-02-12: Mailed DS-230 packets for both parents to NVC via express mail.

2011-02-14: Recieved USPS confirmation that DS-230 packets were delivered to NVC on FEB 14, 2011.

2011-03-01: Called NVC: they received DS-230 and biographic data on FEB 28, 2011.

2011-03-11: Both cases completed!

2011-03-26: Received email from NVC: interview for parents scheduled for May 9, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

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I didnt know i needed all that, thanks for letting me know they have all the stuff but we were wondering when they will need it, i will have them send it to us so we can forward to NVC thanks again

You NEED to send all those docs and pictures (biographic data NVC called them) with parents' DS-230. Your case will not be completed until NVC receives those docs (originals plus certified translations, if not in English.

It is better to mail DS-230 with all the docs together.

Have you mailed the Affidavit of Support yet?

Good luck!

2010-10-04: I-130 Sent for both parents via Express mail in one envelope.

2010-10-08: NOA1 email and text notification received. Both checks cashed.

2010-10-08: Case numbers assigned: both cases sent to California Service Center. Cases available online.

2010-10-15: NOA1 hardcopy received by mail.

2010-10-18: Both cases "Touched" online.

2011-01-21: NOA2 email received. Cases approved in 3.5 months.

2011-01-27: NVC entered both cases in the system. Auto update by phone.

2011-01-28: Called NVC to update my email address.

2011-01-29: NOA2 hardcopy received by mail.

2011-01-31: NVC sent me emails about AOS fee and Choice of Agent forms. Paid AOS fee of $88.

2011-02-01: Sent Choice of Agent forms to NVC via regular mail.

2011-02-02: AOS fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-03: Mailed 2 forms (for both parents) I-864EZ, Affidavit Of Support to NVC.

2011-02-04: Called NVC: Choice of Agent forms received on Feb 3, 2011

2011-02-07: Called NVC: IV Bill fee is ready to be paid. $404x2 paid for both parents online.

2011-02-08: IV Bill fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-09: Received email from NVC asking to complete an Application for Immigrant Visa.

2011-02-12: Mailed DS-230 packets for both parents to NVC via express mail.

2011-02-14: Recieved USPS confirmation that DS-230 packets were delivered to NVC on FEB 14, 2011.

2011-03-01: Called NVC: they received DS-230 and biographic data on FEB 28, 2011.

2011-03-11: Both cases completed!

2011-03-26: Received email from NVC: interview for parents scheduled for May 9, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

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Hello everyone and Happy Holidays! Just was hoping to find someone who sent his or her I-130 for parents in October 2010 or around that time. What is your status now? I filed for both parents on Oct 4, 2010 and received NOA1 on October 8, 2010. Since then both applications have been "touched" once with the last update on October 18, 2010. It's been only 2 months since I sent the forms but I am wondering if anyone got his or her NOA2 yet if you filed in the summer for example. Both of my applications were sent to California Service Center. Thanks and good luck to all of you!

/hello,

My sister filed I-130 for both of my parents last June 2010, already send to NVC about the choice of agent and also paid AOS online last JAN 4, 2011. After that, she don't hear news or updates of the application. It's been already 9 months since.

I've seen in your case / timeline that you send affidavit of support to NVC after AOS was paid . Did the NVC advise you to send it to them or not? I just think maybe because my sis failed to send that document that is why it takes so long. Pls help me enlighten.

appreciate your response

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/hello,

My sister filed I-130 for both of my parents last June 2010, already send to NVC about the choice of agent and also paid AOS online last JAN 4, 2011. After that, she don't hear news or updates of the application. It's been already 9 months since.

I've seen in your case / timeline that you send affidavit of support to NVC after AOS was paid . Did the NVC advise you to send it to them or not? I just think maybe because my sis failed to send that document that is why it takes so long. Pls help me enlighten.

appreciate your response

from my understanding as soon as you pay the aos fee the $404 you can send the affidavit of support and the ds-230

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from my understanding as soon as you pay the aos fee the $404 you can send the affidavit of support and the ds-230

Even without the notice yet from the NVC that she can send the affidavit of support? or should she wait for the go signal from them?

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Even without the notice yet from the NVC that she can send the affidavit of support? or should she wait for the go signal from them?

Sorry to hear your sister lost so much time! With NVC, it is better to be proactive! So now, she should call NVC as soon as possible. Here is the link to NVC Contact info: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3177.html)

She should talk to an operator to update her email address and to get the most recent case status update NVC number (603) 334-0700. Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Also, if your sister has an Invoice Identification number, let her log in to the Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center. She can use this link: https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

From there, she can print Document Cover Sheets that need to be attached to both AOS and DS-230 packages.

It is better to always include these Cover Sheets because NVC use them to track your case. In other words, with these Cover Sheets this process will go faster.

So, please ask her to call NVC first and go from there!

Good luck to you! And let me know if you have any other questions!

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2010-10-04: I-130 Sent for both parents via Express mail in one envelope.

2010-10-08: NOA1 email and text notification received. Both checks cashed.

2010-10-08: Case numbers assigned: both cases sent to California Service Center. Cases available online.

2010-10-15: NOA1 hardcopy received by mail.

2010-10-18: Both cases "Touched" online.

2011-01-21: NOA2 email received. Cases approved in 3.5 months.

2011-01-27: NVC entered both cases in the system. Auto update by phone.

2011-01-28: Called NVC to update my email address.

2011-01-29: NOA2 hardcopy received by mail.

2011-01-31: NVC sent me emails about AOS fee and Choice of Agent forms. Paid AOS fee of $88.

2011-02-01: Sent Choice of Agent forms to NVC via regular mail.

2011-02-02: AOS fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-03: Mailed 2 forms (for both parents) I-864EZ, Affidavit Of Support to NVC.

2011-02-04: Called NVC: Choice of Agent forms received on Feb 3, 2011

2011-02-07: Called NVC: IV Bill fee is ready to be paid. $404x2 paid for both parents online.

2011-02-08: IV Bill fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-09: Received email from NVC asking to complete an Application for Immigrant Visa.

2011-02-12: Mailed DS-230 packets for both parents to NVC via express mail.

2011-02-14: Recieved USPS confirmation that DS-230 packets were delivered to NVC on FEB 14, 2011.

2011-03-01: Called NVC: they received DS-230 and biographic data on FEB 28, 2011.

2011-03-11: Both cases completed!

2011-03-26: Received email from NVC: interview for parents scheduled for May 9, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

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I am confused here...how many fees do we have to pay?!?!?! I'm looking at people's time lines and they have checked cashed then AOS fee & IV Bill fee that's $404. Is that on top of the $420 that I sent?!?!?!

"Now Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Heb. 11:1

My Parent's Timeline

2011-03-14: Mailed application to USCIS

2011-03-16: Application was recieved NOA1 to follow in the mail.

2011-03-21: Received text stating application recieved 03/16/2011.

2011-03-28: Received NOA1 for both petition in the mail.

2011-06-20: Received NOA2 for both petition in the mail. (APPROVED!!)

--- NVC ---

2011-07-21: Haven't heard anything from NVC. Called them and was informed that the Approved Petition was received 2011-06-18. What's taking them so long?!?!?!

2011-07-22: Back on track! Called the 24 hr hotline and got the NVC Number (^__^)

2011-07-23: My parents e-mailed NVC and filed DS-3032 electronically.

2011-07-25: I received an e-mail stating that I am the Choice of Agent for my Parents.

2011-07-25: Called NVC and I got their Invoice Identification Number!!!

2011-07-26: Made online payment for AOS Bill.

2011-07-27: Made online payment for IV Bill.

2011-07-29: AOS payment posted PAID

2011-09-27: Sent AOS, DS-230 & supporting documents to NVC.

2011-10-19: CASE COMPLETE

2011-11-17: Medical Complete

2011-12-08: INTERVIEW!!! - MOM got approved. DAD on AP!!!

2011-12-16: DAD was issued a visa

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I am confused here...how many fees do we have to pay?!?!?! I'm looking at people's time lines and they have checked cashed then AOS fee & IV Bill fee that's $404. Is that on top of the $420 that I sent?!?!?!

Yes. Sorry to dissapoint you.

$420 to USCIS for each I-130.

$88 to NVC for AOS

$404 to NVC for each immigrant visa so your parents (or whoever you are applying for) do not need to pay for their visa during the interview.

Good luck!

Edited by Maria_Francesca

2010-10-04: I-130 Sent for both parents via Express mail in one envelope.

2010-10-08: NOA1 email and text notification received. Both checks cashed.

2010-10-08: Case numbers assigned: both cases sent to California Service Center. Cases available online.

2010-10-15: NOA1 hardcopy received by mail.

2010-10-18: Both cases "Touched" online.

2011-01-21: NOA2 email received. Cases approved in 3.5 months.

2011-01-27: NVC entered both cases in the system. Auto update by phone.

2011-01-28: Called NVC to update my email address.

2011-01-29: NOA2 hardcopy received by mail.

2011-01-31: NVC sent me emails about AOS fee and Choice of Agent forms. Paid AOS fee of $88.

2011-02-01: Sent Choice of Agent forms to NVC via regular mail.

2011-02-02: AOS fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-03: Mailed 2 forms (for both parents) I-864EZ, Affidavit Of Support to NVC.

2011-02-04: Called NVC: Choice of Agent forms received on Feb 3, 2011

2011-02-07: Called NVC: IV Bill fee is ready to be paid. $404x2 paid for both parents online.

2011-02-08: IV Bill fee status online: PAID. Printed Document Cover Sheet.

2011-02-09: Received email from NVC asking to complete an Application for Immigrant Visa.

2011-02-12: Mailed DS-230 packets for both parents to NVC via express mail.

2011-02-14: Recieved USPS confirmation that DS-230 packets were delivered to NVC on FEB 14, 2011.

2011-03-01: Called NVC: they received DS-230 and biographic data on FEB 28, 2011.

2011-03-11: Both cases completed!

2011-03-26: Received email from NVC: interview for parents scheduled for May 9, 2011 in Warsaw, Poland.

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Yes. Sorry to dissapoint you.

$420 to USCIS for each I-130.

$88 to NVC for AOS

$404 to NVC for each immigrant visa so your parents (or whoever you are applying for) do not need to pay for their visa during the interview.

Good luck!

Well it's US immigration.. know who you're dealing with... so in addition to what is said above .. you should consider the Medical Appointment Fee.. DHL/other fee for Visa Delivery, Airplane Ticket. it gets pricey.

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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