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[unknowKhmer 0]

15 days is for premium processing (work visa, etc). Mine said the same thing but there was a second piece of paper in the envelope that said to call in 60 days if no approval.

hmm, i don't see a second piece of paper. I got 4 mails (same day) from USCIS and all said the same thing.

[kerran 4]

hmm, i don't see a second piece of paper. I got 4 mails (same day) from USCIS and all said the same thing.

Maybe they stopped sending those out. A few people on here got it too.

[Collie 122]

Congrats Kopite!

[OKflyboy 35]

Been calling NVC all day. Busy.

So if I never get through, will they email or mail me the case number eventually?

[bryn&ellen 13]

Been calling NVC all day. Busy.

So if I never get through, will they email or mail me the case number eventually?

Yes, they normally email us. When I called about my mother's case, they told me the case number and the next day, they emailed me the case number, invoice ID number. Another emails for choice of agent request to fill up and another email to pay for AOS. I got my dad's case number all ready but no emails yet to start the next steps. Now, i'm preparing to send the Affidavit of Support because I don't have to pay for it anymore, but I can't send it yet though, because I need the barcode cover sheet for my dad's case.

[OKflyboy 35]

Yes, they normally email us. When I called about my mother's case, they told me the case number and the next day, they emailed me the case number, invoice ID number. Another emails for choice of agent request to fill up and another email to pay for AOS. I got my dad's case number all ready but no emails yet to start the next steps. Now, i'm preparing to send the Affidavit of Support because I don't have to pay for it anymore, but I can't send it yet though, because I need the barcode cover sheet for my dad's case.

Good.

Thanks!

[livstrong 15]

Ok so finally I sent reply back for RFE today. Just wondering if anyone else also received RFE from CSC and how long is it normally these days to get a reply (and by that I mean approval ) back after the package is received by the service center.

[OKflyboy 35]

Got the number! Woohoo!

[Gumbolette 58]

OMG! I think I need a drink.

The NVC just sent me an email saying that my Expedite Processing application is approved..

" The U.S Embassy or COnsulate is willing to expedite this case once we have all the fees, forms, and documents. You can pay your fees

and submit DS -260 at ceac.state.gov."

All forms and payment portals are not yet accessible for me. I tried logging in to pay fees and possibly DS 260 but not yet ready.

KERRAN, JO-Bel, how does did it take until you were able to pay the fees and online forms to be available?

This is moving awfully fast. Thank you Jesus!

[OKflyboy 35]

Can't edit the previous post, sorry.

With the AoS, how far back the pay stubs should go? Six months, three, only the latest? Also I believe the taxes can be for the previous year only, not necessarily 3 years? Our income back then was too low anyway. In fact, even the last tax return is not gonna impress them. My husband has changed jobs since then. That's why I think pay stubs should be more important. In any case, how relevant our papers are if we're using a joint sponsor? Probably not much?

Edited January 14, 2014 by OKflyboy

[kerran 4]

KERRAN, JO-Bel, how does did it take until you were able to pay the fees and online forms to be available?

This is moving awfully fast. Thank you Jesus!

It took 2 days after paying the fees for the form to be available. I'm now able to pay the IV fee but only on one case so I'm waiting for the next case (hopefully tomorrow)

[Gumbolette 58]

KERRAN, JO-Bel, how does did it take until you were able to pay the fees and online forms to be available?

This is moving awfully fast. Thank you Jesus!

It took 2 days after paying the fees for the form to be available. I'm now able to pay the IV fee but only on one case so I'm waiting for the next case (hopefully tomorrow)

Which one became available first before you to do anything?

Choice of agent form? of AOS invoice?

Im fixing to be overwhelmed. lol

Which one to do first. Im so scared I'll make a mistake and delay this process.

[kerran 4]

Which one became available first before you to do anything?

Choice of agent form? of AOS invoice?

Im fixing to be overwhelmed. lol

Which one to do first. Im so scared I'll make a mistake and delay this process.

Lol" I understand your anxiety. The Choice of agent appeared first, when I filled that out then the AOS became available. With one case both the AOS and IV became available sooner than the other even though they were both done the same time.

Since your case is being expedited then they'll probably enable them all at the same time. Don't get overwhelmed, just one at a time. There are walk-through videos on YouTube that you might find helpful in filling out these forms.

[Jo-bel 0]

OMG! I think I need a drink.

The NVC just sent me an email saying that my Expedite Processing application is approved..

" The U.S Embassy or COnsulate is willing to expedite this case once we have all the fees, forms, and documents. You can pay your fees

and submit DS -260 at ceac.state.gov."

All forms and payment portals are not yet accessible for me. I tried logging in to pay fees and possibly DS 260 but not yet ready.

KERRAN, JO-Bel, how does did it take until you were able to pay the fees and online forms to be available?

This is moving awfully fast. Thank you Jesus!

This is good news! I decided not to expedite mine at the Embassy, my mom could have an interview last Jan 7th. But I think it's a good idea to expedite it at the embassy because the available interview date this January is on the last week and then March.

Did NVC tell you if they will forward it at the embassy/consulate? In my mom's case as I told you, it was forwarded at the embassy 24 hrs after the expedite request was approved. They advised me not to pay or submit anything at NVC but bring the documents and payment during the interview. After 5 dates, I set the interview date.

As I said my previous post, be sure where to submit the documents. If it will be at NVC, once you submit the documents I read in one post (not my personal experience) that they advised to put outside the envelop the case number and for expedite process.

I guess it's better if they will forwarded right away at the embassy because after 5 days u can set the appointment and bring all the document and pay during your mom's interview. She can have the interview by the end of the month... But be sure before you set an appointment she should have enough time for medical and for you to forward all the documents from US to your mom. Be sure all the document will be fill out correctly and complete list of documents.

Thanks

[Jo-bel 0]

* I wanted to edit my post but I accidentally tapped "report"... anyways I meant "5 days" not 5 dates. LOL