CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[xelance 31]

IF we mention about financial hardship, won't it cound work against during the interview? Thanks

It doesnt matter to me, because I have a co-sponsor...maybe it would work against you if you are the sole sponsor, but I doubt it. It is very hard to live in California with 125 % of the poverty level for 2 people, so I am sure they would understand if you said you are struggling.

[lucas_34 4]

Erick - congratulations on the expedite with NVC. All the best!

[lucas_34 4]

Dear All - will I be able to see if/when NVC enters my AOS and IV Package into their system? Or is this something you could only get from an operator when you call? I've submitted AOS and IV package yesterday and today received FedEx confirmation that NVC has received it.

[Saylin 1,605]

Dear All - will I be able to see if/when NVC enters my AOS and IV Package into their system? Or is this something you could only get from an operator when you call? I've submitted AOS and IV package yesterday and today received FedEx confirmation that NVC has received it.

You will only be able to tell from an operator. Sometimes the AVR updates when they receive it, but don't depend on the AVR. Calling an operator is your best bet to know when the packages are entered into the system.

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Only the medicals, and at the consulate nothing.

Are you sure? I thought you had to pay there for them to ship your passport back to you.

[xelance 31]

Are you sure? I thought you had to pay there for them to ship your passport back to you.

yep...you do unfortunately. Its about $30 for us in Colombia.

[Never_lose_hope 10]

yep...you do unfortunately. Its about $30 for us in Colombia.

In Romania all the people approved get the visa in the same day.

[Me and my wife 9]

It doesnt matter to me, because I have a co-sponsor...maybe it would work against you if you are the sole sponsor, but I doubt it. It is very hard to live in California with 125 % of the poverty level for 2 people, so I am sure they would understand if you said you are struggling.

Thanks Xelance. I have noticed that the link to alert in USCIS has been removed. Thanks for sharing your story. Best of luck for the rest of the process

[Saylin 1,605]

Are you sure? I thought you had to pay there for them to ship your passport back to you.

For Canada, they ship the passport and visa back by DHL. It's free, but you have to pick it up at designated DHL locations. They have recently given an option for it to be shipped to your doorstep, but it's about $15. Read all about it here: http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/us_courier_information

In Romania all the people approved get the visa in the same day.

Wow, same day? Very nice!

[xelance 31]

hey me and my wife, I have the screenshot of the webpage saved. If you want it, I can easily email it to you!

Thanks Xelance. I have noticed that the link to alert in USCIS has been removed. Thanks for sharing your story. Best of luck for the rest of the process

see my above comment

For Canada, they ship the passport and visa back by DHL. It's free, but you have to pick it up at designated DHL locations. They have recently given an option for it to be shipped to your doorstep, but it's about $15. Read all about it here: http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/us_courier_information

Wow, same day? Very nice!

you lucky Canadians! It takes about 4 days (at least) for them to mail it to you in Colombia, and of course..like everything else I have encountered so far...you have to pay for it! Also, they make it a total pain in the butt to pick it up at Domesa locations (equivalent of DHL), which would actually be better for us since the mail system in Colombia can be quite shaky.

Edited March 24, 2011 by xelance

[Saylin 1,605]

you lucky Canadians! It takes about 4 days (at least) for them to mail it to you in Colombia, and of course..like everything else I have encountered so far...you have to pay for it! Also, they make it a total pain in the butt to pick it up at Domesa locations (equivalent of DHL), which would actually be better for us since the mail system in Colombia can be quite shaky.

Yes, I'm so glad they switched to DHL last year and that we don't have to pay for the service. It can take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks to get it here in Canada. It depends how fast the visa is printed and then where in Canada it's getting shipped to. I live in Montreal, so it won't take long for the visa to ship from the consulate to the DHL location. Then it's just a 40 minute drive from my house to pick it up. And unlike other countries (like Columbia), the mail system here is pretty reliable.

[I&M 1]

Thanks Xelance. I have noticed that the link to alert in USCIS has been removed. Thanks for sharing your story. Best of luck for the rest of the process

I just google it and i think USCIS transffred it but here the link that works:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextoid=d06835e66570e210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Payment Portal still not updated today. IV Bill box is not there for me to pay although it says its available to pay I can't.

[KarenB 0]

Payment Portal still not updated today. IV Bill box is not there for me to pay although it says its available to pay I can't.

Have you called and spoken with an operator? Yesterday they told me it was because the fee had not been invoiced yet and to wait a couple of day . i wander if it is a computer glitch, i will call again today and see what happened.

Payment Portal still not updated today. IV Bill box is not there for me to pay although it says its available to pay I can't.

Have you called and spoken with an operator? Yesterday they told me it was because the fee had not been invoiced yet and to wait a couple of day . i wander if it is a computer glitch, i will call again today and see what happened.

[ceyhunihal 6]

Payment Portal still not updated today. IV Bill box is not there for me to pay although it says its available to pay I can't.

I have the same thing,was expecting it today to see the box(IV bill) but still not there.