CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[sarah et luc 7]

Hey guys I found someone tracking DS-230 to interviews in 2008. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/126148-track-all-ds-230-to-interview/page__st__330

Has anyone seen something more recent? Something more Saylin like?

[Timosha 7]

Well i have sent Ds-3032 via email on 24th, no response yet, usually how long it takes?

Took 3 days for us.

So, how long waiting time after sending both packages?

[Saylin 1,605]

Grats to Tina.Benoy and jennie ann for getting case numbers!

Guys, to clear up some confusion. There are two links for the payment portal site.

This site: https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx?signout=true is for those doing online forms. It's where we can see the DS-261 and DS-260 and submit them online

This site: https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx is for everyone else to see the bills, pay them, and print out the cover sheets

cutiezoe, as for when the bills become available: instead of seeing NOT INVOICED, you'll see it say INVOICED. That's when you can pay it. The message will then change to IN PROGRESS while NVC processes your bill. And when it's done, it will show PAID.

Hey guys I found someone tracking DS-230 to interviews in 2008. http://www.visajourn...w/page__st__330

Has anyone seen something more recent? Something more Saylin like?

Well, the numbers on a spreadsheet like that would be all over the place since every embassy/consulate has different waiting times. It'd be better to find a specific spreadsheet for your country. I know there's a Canadian one going on, but I'm not sure if there's a France one.

[Tina.Benoy 2]

did a little research and here is your answer:

1) if you get an email saying this:

"The NVC has received the Agent of Choice selection. The Immigrant Visa

Application (DS 230) processing fee bill will be sent to the designated

agent on the case. The fee must be paid according to the instructions

before the instruction packet will be sent"

OR

2)Your IV fee is invoiced..until the DS-3032 is approved, you cannot pay the IV fee

Thanks for the homework Xelance!! Well, atleast its better to see some action after the 7 month lull!! Let's hope this gets over soon & interview dates assigned ASAP to all of us!

[xelance 31]

thanks saylin, that clears up things

[cutiezoe 3]

I think i have read few days ago from Saylin that you have to write the NVC number on the right upper corner of each documents that your going to pass? Does is really need to be typed or hand writing is alright?

Also when you said on every documents does it literally mean on every page of the AOS, DS-230? how bout on the IRS, certificate of employment? pay stubs? police clearance? Birth certificate? marriage certificate?

I'm sorry if ask this, I'm just to OC and i don't want an RFE that could delay our papers

[xelance 31]

im assuming nothing will be invoiced because of the weekend, correct?

[Saylin 1,605]

thanks saylin, that clears up things

That was my intention, to clear things up.

I think i have read few days ago from Saylin that you have to write the NVC number on the right upper corner of each documents that your going to pass? Does is really need to be typed or hand writing is alright?

Also when you said on every documents does it literally mean on every page of the AOS, DS-230? how bout on the IRS, certificate of employment? pay stubs? police clearance? Birth certificate? marriage certificate?

I'm sorry if ask this, I'm just to OC and i don't want an RFE that could delay our papers

It's not required or mandatory, but I would highly suggest it. And yes, on every single page of the AOS package (including IRS transcripts, employment letters, pay stubs, each page of the form, etc). Also, every page in the DS-230 package (all pages of the form, all certificates, etc). If you don't feel comfortable writing the case number on certain documents (like birth certificates), some people have used sticky notes and that way, it can simply be removed and no harm is done to the document.

If you don't put the case numbers, you won't get an RFE. But if one of your papers gets lost, at least it'll have a case number and can be relocated to the rest of your package.

im assuming nothing will be invoiced because of the weekend, correct?

I wouldn't think so, no.

[hindustani24 7]

Still getting SIF message :bonk:

Someone pls fix NVC's computer system.

I wouldn't mind SIF once i am done with sending AOS and DS-230 packets.

[cutiezoe 3]

That was my intention, to clear things up.

It's not required or mandatory, but I would highly suggest it. And yes, on every single page of the AOS package (including IRS transcripts, employment letters, pay stubs, each page of the form, etc). Also, every page in the DS-230 package (all pages of the form, all certificates, etc). If you don't feel comfortable writing the case number on certain documents (like birth certificates), some people have used sticky notes and that way, it can simply be removed and no harm is done to the document.

If you don't put the case numbers, you won't get an RFE. But if one of your papers gets lost, at least it'll have a case number and can be relocated to the rest of your package.

I wouldn't think so, no.

You're a Genius! You can answer everything, hehehe

Btw thanks for clearing up the site, that's why a while ago i got to open it then when i tried to open it again it's SIF and now i figured it out it's for EP

[cutiezoe 3]

another question Saylin:)

For AOS and DS-230, when i print it, what should be the size? is it A4 or 81/2x11 ( short )? also will i use both sides of the paper? or print 1 page per paper?

[Saylin 1,605]

You're a Genius! You can answer everything, hehehe

Btw thanks for clearing up the site, that's why a while ago i got to open it then when i tried to open it again it's SIF and now i figured it out it's for EP

It's not for EP, it's for those doing online forms. Two different things.

another question Saylin:)

For AOS and DS-230, when i print it, what should be the size? is it A4 or 81/2x11 ( short )? also will i use both sides of the paper? or print 1 page per paper?

Um, whatever regular paper size is, print that. And I wouldn't print on the back, just on one side.

[cutiezoe 3]

It's not for EP, it's for those doing online forms. Two different things.

Um, whatever regular paper size is, print that. And I wouldn't print on the back, just on one side.

Thanks a lot

[sarah et luc 7]

Eek I didn't write my case number on any paper. The way I see it. If the find my husbands birth certificate lying on the floor due to someone's mistake (what a stupid person anyway) I hope that in 2011 they have a way to look up cases by name and not just case number!

Also it wouldn't be a bad idea if you work at an office to print paper with your case number small in the corner. Reload this paper in your printer and when you print your documents it the case number is automatically printed on them. Except you would have to still hand write your case number on original tax transcipts and birth certificate etc. OR INVEST IN A STAMP from staples if you have extra money/time this weekend.

Also my IV packet landed in New Hampshire this morning!

Edited February 26, 2011 by sarah et luc

[biggafishy 0]

congrats to everyone that got their NVC # and IIN! I got my NVC case number and my IIN yesterday also! Gonna email my DS-3032 and mail the hardcopy soon