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needhelp2   0

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Okay does anyone now how long it takes for tthe visa center to recieve the visa fees if they were mailed? I mailed it since june 3 and they still havent recieved them? How long will the rest of the process take?

My husband is getting very frustrated and keeps asking me how much longer till he gets the appt!! What should i tell him?

Any experiences you might share?

Thanks!

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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mailed visa fees? to nvc?

well, there's also the submittal of the I-864 and DS-230- what's going on with those?

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why you mail monies? why not use online payment portal ?

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You have MEP case #, or not ?

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,834

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Did you mail a personal check? If it hasn't cleared, put a stop payment on the checks and use the online payment portal.

If you have a MEP case number, then you will be required to do Electronic Processing (EP). If you have to do EP, then the NVC will electronically transfer the file to the Consulate in CDJ instead of shipping it which will save some time.

NVC will schedule an interview based on what the Consulate tells them they have available for a given time period.

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June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
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April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
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August 8, 2011: NVC received file
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September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

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I didnt know we could pay it online, my lawyer never told me about it. I asked my lawyer how she payed the money orders and she said they only mails them. Ive called the visa center like 5 times to see if theyve recieved the;m but nothing. Plus, the visa center and my lawyer told me i cant send the I-864 until they have confirmed the payment of the fees. So I m still waiting for that, (yes i have a case number)

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Did you mail a personal check? If it hasn't cleared, put a stop payment on the checks and use the online payment portal.

If you have a MEP case number, then you will be required to do Electronic Processing (EP). If you have to do EP, then the NVC will electronically transfer the file to the Consulate in CDJ instead of shipping it which will save some time.

NVC will schedule an interview based on what the Consulate tells them they have available for a given time period.

Hey i do have an MEP case number! Is that good? What do you mean by Electronic Processing? What forms should i fill out while im waiting for confirmation on the fees? I heard something about filling out form DS-160 and DS-260, is that right?

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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yes, that's good.

If you paid visa fees via check, put a stop payment on the checks on tuesday.

Tuesday morning, call up NVC, tell them you need assistance with MEP, Electronic Processing for Mexico.

online payment portal is not EP related, anyone can use the online payment portal.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Ryan H Grand Master

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Hey i do have an MEP case number! Is that good? What do you mean by Electronic Processing? What forms should i fill out while im waiting for confirmation on the fees? I heard something about filling out form DS-160 and DS-260, is that right?

Electronic Processing is where documents, forms, etc. are scanned into a PDF file and the PDF file is emailed to the NVC. You can read about some basic information about EP from this State Department link. The file will ultimately be electronically transferred to the Consulate in CDJ.

From what I know of the DS-260, it's exclusively completed and submitted online. DS-160 is for non-immigrant visas that form will not be used in your case.

Edited by Ryan H

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

needhelp2 Contributor

needhelp2   0

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yes, that's good.

If you paid visa fees via check, put a stop payment on the checks on tuesday.

Tuesday morning, call up NVC, tell them you need assistance with MEP, Electronic Processing for Mexico.

online payment portal is not EP related, anyone can use the online payment portal.

I payed with money orders. I didnt know we couldnt pay with checks. My lawyer doesnt tell me nothing!!!

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needhelp2   0

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Electronic Processing is where documents, forms, etc. are scanned into a PDF file and the PDF file is emailed to the NVC. You can read about some basic information about EP from this State Department link. The file will ultimately be electronically transferred to the Consulate in CDJ.

From what I know of the DS-260, it's exclusively completed and submitted online. DS-160 is for non-immigrant visas that form will not be used in your case.

Thats cool! I hope they dont take so long!! I noticed that the DS-260 is online right? shoud i go ahead and do it or do i have to wait for NVC to tell me or what?

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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I payed with money orders. I didnt know we couldnt pay with checks. My lawyer doesnt tell me nothing!!!

OK - check the online payment portal - it will have a record of you paying, check yer IIN, use it to log in with.

like, tonight.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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I dont have the website to it. All the info to pay online was sent to my lawyer!!1 They dont give me anything!

Do u know it?

FIRE the lawyer!

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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I dont have the website to it. All the info to pay online was sent to my lawyer!!1 They dont give me anything!

Do u know it?

https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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