NVC Filers - September 2011

[rafa922 0]

NVC acknowledged receiving my cases on 9/19...waiting for my case number now with NVC. I read today that congress reached an agreement, so there won't be a government shutdown...yay!

[nickoxxy 2]

Yeah, I've seen a few recent EP cases where they got a response within a week!

And phew! I remember when I had finished with NVC and was waiting for my interview that there was a possible government shutdown coming. Thankfully, it was avoided or I would have missed my interview

Got my OPTIN e-mail acceptance ! That was really fast: I sent a request on Friday (around 7pm) and just couple minutes ago got an e-mail.

Still, I have a question. In e-mail there is following:

Foreign State Chargeability: UKRAINE

315 PLACE D'YOUVILLE, SUITE 500

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC H2Y 0A4

CANADA

What is this: "Foreign State Chargeability": UKRAINE ? Is it some how related to the fact that my wife originally came from Ukraine (she's Canadian resident though)?

Thank you.

[Dumb/Dumber 61]

Yeah, if you got a response back saying they couldn't add information, it means it was too early as they hadn't fully finished getting all your information in. But good job on sending it out again so soon. Now that you received the initial information package from NVC, then it will be accepted this time around.

And the IV bill won't be generated until a few days AFTER the DS-3032 has been accepted. So, probably next week.

And your AOS should appear as PAID very soon and then you can send the AOS package if you want to or wait till the IV is appearing as PAID, and mail them both in the same envelope at the same time.

DUMB HERE: SEND BOTH OF WHAT IN AT THE SAME TIME: DS-230 AND I-864? THANKS

[Saylin 1,605]

Just send the IV papers off. Now we're praying for no RFEs and a speedy CC. Am a bit paranoid at this point and worried we did something wrong. But I guess it's out of our hands now and all we can do is wait for the next message from the NVC

Grats on sending out the IV package. And hope you get a CC soon, like next week!

Got my OPTIN e-mail acceptance ! That was really fast: I sent a request on Friday (around 7pm) and just couple minutes ago got an e-mail.

Still, I have a question. In e-mail there is following:

Foreign State Chargeability: UKRAINE

315 PLACE D'YOUVILLE, SUITE 500

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC H2Y 0A4

CANADA

What is this: "Foreign State Chargeability": UKRAINE ? Is it some how related to the fact that my wife originally came from Ukraine (she's Canadian resident though)?

Thank you.

I answered in the email you sent me, but yes, I believe it's country of origin/citizenship. Nothing really to worry about. Just remember that since she's a Canadian resident and not citizen, she'll have to include a copy of the front and back of her resident card with the IV package. And she should bring her card with her to the interview.

DUMB HERE: SEND BOTH OF WHAT IN AT THE SAME TIME: DS-230 AND I-864? THANKS

Yes, the IV and AOS packages. Some people send them separately, others send them together.

[goonergirl 2]

Yesterday the DS-3032 was accepted, AOS bill marked paid and AOS packet mailed off! Yaaay! The IV fee bill changed from "Not Invoiced" to "Not Paid" but I still can't pay it. how long should that take to be available? I'm driving myself crazy checking the invoice page. Will an email come before the bill can be paid? Thanks!

[goonergirl 2]

Never mind, just got it and paid! Hooray!

Yesterday the DS-3032 was accepted, AOS bill marked paid and AOS packet mailed off! Yaaay! The IV fee bill changed from "Not Invoiced" to "Not Paid" but I still can't pay it. how long should that take to be available? I'm driving myself crazy checking the invoice page. Will an email come before the bill can be paid? Thanks!

[dinhdung 0]

Never mind, just got it and paid! Hooray!

Both AOS and IV package arrived at NVC 10AM Monday morning 09/26/11. Call operator this afternoon, I was told the packages haven't scanned to the system and informed me to wait about 20 days to get the answer. Does anyone have experience about how long to wait for the review doc.?

Feb. 2010: First met my wife at her house in VN.

March 2010: Filed I-129F.

May 2010: Received NOA2

Oct. 2010: First Interview requested more evidences.

Nov. 2010: Denied, case sent back to USCIS.

Feb. 2011: Received notice from USCIS. Case was expired and closed.

March 2011: Married at VN.

April 2011: Filed I-130

July 2011: Received REF for more evidences about marriage bona-fide relationship.

August 2011: Received NOA2.

August 15, 2011: NVC received the case.

Sept. 9, 2011: Case entered system.

Sept. 12, 2011: Got IIN from the operator. Able to sign in but cannot make AOS payment.

Sept. 14, 2011: Got e-mail instructed how to pay AOS fee, and DS-3020 form.

Sept. 14, 2011: Pay AOS fee, and e-mail DS-3020 from beneficiary e-mail.

Sept. 15, 2011: AOS fee shown PAID. Waiting for DS-3020 accepted to pay for IV package.

Sept. 19, 2011: DS-3020 accepted at NVC.

Sept. 22, 2011: Received e-mail IV package invoice bill.

Sept. 22, 2011: Paid IV invoice, printed out bar code.

Sept. 22, 2011: Mailed both AOS and IV packages to NVC by Express mail, will reach to NVC on Sept. 26, 2011 on the morning.

Sept, 26, 2011: NVC received both packages at 10:00AM.

[Mark/Rissana 0]

Been waiting to be able to sign in and pay at NVC only to finally relize they gave me the wrong IIN (one number short) so I kept getting a SIF. Finally called and got an operator that knew what she was talking about so the process can now start moving forward again.

[JP&BP 1]

Grats on sending out the IV package. And hope you get a CC soon, like next week!

Me too! Fingers crossed

[Saylin 1,605]

Been waiting to be able to sign in and pay at NVC only to finally relize they gave me the wrong IIN (one number short) so I kept getting a SIF. Finally called and got an operator that knew what she was talking about so the process can now start moving forward again.

When did you get your case number assigned?

[Opalie 0]

NVC acknowledged receiving my cases on 9/19...waiting for my case number now with NVC. I read today that congress reached an agreement, so there won't be a government shutdown...yay!

We are on the same date for NVC receiving the case....waiting.....waiting

Hope we hear soon, not holding my breath though. I call them everyday, but get same answer 15 - 20 days. A couple of days ago, i was hopeful when they responded with 'call back in a day or two'....waiting :-)

[cathy2904 97]

I just called the AVR - our case was completed on 26th!! Woop whoop! I needed some good news after the last couple of days of non-visa related bad news.

[Dumb/Dumber 61]

When did you get your case number assigned?

My AOS says Paid and I printed barcode sheet. Shoud I now mail out I-864 pkg? No e-mail yet that they have received the DS-3032 and I still can not pay 404.00.

[cathy2904 97]

My AOS says Paid and I printed barcode sheet. Shoud I now mail out I-864 pkg? No e-mail yet that they have received the DS-3032 and I still can not pay 404.00.

Yes, you can go ahead and do that. You will not be able to pay the IV bill until you receive the email with the instructions.

[goonergirl 2]

Congrats!!! That's great news!

Our IV bill was marked paid in about 18 hours! So I'm off to post it soon. Yaay! Hope our case is closed as quickly as yours! I'll be interested to see when you get scheduled for an interview.

P.S. We have the same wedding anniversary

I just called the AVR - our case was completed on 26th!! Woop whoop! I needed some good news after the last couple of days of non-visa related bad news.