NVC Filers - September 2011

[Ryan H 3,812]

I received the AOS bill today, I must admit I was not expecting it this quickly. I botched the first OPTIN email (forgot to attach the DS-3032) so I had to send a second email with that form attached. Hopefully it the case will be converted to electronic sometime next week.

[Saylin 1,605]

I received the AOS bill today, I must admit I was not expecting it this quickly. I botched the first OPTIN email (forgot to attach the DS-3032) so I had to send a second email with that form attached. Hopefully it the case will be converted to electronic sometime next week.

Grats on getting the AOS bill. We had gotten our AOS bill the next business day after getting our case number as well.

And hoping you get an optin acceptance soon and that your IV bill invoiced as well after DS-3032 acceptance.

Got all the packages ready to send off when you can?

[CanadaLove 16]

Welcome to another NVC thread How's the NVC process coming for you? Any movement?

AFAIK, the hubby is getting his birth certificate and police check, but haven't inquired about it lately. I will the next time we chat. And cross fingers he gets the job he's after, as it's the reason why we're dragging so hard on this part of the process.

(Le sigh. I should have the patience of a proverbial SAINT by the time this is over with, right? )

[Saylin 1,605]

AFAIK, the hubby is getting his birth certificate and police check, but haven't inquired about it lately. I will the next time we chat. And cross fingers he gets the job he's after, as it's the reason why we're dragging so hard on this part of the process.

(Le sigh. I should have the patience of a proverbial SAINT by the time this is over with, right? )

I can't believe how patient you are, lol. If it were me, I'd be bothering him day and night

[CanadaLove 16]

I can't believe how patient you are, lol. If it were me, I'd be bothering him day and night

*grins* Part of it is his personality/way his brain works. I mean, this year he forgot my birthday and our anniversary. He didn't forget generally when it was, and knew within the week it was coming, but exact days escape him. The other part is pride; he wants to pay to get to Montreal himself, plus help with moving expenses (we have a bit of furniture along with most of our household goods from the 2 1/2 years I lived up there before and after the wedding). So we're aiming for a Jan/Feb. interview date; hinging upon him getting that job.

Now, if he doesn't get the job within the month, I am going to say #### it, borrow the money from my parents for his flight, medical and hotel, and then fly him down here with whatever he can stuff in a suitcase. We'll figure out getting the rest of our stuff down later.

[Saylin 1,605]

*grins* Part of it is his personality/way his brain works. I mean, this year he forgot my birthday and our anniversary. He didn't forget generally when it was, and knew within the week it was coming, but exact days escape him. The other part is pride; he wants to pay to get to Montreal himself, plus help with moving expenses (we have a bit of furniture along with most of our household goods from the 2 1/2 years I lived up there before and after the wedding). So we're aiming for a Jan/Feb. interview date; hinging upon him getting that job.

Now, if he doesn't get the job within the month, I am going to say #### it, borrow the money from my parents for his flight, medical and hotel, and then fly him down here with whatever he can stuff in a suitcase. We'll figure out getting the rest of our stuff down later.

Haha. Let's hope he gets the job so you don't have to do that

[CanadaLove 16]

Haha. Let's hope he gets the job so you don't have to do that

*snerks* Yeah. Not that I mind asking my parents for help, but just better to do it on our own.

[Saylin 1,605]

*snerks* Yeah. Not that I mind asking my parents for help, but just better to do it on our own.

Yeah, definitely.

[Dumb/Dumber 61]

Another month, another thread!

Everyone who's dealing with NVC this month can share their timelines and ask questions here

Here's some guides for those in NVC:

-http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

-http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

-http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

-http://www.visajourn...ew_Online_Forms (Canada-specific)

And some other useful links:

-http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form (template on how to email the DS-3032)

-http://travel.state..../info_5165.html (table at bottom, to see if you're eligible for Electronic Processing and/or online forms)

-https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx (payment portal)

-https://ceac.state.g...px?signout=true (site to fill out DS-261 and DS-260 for those eligible for online forms)

-http://travel.state....c/nvc_1335.html (NVC)

Phone numbers:

NVC - 603-334-0700 (press 1 then 5 to speak with an operator)

DOS - 202-663-1225 (press 1 then 0 to speak with a visa specialist)

Email addresses:

NVCInquiry@state.gov - to email DS-3032, expedite requests, and/or questions

NVCElectronic@state.gov - to email optin for EP and for scanned packages

What DOS?

[Saylin 1,605]

What DOS?

Department of State.

[kamhoe 5]

My wife received an email from NVC yesterday that they received the DS-3032 email. I checked the NVC online payment system and the IV bill is showing $404 but I am unable to select the bill for next step. I tried Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Safari but no help! Is the bill still not ready to be paid?

[Saylin 1,605]

My wife received an email from NVC yesterday that they received the DS-3032 email. I checked the NVC online payment system and the IV bill is showing $404 but I am unable to select the bill for next step. I tried Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Safari but no help! Is the bill still not ready to be paid?

When paying bills, ONLY use IE. Any other browser will give you problems.

On the payment portal, does the IV bill say 'invoiced' or 'ready to pay' or something like that?

[kamhoe 5]

When paying bills, ONLY use IE. Any other browser will give you problems.

On the payment portal, does the IV bill say 'invoiced' or 'ready to pay' or something like that?

The Payment Status only shows "NOT PAID". I don't see anything like "invoiced" or "ready to pay"! Do I have to wait for another email from NVC?

Thanks!

[caly 48]

My wife received an email from NVC yesterday that they received the DS-3032 email. I checked the NVC online payment system and the IV bill is showing $404 but I am unable to select the bill for next step. I tried Mozilla Firefox, IE, and Safari but no help! Is the bill still not ready to be paid?

Quite a few of us currently (last week) going through this stage of NVC have had this issue. The payment portal shows the IV bill as "not paid", but you cannot select it for payment, right? We had to wait till NVC sent us the IV bill via email before we were able to pay. Took about 3 days between the IV bill showing up and receiving the email. Interestingly enough, we also received our IV package coversheet almost immediately after paying the fee (before payment was done being processed).

Not sure if it's a glitch in the system or if they are changing the way they do things at NVC. Do post your experience after you make payment!

[kamhoe 5]

Quite a few of us currently (last week) going through this stage of NVC have had this issue. The payment portal shows the IV bill as "not paid", but you cannot select it for payment, right? We had to wait till NVC sent us the IV bill via email before we were able to pay. Took about 3 days between the IV bill showing up and receiving the email. Interestingly enough, we also received our IV package coversheet almost immediately after paying the fee (before payment was done being processed).

Not sure if it's a glitch in the system or if they are changing the way they do things at NVC. Do post your experience after you make payment!

Yes, yes, yes! I'm having that situation! I will see what will happen soon! Thanks!