Emailing I 864

[lambtoast 0]

So I am trying to email the PDF files for the I 864 and it keeps saying it's too big - even thought I have saved them as reduced files.. then split them up - still not working. can you send more than ONE email??? or all the files for the AOS have to be in one email?? I am going on hour 3 after working night shift and near tears... please someone tell me best way to handle this

[Saylin 1,605]

So I am trying to email the PDF files for the I 864 and it keeps saying it's too big - even thought I have saved them as reduced files.. then split them up - still not working. can you send more than ONE email??? or all the files for the AOS have to be in one email?? I am going on hour 3 after working night shift and near tears... please someone tell me best way to handle this

You shouldn't split them and you shouldn't email them in two messages. It should be one file and in one email message. How big is your AOS file when it's all together?

Edited September 9, 2011 by Saylin

[Tiff 0]

So I am trying to email the PDF files for the I 864 and it keeps saying it's too big - even thought I have saved them as reduced files.. then split them up - still not working. can you send more than ONE email??? or all the files for the AOS have to be in one email?? I am going on hour 3 after working night shift and near tears... please someone tell me best way to handle this

I did have the same problem with the files that were too large as PDF as well because I have to sent about 500 pages of phone logs and chats over sea. What my brother-in-law did was that he zip the file, and then he up loaded to Google docs. From there you should have a link to send to other party, and all they have to do is click on the link and download it. Hope this helps

Edited September 9, 2011 by Tiff

[bigdog 376]

Zip the files, 500 papers sounds excessive, would you read 500 pages when your desk is full?

[HeatherFeather 0]

NVC will accept a ZIP file with s download link from Google Docs? Can someone who has actually done this and had it accepted plz confirm?

Thanks,

Heather

[H&I 6]

I ran mine off and sent it express... You might want to consider that... A file that big getting lost would be a mess to do again...

[Done--Really 331]

You need a fraction of that for Canada--be logical and cut it back--way back--REALLY !!!

[Saylin 1,605]

NVC will accept a ZIP file with s download link from Google Docs? Can someone who has actually done this and had it accepted plz confirm?

Thanks,

Heather

You cannot send a link to NVC that leads to a site (like Google Docs). It has to be a FILE attached to the email.

From this page on NVC (http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_5163.html):

"Forms and documents submitted by e-mail must be scanned and attached to an e-mail message."

You need a fraction of that for Canada--be logical and cut it back--way back--REALLY !!!

The person that posted about having 500 pages isn't from Canada. According to their profile, they're from Vietnam. And Vietnam isn't even eligible for EP.

I think that person was just talking about sending a file to someone else, not NVC.

But yes, 500 pages (I think for any consulate/embassy) is way too much

[HeatherFeather 0]

Hypotheticaly, if EP and attached to an email, CAN it be a ZIP File?

[lambtoast 0]

when it's all in one file it's 37.1 mg

do they NOT take a zip file?

[Saylin 1,605]

Hypotheticaly, if EP and attached to an email, CAN it be a ZIP File?

Hmm, not sure about that. I was trying to find somewhere on NVC's site where it says it has to be a PDF, but I myself can't find it. It might be possible, but I have no idea.

when it's all in one file it's 37.1 mg

do they NOT take a zip file?

Wow, that is WAY too big. It should be under 10 MB to get through. How many pages do you have?

You might have to re-scan everything with a lower dpi/resolution.

[lambtoast 0]

oh god please don't tell me that... it's my joint sponsors tax stuff - my husband scanned it and sent it to me.. I dont even have the hard copies. I JUST WANT TO FILE THIS DAMN AOS.. oh man I am so at the end of my rope right now

Does outlook have a size restriction? I couldn't send it on Outlook express but wondering if regular Outlook would work.. I could send it from work. Does it have to come from one of the emails they have on file or can I send from work email address?

[lambtoast 0]

Ok so I am happy to say a solution was found!! And files are sent ..anyone else ever have this problem remember this: re save files as jpegs and adjust the resolution - then re save as a pdf!!! FREAKING BRILLIANT... went from 36 mgs to 6! I tell you this.. my husband owes me a lot of backrubs and sweet nothings after this whole ordeal is over...

so they send an email confirming receipt of AOS I assume?? I Hope? And now we wait for IV Fees to invoice?

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok so I am happy to say a solution was found!! And files are sent ..anyone else ever have this problem remember this: re save files as jpegs and adjust the resolution - then re save as a pdf!!! FREAKING BRILLIANT... went from 36 mgs to 6! I tell you this.. my husband owes me a lot of backrubs and sweet nothings after this whole ordeal is over...

so they send an email confirming receipt of AOS I assume?? I Hope? And now we wait for IV Fees to invoice?

Wow, I am so glad you figured that out! That was one big reduction!

You should get an auto-response email (but if you don't, don't panic, some people don't). You won't be getting any kind of email though saying your AOS is being reviewed or something. You just have to call an operator every single day and ask if there's any update on your case. Plus calling the AVR won't hurt either.

And yup, once your IV fee is invoiced, you pay that. Then you can either send in the supporting documents for the IV package or you fill out the DS-260. Doesn't matter which you do first. I personally did the DS-260 within 2 hours and then immediately emailed my IV package.

[lambtoast 0]

I got the confirmation email - so what am I waiting to tell me when I call?

so I fill out the D260 and then MAIL the documents? or email? do I have to wait for IV fee to be paid before I do D260? and what is the AVR??? god I am SO CONFUSED!!!