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Hi,

So I just paid $404 and received an email titled "Receipt for IV Case." I know the next step is sending in a DS-230 packet. But where is the instruction. Where can I find what to be included in the packet besides the DS-230 form. Will NVC inform me about this? I'm so confused and behind. Please help. Thanks.

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Hi,

So I just paid $404 and received an email titled "Receipt for IV Case." I know the next step is sending in a DS-230 packet. But where is the instruction. Where can I find what to be included in the packet besides the DS-230 form. Will NVC inform me about this? I'm so confused and behind. Please help. Thanks.

Just wait, you should received a letter from NVC with the checkilist. :thumbs:

I-130 (Spouse of USC)

USCIS Stage

July 11 2011: Mailed from APO, AP address

July 16 2011: Delivered in Chicago Lock Box Facility

July 18 2011: Received notification via email with the receipt number NOA 1

July 25 2011: Received NOA1 (hard copy)

August 1 2011: Touched

February 16 2012: Approved!!!! (Received E-Mail from USCIS) NOA 2

It took 213 days before we got our NOA 2

NVC Stage

February 24 2012: NVC received the documents from USCIS

February 24 2012: Sent an email to NVC regarding DS 3032 (Assign an Agent)

February 27 2012: Case number assigned by National Visa Center

February 28 2012: Received an email from NVC telling me that they already received my DS 3032 (Assign an Agent) Now waiting for IIN

February 28 2012: Called NVC and I got my Invoice ID number, they told me to wait for the email before I can pay for it

February 29 2012: Received I-864/DS230 Invoice via E-Mail

February 29 2012: Paid I-864/IN PROCESS

February 29 2012: I-864 mailed from APO address (overseas)

March 1 2012: I-864 showing as PAID on the website

March 5 2012: I-864 Delivered at NVC (Portsmouth, NH)

March 8 2012: I-864 Approved!

April 8 2012: Sent DS 230

April 13 2012: Paid IV Bill (IN PROCESS)/NVC Received DS 230

April 17 2012: IV Bill showing as Paid on the website

May 3 2012: Case Completed (Interview date scheduled for 8th June 2012)

June 8 2012: Interview APPROVED!

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Hi,

So I just paid $404 and received an email titled "Receipt for IV Case." I know the next step is sending in a DS-230 packet. But where is the instruction. Where can I find what to be included in the packet besides the DS-230 form. Will NVC inform me about this? I'm so confused and behind. Please help. Thanks.

Hang on it should be coming very soon is the next step!

I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

I-130 NOA1 2012/01/24

I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

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Within a couple of days you'll receive the email with the information you need.

Married: 6/17/11

I-130 Sent: 7/9/11

NOA1 : 7/14/11

I-129F Sent: 7/21/11

NOA1: 7/21/11

NOA2: 8/22/11

NVC Received: 8/24/11

NVC Left: 8/26/11

Consulate Received: 9/5/11

Packet 4 Received: 10/4/11

Medical Done: 11/7/11

Interview: 11/23/11

Approved: 11/23/11

Changed to CR1: 12/16/11

Medical Re-Done: 1/5/12

Waiting for Issuance of Visa.........

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I never received an email, actually, I just did, after sending the IV package, but it doesn't list what you're supposed to send.

Look at the guides here, they are accurate.

All the instructions are online: on the receipt page for the IV fee, there's a button which says "instructions". It takes you to a page where you have more details about the process.

I did not find it as helpful as the guides on this website though.

CR1 Visa

USCIS STAGE: 16 days No expedite request but USC residing abroad
NVC STAGE: 19 days from case # to case complete
03/27/12: interview at Paris embassy - APPROVED
04/12/12: POE San Diego

ROC
01/15/14: sent I-751 application

05/14/14: received card production notification by e-mail, approval date 05/13

Naturalization

02/01/24: N-400 submitted online; Biometrics reuse notice received immediately online; "case being actively reviewed" after a couple hours

02/09/24: received NOA1 by mail

02/10/24: received biometrics reuse notice by mail

04/08/24: interview scheduled for 05/14. Received "We have taken an action in your case" email.

05/14/24: approved at interview, same-day oath ceremony in San Francisco 🥳 🇺🇸

 

Passport

06/10/24: application submitted at post office for passport book and card, paid for expedited processing and shipping

06/24/24: received email notification that passport was approved, then shipped with tracking number

06/25/24: passport received

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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padoo - read all pages at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

Be certain to click through any links as well, as there will be MORE INFO .

Good Luck !

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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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We are at this stage aswell and have no recieved any real "instructions" from the NVC on what to do next, we have been calling them and asking and they have said they are now waiting on the two sets of paperwork! They provided me with a website link in the email they sent me once the fees were paid though so have a quick look through your email and you should find it in there somewhere! :)

Also we have everything together but in some places i have read i need to send original forms and in some it states not to send originals. Does anyone know what the correct process is (we cant seem to get through to the option of speaking to an operator when we call the NVC anymore)?

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April 1st - Present

1st April 2014: Filed I-751 (with divorce waiver)

4th April 2014: Received NOA (1 year extension)

April 20th 2014: Filed for divorce

12th May 2015: Received second biometric appointment letter due to rescheduling my first appointment

May 28th 2014: Biometrics taken in Louisville, KY

October 31 2014: Received RFE requesting final divorce judgment

22nd January 2015: Received final divorce judgment & submitted to VSC

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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USArmy... this seemed exceptionally clear to me ->

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

but that's part of the first link I provided.

What's up with clicking links, reading content?

If yer not on a PC, please get on a PC, sometime soonish? Reading VJ via a handphone is sometime problematic, for 'finding more info'.

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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USArmy... this seemed exceptionally clear to me ->

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

but that's part of the first link I provided.

What's up with clicking links, reading content?

If yer not on a PC, please get on a PC, sometime soonish? Reading VJ via a handphone is sometime problematic, for 'finding more info'.

Yes, thank you, i have just read in other places that originial documents are not required and wanted to double check i was doing the corrent thing. Its not that im being ignorant i just like to know exactly what im doing :)

February 2010: Met online via social networking site

1st July 2010: Met for the first time in Lake Charles, LA [11 days]

9th August 2010: Got Engaged!

September 2010: Met for the second time in Lake Charles, LA [2 weeks]

December 2010: Met for the third time in Lake Charles, LA [3 months]

18th February 2011: Got Married!

May 2011: Met for the fourth time in London, UK [2 weeks]

CR-1 Visa

USCIS

21st July 2011 - 14th December 2011

September 2012: Met for the fith time in Lake Charles, LA [3 months]

NVC

4th January 2012 - 23th January 2012

EMBASSY

25th January 2012 - 23rd March 2012

NEW LIFE IN THE USA

5th April 2012: POE: Houston, TX, USA!!

7th May 2012: Greencard arrived in mail

Remove the Conditions on Residence Petition

USCIS

April 1st - Present

1st April 2014: Filed I-751 (with divorce waiver)

4th April 2014: Received NOA (1 year extension)

April 20th 2014: Filed for divorce

12th May 2015: Received second biometric appointment letter due to rescheduling my first appointment

May 28th 2014: Biometrics taken in Louisville, KY

October 31 2014: Received RFE requesting final divorce judgment

22nd January 2015: Received final divorce judgment & submitted to VSC

25th January 2015: Called USCIS Military hotline to enquire on gaining an extension in order to enlist in United States Army & was advised to make infopass appointment at local office as processing will take longer than 6 months on my application.

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padoo - read all pages at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

Be certain to click through any links as well, as there will be MORE INFO .

Good Luck !

I was reading on all the documents required to be submitted to the NVC... It states that you have to send the originals or certified copies... my confusion is... all these documents can be sent by e-mail as PDFs once you enroll in the EP?

thanks!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Japan
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Yes, thank you, i have just read in other places that originial documents are not required and wanted to double check i was doing the corrent thing. Its not that im being ignorant i just like to know exactly what im doing :)

Hello, I am in the military as well stationed in Japan my PCS is fast approaching back to the states and we are actually pretty behind. I am about to mail our I 130 tomorrow. Jan 26 2012.

What do I fill out to expedite my wife's case.

V/R

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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I was reading on all the documents required to be submitted to the NVC... It states that you have to send the originals or certified copies... my confusion is... all these documents can be sent by e-mail as PDFs once you enroll in the EP?

EP is not available for Nicaragua, documentation in your case will have to be sent to the NVC using snail mail.

Our journey:

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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

 

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