NVC Filers - July 2012

[jilliannep 13]

My AOS package was approved today. I know it's just a small step, but, I'm still happy. Initially, I was like "pffft, no biggie." But, now, I'm on cloud 9. And 6 days! I think that the government is trying to make it up to us for making us wait 157 days between our NOA1 and 2.

Whoopie!

[Saylin 1,605]

My AOS package was approved today. I know it's just a small step, but, I'm still happy. Initially, I was like "pffft, no biggie." But, now, I'm on cloud 9. And 6 days! I think that the government is trying to make it up to us for making us wait 157 days between our NOA1 and 2.

Whoopie!

Grats!

[reelss 4]

Finally payed my AOS invoice this afternoon.

Question: My wife and I also received two exact emails from NVC, basically notifying us of the Case #, IIN and BIN (I already knew this information from calling). The email contents also included a barcoded DS-3032. Since I already sent a the choice of agent email several days ago, should I ignore this? Or is this my cue to resend the information?

Also, I can generate the cover sheet for AOS package right now. But as the instructions say, am I still supposed to wait until the status shows as 'PAID'?

Edited July 23, 2012 by reelss

[Kayode&Ginie 11]

Hi Everyone-

I filed my AOS and DS-230 last Friday the 13th. I called today to get the status and the operator notified me that they are waiting on our marriage license. I told him that I mailed it out with the DS-230 packet. He asked if I mailed the original or a copy and I told him I sent in both. He said that it would take 10-15 days for them to check the file again to see if it is there. What do you advise I do?

[jilliannep 13]

I'm reading what the next step is for us in our NVC journey. It seems that the beneficiary gets the DS-230 package. Am I crazy or was this the very first thing we did to start the USCIS process? Am I looking at the wrong form? Whydo we need to do it again?

[winnie george 67]

Note about receiving an email on the weekend: keep in mind, it was generated before the weekend, during their business hours, it just takes awhile to be sent/received. I personally got my interview letter on a Saturday... at 5am

Anyways, that's the DS-3032 acceptance email. Was it in reply to your original email or the one you sent on Friday? And I didn't send a DS-3032, so I'm not sure, but I'm guessing NVC simply replied to whoever sent the email, not including a copy to the agent selected (this might be too much work for NVC )

Keep an eye on the payment portal now. Your IV bill should be invoiced in the next couple of days.

Personally, I would recommend writing the case number on the top right of each page. Each page. The only two pages where you do NOT write your case number: bar-coded cover sheet from the payment portal and your personal cover letter (if you're including one).

Keep in mind, the reason for writing one's case number on all papers is in case something gets lost. If there's no case number to be found on the paper, then it'll be extremely hard for them to return it to the case file. It's much easier for them to issue a checklist for the document again, then try to re-unite the lost paper.

[DeniseFrance 14]

Hi Everyone-

I filed my AOS and DS-230 last Friday the 13th. I called today to get the status and the operator notified me that they are waiting on our marriage license. I told him that I mailed it out with the DS-230 packet. He asked if I mailed the original or a copy and I told him I sent in both. He said that it would take 10-15 days for them to check the file again to see if it is there. What do you advise I do?

that's what I would be doing, then I would just wait it out.

not much more you can do I guess

[winnie george 67]

can i send the package through fedex or ups or must it be usps as i have read from the wiki

[dwheels76 5,468]

I'm reading what the next step is for us in our NVC journey. It seems that the beneficiary gets the DS-230 package. Am I crazy or was this the very first thing we did to start the USCIS process? Am I looking at the wrong form? Whydo we need to do it again?

Its abit like G325 but more detailed. This is officially the Visa application. So u aren't crazy at all. Just make sure your forms match up.

[dwheels76 5,468]

can i send the package through fedex or ups or must it be usps as i have read from the wiki

Send it anyway you want to. Just be sure to get deliver confirmation service.

[winnie george 67]

Send it anyway you want to. Just be sure to get deliver confirmation service.

thanks chica

[Kayode&Ginie 11]

that's what I would be doing, then I would just wait it out.

not much more you can do I guess

Yes, I did that already!! This whole process is making me crazy!

Edited July 23, 2012 by Kayode&Ginie

[unlockingsky 94]

Finally payed my AOS invoice this afternoon.

Question: My wife and I also received two exact emails from NVC, basically notifying us of the Case #, IIN and BIN (I already knew this information from calling). The email contents also included a barcoded DS-3032. Since I already sent a the choice of agent email several days ago, should I ignore this? Or is this my cue to resend the information?

Also, I can generate the cover sheet for AOS package right now. But as the instructions say, am I still supposed to wait until the status shows as 'PAID'?

you can send it in now.. it only takes 3 days to process your payment and 5 days to open your AOS packet.

[Abby04tiz 2]

We send AOS & packet IV already after the portal showed PAID.

This morning we receive aN email from the NVC. It is a checklist and states

____1. Immigrant visa application part1.

MVC is waiting for an immigrant visa application to be submitted for this case. The principal qpplicant & any other applicant who will join hem/her to USA must now download & complete an immigrant visa application.

My Q. We already send it when the packet IV payment portal showed it was PAID.

Now, is this what u called the false check list?

____2. (second checklist) FInancial Evidence.

Form I-864 (if applicable)

A review of I-864 affidavit of support from & supporting doc. That u submitted has revealed that u have provided incomplete information in ur response / or u have not reaponded to some questions.

My Q: this second note is a true RFE or false?

Edited July 23, 2012 by Abby04tiz

[karalynn1971 26]

WOW!! Congrats I remember you from waay back in the November Filers Thread LOL, its great to have walked he journey along side!! My wife has her interview on the 9th of August

Yea...omg....back in November I knew nothing! This website has really been so helpful....

Congrats for interview date and good luck to you!!!