Received NVC Email with DS-3032, what next?

[PeterJon 0]

I'm confused.

I received two PDFs emailed by the NVC. One addressed to the applicant which says that "the first stage of visa processing is to establish communication with the NVC"

The other PDF emailed to me (the petitioner) includes an "Affidavit of Support (AOS) Processing Fee Bill Invoice" in the amount of $88.00

1 - Can I go ahead and pay for this $88.00 or must the applicant (my wife) assign the agent of choice FIRST?

2 - Must I send the DS-3032 via regular mail or can I email it?

[Saylin 1,605]

I'm confused.

I received two PDFs emailed by the NVC. One addressed to the applicant which says that "the first stage of visa processing is to establish communication with the NVC"

The other PDF emailed to me (the petitioner) includes an "Affidavit of Support (AOS) Processing Fee Bill Invoice" in the amount of $88.00

1 - Can I go ahead and pay for this $88.00 or must the applicant (my wife) assign the agent of choice FIRST?

2 - Must I send the DS-3032 via regular mail or can I email it?

1. Since the AOS and IV are two completely separate tracks, it doesn't matter which you do first as neither impacts the other.

2. You can send it by email!

I highly suggest you click on the last two links in my signature and do some reading

[GodsGift225 54]

1. Since the AOS and IV are two completely separate tracks, it doesn't matter which you do first as neither impacts the other.

2. You can send it by email!

I highly suggest you click on the last two links in my signature and do some reading

As Saylin explained those are two separate trackes (bills) and each form follow there another, If you rec'd the AOS bill you can go ahead and pay the 88.00 fee if you have already send/email the DS3032 (choice of agent) you have nothing further to do at this point. Other then pay the fee and prepare the packet (AOS I-864, Tax transcript, employment letter, pay stubs (optional).

Once AOS show PAID give it a few days and you will receive the IV fee bill.

[Elxan 4]

As Saylin explained those are two separate trackes (bills) and each form follow there another, If you rec'd the AOS bill you can go ahead and pay the 88.00 fee if you have already send/email the DS3032 (choice of agent) you have nothing further to do at this point. Other then pay the fee and prepare the packet (AOS I-864, Tax transcript, employment letter, pay stubs (optional).

Once AOS show PAID give it a few days and you will receive the IV fee bill.

As mentioned, follow Saylin's recommendation.

You will be fine, no worries

[PeterJon 0]

I paid the AOS $88.00 fee on Friday night (11/16/12). The status it shows now (Monday morning) is "IN PROCESS". When I made the payment on Friday night, I generated and saved the "Document Cover Sheet" with a bar code. My question is as follows:

Can I use that "Document Cover Sheet" to send my I864 today and all related documents?

Or do I need to wait until the status changes to then generate a "cover sheet" to send with he docs?

I also used the template to create one's own cover letter (without the bar code).

Also, I'm confused as to whether the i864 can be emailed or printed and sent via regular mail.

Peter

[Saylin 1,605]

I paid the AOS $88.00 fee on Friday night (11/16/12). The status it shows now (Monday morning) is "IN PROCESS". When I made the payment on Friday night, I generated and saved the "Document Cover Sheet" with a bar code. My question is as follows:

Can I use that "Document Cover Sheet" to send my I864 today and all related documents?

Or do I need to wait until the status changes to then generate a "cover sheet" to send with he docs?

I also used the template to create one's own cover letter (without the bar code).

Also, I'm confused as to whether the i864 can be emailed or printed and sent via regular mail.

Peter

The bar-coded cover sheet doesn't change from the "IN PROCESS" status to "PAID". Despite this, it may be a good idea to wait until payment clears before sending the AOS package in case something goes wrong.

The AOS package can only be emailed in countries eligible for EP (electronic processing). Unfortunately, at this time, the DR is NOT eligible for this, so you need to SNAIL MAIL your package.

[PeterJon 0]

Thanks Saylin. I'm going to follow your advice and wait until the status changes to PAID. But out of curiosity, what would be the detriment of sending it in?

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks Saylin. I'm going to follow your advice and wait until the status changes to PAID. But out of curiosity, what would be the detriment of sending it in?

If the payment didn't clear properly and NVC receives your package before the payment is received by the them, it may cause a delay (aka they may not review your package right away).