IV Fee..how do I get it invoiced?

[sunflower123 6]

Hi!!

I am a little confused about the IV fee. I think the AOS and IV fee are parallel processes,but right now I have doubts if what I did was correct or not.

We are doing EP for Mexico.

I sent the OPTIN email, but I didn‘t attach the DS-3032 template or anything, I just sent the email with the case # etc etc

But the DS-261is the same as DS-3032 right? So I don‘t need to send any DS-3032...am I right?

We emailed OPTIN message, then filed DS-261 online, paid the AOS bill and sent the AOS package through email. But when does IV fee gets invoiced?

I know it might be a silly question, but I need your help please!!! Thank you!!

[VikingMamma 2]

Have you checked on the "Pay Online" page on the Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center? You should see an invoice there for the IV Fee if you have paid for the AOS and sent it. If not, I would consider calling them perhaps.

[sunflower123 6]

Yes it is there, the IV fee still says “Not invoiced“.

I have seen some people‘s posts saying that they paid both fees in 1 single payment, thats why I wonder why mine isn‘t available,if I did something wrong or if it‘s just delayed.

We just paid the AOS bill last thursday, on friday it showed “PAID“ and we emailed the AOS package over the weekend, Is it because of that?

[Ryan H 3,834]

I sent the OPTIN email, but I didn‘t attach the DS-3032 template or anything, I just sent the email with the case # etc etc

But the DS-261is the same as DS-3032 right? So I don‘t need to send any DS-3032...am I right?

Since the DS-261 is available for use, you don't need to send any DS-3032.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi!!

I am a little confused about the IV fee. I think the AOS and IV fee are parallel processes,but right now I have doubts if what I did was correct or not.

We are doing EP for Mexico.

I sent the OPTIN email, but I didn't attach the DS-3032 template or anything, I just sent the email with the case # etc etc

But the DS-261is the same as DS-3032 right? So I don't need to send any DS-3032...am I right?

We emailed OPTIN message, then filed DS-261 online, paid the AOS bill and sent the AOS package through email. But when does IV fee gets invoiced?

I know it might be a silly question, but I need your help please!!! Thank you!!

Yes, the DS-261 is the same as the DS-3032, just that's it's online and only available for a few eligible countries (like yours). So, no need to send the DS-3032, that'd just be redundant.

Keep in mind: the AOS is invoiced a few days after the case number is assigned and is done independently of you sending them anything. The IV fee on the other hand is completely dependent upon you sending them the Choice of Agent form. They first need to review the form, accept it, add it to the casefile, then put it into a queue for the IV to be invoiced. It takes longer to invoice the IV fee than the AOS fee.

Have you been calling NVC and inquiring if they accepted your DS-261? Once it's been accepted, then it would just be a couple more days till the bill is invoiced.

Yes it is there, the IV fee still says "Not invoiced".

I have seen some people's posts saying that they paid both fees in 1 single payment, thats why I wonder why mine isn't available,if I did something wrong or if it's just delayed.

We just paid the AOS bill last thursday, on friday it showed "PAID" and we emailed the AOS package over the weekend, Is it because of that?

The people who pay both fees at once have lawyers. Having a lawyer attached to your case means they've automatically been selected as agent, thus no need to send the DS-3032/DS-261. Because of that, both bills are invoiced at the same time. Since you don't have a lawyer, there will be a space of time between both of your bills.

And it has NOTHING to do with your AOS track as both are completely separate tracks that have nothing to do with one another (except both are required to be done before the case can be completed).

[sunflower123 6]

Since the DS-261 is available for use, you don't need to send any DS-3032.

Thanks! I was a little worried thinking that I didn't attach the DS-3032 like most of applicants do, but I'm glad to hear that if I file the DS-261 is not necessary the DS-3032

[sunflower123 6]

Yes, the DS-261 is the same as the DS-3032, just that's it's online and only available for a few eligible countries (like yours). So, no need to send the DS-3032, that'd just be redundant.

Keep in mind: the AOS is invoiced a few days after the case number is assigned and is done independently of you sending them anything. The IV fee on the other hand is completely dependent upon you sending them the Choice of Agent form. They first need to review the form, accept it, add it to the casefile, then put it into a queue for the IV to be invoiced. It takes longer to invoice the IV fee than the AOS fee.

Have you been calling NVC and inquiring if they accepted your DS-261? Once it's been accepted, then it would just be a couple more days till the bill is invoiced.

The people who pay both fees at once have lawyers. Having a lawyer attached to your case means they've automatically been selected as agent, thus no need to send the DS-3032/DS-261. Because of that, both bills are invoiced at the same time. Since you don't have a lawyer, there will be a space of time between both of your bills.

And it has NOTHING to do with your AOS track as both are completely separate tracks that have nothing to do with one another (except both are required to be done before the case can be completed).

Thank you so much Saylin!! As always you have a super complete answer for everything!

I understand now why I didn't get AOS and IV invoiced at the same time, I thought I made a mistake when I sent the OPTIN message since I didn't attach the DS-3032 (even though I read how to OPTIN at NVC website and it never says attach Ds-3032), because like you say it would be redundant.

And I will call NVC and ask about the DS-261! My husband and I got busy with the AOS email and we kinda forgot about the DS-261 Since he is busy at work, I am "in charge" to find out what step comes next

Once again Saylin, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you so much Saylin!! As always you have a super complete answer for everything!

I understand now why I didn't get AOS and IV invoiced at the same time, I thought I made a mistake when I sent the OPTIN message since I didn't attach the DS-3032 (even though I read how to OPTIN at NVC website and it never says attach Ds-3032), because like you say it would be redundant.

And I will call NVC and ask about the DS-261! My husband and I got busy with the AOS email and we kinda forgot about the DS-261 Since he is busy at work, I am "in charge" to find out what step comes next

Once again Saylin, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

You're welcome! I'm guessing your IV bill will be invoiced sometime this week. But still call to find out the status on your DS-261.