How to time submission of the DS-230 package for Guangzhou

[shira 4]

In another thread, Darnell mentioned something to the effect that from the date that NVC closes their case review (and using Electronic Processing), the interview will be scheduled for approximately 30 days later. With this in mind, I'm wondering how to time submission of the DS-230 package so that my wife's interview will be on or about August 1.

Obviously, the unknown is how long it will take the NVC to complete review of the package. But I'm pretty careful, and I've already front-loaded with evidence during I-130 submission (and will add more in the DS-230 package). So assuming no RFE's, approximately how long can I expect from the date I send the DS-230 email to the interview date?

By the way, should I send in the AOS and DS-230 packages on the same date? The email size restriction is apparently now 30 MB per email (can anyone confirm this?), so I'll need two separate emails for the AOS and DS-230.

[Darnell 8,479]

it's two seperate emails for AOS and IV, regardless.

you can send multiple emails per thing, as well, with multiple file attachments.

re: the timing. it's as I've described. Yer missing the turn-around time from the date you submit the IV set to the date it's added to the casefile to the date it's tagged as 'case complete' to the date it's finished with the final review. Once final review is done, the interview is scheduled about 4 days out, with an interview date 25 to 40 days away.

Here's the timeticks for NVC EP for Guangzhou:

Did you ever see the timeticks for EP ?

Time Ticks for Tracking - feel free to copy/paste this into yer profile/signature area/about me area:

NVC Received CaseFile *

NVC Casefile Number Issued *

Request DS-3032 Kit from NVC *

IIN received via email from NVC, as part of AOS Fee Bill EMAIL.

OPTIN EMAIL SENT TO NVC +

AOS FEE BILL PAID ONLINE &

AOS Fee Bill Marked Paid []

OPTIN ACCEPTED by NVC

AOS CoverSheets Generated &

IV Fee Bill Showing as 'Payable' []

IV FEE BILL PAID ONLINE &

IV Fee Bill marked as PAID []

IV CoverSheets Generated &

AOS email packet sent +

IV email packet sent +

NVC reports 'Case Completed' *

'Sign in Fail' at the Online Payment Portal &

Final Review Started at NVC *

Final Review Completed at NVC *

Interview Date Set *

Appointment Letter Received via Email

Interview Date

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legend

* - USCitizen must call, inquire

+ - Your or foreign Spouse send off via email.

& - YOU do this.

[] - Online Payment Portal Status thingie - you log in, eyeball review it.

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Things that go together -

OPT IN Accepted and IV Fee Bill Available to be Paid Online - almost the same date.

NVC Reports 'Case Complete' and 'Sign In Fail' - almost same day.

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Things that make you go angly and aquiverish -

--Sign in Fail

--Final Review Complete (as Interview Date Set will occur within 6 days)

--Interview Date Set (time to get busy - you have between 20 to 45 days to wrap up yer relationship evidence)

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A Note on Relationship Evidence for Guangzhou-bound petitions -

Please review this, send more if you must, during DS-230 submittal time -

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/267559-usa-is-now-arizona/page__view__findpost__p__4100571

Edited February 15, 2013 by Darnell

[shira 4]

it's two seperate emails for AOS and IV, regardless.

you can send multiple emails per thing, as well, with multiple file attachments.

re: the timing. it's as I've described. Yer missing the turn-around time from the date you submit the IV set to the date it's added to the casefile to the date it's tagged as 'case complete' to the date it's finished with the final review. Once final review is done, the interview is scheduled about 4 days out, with an interview date 25 to 40 days away.

Here's the timeticks for NVC EP for Guangzhou:

Yes, I've seen the "timeticks" list before, but it seems to me that - assuming I've been very careful and haven't made any mistakes - after the IV email packet is sent, the rest of the timeline is completely out of my hands. That's why I asked "How long?" After the IV is sent, what's the typical time (or range of times) until the date of the interview, including all turnarounds? Seems like an unambiguous question. I realize there is a range of times, but there must be a typical range for Guangzhou.

[Darnell 8,479]

cool !

from what I've been tracking, along with Saylin's tracking -

CURRENTLY (from yesterday to 3 months prior)

5 to 12 days after sending IV, to when it's added to the casefile

1 to 5 days after adding to the casefile, for 'documents complete'

0 to 5 days after 'documents complete' to 'final review started'

0 to 3 days after 'final review started' to 'final review complete'

4 to 7 days after 'final review complete' to 'interview date set'

then the interview is 20 to 45 days past the date for 'interview date set'

Go Get Em !