NVC Filers - June 2013

[WorldTravelers 5]

"Have the packages been reviewed yet?" Ask as often as you want. I recommend once per day.

Remember, the operators will only see the packages have been received AFTER the review has begun. Until then, nothing will show up in their systems.

Ok, so in about a week-10 days I start calling and asking are they being reviewed yet. How long does the actual review last, couple of days? After that they will have been reviewed, right?

When are they marked as accepted; when they start reviewing them (as I-130 was) or when they are done reviewing them?

Then once both packages have been reviewed, then it's another couple of days (?) till case is declared complete?

Too bad the timelines here don't give you info for more granularity in your spreadsheet, sent-to-reviewed time for example. Or is that actually sent-to-complete that you have?

It would be nice if NVC had a portal similar to USCIS for case status. Just sayin'.

Oh, and, very importantly, big THANK YOU for all the work you are putting into this forum!

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok, so in about a week-10 days I start calling and asking are they being reviewed yet. How long does the actual review last, couple of days? After that they will have been reviewed, right?

When are they marked as accepted; when they start reviewing them (as I-130 was) or when they are done reviewing them?

Then once both packages have been reviewed, then it's another couple of days (?) till case is declared complete?

Too bad the timelines here don't give you info for more granularity in your spreadsheet, sent-to-reviewed time for example. Or is that actually sent-to-complete that you have?

It would be nice if NVC had a portal similar to USCIS for case status. Just sayin'.

Oh, and, very importantly, big THANK YOU for all the work you are putting into this forum!

For me, the review took a few days, if I recall correctly. They're considered accepted once they've finished the review and nothing is missing or incorrect. Once the second package has been accepted, they do a quick final review, then the case is declared complete.

My spreadsheet has NOA2 date, date NVC assigns a case number, the dates the AOS and IV packages were sent out, then case complete date.

Yes, it'd be nice if they had an ACCURATE and UP-TO-DATE online portal for case status. This would probably cut out about half of the calls they receive, I'm sure. But alas, no online portal.

[ParkerH 0]

Anyone else having problems with their bills, not showing up at PAID? My IV bill was paid and went through my bank account two days ago and yet is still showing 'in process' in the payment portal. I'm just worried this will delay when I receive the DS-260 form online and sending in the documents since I can't get the cover sheet. Is there anything I can do?

[Saylin 1,605]

Anyone else having problems with their bills, not showing up at PAID? My IV bill was paid and went through my bank account two days ago and yet is still showing 'in process' in the payment portal. I'm just worried this will delay when I receive the DS-260 form online and sending in the documents since I can't get the cover sheet. Is there anything I can do?

The cover sheet is available as soon as you pay, so you should be able to log into the payment portal and download the cover sheet.

And sometimes it takes a few days for money to be processed. If it's cleared your bank account, it should be any day now when it changes to PAID on the portal.

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Once the money is out your accoutn you can send in your IV Packet

[ParkerH 0]

Thanks so much for your quick response! I thought you had to wait till it was PAID. Will the fact it doesn't say PAID on the portal delay my DS-260 form though? That hasn't seemed to appear on the forms portal yet.

Also should I send in the IV documentation before I even complete the DS-260 or should I wait till that becomes available? Thanks!!!

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks so much for your quick response! I thought you had to wait till it was PAID. Will the fact it doesn't say PAID on the portal delay my DS-260 form though? That hasn't seemed to appear on the forms portal yet.

Also should I send in the IV documentation before I even complete the DS-260 or should I wait till that becomes available? Thanks!!!

Unfortunately, the DS-260 only becomes available after the bill shows as PAID (unless they've changed things in 2 years).

Doesn't matter if you send the IV package first or complete the DS-260 first. As long as NVC gets both, it doesn't matter the order. If you have the IV package ready, then I highly suggest sending it and not wasting any more time.

[calygirl75 12]

While waiting for the NOA2, I've been reading the NVC guide and prepping documents (letter of employment, tax transcripts).

I'm checking in to this thread for the fist time! yipee!

I made it to the NVC! I have confirmed our case # and IIN #...

[Hilario 13]

Was wondering if anyone has tried CEAC today? I get an application error

[calygirl75 12]

Was wondering if anyone has tried CEAC today? I get an application error

I had an error message this morning but then I tried a bit later and it pulled up my status. Not invoiced. I knew that since I just got my case number but I was just checking to see if it worked

[WorldTravelers 5]

yaaaayyy!!!!!!

I think you know the answer... you call.. they say give them 20 days or more, depending on who answers, you call again and again and again and then they review and accept them

do you get an email that states case complete?? I dunno.. anyone??

then interview letter comes.. email??? anyone???

from what I see on vj, average time for review to complete of docs is 11 days.. maybe 14 since nvc has slowed a bit lately

really happy for you

Thank you.

I hope you get to send yours real soon!

[sweety-sweet 1]

I just checked DS-260 webpage and found like this

CHOICE OF ADDRESS AND AGENT (DS-261)

Agent/Attorney Name and Address Information:
Completed View Edit

FEES

Affidavit of Support (AOS) Fees:
Paid View IV Application Processing Fees:
Not Paid Pay Number of IV Fees: 1 Paid: 0 In Process: 0 Not Paid: 1 Not Applicable: 0

But in the payment portal, the IV bill was not invoiced yet. Do you think we are getting IV invoice soon?

[karlakelton 3]

Some people here that have sent AOS checklist since june 8, and have been reviewed it?

[DeniseFrance 14]

SAYLIN, Hi! some good news and a little bad news.

I will quote part of the email we got:

"we are now ready to adjudicate your immigrant visa application but you need to undergo another medical examination as the previous one expired and request another police certificate"

Is this normal because my wife already had a medical exam 6 months ago, same with the Police Cert. ??

[Saylin 1,605]

SAYLIN, Hi! some good news and a little bad news.

I will quote part of the email we got:

"we are now ready to adjudicate your immigrant visa application but you need to undergo another medical examination as the previous one expired and request another police certificate"

Is this normal because my wife already had a medical exam 6 months ago, same with the Police Cert. ??

That's definitely good news. And yes, it's normal as medicals are only valid for 6 months. Police certificate validity varies by country, so it must be 6 months for France. Get the medical and a new PCC done asap and send them to the embassy. Hopefully that visa will be issued shortly afterwards.