Important question about CR-1 visa

[JessandKoen 0]

Hey everyone! I'm entirely new to this site, but I have a pretty important question.

I have paid my Affidavit of Support fee, and have all AOS forms ready to go with the cover sheet. Out of curiosity, I called the NVC to ask if I could mail my DS-230 forms with it as well. I got a very confusing answer. She told me I could put the AOS in one envelope (with cover sheet) and the DS-230 (with the same cover sheet as AOS) in a separate envelope, and mail both in ONE envelope... even though I haven't received a bill for the IV fee yet.

Has anyone mailed both forms together with success? Even before you receive/pay the IV fee? I would like to speed up this process as much as possible.

Thanks in advance!

[NikLR 13,231]

People have done that on here. You could try and let us know how it goes. I worry about it a little bit, probably for the same reasons you do.

[elle13 15]

I've done this and both were processed by NVC without any problems. I also received a single checklist that listed both the AOS and IV RFEs, which made me suspect one person was processing both packets.

[elle13 15]

Sorry I misread your question, you say you haven't paid your IV. Please disregard my post above. FWIW I notice the bar codes on both the IV and AOS cover sheet look identical but like you, I wouldn't risk it.

[JessandKoen 0]

Alright, I think I will play it safe then. I'd rather wait to get the IV bill and express mail the envelope, rather than risk losing the civil documents. Thanks a bunch guys <3