Help! IV Bill may come when I'm out of town

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I called NVC this morning and spoke to a live rep. She told me the IV Bill was generated yesterday, and should be in my mailbox (I'm the agent) at the end of next week. This is great, since Richard's DS-230 is on my desk all ready to go, but the trouble is I'll be on a plane to England for the Holidays next Tuesday evening!

We really don't want to lose these precious days (I'll be gone for three weeks), so I have some questions. Please only respond to this if you are absolutely positive of your answer.

1. What actually comes in the IV Bill packet?

2. Is there anything in the IV Bill packet that I personally need to fill out or sign, or can I just have the money order for $380 all ready to go and have a trustworthy friend mail it for me in my absence?

3. Who do I make the money order out to for the IV Bill? Do I write that it's from me, or from my husband?

4. What is the address to which the IV Bill must be sent?

Thanks for this information. It will be a huge load off my mind to know what we're facing if I'm gone when this arrives!

My I-864 was generated yesterday, so I'll be mailing it out tomorrow using the Shortcuts. Things are moving along very nicely!

JenM

Edited December 5, 2006 by Sockmonkey

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1. What actually comes in the IV Bill packet?

A cover letter and the IV Bill which includes instructions.

2. Is there anything in the IV Bill packet that I personally need to fill out or sign, or can I just have the money order for $380 all ready to go and have a trustworthy friend mail it for me in my absence?

The bottom portion/slip is returned along with your payment. There is no signature.

3. Who do I make the money order out to for the IV Bill? Do I write that it's from me, or from my husband?

The cashiers check or money order in US dollars drawn on a US bank, is made payable to Department of State. It doesn't matter who pays it. The case number should be written on the front of the check. Do not send a personal check.

4. What is the address to which the IV Bill must be sent?

I am unsure if the address I used for mine is still current so I will let someone else that knows for sure.