NVC switched to DS-260 from DS-230

[Rostel 4]

I already sent my DS-230 and the civil docs. I was filling out the DS-260 last night because it appeared in my INVOICE page when I logged in. It says it takes 2-5 days for it to be processed.

The problem is I can't find where I left off because its not in the invoice page anymore. I didn't finish completing my daughter's DS-260. Did anyone have the same problem?

[KiwiPouPou 3]

Use the ceac website. Not the one for the payment. It will give you options for checking visa status, ds 261 and 260. Use your case no and invoive no. It will navigate you to a page that you can start the form.

[KiwiPouPou 3]

Just to make it easier.

https://ceac.state.gov/iv/

[Rostel 4]

Just to make it easier.

https://ceac.state.gov/iv/

Thank you. Continuing with it now.

[KiwiPouPou 3]

Thank you. Continuing with it now.

Good luck! Where did you read it takes 2-5 days to process?

[kokobearus 4]

After you click submit

[kokobearus 4]

I filled up the ds260 online and operator said that documents still needed to be mailed and not scanned. After I have done the ds260, it also says there that when NVC received your documents, then they will review the ds260.

[Rostel 4]

Yes. After submitting. It's in the confirmation attachment. Sorry its 3-5 business days.

[kash1966 0]

Yes. After submitting. It's in the confirmation attachment. Sorry its 3-5 business days.

Department of State transitions to online immigrant visa application

Starting September 1, 2013, all immigrant visa applicants will apply online using Form DS-260 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration). Applicants will also choose their agent online using Form DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent). Applicants will access both forms on the web at ceac.state.gov.

These forms replace the paper DS-230 and DS-3032. The National Visa Center (NVC) may instruct some applicants who previously submitted Form DS-230 to submit Form DS-260. Only Diversity Visa and Cuban Family Reunification Parole applicants will continue to use the paper forms. If you have questions or feedback about Forms DS-260 and DS-261, contact the NVC at nvcinquiry@state.gov or 603-334-0700.

[KiwiPouPou 3]

Yes. After submitting. It's in the confirmation attachment. Sorry its 3-5 business days.

Thank you, better than 20 days the operator told me.

[Rostel 4]

I filled up the ds260 online and operator said that documents still needed to be mailed and not scanned. After I have done the ds260, it also says there that when NVC received your documents, then they will review the ds260.

When did you finish your DS260?

What did you do with your documents?

I anxious about on sending scanned documents as I already sent the originals and don't have copies of them to be scanned.

Please reply.

[KiwiPouPou 3]

Well, I just talked to NVC again right now. Now the operator told me since I filed everything before Sept 1st, ignore the email :\ Now I dont know who to trust. Their system allowes me. I fear ignoring the email might cause issues as they might comeback and say "hey we told you to do it...." God, I wish they could keep tabs on their work.

[kash1966 0]

Well, I just talked to NVC again right now. Now the operator told me since I filed everything before Sept 1st, ignore the email :\ Now I dont know who to trust. Their system allowes me. I fear ignoring the email might cause issues as they might comeback and say "hey we told you to do it...." God, I wish they could keep tabs on their work.

Department of State transitions to online immigrant visa application

Starting September 1, 2013, all immigrant visa applicants will apply online using Form DS-260 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration). Applicants will also choose their agent online using Form DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent). Applicants will access both forms on the web at ceac.state.gov.

These forms replace the paper DS-230 and DS-3032. The National Visa Center (NVC) may instruct some applicants who previously submitted Form DS-230 to submit Form DS-260. Only Diversity Visa and Cuban Family Reunification Parole applicants will continue to use the paper forms. If you have questions or feedback about Forms DS-260 and DS-261, contact the NVC at nvcinquiry@state.gov or 603-334-0700.

[KiwiPouPou 3]

Department of State transitions to online immigrant visa application

Starting September 1, 2013, all immigrant visa applicants will apply online using Form DS-260 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration). Applicants will also choose their agent online using Form DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent). Applicants will access both forms on the web at ceac.state.gov.

These forms replace the paper DS-230 and DS-3032. The National Visa Center (NVC) may instruct some applicants who previously submitted Form DS-230 to submit Form DS-260. Only Diversity Visa and Cuban Family Reunification Parole applicants will continue to use the paper forms. If you have questions or feedback about Forms DS-260 and DS-261, contact the NVC at nvcinquiry@state.gov or 603-334-0700.

I believe you got this from an Embassy website. Correct? So, let me ask, why NVC operators tells me to ignore their own checklist? Thanks for providing the text. This shouldnt be this complicated.

[Rostel 4]

Well, I just talked to NVC again right now. Now the operator told me since I filed everything before Sept 1st, ignore the email :\ Now I dont know who to trust. Their system allowes me. I fear ignoring the email might cause issues as they might comeback and say "hey we told you to do it...." God, I wish they could keep tabs on their work.

My husband just called and was told the same too. haha.