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GoLdEnSkY99   54

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I received my case number on monday and still have not got AOS invoice or DS-261 online. How long does it usually take? I thought 2-3 days but has it been taking longer?

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I received my case number on monday and still have not got AOS invoice or DS-261 online. How long does it usually take? I thought 2-3 days but has it been taking longer?

Keep in mind, yesterday was New Year's Day, a federal holiday, so they were closed. And due to it being the holidays, I'm sure a lot of workers are on vacation. So processing times right now will be a bit longer as there's less workers.

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GoLdEnSkY99   54

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Keep in mind, yesterday was New Year's Day, a federal holiday, so they were closed. And due to it being the holidays, I'm sure a lot of workers are on vacation. So processing times right now will be a bit longer as there's less workers.

Agree. Thanks. May be by monday good.gif

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GoLdEnSkY99   54

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NVC is closed due to bad weather today. Has anyone else receive this message on phone?

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~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Hi All!

I am not to the NVC stage yet but hopefully will be soon and trying to get my packets ready. I am confused (no surprise) about the IV packet. I have read the info on page 1 and many others as well. It seems the packets are being mailed by the sponsor (I am the USC) from the USA but I can't figure out how you include the DS 260 signed by the beneficiary (spouse out of country). Is my husband the only one who can complete the online DS260? If I can complete it for him, how does he sign it and then get to me in a timely manner? Or do he complete and mail the IV packet from abroad? So sorry, I don't know if I'm being a dunce or what! Trying to figure out who needs to keep the originals to send in with the packet.

Thanks for anyone who can clarify the muddy water! headbonk.gif

You do not need to send the DS-260 printed copy.Ink signature from the beneficiary is not required at NVC stage. The petitioner can also fill up the form and mail it out as well.

I-130 (California Service Center) / Category: F2A / Priority Date: Sep 6rd, 2013

I-130
2013-09-01 : I-130 Sent

  • 2013-09-03: I-130 Received
  • 2013-09-06: NOA-1
  • 2013-10-01: NOA2 approved (SMS and email from USCIS

2013-10-06: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

NVC
2013-10-15: NVC received the case

2013-10-21: Case Number , Invoice Number and BIN received

  • 2013-10-24: Choice of Agent (DS 261) filled. (AOS, IV fee not available yet)
  • 2013-10-25: Email to pay AOS fee
  • 2013-10-28: AOS payment available and paid
  • 2013-10-30: AOS Shows as "Paid"
  • 2013-11-01: Mailed i864 docs
  • 2013-11-01: IV fee available and paid
  • 2013-11-01: AOS Docs received at NVC ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-04 IV Supporting Docs mailed ( IV payment still shows as IN PROCESS...but moneys already withdrawn from account)
  • 2013-11-06 IV Supporting Docs received ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-07: IV Shows as "PAID"

2013-11-07: Received/Entered both AOS and IV in the system for review.

  • 2013-11-08: DS 260 completes and submitted.

2013-12-05: Received checklist for AOS

In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...

[x] Item 12. As the petitioner sponsoring your spouse or child, you must indicate whether or not you are currently on active duty in the U.S. armed services.

In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...

[x] Item 10. The current annual household income must equal the sum of items 5, 6.c., 7.c., 8.c., and 9.c.

  • 2013-12-05: Sent checklist response for AOS
  • 2013-12-07: Received "false checklist": IV Docs reviewed and accepted

2013-12-11: Entered checklist for AOS into system

2014-01-06: Case Complete per call to NVC.

2014-01-29: Interview Date assigned

2014-02-03: CEAC site updated to "In Transit"

2014-03-04: Interview Date

2014-03-04: VISA APPROVED. pickup on 2013-03-06

Thanks to all
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NVC is closed due to bad weather today. Has anyone else receive this message on phone?

Yep..got the same message.

USCIS:
02/22/2013 - I-130 Sent
11/29/2013 - I-130 Approval Text/email
12/02/2013 - Case Sent to NVC
NVC:
12/23/2013 - Case Received
01/17/2014 - Case Number/IIIN# Assigned
01/29/2014 - AOS and IV invoiced + Paid
02/03/2014- AOS + DS-260 Receipt sent to NVC via FedEx
02/04/2014- NVC received packet
02/28/2014 - Case complete
MUMBAI CONSULATE:
03/18/2014 - Fingerprinting and photos taken
04/01/2014 - Medicals complete
04/11/2014 - Interview!
04/11/2014 - Approved!!
04/16/2014 - Passport ready for pickup at Mumbai consulate(pickup location)
POE
04/19/2014 - POE(Los Angeles)
I am the Petitioner.

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I received my case number, IIN, and BIN on Friday when I called NVC. they told me to wait for an email to come with instructions on what to do next after 10 business days. does it really take that long to email me with the instructions?

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I received my case number, IIN, and BIN on Friday when I called NVC. they told me to wait for an email to come with instructions on what to do next after 10 business days. does it really take that long to email me with the instructions?

Why are you waiting for instructions? You can find the same information in posts 1 and 2...

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For the police certificate can my husband ( beneficiary) allowed to give it to them at the interview stage instead of NVC stage? One will take 2 months to obtain and I don't want any of them to get lost with NVC. It be just easier for him just to bring to the interview. Would I have to call NVC tell them about this or put the info in the IV packet cover letter that he would bring them then? Thanks for your help! ^_^

USCIS

5/22/2013 I-130 Packet Sent at Phoenix Lockbox

5/24/2013 I-130 Packet delivered @ 11:24am

5/30/2013 Email Notice NOA-1 (Transfer to NBC 5/29/2013)

5/31/2013 Cashed Money Order

6/4/2013 NOA-1 Hard copy ClockWatch2.gif

12/17/2013 Transfer (California Service Center)

12/30/2013 NOA-2 Email kicking.gifkicking.gif (So in shocked!)

2/13/2014 NOA-2 Hard copy

NVC

1/10/2014 email from NVC receiving our file (wohoo so fast)

1/29/2014 (Break for vacation together!)

2/14/2014 Case # assigned, IIN and emails given luv.gif

2/14/2014 DS 261 submitted online

2/14/2014 AOS payment Available/paid

2/19/2014 AOS shows as "paid"

2/26/2014 sent AOS packet

3/3/2014 AOS packet received at NVC

3/5/2014 IV payment Available/paid

3/7/2014 IV shows as "paid"

3/14/2014 DS-260 submitted online

Delay.. Waiting on police certificates ClockWatch2.gif

7/22/2014 IV packet sent

7/28/2014 IV packet received at NVC

8/5/2014 Got the 60 days email to review (Sept 26 complete case inshallah)

8/29/2014 CR1 turns into IR1 (2 year marriage (L) )

09/19/2014 Case Complete!!!!

10/3/2014 Got interview date!!!

10/14/2014 Medical Exam

11/03/2014 Interview Date (L)(Approved!!)

11/06/2014 Visa in hand!! Thanks to Allah!

11/29/2014 POE Seattle, WA. We get to be together! :luv::wub:

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For the police certificate can my husband ( beneficiary) allowed to give it to them at the interview stage instead of NVC stage? One will take 2 months to obtain and I don't want any of them to get lost with NVC. It be just easier for him just to bring to the interview. Would I have to call NVC tell them about this or put the info in the IV packet cover letter that he would bring them then? Thanks for your help! happy.png

You can try requesting in your IV package that they close your case and that your husband will bring the PCCs to the interview. No guarantee they'll accept your request, but it's worth a shot! I'd suggest putting the request both in the cover letter as well as on its own paper, between the other civil documents.

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I can't access the Ds261 forum or the payment portal it's keep on showing an error that's why I was asking

Why are you waiting for instructions? You can find the same information in posts 1 and 2...

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At this point, if your spouse is not in the US, it'd be a lot easier if you did MFS as you won't need a bunch of extra paperwork. Then, you can always amend it again to MFJ once the beneficiary is in the US and has a SSN.

I would think no, but you may want to confirm with a few NVC operators to be sure. Or, if it's not too hard and doesn't take long, then you may want to consider getting one, just in case.

If it's still valid while at NVC, you'll be fine. But if it expires before the interview, then you'll need to get a new one.

If you can say yes to the three criteria, then you're eligible...

We just used regular letters and not all capital letters. We had no issues.

Thanks Saylin. goofy.gif

USCIS
04/19/13 NOA1 Priority Date
12/12/13 info pass at local office told me file was transferred on 5th DEC
12/12/13 File at NSC
12/19/13 NOA2 (244days)
NVC
01/03/14 NVC Received Case
01/28/14 NVC Assigned Case Number and IIN
02/05/14 DS-261 Available and completed
02/06/14 Received e-mail to pay AOS Fee
02/06/14 AOS bill invoice available and paid
02/08/14 AOS Mailed
03/12/14 IV bill invoice available and paid
03/12/14 Pacakge IV mailed
03/15/14 DS-260 Available and completed
03/28/14 Case Complete
Consulate
04/07/14 Medicals
05/05/14 Fingerprinting & Photo
05/06/14 Interview

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GoLdEnSkY99   54

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I can't access the Ds261 forum or the payment portal it's keep on showing an error that's why I was asking

Same here, I can log in to the payment portal but it says that AOS fee is not invoiced.

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You can try requesting in your IV package that they close your case and that your husband will bring the PCCs to the interview. No guarantee they'll accept your request, but it's worth a shot! I'd suggest putting the request both in the cover letter as well as on its own paper, between the other civil documents.

Thanks for the info!

USCIS

5/22/2013 I-130 Packet Sent at Phoenix Lockbox

5/24/2013 I-130 Packet delivered @ 11:24am

5/30/2013 Email Notice NOA-1 (Transfer to NBC 5/29/2013)

5/31/2013 Cashed Money Order

6/4/2013 NOA-1 Hard copy ClockWatch2.gif

12/17/2013 Transfer (California Service Center)

12/30/2013 NOA-2 Email kicking.gifkicking.gif (So in shocked!)

2/13/2014 NOA-2 Hard copy

NVC

1/10/2014 email from NVC receiving our file (wohoo so fast)

1/29/2014 (Break for vacation together!)

2/14/2014 Case # assigned, IIN and emails given luv.gif

2/14/2014 DS 261 submitted online

2/14/2014 AOS payment Available/paid

2/19/2014 AOS shows as "paid"

2/26/2014 sent AOS packet

3/3/2014 AOS packet received at NVC

3/5/2014 IV payment Available/paid

3/7/2014 IV shows as "paid"

3/14/2014 DS-260 submitted online

Delay.. Waiting on police certificates ClockWatch2.gif

7/22/2014 IV packet sent

7/28/2014 IV packet received at NVC

8/5/2014 Got the 60 days email to review (Sept 26 complete case inshallah)

8/29/2014 CR1 turns into IR1 (2 year marriage (L) )

09/19/2014 Case Complete!!!!

10/3/2014 Got interview date!!!

10/14/2014 Medical Exam

11/03/2014 Interview Date (L)(Approved!!)

11/06/2014 Visa in hand!! Thanks to Allah!

11/29/2014 POE Seattle, WA. We get to be together! :luv::wub:

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Saylin, I am the beneficiary waiting for case number. I believe we have to submit two passport size photos of the beneficiary.Do I have to send the photos by post from india to US or i can scan and send it to husbands email add??

I had my husband send me a digital picture of himself and I had it printed at a photo place using the proper measurements. Much cheaper and faster!

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