NVC Filers - April 2014

[son1020 2]

Just finished DS-260... scream shots ......I mean screen shots coming soon...

we finished our DS260 the same date...

[Thyri 0]

Received an email today from NVC with our case number and instructions on filling out DS-261. Is it normal for the petitioner (myself) to be the agent who receives all the correspondence? That is what I designated, I can't pay yet though

[Jag & Ripu 23]

As of today, all of our fees have been paid, both packets have been submitted via EP, and the DS-260 has been taken care of, as well. We decided to send them in without receiving the confirmation of the enrolment email, as we figured the worst possible case scenario would be that we'd have to resubmit them at a later date.

Hi, did you receive an auto response for your emails for support documents. We submitted yesterday afternoon and did not receive and 'auto' response. We resent the emails once again based on suggestion from VJ members. Please inform if you received an email back from NVC.

Regards

[R<3S 97]

I left my I-864 blank where I didn't need to fill it out, I really hope I don't get a checklist for that

[kashewmoo 9]

Hi, did you receive an auto response for your emails for support documents. We submitted yesterday afternoon and did not receive and 'auto' response. We resent the emails once again based on suggestion from VJ members. Please inform if you received an email back from NVC.

Regards

We received an auto response when we sent out the AOS packet, but we submitted it on Saturday which is what I chalked it up to. I didn't receive one for neither the ENROLL or IV packet email, as both were sent on business days during business hours.

[Jag & Ripu 23]

We received an auto response when we sent out the AOS packet, but we submitted it on Saturday which is what I chalked it up to. I didn't receive one for neither the ENROLL or IV packet email, as both were sent on business days during business hours.

Thanks for your quick response. We did receive Enroll confirmations and also auto response for AOS package but no response for DS260. It is frustrating as NVC does not respond and the call centre representatives cannot confirm the receipt of emails.

All the best to you. Our timelines are same.

[lucybelle 453]

I left my I-864 blank where I didn't need to fill it out, I really hope I don't get a checklist for that

I left Part 3 blank and was worried about a checklist. I called NVC the other day and the lady said it would be fine. But who knows. *fingers crossed*

Try calling NVC and see if you need to send in an amended form!

[Jag & Ripu 23]

So i finally sent out the IV Package today and was also able to fill out DS-260.. it was super easy and only took me around 40 minutes i would say as i prepared everything beforehand with the 2014 screen shots that someone posted.

Also not sure if this it country specific, but i only had to fill in my present employer and job information and they also didnt ask for my education background, so pretty easy on that part. I didnt take new screen shots, but like i said it was pretty much like the other 2014 ones.

i have to say that after all the wait for a case number it only took my husband and i another week to pay everything and send everything in, so it looks like nvc is working their butts off which i appriciate a lot.. now praying and waiting for no checklists and a case complete this month.

Hi, we did our DS260 (IR5). We were quite well prepared but it took almost two hours for 1st and a little less for 2nd. We were asked information on addresses since age 16; employment for last 10 years; education - starting from secondary school; a whole lot security and other questions. We were also logged out a few times. It was painful. Also, we had to provide info on last 5 visits to US.

Perhaps it is different for Canadians or for IR5.

[NikLR 13,227]

We received an auto response when we sent out the AOS packet, but we submitted it on Saturday which is what I chalked it up to. I didn't receive one for neither the ENROLL or IV packet email, as both were sent on business days during business hours.

did you receive a confirmation of ENROLL acceptance before sending the packages?

Hi, we did our DS260 (IR5). We were quite well prepared but it took almost two hours for 1st and a little less for 2nd. We were asked information on addresses since age 16; employment for last 10 years; education - starting from secondary school; a whole lot security and other questions. We were also logged out a few times. It was painful. Also, we had to provide info on last 5 visits to US.

Perhaps it is different for Canadians or for IR5.

The DS-260 should be the same for everyone. I notice some people don't have to to fill in education and past employment, and some people do. I think they randomly change the form on people.... /grrrr..

Did you use IE to complete the form?

Edited April 1, 2014 by NLR

[Changnoi 410]

we finished our DS260 the same date..

Now the waiting begins. Found a one way ticket to Bangkok for $ 694

Then 3 one way tickets back for the family.

We should be able to get some good seats together.

[kashewmoo 9]

did you receive a confirmation of ENROLL acceptance before sending the packages?

We didn't for two reasons. Reason number one is that there was a member in this thread that said they sent in their packages before receiving the confirmation email, and they received a case complete with no checklists or issue. Reason number two is that we figured we could always resend it after the ENROLL acceptance, in the off chance that it does certainly have to wait. Seemed like a win win, either way.

[NikLR 13,227]

ah okay.

[Jag & Ripu 23]

did you receive a confirmation of ENROLL acceptance before sending the packages?

The DS-260 should be the same for everyone. I notice some people don't have to to fill in education and past employment, and some people do. I think they randomly change the form on people.... /grrrr..

Did you use IE to complete the form?

We did not use IE for payments and for filling the forms. I know VJers had suggested to IE but we used Safari instead for better security.

[NikLR 13,227]

You're moving towards me! Soon it will be welcome to Colorado!

[NikLR 13,227]

We did not use IE for payments and for filling the forms. I know VJers had suggested to IE but we used Safari instead for better security.

The reason you use IE is because ALL government websites are made to go with IE. If you happen to make it work in another browser, consider yourself lucky. Safari is why you had issues, not the forms. My husband works for the government and every single time I tell him that someone used another browser he mutters bad words under his breath then tells me not to tell him anymore... LOL! (He was in the USAF for 8 years and now works for the FAA.)

Everyone can do as they like but to not have issues, use IE. No matter HOW you look at, the US government can see everything you're doing and look at anything they want on your computer. If it's on there and they want to see it, they will. If you're worried about outside hackers, a firewall (especially a decent router) generally stops most people as it's too much effort for the average hacker to bother with when there are easier targets.

Take it as you will, just some info from a self professed computer geek, married to a geekier husband who works for the US government.