NVC Filers - April 2014

[Soloenta 2,218]

The IV fee is $230. I'm not sure what fee at the embassy you're referring to; there's the new $165 fee that has to be paid through ELIS after the visa is approved, but that's not due at the embassy. There are sometimes delivery fees to get your documents and passport w/visa back but I know at least for London it can be prepaid for home delivery if you wish, or you can pick it up for free at one of a number of depots around the country.

Oh I see forgot about the $165 but there is another $230 visa fee they say husbands and wives pay at the embassy. Thank you.

[NikLR 13,230]

We'd all be awesome answering the phones there. We've been through this stinkin process and we be able to sympathize with the callers and have a little compassion and understanding for what the callers are going through.

LOL after a day or two you'd be cranky unless you're a super duper people person.

Just had a quick question. If we mailed all the originals to NVC do we need to bring originals to the interview? Does bringing originals only apply to people doing EP?

No you don't need to bring an extra set of originals to interview. That's only if you don't do EP. It is a good idea to bring a photocopy of everything even if you send a photocopy to the USCIS and/or NVC however.

[ekec 79]

thanks for sharing info.

i am happy as long as my case is completed by the end of april.

by the way my friend ekec,

how do you know that your DS 260 is accepted?

did you call??

i know i can ask about AOS and IV package whether they are accepted or not by calling NVC.

but i don't know about DS 260. i submitted online like 2 weeks ago and no news yet.

also my AOS is still under review. they received on april 8th .

so i really wish that i want to be with you guys together to enjoy CC. but i am afraid that i will not.

hummmmmmm.

thanks CanGirl...

i hope it will be like that.

good luck to you and all.

I called and asked if my DS-260 had been reviewed. This is the only way you'll know. And try not to worry. There is only so much we can do from our end.

[Soloenta 2,218]

He was so-so today. He tried to cut me off but I asked another question and he started to look it up for me. I can see him being Mr. Nasty Pants.

Joy still wins the prize for Nastiness. I can only imagine their watercooler conversations about the people that call everyday !! LOL

I'll call later this afternoon too. I don't care. I paid the fees. Its their job to answer the phones. They are lucky there are people like us so they have a job. Right? I would be awesome at answering the phones over there.

I agree with you and I think Joy and Arthur are paternal brother and sister. They can't help it, it's hereditary!

[Soloenta 2,218]

I bet you they have a list of people who call all the time, just like Kaylara's list.

A list showing names and they share it amongst them the same way we do!

The water cooler conversations will be like:

A: Mr/Mrs X called today again!

B: Let me guess, they asked about bla bla bla

A: yeah, how do you know?

B: I just talked to them an hour ago

C: yeap, they are on the phone right now with D and she is pulling her hair

B: I called them Mr/Mrs Nasty Pants

Hahahahaaaa :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: OMG good one!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Arthur can smell a newbie a mile away, so he pounces...

I'll bet his eyes get big when your screen comes up

showing the number of previous calls...(889 and counting)

I would love to stream that encounter live...Pay Per View......

Immigration Smack Down.....2014

In this corner fighting out of Costa Rica...The NVC Assassin .....Love...My....Ticooooo...

In this corner cowering out of NVC....The Newbienator....Arthur.....

Lets get ready to Rumble.......

Ok Changnoi hand over the windex!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Thanks Marcela! I had just told my husband that you'd said we'd be getting a case number soon a sure enough we got it last night.....lol..

Oh so happy for you congratulations (F)

[Lakehouse 293]

Yea I knew nothing about this site until recently and I agree it was my error. and what made me realize was when I did read wiki which is so helpful. wish I would of known about this site last Friday lol.. my friend is helping because she did this process just 6months ago and her husband is here in the states but clearly so soon she forgot everything :/ .. so I will relay on these feeds and view everything carefully.. and actually I just realized my husband has another marriage certificate with him..they gave us two..should I just tell him to mail me his?

If you'll be the one sending in the IV package, then yes, that would work. If your husband will be sending in the IV package and you'll be sending him all of the other documents required for IV, then he can hang onto it. I'm not sure what your situation is:)

Hi everyone , I'm new here and I received my case number via phone on Friday the 18th. Is it normal that I am getting this message ??

Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National Visa Center if you believe that you have received this message in error.

I've never heard of someone getting notified by phone. I know that would make me suspicious. They didn't ask you for any personal information did they? Does anyone else find that unusual?

[Soloenta 2,218]

i am looking at the forms needed for this whole process and I am still not seeing any definitions ..what does AOS mean and IV mean?

I was in the same boat and you will need more than just those two so here you go and good luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations

[Soloenta 2,218]

1. Vaccinations are same and it does not matter where you get them (from your family physician, vaccination clinic, or during the Medicals).

2. The list of vaccinations is provided in the NVC website here: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare/medical-exam-faqs.html

(towards the bottom under Vaccinations).

The list of vaccinations is also provided on the New Delhi US Embassy pdf here: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/NWD%20-%20New%20Delhi.pdf

As an adult you do not get all these vaccinations. Many of them are given only to children. But your doctor or vac clinic also knows this.

3. At the same NVC website it clearly states to bring with you (at the time of Medicals) the following:

Obtain the following records and bring them to your medical examination:

• Your vaccination immunization records
• Any prior chest x-rays
• Copies of your medical history records
• Your passport, identity card, ...etc.

Ultimately it is your choice as to what you decide to do.

I have to say it your amazing how you explain things so thank you again.

[Soloenta 2,218]

I visited the other thread one time and instantly I knew my place was here.

We all have grown up together here on this thread and become friends.

I admire the people that I have interacted with during this long journey.

They reflect the finest qualities of the human spirit. Many here seem

to be gifted with unique ways of relating and imparting encouragement,

knowledge, wisdom, care, concern. I believe everything we give here

in the way of help and support is given back to us many times over.

Thank God this makes me less nervous but by the time we get and interview you will all be retired and busy with your grandchildren. :cry:

[xprecious32 50]

I've never heard of someone getting notified by phone. I know that would make me suspicious. They didn't ask you for any personal information did they? Does anyone else find that unusual?

I think they mean they called NVC and received there case # over the phone LOL I received my case # over the phone as well. Why would that be unusual? Most people receive case # from calling NVC.

[domwardbound 73]

Wooh, finally. DS-261 available and completed. Both fees are still listed as not available.

[xprecious32 50]

Wooh, finally. DS-261 available and completed. Both fees are still listed as not available.

Congrats. It will be a day or two and they will be available. When did you receive case #

[benipals4 72]

Wooh, finally. DS-261 available and completed. Both fees are still listed as not available.

Yayyyy so happy for you.. I wish mine becomes available soon too!!