NVC Filers - June 2014

[Olives24 9]

We're in Brisbane and are in the AOS pending paid stage.

Where did you do the medical? Do you think we should get it done now?

My partner went for her Medical today in Brisbane, Australia. We were lucky - they scheduled the exam for her even though we don't have our Case Complete email yet, nor our interview date. Turns out all they wanted was her case number, so we could have gotten her exam done two months ago!

Anyway, I was surprised that they told her it would take seven days for the results, AND, she has to go back to their office to pick it up. It takes us an hour-and-a-half train ride to get into Brisbane.

The receptionist said we could have it mailed to us for an extra $20, but firmly discouraged this method.

I, myself, think that $475 for an exam is an outrage, and having to go back to pick it up is too. However, it is the last "tick" of the box prior to our interview, and for that, we are both thankful.

I see LifeOnHold got her CC email on June 9. That means ours will probably come on June 11. Sure wish we'd get that interview email, though!

I've not seen any interviews given in the last three working days at NVC...

Sukie

[Sukie 1,454]

We're in Brisbane and are in the AOS pending paid stage.

Where did you do the medical? Do you think we should get it done now?

Hi Olives24! We're on the Gold Coast!

Your medical is good for 6 months, meaning you have to enter the US within six months of the date of your medical exam. So you need to make sure your timing works for that. I would suggest you call the civil surgeon in Brisbane when you know your case is complete. Your interview won't be for 4-6 weeks after the case is marked complete, and that should give you plenty of time to schedule the medical exam (we called on a Thursday and got a slot on the next Tuesday) and get the results back before your interview.

The civil surgeon is right at Central Station on Ann Street. You have to walk two blocks away (to Queen Street) for the blood tests and then up the mall for the X-ray. We were done in less than two hours.

Sukie

[Olives24 9]

Oh yay! You're so close!

Thanks for the info that's super helpful. I'll try and time it closer to the interview.

Hi Olives24! We're on the Gold Coast!

Your medical is good for 6 months, meaning you have to enter the US within six months of the date of your medical exam. So you need to make sure your timing works for that. I would suggest you call the civil surgeon in Brisbane when you know your case is complete. Your interview won't be for 4-6 weeks after the case is marked complete, and that should give you plenty of time to schedule the medical exam (we called on a Thursday and got a slot on the next Tuesday) and get the results back before your interview.

The civil surgeon is right at Central Station on Ann Street. You have to walk two blocks away (to Queen Street) for the blood tests and then up the mall for the X-ray. We were done in less than two hours.

Sukie

[msc13 282]

Hi everyone.

The best alarm call this morning. As my alarm went off so did the beep that another email had come in on my phone. Had to do a double take yo check it really was from NVC.

After waiting exactly 30 days we received the IV invoice. Hubby paid it. Lawyer couriering IV package tomorrow.

What a sad little life I lead that I have been walking on air today just because I received an invoice!

Oh well the waiting begins again now.

Great to see lots of good news today.

Come on bdrew I am waiting for your CC and Sukie your interview date. Great that you got that medical out the way Sukie.

Off to cook dinner.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Always put the exact number. With the exact cents. Those who rounded numbers have gotten checklists. Good luck! ! :)

Edit: This applies to the part where you write the same number that appears on the transcripts. Don't remember the number of the item (currently on the phone and I'm going to sleep soon )

Mil gracias, bless your heart and God bless you thanks so much. That is exactly what I did but was waiting for an answer. Not so nervous anymore.

[Soloenta 2,218]

WITH CENTS!! I got check-listed because the paralegal rounded it up

Thank you so much God bless you for your response makes such a difference when many agree on the answer. Geeez they shouldn't get paid, so sorry that happened to you and I pray I don't get any checklists. But wont hold my breath, blue lips don't become me.

Edited June 10, 2014 by Soloenta

[kobosky 17]

Did anyone who got everything scanned in the 14th get a Case Complete and/or checklist yet?

my AOS was scanned on the 14th and they still haven't even looked at it. My IV was scanned today. I hope they process all of you who had your IV packets scanned the 14th fast. Maybe they'll finally look at my AOS....and grant you CCs!

i sent an email today to nvcexpedite@state.gov to explain that my husbands Russian visa expires Sept 1st so if we don't get an interview before that we'll have to change embassies which i'm sure means an even longer delay. I don't even know how we would handle moving him to another country just until we can get an interview. i hope this goes quickly.

[nightingalejules 678]

So, has anyone ever seen their AoS status go from "Paid" to N/A" and it NOT have been a Case Complete?

I don't think so... People have gotten CCs without their AOS status changing, but I think that everyone who's mentioned it changing got their CC.

Well, I'm blind didn't see it, thank you for being so kind.

Does anyone know how to save the forms so if we get a checklist we don't have to fill it out again. The BullZip suggested is full of malware.

I printed a hard copy and scanned it back in. Not the most efficient, but dependable.

I know, I'm just so scared right now gathered all the documents finally had to wait for some and am now just going to file the AOS. Thought it best to wait until I had everything I needed. Just so frightened to make a mistake and to be honest don't feel so comfortable asking questions anymore.

Good luck, Soloenta! Do you feel like listing all the things you sent, and see if anyone has any suggestions?

My parents have everything jointly so when both parents file as sponsor and co-sponsor, do I just add assets to my father's I-864, my mother's I-864a? I have to fill out three forms and it's getting confusing.

no kidding, that's confusing! I'd just add the assets on your dad's form, but I'm not an expert, and my joint sponsor isn't using assets.

[msc13 282]

I don't think so... People have gotten CCs without their AOS status changing, but I think that everyone who's mentioned it changing got their CC.

I printed a hard copy and scanned it back in. Not the most efficient, but dependable.

Good luck, Soloenta! Do you feel like listing all the things you sent, and see if anyone has any suggestions?

no kidding, that's confusing! I'd just add the assets on your dad's form, but I'm not an expert, and my joint sponsor isn't using assets.

Hey do you have your IV invoice yet? I got mine today exactly 30 days from when I filled in the DS-260.

[cscrum318 56]

Thanks We'll see in a few hours, I am calling at 7:00am NVC time, 7:00pm Australia time.

I was almost 99.9% certain that i was getting a check list so I will be VERY VERY VERY surprised if I have a CC.

I don't think so... People have gotten CCs without their AOS status changing, but I think that everyone who's mentioned it changing got their CC.

[nightingalejules 678]

Hi everyone.

The best alarm call this morning. As my alarm went off so did the beep that another email had come in on my phone. Had to do a double take yo check it really was from NVC.

After waiting exactly 30 days we received the IV invoice. Hubby paid it. Lawyer couriering IV package tomorrow.

What a sad little life I lead that I have been walking on air today just because I received an invoice!

Oh well the waiting begins again now.

Great to see lots of good news today.

Come on bdrew I am waiting for your CC and Sukie your interview date. Great that you got that medical out the way Sukie.

Off to cook dinner.

Yay! I'm so envious! You get to give more money to the US government.

No, seriously! I'm so jealous!!!

[ColGil 126]

i have submitted IV fees today......should i send IV package now or after i submit DS-260??? DS-260 is not available online yet..... and my IV fees status is coming like as below........

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Status IV Fee IV

Application Civil

Documents

KHAN, ARMAN

PRINCIPAL

PRINCIPAL APPLICANT

IN PROCESS NOT STARTED N/A

I'm going to be sending my IV docs as soon as the IV fee is paid, simply because of the amount of time we are waiting for docs to be reviewed, I'm confident that the DS-260 will be issued and completed before they get a chance to review my IV docs. In fact, if I could get the cover sheet I'd send it in now even although the bill hasn't been invoiced lol

Hi everyone.

The best alarm call this morning. As my alarm went off so did the beep that another email had come in on my phone. Had to do a double take yo check it really was from NVC.

After waiting exactly 30 days we received the IV invoice. Hubby paid it. Lawyer couriering IV package tomorrow.

What a sad little life I lead that I have been walking on air today just because I received an invoice!

Oh well the waiting begins again now.

Great to see lots of good news today.

Come on bdrew I am waiting for your CC and Sukie your interview date. Great that you got that medical out the way Sukie.

Off to cook dinner.

That's great news. Seen a couple of IV invoices creeping back in over the last week so at least we know the CAC isn't broken, and that they are still invoicing people.

[MoBar65 520]

Off topic: omg just realized I'm a Gold member. How the heck did that happen?! Not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing haha.

This grade means you can never be wrong on VJ threads.

That reminds me of what was said once in "Yes Minister" BBC series regarding the highest civil service honor: GCMG grade means God Calls Me God!

Hi MoBar I need help, I downloaded the I-864 from USCIS but I can't type anything it's like just a page, where do I download one I can use?

Glad to see you got the help you needed. I was busy attending my boy's graduation from elementary school LOL, not that I could've helped with this particular form.

Edited June 10, 2014 by MoBar65

[nightingalejules 678]

Hey do you have your IV invoice yet? I got mine today exactly 30 days from when I filled in the DS-260.

Nope... Looks like the computer glitch screwed me up big time. No one at NVC will admit that there's any proof that I filed it before may 21(despite the fact that I have a confirmation number). It looks like I'm waiting until June 20 or so before I get invoiced.

Congrats to you, though, that's great!

[Soloenta 2,218]

I don't think so... People have gotten CCs without their AOS status changing, but I think that everyone who's mentioned it changing got their CC.

I printed a hard copy and scanned it back in. Not the most efficient, but dependable.

Good luck, Soloenta! Do you feel like listing all the things you sent, and see if anyone has any suggestions?

no kidding, that's confusing! I'd just add the assets on your dad's form, but I'm not an expert, and my joint sponsor isn't using assets.

Thank you so much Nightingalejules, I'll do just that better than having to do

all over again if I get a checklist. Ty.

My cover letter is so long would take a whole page I think, I'm not letting

anything get by me. I rather give them to much information than to little. I'll try

to post it once I finish all three I-864 and I-864a, two down one more to go.

It is confusing but I think I figured it out once I calmed down. I did my mothers

co-sponsor so I put how much she makes with social security and in another section it

asks how much is the total with all sponsors and co-sponsor so it covered it there. At

least I think I'm right. I hope and pray!