NVC Filers - July 2014

[jsumner86 403]

Thanks jsumner86, it's too bad I'll have another 30 days added on to my visa adventure. But with my wife (sponsor) is here in Canada with me and they didn't request any more proof of intent to re-establish domicile than what we sent them. So hopefully at least that's a good sign.

It is a shame how they put us back in the pile after we corrected the mistake! Usually takes 5 minutes to look at it! The NVC doesn't check to see if it satisfies the CO of the embassy if you have enough evidence for domicile, they just check to see if you included it in your case so they can forward to the embassy. Hopefully it will be enough when you do have your interview .

[Molly&Juan 90]

OK Team!

So we got access to the D-261 last night and I just got the emails with case number, IID, BID and the email with the AOS invoice. I can also now access the AOS bill online. Here's the question... What are our thoughts (considering how long each step is taking now) for sending the AOS package today as soon as I pay the bill?

I have read the wiki (and re-read it!) so I know Saylin's note, but I'm so anxious! I just want to get it there! Has anyone had problems with their payments not going through? Am I being crazy?

Thanks for your advise in advance!

[jsumner86 403]

OK Team!

So we got access to the D-261 last night and I just got the emails with case number, IID, BID and the email with the AOS invoice. I can also now access the AOS bill online. Here's the question... What are our thoughts (considering how long each step is taking now) for sending the AOS package today as soon as I pay the bill?

I have read the wiki (and re-read it!) so I know Saylin's note, but I'm so anxious! I just want to get it there! Has anyone had problems with their payments not going through? Am I being crazy?

Thanks for your advise in advance!

I've seen a few where they sent it asap after they paid it without it clearing the bank, by the time NVC "received" it.. the funds cleared before then. We waited for ours just to clear the bank which was usually a day afterwards. Seeing the trend with the NVC lately, it looks like it's taking up to 5 business days for them to scan mail in.. Maybe others will put their 2 cents in here that been through this recently..!

[Molly&Juan 90]

I've seen a few where they sent it asap after they paid it without it clearing the bank, by the time NVC "received" it.. the funds cleared before then. We waited for ours just to clear the bank which was usually a day afterwards. Seeing the trend with the NVC lately, it looks like it's taking up to 5 business days for them to scan mail in.. Maybe others will put their 2 cents in here that been through this recently..!

Thanks for the quick response! I could be patient (sort of) but I am a nurse and I work this weekend so I wouldn't be able to send it until Monday (which of course seems like FOREVER). That's the only reason I'm thinking I should just send it.

Oh boy! I feel like a crazy person.

[jsumner86 403]

Thanks for the quick response! I could be patient (sort of) but I am a nurse and I work this weekend so I wouldn't be able to send it until Monday (which of course seems like FOREVER). That's the only reason I'm thinking I should just send it.

Oh boy! I feel like a crazy person.

It's up to you, it will probably clear before they even get to review the file.. They went from 2 weeks to 4 weeks.. now it's averaging 5-6 weeks for review!!! Good luck! It's okay, the US Government has that affect on people. (To make them feel crazy!). We're all mad here

Edited July 18, 2014 by jsumner86

[Alko 6]

I called NVC today about my AOS package. Operator told me they scanned it today and it takes 30 days for it to be reviewed.

I also asked about DS-261 that we completed on July 9. The website shows being completed. She put me on hold and came back telling me it does not show it was submitted, and she talked to supervisor who will look into it.

Anyone with this issue?

One thing I did notice on website for DS-261 where it says it is completed, when I click on it, it opens up the form we completed. I just exit it, I did not want to mess with it again. Could that be the reason for not showing in their system as submitted.

[MoBar65 520]

It's up to you, it will probably clear before they even get to review the file.. They went from 2 weeks to 4 weeks.. now it's averaging 5-6 weeks for review!!! Good luck! It's okay, the US Government has that affect on people. (To make them feel crazy!). We're all mad here

As I just said on the August Interview thread:

You need a lawyer for the USCIS stage and a psychiatrist for the NVC stage, to come through both unscathed.

[megwin 57]

I called NVC today about my AOS package. Operator told me they scanned it today and it takes 30 days for it to be reviewed.

I also asked about DS-261 that we completed on July 9. The website shows being completed. She put me on hold and came back telling me it does not show it was submitted, and she talked to supervisor who will look into it.

Anyone with this issue?

One thing I did notice on website for DS-261 where it says it is completed, when I click on it, it opens up the form we completed. I just exit it, I did not want to mess with it again. Could that be the reason for not showing in their system as submitted.

Can I ask what day you mailed the AOS package (trying to figure out how long it is taking them to scan things)

Also, I have seen a lot of people on here say that you should not re-click on the DS 261, it re-sets the submission date (therefore delaying your IV invoice) when you do. I can't speak to it personally, but thats what I have read.

[Amanda4964 202]

33 business days since they received our DS-261. I'm trying to be positive by aiming to get the world record for longest time between DS-261 and IV invoice

I think we should create a trophy!

[Soloenta 2,218]

OK Team!

So we got access to the D-261 last night and I just got the emails with case number, IID, BID and the email with the AOS invoice. I can also now access the AOS bill online. Here's the question... What are our thoughts (considering how long each step is taking now) for sending the AOS package today as soon as I pay the bill?

I have read the wiki (and re-read it!) so I know Saylin's note, but I'm so anxious! I just want to get it there! Has anyone had problems with their payments not going through? Am I being crazy?

Thanks for your advise in advance!

I'm wiff Jsumner86 and as long as you have the Bar Code go for it they are taking a long time to scan everything. I'll have my eyes, fingers and toes crossed . VIVA CHILE!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Thanks for the quick response! I could be patient (sort of) but I am a nurse and I work this weekend so I wouldn't be able to send it until Monday (which of course seems like FOREVER). That's the only reason I'm thinking I should just send it.

Oh boy! I feel like a crazy person.

OMG I'm a Respiratory Therapist. Wooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooo NVC Code Blue........................ ...........

DO NOT RESUSCITATE.

[Soloenta 2,218]

I think we should create a trophy!

a trophy? Perks up.................................. so when do I get it ?

[Soloenta 2,218]

For those that complain of my many posts because MultiQuote doesn't work for me and if it's my fault I don't care. Can't do anything about it, I tried many times I just CAN'T MAKE IT WORK.

Today it's official, my husband is a serial procrastinator. I'm giving him a trophy for that on our 3ed anniversary.

Edited July 18, 2014 by Soloenta

[jsumner86 403]

For those that complain of my many posts because MultiQuote doesn't work for me and if it's my fault I don't care. Can't do anything about it, I tried many times I just CAN'T MAKE IT WORK.

Today it's official, my husband is a serial procrastinator. I'm giving him a trophy for that on our 3ed anniversary.

I like your posts. It keeps the thread alive . Plus it helps keep me sane

[Alko 6]

Can I ask what day you mailed the AOS package (trying to figure out how long it is taking them to scan things)

Also, I have seen a lot of people on here say that you should not re-click on the DS 261, it re-sets the submission date (therefore delaying your IV invoice) when you do. I can't speak to it personally, but thats what I have read.

I sent my AOS on monday overnighted, they got it next day. I called today and they told me they scanned it today. So it took 4 days for them to scan it.

I hope that I did not reset my submission date on DS-261 . I just clicked on completed and closed it as I saw what it opened. I did not go more to resubmit it again. Just closed it.