NVC Filers - September 2014

[sunshine07 5]

I have 2 questions: #1- My wife whom I'm sponsoring to come live with me, is currently unemployed there. Is that a bad thing, or is that something they don't really look at at the time of interview? Reading screenshots of the DS-260, question 12 of part 1 asks "Present Occupation", I wanna put "unemployed" because that's what she really is. Would that be ok? Question #2- On part 1 of DS-260 screenshots question #3 says, "Full name in Native Alphabet". What really does this mean? Should I just write her whole name, i.e. FIRST, LAST? Thanks in advance for the answers!! I've learned so much here from all of you, I honestly feel confident I can do NVC on my own without a professional because of all of you, so thank you so much.

What I do t understand is, why you are not getting it. By asking same question again and again is not going to change the answers. Most of the VJ members had responded your concerns many times and in different ways. I myself had responded couple of time.

Just take it easy and don't panic... She will be fine even if she is unemployed, I think US government is extensively checking beneficiaries background. Questions about writing her name in native language is a different topic. I think vj members have already responded on it. We did the same thing. Good luck.

[Aahil 90]

got my IV invoice yesterday 9/20 but it hasnt been unlocked in the CEAC site yet. Anyone else having this issue?

Congratz bro,give it time

[poweroverwhelming 6]

Congratz bro,give it time

thanks man. im just worried about the strikes in Bangladesh now. Hope it doesnt cause more delays. unbelievebal ..

[NVC_2014 7]

Hi all,

I submitted the DS-261 on 7/26, but between that time and waiting for the IV bill, my wife (beneficiary) mistakenly clicked on the DS-261 link but did not resubmit. As a result, the DS-261 status shows as "incomplete". I read here in the forums and called NVC and confirmed, and they said that as long as it was not resubmitted, the 30 business day counter would not be reset.

I found out by calling NVC that the DS-261 was reviewed and accepted on 9/4 and I received my IV bill on 9/10. So looks like there was no problem clicking on the link (phew). I mailed the IV package docs on 9/12.

My question, though, is how long after the IV bill has been paid should I have to wait for the DS-260 available to fill online? I'm still seeing a "Not started" status with no link to complete the form. I called NVC and they said it should be available about 3-4 business days after IV bill is marked as "Paid." I called a second time after 3-4 business days and then they said they don't know if anything is wrong and that we should wait (he didn't even offer a timeframe).

Has this happened to anyone? The DS-261 remains "Incomplete" and you didn't have the ability to submit the DS-260?

Please let me know. Thank you!

Screenshot of my CEAC Summary page attached.

click on NoT Started under DS260 and it should get your DS260 started

[Quriyat 1]

Hello everyone,

I am instructed to use Form DS-230 instead of Form DS-260. Why is that?

Thanking you.

[Quriyat 1]

Hi Guys came to a point where I need some help now. I have made it all this way but my co sponsors have flaked out on us at the last minute. My mother is there to help me but her income was below the poverty line. Can I use her assets to qualify ?

Hello,

In order to qualify based on the value of assets the cash value of your assets must be at least five times (three times if filing for spouse or minor child) the difference between your income and the 125% of the poverty line for your household size. Example: Your household size is four and you have an income of $18,000. 125% of the poverty line for your household is $27,562. Therefore the value of your assets must total at least five times the difference between $18,000 and $27,562, i.e. $9,562 X 5 = $47,810.

[demis346 47]

Hello everyone,

I am instructed to use Form DS-230 instead of Form DS-260. Why is that?

Thanking you.

Please fill out your timeline , signature and country !

So VJ members can see were you are in the process and are able to help you out !

DS-230: Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Diversity Visa 2014 and Cuban Family Reunification Parole applications only)

does this apply to you ??

Edited September 21, 2014 by demis346

[safrazz 1]

Thanks kamijia83 for the reply, but the thing is, that text is not a link and I can't click on anything yet.

click on NoT Started under DS260 and it should get your DS260 started

[NVC_2014 7]

Thanks kamijia83 for the reply, but the thing is, that text is not a link and I can't click on anything yet.

For me once fee status showed paid..the ds 260 link was available with 5 to 6 hrs....Call NVC and let them know your issue..and ds 261 shouldshow Completed

[Maria&Abdo 102]

They said they received your documents on September 18, so that's your scan date and September 19 is when they sent the letter.

Thank you so much! ?

You should get an email from NVC regarding reciept of your documents where they will mention date they recieve your docs...thats your scan date

Its taking around 50-60 days to review packages

Thanks! I did get an email from them on Sept 19th stating they received docs on Sept 18th. ? and now the wait begins...

Best of luck to everyone in this process ?

[safrazz 1]

Thanks! I tried calling, but the guy at NVC said to wait and when I asked how long, he said he doesn't know - to wait until they review the document packages that I sent them and find that the DS-261 is showing as incomplete even though it actually has been completed.

I will try calling again though and hope to speak to someone more helpful or a supervisor.

For me once fee status showed paid..the ds 260 link was available with 5 to 6 hrs....Call NVC and let them know your issue..and ds 261 shouldshow Completed

[romii 150]

Hi all,

I submitted the DS-261 on 7/26, but between that time and waiting for the IV bill, my wife (beneficiary) mistakenly clicked on the DS-261 link but did not resubmit. As a result, the DS-261 status shows as "incomplete". I read here in the forums and called NVC and confirmed, and they said that as long as it was not resubmitted, the 30 business day counter would not be reset.

I found out by calling NVC that the DS-261 was reviewed and accepted on 9/4 and I received my IV bill on 9/10. So looks like there was no problem clicking on the link (phew). I mailed the IV package docs on 9/12.

My question, though, is how long after the IV bill has been paid should I have to wait for the DS-260 available to fill online? I'm still seeing a "Not started" status with no link to complete the form. I called NVC and they said it should be available about 3-4 business days after IV bill is marked as "Paid." I called a second time after 3-4 business days and then they said they don't know if anything is wrong and that we should wait (he didn't even offer a timeframe).

Has this happened to anyone? The DS-261 remains "Incomplete" and you didn't have the ability to submit the DS-260?

Please let me know. Thank you!

Screenshot of my CEAC Summary page attached.

I would call NVC back and ask to speak with a supervisor, I think the link is not working because your DS-261 is showing as incomplete.

They can probably fix that at their end and edit it to show completed. Speak with a supervisor and tell them how it has been 3-4 business days and the link is still not working plus the incomplete on DS-261.

My DS-260 was available to start as soon as the IV fees showed paid, I didn't have to wait 3-4 business days and I don't think anyone else did either.

[safrazz 1]

Thank you romii. Will try calling back tomorrow and asking for a supervisor.

I would call NVC back and ask to speak with a supervisor, I think the link is not working because your DS-261 is showing as incomplete.
They can probably fix that at their end and edit it to show completed. Speak with a supervisor and tell them how it has been 3-4 business days and the link is still not working plus the incomplete on DS-261.
My DS-260 was available to start as soon as the IV fees showed paid, I didn't have to wait 3-4 business days and I don't think anyone else did either.

[meandmine 8]

Hi guys!! I need a little help here. So I am currently adding a joint sponsor in my AOS. Because I was in school for tax years 2011,2012,2013 I had no come. My cousin who is the joint sponsor sent me, biographic page of his passport, last 3 years tax returns, last 3 years k1 and a w2 from 2012. Do I still need his tax transcripts?? And what would I need to add on my behalf I was dependent with my mom and dad. Also my cousin is married so his wife is on his returns but she had no income. Do I need her to fill out the i864a and add a copy of her passport page or it isn't necessary? Please help me out with this! Thanks

Salam, yes your cousin needs to provide last three tax transcripts plus I 864a if joint with wife no income ,I don't think so, wife will fill I 864 or her data is needed.

[dustyrah 13]

My wife has been a resident in France for the past two years but at the end of October, she will go back to China since she is a Chinese citizen. The DS-260 has been completed and I am about to send out the IV packet in a week or so. Currently, her consulate is Paris, France.

I am wondering if we should change the consulate now or wait till the case is complete and then request that the consulate be moved to Beijing, China? I am just worried that if we do something right now, it may mess up the AOS and IV process and end up costing us way more time than applying for a change of consulate after the case is complete.

Another options is to just hang out in France until the interview but that may take months to come around though.