NVC Filers - September 2014

[NickTijs 18]

When was your Ds-261 approved?

I actually haven't called the nvc in a bit due to the fact I'm currently 'visiting' my wife in our home, but I'm calling tonight to find that out.

I got the email that the bill was invoiced late last night, so I'm assuming not too long before that my DS-261 was approved. I will add an update soon!

[SharksBelow 99]

Ok, so since it seems like there's a lot of confusion on the "new process" and what to do, here's my two cents.

For those just getting to NVC, then the process will likely be (by the sounds of the updated NVC website):

-fill out DS-261 (once case number is assigned)

-have both bills invoiced around the same time, once the DS-261 is reviewed

-fill out the DS-260 once it's available

-once both fees are showing as PAID, send ONE package containing both the AOS and IV paperwork

-respond to any checklists

-case complete

For those already currently at NVC and halfway through the process, nothing is going to change. Still finish NVC as normal. If you want to send the IV package, do so at your own risk. Use the AOS cover sheet. (And for those doing this, please stop freaking out so much what address is used for the IV package, it will get routed to the correct department if you use the wrong one).

Shall do.

Seems like NVC process steps will change from now on. Again, you got so many suggestions on what to do and must be really confused. However, I second Molly&Juan that you should call and speak to at least 4 different NVC agents and go with what the majority of them tell you, preferably try to speak to a supervisor. In the end, just do what your heart says.

I think we are going to stick with the plan. My husband was incredibly uncomfortable with doing something that is a) a brand new process for an existing file and b) to do with our original documents. He doesn't want to take any risks and I understand that.

Does anyone know if the DS-261 saying "completed" is good and means IV bill might be invoiced soon? Sigh..

[dawning 212]

OMG OMG OMG CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!

Just called and talked to Yvette, she said our case is complete, just waiting for the interview to be scheduled, and they are still scheduling for October interviews!!!!

Paid still says Paid. lol

July 18th scan date

Yay, congratulations!

[dawning 212]

Hello everyone,

Thrilled to see that there are a few CC's already this week... congrats to all the recipients.

I have a question that I asked last week, and didn't get an answers, or at least not any that I know of. So I thought I would ask again, although maybe this is not the right place... if you know of a better forum in which to ask please let me know.

I will be leaving at the end of the week to go visit my husband in Venezuela. We are waiting for a CC, hopefully some time this month, and I was hoping to be able to take any documents that would be necessary for the interview to him. Where could I find a list of what he will need? In the embassy information on Visa JOurney, it seems to mostly talk about K1 interviews, not CR-1.

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. perhaps I should post in the regional forum as well?

Edited September 9, 2014 by dawning

[Neledna100913 0]

congrats!

[thhopean 4]

Shall do.

I think we are going to stick with the plan. My husband was incredibly uncomfortable with doing something that is a) a brand new process for an existing file and b) to do with our original documents. He doesn't want to take any risks and I understand that.

Does anyone know if the DS-261 saying "completed" is good and means IV bill might be invoiced soon? Sigh..

Mine said completed even after they told me the Ds-261 is approved and waited around 30 days for it to be approved

Edited September 9, 2014 by hamo13

[TargetNovember14 41]

Hello ssastry,

When we did EP, we scanned everything and the very next day we got an email confirmation from Slyvia saying that they received all our documents. I think everyone doesn't get a confirmation back. Unfortunately with EP you will never get a confirmation by calling. Sometimes it takes a week. I am pretty sure they have it all.

TargetNovember14:

So when you sent the AOS and IV packages via email on july 10, you received no acknowledgement of receipt by NVC, until Sept 8? Did your lawyer receive any receipt by any chance?

I sent my AOS package via email sept 5, I phoned today to see if they receive it and the rep said she cannot see it on the system.

Just wondering how i am supposed to know that it was even received.

[TargetNovember14 41]

Yes i agree with you Austin. especially the checklist I got for. My lawyer FORGOT to fill in item 10. He didn't enter the number. I cannot even blame NVC. I am so angry and frustrated. I called NVC and everything else from the IV packet is fine. Everything else. It took us 30 seconds to fix the problem. I should have checked my lawyer work. I was stupid. Oh well.

Yes it will be another 60 days for something so inane. Oh well.

Yes it was ArthurMArcela. I remember now. Thanks. I have given up hope that it will be rectified that easily in 7-10 days.

Life truly sucks right now for me. I have to wait till Nov 9 for 60 calendar days, which means that I will not be in USA at least until end of december or january. Two whole months.

I wish you get your paperwork approved and i know it will.

I don't think lawyers should charge any fees when their clients get a checklist!

They were too lazy to double-check their clients' application, and their stupid mistake is costing their clients another 60 days.

That was ArthurandMarcela. Her lawyer's dumb secretary forgot to email the marriage certificate. So she got a checklist. She scanned and emailed her marriage certificate by herself and got a CC in 7-10 days.

[Mandiimoose 39]

Shall do.

I think we are going to stick with the plan. My husband was incredibly uncomfortable with doing something that is a) a brand new process for an existing file and b) to do with our original documents. He doesn't want to take any risks and I understand that.

Does anyone know if the DS-261 saying "completed" is good and means IV bill might be invoiced soon? Sigh..

The DS-261 says completed the moment after you press submit. It doesn't mean it's approved and it won't say approved. Mine was approved on the fourth after 34 days of waiting and it still shows complete. I haven't got the IV fee yet but I'm hopeful. Hope this made sense! Edited September 9, 2014 by Mandiimoose

[SharksBelow 99]

The DS-261 says completed the moment after you press submit. It doesn't mean it's approved and it won't say approved. Mine was approved on the fourth after 34 days of waiting and it still shows complete. I haven't got the IV fee yet but I'm hopeful. Hope this made sense!

Pretty much! I will just keep waiting and checking every day for that little "check box" to pop up so I can pay IV bill

[Crmasa 8]

Yes i agree with you Austin. especially the checklist I got for. My lawyer FORGOT to fill in item 10. He didn't enter the number. I cannot even blame NVC. I am so angry and frustrated. I called NVC and everything else from the IV packet is fine. Everything else. It took us 30 seconds to fix the problem. I should have checked my lawyer work. I was stupid. Oh well.

Yes it will be another 60 days for something so inane. Oh well.

Yes it was ArthurMArcela. I remember now. Thanks. I have given up hope that it will be rectified that easily in 7-10 days.

Life truly sucks right now for me. I have to wait till Nov 9 for 60 calendar days, which means that I will not be in USA at least until end of december or january. Two whole months.

I wish you get your paperwork approved and i know it will.

Dont worry if it helps I am as frustrated as you. I am right behind you in sending our checklist docs lets stay positive maybe it wil be 7-10 days like ArthurandMarcela we could dream big!!????

[nicholemariev 114]

Yay, congratulations!

@nicholeMariev, CONGRATS!! So happy for you. Also looks like Yvette is the bearer of good news today because...

My AOS packet was approved today!!! I had to ask twice because all she said was, "well your first packet, AOS, looks good" So I clarified, " So my affidavit of support was accepted?" She replied, "Yep, it looks good."Scan date July 17th. I know it is no CC, but I am so happy! For the benefit of others I filed I-864EZ and I wrote NA all over that thing, not a blank space was to be found. I included my last three years tax transcripts, a letter from my employer, and 6 months of pay stubs.

Good luck to all, it's been a good week on VJ so far. With my IV scan date of 7/22... maybe I'll even see a CC this week? Who knows, a girl can dream, right?

Thank yooouuuuu! Congrats to you too megwin, not surprised at all that you passed the AOS test with flying colors.

FYI everybody... CEAC shows N/A now I kind of want to call again tonight to see if we have an interview lol.... but I think I've had enough of that hold music for one day. We'll see.

Edited September 10, 2014 by nicholemariev

[MoBar65 520]

OMG OMG OMG CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!

Just called and talked to Yvette, she said our case is complete, just waiting for the interview to be scheduled, and they are still scheduling for October interviews!!!!

Paid still says Paid. lol

July 18th scan date

So wonderful to hear this news. What a dizzy feeling you must had!

Come over to the Interviews thread, but first spread some karma so the rest of the July scanners would follow close at your heels.

Good timing as well... Someone got an interview scheduled today, so probably tomorrow the mid-month scheduling round will start in earnest.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Hey soloenta and EOC. I missed u guys too. I was going through major depression. Was just lying in bed whole day in the earlier part of last week without energy and still feeling tired. I applied for a job on Wednesday and I got it on Saturday. Today was my second working day and I feel a Whole lot better! I should have done this before. U guys are so amazing u remembered and missed me we sent our checklist response. I read someone's post that they are reviewing both packages together and my IV is 24th July but I m definitely not getting my hopes up because it sounds too good to be true. Just trying to keep myself distracted by working now

Oh sweet heart how could we not miss you and wonder how your doing, you are part of our journey! Well, as I said I think NVC despite themselves are making progress, slowly mind you but progress.

WOW wish I could work, what a great idea to keep busy and make a little money at the same time sounds wonderful. Best thing you could have done I agree so you can keep your mind off of they insanity for a bit. So happy to see your post.

[Soloenta 2,218]

You are not the only one who feels this way ! Ppl should be thankful for not waiting as long as we did .im also sick of some people who ask me did u get ur visa ? Oh why is it taking so long it used to take six months etc :/ ugh

OMG yes hahaaa actually don't talk to anyone about this but my parents and husband outside VJ. Even my brother looks at me oddly when I tell me the progress so I've just given up on that. Most people do think you just fill out some paper work and it arrives in the mail. Thank you sweet heart.