When will IV invoice appear? Need this to do DS-260?

[AmandaLane102 3]

How long does it typically take for NVC to invoice the IV fee? I submitted my choice of agent form and AOS fee on December 11 and yet to receive an IV invoice - is this normal?

Also, must the IV invoice first be paid in order to access the DS-260 or is there a way we can start filling it out before paying the IV fee?

With the new process, we send both the AOS packages and IV packages together, correct?

Thank you in advance for the answers to the above questions!!

[reinsterling 1]

Yeah, it is weird that they don't invoice the AOS and IV fees at the same time. Basically, when the IV fee is invoiced is connected to when they actually process your choice of agent form (DS-261). I think it took them around a month to invoice mine after I submitted the choice of agent form.

I've heard of a number of people calling to ask about it and actually having one of the agents process the DS-261 right then on the phone, but I don't know if there's a guarantee you can do that. It's worth a shot though.

Also, I think the DS-260 doesn't really become available until after you've paid the IV bill.

I think the AOS and IV packages can be sent together now and also you no longer need to send originals. Photocopies should suffice. Bring the original civil documents to the interview unless you've already sent them to the NVC.

[AmandaLane102 3]

Yeah, it is weird that they don't invoice the AOS and IV fees at the same time. Basically, when the IV fee is invoiced is connected to when they actually process your choice of agent form (DS-261). I think it took them around a month to invoice mine after I submitted the choice of agent form.

I've heard of a number of people calling to ask about it and actually having one of the agents process the DS-261 right then on the phone, but I don't know if there's a guarantee you can do that. It's worth a shot though.

Also, I think the DS-260 doesn't really become available until after you've paid the IV bill.

I think the AOS and IV packages can be sent together now and also you no longer need to send originals. Photocopies should suffice. Bring the original civil documents to the interview unless you've already sent them to the NVC.

Ok , as I thought thanks. Next week I should hit the month mark so we will see.

I've also read contradicting things on their website about originals vs. photocopies and have no idea what to do!! But we got "certified copies" of originals from the issuing authority so may send that and if it gets lost/not returned it's not a crisis as we are keeping the true originals. Thanks for the info!

[Amado 0]

How long does it typically take for NVC to invoice the IV fee? I submitted my choice of agent form and AOS fee on December 11 and yet to receive an IV invoice - is this normal?

Also, must the IV invoice first be paid in order to access the DS-260 or is there a way we can start filling it out before paying the IV fee?

With the new process, we send both the AOS packages and IV packages together, correct?

Thank you in advance for the answers to the above questions!!

I called NVC today since i been waiting for eh IV invoice about 2 weeks. Rep ask me for my email from the DS-261 and said I should recive the invoice email this week.

Also you are correct. We send the AOS and NVC together after both fees are marked as Paid.

[NikLR 13,232]

It takes about 30-40 days after submitting the DS-261 to get the IV invoice.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

[Ryan H 3,834]

I've also read contradicting things on their website about originals vs. photocopies and have no idea what to do!! But we got "certified copies" of originals from the issuing authority so may send that and if it gets lost/not returned it's not a crisis as we are keeping the true originals. Thanks for the info!

NVC only requires photocopies of documents now. Take the documents you photocopy to the interview.

[AmandaLane102 3]

NVC only requires photocopies of documents now. Take the documents you photocopy to the interview.

Hi Ryan,

Is there anywhere 'official' you can direct me containing the above information regarding the change to bringing photocopies only? Just so I have it on record if I do so. Thanks

[Ryan H 3,834]

Hi Ryan,

Is there anywhere 'official' you can direct me containing the above information regarding the change to bringing photocopies only? Just so I have it on record if I do so. Thanks

http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/policy_updates/National%20_Visa_Center_No_Longer_Collecting_Original_Civil_Documents_November_2014.pdf

[AmandaLane102 3]

http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/policy_updates/National%20_Visa_Center_No_Longer_Collecting_Original_Civil_Documents_November_2014.pdf

very helpful, thanks so much

[v4b 46]

related question: when the applicant takes the original documents to the interview, are the originals going to be taken from the applicant? or is the interviewer just going to look at them?

[NikLR 13,232]

They just look at them and give them back. Only the police certificate(s) should be kept.

And medical.