NVC process for VSC filers from Aug 2013- Jun 2014

[petareño 15]

Just received confirmation of AOS FEE payment has been received. It shows NOT INVOICED and FEE AMOUNT is blank on the system. No access to fill out the DS-260 yet.

Edited June 24, 2015 by petareño

[Arrow 25]

Just received confirmation of AOS FEE payment has been received. It shows NOT INVOICED and FEE AMOUNT is blank on the system. No access to fill out the DS-260 yet.

you are not the only one so don't worry

[wodm 1]

It looks like that the CEAC problem at least from overseas consulates is starting to be fixed. Consulates are able now to process visas. May be soon it will be the same for NVC. I am guessing that they are having all their efforts on the consulates because it is more sensitive than NVC?

[petareño 15]

It looks like that the CEAC problem at least from overseas consulates is starting to be fixed. Consulates are able now to process visas. May be soon it will be the same for NVC. I am guessing that they are having all their efforts on the consulates because it is more sensitive than NVC?

Does it still the same for you, showing NOT PAID and not DS-260 access yet?

[wodm 1]

Does it still the same for you, showing NOT PAID and not DS-260 access yet?

I paid both AOS and IV by mail. On CEAC I see only AOS as NOT PAID but I can't see IV fees yet. DS260 is NA

[tripalB 0]

I paid both AOS and IV by mail. On CEAC I see only AOS as NOT PAID but I can't see IV fees yet. DS260 is NA

our problems is similar but i had printed aos paid receipt but now shown not paid pay now.

[ajaz071 1]

It looks like that the CEAC problem at least from overseas consulates is starting to be fixed. Consulates are able now to process visas. May be soon it will be the same for NVC. I am guessing that they are having all their efforts on the consulates because it is more sensitive than NVC?

How do u know that CEAC problem solve in consulates.?

[wodm 1]

How do u know that CEAC problem solve in consulates.?

See link below

http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/news/technological-systems-issue.html

Not all consulate have problem solved but like 2/3 and they are planning to make all consulate operational by the end of this week.

[petareño 15]

I found this online:

DS-260 Online System Experiencing Technical Difficulties By Cory A. Richards on June 8th, 2015Posted in Immigrant Visa

Introduced in September 2013, the DS-260 online filing replaced the paper-based DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration for all immigrant visa applications. The National Visa Center in its guidance addressed this change as one that will streamline and expedite the immigrant visa process. Recently however, in addition to extensive delays and other issues, National Visa Center, part of U.S. State Department responsible for visa processing prior to transfer to consular posts, has reported experiencing technical difficulties with their online system related to the access of electronic immigrant visa application (Form DS-260) as well as the Online Choice of Address and Agent form (DS-261), as well as the ability to make and process immigrant visa fee payments electronically. The State Department has released guidance indicating that it is aware of the issues and is working to fix these problems.

Issue 1: Unable to Access Form DS-261 in order to select a new agent

An “agent” is a individual who will be corresponding with National Visa Center on behalf of the applicant(s), such as an attorney.

Solution:

During the period of time while NVC continues to have issues with the electronic processing of the form DS-261, applicants may choose or change their agent telephonically by calling the National Visa Center at 603-334-0888 and pressing option “2”. The agent’s full name, phone number, email address, and mailing address will be required in order to process this request.

Issue 2: Unable to pay your immigrant visa processing fee or Affidavit of Support fee

An immigrant visa processing fee must be paid in order to allow access to and filing of the immigrant visa application Forms DS-260 online. National Visa Center invoices the immigrant fees by sending fee bills via electronic or regular mail to the applicant(s) and/or the designated agent. Previously, National Visa Center encouraged electronic payment of the immigrant visa fees via its website. However, during this time while the State Department is working to resolve this system glitch, applicants are encouraged to make payment via certified mail by completing the following steps:

• 1. Send a cashier’s check (from a U.S. bank) or money order payable to the U.S. Department of State for the amount listed on the fee invoices. The NVC does not accept personal checks.
  2. Write your NVC case number on the memo line of the cashier’s check or money order.
  3. Mail the cashier’s check or money order with the fee invoices to the address below:

NVC Fee Processing Center
P.O. Box 790136
St. Louis, MO 63179-0136

If you have not yet received the immigrant visa fee bills from National Visa Center, please contact its representatives telephonically at 603-334-0888. For additional information regarding immigrant visa fees, please go to nvc.state.gov/fee.

Issue 3: Unable to access Form DS-260 to complete the Immigrant Visa Application

According to the DOS, Consular Electronic Application Center (“CEAC”) software programmers are working to give access to all users who have previously tried to log into the system but received an error message. Due to the volume of users who need access, this may take up to 10 days. The DOS suggests that waiting 10 days and then attempting to log onto the system once again. Please visit this page often for instructions on any actions that may be required on your part and for other updates. However, if, even after that time, access to DS-260’s is still unavailable, National Visa Center should be contacted telephonically at 603-334-0888, at option “2.” Customer service representatives will refer applicant specific information to the CEAC software programmers for case-specific assistance.

For more information regarding immigrant visa processing and issues with National Visa Center as well U.S. consular posts, please contact our attorneys.

[wodm 1]

That's an old post that was posted like 15days ago or more. Now if you call that number and tell the CR that you can't access DS260 she will just tell you to wait even if you tell her that you waited 10days she will just tell you to wait 10 more ...

[ajaz071 1]

That's an old post that was posted like 15days ago or more. Now if you call that number and tell the CR that you can't access DS260 she will just tell you to wait even if you tell her that you waited 10days she will just tell you to wait 10 more ...

[ajaz071 1]

Hey, dts really good news. I just checked. This is great news. We r hoping to get done in 2 weeks. Finally it showed uo something

[petareño 15]

I can't believe it.

I guess we stepped on dog shi... or we stole the bottle to the baby jesus. What a bad luck...retrogression, system down, vsc taking forever to aprrove, now this bullshit.

US visa system: 100 computer experts race to fix hardware failure as 700,000 applications pile up

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/us-visa-system-100-computer-experts-race-fix-hardware-failure-700000-applications-pile-1507549

[Habel 5]

Hello All,

I would like to share that I have received my interview email today that I am scheduled for 19th August 2015. I would like thank all of you for all the support and assistance you have offered to me during this long process. I wish you all the very best of luck with the process and please do not give up as everything happens when it is the right time. May God be with you all and guide you all through this tiring process.

[f&a15 0]

Hello All,

I would like to share that I have received my interview email today that I am scheduled for 19th August 2015. I would like thank all of you for all the support and assistance you have offered to me during this long process. I wish you all the very best of luck with the process and please do not give up as everything happens when it is the right time. May God be with you all and guide you all through this tiring process.

So happy for you, congrats, good news for november fillers