NVC Filers - June 2015

[ArroTG 22]

this better be my last month here

You and me both, Iri. Here's hoping for good news for the both of us.

[ArroTG 22]

Hello Everyone,

Thought I would ask the question as I'm always unsure what is going on with this VISA process....

We completed the DS-261 on 12th May and paid the ASOS fees on the 13th may and showed as PAID a couple of days later.

Everything else on the website shows N/A for example supporting and finance docs, IV application, civil docs.

The IV fee shows PAY NOW but when I click on the link the fee shows as zero.

There doesn't seem to be any link to start the DS-260 and I can't click the IV application button on the top right, should I continue to wait for something to happen or is there other steps I can be doing?

Thanks for your support guys!

In order for your IV fee to be unlocked, your DS-261 must be reviewed. It takes 30 days to review it, OR you can call and have a rep review it over the phone with you. Not all reps will do this, so sometimes you'll need to call back.

A few days after your DS-261 is reviewed, your IV fee should be unlocked. However, lately there have been a lot of technical issues, and for many people the fee is not appearing.

After your IV fee is PAID, you'll be able to complete your DS-260.

[*iri* 20]

You and me both, Iri. Here's hoping for good news for the both of us.

yes, hoping here too!!

like i said , i spoke to nvc and she said to give 42 additional days for the supervisor review, but it normally doesnt take that long, i told her...yeah...it normally takes 5 month at uscis but took my child 11 month...there is normally one aos fee but we had to wait 42 days to cross reference our payment...normally takes 30 days for the nvc but we on day 39, so please dont use the word "normally" cant hear this anymore

[Peach7 5]

Hi Saylin. Your first post says NVC is "open every other business day (Monday-Friday)". I think you meant to say "every bussiness day". "every other" implies they are open mon, wed, fri closed tuesday and thursday. Just wanted to clarify....

Welcome to another monthly thread for those going through NVC. Good luck to all! Please read everything below and refer to it throughout your NVC journey, whether this is your first month at NVC or your third

This thread is strictly for questions and progress. If you want to rant about this ridiculous process, please do so in this side thread here.

NVC will be closed on the following day due to federal holidays: No federal holidays in June!!. They are open every other business day (Monday-Friday) this month.

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Before posting questions, please read the wiki I wrote on the NVC process here. Once you're done, read it one or two more times to really understand it Don't forget to also read the official form instructions as well as USCIS and NVC's websites!

For up to date time frames, you can view my spreadsheet here. If you'd like to add/update your entry, please fill out the form here. Please be aware if something is wrong with your request form submission, I issue my own version of a checklist. So please read the instructions I wrote on the request form very carefully.

If you want to see a visual of the NVC process, please view my flowchart here.

I will be much less active in answering posts in these monthly threads, so don't bother asking me questions directly and please don't send me PMs with questions. If you send me a PM with a question that can be posted here, I will NOT reply. Just post them here for everyone to see and someone will come along to answer. Remember to be patient (re: just post once and wait)

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If you're wondering about time frames, I've got a spreadsheet available for a reason And if that doesn't help, look at the fellow members right here in this thread! Study their signatures/timelines and make notes. VJ also has this awesome page. Use it! I sure did during my process

And once you've got a case complete, please join Dwheels's case complete/interview thread (currently July), here.

Also, please read Kanuk's post full of advice and observations, found here.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Saylin. Your first post says NVC is "open every other business day (Monday-Friday)". I think you meant to say "every bussiness day". "every other" implies they are open mon, wed, fri closed tuesday and thursday. Just wanted to clarify....

It's based on the preceding sentence about when they're closed for holidays, thus being opened on all the other business days (that sentence can have two meanings, you took it for the other meaning to mean alternate days). Since there isn't any holidays this month though, that second sentence might make a little less sense than it usually does.

[mrsbrook 4]

Day 29/30!

24/30 for me!! Good luck! Am on hold to the NVC right now....just in case! Have you phoned them lately, Nicole?

yes, hoping here too!!

like i said , i spoke to nvc and she said to give 42 additional days for the supervisor review, but it normally doesnt take that long, i told her...yeah...it normally takes 5 month at uscis but took my child 11 month...there is normally one aos fee but we had to wait 42 days to cross reference our payment...normally takes 30 days for the nvc but we on day 39, so please dont use the word "normally" cant hear this anymore

39/30 - that's rough! When last did you call them?

[brijakash 7]

hello all

I submit my ds 260 on 22nd april and my AOS and iv document on 10th april. AS per rep they reviewed my AOS and iv but they sent me checklist for ds 260 which I submit on 22nd april so they say wait 30 days and its more than 30 days for ds 260 to review what should I do. my all document is clear only they saying about ds260. please somebody help me with this will be appreciate.

thanks

[fellaamazing 72]

I also hope this be my last month here in NVC, and get an appointment at consulate this month.

[*iri* 20]

39/30 - that's rough! When last did you call them?

calling every day, so last time was today, 7 am sharp, same old...wait, wait, wait

[Rachel23 9]

hello all

I submit my ds 260 on 22nd april and my AOS and iv document on 10th april. AS per rep they reviewed my AOS and iv but they sent me checklist for ds 260 which I submit on 22nd april so they say wait 30 days and its more than 30 days for ds 260 to review what should I do. my all document is clear only they saying about ds260. please somebody help me with this will be appreciate.

thanks

I am tired of calling NVC it is my day 42 since I sent both packages Scan Date April 20th, sent my ds-260 April 29th and on May 7th received a checklist for ds-260 which I had submitted already they reviewed my docs and everything is fine But they are just lazy to review ds-260 don't know whats going on with this people it's been 32 days of my ds-260 today. I am affraid they don't review it before June 20th. Wanted to have interview in July but that's impossible so I hope August is my month.

[anamaral 4]

Hello all

Once website wasn't working we sent our AOS payment by mail (as requested by NVC) las week. Now it works again, and shows the AOS fee is not payed yet (of course, it's too recent). Called NVC, the representative says it takes up to 21 days to process the payment and that I could send the documents anytime we wanted (??). Our consulate now allows both ways to send our documents email or mail. My question is:

1) Any experience with the "email"? I believe it's easier, right? Also takes 30 days (in theory) or its longer to process?

2) I know the package needs to be sent with a confirmation page you print from NVC (or the welcome letter they send - I haven't received anything). How about sending the documents by email? Do I still have to attach this page? I though not, once the NVC representative said we could send at "anytime", even before AOS fee is confirmed payed (what is quite odd on my understanding)

Any suggestions?

Thank you!

[TeJoGB 25]

I have a silly question, since we have not been able to pay IV fee yet, the ceac portal is only giving me AOS cover sheet, can I use the same cover sheet for both the AOS package and IV package, i am sending 2 separate folders in one shipment. thanks all

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

Hello all

Once website wasn't working we sent our AOS payment by mail (as requested by NVC) las week. Now it works again, and shows the AOS fee is not payed yet (of course, it's too recent). Called NVC, the representative says it takes up to 21 days to process the payment and that I could send the documents anytime we wanted (??). Our consulate now allows both ways to send our documents email or mail. My question is:

1) Any experience with the "email"? I believe it's easier, right? Also takes 30 days (in theory) or its longer to process?

2) I know the package needs to be sent with a confirmation page you print from NVC (or the welcome letter they send - I haven't received anything). How about sending the documents by email? Do I still have to attach this page? I though not, once the NVC representative said we could send at "anytime", even before AOS fee is confirmed payed (what is quite odd on my understanding)

Any suggestions?

Thank you!

yes u still have to attach the cover sheet if you do email , I recommend not doing email as it is not easier or quicker, you usually never get emails saying they received your documents etc it's just a mess . I know . And the wait time is longer usually .

I have a silly question, since we have not been able to pay IV fee yet, the ceac portal is only giving me AOS cover sheet, can I use the same cover sheet for both the AOS package and IV package, i am sending 2 separate folders in one shipment. thanks all

yes u can it's the same sheet .

[TeJoGB 25]

Thank you Morganalmondshid94

[Kemtan 17]

Any interviews scheduled today?