Paying IV Fees by Mail - Is This Really My Only Option Right Now?

[Laz 1]

Hey all! Thanks so much for all the feedback, we really appreciate knowing that we aren't the only ones going through this very frustrating process. When we got the welcome letter , we got all of the bills at once , the aos and the iv fee for my spouse and daughter, I have read posts where people got them separately at different times, not sure why. Anyways, we decided to mail the payments in, Monday June 22nd , it was received June 23rd by nvc. Just got off the phone with them and they stated all payments reflect on our account as of June 24th, which means it only took them a day to post it to our cases. So far no luck with the site , just have to sit back and wait like the rest of you all. Good luck to everyone !

That is unusual that you got both invoices at the same time. Everybody else just got the NVC Welcome letter with instructions to go online to start the process by first paying the AOS Fee and then completing the DS-261. After the DS-261 is completed and approved they send you the IV Fee Invoice, which is where we're all stuck on and why we're here.

I got my notification that my DS-261 (agent assign) was approved with my IV Fee Invoice on June 16th, and to this day It's not letting me pay it online, therefore not letting me access the DS-260 online.

It looks like most people are waiting 3-4 weeks after they receive the IV Invoice before it lets you pay online. I'm a little over 10 days and waiting.

Just a thought, maybe since you're using a lawyer it's a little different. I'm not sure as I'm doing this myself.

[judesky1 6]

Just wanted to share my call with NVC and luckily i got connected with a nice lady and after explaining the issue of the ds260 she said the same thing about the system problems politely but same time said i should give her a second while she forward my case to a supervisor. Apparently the collect numbers of people who re calling about it and send to a supervisor in d.c according to her. How this is going to help is what i really dnt know but who knows.she just adviced me to wait and be patient as it is affecting millions of people and also not to pay another IV fees as she can see it was received. So my advice for anyone at this stage is to call and probably the might be looking at people who re a bit more desperate and push forward i dnt know what to think of it but is better get a feeling there's something being done about your case than nothing at all...at the end we all have to wait and see

[judesky1 6]

My only worries about this situation is my wife is pregnant and due for delivery sometime in October. I just passed a citizenship interview and abouy to take the oath ceremony. I was hoping i can update my case and my wife get an interview before the baby arrives because i dnt know what will become of the new born if she goes to the interview with the baby...and the baby is not included.just terrified of the situation if the baby will be denied a visa. I keep reading stuff about family derivatives and i dont know what to make of it...really hope we get pass ds260 as soon as possible.

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

Hey all! Thanks so much for all the feedback, we really appreciate knowing that we aren't the only ones going through this very frustrating process. When we got the welcome letter , we got all of the bills at once , the aos and the iv fee for my spouse and daughter, I have read posts where people got them separately at different times, not sure why. Anyways, we decided to mail the payments in, Monday June 22nd , it was received June 23rd by nvc. Just got off the phone with them and they stated all payments reflect on our account as of June 24th, which means it only took them a day to post it to our cases. So far no luck with the site , just have to sit back and wait like the rest of you all. Good luck to everyone !

you have a lawyer so they get generated all together .

My only worries about this situation is my wife is pregnant and due for delivery sometime in October. I just passed a citizenship interview and abouy to take the oath ceremony. I was hoping i can update my case and my wife get an interview before the baby arrives because i dnt know what will become of the new born if she goes to the interview with the baby...and the baby is not included.just terrified of the situation if the baby will be denied a visa. I keep reading stuff about family derivatives and i dont know what to make of it...really hope we get pass ds260 as soon as possible.

look into crba if you'll be a U.S. Citizen before baby comes if she can't make it over here .

[timpoong27 5]

My only worries about this situation is my wife is pregnant and due for delivery sometime in October. I just passed a citizenship interview and abouy to take the oath ceremony. I was hoping i can update my case and my wife get an interview before the baby arrives because i dnt know what will become of the new born if she goes to the interview with the baby...and the baby is not included.just terrified of the situation if the baby will be denied a visa. I keep reading stuff about family derivatives and i dont know what to make of it...really hope we get pass ds260 as soon as possible.

don't worry about it, the good thing if the baby will born after your citizenship so the baby will automatic US Citizen. I will share my story, i was petition as Fiancee Visa before, 3 days after i give birth i got and interview from embassy. I went to interview with my 16 days old baby with me (my husband is American).My baby was not included in my petition. I passed the interview and the consul said i have to get the US Passport for my son in the next window. I just have to submit all documents needed for US Passport. U have to be there to sign the birth certificate of your baby (if you are not married yet). If you are married already then there is no problem since the baby will bear your last name. In my CASE my son bear the last name of the daddy as long as he sign at the back of the birth certificate (since me and my husband is not married during that time). To get your baby US Passport mom & dad should be present in the embassy where u can get the passport. Also don't forget the birth certificate. Congratulation.

Edited June 26, 2015 by timpoong27

[timpoong27 5]

don't worry about it, the good thing if the baby will born after your citizenship so the baby will automatic US Citizen. I will share my story, i was petition as Fiancee Visa before, 3 days after i give birth i got and interview from embassy. I went to interview with my 16 days old baby with me (my husband is American).My baby was not included in my petition. I passed the interview and the consul said i have to get the US Passport for my son in the next window. I just have to submit all documents needed for US Passport. U have to be there to sign the birth certificate of your baby (if you are not married yet). If you are married already then there is no problem since the baby will bear your last name. In my CASE my son bear the last name of the daddy as long as he sign at the back of the birth certificate (since me and my husband is not married during that time). To get your baby US Passport mom & dad should be present in the embassy where u can get the passport. Also don't forget the birth certificate. Congratulation.

once your wife will get the interview at embassy 9and she give birth already) You, your wife & baby should be there since personal appearance is needed in getting your baby passport. The law is if the baby born after your citizenship he/she automatic US citizen and only need US Passport to travel. He/she don't need any visa at all. She can travel together with your wife anytime as soon as everything is finish.

Edited June 26, 2015 by timpoong27

[judesky1 6]

@ timpoong27 Wow! Such a relief you sharing just as much similar situation I'm anticipating. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this bcos now i know or have an idea whag to expect. But i got lost somwere you said about being present.so in my case I'm already married to my spouse do i need to be present at the day of her interview ? I really appreciate the time and effort to tell me this. I aslo wish you best at the present situation with the ds260.

@ morganalmonshid94 i will really look that up CRBA bcos i keep coming acroiit when i ask questions about the situation. Thanks a lot

[timpoong27 5]

@ timpoong27 Wow! Such a relief you sharing just as much similar situation I'm anticipating. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this bcos now i know or have an idea whag to expect. But i got lost somwere you said about being present.so in my case I'm already married to my spouse do i need to be present at the day of her interview ? I really appreciate the time and effort to tell me this. I aslo wish you best at the present situation with the ds260.

@ morganalmonshid94 i will really look that up CRBA bcos i keep coming acroiit when i ask questions about the situation. Thanks a lot

What you need to apply for a minor's passport

1. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
2. Evidence of Parental Relationship
3. Photo Identification
4. Parental Consent
5. Passport Photo
6. Application Forms
7. Passport Fees

4. Parental Consent

Children under age 16 cannot apply for a passport by themselves.

Both parents/guardians must appear in person with the child and provide consent, authorizing passport issuance to the child. If one parent/guardian is unable to appear in person, then the DS-11 application must be accompanied by a signed, notarized Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent from the non-applying parent/guardian.

If the child only has one parent/guardian, evidence of sole authority to apply for the child must be submitted with the application in the form of a:

• Court order granting sole legal custody to the applying parent (unless child’s travel is restricted by that order)
• A court order specifically permitting the applying parent to apply for the child’s passport
• Judicial declaration of incompetence of the non-applying parent
• Death certificate of the non-applying parent
• Photocopies and notarized copies are unacceptable
• Note: You don't need to be there in person since you are married then your baby will bear your last name. Just provide the above the one i high light in red.

Edited June 26, 2015 by timpoong27

[timpoong27 5]

@ timpoong27 Wow! Such a relief you sharing just as much similar situation I'm anticipating. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this bcos now i know or have an idea whag to expect. But i got lost somwere you said about being present.so in my case I'm already married to my spouse do i need to be present at the day of her interview ? I really appreciate the time and effort to tell me this. I aslo wish you best at the present situation with the ds260.

@ morganalmonshid94 i will really look that up CRBA bcos i keep coming acroiit when i ask questions about the situation. Thanks a lot

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/under-16.html try to open this ...

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

@ timpoong27 Wow! Such a relief you sharing just as much similar situation I'm anticipating. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this bcos now i know or have an idea whag to expect. But i got lost somwere you said about being present.so in my case I'm already married to my spouse do i need to be present at the day of her interview ? I really appreciate the time and effort to tell me this. I aslo wish you best at the present situation with the ds260.

@ morganalmonshid94 i will really look that up CRBA bcos i keep coming acroiit when i ask questions about the situation. Thanks a lot

a lot of people are failing to mention there is a 5 year minimum residence requirement for the U.S. Citizen you don't just automatically pass it down, I'm the U.S. Citizen about to give birth on Monday in my husbands country and I have to prove I have lived in the U.S. For 5 years 2 years after the age of 14, otherwise you are not capable of passing down your citizenship .

[timpoong27 5]

a lot of people are failing to mention there is a 5 year minimum residence requirement for the U.S. Citizen you don't just automatically pass it down, I'm the U.S. Citizen about to give birth on Monday in my husbands country and I have to prove I have lived in the U.S. For 5 years 2 years after the age of 14, otherwise you are not capable of passing down your citizenship .

it is true, but for the baby issue if she/he born with either 1 US Citizen parent it doesn't matter what country he/she was born then he/she will be automatically become US Citizen, you just have to report her/him as birth abroad, it happened to me. I give birth to my country, but since my husband is US Citizen so my son automatically become US Citizen and we report him as birth abroad and my son travel with US Passport. My husband never petition my son neither include in my petition.

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

it is true, but for the baby issue if she/he born with either 1 US Citizen parent it doesn't matter what country he/she was born then he/she will be automatically become US Citizen, you just have to report her/him as birth abroad, it happened to me. I give birth to my country, but since my husband is US Citizen so my son automatically become US Citizen and we report him as birth abroad and my son travel with US Passport. My husband never petition my son neither include in my petition.

on the application for the crba you have to list all the years you've been in the U.S., yes your correct you don't have to petition the baby but you do need to meet a few requirements to pass your U.S. citizenship onto the baby it's not a just "oh I'm a U.S. Citizen so my baby has to be",

Link for general info on it http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/abroad/events-and-records/birth.html

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

@ timpoong27 Wow! Such a relief you sharing just as much similar situation I'm anticipating. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me this bcos now i know or have an idea whag to expect. But i got lost somwere you said about being present.so in my case I'm already married to my spouse do i need to be present at the day of her interview ? I really appreciate the time and effort to tell me this. I aslo wish you best at the present situation with the ds260.

@ morganalmonshid94 i will really look that up CRBA bcos i keep coming acroiit when i ask questions about the situation. Thanks a lot

since it says Nigeria on your profile this is specifically for Nigeria.

http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile//acs_abuja_birthabroad.html

[timpoong27 5]

a lot of people are failing to mention there is a 5 year minimum residence requirement for the U.S. Citizen you don't just automatically pass it down, I'm the U.S. Citizen about to give birth on Monday in my husbands country and I have to prove I have lived in the U.S. For 5 years 2 years after the age of 14, otherwise you are not capable of passing down your citizenship .

Child Born Between November 14, 1986, and the Present

If at the time of your birth, both your parents were U.S. citizens and at least one had a prior residence in the U.S., you automatically acquired U.S. citizenship, with no conditions for keeping it.

If only one parent was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth, that parent must have resided in the U.S. for at least five years, and at least two of those years must have been after your parent reached the age of 14.

Even with only one U.S. citizen parent, there are still no conditions to keeping your citizenship. If your one U.S. citizen parent is your father and your birth was illegitimate (took place when the parents weren’t married), the same rules apply so long as you were legally legitimated (your father acknowledged paternal responsibility) before your 18th birthday. In addition, your father must have established paternity prior to your 18th birthday, either by acknowledgment or by court order, and must have stated, in writing, that he would support you financially until your 18th birthday.

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

Child Born Between November 14, 1986, and the Present

If at the time of your birth, both your parents were U.S. citizens and at least one had a prior residence in the U.S., you automatically acquired U.S. citizenship, with no conditions for keeping it.

If only one parent was a U.S. citizen at the time of your birth, that parent must have resided in the U.S. for at least five years, and at least two of those years must have been after your parent reached the age of 14.

Even with only one U.S. citizen parent, there are still no conditions to keeping your citizenship. If your one U.S. citizen parent is your father and your birth was illegitimate (took place when the parents werent married), the same rules apply so long as you were legally legitimated (your father acknowledged paternal responsibility) before your 18th birthday. In addition, your father must have established paternity prior to your 18th birthday, either by acknowledgment or by court order, and must have stated, in writing, that he would support you financially until your 18th birthday.

yeah exactly what I mentioned, only one parent is a U.S. Citizen in this case so gotta prove the 5 years .