Barcode and Affidavit of Support

[NYC__girl 0]

Hi guys,

I have a question from my friend. Could you give her some advice please?

"I would like to ask you about the Affidavit of Support and what exactly I would need to enclose in it.

The thing is that I received an email from the NVC the other day saying that they had already received the bill for the Affidavit and now were waiting for me to download the affidavit form from the internet and then submit it to the NVC.

Here is an extract from the email : "Please have the petitioner complete this form and return it according to the instructions so that we may continue processing this file. Please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335. "

Yet when I open the link, I can only find the downloadable affidavit form not the cover letter or release tax data form to download...

That webpage does not mention anything about barcodes either..

My question is this: is it really necessary to enclose the barcode, and all the other forms if I can't find them on the webpage they gave me.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864Checklist...lines-Final.pdf - their checklist guidelines do not say anything about the barcode either.

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/I-864GenInfo-FAQ-Final.pdf - while this page says that the NVC does not mail the forms.

In addition they say : "We prefer that you complete the form(s) online. After the form is completed on the computer, it must be printed and mailed as instructed."

So I have been wondering, if am to download I-864 form from their website, complete and send it to them..does their http://travel.state.gov/ website state it that I have to include the barcoded page, the cover sheet as well as the authorization for release of tax data?"

Thanks for everything

Have a good day!

Edited February 24, 2007 by NYC__girl

[StarProg 0]

You should receive a letter in the mail with the cover letter/barcode. I just received mine yesterday. I did not receive an email from the NVC, did you email them first with an enquiry? It sounds like the email you received said exactly the same thing as the letter that I received.

[NYC__girl 0]

Thank you so much for your reply, StarProg.

Yes I did email the NVC to ask how things are going on with our case. It's been a bit less than a month since they cashed the affidavit of support fee bill. I definitely hope it arrives soon. How long have you waited for yours?

[StarProg 0]

It was actually 4 days less than a month from the time I mailed the AOS fee bill until I received the I-864 package. If they are saying they are waiting for you to download and return the I-864, then it sounds like they have already mailed or yours, or it is at least waiting in the mail room to be mailed.