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I guess, once you get a case number and invoice number, you or your lawyer can pay the fees, but you need to fill out DS261 (make your lawyer agent, you can have multiple email address to receive emails from NVC i guess (5 emails). once you fill the DS261 call NVC right over, they will go over with your DS261 on phone.

But in VJ Saylin process it states we get to by-pass the DS261:

"Note: if you have a lawyer/attorney/legal representative from the I-130 petition, then they'll be automatically selected as agent for your case, thus by-passing the DS-261. This also means that the IV bill will be invoiced at or around the same time as the AOS bill."

I think that is why I am confused, we just skip the DS261 all together? I think we just get case number/invoice # and pay our AOS and IV bill in one online fee. I am pretty NVC will know we are using a lawyer since our I130 was processed by our lawyer. I just don't want to mess anything up by calling for an invoice/Case # since our lawyer will be paying the fees online for us etc, mailing packets etc. I would just be doing the leg work of calling and supplying him our case info.

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Hey guys just got our NOA2 on the 6th of this month Feels good to finally be here after that dreadful wait lol

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Thanks for the response and lets hope that this will be the last 2 weeks at the NVC. My case has been over a year including the USCIS and NVC process and now I am eagerly waiting for it to be over.

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Just got off the phone with NVC. Finally the guy told me that our case is complete...I had to ask him like 3 times because I didn't believe him. Because he said "Well it looks like we have everything

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But in VJ Saylin process it states we get to by-pass the DS261:

"Note: if you have a lawyer/attorney/legal representative from the I-130 petition, then they'll be automatically selected as agent for your case, thus by-passing the DS-261. This also means that the IV bill will be invoiced at or around the same time as the AOS bill."

I think that is why I am confused, we just skip the DS261 all together? I think we just get case number/invoice # and pay our AOS and IV bill in one online fee. I am pretty NVC will know we are using a lawyer since our I130 was processed by our lawyer. I just don't want to mess anything up by calling for an invoice/Case # since our lawyer will be paying the fees online for us etc, mailing packets etc. I would just be doing the leg work of calling and supplying him our case info.

I believe your lawyer will take care of all of that. You already signed over an authorization so that he/she can process, submit, and inquire updates on your behalf. I suggest you stay on top of him/her to make sure everything is paid and submitted within reasonable time, after all, this is why lawyers charge a fee so you don't have to do the legwork.

I do understand though, if you want to hear first hand info. in that case, then you can ask (make the calls yourself for invoice no. and case number), but why double the work?

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I do not believe there is one opened yet.

Go ahead, take the lead an start the DECEMBER'S NVC FILERS thread. Have the honor and privilege in doing it.

Congratulations. I hope I can get on board the NVC Filers soon.

I would love to but do not have the first idea on how to start these forums/threads. I'm also afraid to step on the current admin's toes, as I believe there is a spreadsheet be kept as well, so I'm not sure how the process goes :mellow:

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Does anyone know if it's possible to get a case complete in December and also get an interview in December?

Does NVC only schedule interviews at certain times of the month?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate :Belmopan

Marriage (if applicable): 2015-02-18

I-130 Sent : 2015-07-30

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-08-04

I-130 Approved : 2015-09-21 (48 Days)

NVC Received : 2015-10-08

Received Case # over the phone and received NVC Welcome letter via postal mail : 2015-10-26

Submitted DS-261 : 2015-10-26

Reviewed DS-261 with an agent on the phone, Paid AOS, and Mailed AOS and IV packages: 2015-11-18

AOS and IV Packages delivered, Per Fed Ex Tracking: 2015-11-19

Paid IV Fee: 2015-11-19

NVC Scan date (received email 2015-11-24) : 2015-11-19

AOS Fee shows paid, IV Fee still shows in process: 2015-11-23

IV Fee shows Paid, Submitted DS-260 : 2015-11-24

Case Complete at NVC : 2015-12-28

Interview Date : 2016-02-23 - APPROVED!

Medical Complete : 2016-01-18

POE: 2016-03-02 in Baltimore

 

R.O.C.

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

I-751 Sent : 2018-01-26

I-751 Received: 2018-01-29

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I would love to but do not have the first idea on how to start these forums/threads. I'm also afraid to step on the current admin's toes, as I believe there is a spreadsheet be kept as well, so I'm not sure how the process goes :mellow:

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Come on girl, you can do it. You won't be flamed. Just go to IR1/CR1 SPOUSE VISA CASE FILING & PROGRESS REPORTS and create a new topic such as DECEMBER'S NVC FILERS.

CR-1 VISA

STAGE 1: USCIS

CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER US EMBASSY BOGOTA

09-08-2015 Express mailed my I-130 package to Chicago Lock-box.

09-11-2015 Received NOA1 via email with a PD of 09-09-2015

09-19-2015 Received I-797C via snail mail. (NOA1)

10-21-2015 My wife came to visit me on a B1/B2. No problems at POE Miami :P

11-04-2015 Received NOA2 via email. (56 days after NOA1)

11-08-2015 My wife ends visit and returns to Colombia to wait for interview :(

11-09-2015 Received I-797 via snail mail. (NOA2)

STAGE 2: NVC

11-16-2015 NVC received our case,(12 days after NOA2).

12-07-2015 Emailed inquiry to NVC to inform them my email. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/contact.html

12-08-2015 NVC assigned case and invoice ID number,(34 days after NOA2) Case was assigned after 13:00 PM. I called at 12:30 then at 19:00 PM

12-08-2015 Completed Choice of Agent DS-261

12-09-2015 Received 2 emails with Welcome Letters for my wife and I, they were sent by ASKnvc@state.gov

12-09-2015 AOS bill became available and I paid it. (IN PROCESS)

12-12-2015 Mailed AOS and IV packages.

12-14-2015 Received via email IV bill from ASKnvc@state.gov and paid the IV fee.

12-14-2015 AOS fee updated to PAID

12-15-2015 USPS tracking shows AOS/IV packages were delivered to NVC. Waiting for a SCAN date.

12-16-2015 IV fee updated to PAID and completed DS-260

12-19-2015 Scan Date (45 days after NOA2). I called on 01-13-16 and I was told my scan date is 12-15-15????

01-26-2016 Case complete. (83 days after NOA2)

01-29-2016 Called NVC, I was informed my CO Interview will be on 03-01-2016 at 08:00.

02-02-2016 Received Interview Letter (P4) via email.

02-09-2016 Package picked-up by DHL at 15:29 Waybill 5992952011. CEAC status "IN TRANSIT"

STAGE 3: US Embassy Bogota

02-11-2016 US Embassy Bogota received my package at 10:39.

02-12-2016 CEAC Visa Status changed from "IN TRANSIT" to "READY"

02-24-2016 Lab exams at the clinic and Bio-metrics at the CAS center.

02-25-2016 Medical Exams.

03-01-2016 Interview Date (175 days after I mailed I-130) VISA APPROVED. CEAC status changed to AP

03-02-2016 Paid Immigrant Visa Fee via ELIS account. CEAC status changed to ISSUED

03-03-2016 US Embassy Bogota sends Passport and Visa package via DHL Waybill 2900131780 to Cali.

03-04-2016 My wife picked up at DHL sealed approved IV package and her passport with a stamped I-551 IV Category CR1.

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I believe your lawyer will take care of all of that. You already signed over an authorization so that he/she can process, submit, and inquire updates on your behalf. I suggest you stay on top of him/her to make sure everything is paid and submitted within reasonable time, after all, this is why lawyers charge a fee so you don't have to do the legwork.

I do understand though, if you want to hear first hand info. in that case, then you can ask (make the calls yourself for invoice no. and case number), but why double the work?

I wish lawyers were that productive, but lawyers do not call NVC. If I don't call NVC and try to get a case/invoice #, my lawyer will wait for the actual invoice to be mailed to him to pay fees, which can take weeks up to 8 weeks! Crazy right. That is why I am going to battle NVC and call every day if I have to and get this case #. :)

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3 n/a today , scan date 10/23 , put in superviser review last Monday .

Congratulations! Anyone else here does not have CC yet after more than 30 days since your scan day? i am one of them, 36 days since scan date. called today and was told they will escalate my case to supervisor review if i still do not get cc in this week.

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Congratulations! Anyone else here does not have CC yet after more than 30 days since your scan day? i am one of them, 36 days since scan date. called today and was told they will escalate my case to supervisor review if i still do not get cc in this week.

30 days today and i v application still unlocked and unable to pay. But ill be patient for another week. I'm still a long way from CC

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CC today 30th Nov (3rd N/A Appeared) .....

Scan date 26th Oct.... Put on Supervisor review 27th Nov...

Now, on to waiting for Interview date......... :clock:

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I'm Oct 28 scan date but I'm afraid to call and get put on supervisor review...Although it seems like many people are getting it reviewed quickly lately. Not sure if I should wait a bit longer or just call in and take a chance?? :unsure:

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2015.07.20: Sent I-130 package

2015.07.26: NOA1 (routed to CSC)

2015.08.19 NOA2 (25 days approval INSANITY)

2015.09.07 NVC receives case (19 days)

2015.09.18 NVC assigns case #

2015.09.21 DS-261 submitted

2015.09.21 AOS bill paid

2015.10.27 AOS/IV package arrives at NVC

2015.10.28 DS-261 reviewed (didn't call)

2015.10.28 scan date for AOS/IV (30 day review)

2015.10.29 IV bill paid

2015.11.03 DS-260 submitted

2015.12.09 Case complete at NVC

2015.12.15 Receive interview date

2015.12.22 Medical exam

2016.01.28 Interview - approved!

2016.01.29 Visa is issued

2016.02.01 Receive waybill number

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CC today 30th Nov (3rd N/A Appeared) .....

Scan date 26th Oct.... Put on Supervisor review 27th Nov...

Now, on to waiting for Interview date......... :clock:

Congrats Solzz! Let's hope the interview date comes real quick.

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I'm Oct 28 scan date but I'm afraid to call and get put on supervisor review...Although it seems like many people are getting it reviewed quickly lately. Not sure if I should wait a bit longer or just call in and take a chance?? :unsure:

Sean.law,

I suggest you give a few more days, you're still on track. Calling them now will trigger Supervisor review. Give it till Friday. I'm sure you'll get your CC this week. Seems they're currently working on 26TH Scan Date. All the best :thumbs:

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