Question about Mailing Documents to NVC

[lilmeow 10]

Hi .I paid my AOS Fee last week. I am collecting AOS documents for my mother's case. I called NVC and asked if I should go ahead and send in the AOS documents or wait till I pay for the IV Fee (mine is not invoiced yet) then send everything (AOS packet and IV packet) in ONE packet, the lady said it was up to me. I was just curious, did you guys send everything in ONE packet or in TWO? Thanks.

[Darnell 8,479]

please click the link below in my signature area - it's the Bible for NVC doc intake, and it's current.

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[teeak 224]

You do not need to pay the IV fee to be able to send in docs.

You can send everything, AOS & IV in one package -- as long as the choice of agent has been completed and AOS fee has been paid.

I recommend to send in one package since it won't delay them putting 2 packages together if sent separately.

[lilmeow 10]

please click the link below in my signature area - it's the Bible for NVC doc intake, and it's current.

Not on a PC? Come back on a PC.

Thank you^^

You do not need to pay the IV fee to be able to send in docs.

You can send everything, AOS & IV in one package -- as long as the choice of agent has been completed and AOS fee has been paid.

I recommend to send in one package since it won't delay them putting 2 packages together if sent separately.

Thank you. I will take your recommendation to send in ONE packet to avoid any delay. Thanks again.

[zuzie 3]

I was given the option to scan all doc's and application and email them to NVC, OR they gave me the option to mail them, my choice. Is one faster, better, quicker, flagged, etc

SO the question is it better to mail or email my info to NVC?

[lilmeow 10]

I was given the option to scan all doc's and application and email them to NVC, OR they gave me the option to mail them, my choice. Is one faster, better, quicker, flagged, etc

SO the question is it better to mail or email my info to NVC?

I was given the option to scan or mail the documents too. I think both methods are equally fast (maybe 2-3 days faster if you use your e-mail because you skip the USPS process?). Personally I am going to choose the mailing (with signature or priority) option because I had stuff "lost in email" (they said they did not receive my email or they said they emailed me but I didn't receive at all) when I dealt with other departments. But the choice is yours.

[LinJoe 117]

Hi .I paid my AOS Fee last week. I am collecting AOS documents for my mother's case. I called NVC and asked if I should go ahead and send in the AOS documents or wait till I pay for the IV Fee (mine is not invoiced yet) then send everything (AOS packet and IV packet) in ONE packet, the lady said it was up to me. I was just curious, did you guys send everything in ONE packet or in TWO? Thanks.

I know this is a couple of days late, but NVC requires everything to be sent in one package. Sending it in 2 separate packages can cause delays. I've copied/pasted what it says directly from the Dept of State website below.

Also, not every country is eligible for email processing. it depends on what your case number begins with. Don't try to email it if it you weren't given that option for your specific case, it may cause delays.

Here's the link: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

Step 6: Submit Documents to the NVC

After you collect your Affidavit of Support form(s) and financial evidence in Step 4, and supporting documents in Step 5, you must submit all of your forms, financial evidence, and photocopies of your original civil documents in ONE package to the NVC. Your case may be significantly delayed if you fail to submit all of your documents in one package.

Review the methods below, and choose the one that applies to your case.

Method 1: Email processing

If your NVC case number begins with one of the following prefixes:

• AKD
• AMM
• DMS
• GZO
• MEP
• SAA

Scan and email your financial forms and evidence, supporting documents, and translations to nvcelectronic@state.gov. Please place your case number in the subject line of the email and keep your attachments below five megabytes (MB). If you have more than one case, use a different email message for each case. For more information, review our Document Scanning FAQs.

Method 2: Choice of processing If Your NVC Case Number Begins With And Your Visa Category Is You Can Choose Either MTL Any immigrant visa category Email Processing or Mail Processing GUZ CR1, CR2, F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4, IR1, IR2 or IR5 Email Processing or Mail Processing BNS, FRN, HNK, RDJ, or SYD IR1, IR2, IR5, CR1, or CR2 Email Processing or Mail Processing

Important: Once you select a method, you cannot switch methods later in the process.

Method 3: Mail processing

If neither Method 1: Email processing nor Method 2: Choice of processing applies to your case, mail your financial forms and evidence, supporting documents, translations, and photocopies, with the Document Cover Sheet included with your NVC Welcome Letter, to the following address:

National Visa Center

Attn: DR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

NVC cannot accept documents saved on any form of electronic media, including CDs and memory cards. If you send any electronic media to NVC, we will return it to you unopened.

Edited February 4, 2016 by LinJoe

[lilmeow 10]

I know this is a couple of days late, but NVC requires everything to be sent in one package. Sending it in 2 separate packages can cause delays. I've copied/pasted what it says directly from the Dept of State website below.

Also, not every country is eligible for email processing. it depends on what your case number begins with. Don't try to email it if it you weren't given that option for your specific case, it may cause delays.

Here's the link: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents.html

Step 6: Submit Documents to the NVC

After you collect your Affidavit of Support form(s) and financial evidence in Step 4, and supporting documents in Step 5, you must submit all of your forms, financial evidence, and photocopies of your original civil documents in ONE package to the NVC. Your case may be significantly delayed if you fail to submit all of your documents in one package.

Review the methods below, and choose the one that applies to your case.

Method 1: Email processing

If your NVC case number begins with one of the following prefixes:

• AKD
• AMM
• DMS
• GZO
• MEP
• SAA

Scan and email your financial forms and evidence, supporting documents, and translations to nvcelectronic@state.gov. Please place your case number in the subject line of the email and keep your attachments below five megabytes (MB). If you have more than one case, use a different email message for each case. For more information, review our Document Scanning FAQs.

Method 2: Choice of processing If Your NVC Case Number Begins With And Your Visa Category Is You Can Choose Either MTL Any immigrant visa category Email Processing or Mail Processing GUZ CR1, CR2, F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4, IR1, IR2 or IR5 Email Processing or Mail Processing BNS, FRN, HNK, RDJ, or SYD IR1, IR2, IR5, CR1, or CR2 Email Processing or Mail Processing

Important: Once you select a method, you cannot switch methods later in the process.

Method 3: Mail processing

If neither Method 1: Email processing nor Method 2: Choice of processing applies to your case, mail your financial forms and evidence, supporting documents, translations, and photocopies, with the Document Cover Sheet included with your NVC Welcome Letter, to the following address:

National Visa Center

Attn: DR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

NVC cannot accept documents saved on any form of electronic media, including CDs and memory cards. If you send any electronic media to NVC, we will return it to you unopened.

Thank you so much. Your post is very informative. I can either send my documents through email or in mail as my case number starts with certain letters, but I think I will just mail it in so that I will know when they sign and receive it.