AOS Paid. When can I fill out IV Application DS-260?

[Guille89 0]

Hello. This question is in regard to the DS-260 application form for a CR-1 visa. I recently paid the AOS fee of $120.00 and status shows PAID now. The status for the IV Processing Fee shows as "Not Invoiced" and I can't seem to access the form to complete and pay the fee. Do I need to send AOS and IV packets first for the DS-260 to become available? That is what I understand from reading the guide in the following link http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse , however, in other places, including the NOA2 from the NVC, it outlines the following steps:

1. Choose an agent (Done; DS-261 completed and submited)

2. Pay Fees (Only the AOS fee so far as it won't allow me to pay IV fee yet)

3. Submit visa application form (trying!)

4. Collect financial documents

5. Collect supporting documents

6. Submit documents to the NVC

So in there it's telling me to fill out the DS-260 before sending the documents. I'm confused at which point does the DS-260 become available?

Also, do I need to send proof of the relationship (pictures, e-mails, text messages) to the NVC? I already provided a mountain of evidence with the I-130 and my wife has another mountain prepared for the interview date, whenever that may be. Don't they pass that evidence on from USCIS to the NVC and from the NVC to the embassy later on?

Thanks in advance for the help!

[Caleb J 1]

First off to "unlock" the IV fee you must complete the choice of agent. The AOS fee has no bearing on the IV. It is seperate. So once the choice of agent is complete, call NVC and see if you can have someone on the line review the DS-261 in order to go ahead and receive the IV invoice. I was in a similar situation a few days ago and I will complete the DS-260 today.

As for proof of relationship? No, you don't need to send any. The NVC processes civil documents, affidavits, etc. The relationship papers or anything related to such is for the interview.

Just a note: You can send the civil documents and affadavits before paying the IV fee or even submitting the DS-260. While they review it, wait for the fee to come up if it doesn't.

[Guille89 0]

Thank you for the info! Valuable indeed

[Guille89 0]

BTW, just today the IV fee became available all on its own I was planning on calling the NVC about it just today but positive thinking must have done it hehe