"Send AOS package," "send IV package"

[Laleh 2]

I'm a bit confused here. I went to edit my timeline, and here are some steps listed:

Date Package Received By NVC : (yyyy-mm-dd) Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Pay AOS Bill : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Send AOS Package : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Submit DS-261 : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Receive IV Bill : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Pay IV Bill : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Send IV Package : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : (yyyy-mm-dd) -- Case Completed at NVC : (yyyy-mm-dd) Date Package Left From NVC :

We've paid both fees on the website (AOS - affidavit of support - and IV), but don't the documents go in one package together after the fees, and after filling in the online form? Why are they listed separately and why is the first packet listed before the second bill?

And what is DS-261? Right now we're in the process of submitting DS-260 online (stuck while the grumpy hubs tries to remember his past addresses).

Is DS-261 choosing an agent? If so, no problem, we did that over the phone when we called to get our case number.

Sorry if these are stupid questions. It just seems like every website has the steps in a different order, or uses different terminology, and then I get confused.

[hollycenations 11]

DS-261 is for choice of agent, yes. And as far as I know, you're correct that there's really just one package. I just sent in one package for our visa process, and then completed the DS-260.

I don't know why they are separate on our tracking system. I'm guessing that maybe they used to be separate, but they aren't anymore.

You aren't the only one who was confused!

[NikLR 13,227]

Theyre separate because the system has changed. Even look at my timeline! A few years ago you sent the packages separately after each fee was paid, and there was a paper choice of agent and visa application.

~~moved to site discussion from IR1/CR1 process and procedures~~

[Laleh 2]

I see. Thanks so much!