I-130 March 2017 Filers

[Luna17 31]

14 minutes ago, Henry&Olga said:

Took 6 weeks for USCIS for them to send my files to NVC. Then it took 3 weeks for NVC to assign a case number. And now it has been 6 days since it was assigned and i still cant log in. I keep getting an error and whenever i call they say it can take up to 4 weeks for me to able to log in .... this is ridiculous lol!  

Hello, sorry about that, just make sure that you are using internet explorer. 

[Henry&Olga 60]

4 hours ago, Luna17 said:

Hello, sorry about that, just make sure that you are using internet explorer. 

I get this now even on internet explorer:

 

You have encountered an application error. Please try again later

[LandK 8]

17 hours ago, Meno said:

USCIS does not send out documents to the NVC right away. sometimes it takes up to 6/7weeks for NVC to receive the case. AFTER NVc receives the case it takes up to 2 weeks to receive a case number. However, they have recently been taking 3+ weeks to assign a case number because of the large influx of paperwork from USCIS. I would say call once a week until they receive your case and then if you want you can call everyday after it is received but i would suggest maybe only 3 times a week (mon, wed, fri)

 

 

5 hours ago, Henry&Olga said:

Took 6 weeks for USCIS for them to send my files to NVC. Then it took 3 weeks for NVC to assign a case number. And now it has been 6 days since it was assigned and i still cant log in. I keep getting an error and whenever i call they say it can take up to 4 weeks for me to able to log in .... this is ridiculous lol!  

 

On 2/19/2018 at 6:07 PM, MaksK said:

Yes you can start calling NVC to see if they have a case number for you. I have been calling but they have no case number for me yet. They said it can take upto 6 weeks but it doesn’t do harm to call them because you can start right away after they asign you a case number.

Thank you all for responding. Wow, another potential 6 weeks of waiting?! Crazy. So, I won't get any more updates from USCIS saying that they've sent my petition?

[Meno 42]

Just now, LandK said:

 

 

Thank you all for responding. Wow, another potential 6 weeks of waiting?! Crazy. So, I won't get any more updates from USCIS saying that they've sent my petition?

Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. easier and safer to just call NVC

[LandK 8]

1 hour ago, Meno said:

Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. easier and safer to just call NVC

Thanks for the info! Coincidentally, I just received an email from USCIS saying that they sent it to NVC today

[Henry&Olga 60]

I was able to log in to NVC from my phone last night but did not have a computer with me and didnt want to risk doing it from my phone and typing something wrong. Try to log in this morning and back to the error message wth!!!!

[Henry&Olga 60]

Finally!

 

Was able to log in and complete DS 261. Do not see where i go to make the $120 payment though, Does that show up after they review the DS261?

 

What i find weird is i have not received a welcome letter. However i did receive the confirmation email and a PDF with the confirmation letter after i completed DS261

Edited February 21, 2018 by Henry&Olga

[Mrs Prestige 329]

2 minutes ago, Henry&Olga said:

Finally!

 

Was able to log in and complete DS 261. Do not see where i go to make the $120 payment though, Does that show up after they review the DS261?

Congratulations,  I think u should be able to pay the fees by tomorrow. 

[Lilly2302 302]

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Edited February 21, 2018 by Lilly2302

[Curiousmind 84]

2 minutes ago, Lilly2302 said:

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How was the interview?

[Lilly2302 302]

1 hour ago, Curiousmind said:

How was the interview?

It was good. A couple of questions and they said it was approved 

[Henry&Olga 60]

After completing DS261 are you supposed to wait for the AOS fee to appear? Only thing i see and i cant click on is the IV.

 

DS261 says completed. But i dont see AOS anywhere. Also is it bad that i never received  a welcome letter from NVC? i obtained my case number by calling and after a couple of days i was able to log in and complete ds261.

[Meno 42]

Finnnnaaaaaallllyyyyy got my NVC case number. can't sign in yet but atlas thats progress.

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

On 2/21/2018 at 4:49 PM, Henry&Olga said:

Finally!

 

Was able to log in and complete DS 261. Do not see where i go to make the $120 payment though, Does that show up after they review the DS261?

 

What i find weird is i have not received a welcome letter. However i did receive the confirmation email and a PDF with the confirmation letter after i completed DS261

Just curious and not sure if it makes a difference but when you are logging in are you choosing applicant or petitioner? When fees have to be paid I choose petitioner any other time I sign in as applicant.

 

In some instances you have to wait until your choice of agent is accepted before it allows payment of AOS fee. It takes about a week or so until payment is cleared before you can move on to the next stage.

 

My signature is very accurate regarding the timing of each stage as it came to me.

[Mr&Mrs G. 903]

2 hours ago, Meno said:

Finnnnaaaaaallllyyyyy got my NVC case number. can't sign in yet but atlas thats progress.

Congrats, take a breath now and relax. 

At this stage of the process you will be more involved and it feels as if you more in control. Start to gather any documents you are going to need for your application. Request your police certificate if needed and any financial documentation. We had our I-864 pretty much prepared and it really just needed to be printed and dated. It makes preparing the packet much easier if you are ahead of the process.