Still waiting for I-864 bill & DS3032 to be generated...

[Mononoke28 135]

Oh my gosh, that is such a long time! 5/14?!

I received mine today and just got back from the post office. I sent it right away!

[Mononoke28 135]

Erica,

Did you use the new version of James' shortcuts for the DS-230? I'm planning on using them as soon as the automated systems says that it has been generated, so I was just curious.

Congrats on having your case closed by the way!

Diana

[Erica 0]

You mean the new DS-230 coversheet with the blue lady liberty corner? Yes, we used it. The tiny barcode took me FOREVER

John printed it out in colour (James said it may or may not matter but I took no risks!) and it looked mighty spiffy.

And thanks, twas such a very happy ending of the day

Erica,

Did you use the new version of James' shortcuts for the DS-230? I'm planning on using them as soon as the automated systems says that it has been generated, so I was just curious.

Congrats on having your case closed by the way!

Diana

Edited June 23, 2007 by Erica

[Captain Oates 911]

You mean the new DS-230 coversheet with the blue lady liberty corner? Yes, we used it. The tiny barcode took me FOREVER

John printed it out in colour (James said it may or may not matter but I took no risks!) and it looked mighty spiffy.

And thanks, twas such a very happy ending of the day

Erica,

Did you use the new version of James' shortcuts for the DS-230? I'm planning on using them as soon as the automated systems says that it has been generated, so I was just curious.

Congrats on having your case closed by the way!

Diana

Congrats Erica ! 'And I've looked over, and I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you.' (martin luther king) ,

but very well done..

You must be very pleased to be done with this stress..

alan

[Erica 0]

Oh, pet, you have no idea! Well ... actually I think you do

And a BIG THANK YOU to James of the shortcut fame. His shortcuts not only made us go through the NVC like a gazelle on speed but also helped me understand exactly what was going on there. Knowledge really is power

Onwards and upwards to Amsterdam!

[Poi_n_J 0]

I'm sure the tuesday morning message on June 26th will say twas generated monday the 25th. It has to be

Hang in there!

Thanks guys.

Nup, still nothing but that damn 6-8week message...*sigh*

yes I vote with the others - if it isn't today then a v high possibility next tuesday- very high !!!!

i would bet my new jimmy hat on it - (bought in gretna green last week)

http://www.lindenwald.com/images/jimmyhat2.jpg

Thanks guys..one day to find out...! *Fingers are crossed*

Ah, lovely hat! lol..

[Poi_n_J 0]

Hang in there! I think you might get that awaited update this coming Tuesday too!

I just received my case number today...yay! I'm right on your heels hehe. Are you going to do Jame's Shortcuts (barcode)? At first I wasn't but now I think I am going to go for it. I want to cut down the mail time as much as possible.

James's short cuts are a bit fiddly - but use his latest version and use the'paint' program (part of standard xp) to do your bar codes.. I tried using adobe photoshop which is a pro program but doesnt work as well as the simple 'paint' program in xp

they are fiddly but try a few things - like stretching them to fit the box on the form - and it can be done with a bit of patience- and then check em to death to make sure you havent left the embassy as bogota and you have changed the name and date (to the generation date)- yes i am still checking mine - has to be perfect.....

version 2 >>>>

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...100#entry885374

Thanks for the link! I am comfortable using different graphics editing programs but I agree that paint will be more than adequate for this purpose.

I am also quadruple checking. I'll probably dig up a barcode scanner to verify it reads it ok too.

I don't want any unnecessary delays due to preparation error.

oh yes and James made an important post as one of the forms needs updating from his original post

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...100#entry896128

and there is still a little doubt about whether the tax authorisation form needs sending - most people are saying 'no' but I can't see any harm in sending it - they can just bin it...there are so many permutations to people's circumstances that sod's law says 99% of people don't need one but we do !

Just when I found royal mail 'airsure' to get my fees to a US po box number, the royal mail are threatening to strike ! It just shows that until you actually get the stamp at the POE, we can't relax... If they do strike i will courier the stuff to Carolyn's mom in Milwaukee and ask her to mail it from there.

Actually I am getting pig sick with the whole thing now but we are well on the way so just need to grit our teeth for another 4 months..

Hey Vylex!

Congrats on getting your case number, that's wonderful!

Yes, we'll be doing the shortcuts. I've had a little play with it and think I can do it alright; well that was over a month ago lol.. but yeah should be right. Will probably be checking with you others' as I go.

Hey, where will you get a barcode scanner from?

Heya Saywhat,

Thanks for the heads-up on the Tax Authorisation form.

Soz about your mail problems. My hubby is on his way back home now so at least we can send some of the things we need to send faster now.

One question: you say grit your teeth for another four months - is that what you expect it to take? If so, that means I can expect it to be about November for me?

Goodness, I was thinking September/October now it looks as though I'll be lucky to get there by your Thanksgiving..!

[Poi_n_J 0]

Is this the norm......?

When we received our case number it said on the recording to wait 6-8weeks for the next thing to be generated does that sound right..??? I thought it was 2-3weeks....????

When is thing gonna take off like everybody says it will now that it's with NVC..???

It has finally been generated..!!! Yay!!!

Only, I'm confused as the message said that they had been generated June 18th..??? How come this wasn't coming up on the message? Is that normal.?

[Erica 0]

I wouldn't say it's 'normal', but apparantly they didn't update your case with the automated phonethingy. It happens; I had to listen for a week to the thing telling me there were documents missing. And they were only missing for a few hours even :/

Anyway ... YAY!

Now things will start moving faster

It has finally been generated..!!! Yay!!!

Only, I'm confused as the message said that they had been generated June 18th..??? How come this wasn't coming up on the message? Is that normal.?

[Mononoke28 135]

Question for Erica,

Did you have to speak to an operator to see when the NVC was done reviewing the I-864, or was it automated when you called?

Thanks!

Diana

[Erica 0]

Diana,

We got the message 'The NVC has reviewed your case and found some documents missing'. I kinda figured it would be the DS-230 they were missing (as described in the 'shortcuts'), but we called an operator anyway and she told us they were indeed done with the I-864.

It took them about a week

Question for Erica,

Did you have to speak to an operator to see when the NVC was done reviewing the I-864, or was it automated when you called?

Thanks!

Diana

[Mononoke28 135]

Thanks Erica. I'll keep calling to see wuzzup.

[Poi_n_J 0]

I wouldn't say it's 'normal', but apparantly they didn't update your case with the automated phonethingy. It happens; I had to listen for a week to the thing telling me there were documents missing. And they were only missing for a few hours even :/

Anyway ... YAY!

Now things will start moving faster

Thanks for that Erica..

Well I've sent the email and the fee bill has been made and ready to send as soon as he flys back. Will be quicker than sending it by mail from here.

I say goodbye to the boy tomorrow Our last tea together for about 4 months tonight, at his favorite Mexican Restaurant!

[Erica 0]

Four months ... but then you'll be together for ever and ever, right? That's good

I'm at 156 days and counting ... ugh.

Stay strong, girl

Thanks for that Erica..

Well I've sent the email and the fee bill has been made and ready to send as soon as he flys back. Will be quicker than sending it by mail from here.

I say goodbye to the boy tomorrow Our last tea together for about 4 months tonight, at his favorite Mexican Restaurant!

[vylex 0]

Wow, look at how fast things are moving along now for all you folks!

CONGRATS on Case Complete Erica!!!! Thanks again for the feedback. It's great to have other people going through this at the same time so I know things are current with the process (and paperwork).

PnJ, THANKS! I hope I get the DS3032/AoS Bill generation in the next week or two. As far as barcodes, my last company used lots of mobile devices and a few had built in barcode scanner. I am going to drop by one of these days and try it out. There are generic software that can read barcodes on them back in the day when I tested LOL. If they still have the goods I should be able to confirm it. Just overkill and an excuse to visit my old friends hehe.

I hope things speed up even more for you Mononoke28!