DCF, D-260 completed, no option to pay fees or start I-864

[simidee243 0]

Our I-130 was approved and we were allowed to DCF through the embassy in Seoul, SK. We just submitted/completed the D-260 online a few days ago, but we're a little confused as to the next step. There is no option to upload the i-864 documents nor pay the fees. Since I can't pay the fees, I can't schedule the interview (automated system won't let me). I heard on another post that the embassy will email me? Is this after I completed the D-260? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Edited October 7, 2021 by simidee243

[SteveInBostonI130 3,471]

2 hours ago, simidee243 said:

Our I-130 was approved and we were allowed to DCF through the embassy in Seoul, SK. We just submitted/completed the D-260 online a few days ago, but we're a little confused as to the next step. There is no option to upload the i-864 documents nor pay the fees. Since I can't pay the fees, I can't schedule the interview (automated system won't let me). I heard on another post that the embassy will email me? Is this after I completed the D-260? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

There is no I-864 fee if you submit it directly to the embassy.  The fee only applies if NVC reviews the I-864.

 

I would wait a day or two and then call or email the embassy.

[simidee243 0]

21 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

There is no I-864 fee if you submit it directly to the embassy.  The fee only applies if NVC reviews the I-864.

 

I would wait a day or two and then call or email the embassy.

Thanks for the reply! Yes I heard the I-864 fee was waived for DCH filings, but I thought there was another $120 or $160 fee I had to pay? I'll give it another day then call the embassy. Thanks!

[millefleur 5,047]

17 hours ago, simidee243 said:

Thanks for the reply! Yes I heard the I-864 fee was waived for DCH filings, but I thought there was another $120 or $160 fee I had to pay? I'll give it another day then call the embassy. Thanks!

I think you're confusing it with the GC fee (aka USCIS Immigrant Fee). I believe it is around $165. You won't pay this until later after the interview or at the Embassy day of the interview I believe. It's a good idea to call the embassy and double check when exactly.

[Vinay75 0]

I have a similar problem. Completed the DS-260 but unable to submit documents (i-864 and civil documents). Is that something that will eventually get enabled? Does anyone know?

 

Thanks!