Date of when DS-230 is generated

[slbois 0]

Mononoke,

I posted to you on another forum. I was getting the automated message saying they had reviewed my documents and found info missing or incomplete. I spoke with a rep who said I had been mailed a letter. I used James Shortcuts and sent in the DS230. The message stayed the same so I started to freak out thinking that maybe the operator was wrong. I didn't receive my letter until two weeks after the date I was told it was generated. The date on the letter was the date given by the automated message which said a letter had been mailed to me on that date explaining which documents were missing or incomplete. The message did not change until it reflected that my case was complete. Hope this helps, and is not too confusing.

[Mononoke28 135]

Thanks slbois but the problem I have is that I don't have a specific date of when the DS-230 was generated. The automated message says that they are missing info and that they had sent out a letter explaining what they needed. Well, I got the letter a week later and all it said was that they were missing the IV Bill payment, I called and they told me they had the payment in the system. The system kept saying they are missing info, I called again and they told me it was the DS-230, but no matter who I talked to they couldn't confirm that it had actually been mailed out. They're all so shady with their answers, it drives me crazy.

Thanks again!

Diana

[RandyandRina 2]

I'm keeping my eye on the postman every day, I'm so ready to send that stuff out you don't even know.

I'll let you guys know of the date I see on the coversheet once I get it, maybe there is a trend they follow just like simple male said.

Let me if see I understand this clearly... for those who are using James NVC Shortcut, with all the comments that we have read on here, does this mean that we have to wait for the (new) coversheet that NVC would send us, rather than sending them before the actual packet/ letter is received??? What's the consequence(s) of having to send them in with a wrong date on the coversheet or bill?

Edited July 21, 2007 by RandyandRina

[FarahAmeerHumza 0]

I'm keeping my eye on the postman every day, I'm so ready to send that stuff out you don't even know.

I'll let you guys know of the date I see on the coversheet once I get it, maybe there is a trend they follow just like simple male said.

Did you use shortcut for i-864 coversheet. I'm scared to do it and then I do it wrong and they end up sending it back. Will they accept it? And what is the most current version or way to do it. Please advise. I have sent the IV visa application bill back because I received it but I still havent received the i-864 papers.

[Mononoke28 135]

I don't think there are any consequences if you sent the new coversheet with a random date as long as you are 100% sure that the NVC did send you the instructions for the DS-230. I'm stuck because they won't say that they have mailed it, they've said that it was supposed to have been mailed the week of the 9th.

I'll be calling them tomorrow morning once again to make sure that they did mail it, if they confirm it this time, then I think I may just have to choose 7/10/07 as the date I put on the coversheet. That's the Tuesday date for that week.

We'll see, I just don't want to wait any more.

Diana

[Captain Oates 911]

I'm keeping my eye on the postman every day, I'm so ready to send that stuff out you don't even know.

I'll let you guys know of the date I see on the coversheet once I get it, maybe there is a trend they follow just like simple male said.

I am calling NVC in the morning (checking auto system first)

My check (cheque!) was received by them a week last friday according to the mail tracker and I called NVC on Wednesday and they said the check had been 'processed'

I am hoping if it is like Erica's (and your's too I hope), there is a good chance it will be done today for tomorrow's message but I know it isnt certain and it might be next week...

But Erica's was done a few days after payment was 'processed' so I hope yours and mine follow that pattern..and yours will indeed be in the mail any time now...

I will report back tomorrow !

[Mononoke28 135]

Ok here's the scoop.

I called the NVC today for the 4th time and they couldn't confirm that the DS-230 was mailed out. They kept saying that it was "supposed" to have been mailed out two weeks ago, but they wouldn't confirm it. WORD OF ADVICE: even if they say it was supposed to have been mailed out, assume that they have mailed it. I just received the DS-230 coversheet and it was dated 07/09/07. Those freaks of nature!!!!!

Anyway... at least I got it, right?

Diana

[Mononoke28 135]

Anyway, I forgot to say that if the NVC tells you that the DS-230 instructions were supposed to have been mailed out on whatever week, use the date of the Monday of that week. That's what my DS-230 shows. Don't let these people try to fool you into not knowing the exact date of when it was "generated", as much as they hate that word.

Augh! I can't wait to be done with them!

Diana

[vylex 0]

Anyway, I forgot to say that if the NVC tells you that the DS-230 instructions were supposed to have been mailed out on whatever week, use the date of the Monday of that week. That's what my DS-230 shows. Don't let these people try to fool you into not knowing the exact date of when it was "generated", as much as they hate that word.

Augh! I can't wait to be done with them!

Diana

Great to hear Diana! Sorry to hear you were confused by them. I still think it beats waiting for the damn USCIS "touch" game.

So does the cover sheet look the same as the DS-230 v2.2 in James' shortcuts?

I would love to know if something has changed. Also, is your Consulate "Standard Processing" or "By Appt"?

Well, it looks like the final piece of the puzzle for you before achieving case complete! Good Luck!

-Alex

[Captain Oates 911]

called this morning tuesday 24th..

our IV check was 'processed' last wednesday....

but message remains same- 'missing documents'

no IV form generation advice

drat drat and double drat

[Captain Oates 911]

Ok here's the scoop.

I called the NVC today for the 4th time and they couldn't confirm that the DS-230 was mailed out. They kept saying that it was "supposed" to have been mailed out two weeks ago, but they wouldn't confirm it. WORD OF ADVICE: even if they say it was supposed to have been mailed out, assume that they have mailed it. I just received the DS-230 coversheet and it was dated 07/09/07. Those freaks of nature!!!!!

Anyway... at least I got it, right?

Diana

Diana - Right !!!! I am calling them 7.30 eastern just in case they tell me something different to the automated which is still stuck on 'missing documents'...

did your auto message ever change from 'missing documents' ???

- now that you know the DS-230 WAS 'produced' or 'mailed out' or whatever word they prefer which is not 'generated'

This really is doing my head in waiting week after week and month after month..I was just starting to get optimistic last night but this morning I dare not ring em as I knew somehow it was not going to happen... I knew it

alan

[Captain Oates 911]

Mononoke,

I posted to you on another forum. I was getting the automated message saying they had reviewed my documents and found info missing or incomplete. I spoke with a rep who said I had been mailed a letter. I used James Shortcuts and sent in the DS230. The message stayed the same so I started to freak out thinking that maybe the operator was wrong. I didn't receive my letter until two weeks after the date I was told it was generated. The date on the letter was the date given by the automated message which said a letter had been mailed to me on that date explaining which documents were missing or incomplete. The message did not change until it reflected that my case was complete. Hope this helps, and is not too confusing.

The date given on the 'missing documents' and 'we are sending a letter to say what is missing' letter is the date they 'approved' the I-864...

In my case, this was last wednesday the 20th July...

Are you saying your 'letter' was the DS-230 info pack with cover sheet and had a date which was NOT a monday ? That can't happen as I understand it...unless your I-864 was coincidentally 'approved' on a monday and then that would make sense but still means the auto message never reflected the DS-230 generation...

If you are saying that, then like Diana, it seems your DS-230 pack came out without any change to the auto message that talks about 'missing documents'

Is that right ?

alan

Edited July 24, 2007 by saywhat

[Erica 0]

Diana, I'm happy you at least have it now! Still find the whole situation so odd.

I've been thinking that the only thing different in our situation was the fact that we didn't send in the I-864 until after the generation of the DS-230 letter. It just worked out that way.

Maybe that's why we did get an updated message before(, cos it certainly never changed from 'missing info' to 'hey, we got your DS-230, working on it now!')

I don't know, grasping at straws to find something to work with here

On the plus side, the automated message will change as soon as they're done with it, so you won't have to wait till a tuesday update

[Captain Oates 911]

Diana, I'm happy you at least have it now! Still find the whole situation so odd.

I've been thinking that the only thing different in our situation was the fact that we didn't send in the I-864 until after the generation of the DS-230 letter. It just worked out that way.

Maybe that's why we did get an updated message before(, cos it certainly never changed from 'missing info' to 'hey, we got your DS-230, working on it now!')

I don't know, grasping at straws to find something to work with here

On the plus side, the automated message will change as soon as they're done with it, so you won't have to wait till a tuesday update

Erica ! you give me hope Johanna- hope Johanna !

I didn't realise that your I-864 went in AFTER !!!! the ds-230 message !!!!!

I reckon (hope) that explains a lot about the message not changing...at least I am grasping at straws hoping the 'missing docs' messages does not change when the DS-230 is generated if the I-864 is already checked and on the system

I will certainly find out in 1 hour and 30 seconds time when i call em !

James' short cuts don't go into great detail on this bit so we are all learning as we go along

Is anyone reading this who's I-864 went in AND was on the system before the DS-230 was generated and can tell us what the messages said ?

Diana - at least you have the real thing now - go for it gal !

alan

[Captain Oates 911]

Diana, I'm happy you at least have it now! Still find the whole situation so odd.

I've been thinking that the only thing different in our situation was the fact that we didn't send in the I-864 until after the generation of the DS-230 letter. It just worked out that way.

Maybe that's why we did get an updated message before(, cos it certainly never changed from 'missing info' to 'hey, we got your DS-230, working on it now!')

I don't know, grasping at straws to find something to work with here

On the plus side, the automated message will change as soon as they're done with it, so you won't have to wait till a tuesday update

Erica ! you give me hope Johanna- hope Johanna !

I didn't realise that your I-864 went in AFTER !!!! the ds-230 message !!!!!

I reckon (hope) that explains a lot about the message not changing...at least I am grasping at straws hoping the 'missing docs' messages does not change when the DS-230 is generated if the I-864 is already checked and on the system

I will certainly find out in 1 hour and 30 seconds time when i call em !

James' short cuts don't go into great detail on this bit so we are all learning as we go along

Is anyone reading this who's I-864 went in AND was on the system before the DS-230 was generated and can tell us what the messages said ?

Diana - at least you have the real thing now - go for it gal !

alan

MYSTERY SOLVED !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just called NVC

I asked if 'the ds-230 letter had been produced by the system' and she said yes it is being sent out to you this week !

in other words it has been 'generated' but that is a forbidden word

ok so now we have proof - if the I-864 has been 'processed' then the silly 'missing documents message does not change when the ds-230 letter is generated

PROVED !!!!!

ok

FEDEX arrives in next 90 minutes and guarantees the ds-230 delivery in new hampshire by 10am local Wednesday !!!

yippee !!

come on Diana gal - we are romping !

and Erica thank you so much for sticking with Diana and I and solving this mystery (which was)

alan