Error when attempting to pay visa fee

[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

I was notified today that our case has been transferred from the NVC to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. I have completed the DS-160 and filled out most of the visa application on the U.S. Visa Scheduling website. However, I am encountering an issue on the final page, where it requests our NVC case number and payment option. When I attempt to submit the information, I receive the following error: "The Case Number entered is invalid. Please confirm your Case Number and re-enter it."

 

Currently, our CEAC status shows as "In Transit." Do I need to wait until it changes to "Ready" before I can pay the visa fee?

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

I have heard that on the new website the case number will show as invalid until CEAC shows it as "Ready". That's just through the grapevine though so take it for what it's worth. Good luck to you guys!

[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

33 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

I have heard that on the new website the case number will show as invalid until CEAC shows it as "Ready". That's just through the grapevine though so take it for what it's worth. Good luck to you guys!

 

Thank you! This puts my mind at ease. I was concerned there might be an issue that would take time to request support and resolve.

[J.M. 247]

59 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

I have heard that on the new website the case number will show as invalid until CEAC shows it as "Ready". That's just through the grapevine though so take it for what it's worth. Good luck to you guys!

I have heard the same from someone using the new system.  Once it was in READY status, it went through.

[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

Thanks @J.M.! @Edward and Jaycel how long did it take for your case to change to "Ready" status from "In Transit"? 

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

4 minutes ago, Spicy Chickenjoy said:

Thanks @J.M.! @Edward and Jaycel how long did it take for your case to change to "Ready" status from "In Transit"? 

 

Ours was definitely no more than 3 days and I think it was even less but I'm having trouble remembering exactly

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

I just remembered it's in my timeline. LOL It went "In Transit" on July 16th and went to "Ready" on July 18th

[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

10 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

I just remembered it's in my timeline. LOL It went "In Transit" on July 16th and went to "Ready" on July 18th

LOL! Awesome, that's super quick. Hopefully ours is the same.

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

@Spicy Chickenjoy Did your status change to "Ready" and if so, did the site accept your case number after that?

[Spicy Chickenjoy 19]

22 hours ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

@Spicy Chickenjoy Did your status change to "Ready" and if so, did the site accept your case number after that?

Yes! The status changed to "Ready" last Friday. I was able to pay the MRV fee and schedule her visa interview for January 7, 2025. I've also booked her biometrics appointment for December 24 and her medical exam for December 26. I'm currently working remotely from the Philippines with my fiancé, and my boss approved extending my trip until we have visa in hand. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally in sight 😊

Edited December 10 by Spicy Chickenjoy

[Edward and Jaycel 280]

1 minute ago, Spicy Chickenjoy said:

Yes! The status changed to "Ready" last Friday. I was able to pay the MRV fee and schedule her visa interview for January 7, 2024. I've also booked her biometrics appointment for December 24 and her medical exam for December 26. I'm currently working remotely from the Philippines with my fiancé, and my boss approved extending my trip until we have visa in hand. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally in sight 😊

 

Woo Hoo!!!! 🎉🥳 That is fantastic news!!