Checklist and Instruction Packet Received - help

[trekkin2k7 0]

Hi all,

Recently I sent in my DS-230 with all necessary documents, using shortcut method for DS-230 once I knew that it was generated - it was generated 11-19-07, so I put this date down on my created DS-230.

I got USPS tracking info that NVC received my DS-230 and documentation on 11-26. Automated message now says that "NVC has received Checklist Letter on 11-28..." and that it will take about 8 weeks for them to review (I hope it doesn't take that long)...

Anyway, just today, in the mail, I received 2 separate packages from NVC - one is the "Instruction Packet" Letter for DS-230, with return envelope (The coversheet looks exactly like the one I sent them, with the date showing of 11-19, so Hooray, shortcut method worked!)....The other letter I received was the "CHECKLIST" letter saying that the NVC is missing information and that I should include this letter with whatever I return to them - however this letter looks different than the one I created. The letter is dated 11-22-07, so these 2 letters were sent to me BEFORE NVC received my DS-230 packet. It says the following on a third page in the packet:

"MISSING DOCUMENT LIST FOR: (Beneficiary's name)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

___OF-230-I:___________________________________

The NVC has received the AOS form (I-864) for this case. However, we are still waiting for the Immigrant Visa Applicatoin (DS-230). Please submit the form according to the instuctions. Uf you need another form please visit.........."

What does OF-230 mean??? So is this something that I should be worried about? Or does it appear to you that everyting in order? Is this normal? Anyone here with similar experience? What do you guys think?

Thanks a bunch!

Edited December 5, 2007 by trekkin2k7

[Roserick 0]

Well the only similarity I have in your case was..

My DS230 was generated on the 19th too.. :-)

I haven't submit it yet.. Still waiting for my wife's documents.. Arghh!! :-(

[LadyJane 1]

The OF-230 isn't an additional package. I think you'll be OK.

[trailmix 77]

It's just the old reference name for the DS-230, the form used to say this at the top:

This form (OF-230 PART I) is Part I of two parts which, together with Optional Form OF-230 PART II, constitute the complete Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration.

Anyway, no need to worry as your DS-230 obviously crossed with their request for the DS-230

Edited December 5, 2007 by trailmix

[una 0]

trekking27 I'm doing the same thing too for form DS-230..

Can you tell me please or show me the link with an example here of how the cover sheet u used looks like...I'm not very sure about those 2 barcodes..one on the bottom and the other on the top....what size should they be ?And if they need to be changed how do you change their size or whatever is needed to make them look right?

I would appreciate it )