DS-230 issueee :(

[una 0]

I dont know if this is normal but it's been almost 2 months since Nov 12 that NVC said they sent out DS-230 and I haven't received it yet. So I called them and asked y is taking so long and they said the document returned back to them for whatever reasons so they said we sent it back on December 13, and I'm still waiting for ittt. So I guess is useless to wait more time for the document to be here. They said u can download the form DS-230 from the website and for the bacode sheet u have to wait for them.

My question is if I use Jamie's shortcut for the barcode coversheet do I use the second date(Dec 13) that they sent it out again or the first date Nov 12?

And pls anybody who knows what do you do with those barcodes the one on the top and the one on the bottom, what size should they be changed to and how do u change it? plzzzzzzzzz someone tell me or show me I would really appreciate it )

[Faramj 0]

I dont know if this is normal but it's been almost 2 months since Nov 12 that NVC said they sent out DS-230 and I haven't received it yet. So I called them and asked y is taking so long and they said the document returned back to them for whatever reasons so they said we sent it back on December 13, and I'm still waiting for ittt. So I guess is useless to wait more time for the document to be here. They said u can download the form DS-230 from the website and for the bacode sheet u have to wait for them.

My question is if I use Jamie's shortcut for the barcode coversheet do I use the second date(Dec 13) that they sent it out again or the first date Nov 12?

And pls anybody who knows what do you do with those barcodes the one on the top and the one on the bottom, what size should they be changed to and how do u change it? plzzzzzzzzz someone tell me or show me I would really appreciate it )

hi, i am in the same boat. IV FEE BILL paid 12-11.07 but still not received any DS230

[Mononoke28 134]

As long as you're sure they have said they mailed you the DS-230 coversheet, you can make your own following James' shortcuts. The dates on them are irrelevant as long as you have the bar code and case # correct.

Diana

[una 0]

yes thnx but does anybody have any clue if u change the barcodes or not ????

[Mononoke28 134]

yes thnx but does anybody have any clue if u change the barcodes or not ????

If you change the barcodes on the DS-230 sample? I don't understand your question.

If you decide to use James' shortcuts to generate your own DS-230 coversheet, you will have to change the case #, barcode and personal information to yours because the ones that are already there are just sample #s he used. The shortcuts show you how to generate your own barcode and how to paste it on the DS-230 coversheet.

Diana

[una 0]

yes thnx but does anybody have any clue if u change the barcodes or not ????

If you change the barcodes on the DS-230 sample? I don't understand your question.

If you decide to use James' shortcuts to generate your own DS-230 coversheet, you will have to change the case #, barcode and personal information to yours because the ones that are already there are just sample #s he used. The shortcuts show you how to generate your own barcode and how to paste it on the DS-230 coversheet.

Diana

No no I was talking about the coversheet that goes with DS-230, the two barcodes one on the top and the other on the bottom, I dont know if they have to be the same size as they are or one smaller or bigger than the other. Can someone tell me or show me pls??

And for the [Agent Name] is it all capital and the Name goes first then the last name? And for the [beneficiary Name] the same thing as well?

INSTRUCTION PACKET AGENT

[Agent Name]

123 Main Street

Anytown, USA 12345

Dear Sir/Madam:

This letter contains instructions for processing the immigrant visa case of [beneficiary Name]. We have received all necessary Immigrant Visa fees for this case.

Each traveling applicant must now complete Applicant Document Processing. Please go to the Department of State website at the following address: http://Travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link and follow the instructions.

As part of the Applicant Document Process, each traveling applicant will be required to return a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa, to the National Visa Center at the following address:

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE along with the requested documents to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

When returning documents to the National Visa Center, failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in a delay in processing:

* Failure to return this page

* Failure to write the applicant’s case number in the upper right hand corner of ALL documents

* Attaching documents for other cases to this page

* Sending information for other cases in the same envelope without attaching the NVC's letter to the front of each case's documents

BGT2007123456

FOR FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS: If this is a family-based visa case, then the petitioner,

[Petitioner Name] should pay the Affidavit of Support (I-864) Fee and complete an Affidavit of Support (I-864) form.

[Zil 1]

yes thnx but does anybody have any clue if u change the barcodes or not ????

If you change the barcodes on the DS-230 sample? I don't understand your question.

If you decide to use James' shortcuts to generate your own DS-230 coversheet, you will have to change the case #, barcode and personal information to yours because the ones that are already there are just sample #s he used. The shortcuts show you how to generate your own barcode and how to paste it on the DS-230 coversheet.

Diana

No no I was talking about the coversheet that goes with DS-230, the two barcodes one on the top and the other on the bottom, I dont know if they have to be the same size as they are or one smaller or bigger than the other. Can someone tell me or show me pls??

And for the [Agent Name] is it all capital and the Name goes first then the last name? And for the [beneficiary Name] the same thing as well?

INSTRUCTION PACKET AGENT

[Agent Name]

123 Main Street

Anytown, USA 12345

Dear Sir/Madam:

This letter contains instructions for processing the immigrant visa case of [beneficiary Name]. We have received all necessary Immigrant Visa fees for this case.

Each traveling applicant must now complete Applicant Document Processing. Please go to the Department of State website at the following address: http://Travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link and follow the instructions.

As part of the Applicant Document Process, each traveling applicant will be required to return a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa, to the National Visa Center at the following address:

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE along with the requested documents to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

When returning documents to the National Visa Center, failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in a delay in processing:

* Failure to return this page

* Failure to write the applicant’s case number in the upper right hand corner of ALL documents

* Attaching documents for other cases to this page

* Sending information for other cases in the same envelope without attaching the NVC's letter to the front of each case's documents

BGT2007123456

FOR FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS: If this is a family-based visa case, then the petitioner,

[Petitioner Name] should pay the Affidavit of Support (I-864) Fee and complete an Affidavit of Support (I-864) form.

The upper one is smaller. I believe that is only used when mailing the document to you. It is visible through the window of the envelope they use, so it can be scanned from outside (for sorting and tracking purposes). I think that one can be left out when you generate the cover sheet (either remove it or change it to your case number). The lower, larger bar code is more important, most likely that is the one they will scan ones they receive it from you.

Edited December 27, 2007 by Zil

[una 0]

yes thnx but does anybody have any clue if u change the barcodes or not ????

If you change the barcodes on the DS-230 sample? I don't understand your question.

If you decide to use James' shortcuts to generate your own DS-230 coversheet, you will have to change the case #, barcode and personal information to yours because the ones that are already there are just sample #s he used. The shortcuts show you how to generate your own barcode and how to paste it on the DS-230 coversheet.

Diana

No no I was talking about the coversheet that goes with DS-230, the two barcodes one on the top and the other on the bottom, I dont know if they have to be the same size as they are or one smaller or bigger than the other. Can someone tell me or show me pls??

And for the [Agent Name] is it all capital and the Name goes first then the last name? And for the [beneficiary Name] the same thing as well?

INSTRUCTION PACKET AGENT

[Agent Name]

123 Main Street

Anytown, USA 12345

Dear Sir/Madam:

This letter contains instructions for processing the immigrant visa case of [beneficiary Name]. We have received all necessary Immigrant Visa fees for this case.

Each traveling applicant must now complete Applicant Document Processing. Please go to the Department of State website at the following address: http://Travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html. Click on the Applicant Document Processing link and follow the instructions.

As part of the Applicant Document Process, each traveling applicant will be required to return a DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa, to the National Visa Center at the following address:

You MUST RETURN THIS PAGE along with the requested documents to:

National Visa Center

ATTN: CMR

32 Rochester Avenue

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

When returning documents to the National Visa Center, failure to adhere to the following guidelines will result in a delay in processing:

* Failure to return this page

* Failure to write the applicant’s case number in the upper right hand corner of ALL documents

* Attaching documents for other cases to this page

* Sending information for other cases in the same envelope without attaching the NVC's letter to the front of each case's documents

BGT2007123456

FOR FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRANT VISAS: If this is a family-based visa case, then the petitioner,

[Petitioner Name] should pay the Affidavit of Support (I-864) Fee and complete an Affidavit of Support (I-864) form.

The upper one is smaller. I believe that is only used when mailing the document to you. It is visible through the window of the envelope they use, so it can be scanned from outside (for sorting and tracking purposes). I think that one can be left out when you generate the cover sheet (either remove it or change it to your case number). The lower, larger bar code is more important, most likely that is the one they will scan ones they receive it from you.

Zil, so u're saying that the upper barcode isn't important like can I just live it as it is b/c if I remove it they'll recognize it don't u think? But if you need to change any of the 2 barcodes how do u use it?

The lower barcode, if needs to be changed do u know if there is a specific size that it should be, or why not live it as it is?

[trailmix 77]

Zil, so u're saying that the upper barcode isn't important like can I just live it as it is b/c if I remove it they'll recognize it don't u think? But if you need to change any of the 2 barcodes how do u use it?

The lower barcode, if needs to be changed do u know if there is a specific size that it should be, or why not live it as it is?

Hi una,

Below is a graphic of the actual DS-230 cover sheet for your reference.

Zil is probably right, you probably don't have to change the upper barcode, everyone else normally does, from what I have heard, but it is up to you.

As for the sizing, just do the best you can, get it as close as possible to how it looks in the real coversheet below and close to how it appears in James's shortcuts.

To change the size you can normally, in Word, hover your mouse over 1 corner of the graphic and drag it in or out (I think that is what you are asking?)

[una 0]

Zil, so u're saying that the upper barcode isn't important like can I just live it as it is b/c if I remove it they'll recognize it don't u think? But if you need to change any of the 2 barcodes how do u use it?

The lower barcode, if needs to be changed do u know if there is a specific size that it should be, or why not live it as it is?

Hi una,

Below is a graphic of the actual DS-230 cover sheet for your reference.

Zil is probably right, you probably don't have to change the upper barcode, everyone else normally does, from what I have heard, but it is up to you.

As for the sizing, just do the best you can, get it as close as possible to how it looks in the real coversheet below and close to how it appears in James's shortcuts.

To change the size you can normally, in Word, hover your mouse over 1 corner of the graphic and drag it in or out (I think that is what you are asking?)

Yes trailmix thank you for explaining me that and the date that shows August 2007 I can just change it to the date they sent out my form DS-230 right? thank you again )

[trailmix 77]

Yes trailmix thank you for explaining me that and the date that shows August 2007 I can just change it to the date they sent out my form DS-230 right? thank you again )

Hi una,

Yes, that's right, just change it to the date they sent yours out - like - December 15, 2007

and you're welcome!