Time Savers for NVC, plus Knowing your Case #

[Tyrobe 1]

so, two years later, do all these shortcuts still apply and work correctly?? No big changes to the NVC system that would make these not work anymore?

Yes, James's Shortcuts still work as of March, 2008. Several cases using James's Shortcuts are just successfully finished. Check it out here.

[crys 1]

so, two years later, do all these shortcuts still apply and work correctly?? No big changes to the NVC system that would make these not work anymore?

Yes, James's Shortcuts still work as of March, 2008. Several cases using James's Shortcuts are just successfully finished. Check it out here.

I wanted to know if there are any changes in JAMES' Shortcuts...as far as the generation of barcode...someone PM me with a different instruction as far as the barcode height and x dimension?? pls give me the link for the most updated version..thanks

also i wanted to know what to put in the first box where is says DATA TO ENCODE...is it the case number that NVC assigns?

Edited March 29, 2008 by crys

[Tyrobe 1]

I wanted to know if there are any changes in JAMES' Shortcuts...as far as the generation of barcode...someone PM me with a different instruction as far as the barcode height and x dimension?? pls give me the link for the most updated version..thanks

also i wanted to know what to put in the first box where is says DATA TO ENCODE...is it the case number that NVC assigns?

Check here for the most updated, working version of James's Shortcut. It also has the detailed instructions on how to generate the barcodes.

Yes, on DATA TO ENCODE you should put in your NVC assigned case number as exact letter by letter and number by number.

Good luck!

[Dr Funkenstein 0]

Hi,

I have received approval for both I-130 and I-129F for my wife. I called NVC and got the case #'s for both cases. I was told that they mailed a packet to Guangzhou consolate and they will send something to my wife. This was done only for the I-129F. The operator said it will take 2-4 wks before any paperwork is sent for the I-130. The case #'s were created this week.

I noticed that the James' shortcut VJwiki link says it only applies to I-130. Why is this?

Since NVC has sent docs for the I-129F I was thinking that I should try the shortcut for this case # but now have 2nd thoughts after seeing the note on the wiki site.

Should I go ahead and try the shortcut method only for the I-130 case #? What will this buy me if they have sent docs to Guangzhou for the I-129F?

I asked the NVC operator if I could have both the I-129F and the I-130 processed and she said that I could do this but will be paying double the fees. I just want to do what is the fastest. Our lives can't go forward until we are together.

Thanks,

Jim

[Tyrobe 1]

First of all, congrats on your recent approvals. K-3 doesn't stay long at NVC before they forward it to consulate. On the other hand, it would take around 3 months to process all the requirements for CR-1 at NVC before the case gets transfered to consulate level. James Shortcut only helps in reducing the mailing time sending back and forth between petitioner/beneficiary and NVC for CR1/IR1 cases only.

Since your case already forwards to Guangzhou you should stick to K-3, as you originally intended when you file I-129F, if you want to get done faster.

Edited April 5, 2008 by Tyrobe

[LotofPatience 65]

First of all, congrats on your recent approvals. K-3 doesn't stay long at NVC before they forward it to consulate. On the other hand, it would take around 3 months to process all the requirements for CR-1 at NVC before the case gets transfered to consulate level. James Shortcut only helps in reducing the mailing time sending back and forth between petitioner/beneficiary and NVC for CR1/IR1 cases only.

Since your case already forwards to Guangzhou you should stick to K-3, as you originally intended when you file I-129F, if you want to get done faster.

Congrats Tyrobe for the successful interview

[Tyrobe 1]

First of all, congrats on your recent approvals. K-3 doesn't stay long at NVC before they forward it to consulate. On the other hand, it would take around 3 months to process all the requirements for CR-1 at NVC before the case gets transfered to consulate level. James Shortcut only helps in reducing the mailing time sending back and forth between petitioner/beneficiary and NVC for CR1/IR1 cases only.

Since your case already forwards to Guangzhou you should stick to K-3, as you originally intended when you file I-129F, if you want to get done faster.

Congrats Tyrobe for the successful interview

Thank you! Cheer!

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

Is it normal that after several weeks (our process at NVC is almost over, we are waiting for approval or for a RFE) we only got the DS3032 (my husband and I), not another single paper...we used james shortcut, we have talked to the operator and everything is ok... but we have not a single paper, not a single prove!!!!

[Mononoke28 134]

According to your timeline, the NVC received your paperwork on 08/06/08, that's only 3 business days. It usually takes them about 2 weeks to process most forms, so you have to give it more time.

Diana

Edited August 11, 2008 by Mononoke28

[jedinite 0]

Question about DS-3032. I am the benificary, who is suppose to fill this form out and who's address is suppose to go on the form if you are not using an attorney. The benificary's address (out-of-country) or the petitioner's (in the US)?

Thanks for the answer

[Yiyi and Chris 0]

You have to sent that to the address that appears ob the form... from now on pls use james's shortcut or Loto's guide to save time in your NVC journey!!!!

[Mononoke28 134]

Question about DS-3032. I am the benificary, who is suppose to fill this form out and who's address is suppose to go on the form if you are not using an attorney. The benificary's address (out-of-country) or the petitioner's (in the US)?

Thanks for the answer

The DS-3032 is to choose who you want all correspondence from the NVC to go to. It can be anybody, not necessarily the beneficiary or petitioner, but anybody you choose. Most people choose the petitioner because the mail system in other countries is not very reliable.

If you want you can read pages 1, 10 & 11 of this thread to get an idea of how the NVC works and what the process will be like.

Diana

[Ling Ling 22]

There's a New NVC Guide in town.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=153429

[Ling Ling 22]

There's a New NVC Guide in town.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=153429

PLEASE do not use the above link...use the Wiki link in my signature.

[bleecker 0]

I have corrected all the links in James Shortcuts (below) and highlighted them for easier use. Any links that you do find still broken can you let me know please.

Posted: May 14 2005, 05:34 AM James

Version 1.1 -- I've amended the shortcut instructions slightly to accomodate suggestions and the like.

Jame's NVC Shortcuts

The following NVC shortcuts are obviously not sanctioned by NVC but they have been proven to work without fail if you follow them to the "tee." If you are not good at comprehending instructions and/or English, you are probably better off not using these shortcuts.

A Bit of Background

In addition to the I-864, you must generate and fill out an Authorization for Release of Federal Tax Data. Download the MS Word copy of the Authorization for Release of Federal Tax Data (available by clicking HERE). Under the barcode, type in your case number. At the bottom of the page, replace the entire phrase "XXX City" with the name of the city in which the embassy interview will take place (i.e., the "post" in Department of State parlance). So if the embassy interview is to take place in Caracas, Venezuela, delete "XXX City" and type in "CARACAS" (all caps).

Is this information current? Authorization for Release of Federal Tax Data is still required? thanks