looking ahead to Electronic Processing at the NVC

[Ryan H 3,790]

Once the file arrives at the NVC, I will be following the steps to OPTIN to EP.

I am planning after successful OPTIN to email a scanned and signed DS-3032. I have seen posts where people just email that information in following the sample template. If I understand correctly, emailing the DS-3032 would have to originate from the beneficiary's email address. For those who have emailed the DS-3032, is there a confirmation of acceptance?

AOS and accompanying documents with that seems straightforward, scan and email.

When it comes time to send the DS-230, I know this also includes the civil documents (marriage, police, and birth certificates). I also want to include evidence that I sent to the USCIS with the initial petition because I believe NVC personnel will not take the time to scan it in to the system. In addition to evidence I sent to USCIS, I would want to include some additional records to show our communication is ongoing.

[bullmastiff 1]

no, you need not send everything that you sent to USCIS . Only need to send what NVC is asking you on your DS230 & AOS . This also includes TWO passport photos ( US passport ) . Follow everything carefully and deligently so there would be no RFE and delay.

Don't worry, once your case is completed at the NVC , they will send the CASSETTE ( the whole file which includes everything you sent to USCIS on I130 petition) to the consulate in Guangzhou .

[Darnell 8,478]

1. there's a ds-3032 dl link in the EP wiki - use that version of the DS-3032. The OPT IN email is specific, it must include the signed DS-3032 as a pdf attachment, so she'll prolly be filling it out, printing it out, signing it, and scanning it back in (converting to pdf if needed)

2. re: evidence with the DS-230 - I say do it - see bleuawolf's posit about it at - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/267559-usa-is-now-arizona/page__view__findpost__p__4100571 IMO, not only ongoing correspondence, but further relationship evidence from that list on the I-130 (utility bills, etc )

[bullmastiff 1]

Unbelievable !!! I 130 asks for proof of bonafide marital relationship ; and USCIS is the adjudicator ! and they don't even send ALL the supporting documents to the final inspector who is the consular officer who will be conducting an interview before issuance of visa ??? How then , consular officer can make the determination if he doesn't even have ALL the background necessary that USCIS has been presented with ???

Hey, what do I know ? theory and practice may be different .

It is less likely , in my opinion . If they do this, they can get sued , you know someday ?

For example, for naturalization interview, no decision will be made unless the USCIS adjudicator has the A file .

[Darnell 8,478]

Unbelievable !!!

Please research 'frontloading for China' here or at CFL, then come back, let me know your thoughts ? TIA!

Edited June 5, 2011 by Darnell

[xiaozhu 4]

Once the file arrives at the NVC, I will be following the steps to OPTIN to EP.

I am planning after successful OPTIN to email a scanned and signed DS-3032. I have seen posts where people just email that information in following the sample template. If I understand correctly, emailing the DS-3032 would have to originate from the beneficiary's email address. For those who have emailed the DS-3032, is there a confirmation of acceptance?

---Fill DS3032 which is available online. She signs it and scans it. It is OK if you want to send it to NVC attached to OPTIN email. My husband did. No any problem. You will receive an email with new case number starting with GZO. Before it, you may receive AOS ($88) and IV ($404) bills with old case number which are generated before they transfer you to EP. Just go ahead to pay them. If not go through, then wait for days since their system is updated your case to EP.

AOS and accompanying documents with that seems straightforward, scan and email.

--Yes.

When it comes time to send the DS-230, I know this also includes the civil documents (marriage, police, and birth certificates). I also want to include evidence that I sent to the USCIS with the initial petition because I believe NVC personnel will not take the time to scan it in to the system. In addition to evidence I sent to USCIS, I would want to include some additional records to show our communication is ongoing.

---You do not need to submit any evidences/documents which NVC dose not ask. It will delay your case. See NVC website. You can let your wife bring them to her interview.

[Navyk 78]

Can everyone use OPTIN or is it for filers from certain countries. What about immigrant from India!

[Darnell 8,478]

No, Not India.

[Ryan H 3,790]

they will send the CASSETTE

Forgive my confusion with this term, I think of a cassette as a small rectangular device that plays back music. I know that's not what you mean but I don't know how the term relates to EP.

[lambtoast 0]

Am in correct that Canada can opt in electronically? is there a cheat sheet somewhere online for step by step on all this? and how much time does it shave off the process? I am scared of there being more of a chance that there will be a mistake and the file rejected or delayed.

[Darnell 8,478]

[Cue the Cartman Blame Canada Song]

Yes, there is a mash up on Canada - see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_–_Electronic_Processing_and_New_Online_Forms

For Canada, it won't shave more than 3 weeks.

For China, it shaves off 2 to 5 months due to casefile travel time, or the lack thereof.

Edited June 6, 2011 by Darnell

[calibob 73]

DS 260 Info Here's a good link to some info......best of luck!

Bob