NVC Electronic Processing

[Seija 0]

Hello VJ members,

I'm confused about the electronic processing. Please advise.

We recently had our Pettion approved and waiting for NVC case number.

So I'm trying to determine if I can do everything via email.

but I see that Russia is not on the list/chart (please click on link below)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5165.html

so does this mean we (my wife and I ) can't do electronic processing?

Also, where am I applying for my wife Visa, NVC or Embassy/Consulate. if it's the NVC then can I use the electronic processing? and do I need a barcode to applied on the DS-3032 form when sending it via email?

Thanks

[Saylin 1,605]

Hello VJ members,

I'm confused about the electronic processing. Please advise.

We recently had our Pettion approved and waiting for NVC case number.

So I'm trying to determine if I can do everything via email.

but I see that Russia is not on the list/chart (please click on link below)

http://travel.state..../info_5165.html

so does this mean we (my wife and I ) can't do electronic processing?

Also, where am I applying for my wife Visa, NVC or Embassy/Consulate. if it's the NVC then can I use the electronic processing? and do I need a barcode to applied on the DS-3032 form when sending it via email?

Thanks

Sorry, but Russia is NOT an eligible country for electronic processing, so you'll have to send the AOS and IV packages by snail mail to NVC.

For the DS-3032, follow the template here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form No barcode needed.

[Seija 0]

so, we can't do the Electronic processing, ok I understand that.

1)but my wife can still send the DS-3032 choose of Agent via emai to NVC? correct?

2) since we can't do Electronic Processing is there any benefits on knowing my Invoice ID#

3) do I need to ask for a beneficiary ID# too?

4) does this also mean I can't pay bills online?

This is so redundant, they ask for the exact same thing that UCIS asked.

[Saylin 1,605]

so, we can't do the Electronic processing, ok I understand that.

1)but my wife can still send the DS-3032 choose of Agent via emai to NVC? correct?

Yes, all countries are eligible to send the DS-3032 by email. It's just the AOS and IV packages not all countries are eligible to email.

2) since we can't do Electronic Processing is there any benefits on knowing my Invoice ID#

Yes, this is needed to sign into the payment portal. You can get this either from an operator (fastest way) or from the initial information package NVC sends.

3) do I need to ask for a beneficiary ID# too?

Nope. Don't bother. The beneficiary ID number is needed for online forms, and again, Russia isn't eligible for those either.

4) does this also mean I can't pay bills online?

Nope. Everyone can pay their bills online. Just use your case number and IIN and sign onto the payment portal. The AOS bill will be invoiced first. Once the DS-3032 has been accepted, then the IV bill will be invoiced and available to be paid.

This is so redundant, they ask for the exact same thing that UCIS asked.

Answers above in blue and bold.

[CanadaLove 16]

1.) Yes, you can still send the DS3032 by email.

2.) Yes, the invoice # you use to pay bills online.

3.) No, you don't need the beneficiary number.

4.) No, electronic processing only means you can email in your documentation. Everyone is eligible to use the online payment portal.

ETA: What Saylin said.

Edited August 3, 2011 by CanadaLove

[Seija 0]

ok, I'm a little clear now, thanks!

regarding the AOS package, or any other package that requires the beneficary's documents. does my wife have to mail the following documents to me or does she bring them to her interview at the Moscow consulate/embassy?

Marriage Certicate (cerified with appostille stamp)

Police reports (certified)

Copy of Beneficuary's passport biographic data page

Beneficary's Birth Certificate (certified)

Reason why I ask is because snail mail takes 30 days to get here from Russia after passing customs check in NY and I would like to get a jump start on this if my wife needs to mail me anything. I just feel like I should be doing something ahead of time, sepcially since NVC has been backlooged lately. Thank you for your help!

[Saylin 1,605]

ok, I'm a little clear now, thanks!

regarding the AOS package, or any other package that requires the beneficary's documents. does my wife have to mail the following documents to me or does she bring them to her interview at the Moscow consulate/embassy?

Marriage Certicate (cerified with appostille stamp)

Police reports (certified)

Copy of Beneficuary's passport biographic data page

Beneficary's Birth Certificate (certified)

Reason why I ask is because snail mail takes 30 days to get here from Russia after passing customs check in NY and I would like to get a jump start on this if my wife needs to mail me anything. I just feel like I should be doing something ahead of time, sepcially since NVC has been backlooged lately. Thank you for your help!

Get her to mail everything to you ASAP if it takes that long. The things you need from your wife are for the IV package and are the things you listed above, plus the DS-230 completed and signed (only sign part 1). This package is then mailed to NVC only after the IV bill appears as PAID.

[Seija 0]

Get her to mail everything to you ASAP if it takes that long. The things you need from your wife are for the IV package and are the things you listed above, plus the DS-230 completed and signed (only sign part 1). This package is then mailed to NVC only after the IV bill appears as PAID.

ok, Thank you we are getting organize now. Do these Russian Civil documents need to be accompanied with certified translation? do you think we should adhere an apostille stamp on them. Travel State doesnt seem to be to picky, read below. The Apostille stamps are kind of expensive ($50) not like her in the US ($3). Luckily when I was over there we did get one adhere to our marriage certificate. But I'm wondering if we should get one on her birh certificate and death certificate of ex.

"Documents which have been certified by ZAGS or a local notary office can be affixed with an apostille by the Ministry of Justice or other selected offices empowered to do so. The apostille is accepted in all countries that are parties to the Hague Convention on the Abolition of Legalization of Documents. Documents that bear an apostille need not be authenticated by an American consular officer for use in the United States."

http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=8941

[Saylin 1,605]

ok, Thank you we are getting organize now. Do these Russian Civil documents need to be accompanied with certified translation? do you think we should adhere an apostille stamp on them. Travel State doesnt seem to be to picky, read below. The Apostille stamps are kind of expensive ($50) not like her in the US ($3). Luckily when I was over there we did get one adhere to our marriage certificate. But I'm wondering if we should get one on her birh certificate and death certificate of ex.

"Documents which have been certified by ZAGS or a local notary office can be affixed with an apostille by the Ministry of Justice or other selected offices empowered to do so. The apostille is accepted in all countries that are parties to the Hague Convention on the Abolition of Legalization of Documents. Documents that bear an apostille need not be authenticated by an American consular officer for use in the United States."

http://travel.state....5.html?cid=8941

On NVC's site (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html), they have a little paragraph on translations:

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

• Translation is accurate, and
• Translator is competent to translate.

So, as long as the documents are in Russian, then you should be fine without translations. Despite this though, I've seen people get RFEs for not sending in translations, even though the documents are in the official language of where they were going to interview. So, it's up to you if you want to send translations or not.

[Miss.A 0]

HI there, I was just reading your reply and I wanna ask, do the translations need to be legalized? I've done it for some but i still have 2 docs (the marriage certif and police record) translated and not yet notarized. do I have to or can I send them to NVC without being notarized? thanks!

On NVC's site (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html), they have a little paragraph on translations:

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

• Translation is accurate, and
• Translator is competent to translate.

So, as long as the documents are in Russian, then you should be fine without translations. Despite this though, I've seen people get RFEs for not sending in translations, even though the documents are in the official language of where they were going to interview. So, it's up to you if you want to send translations or not.

HI there, I was just reading your reply and I wanna ask, do the translations need to be legalized? I've done it for some but i still have 2 docs (the marriage certif and police record) translated and not yet notarized. do I have to or can I send them to NVC without being notarized? thanks!