NVC Process

[Carlos1986 6]

Hi everyone,

I have a few questions concerning the NVC process after the case number is given. I've found different answers and just need to clear things up. The reason I ask is because many members from VJ have said that they never receive anything in the mail and simply send everything out without problems, and vice versa. I read the flowchart and it helps but again, many people wait and wait and wait, when NVC is simply waiting for the fees and paperwork. I noticed this has caused many delays.

1. Can I e-mail the DS-3032 choice of agent after there is a case number or again wait for instructions by mail? Can this be done by email for all instructions to be sent to you?

2. Do you wait for the AOS bill to come in the mail or I can simply pay it online?

3. Once the AOS shows PAID online do I send the I-864 packet or again do I wait for instructions by mail? The same thing with the DS-230 fee and packet?

4. If you don't receive anything do you simply call them to find out what is happening?

I appreciate the feedback to my questions,

My wife and I are sending our I-130 packet next Monday and are getting a head start of what is to come:

Thanks

[J+A 3]

Hey Carlos. I am filing for my wife in Colombia also so I can help you out with my personal experience. This doesn't mean we will have the same exact results but it helps to have estimates in my opinion.

1. Can I e-mail the DS-3032 choice of agent after there is a case number or again wait for instructions by mail? Can this be done by email for all instructions to be sent to you?

After you call NVC and they give you your new case# BGT2012XXXXXX also ask for the Invoice Identification Number. This "IIN" will be used to log into the Department of State payment portal website to pay your fees here https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

The same day you receive your NVC case# your wife (beneficiary) should e-mail the template found here http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form to NVCInquiry@state.gov

She should receive an automated-generated e-mail indicating they have received it, this will take some days for it to clear until they check her e-mail message and tie it to the case in their system. When you log into the the DoS payment portal and see IV fee invoiced that means they have accepted her DS-3032 and u can pay the IV fee and send off the IV packet.

2. Do you wait for the AOS bill to come in the mail or I can simply pay it online?

After my case# was given the AOS bill (@ DoS payment portal website) was invoiced the following week (4 days later) then I paid it. It's best u login daily to see when it's invoiced. (You may see error messages that is normal).

If you wait for them to notify you it will prolong this process tremendously.

3. Once the AOS shows PAID online do I send the I-864 packet or again do I wait for instructions by mail? The same thing with the DS-230 fee and packet?

Yes, once the DoS payment portal shows PAID mail your packet. At this website you will be able to print the Cover Sheet that is mandatory to be the first page for your Affidavit of Support (AoS) packet.

4. If you don't receive anything do you simply call them to find out what is happening?

After you send your AoS packet you want to start calling NVC to find out if they accepted it, the same goes with the IV (Immigration application) packet, and then again to find out the interview date once your case is complete at NVC.

Currently, we are waiting for my wife's interview date, August 28 @ 8:30AM

You can check my profile Timeline and my Status Updates to see the flow of how I did things and contact me for any questions.

Wishing you and your wife a quick VisaJourney

Good luck!

[Darnell 8,478]

There's 'reading' then there's 'saying'. Some people interchange this two words improperly. Don't be 'that guy', ya?

DS-230 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

I-864 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3730.html

General NVC stuff - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

now - once you've read all pages in all of the links above, you'll be ready to understand LingChe:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut

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regardless, if you are using a cell phone to 'study' at VJ - stop it. Come back on a pc or laptop.

[rade2rising 205]

gud info darnell

[Carlos1986 6]

Hey Carlos. I am filing for my wife in Colombia also so I can help you out with my personal experience. This doesn't mean we will have the same exact results but it helps to have estimates in my opinion.

1. Can I e-mail the DS-3032 choice of agent after there is a case number or again wait for instructions by mail? Can this be done by email for all instructions to be sent to you?

After you call NVC and they give you your new case# BGT2012XXXXXX also ask for the Invoice Identification Number. This "IIN" will be used to log into the Department of State payment portal website to pay your fees here https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx

The same day you receive your NVC case# your wife (beneficiary) should e-mail the template found here http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form to NVCInquiry@state.gov

She should receive an automated-generated e-mail indicating they have received it, this will take some days for it to clear until they check her e-mail message and tie it to the case in their system. When you log into the the DoS payment portal and see IV fee invoiced that means they have accepted her DS-3032 and u can pay the IV fee and send off the IV packet.

2. Do you wait for the AOS bill to come in the mail or I can simply pay it online?

After my case# was given the AOS bill (@ DoS payment portal website) was invoiced the following week (4 days later) then I paid it. It's best u login daily to see when it's invoiced. (You may see error messages that is normal).

If you wait for them to notify you it will prolong this process tremendously.

3. Once the AOS shows PAID online do I send the I-864 packet or again do I wait for instructions by mail? The same thing with the DS-230 fee and packet?

Yes, once the DoS payment portal shows PAID mail your packet. At this website you will be able to print the Cover Sheet that is mandatory to be the first page for your Affidavit of Support (AoS) packet.

4. If you don't receive anything do you simply call them to find out what is happening?

After you send your AoS packet you want to start calling NVC to find out if they accepted it, the same goes with the IV (Immigration application) packet, and then again to find out the interview date once your case is complete at NVC.

Currently, we are waiting for my wife's interview date, August 28 @ 8:30AM

You can check my profile Timeline and my Status Updates to see the flow of how I did things and contact me for any questions.

Wishing you and your wife a quick VisaJourney

Good luck!

Hi Adri and Jason,

Your information clears up a lot for us. Its confusing with the different guides and links, just needed a clearer picture. I wish you two the best and her interview. Keep us updated on her interview experience, as my wife is nervous about it when the time comes. Thanks

[Carlos1986 6]

There's 'reading' then there's 'saying'. Some people interchange this two words improperly. Don't be 'that guy', ya?

DS-230 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

I-864 - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3730.html

General NVC stuff - http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

now - once you've read all pages in all of the links above, you'll be ready to understand LingChe:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut

--

regardless, if you are using a cell phone to 'study' at VJ - stop it. Come back on a pc or laptop.

I already read through the links, but still was confused with the different experience of everyone, didnt seem to match the normal mail instructions.Not receiving the packets, or instructions. etc: When in doubt call NVC about the documents to send, if no instructions have been sent, just make sure they are in order, that seems to be the best form.

Good information Darnell, Thanks

[Darnell 8,478]

the majority of people here that want speed at NVC read/study LingChe's Shortcuts.

Then they join a monthly NVC Thread and gang together.

Here's the July 2012 Thread - please to read post #1..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/375609-nvc-filers-july-2012/

No One Waits on Postal Mail Instructions.

[Carlos1986 6]

the majority of people here that want speed at NVC read/study LingChe's Shortcuts.

Then they join a monthly NVC Thread and gang together.

Here's the July 2012 Thread - please to read post #1..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/375609-nvc-filers-july-2012/

No One Waits on Postal Mail Instructions.

Thank You Darnell, . I'll use that one. I been reading Jame's and LinChe's Shortcuts as well.

[Mononoke28 134]

I highly recommend using the EZGuideSpouse for CR/IR visas since it tells you exactly how to make your payments online and how to print your coversheets for the DS-230 and I-864 packets.

If you need more info or advice on the US Embassy in Bogotá process, don't hesitate to ask in the Colombia Club thread located in the Mexico, Latin & South America forum.

Diana

[pat & angela 1]

Can anyone suggest any link about NVC stage for K1 visa?

[Mononoke28 134]

Can anyone suggest any link about NVC stage for K1 visa?

There isn't one (that I'm aware of) because all the NVC does is assign a case number and forward it to the US embassy, that's it. So the only process would be to call them to get your case number and then contact the embassy to see if they have received it.

Diana

[Darnell 8,478]

Can anyone suggest any link about NVC stage for K1 visa?

Sure !

read posts #1 and posts #7.

Dodi - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/264972-shortcuts-when-checking-for-updates-from-the-nvc-and-dos/