Confused about the DS-3032 form email and OPTIN email

[Chelsea_dd 0]

Hello everyone ...

I am a USC and petitioning for my parent. I just received the approval letter from the USCIS dated on 8/29. I called NVC today and was told to call back on 9/20. I understand that I need to get my case number before I can take the next step.

However I get a little bit confused about the DS-3032 form email and the OPTIN email.

Should I send the two emails separately or just the OPTIN email with an attachment of DS-3032 form?

Ryan H mentioned about the latter and the email address is NVCElectronic@state.gov.

But the email address to send the DS-3032 (in the email template version) is NVCINQUIRY@state.go.

I am wondering why the addresses are different.Can anyone please explain to me?

If I choose to use the template for DS-3032,which email should I send first, the DS-3032 OR OPTIN?

Thank you very much !!!

[Mike and Lily 13]

Hello everyone ...

I am a USC and petitioning for my parent. I just received the approval letter from the USCIS dated on 8/29. I called NVC today and was told to call back on 9/20. I understand that I need to get my case number before I can take the next step.

However I get a little bit confused about the DS-3032 form email and the OPTIN email.

Should I send the two emails separately or just the OPTIN email with an attachment of DS-3032 form?

Ryan H mentioned about the latter and the email address is NVCElectronic@state.gov.

But the email address to send the DS-3032 (in the email template version) is NVCINQUIRY@state.go.

I am wondering why the addresses are different.Can anyone please explain to me?

If I choose to use the template for DS-3032,which email should I send first, the DS-3032 OR OPTIN?

Thank you very much !!!

You should send the emails separately for each parent with the DS-3032 as an attachment to NVCElectronic@state.gov. Don't send it until you receive the AOS fee bill. Here is the Electronic processing overview.

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

Good Luck

[ChrisB0707 4]

For my wife's parents we sent them separately from the same email address that we created for both of them. We didn't attach anything just used the template. Make sure to put each name is the subject line with birthday and case number.

[Chelsea_dd 0]

For my wife's parents we sent them separately from the same email address that we created for both of them. We didn't attach anything just used the template. Make sure to put each name is the subject line with birthday and case number.

Maybe I ask which email address you used to send the template version?

You didn't use electronic application right? My guess is you don't need to send the OPTIN email if you don't use the electronic application.

Thanks again !

[Chelsea_dd 0]

You should send the emails separately for each parent with the DS-3032 as an attachment to NVCElectronic@state.gov. Don't send it until you receive the AOS fee bill. Here is the Electronic processing overview.

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

Good Luck

Thank you very much Mike and Lily !

The link you send to me says :

For China/GUZ applicants: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPTIN PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE DS-3032 EMAIL FROM NVC. DOING SO WILL CAUSE A SEVERE DELAY.

Originally I thought I could send the OPTIN email (DS-3032 in the attachment) as soon as I get the case number on the phone.

After my reading, I realized that I need to get an email from NVC first. But I don't NVC has my email address... My guess is I have to tell the agent my email address on the phone.

Is that right?

Thanks again !

[Mike and Lily 13]

Thank you very much Mike and Lily !

The link you send to me says :

For China/GUZ applicants: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPTIN PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE DS-3032 EMAIL FROM NVC. DOING SO WILL CAUSE A SEVERE DELAY.

Originally I thought I could send the OPTIN email (DS-3032 in the attachment) as soon as I get the case number on the phone.

After my reading, I realized that I need to get an email from NVC first. But I don't NVC has my email address... My guess is I have to tell the agent my email address on the phone.

Is that right?

Thanks again !

The petitioner gets the AOS fee bill in his/her e-mail. The beneficiary then sends the OPTIN e-mail from his/her email with the completed DS-3032 as an attachment. (use the DS-3032 in the link I sent you, NOT the one they send) DS-3032 supplies the name and e-mail of the agent. Please read the instructions in that link I sent you very carefully.

Good Luck

[Chelsea_dd 0]

The petitioner gets the AOS fee bill in his/her e-mail. The beneficiary then sends the OPTIN e-mail from his/her email with the completed DS-3032 as an attachment. (use the DS-3032 in the link I sent you, NOT the one they send) DS-3032 supplies the name and e-mail of the agent. Please read the instructions in that link I sent you very carefully.

Good Luck

I am sorry if my question sounds stupid

I don't think NVC has my email address though. How can I expect them to send me the AOS bill then ?

Thank you again!

[Mike and Lily 13]

I am sorry if my question sounds stupid

I don't think NVC has my email address though. How can I expect them to send me the AOS bill then ?

Thank you again!

Did you fill out form G-1145 when you sent the application in?

If not, call NVC and find out if they have received your case yet. Once they receive your case, you can probably add your e-mail address to the file. If your case is anything like mine, it might be a while.

[Chelsea_dd 0]

Did you fill out form G-1145 when you sent the application in?

If not, call NVC and find out if they have received your case yet. Once they receive your case, you can probably add your e-mail address to the file. If your case is anything like mine, it might be a while.

Thank you so much for the quick reply and your advice. I don't remember if I filled in form G-1145. So I will call the NVC anyway to ask them, if they received my application. The parent I am applying for is also from China . Does this mean our two cases are similar and both will take a while?

Thank you again.

[Mike and Lily 13]

Thank you so much for the quick reply and your advice. I don't remember if I filled in form G-1145. So I will call the NVC anyway to ask them, if they received my application. The parent I am applying for is also from China . Does this mean our two cases are similar and both will take a while?

Thank you again.

I applied for both parents. That could have something to do with it. I wouldn't presume that your timeline would be similar to ours based on our experience. Timelines can vary for no apparent reason.

[Chelsea_dd 0]

I only applied for one parent, but I don't think it will be any faster.

I also posted a question regarding the scanning / PDF file saving for the electronic application.

It would be great if you could offer some insight

Thanks a million ...

[Mike and Lily 13]

We have Adobe Acrobat Professional so we don't use other methods of file production and conversion. Sorry, can't help with that one.