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BASA   8

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Dear All

Hope all is well with all of them

My queries so that we can prepare

I am Beneficiary [ India ] and my wife is USC

AS I HAVE SEEN SCREEN SHOTS OF SAYLIN PHOTOBUCKET

My first question

after receiving case number and invoice id number by email

whats the next step

May i Have the link for this to know more

second question

which form we have to fill online first is it DS260 OR DS261

OR ???

DS261

Who is gonna the agent in this form

as i am not understanding this part

second

what does this mean beneficiary id [ which id have to write CASE NUMBER FROM NVC OR USCIS MSC NUMBER

IN THIS FORM ITS MENTION SIGN AND SUBMIT

SO SLIGHTLY CONFUSE PLEASE HELP ME OUT

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quitepainful   56

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1. this has ALL the information you need, also look in saylin's flow chart for the NVC... very helpful.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472916-nvc-filers-january-2014/

2. you fill out DS 261 first online


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BASA   8

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1. this has ALL the information you need, also look in saylin's flow chart for the NVC... very helpful.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472916-nvc-filers-january-2014/

2. you fill out DS 261 first online

May i Have the link of AFTER CASE NUMBER AND INVOICE ID

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BASA   8

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i sent you the link that has all the info you need along with links and what not... readddddddd....

My another question

in form ds261 screen shot 2 of saylin

http://s128.photobucket.com/user/smurf47/media/Immigration/DS-261%20screenshots/2.jpg.html?sort=6&o=1

its mentioned beneficiary id

from where we have to get the beneficiary id

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BASA   8

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My another question

in form ds261 screen shot 2 of saylin

http://s128.photobucket.com/user/smurf47/media/Immigration/DS-261%20screenshots/2.jpg.html?sort=6&o=1

its mentioned beneficiary id

from where we have to get the beneficiary id

in first screen shot who will be the agent please advise

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,220

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The USC should be the agent. You no longer need a beneficiary ID for these forms.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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NikLR   13,220

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No. It's not that difficult. There is nothing really to prepare for. If you want to prepare for the DS-260 that's fine, fill out a DS-230 to practice and look at the screen shots but the DS-261 will be very straightforward.

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JbTin   51

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Ds261 is exactly what u see in saylin's screenshots MINUS the beneficiary id. Meaning, they dont ask for that part anymore. It's very easy to fill out.

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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This is so frustrating, I have seen people who got their case number after me has already filled out DS-261 and I can't even log in sad.png

whose details must be there in DS261

Beneficiary or petitioner

small question if we log in with case number and invoice id and principle applicant can we log out also without filling

just to see whats written there

can we pay AOS now or have to wait for any papers from NVC

please advise

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NikLR   13,220

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The beneficiary should pick the USC to be the agent.

You can pay the AOS when it's available. You have your own thread related to this.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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The beneficiary should pick the USC to be the agent.

You can pay the AOS when it's available. You have your own thread related to this.

whose details must be there in DS261

Beneficiary or petitioner

small question if we log in with case number and invoice id and principle applicant can we log out also without filling

just to see whats written there

can we pay AOS now or have to wait for any papers from NVC

please advise

These two posts have been moved to this thread from an unrelated one.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,220

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These two posts have been moved to this thread from an unrelated one.

thank you.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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