NVC Process

[Vinishamahesh 6]

Hi everyone....

1) Now that we have completed the D260 online and submitted, we have to send the supporting civil documents. Can my husband (benificiary) send it directly to NVC from INDIA or he has to send it to me (Petitioner) and then I should send it to the NVC?

2) Should we pay the AOS fees of $88 now or do we have to wait for the NVC to inform us when should we pay? do we have to fill the AOS form online or we have to download the I-864, fill it, print it, sign and then send it to the NVC?

One more thing, how long does it take the NVC to approve and accept the D260? because as we submitted it was showing that it will take 30 working days. really? and how long does the AOS take to be accepted by the NVC.

KIndly give you expert opinions on this one, everybody has been a great help in this very long journey, I hope everyone filing for the Visa to US is admiring the help of all you guys in the same way...

[NikLR 13,234]

You should have paid the AOS invoice and sent those docs as soon as it came available. You waste your own time if you wait for the NVC to tell you what to do. It takes them up to 30 business days to review each part. They see over 50 thousand spousal petitions a year, it takes a bit to get through everything.

Check out the NVC wiki please.

Btw aos is printed and mailed. Immigrant visa documents are also mailed. Make sure they are originals.

[Ryan H 3,894]

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures. Duplicate threads merged.***

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Answers:

1. He can send them directly to the NVC
2. Pay the fee when you are ready to do so and it's available to be paid via the payment portal. Don't wait for the NVC to inform you because you will be needlessly waiting for a long time for something that will never come. The I-864 is not an online form, it will need to be printed and mailed.

Edited April 12, 2014 by Ryan H

[bkghosh 121]

Hi everyone....

1) Now that we have completed the D260 online and submitted, we have to send the supporting civil documents. Can my husband (benificiary) send it directly to NVC from INDIA or he has to send it to me (Petitioner) and then I should send it to the NVC?

2) Should we pay the AOS fees of $88 now or do we have to wait for the NVC to inform us when should we pay? do we have to fill the AOS form online or we have to download the I-864, fill it, print it, sign and then send it to the NVC?

One more thing, how long does it take the NVC to approve and accept the D260? because as we submitted it was showing that it will take 30 working days. really? and how long does the AOS take to be accepted by the NVC.

First of all make sure you read the NVC Process here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/486029-nvc-guides-faqs/

Most of your questions are already answered there. Now let me answer your questions individually (although others have already responded to all of them):

1. You can send the civil documents from India directly to NVC. Use a reliable shipper (like DHL) so you can track it. Make sure the Bar Coded sheet is at the top of this package. DHL will take about 2 days to reach.

2. Do not wait for emails from NVC. Go to the CEAC website (Payment Portal) and pay the AOS fee of $88. Also, after your DS261 (you said you completed DS260, that is probably incorrect) is processed (about 2 weeks) you will be able to pay the IV fee.

The I-864 is a fillable pdf form. You can fill it on the computer, print it, sign it (black ink). They want your original signature on it. Do not forget to attach - Tax Transcripts, employment letter, pay stubs etc, and also the bar coded sheet on the top.

Finally, come join us in the NVC Filers - April 2014 thread where others like you (whose files are at NVC) are discussing very similar topics.

Edited April 12, 2014 by bkghosh

[Vinishamahesh 6]

First of all make sure you read the NVC Process here:http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/486029-nvc-guides-faqs/

Most of your questions are already answered there. Now let me answer your questions individually (although others have already responded to all of them):

1. You can send the civil documents from India directly to NVC. Use a reliable shipper (like DHL) so you can track it. Make sure the Bar Coded sheet is at the top of this package. DHL will take about 2 days to reach.

2. Do not wait for emails from NVC. Go to the CEAC website (Payment Portal) and pay the AOS fee of $88. Also, after your DS261 (you said you completed DS260, that is probably incorrect) is processed (about 2 weeks) you will be able to pay the IV fee.

The I-864 is a fillable pdf form. You can fill it on the computer, print it, sign it (black ink). They want your original signature on it. Do not forget to attach - Tax Transcripts, employment letter, pay stubs etc, and also the bar coded sheet on the top.

Finally, come join us in the NVC Filers - April 2014 thread where others like you (whose files are at NVC) are discussing very similar topics.

Thank you so much for your very useful guidance. I will definetly join the thread, I was wondering why my questions were not being displayed like before?. But now I know.