NVC Filers - May 2014

[JeffInMX 157]

I have been doing my research but I just want to get some opinions on the reality of my situation. My NoA2 is May 14^th. Of course, I am still waiting for NVC to receive my case. I called for the first time last night but they said it could be at least 5 weeks until they get anything (from what I have seen, it has been an average of about 3 weeks from looking at timelines, so I will call again next week.) Given my NoA2, is there any chance I might be able to get an interview in late August or in early September? The latest I can stay in Japan on this visa is October 29^th, and I really want to be able to go to my wife’s interview with her at the Tokyo embassy and both of us return to the US together before then. Is this a realistic scenario?

I really think you have a good chance at having an interview sometime in September. Looking at most people's timelines and also the spreadsheet, a lot of people have an interview scheduled around 4 months (more or less) from the date of their NOA2. I definitely think it's possible, but just keep up on all of your paperwork and have everything ready to be sent in once you have a case number assigned.

[Fabian&Rossy 120]

Hi I have a quick and urgent question...

At the end of the DS-260 last question on sign and submit it says to fill in passport number, who's passport number are they asking for?? Beneficiary or Petitioner? I am the petitioner filling in the DS-260.

And also, on the sign and submit page there a linked form for male 18-26 for selective service, my husband is 24, does he fill that and mail it when he comes here or from bring it with him when he comes here?????

It says...

This form should be printed on the reverse side in the vernacular of the country from which

the alien is leaving. Place the original in the alien's INS file. Give a copy to the alien.

on the bottom of the form

Beneficiary's passport; as he is the one submitting the application, even though you're helping him complete it.

If he is 24, he has to register with the Selective Service. I think he has to do it once he is in the US, but I am not sure.

Do we have to send a copy of the DS-260 along the IV Package?

Nope. Just the bar-coded cover sheet. Good luck!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Yes you need to include the IV cover sheet that is printed from the receipt page. I don't know what will happen with your documents if you didn't include it. You did include the DS-260 one and that has the case number on it so they should be able to match it up with your file. Praying that they are able to match it up for you.

CanGirl Is the DS-260 not electronically sent like the DS-261? If so why in heavens name do you have a cover or bar code for it? Just curious at this point.

[Lifehastomoveon 37]

AOS received by nvc: 30th april. Completed DS 260: 1st May. IV Packet received by NVC: 2nd May. Today I received a false checklist for AOS. My husband called yesterday they said it was a false checklist and packets are under review. So Does that mean that AOS was accepted and reviewing DS260 and IV packet? Here is the checklist

______CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________
When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this
letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar
code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the
address provided.
______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________
The National Visa Center received your DS-260 form. We are waiting for the traveling applicant’s
supporting civil documents to be submitted to the NVC. Your online Immigrant Visa Application will be
reviewed upon receipt of your supporting documentation

[FD&MDVL 58]

Finally received the long awaited "case complete" a while ago after holding for 47 min. Hope to get an interview soon. This entire process has broken my spirit in so many ways - thanks to the Great Am Who I Am for seeing us through.

Very efficient.. you mailed your IV docs and AOS without a paid cover sheet...?

I waited for my Cover sheets- and I also got a checklist on my AOS- although my AOS passed for the primary case-- my second case did not have copies of the supporting documents because I didnt make TWO COPIES of everything... I am still waiting on my IV docs to be reviewed also---

you did VERY VERY good..

Congrats

longtrip almost over...

[dirk_diggler 107]

no luck today for my CC

[MoBar65 520]

after reviewing it 100 times, having 3 of my sisters look it over, and looking at it again, losing some hair and gaining some weight, I finally emailed my AOS packet today.

Ooops! You forgot the final ingredient! Put it on the floor (with the hair you lost), jump over it 7 times, and have a one-eyed dog bless it.

Quick! Do it in absentia if you must.

PS. You'll bee soon receiving a bill from the VJ resident Witch Doctor... in 30 days.

[Lakehouse 293]

I got case number over phone so I will place it when I get the email. btw it's taking over 30 days to get case number she said 10-20 more days ugh so that will place it at 2 months about for case number this unreal

congratulations on your case number! Be sure to read Saylin's wiki, as the time frames they quote to you are often overstated and you can speed up the process by knowing what to do next

Finally received the long awaited "case complete" a while ago after holding for 47 min. Hope to get an interview soon. This entire process has broken my spirit in so many ways - thanks to the Great Am Who I Am for seeing us through.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

hi guys .. what is Bar code cover sheet ? can anybody explain it or send me the example sheet ?

guys .. what is the difference between iv package and AOS package ? what documents are being in both pacakges .. thank u for replying

As stated many times, we're always willing to help, but you MUST read Saylin's wiki found in the first page of this thread. The questions you are asking are ones you should have answers to by now if you've followed this thread or read the wiki.

[jimmy007oc 30]

My case was completed today as NVC received my package on April 29. #fckyeah

[Hope_14 38]

totally random thought..lol

does anyone find it annoying that the Choice of agent form is called ds-261 and Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application is called ds-260?

since we fill out choice of agent form first, maybe it should be named ds-260 and Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application been ds-261...maybe there's a reason it's that way and maybe not...lol

okay, i am done.

[Hope_14 38]

Good night lovely people and may tomorrow bring great, wonderful, and happy news to all

[joanderson 17]

I am living abroad in Mexico with my spouse as well! Where in Mexico are you living?

I'm living in Mazatlan, I've been here for just over 11 years now! and I love it but things evolve and its time to go back to open some opportunities for the kids.

Thank you very much but why wait until Friday I bet you get it tomorrow or Thursday, come on call

hehehe actually I wasn't even going to call until next week like on Tuesday, but once I saw you got your case number today I called right away, but nothing yet but you've got a great point why wait, I might as well take advantage of Magic Jack and make a free phone call everyday till I get my case number

[JeffInMX 157]

I'm living in Mazatlan, I've been here for just over 11 years now! and I love it but things evolve and its time to go back to open some opportunities for the kids.

Oh that's great. I've been living in Chihuahua for almost 4 years and I love it too but I need to work again! Many of the people here in Chihuahua go to Mazatlan for vacation and they seem to love it. Keep us updated with your progress.

[LifeOnHold 186]

My case was completed today as NVC received my package on April 29. #fckyeah

So wait, your IV package was received on 4/29 and today you got Case Complete?

If so, congrats!!!

[Fabian&Rossy 120]

I have been doing my research but I just want to get some opinions on the reality of my situation. My NoA2 is May 14^th. Of course, I am still waiting for NVC to receive my case. I called for the first time last night but they said it could be at least 5 weeks until they get anything (from what I have seen, it has been an average of about 3 weeks from looking at timelines, so I will call again next week.) Given my NoA2, is there any chance I might be able to get an interview in late August or in early September? The latest I can stay in Japan on this visa is October 29^th, and I really want to be able to go to my wife’s interview with her at the Tokyo embassy and both of us return to the US together before then. Is this a realistic scenario?

I think it's possible if you have all your "docs" in a row (get it? ), no checklists and your case moves smoothly through this process. You are roughly looking at NVC receiving your case file end of this week or next week. Then give it 4 weeks to get a case#, plus 1 or 2 days for your 261 and AOS invoice to be available afterwards. This puts you on the last week of June. Your IV invoice should be available about a week after your DS-261 was completed, so you are on the second week of July. From there, another 2 weeks to 20 days for review and case complete in the last days of July. This would put you in line for September interviews scheduling, or July if you are really lucky. Again, this is an ideal case scenario.

Good luck!