NVC Stage Forms Related Question

[dhman06 4]

Had my wife's NOA2 approved on Monday and waiting to hear back from NVC so I can pay the appropriate visa fees. From what I know once I pay the respective fees to NVC, I have to fill out DS-230 and I-864 forms, but this guide on Visajourney got me confused a bit --- http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

It says I need to fill out OF-169, OF-230 along with I-864 at the NVC stage. Can someone clarify whether I need to fill out all four of these forms (OF-169, OF-230, DS-230, & I-864) or I just need to fill out (DS-230 and I-864)?

Also, for OF-169, OF-230, DS-230 which are to be completed by the beneficiary, can I submit scanned copy of the forms if my wife scans and sends them to me? Or they have to be in "live" ink?

Also for IV Packet, should I be submitting the original documents or copies of the original documents?

Thanks.

Edited June 9, 2016 by dhman06

[arken 4,197]

While you will the direction from NVC later on, you can also look at the following to know about the process.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved/contact.html

[MrsBurgz 104]

Here is a helpful guide http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Also if you have questions here is a helpful forum:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/597784-nvc-filers-june-2016/

Edited June 9, 2016 by MrsBurgz

[happiestoflives 4]

Had my wife's NOA2 approved on Monday and waiting to hear back from NVC so I can pay the appropriate visa fees. From what I know once I pay the respective fees to NVC, I have to fill out DS-230 and I-864 forms, but this guide on Visajourney got me confused a bit --- http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

It says I need to fill out OF-169, OF-230 along with I-864 at the NVC stage. Can someone clarify whether I need to fill out all four of these forms (OF-169, OF-230, DS-230, & I-864) or I just need to fill out (DS-230 and I-864)?

Also, for OF-169, OF-230, DS-230 which are to be completed by the beneficiary, can I submit scanned copy of the forms if my wife scans and sends them to me? Or they have to be in "live" ink?

Also for IV Packet, should I be submitting the original documents or copies of the original documents?

Thanks.

The DS-230 is the old form, it's been replaced by DS-260 (online form). Just a heads up

[dhman06 4]

Thanks guys for all the good info. Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from NVC once uscis forward the case to them?

[Thegirl 224]

You have to call them to find out if they received your case then call again to ask for your case number and invoice ID.

[hellraiser 42]

Unless specifically and clearly asked never send any original document to NVC. A photocopy, most of the time attested by the foreign ministry is more than enough but is not required or adds any value.

[hellraiser 42]

Fill out DS-260 ASAP, try to pay for AOS and IV right one after another and then send the packages around the same day.