Help with DS-261

[DonneKD 0]

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

Filed I-130 in April 2018, approved and now case is in NVC stage. I would like to be the agent instead of my family member whom I'm sponsoring. I have already paid AOS & IV fee. I am NOT seeing and option to choose Agent. How do I go about filing DS-261 in CEAC? Or what is the process to change Agent? Been trying to reach agent at NVC by calling (603) 334-0700, no luck call just disconnects. After google search, I think I have come to right place for help. Please help!

 

THANK YOU!

[Junior11 14]

9 hours ago, DonneKD said:

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

Filed I-130 in April 2018, approved and now case is in NVC stage. I would like to be the agent instead of my family member whom I'm sponsoring. I have already paid AOS & IV fee. I am NOT seeing and option to choose Agent. How do I go about filing DS-261 in CEAC? Or what is the process to change Agent? Been trying to reach agent at NVC by calling (603) 334-0700, no luck call just disconnects. After google search, I think I have come to right place for help. Please help!

 

THANK YOU!

I wasn’t requested to choose an agent at CEAC. I’ve paid, filled, submitted forms, and got case complete. Continue with the process. 

(I’m the petitioner and the applicant is my mom)

[DonneKD 0]

Mails are not very reliable where my father stays. Would be best if I could be agent. Any suggestions on how to change agent?

[Lil bear 4,245]

You will have to call NVC.  Try first thing in the morning 

[willcrack 42]

On 3/25/2019 at 8:54 PM, DonneKD said:

Thanks in advance for your time.

 

Filed I-130 in April 2018, approved and now case is in NVC stage. I would like to be the agent instead of my family member whom I'm sponsoring. I have already paid AOS & IV fee. I am NOT seeing and option to choose Agent. How do I go about filing DS-261 in CEAC? Or what is the process to change Agent? Been trying to reach agent at NVC by calling (603) 334-0700, no luck call just disconnects. After google search, I think I have come to right place for help. Please help!

 

THANK YOU!

DS-261 and the whole agent thing is done away with and not required now if you are submitting your docs on CEAC. So just move ahead with what you see on CEAC. Also, the whole process is pretty much without any postal mail (from you or the NVC/Dept. of State) - so that is a non-issue.

Edited March 28, 2019 by willcrack

[DonneKD 0]

NVC finally replied to my inquiry. As others stated above DS-261 is no longer required.

 

"We are now collecting and reviewing documents electronically through the Department of State's Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) at https://ceac.state.gov/iv. The previous Agent of Choice Form DS-261 is no longer required.

You will need to log onto CEAC to choose who you want to receive notifications about your case by updating the email address."