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    IV online payment

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    I just got yet another email.. same email... I'm not sure what is going on but it is weird. I keep opening them to see if one page says something different but nope its all the same. Last fee I paid updated the next morning to "Paid" but the IV status did not update yet. Maybe tomorrow... if not i guess it wil be tuesday since monday is a holiday :crying:

    NVC Received File On Aug 1st Not NVC# yet

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    I was on the phone with them as I was typing this... The operator was able to do something to fix this.. Im not sure what though. She said ok go try again... went there and BAM I was able to pay!

    I have a new questions now.... So I paid the fee and right away I had the option to print the barcoded sheet. I printed it and it looks the same as the AOS barcode sheet except the verbage on it says "The enxt step in the immigration process is for each applicant to submit an Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration with supporting civil documents".

    When I did the AOS fee I had to wait a few days before I could print the barcoded sheet. Since it is there and looks correct can I just send out my packet? Or is it necessary to wait for it to update as paid?

    NVC Received File On Aug 1st Not NVC# yet

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Ok so I just got an email from NVC with 3 pages of attachments. But I still cannot pay the fee???? GRRRRR

    1st page says

    Dear Sir/Madam:

    You have been registered as agent for the immigrant visa petition of XXXXXXXX. The Immigrant

    Visa Processing Fee for each applicant indicated on the enclosed fee bill invoice(s) must be paid before petition

    processing can continue. An invoice for each eligible applicant is enclosed.

    Payment Instructions:

    1. Do not send fee payments to the National Visa Center's Portsmouth, New Hampshire facility. This

    will delay processing of the visa petition.

    2. Go to www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov and follow the instructions displayed.

    Important Notes:

    1. If you did not receive a fee bill for any applicant who should be listed on this case, do not send a fee

    payment for the applicant. Instead, contact the NVC.

    2. If a period of one year passes without communication to the NVC, all documents and fees expire and

    must be resubmitted to resume the immigration process.

    3. If the applicant intends to adjust status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),

    please contact the NVC before taking further action or making any payments.

    4. Children who pass 21 years of age after the petition was originally approved by the USCIS become

    ineligible to accompany or join the applicant(s) immigrating to the United States under the original

    petition. In some situations, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) may allow children to remain

    eligible beyond 21 years of age. If you believe that the CSPA applies to this case, please send a

    detailed explanation to the NVC. We will forward it to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for a decision.

    Sincerely,

    Director

    National Visa Center

    2nd page says

    Visa Information

    If you have specific questions about a case, please contact the NVC. The preferred method of

    communication is e-mail.

    E-mail The NVC's e-mail address is nvcinquiry@state.gov.

    In order to ensure a prompt response:

    - Enter your case number in the Subject Line of the e-mail.

    - Include the applicant's name and date of birth, and the petitioner's name and date of

    birth in the body of the e-mail.

    - If the petition is employment-based, include the company/organization name.

    - Ask about only one case per e-mail.

    24 Hour An automated recorded message system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to

    Information answer case status inquiries (603-334-0700).

    Customer Customer Service Representatives are available to respond to inquiries Monday through

    Service Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

    (603-334-0700).

    Postal Mail National Visa Center

    Attn: WC

    31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 200

    Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

    When contacting the National Visa Center about an immigrant visa case, always include the following

    information:

    Name of Principal Applicant

    Principal Applicant's Date of Birth

    Name of Petitioner

    Petitioner's Date of Birth

    Case Number

    Please Note: If a period of one year passes without communication to the NVC, all submitted fees and

    documents expire and must be resubmitted to resume the immigration process.

    __

    __

    __

    3rd page says:

    U.S. Department of State

    National Visa Center

    Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee Bill Invoice

    _____________________________________________________________________

    NVC Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

    IV Invoice for:XXXXXXXXXXX

    Beneficiary I.D.: XXXXXXXX

    Invoice Date: August 26, 2011

    Amount Due: $404.00

    Invoice I.D. Number: XXXXXXXX

    __________________________________________________________

    DO NOT SEND FEE PAYMENTS TO THE NVC NEW HAMPSHIRE FACILITY.

    THIS WILL DELAY PROCESSING OF THE VISA.

    Payment Instructions:

    1. Fee payments to the National Visa Center (NVC) are made through the Consular Electronic Application

    Center's Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center. Go to www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov and click the "Fee

    Collection" link, then the "Online Payment" link.

    2. The online payment process requires that you have available:

    - The checking account number of the account used for payment

    - The routing number of the bank where the account is maintained

    (For those unfamiliar with check numbering, the Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center displays

    instructions for how to locate the account and routing numbers on your checks.)

    3. After gathering your account number and bank routing number, log into the Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment

    Center. You will need the NVC case number and the Invoice Identification Number printed above.

    4. After you have logged in, step-by-step instructions will be displayed to guide you through the payment

    process.

    5. Retain a copy of this invoice for your records.

    Payers who are unable to use the online payment method must follow alternative payment instructions. Go to

    www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov and click the "Fee Collection" link, then the "Alternative Payment Method"

    link, and then follow the instructions displayed. When paying by cashier's check or money order, you must

    enclose this original invoice with the payment.

    Please Note: Processing fees are non-refundable.

    I received my NVC case number on 8/25/11. I have been trying to sign on to check for the AOS fee bill and continue to receive the SIF message. My wife emailed the DS-3032 agent form via email, but they said they were unable to add an agent at this time. The operator today told me that we would receive an email with instructions in 2-4 weeks. How come some of you were able to email the agent form and it was accepted?

    Man NVC is pissing me off!! :bonk: This is what I wanna do to them.

    Resend the email.. you probably sent it prematurely and they did not have your case fully entered. So when they opened the email they could not complete the request because it wasn't to that stage yet. I would resend it today!

    IV processing fee

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hey! Go check your email soon! I just received an email stating I am officially the agent he has chosen and to pay the IV bill. I just tried to log in but the box is still gray. Im suyre later today we should be able to pay them.

    For my AOS fee as soon as I received the email I logged in and it was able to be paid... strange that it is not the same with the IV fee.. but I'll keep trying!

    IV processing fee

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Agreed... I have confirmed that my DS-3032 was accepted back on 8/25/2011 and I am listed as the agent. Basically they are still invoicing the IV fees so they should show up anytime now. I called yesterday and they told me today at the latest as all process are completed and just waiting for the computer to finish generating the bill. ???

    Now we place our lives in the hands of government computers :help:

    Embassy will allow USC at interview

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    I emailed the Embassy in Tbilisi Georgia to clarify some information about our upcoming interview. I had seen mixed answers on whether I would be permitted to attend the interview with my hubby. Today I received a response saying that I am welcome to join him for the entire interview! Just be sure to bring my full passport to ensure admittance! What a relief! I was so hoping I would not have to send him alone!

    Also the email stated that a few days before our actual interview my hubby will be asked to come to the embassy with all documents to be sure everything will go smoothly on interview date! They said upon approval our visa will be ready in 2 days! :dance:

    IV PACKET DOCUMENTS - CERTIFIED COPIES

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    I am super paranoid about sending anythign original to the NVC with our IV packet. My question is...

    Our marriage certificate is in a foreign language, however we did have it certified, translated, notarized, and appostilled. How can we get a certified copy in the USA that the NVC will accept. Will they accept just a copy of the marriage certificate (Including translation appostille ets)with each page notarized as being a "True and accurate copy of the original"? Or is this something that needs to be done at the courthouse. I know for county marriage license copies here we must go to courthouse but foreign certificate I think they will not be able to do anything with at courthouse???

    Any insight will be great!

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