acto

Hello everyone, I'm sorry for this very late entry into this thread. Just want to let all of you know that VSC is on the move!

I-751 date: Sept. 12, 2014

NOA1 date: Sept. 15, 2014

Biometrics: Oct. 14, 2014

Card Production: March 9, 2015

Hope everyone gets their approval soon!!

My wife had her medical exam done back in September at the Health Care Center of Guangdong International Travel on Huali Road, Zhujiang New City, Guangzhou. Transportation and appointment scheduling were handled by the same company from her city. It was 60RMB one way. She got to the clinic around 9:30am and was out the door by 10:30am. Just your basic checkup: blood tests, height and weight measurements, blood pressure, color recognition, vision and hearing tests, X-ray, body temperature, stethoscope check.

They gave her four shots: Td, Varicella, MMR and Influenza (flu). She was told to come back in six weeks for another round of shots.

The total cost was 1195 RMB plus 120RMB for transportation.

They wanted to make sure that you're all right after the shots so she had to sit there for a few more minutes. She received one yellow booklet but an extra booklet was not available on request.

She picked up the sealed medical exam results envelope two days later at the transportation company.

Hope this is helpful.

not making travel reservations to the United States until you receive your visa.

Congratulations! Your visa has been approved. You can now proceed to the final steps of this process."

I would like to thank the following people for their assistance in getting my wife's visa approval.

Darnell

Ryan H

Saylin

Unlockingsky

And other forum members who gave their support along the way. Thank you all!!!

Case complete!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Take a look at this:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/327561-my-ep-experience/

I just started the electronic processing leg of the NVC process for the CR1.

Our DS 3032 that was already accepted. I paid the AoS bill and it posted.

Can I send the i-864 now or do they need to send an email asking for it?

I also have scanned copies of the required and supplemental AoS info and the i-864 and the Ds230.

According to the NVC faq I only need to submit a copy of 1 year tax return and/or w2. I plan to also add a letter of employment, 2 pay stubs and my 2010 returns + w2 and my 2009 Return only. There is nothing here that is really original besides the letter and paystub but these documents are not stated as required. So do I need to send them to China and/or just the original signed i-864EZ or nothing but PDFs for my wife to print?

She has all the original ID stuff for the IV application. I am just concerned about losing what I send in the mail.

You need to have the GZO######## number first. The GZO number tells you that your case has been changed from paper to electronic. Once you have the GZO number then you email the AOS/I-864 PDF.

Did you email them the OPTIN EP email letter? You got your AOS invoice email right?

For the AOS package, you need: AOS coversheet printed off from the payment portal, cover letter explaining what's in the package, I-864 or I-864EZ, tax transcripts, employment letter, paystubs.

I sent the tax transcripts of 2011, 2010 and 2009. Or you can send 2010 and 2009 transcripts along with 2011 tax return plus W2.

Everything is sent via email to NVCElectronic@state.gov if you're doing EP.

Hey - that was super duper fast. I am so happy for you and yours !

It's a plus when that 'special hidden queue for GZO scheduling' works as it's supposed to...

Thank you Darnell. The hardest part of this journey still awaits us.

Is that October date the date on the email? If so, that is the date of document intake, the interview will take place the following day.

Yes, that is the date on the email. I see, thank you for the clarification.

Will definitely say a prayer for you and your family! So sorry for your loss.

:dance::dance:

Thanks I like that, it's like they're dancing on top of the wall.

Our timelines are almost the same! Congratulations! I also received my appointment letter September 13th. Interview is October 31st in Cairo. Good luck to you

Thank you. Good luck to both of us!!

That was faassst! congrats. great things happening at NVC this week cause I got mine for Oct. 18.

Congratulations to all those who got an interview date. The rest of you will get yours soon I'm sure.

Wowwwwwwww congrats that was fast for you

Thanks, the EP pilot program is on a roll so to speak.

Congratulations unlockingsky!!! The journey is almost complete.

Wow that's so awesome you heard so quickly!!!! Congrats!!!!

Thanks, they sure did move quickly without any inquiry.

My case was completed on September 12 and I got my appointment letter via email last night. The date is set for Oct. 22.

Congrats acto!! Prayers for a speedy interview!!!

Thanks ullnvrkno, hope you get your AOS and IV invoices soon!

I called NVC to check on the status of my case last night. Right after the call I received an email that my IV package email was accepted. Then this morning I got the email that stated:

"Dear Sir/Madam:

All documentation necessary to complete the National Visa Center's processing of your case has been received. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview.

Regards,

NVC Document Review Team

National Visa Center

Serco Inc., Support Contractor"

I think the interview date is near.

Congratulations fting!!!

woo hoo !

Now here's my prediction for Cousin Acto ..

Thursday of next week, you'll have a case complete.

Monday of the following week, you'll have the emailed appointment letter.

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NB - I only predict GZO casefiles.

I hope that you're right Darnell. But I'll give them a few more days or even one more week to finish and email the appointment letter.

Just got an email this morning that they have received the AOS file and it will take 20 business days to review. It took them 5 business days to receive the email.

The IV file was sent out last night after the status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID.

for the payment portal, please use IE 8 on a winders pc.

I did use IE8 and it timed out. Today, the portal says it was REJECTED so I had to resubmit. I didn't get a Transaction ID yesterday for that timed out payment.

IN PROCESS is a good sign, la.

did you finally switch over to using IE8 on a winders pc, or not?

I mainly use Firefox and Chrome, and IE for certain occasions on my MS-DOS pc.

I received the IV invoice email today. The applicant's name under IV Application Processing Fees disappeared over the weekend so I was hoping to get the invoice today.

After entering the information and clicking the button to pay it timed out. I hope it goes through as it is saying IN PROCESS.

that stuff isn't in the casefile, it's in HIS hands.

Want to get it INTO the casefile? Submit it with the DS-230.

Why get it into the casefile, you ask? Why, so an IV Officer can review it prior to interview day.

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blech. need to chase that down. I sense you have a timing issue, somehow, or

NVC is really backlogged for finding emails.

have you re-read Ryan's topic about what he did during NVC Electronic Processing?

that is such great news ! See? Getting a Supervisor is useful ! Congratulations !

Thanks again Darnell, you're a savior!

I finally got a response email from them, not what I wanted to see.

Dear Sir/Madam:

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the

immigrant visa petition: GUZ# filed by xxx on behalf

of xxx.

We received electronic documentation for this case. As this case is not

currently enrolled in the NVC's Optional Electronic Processing Program

we are unable to process the submitted documents.

Please be advised, however, that this case is eligible to process in the

NVC's Optional Electronic Processing Program. For further information

and for instructions on how to enroll please visit the following

website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_5163.html .

If the petitioner and principal applicant decide not to participate in

the NVC's Optional Electronic Processing Program, please resubmit the

documents to NVCInquiry@state.gov or to the address below.

National Visa Center

Attn: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

IMPORTANT:

Do not let more than one year pass without contacting the NVC concerning

this visa petition. If a period of one year passes from the last date of

contact (by telephone, mail, or e-mail) with the NVC, all submitted fees

and documents expire. If this occurs, the fees must be paid again and

documents must be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration

process.

Case Number: GUZ#

Petitioner's Name: xxx

Principal Applicant's Name: xxx

Preference Category: CR1

Your Priority Date: xxx

Foreign State Chargeability: CHINA - MAINLAND

U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, VISA SCN.

5TH FL. TIAN YU GARDEN (II PHASE)

136-142 LIN HE ZONG ROAD

TIAN HE DISTRICT, GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Kira

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc, Support Contractor

I spoke to a supervisor and the supervisor will look into it and call me back. This after trying to OPTIN electronically 8 days ago.

All right! The supervisor called me back half an hour later. Now I have my GZO number and DS-3032 was accepted, whew!!!

I finally got a response email from them, not what I wanted to see.

Dear Sir/Madam:

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the

immigrant visa petition: GUZ# filed by xxx on behalf

of xxx.

We received electronic documentation for this case. As this case is not

currently enrolled in the NVC's Optional Electronic Processing Program

we are unable to process the submitted documents.

Please be advised, however, that this case is eligible to process in the

NVC's Optional Electronic Processing Program. For further information

and for instructions on how to enroll please visit the following

website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_5163.html .

If the petitioner and principal applicant decide not to participate in

the NVC's Optional Electronic Processing Program, please resubmit the

documents to NVCInquiry@state.gov or to the address below.

National Visa Center

Attn: CMR

31 Rochester Ave. Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914

IMPORTANT:

Do not let more than one year pass without contacting the NVC concerning

this visa petition. If a period of one year passes from the last date of

contact (by telephone, mail, or e-mail) with the NVC, all submitted fees

and documents expire. If this occurs, the fees must be paid again and

documents must be resubmitted in order to continue the immigration

process.

Case Number: GUZ#

Petitioner's Name: xxx

Principal Applicant's Name: xxx

Preference Category: CR1

Your Priority Date: xxx

Foreign State Chargeability: CHINA - MAINLAND

U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, VISA SCN.

5TH FL. TIAN YU GARDEN (II PHASE)

136-142 LIN HE ZONG ROAD

TIAN HE DISTRICT, GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Kira

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc, Support Contractor

I spoke to a supervisor and the supervisor will look into it and call me back. This after trying to OPTIN electronically 8 days ago.

She must've been the same operator I got around 9:30 this morning. She wouldn't let me speak to a supervisor.

As suggested by Darnell, I tried to get a supervisor to look for my email, but to no avail.

So I fired off an email with "SUPERVISORY REVIEW with my case number" subject line.

Let's see if I get a response.

It took 6 calendar days in my case for the switch from paper to electronic to take place, so what you are experiencing is not unusual. In your case, the switch should occur sometime between now and the end of the week.

Thanks Ryan. I hope you're right.