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Here's one: ask if the AOS and IV packages are in different departments and if it's common for one department to move much faster than the other. :-D

CAn you ask about sending IV documents with the AOS cover sheet?

Ok I just spoke with them. She said they are quite back logged and are not working OT or Saturdays. Which is quite contradictory to what some people said here.

In regards to aos and IV, she also said we could use aos barcode for sending IV docs. I know many people are getting similar answer but I personally do not know how much of this is truth? If this was the case then why would they even wait and review ds261 to bill us IV? I am tempted but scared to take this step. :(

I think it still goes by original one because mine became available yesterday although accidently updating.

I am glad it worked out for you!!

When did your IV become available to be paid?

On hold with nvc for giggles. Does anyone want me to ask any questions on your behalf?

Can someone please get a supervisor to confirm that we can use the AOS barcode for IV docs? What is the reason they are giving for letting us do that when most of the operators state that they are taking their sweet time to invoice the IV so they can control their flows..Aren't these two statements contradicting each other?

Can someone please get a supervisor to confirm?

I do not believe we can get this in writing from a supervisor.

Exactly. If if had been AOS ppl would have sent it without thinking twice. But it's the original documents we are talking about. It's just sad that Nvc is taking a month to invoice now which was previously taking 1-2 weeks. This is just a waste of whole month.

Something doesn't quite fit with me either about this. I wonder if the bar code is what they use to scan in the document, thereby creating that line item on the screen the agents look at. Would it then look like the AOS was scanned in twice? If it is two departments, are we really going to trust the officers to put original documents in the right place? They don't even read their own instructions!

The idea of sending in those original (sometimes difficult to duplicate) documents with the incorrect bar code makes me all sorts of nervous and I wouldn't take that risk!

But, considering someone else has done that, we can all only wait and see what happens!!

I second both of you. It is extremely tempting when you know you have to wait for good 30 days and this only used to take 2-3 days at the most.

On the other hand, they are losing documents/giving checklists even if we are following right steps. We are talking about originals docs here!! Not sure if it is worth the risk

My tax return and tax transcripts but my W-2 has decimals on it for my gross income. I sent a copy of the W-2 with the copy of the return. Will NVC have a problem with this? They better not, as the IRS sure as heck didn't.

I have the same exact situation as you. They better not issue checklist for that. My W2 has $YY,YYY.50 and tax return rounded it down to $YY,YYY.00. I had called NVC and they told me as far as your total income on 1040 matches what you show for 2013 income on i864, you should be fine. But again, I know for the fact people have been check-listed before.

Wish had my transcripts by the time I sent AOS to avoid any confusion. But unfortunately IRS didn't process my return for 2 months.

stupid question...

can someone check their case status on the website and tell me if the fonts under "role" for AOS and for "status" under IV are same or different?

Also - looking at your signature they are asking for original marriage certificate? What does that mean? Did you only send photocopy?

i'm applying for your spouse (F2A),this is the reason?

I believe you meant you are applying for your spouse

Yes, F2A is different category altogether. They have fixed quota for every other category other than IR1/CR1.

I called to NVC and the operator said me ds -261 and AOS fees not available because my PD is not current: but i don't understand because some members Vj , had ds-261 fill and your PD is not current now, someone can explain what happened in my case?

I called to NVC and the operator said me ds -261 and AOS fees not available because my PD is not current:crying: but i don't understand because some members Vj , had ds-261 fill and your PD is not current now, someone can explain what happened in my case?

You are not applying for CR1 visa?

Are you a USC applying for your spouse? If so, you shouldn't have to worry about priority date but if you are F2A then you have to wait, I believe.

Re: sending in IV package before the IV bill is invoiced

In my personal opinion, I wouldn't suggest it. First off, you'd be using the wrong cover sheet. Yes, it can be directed to the right department, but that's an extra step for NVC, and with any extra steps, things can get lost. Second, if NVC gets to your package before the IV bill is invoiced or paid, then it can cause delays. And since your original/certified copies of civil documents are inside, there may be a chance they can get lost, which can be an even longer delay for some folks if you had just waited in the first place for the IV bill to be invoiced and paid.

But, I'm not a lawyer, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

I couldn't agree more. This is quite a gamble specially when we have to include all of the originals with this packet. If they lose it, it is a huge issue and more delays.

Yes, I completed on May 8 and Incompleted on May 20, I did resubmit on that day. But called them to ask what date it is. They said on their system, my DS-261 has been submitted on May 8

I am sure you will be fine. It's coming your way soon!!

Thanks for the good wishes, everyone.

I was trolling other VJ forums this morning, and I found out that Australians have been having the same problem I had (more than one PCC required for Australia - which is NOT true) for over two years. It appears they have never corrected their reviewer instructions. This is very depressing!

Medical appointment booked for next week - even though we don't have our interview yet....

Sukie

Congrats Sukie!

I hope so, cant wait....

I am certain you will get it before the end of the week for sure! You had the same issue as me, your ds261 went from incomplete to complete?

You're so lucky, I am the one who submitted the DS-261 on May 8 but IV Fee still not invoiced. Called yesterday, they said wait for 30 BUSINESS Days

You should get the bill either tonight or tomorrow! Almost there

No I do not have a lawyer. I went to one that filled out my I-130 form but once it was sent to NVC I been on my own.

I see May be that's the reason why you received an early email for IV? Who knows? In any case, that's a great news. Congrats!

For me I paid AOS 5/17 it got cleared on 5/20. I just got an email today to pay IV FEE. So it has been 13 business days.

Do you have a lawyer? Lots of people between May 8 and may 17 haven't got IV fee invoiced yet.

I am in the same boat for my another case...

I just can not believe of the fact that they are letting everyone pay AOS fee but not the IV fee. How does that make sense? There is something real fishy going on there which they are not telling us.

Spoke with Don last night and he confirmed that nvc is quite backlogged and they are working "super" hard to clear it. He was quite helpful and I agree with other people that morning agents are not that helpful compare to the ones during the evening shift.

I have no clue what's going on, either! May 7th is a phantom day, NVC never gets to it. I hope those IV fees get issued soon. This is too long in my opinion!

It is definitely very long. Also, their generic answer of "You have to wait for 30 days after you complete DS261" is just so annoying. If we keep waiting 30 business days for everything then 100% of my hair will be grey

It seems like NVC has completely stopped invoicing IV fees to everyone after case assigned date of May 7th. What are they upto? I am almost certain it has to do with the new website they launched after May 10th. Something must not have been working at their end for IV Fees section. It used to take about a week for IV fee to show up after completion of DS261.

you would absolutely get a bigger refund but if your wife wasnt here then how can you claim her? He said IRS would trouble you if you do it. Not worth the hassle for a couple of hundred dollars.

You can claim your foreign spouse on your return. That is the reason why they have form called W7 which allows you to get spouse's TIN number until she/he gets SSN. I am not a tax expert but this what I have heard multiple times on various forums and blogs.

Well my accountant told me that if I amend my return after the wify got here then i'll be in trouble with IRS because they will know that she didn't come here in 2013 so there is no point to amend it.

I filed as HoH too and not worried about this.. *crossing fingers*

I am almost 100% certain what your accountant told you is not true. Almost everyone who files as MFG with spouse's SSN as NRA end up amending it and file MFJ after spouse arrives in the US and has a valid SSN. This results in much bigger refund as a result. Someone please correct me if wrong.

Thank you..

They asked my husband (usc) 2013 w2 or 2013 tax transcript...

Oh ok, You only sent 2013 tax return without w2 or tax transcript?!

Hold for 29mins and i talk to SONIA.. omg case complete i forgot to asked the date when my case was completed..

Thank you so much vj family:)

Lucybelle and Lifeonhold call now i know we had the same dates where our checklist was scanned.

May God Bless Us.. thank you so much Lord:)

Congrats!

What was your AOS checklist if you don't mind me asking?

yes it is, I just wasted 3weeks for nothing, I just got an email today to complete my Ds261 (which I already did 3weeks a go and shows complete when I log in) and another email with instruction to pay my AOS fee which still show not available) does it takes time after the email to invoice aos fee????

Why do you have to redo ds261?? You should call them and speak with supervisor and send them receipt of ds261 if required. That just sounds crazy to lose 3 weeks like that. Good luck!