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_{Did anyone receive their IV fee invoice bill who has submitted DS 261 after July 10th?}

Mine has been reviewed yesterday after literrally calling Betsy the supervisor back to to back. I have not receive the bill yet. My scan date was July 11!!

_{Did anyone receive their IV fee invoice bill who has submitted DS 261 after July 10th?}

Mine has been reviewed yesterday after literrally calling Betsy the supervisor back to to back. I have not receive the bill yet. My scan date was July 11!!

I AM SO SORRY, I MEAN THE IV PACKAGE IS ALWAYS REVIEWED WITH THE VISA APPLICATION!!!

SUPER IMPORTANT

I called back to back and spoke with two different supervisors. Obviously the people on the phone - the reps do not know this! I confirmed this information from two supervisors: The IV package is always reviewed with the civil documents. So, if you are waiting on your visa fee BILL, go ahead and send your package!!! This will be to your advantage!!! You don't have to wait no 60 days after your DS 260 because they are going to wait for you to ship your package after the fact! I took a 9 days head start right now as I am waiting for my IV bill which I had to call and ask them to review today! I waited 29 days.

Also, this morning, I spoke with a supervisor, I complimented her and tell her that I respected her time frame 30 business days and I would appreciate it if they can respect mine. Then I let her know that I know they are doing their best! And that tommorrow was going to make 30 business days and they had not touch it. So, my DS 261 was reviewed today and she called me at work to let me know. She called my cell but did not reach me then called me at work - which was shocking because I don't remember giving them my work number.

I think considering how long everything is taking if anyone's thing is on the way to be shipped to NVC, I would ship my copies of AOS and IV package prior to being requested to i can take a head start and get in line. Yes, without cover page but that is just me!!! I would put my USCIS # on the cover page until you get your case #!!!

- Guys the only reason why I joined is because of the encouragements that I found out on here. I could have read all the information without participating. Let's keep the thread as a source of encouragement. To do it: Say something encouraging in this post when you see it! Let's get the positive vibe back!

This process has been deteriorating my health!!! ALL OF THE SUDDEN PANIC ATTACK AND STRESS ( I failed my stress exams) Now I have a cardiac exam awake. I was the sport girl, in shape and now I am having all kinds of crqazy stuff!!! So I sent an expedite request telling them how much stress this process is causing me. USCIS listened and now lets pray NVC do because I need my husband here

This afternoon I left and got a rep name Torre _ I told her how the reps were giving me conflicting information and that I became frustrated from that so I called to speak with a supervisor who was not available. Later, the supervisor called me back and I missed the call. So I ask her to speak with a supervisor, she ask if she was able to help. So I told her that I wanted to find out how long does DS 261 takes because I submitted it July 8 anf they received it on the 10 - this upcoming Thursday will be 30 days so she said , she can help by submitting it so one of the supervisor can review so I can get the for IV Bill to move forward. I was super glad!!! I called later to play with my luck for AOS package, the rep Arthur was quite ruse telling me that I was yelling when I was not. He was literally SCREAMING AT ME. At first I was pissed, the I sympathize because the week must have beat the mess out of him.

Pardon my typos: I am just that sleepy - going to bed now!!!

Oh my Lord, how long distance affects relationship. Over the past, me and my fiance then and now husband got into so much arguments that would have not happened if we were together. For example, no I did call you. No you did not - I did not receive a text from you all day! BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH!!! Is it not crazy when you are so in love with someone and DISTANCE can cause it to be bulrred SOMETIMES because of again DISTANCE!!! I honestly thought I was the only one who fel that this process was enough to destroy a marriage!

ANYWHO: I Got some news yesterday which I hope is true: All electronic document like DS 260 & 261 takes 30 business days to be reviewed and all mailed documents take 60 calendar days! So that means I should recive my IV fee bill next Thursday!!! Since I already sent AOS package on 7/25 and IV Package on 8/10 - the latest date that I would have to wait for is 30 days from the 261 even if IV package!!!

DO YOU GUYS THINK I SHOULD MAKE OCTOBER INTERVIEW?

My DS 261 Scan date was 7/10 , my AOS Package was 7/25, and my IV Package was 8/11 - I am still waiting for the IV fee Bill. I know they are telling people 60 days, but somehow I keep believing God will be gracious unto me through this process - so I call NVC everyday BY FAITH and hope to hear news about me paying the IV fee bill and that nothing was wrong with any of my packages. Not hearing from them is crazy, so I call everyday just to make sure at least we are communicating. I find this quite therapeutic - except for the rude ones!!!

*** I am listening to: The blood that Jesus shed at Calvary, it will never lose its power - even with unbearable NVC***

Aww hang in there, my hubby has seriously gone into this anti social phase where he doesn't want to talk to anyone anymore. He stays inside his room and everytime we talk he has that same question. Where's the process up to now? It's our anniversary in 2 days. I tell him exactly what I'm telling you, in the end it will be all worth it. You'll see :)

Wow, sound like mine - he stays inside all day!!! The way he deal with it is not talking about it!!!

This is getting ridiculous!!! I called my hubby today and all week long he sounds like someone just beat the mess out of him! He just sound sad!!! Can you imagine just getting married with your husband and 5 days later, you have to walk away from him and its been 4 months since then!!! THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF US AND ITS JUST PLAIN HARD! SOMETIMES - I THINK IF NVC DONT' HURRY - THEY WILL DESTROY MY MARRIAGE BEFORE WE EVEN HAD A CHANCE TO START IT!!!

The part on the AOS form that says, "preparer name(if different than sponsor)" . I've filled that part out by mistake....so did my joint sponsor, is that fine or should I white it out? Would they give a checklist cause of this? I mean it's just extra information....? I am so stressed about getting anything wrong on the AOS form. lol

I would not submit this particular information because of what it means. It means that you actually pay a service agency to fill this out for you - since you are the one filling it, it means you are legally responsible for the information on the form vs an inidividual in a business who provide this information. I would WHITE OUT

I would not submit this particular information because of what it means. It means that you actually pay a service agency to fill this out for you - since you are the one filling it, it means you are legally responsible for the information on the form vs an individual in a business who provide this information. I would WHITE OUT

It's not just EXTRA information, it is CONTRADICTING information.

Hi Guys,

I literally live on VJ but I never really post anything, I just follow the thread, I wonder who else and hos many people are doing that?

Question 1: I sent DS 261 Form on July 10th and today is August 10th - Should I not be expecting them to send me something this week in order to pay IV bill?

Question 2: I called NVC and someone told me that they review DS260 with IV and OAS Package is that true?

I am hoping not because just in case I had a mistake on AOS package which I sent on 7/25 and IV Package which I sent 8/8 - to correct something just in case I need to.

Im from canada and do not file under any expedite categories.

I am guessing you are right, a alien registration number was assigned to my file and then that was it, it is waiting its turn now.

I was reading on the forums and its hit and miss on how long it takes to get approval after the ARN change

I got approved less than a month after the ARN changed which is less than a week after I submitted my i130. but that is only because I bother them in every possible, so they just figure to get it out of the way!

IF IT DID , IT MEANS That your case is probably all good to go, they just put it aside just to wait for processing time to go by. That's what I assumed about my case and that is what I called. IT MAKES NO SENSE ASSIGNING A NUMBER TO A CASE THAT WOULD NOT BE APPROVED!

I would bother them until they just go ahead and approve it. Contact your congressman!

Ps: The lady herself IO - TIer 2 ftold me that congressional inquiries are regarded differently. So, it does help to get help especially this election season.

My ARN changed on January 17th. Since then nothing. I am guessing by end of june/july they might do something

Congrats, can you please tell me when did you make the expedite request ? and how long it took approve after the request?

IT TOOK Exactly 5 DAYS With more than 45 calls in a single day! Pure obsession

I just called the 1800 USCIS # and ask them how do I go about expedite my case. And they said under what criteria - then he list them! So I said emergency situation! Then I told them how everyone in my husband neighborhood is getting sick and I want him out of there.. I called at least 10-15 times every day! All the agents are differnt some are different than others. Some are nice and some are rude. I just kept calling until I get to one who would put in the request.

PS: My husband is not in the middle east - I did not put too much info about my case because I am not sure if USCIS people read this post! I WANT TO KEEP MY APPROVAL!

IF IT DID , IT MEANS That your case is probably all good to go, they just put it aside just to wait for processing time to go by. That's what I assumed about my case and that is what I called. IT MAKES NO SENSE ASSIGNING A NUMBER TO A CASE THAT WOULD NOT BE APPROVED!

My ARN changed on January 17th. Since then nothing. I am guessing by end of june/july they might do something

OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG - I got approved! I sent my i130 application on May 10th of my birthday! I reiceive notification 10 days later with my ARN # changed. Since then, nothing! When most people said that it means appproved a few days later! Sop, I figured, they must have put my app on the side to wait fopr processing. So I called and put an expedite as there is a fever going on in my husband country and said well, everyone is getting sick and I can't risk him getting sick. They email me saying they are considering it. I called them everyday from then on. I manage to get to a tier 2 today and told her if they did not tell me what considering it, I would have my congressman do a congressional inquiry. She said her or the congressman can do. She said but we wont do both. I said, go ahead and do it. She said Ok - they will let you know if they approve the expedite in 5 days. Well, I just check my i130 is approved. ONE MONTH! I had a meeting to meet with my congressman tommorrow, so I am going to cancel it [ I know them on a personal basis and I did not want them that much involved in my business anyway] OH MY GOD!

I miss my hubby so much I started crying the other day when I see people waiting 5 months and 6 months with nothing especially from Nebraska. I got depressed then after getting depress, I decided to do psomething about it without anyhope it would make a difference but it did.

Guys, call, do inquiries - drive them crazy, do infopass. ....alll of it - it will keep your case in mind! Good luck!

Now - what do I need to do!

I READ THIS THING EVERYNIGHT AFTER WORK! I could not go without sharing the goodnews. Thanks for all the info you guys shared on there. Iused it to file my application! God bless you all while you wait!