bluebeard

Got N/A for AOS. I am hoping it is a CC.
Last scan date (checklist) 11-DEC
Happy day!

Well, according to the NVC, you should send both packages together and you can use the AOS cover sheet to do so. You won't be making any mistake here because their backlog to review packages is around 60 days, so while you wait for your case to be reviewed the IV fee will become available (once they review the DS261 form) and, after payment is processed, you will be able to fill the DS260.
Of course, you can choose to wait after paying the IV fee and submitting the DS260 to send both packages; it will only be a lengthier process, but nothing else.

Yes, the AOS cover sheet is enough.

So, I was in the process of updating my wiki with the new menu changes and realized I still had the DOS number listed, even though they took that option away awhile ago. I thought I'd call the number to verify, and came across something that everyone will be VERY interested to know. It's an automated message basically saying they no longer take calls and all calls should be made to NVC. Then they automatically transfer you to NVC's number. And it connects RIGHT AWAY.
Folks, this means: NO MORE RE-DIALING. The DOS automated message lasts 40 seconds. This is soooo much better than having to re-dial for minutes and minutes on end when calling through NVC!

Hi ritbiv,
You don't need to worry about the AOS payment as it usually takes a day or two to be activated. You will receive an email from NVC when it is ready for payment on their website. In the meantime, you could get the AOS package and supporting documents ready to be mailed; once you pay the AOS fee, you can send all your documents to the NVC using the bar-coded cover sheet.
Be patient. Good luck.

Earlier they stated to wait for 30 days but sicne August last year they increased it to 60 days. So it is evident that there is an increased amount of cases for them to deal with. As per Visa Journey members' timeline it's taking anything between 55-65 days to review the case from the scan date. (without any checklist)

I am literally

faisal.sial, we've been waiting with you!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After 10 months 22 days my husband was finally approve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hang in there faisal.sial your approval is coming!!!!!!!!!!