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it's silly that the online system is available when they don't want us to use it. what's that all about? are they just testing us by tempting us with forbidden fruit or something?
even though the status changed back to unpaid, I can still access the receipt for the $400 I did pay yesterday (strangely enough) and can still also access the bar code page: it's only when I first log in that it states unpaid!
today when I mailed in the DS-230, I also included a copy of the receipt as well as a print out of my bank statement showing the $400 deducted
to me it seemed to make sense that the NVC website was giving us instructions for sending the DS-230 (otherwise what would be the point of printing the barcode page? just for amusement?) so that's exactly what I did.... I printed it and mailed it with the DS-230 + other docs...
if they think I sent it too early they can always mail it back to me and ask me to resend it!!!
the AVR still only mentions having received the DS-3032
yesterday I sent the AOS, although it wasn't clear that had been generated either.... but I certainly had paid
ya im with yoke, but i paid too early (before the bill was generated) but everything looks ok now. I will be calling tomorrow night if the AVR doesn't change -
after paying the IV fee online yesterday this morning the status was "paid" and the amount was deducted from my account today
now when I go the NVC website, it doesn't list the IV as paid: however, the receipt for the paid one is still available with links to the barcode cover page etc...
has anyone else noticed this type of odd behavior?
timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 29: email DS-3032 (snail mail got there first!)
July 30: spouse mailed off DS-3032 by express mail (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
August 6: AOS generated
August 6: IV bill generated
August 6: send off AOS (I-864EZ) lets hope they accept a non-notarized version with IRS tax transcripts for last 3 years rather than actual tax returns! (there's not even any space to notarize an I-864EZ, so it makes no sense to me)
August 6: paid IV bill online with invoice # obtained from NVC operator (who also told me the online system doesn't work, so I'll just have to see what happens)
August 7: IV bill status is now "paid" and deducted from my bank account
August 7: mail off DS-230 + pile of documents
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unfortunately I would have to mail it back to her to get the thumbprint
correct she just needs a ink pad and do it. my wife was working over seas and had her sis file her nbi and she got it with out thumb print and she put her own on there no problems from embassy. she also got second set before interview just in case but dont worry good luck -
glad it worked out fine! I'm just sending mine off today.... the operator couldn't even tell me that my IV fee had been paid, even though $400 disappeared from my bank account....!!!
so although the DS-230 appears not to have been generated yet, I just followed the NVC weblink and downloaded the barcode and will send that
I'm adding proof of payment of the IV (receipt + online bank statement) just in case
This is what I posted in the other thread :understand it looks different... Put it this way, you will know in a couple days if there was a problem. I don't propose that a problem will arise because all of the correct information is listed on the form. Really, the one from NVC is just as simple as the JAmes's Shortcut one. The little message that the sheet needs to be included in the packet. The beneficary, the barcode and the CR1 or IR1 part (depending on the case). Did you write your case number on the top of all the DS-230 forms just in case something gets lost? It isn't mandatory, but it's a good idea. Anyway though, you should be fine and if there is really something wrong... you will know in a couple days. Depending on which service you sent the paperwork out with, it should arrive either the next day, or within 3 days. They usually enter the information within the 3rd day of receiving the packet and case usually completes a week or two after that. Good luck.
...and put it this way - there is nothing you can do about the form now -- so don't stress yourself out. The worst you will have to do is resend the correct form (which I don't think you will have to). Just relax.
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just about to mail off my wifes NBI clearances with the DS-230
she got two from two different places
however, I notice it says in small print in the corner that it's not valid without the thumbprint, but the thumbprint is blank!!!
is this normal for them to omit this, or was my wife expected to add the thumbprint herself after leaving the NBI place? that would seem silly to me because then anyones thumbprint could be added!!!
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I didn't know about that, and just saw what some other VJ members were doing
too late to bother looking at LOTO now because I'm almost done!
I used the fasttrack I-130 pilot guide from LOTO, which seems to work even faster than I expected. James shortcuts is out of date but some of the information is helpful.timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 29: email DS-3032 (snail mail got there first!)
July 30: spouse mailed off DS-3032 by express mail (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
August 6: AOS generated
August 6: IV bill generated
August 6: send off AOS (I-864EZ) lets hope they accept a non-notarized version with IRS tax transcripts for last 3 years rather than actual tax returns! (there's not even any space to notarize an I-864EZ, so it makes no sense to me)
August 6: paid IV bill online with invoice # obtained from NVC operator (who also told me the online system doesn't work, so I'll just have to see what happens)
August 7: IV bill status is now "paid"
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is there anyone there who recently has to submit a DS-230 to NVC in connection with a CR visa to be issues at Manila?
if so, what are the list of required documents:
birth certificate
marriage certificate
police clearance
photos
passport biopage copy
anything else?
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really hoping that James' short cuts are faster than what they're reported to be: at least that's the way it seems to be (unless I messed something up! if so, there's always the k3 as a back up, which should have already reached the embassy by now) I have the impression that some of the information provided is out of date?
timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 29: email DS-3032 (snail mail got there first!)
July 30: spouse mailed off DS-3032 by express mail (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
August 6: AOS generated
August 6: IV bill generated
August 6: send off AOS (I-864EZ) lets hope they accept a non-notarized version with IRS tax transcripts for last 3 years rather than actual tax returns! (there's not even any space to notarize an I-864EZ, so it makes no sense to me)
August 6: paid IV bill online with invoice # obtained from NVC operator (who also told me the online system doesn't work, so I'll just have to see what happens)
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hi there: my wife want's to go ahead and book her medical...... does she need to have with her the actual letter from the embassy to go to that or only the visa # and confirmation that the embassy has received it?
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I tried the parallel route:
1) My wife and myself sent in the choice of agent selection by email Tuesday and Wednesday last week as soon as we heard the DS-3032 had been generated.
2) Also on Wednesday, my wife mailed the DS-3032 directly from the Philippines by express mail (i.e. UPS)
Today IVC states that they received the package yesterday (i.e. the one from the Philippines): this occurred before they ever responded to the email(s), so express mail definitely seems to be the fastest route with my case, even with the DS-3032 being shipped from abroad. I guess it takes them more time to sift through the emails.
timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 30: spouse mailed of DS-3032 by express email (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
I tried the parallel route for the DS-3032:
1) My wife and myself sent in the choice of agent request by email Tuesday and Wednesday last week as soon as we heard the DS-3032 had been generated.
2) Also on Wednesday, my wife mailed the DS-3032 directly from the Philippines by express mail (i.e. UPS)
Today (August 5) IVC states that they received the package yesterday (i.e. the one from the Philippines): this occurred before they ever responded to the email(s), so express mail definitely seems to be the fastest route in my case, even with the DS-3032 being shipped from abroad. I guess it takes them more time to sift through the emails?
timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 30: spouse mailed of DS-3032 by express email (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
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I tried the parallel route:
1) My wife and myself sent in the choice of agent selection by email Tuesday and Wednesday last week as soon as we heard the DS-3032 had been generated.
2) Also on Wednesday, my wife mailed the DS-3032 directly from the Philippines by express mail (i.e. UPS)
Today IVC states that they received the package yesterday (i.e. the one from the Philippines): this occurred before they ever responded to the email(s), so express mail definitely seems to be the fastest route with my case, even with the DS-3032 being shipped from abroad. I guess it takes them more time to sift through the emails.
timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 30: spouse mailed of DS-3032 by express email (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
I tried the parallel route:
1) My wife and myself sent in the choice of agent selection by email Tuesday and Wednesday last week as soon as we heard the DS-3032 had been generated.
2) Also on Wednesday, my wife mailed the DS-3032 directly from the Philippines by express mail (i.e. UPS)
Today IVC states that they received the package yesterday (i.e. the one from the Philippines): this occurred before they ever responded to the email(s), so express mail definitely seems to be the fastest route with my case, even with the DS-3032 being shipped from abroad. I guess it takes them more time to sift through the emails.
timeline
July 14: I-130 and I29F approved
July 26: NVC acknowledges receipt of both I-130 and I-129F
July 28: DS-3032 and AOS fee bill generated (although dated 2 days earlier when I received the snail mail)
July 29: mailed off $70 AOS fee
July 30: spouse mailed of DS-3032 by express email (UPS) from Philippines
August 4: DS-3032 hard copy received from Philippines
August 4: AOS fee bill received by NVC (although wrong date was on James' short cut generated bill!)
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Has anyone else encountered this? or does anyone expect it to be a problem?
The IVR message system told me that my DS-3032 and AOS bill were sent out on July 28. Hence, I used July 28 in James's shortcut when I modified the template for paying the AOS bill. However, when I actually received the AOS bill by mail, it was dated July 26!!!! Really hope they won't notice, or that they don't care about such a discrepancy!
(I notice that they state DO NOT DUPLICATE OR PHOTO COPY THIS BILL above the dotted, which is precisely what we're doing with James's shortcuts!)
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I guess the NVC email system just discards some email as SPAM
I sent an email from my wife's yahoo account: result: no response (still after two days)
I forwarded the same email from my work (.gov) account: immediate response
my wife is mailing a hard copy directly
I will mail a hard copy she sent to me earlier just in case she made a mistake, then they can keep the one they like
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both my I-130 and k-3 went through to NVC, so I'm trying to get the I-130 processed fast via James's shortcuts before the k3 interview comes around (not yet scheduled)
just paid the AOS today
just a quick question for those who know:how long does it typically take for the NVC automated email response for an emailed DS-3032?
my wife just emailed her DS-3032 today: no automated response yet!
if there's no response in a few of days I'll send the snail mail one too
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just a quick question for those who know:
how long does it typically take for the NVC automated email response for an emailed DS-3032?
my wife just emailed her DS-3032 today: no automated response yet!
if there's no response in a few of days I'll send the snail mail one too
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This is to accompany an I-130 immigrant visa being processed at the NVC
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does anyone out there know whether the NVC will accept an I-864EZ instead of an I-864?
(I know that the I-485 application does)
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Did you speak directly to the NVC operator? It took take longer before it is entered into the automated phone answering system.
It could be that they receive the mail in a pile and somehow yours ended up at the bottom. I just spoke to an operator and found my NVC # even though it's not in the phone answering system. This is extremely fast for me given that it took one year for my I-130 to be approved!!!
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I just found out today that the operator can provide you with your NVC # even if it's not in the automated phone-answering system yet!
Of course, this doesn't mean that it's been forwarded to the embassy yet or that a DS-3032 has been generated, etc., but at least you can know whether it has been received as opposed to still sitting somewhere in the USCIS service center.
Speaking to the operator today, she said they were just entering it into the system as she was speaking (when I asked about the DS-3032) and stated that I should expect to receive it in 3-4 weeks! I guess she was referring to the long mail delivery time to the Philippines if we were to wait for the paper version?
Does anyone know whether I can ask my spouse to mail her DS-3032 already now that she already has prepared waiting for NVC????? I mean the DS-3032 must be imminent right?
My cases were approved on July 14 and received at NVC this week.
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On the USEM website they state that the NBI should cover all names including maiden and married names. Since my wife has not changed her name yet (since this requires a formal name changing procedure) her married and maiden names are the same as far as I understand it.
just to enlighten you a bit - We also took the K3 route and at the time my husband and I submitted our 130/129 application, we still opted to use my maiden name because all the supporting documents attached includes papers reflecting my maiden name. However, since we're already married, we've decided later on that all the supporting documents that I'll be submitting during my interview at USEM should already be printed using my married name since we both want my visa to be printed using my married name, hence, comes the NBI clearance that clearly states that I am already married and have adopted my husband's surname.Not sure if your wife already has an existing NBI clearance because what I initially did was I renewed my NBI clearance using my maiden name and afterwards get another NBI clearance with my married name so in case they need to verify it, I can just present them both documentations. What name to use is actually you and your wife's discretion.
The only thing you should watch out is the information you'll send to delbros after you've paid the DV fee. Please tell your wife to use her maiden name as the verification request from USEM will be filed according to the name used in your approved petition.
I hope this helps. Goodluck and God Bless.
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Sorry, I guess it's partly my fault that the estimate suddenly jumped!
But then on the other side of the coin, for my case the estimated approval date was Dec 2007, but nothing happened for another 7 months after that!
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There's one other factor regarding naturalization that could make a difference between selecting K3 or CR.
A CR applicant on receipt of their CR can immediately start counting down the 3 years minus 3 months for eligibility for US citizenship.
A K3 applicant has to wait the extra time associated with AOS processing before they can start that count down. On the other hand, a K3 applicant has the option to wait out the 2nd anniversary of their marriage so that they immediately become eligible for a IR instead of CR (thereby saving the cost of the removal of conditional residence fee). However, in doing so they will have to wait longer before becoming eligible for citizenship.
If one does not indicate that they will be applying for a K3 on their I-130, then both might be sent to the NVC, giving more options on the approach to the interview(s). i.e. one can pursue both. The K3 gets an interview quicker, but a quick processing of the I-130 at the NVC (i.e. using James' shortcuts) can cause the I-130 to arrive at the embassy before the K3 interview. At least that's what I'm trying to do.
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but is this necessary if she hasn't changed her name yet?
when you request the nbi you have to send along marriage cert. and the married name will be included on the nbi along with all maiden names dont panic. you can always request a new one from nbi my wife went there 2 X and got forms from them if you too worried good luck -
But you stated that you included an NBI with your maiden name with your DS-230 to NVC and it was not a problem.
At what point in the process did someone tell you you needed to get another NBI clearance with your husbands name?
To get you an idea, this was the timeline I've been throughFebruary 2007- My husband filed petition under my MAIDEN NAME
November 2007- Petition was approved, got case number. My name still under MAIDEN NAME.
1st week February 2008- NVC requested to submit EVIDENCES and DS-230, evidence includes NBI clearancE.My name still under MAIDEN NAME.
3rd week February 2008- I amended my passport to MARRIED NAME at the DFA, send the copy of amended passport to NVC together with a self compose letter that I am changing my name from my MAIDEN NAME to MARRIED NAME. Sent via FedEx.
March 15, 2008- I sent the evidences (includes complete NAMES on the NBI clearance) and DS 230 to NVC via Philpost International SMS.
MARCH 31. 2008- Me and my husband who is overseas both receive a letter of acknowledgement from NVC that they are granting/acknowledging my MARRIED NAME and in fact cited on the letter the change of my name when they summarized the data. They also follow up for my evidences and DS-230 that they had not received yet.(Philpost was kinda slow). i NOTICE ON THE HEADER IT INDICATES MY MAIDEN NAME but I did not bother to worry because I thought I can use any of my married or maiden name it doesn't matter.
MAY 12, 2008- NVC sent us a letter about the interview and SLEC appointment, interview set to June 12@ 6:30 AM.
JUNE 2 and 6 2008- SLEC.Passed. They got my passport to forward at Interview date. All the forms I fill out during SLEC: I used my MARRIED NAME. I got X-ray envelop and vaccine records from SLEC, what appeared was my MARRIED NAME.
JUNE 12, 2008- INTERVIEW DATE, I SHOWED my school and TIN ID which bears my MAIDEN NAME, the interview letter header displays my MAIDEN NAME anyway, so problem.
During the interview....
Pre-screener: (Handed me the DS-230 to sign). Please check if anything had changed.
(I thought he handed me the forms my husband submitted when he applied for me so my reply was…)
Me: Can I have my MARRIED NAME appear on my VISA? (Regretted that I say this, it makes me feel I was rude asking this)
Pre screener: That would be no problem (s0mething like that).
Consulate (final Interviewee): Oh, so you want your MARRIED name to appear on the VISA?
ME: (nervous) Yes, Ma'm.
Consulate: all right, that's fine. No problem.
When I got the pink slip and white paper (handwritten: AKA: my married name and my maiden name_
I paid DELBROS and DOc verification fee after teh interview and wrote MARRIED NAME on the form.
All was DONE. Got no clue, JULY 9, I received the VISA packet together with Immigration Data Summary: mistakes showed on the AKAs on the Data Summary.
My VISA printed was my MAIDEN NAME not my MARRIED name. It is okay, I don’t mind.
The mistake that is botehring me was on the Immigration Data Summary which depicts wrong AKAs.
I hope timelines I cited will somehow give you an idea of what happened to my VISA.
Message me if anything.
Strange action of embassy!
in National Visa Center (Dept of State)
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sounds like you simply need to call the embassy (or have your spouse call) to see if they already have the ones your spouse sent and if you need to resend them