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Thanks Dan. That page I have went to and read many times over. I followed most of that page...but I did not OPT-IN. I just don't know if anyone Opt-In for them or not. I did not do it, so I get the nagging feeling that I need to OPT-In, and resend those pdf files. I have already sent an email inquiry to nvcinquiry email to see if them can tell me if this case number has opted in or not to start sending documents to NVCElectronic@state.gov But from reading other people's dealings with NVC operators. I am not very confident of getting anything pass them. Apparently, the tier one operators dont know anything, and you should speak to a tier 2 operator, but only call them at night. Strange game that people have to play to get things done. I am not so sure that the operators address themselves as tier 1 or 2.

Hello everyone, I think I am going to be a semi-regular here off and on until I can finish my cousin's apps. I have recently taken over handing his paperwork. The older gentleman who is supposed to be a veteran at this is too old and forgetful. NVC keeps sending back materials. Eventually, I would like to learn the whole process of how to apply. I am not sure how to begin since I am kind of confused and he does not know what happened exactly himself. That and he is a recent immigrant himself and my communication ability with him is limited meaning I speak Chinese at a very elementary level. So, he is applying for a visa. It has been green-lit I assume. NVC was processing under a GUZ number. The lastest emails he gave me from October show that there were a lot of problems with missing info on the I-864, Affidavit of support, along with other missing support documents. The directions are to send the documents via snail mail and use the included cover sheet with snail mail OR electronically which requires a subject line with the case number. The NVC website tells you to OPT-IN before sending files to them through pdf format. At this point, I have no idea if they chose Electronic Processing or not. The I-864 has a GZO number and a GUZ number in parentheses. The snail mail packet of documents sent are returned with a letter stating that this case is going through electronic processing now. All of the documents need to be scanned and submitted that way. So, piecing it together I assumed these things: 1. A GUZ number is converted to a GZO number when electronic processing is chosen. 2. You have to OPT-IN before you can start sending PDF files, even if you have chosen Electronic Processing. Is this about right? I have no idea and he doesnt know what happened and the old man who did it insists that they should still be mailing it in, even though his attempt the first time was sent back with directions to scan and email it. I stupidly scanned them and submitted them via email recently. But, I am guessing since I didn't OPT-IN and more than likely, they did not opt-in, that I need to: 1. Opt-in 2. Send them pdfs again. I hope someone who has done this process or going through can give me some hints on the steps needed. Thanks in advance.

I just got involved in helping my cousin and his app. Man oh man, all these visa stuff is worse than grad school. But I was dealing with his I-864 and I864A's last week. Since my cousin doesnt have enough income, he asked his uncle and wife to be co-sponsors. They filled out 2 I-864As and submitted income tax returns. He filled out the I-864. So, I guess maybe you can have a co-sponsor. I am not sure if that is different from a "joint" sponsor or not though.