Optional Electronic Processsing

[d_spalding]

Hi there,

 

Thanks, everyone, for your thoughtful replies to my previous posts! Here we go again...

 

Just wondering if anyone has experience opting in for the Optional Electronic Processing when DCF-ing in GUZ?

 

Details here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_5163.html

 

Looks like by opting in, we can pay all fees / submit all docs electronically.

I guess we would email the consulate (NVCElectronic@state.gov) to register BEFORE submitting the electronic DS-260s?

 

I would *think* that scanning and emailing docs would be faster than processing stuff through CITIC, but I just wanted to check in with those on the board who may have tried it.

 

Best,

David

[dnoblett]

Electronic processing is only offered by NVC when the petition is filed in the USA

 

It helps deal with the customs delay that happens when NVC ships case files from Vermont to Guangzhou.

 

DCF is far faster than the state side petition process.

[d_spalding]

Oh, glad I asked!

We are doing it DCF in Beijing (I-130) and Guanghzou (the rest), so the extra "optional electronic processing" sounds completely unnecessary.

Thanks for your quick reply!