both i-130 and i-129f approved...whats next?

[cying 0]

Our i-130 and i-129f petitions were both approved..How do we know which petition will be forwarded to the embassy?What if both petitions were forwarded?What are the steps and necessary documents we need to prepare? Thank you in advance.

[sydkym 0]

Congrats! You were a lucky one. Our papers didn´t get approved at the same time for some reason and now we´re forced to do a CR-1 visa.

You can call the NVC after about a week to see if they received your case and have your NVC case number. If both were forwarded, your case should not be at the NVC very long...maybe a week max. Then you´ll get some info from your embassy.

Good luck!

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

Our i-130 and i-129f petitions were both approved..How do we know which petition will be forwarded to the embassy?What if both petitions were forwarded?What are the steps and necessary documents we need to prepare? Thank you in advance.

Hi,

Congrats.

It won't get both to embassy. There's a higher chance that it's the K3 who will forward to USEM.

Since it was approved already, USCIS will send you the hard copy for both approved petition and then after, you will receive letter from NVC informing you your new case number that starts with MNL200******* and that them (NVC) is forwarding your case to USEM-Manila.

When you know your MNL case number already, you can then call to make an interview appointment , and also you can start paying the document verification fee, visa fee, and have the medical exam.

Shape

[o0pink0o 3]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

PiNk

[Thai family 0]

Our i-130 and i-129f petitions were both approved..How do we know which petition will be forwarded to the embassy?What if both petitions were forwarded?What are the steps and necessary documents we need to prepare? Thank you in advance.

We're in the same situation. The petitions were approved on the 8th at the CSC. The I-129F arrived at the NVC the 15th. They haven't received the I-130. It was indicated very clearly on the I-130 that he would file the I-129F. I called and the lady gave me the case number over the phone, as we needed to change the beneficiary's mailing address. My son asked about going the immigrant route about three days ago and I told him we'd have to wait and see. The approval notice for I-130 says it would be sent to the NVC, but I am skeptical of almost anything they say. For now we're pursuing the K-3.

[cying 0]

Thanks for the reply. We're trying to guesstimate when my hubby might be able to interview and get a visa. Based on your timeline, it took about a month and a half from the date of NOA2 to the date of interview. Is this the normal timeframe for getting an interview? Also, did you get your visa on the day of your interview or did they mail it to you? Thanks again.

Our i-130 and i-129f petitions were both approved..How do we know which petition will be forwarded to the embassy?What if both petitions were forwarded?What are the steps and necessary documents we need to prepare? Thank you in advance.

Hi,

Congrats.

It won't get both to embassy. There's a higher chance that it's the K3 who will forward to USEM.

Since it was approved already, USCIS will send you the hard copy for both approved petition and then after, you will receive letter from NVC informing you your new case number that starts with MNL200******* and that them (NVC) is forwarding your case to USEM-Manila.

When you know your MNL case number already, you can then call to make an interview appointment , and also you can start paying the document verification fee, visa fee, and have the medical exam.

Shape

Edited May 19, 2008 by cying

[Dakine 26]

I've posted you will regret doing the K3 after going thru the stress, cost and hassles adjusting status in the US a LOT of times.

We sure do!