anyone LPR who file i-130 for spouse...

[samkunle 0]

Thanks Pretty2009!

SweetApple08, I can understand the frustration. Were you ever able to reach the TSC by phone. I'ld imagine that it won't be easy to get through to them. My understanding is that reviewing and appproving an application doesn't take more than an hour, but due to the volume of applicants, the delay comes from waiting for your application to "get to the desk" of the officer who would review your paperwork.

I checked on USCIS website and found that the average processing time for I-130 LPR in TSC is 5 months. Given that your paperwork was transferred in November, chances are within the next couple of months, your paperwork should be "under review", after which it would be transfered to NVC. My guess is that when it gets to NVC, things will happen very fast for you guys since your priority date is just around the corner.

If I were you, I would start getting ready for NVC. I would start gathering the documents NVC needs so that there wont be any delay from your side when your case file is transferred to NVC.

[-mitch- 3]

CONGRATULATIONS JIM_MICHELLE................i really scrolled down and checked what that i wrote that youll be here in the US by MARCH>>>>and i got it right... soooooo happy for you... the loonnngggggggggg wait is over now....

I WANT TO SAY.... BUT NOT TO JINKS IT.... WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS..... TO MICHELLL AND SHELEE......

[-mitch- 3]

Thanks Pretty2009!

SweetApple08, I can understand the frustration. Were you ever able to reach the TSC by phone. I'ld imagine that it won't be easy to get through to them. My understanding is that reviewing and appproving an application doesn't take more than an hour, but due to the volume of applicants, the delay comes from waiting for your application to "get to the desk" of the officer who would review your paperwork.

I checked on USCIS website and found that the average processing time for I-130 LPR in TSC is 5 months. Given that your paperwork was transferred in November, chances are within the next couple of months, your paperwork should be "under review", after which it would be transfered to NVC. My guess is that when it gets to NVC, things will happen very fast for you guys since your priority date is just around the corner.

If I were you, I would start getting ready for NVC. I would start gathering the documents NVC needs so that there wont be any delay from your side when your case file is transferred to NVC.

any suggestions on what kind of documents should we prepare while waiting???...... i just got approved Oct and i know i still have months but just want to get ready.

[samkunle 0]

any suggestions on what kind of documents should we prepare while waiting???...... i just got approved Oct and i know i still have months but just want to get ready.

mitch,

I found "LingChe NVC ShortCuts" in the following link very helpful: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut. It provides very detailed information on preparing for NVC processing. I recommend reading it

[SweetApple08 2]

Thanks Pretty2009!

SweetApple08, I can understand the frustration. Were you ever able to reach the TSC by phone. I'ld imagine that it won't be easy to get through to them. My understanding is that reviewing and appproving an application doesn't take more than an hour, but due to the volume of applicants, the delay comes from waiting for your application to "get to the desk" of the officer who would review your paperwork.

I checked on USCIS website and found that the average processing time for I-130 LPR in TSC is 5 months. Given that your paperwork was transferred in November, chances are within the next couple of months, your paperwork should be "under review", after which it would be transfered to NVC. My guess is that when it gets to NVC, things will happen very fast for you guys since your priority date is just around the corner.

If I were you, I would start getting ready for NVC. I would start gathering the documents NVC needs so that there wont be any delay from your side when your case file is transferred to NVC.

Samkunle,

The thing is that the beneficiary is already here in US and is on a student visa. The problem we have is to strech the school and be here legally to adjust status. The money is quite tight at the same time (barely making it paying school tuition and rent on one paycheck) and our goal is not to deal with US embassy (they are not nice at all in Albania). That's where the worry comes from. We hope to get something soon because otherwise we would have to pay an arm and a leg again to keep the student status.

I know about the five months Processing Time for TSC, but the tranferred cases from Vermont that were being approved now are of JUNE 2006 receipt date. I just wanted to let others know who are in the same situation.

mitch,

I found "LingChe NVC ShortCuts" in the following link very helpful: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut. It provides very detailed information on preparing for NVC processing. I recommend reading it

Is anyone familiar what happens when the I-130 is approved but the person who adjust status is already here in USA. How long we deal with NVC (what forms are filled out)? When do we apply with USCIS for adjustment of status of LPR spouse - what paperwork they require? Is there any limits on the documents submitted like police certificates (should they be within a certain time frame)? Any tips are helpful. Thanks for your support and sharing your info (really helpful).

[arttalip 0]

Happy new year to all VJ members!

I have both good and bad news for my wife's visa processing!First the good news is feb 19 is their appointment date!Bad news is She just had a baby last dec 4 and I called USA embassy in manila asking what to do with my newborn baby?Somebody told me from US embassy manila to call NVC USA.I did call NVC but they said that I have to call US embassy manila and ask how to process the newborn baby so im lost now and dont know what to do!Anybody can help?thanks

One more problem my newborn doesn't have a birth certificate yet from NSO since He is born only a month ago!hu hu hu....so He doesn't have a passport also!

[-mitch- 3]

mitch,

I found "LingChe NVC ShortCuts" in the following link very helpful: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut. It provides very detailed information on preparing for NVC processing. I recommend reading it

@ samkunle>>> thank you much for this link... i did read it thoroughly and got the tips on what to do while waiting... thank you much.. such a great help

[-mitch- 3]

Happy new year to all VJ members!

I have both good and bad news for my wife's visa processing!First the good news is feb 19 is their appointment date!Bad news is She just had a baby last dec 4 and I called USA embassy in manila asking what to do with my newborn baby?Somebody told me from US embassy manila to call NVC USA.I did call NVC but they said that I have to call US embassy manila and ask how to process the newborn baby so im lost now and dont know what to do!Anybody can help?thanks

One more problem my newborn doesn't have a birth certificate yet from NSO since He is born only a month ago!hu hu hu....so He doesn't have a passport also!

my advice to try calling NVC again.. i believe they can help you with that.... but for mine, i did went to manila embassy in person and they did help me with it... you should be fine as long as you have all the documents needed for that particular issue.

.... for the birthcert >>> get a CERTIFIED TRUE COPY from the municipal hall where you did your baby's registration, take that to NSO and that they can authenticate it.... if possible get 2 copies or more coz you need that even when your baby is already here in the US.... using your baby's authenticated birthcertificate, you can then file for baby's passport...

Edited January 14, 2010 by -mitch-

[nekomyu 0]

Hi, there ! I've joined this forums today

I am Japanese and LPR spouse has been maintaining F1 student status in USA.

To SweetApple08,

I think I am same situation as you,

and understand how that is so hard to find a information like our case !

Now then,I inform you that we don't have to deal with NVC !!!

If you plan to adjust status from F1 student to GC in USA , we supposed to deal with USCIS.

Unlike NVC process, we won't get any notice after I-797 approval notice received.

Once priprity be current, we can sent adjustment status document to Chicago Lockbox.

My priority date is March 10 2006, approved I-130 May 27 2009.

A few days ago , I sent I-485 along withG-325a, I-693,I-864,I-131,I-765.

Now's visa bulletin shows our category's priority is March 1 2006.

I talked USCIS customer service person 3 weeks ago for asking when I can send I-485?

They said ' you can send Adjustment of status document now because your priority date is about current '.

Then I went to civil surgeon and collected all document as rapidly as possible.

Finaly sent out package Jan 13 2010 !!!

You are almost there, hang on

Oh, and you can start prepairing medical examination ( For me, It took over 2 weeks to be done so frustrating! )

The result valid for 1 year.

I will update my process

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Samkunle,

The thing is that the beneficiary is already here in US and is on a student visa. The problem we have is to strech the school and be here legally to adjust status. The money is quite tight at the same time (barely making it paying school tuition and rent on one paycheck) and our goal is not to deal with US embassy (they are not nice at all in Albania). That's where the worry comes from. We hope to get something soon because otherwise we would have to pay an arm and a leg again to keep the student status.

I know about the five months Processing Time for TSC, but the tranferred cases from Vermont that were being approved now are of JUNE 2006 receipt date. I just wanted to let others know who are in the same situation.

Is anyone familiar what happens when the I-130 is approved but the person who adjust status is already here in USA. How long we deal with NVC (what forms are filled out)? When do we apply with USCIS for adjustment of status of LPR spouse - what paperwork they require? Is there any limits on the documents submitted like police certificates (should they be within a certain time frame)? Any tips are helpful. Thanks for your support and sharing your info (really helpful).

Edited January 15, 2010 by nekomyu

[Jim♥Michelle 0]

Hi, anyone here read or knows someone who's married to an LPR got denied at the interview? .. is it possible?.. or instead of denied ~ just delayed...?

[twulf 0]

Hi Jim/Michelle

Congrats on the interview appt. I hope and pray everything turns out great and you guys are together soon.

Regarding you questions about getting denied, what you are having is pre-interview jitters, so calm your nerves and have faith, you'll be fine !! (and no I personally dont know of anyone who has been denied). So just starting preparing and look ahead to the exciting times ahead for the both of you. Take care and God Bless.

[SweetApple08 2]

Hi, there ! I've joined this forums today

I am Japanese and LPR spouse has been maintaining F1 student status in USA.

To SweetApple08,

I think I am same situation as you,

and understand how that is so hard to find a information like our case !

Now then,I inform you that we don't have to deal with NVC !!!

If you plan to adjust status from F1 student to GC in USA , we supposed to deal with USCIS.

Unlike NVC process, we won't get any notice after I-797 approval notice received.

Once priprity be current, we can sent adjustment status document to Chicago Lockbox.

My priority date is March 10 2006, approved I-130 May 27 2009.

A few days ago , I sent I-485 along withG-325a, I-693,I-864,I-131,I-765.

Now's visa bulletin shows our category's priority is March 1 2006.

I talked USCIS customer service person 3 weeks ago for asking when I can send I-485?

They said ' you can send Adjustment of status document now because your priority date is about current '.

Then I went to civil surgeon and collected all document as rapidly as possible.

Finaly sent out package Jan 13 2010 !!!

You are almost there, hang on

Oh, and you can start prepairing medical examination ( For me, It took over 2 weeks to be done so frustrating! )

The result valid for 1 year.

I will update my process

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Thank you Nekomyu and welcome in VJ

I am so happy that I found someone in here who is the same situation. Your application is getting very close to finally get the GC and free yourself of the "student status" Thank God!

I thought we had to deal with NVC (get a visa number). Your tips are very helpful and I will try to see what papers and documents I need to get ready for the application (to have them handy just in case).

After your I-130 approval notice (I-797) you did not get anything from anyone until you actually called USCIS to ask them when to apply for adjustment of status?

I talked USCIS customer service person 3 weeks ago for asking when I can send I-485?

They said ' you can send Adjustment of status document now because your priority date is about current '.Where you looking at the Visa Bulletin and estimating the time when to apply? How long before it becomes current can we apply?

Do you have any idea when you can stop attending school as an F-1 student? (I think I have read somewhere that it is after you receive the first NOA for I-485) is this the case? Right now are you going to school or doing OPT?

Keep us updated! Wish you good luck in getting an AOS approval fast.

[SweetApple08 2]

Hi, anyone here read or knows someone who's married to an LPR got denied at the interview? .. is it possible?.. or instead of denied ~ just delayed...?

Hi Jim/Michelle

Congrats on the interview appt. I hope and pray everything turns out great and you guys are together soon.

Regarding you questions about getting denied, what you are having is pre-interview jitters, so calm your nerves and have faith, you'll be fine !! (and no I personally dont know of anyone who has been denied). So just starting preparing and look ahead to the exciting times ahead for the both of you. Take care and God Bless.

Jim/Michelle,

I too think its the nerves and I don't blame you after so many years of waiting can't help but think all sorts of stuff. Just try to be confident and keep answers short to the point. You'll be fine and you'll say afterwards "it was a piece of cake!"

[-mitch- 3]

Never heard of someone that got denied but Delayed, Yes... They werejust asking for some more docs

and all went fine. You're just having those butterflies in your tummy that is making you think of these.

You'll be fine...you've made it through the rain, now enjoy the rainbow.

[m2a 0]

Never heard of someone that got denied but Delayed, Yes... They werejust asking for some more docs

and all went fine. You're just having those butterflies in your tummy that is making you think of these.

You'll be fine...you've made it through the rain, now enjoy the rainbow.

i once talked to a lawyer about that and he assured me that this is an LPR's right to take his spouse to US. so dont worry about that!!