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[Visa Grant 78]

Hi Got a question for you guys since you are in same boat..any idea how long does it take for US citizen sister applying for a Canadian citizen brother and his family who are currently in Canada. I know its like 9-10 years but was wondering if these times are different for people who are in Canada and may be its a slow immigrant traffic area

welcome, twulf

the time frame is same. I read in a different forum that even though the Brother/Sisters are not indian citizen, if he/she was born in india, the IV interview will be in the nearest US consulate in India.So you can check the time frame in Visa Bulletin as per Indian dates.It is better to file early in FB4 Visa irrespective of timeframe as it is totally unpredictable.Few years ago it was 12 yrs, right now it is 9yrs..I130 approval used to be close to 9 yrs, right now it is done in 5 months..

I am hoping as processing for china and canada is totally online..wish they extend the same to all countries including india..

[Visa Grant 78]

Im waiting on interview date

Vinnette

Looks like getting a Interview date is taking a lot of time. Did u check with the NVC/USEM in Jamaica?

[Visa Grant 78]

welcome, twulf

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I am hoping as processing for china and canada is totally online..wish they extend the same to all countries including india..

By the time i posted the above thought, i was not sure and suddenly i found this link now...

Electronic Processing of Immigrant Visas

[theindianguy 6]

Uday

If you have provided the email address for the beneficiary and petitioner to NVC, then go ahead and send the DS 3032 contents in the beneficiary email address to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.

As your priority date is current, you can send the DS 3032 email right away. NVC will respond to all emails.Call NVC a day or two to check whether they have received your DS3032..

When calling NVC, do mention about the CSPA and check/provide the CSPA information for your case. Do check the below link and ask any of your queries with the NVC.

CSPA

The first thing i'll be doing sending my DS-3032 to them.When i will call them i let them know about CSPA also.Thanks for CSPA link and thanks for everything.

Uday

[twulf 0]

welcome, twulf

the time frame is same. I read in a different forum that even though the Brother/Sisters are not indian citizen, if he/she was born in india, the IV interview will be in the nearest US consulate in India.So you can check the time frame in Visa Bulletin as per Indian dates.It is better to file early in FB4 Visa irrespective of timeframe as it is totally unpredictable.Few years ago it was 12 yrs, right now it is 9yrs..I130 approval used to be close to 9 yrs, right now it is done in 5 months..

I am hoping as processing for china and canada is totally online..wish they extend the same to all countries including india..

Visagrant, thanks for the info. I appreaciate it and i agree filing early is the best thing to do.

[sajaan 0]

hi everyone (F4) for my sister, currently case is in NVC. have to pay IV bill and a checklist for I-864 missing doc/ i wanted to know after i am done with these two things what comes next is it DS-230. if it is which documents do i need do send with DS230.cuz my sister already sent me her Ds-230 here in USA, please reply me with ur best answer thank u very much for ur time

[Visa Grant 78]

hi everyone (F4) for my sister, currently case is in NVC. have to pay IV bill and a checklist for I-864 missing doc/ i wanted to know after i am done with these two things what comes next is it DS-230. if it is which documents do i need do send with DS230.cuz my sister already sent me her Ds-230 here in USA, please reply me with ur best answer thank u very much for ur time

Welcome Sajaan

The below Link provides for all the documents required..

Pakistan Reciprocity Schedule

[sajaan 0]

thank u for the reply my question is, do i need all of this documents here in us to send with Ds230 since i am the one who will be sending it out for my sister, she filled it out and sent me here, now i should ask her to send me her BC,police C, and MC rite, and the photos passport size which go with DS230 rite. plz let me know if i am rite thanks

[Visa Grant 78]

Sajaan, You are Perfectly right..

While filling the DS3032,I-864,DS230 forms, make atleast 3 copies of the filled in document and keep them for yourself incase of any emergency need.

Also add a photocopy of BC, MC and beneficiary's passport.

This is the link to the NVC payment portal. Bookmark it. You're gonna be checking in a lot...

NVC Payment Portal

[sajaan 0]

ok now when its time to send in DS230 i have to get all the original documents / birth C/ marriage C/ and police C, am i right also when i give them all the originals we get them back of the time of interview rite

[Visa Grant 78]

Sajaan..You are right once again..

Make sure you send the entire package with tracking options through courier..

Also write down your NVC Number on a postscript and keep them on all your originals..Lot of members in this forum has lost their mails and documents in transit..

[sajaan 0]

thank u very much for ur support i have just sent out IV bill and yet to send REf for I864 since i am working on my store inventory. agin thank u

[vinnette 1]

Vinnette

Looks like getting a Interview date is taking a lot of time. Did u check with the NVC/USEM in Jamaica?

They told me to wait 8 weeks for them to set up an interview

[Sonblom 1]

Yes!!! Received our biometrics appointment notices today.

Timeline:

8/27 - Mailed AOS & EAD packet

9/2 - Received at USCIS

9/14 - NOA1 hardcopies received

9/23 - Biometrics Appointment Notices received

10/14 - Biometrics Appointment

[Sonblom 1]

Successfully attempted an early walk-in for Biometrics today

Timeline:

8/27 - Mailed AOS & EAD packet

9/2 - Received at USCIS

9/14 - NOA1 hardcopies received

9/23 - Biometrics Appointment Notices received. Appointment set for 10/14

9/24 - Biometrics walk-in attempt successful