Do I need USCIS anymore?

[big red 0]

My case now left NVC and off to Juarez (US Embassy). Do I ever need to get in contact with USCIS anymore, or NVC in this matter? Or is everything now with Juarez? I changed my address in the beginning and told USCIS and filled out online address. Do I have to notify NVC or Juarez or it should be noted in everyone's system?

[Pitaya 2,577]

My case now left NVC and off to Juarez (US Embassy). Do I ever need to get in contact with USCIS anymore, or NVC in this matter? Or is everything now with Juarez? I changed my address in the beginning and told USCIS and filled out online address. Do I have to notify NVC or Juarez or it should be noted in everyone's system?

Kind of a nebulous question, and clarification may be in order. When we all started down this process with our original immigration form submission, we admitted USCIS into our lives for several years to come. After completion of these steps (I-129F process), then there is the AOS process..... and then..... and then... (you get the idea). Take a look at Guides , for further information.

Congratulations, and good luck.

YMMV,

The B of A&B

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During the steps after NOA2 is approved and NVC cents my package to US Consulate do I need to contact them for anything or does it all start back up after we get married?

[Nemo13 1]

Is your timeline correct? You submitted your I-130 in 2001?

[HeatDeath 430]

During the K-1 application process, once the petitioner (US citizen) receives the letter from NVC saying that the case has been sent to the consulate (and that includes your consulate case number) two things happen:

A ) as you correctly surmise, neither of you will have to communicate with USCIS at all until the beneficiary (non-US citizen) files for Adjustment of Status, several months from now, after they receive the visa, enter the US, and marry the petitioner.

B ) the petitioner's role in the process is now basically done until Removal of Conditions, over two years from now. All immigration correspondence and communication relating to the visa application, PoE, and Adjustment of Status will be directed to, or expected to be initiated by, the beneficiary.

The next communication with USCIS will be, as I said above, when the petitioner files for AOS, EAD, and AP documents, after you two marry. In the meantime the petitioner will be actively communicating with the Consulate to apply for the visa itself, arrange their interview, etc. In answer to your question, no, it does not sound like there is any need for you to contact USCIS at this time.

[HeatDeath 430]

Is your timeline correct? You submitted your I-130 in 2001?

It's probably a typo for 2011, and K-1 applicants don't use the I-130 - they start with an I-129F.

K-1 applicants actually have almost no interaction with the NVC, certainly relative to IR-1/CR-1 applicants. Once USCIS approves the I-129F, NVC just take a week to effectively rubber-stamp it and forward it on to the consulate. Unlike with CR-1s, NVC's involvement is completely transparent to the K-1 applicant - if they didn't send a letter with the consulate case number, we'd never know they were involved at all.

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Yes it was a typo and I fixed it.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My case now left NVC and off to Juarez (US Embassy). Do I ever need to get in contact with USCIS anymore, or NVC in this matter? Or is everything now with Juarez? I changed my address in the beginning and told USCIS and filled out online address. Do I have to notify NVC or Juarez or it should be noted in everyone's system?

USCIS is going to have a place in your desk drawer for the next four years, minimum. You have ot even begun the immigration process. Getting here is the beginning, not the end.

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Why 4 years min?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Why 4 years min?

Check my timeline. We filed the petition in March 2008. Alla has her citizenship interview February 1, 2012 at our local USCIS office. 47 months start to finish. We did not waste any time and her citizenship interview is occuring exactly 15 days after he eligibility for citizenship. If you delay filing anything for any reason it will be longer than 4 years. I think you would also agree we have been fortunate to have a very short timeline, she arrived 6 months after filing the petition, got her AOS in 2 months, got her citizenship interview in less than 3 months. It isn't going to be any faster than that.

[Dave&Roza 748]

The I-29F takes about 6 months or so for the petition approval. Then there is the time at the Embassy. Then there is the 90 days to get married. Then there is the AOS which takes about 3-4 months. After all that you can file for Naturalization within 3 years. So add it up and I think you wil find that you are well over 4 years from beginning of the I-129F process and Naturalization which does finally end your involvement with the wonderful USCIS.

Good luck and may you have a smooth and speedy journey.