I-797 C NOA1

[NiSham 0]

VJers,

I have few questions on this portal(Pakistan). I do understand that my questions would seem like starting all over again, but surely would appreciate any feedback from you fellows on this thread. Please have patience on my silly questions, as I am new and any help in this regard would bring nothing else but prayers from my heart for everyone.

First of all, I received my first correspondence from USCIS on 24th January. They sent me I-797 C dated January 20th, stating that they received my packet on January 18 alongwith information of my spouse, DOB, and country of citizenship i.e, Pakistan. They also asked me to verify the above mentioned information in that notice and notify USCIS if there is any change. Now,Do I have to call USCIS to confirm that the info. is Correct or leave it like that? Secondly, is this notice my first NOA1, as I already updated my TIMELINE.

Secondly, regarding the issue of Police Clearance certificate. I really dont know at what stage should I have this Police Certificate? I know I am far ahead of NVC stage but would like to be prepared for every step from here ownwards, as I already wasted 6 months after the marriage in deciding for a lawyer or not. What date or when it would be appropriate for me to start working on the Police Certificate part ( any rough guess or ideas)?

Lastly, what documents should I fill in or arrange from this day forward ?

Thanks

God Bless you All.

NiSham

[tuvaty 3]

You don't have to call USCIS to confirm your info if the info they have on you is correct. As long as the info you sent to them is correct (and what's stated in the I-797C), then you're good. Yes, the first I-797C is called NOA1, as most VJ members here refer it.

For police clearance, it's better if you get it started 2 or 3 months in the long USCIS wait. Don't start it too early, nor too late. I asked my wife to started it too early, and now I am afraid it will get expired soon.

[EAbbas 213]

Unless you see an issue with the information printed on your NOA1 then all you do is save it. I would even scan it and make a copy of it to keep just in case you lose the original. If there is a discrepancy then call them and let them know what correction needs to be made.

For the police clearance in pakistan it is only valid for 6 months. my husband received his in karachi it took only 2 days to get back. So if you get your pcc done please be sure that it will be valid for the nvc/interview time or else you risk having an RFE for it or have to do another one before the interview. USCIS will take about 5 months or possibly longer for approval.

Here are some guides for you to look over.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

Edited January 27, 2012 by EAbbas

[NiSham 0]

Thanks alot EAbbas