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I've noticed there have been quite a few people over the last few months who have filed stand alone I-130s for their stepchildren. There is some information about the I-130 process but not specificall

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G-325 is for spouses only.

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I have to agree!!! Beejay is a superstar :star:

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Congrats evoria on getting your NOA1!

MSC is the Missouri service center and some family based immigrant petitions have been sent there lately for processing. I don't think you will be able to find a processing time on the USCIS website as MSC does not typically handle this type of petition. If you search here on vj you should be able to find a few threads about people being processed or transferred to Missouri. Some people are saying that getting sent to Missouri will result in a faster processing time than the slowing CSC or VSC but I don't know if there is enough info to call it a trend yet.

Good luck and speedy process!

That is good news if you can get the records! Hopefully they will issue the visa after you send that in.

Did you already order and pay for the DNA kit?

No not at all. Because we can't get the DNA testing as the papers the embassy gave my step daughter only indicate medical or school records requested NOT DNA. They only said tht verbally.

9/06/05 I-129F sent to Nebraska

01/27/06 Received VISA!!

01/28/06 Flew home to MSP!! (POE)

(To see details go to Our Story)

4/24/06 Mailed AOS package to Chicago

5/4/06 EAD Check Cashed

5/9/06 AOS Check Cashed!!!

6/30/06 Work Permit should have been here but mailman sent it back on accident.

9/07/06 InfoPass appointment to expedite new Work Permit and Fingerprints.

09/09/06 Fingerprints

10/01/06 EAD arrives

12/6/06 AOS Interview!! Done for 2 years.

10/22/08 Received I-751

10/24/08 Cashed check

10/29/08 Received NOA1

06/01/09 Permanent Green Card received and conditions Removed

WE ARE DONE!

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Can I please ask why they requested the DNA testing? We are getting ready to petition for my stepson. My husband wasn't married to the child's mother but is named on the child's birth certificate as his father. I emailed the consulate in Jamaica to get information about the DNA testing and they stated that we wouldn't know if the DNA testing would be needed until the interview. Do you think we should go ahead and get the DNA testing done before the interview? I went through all kinds of changes with USCIS trying to get my husband here. It took almost two years for the entire process. I don't want to have the same issues with the child. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Honestly I think it is just what they feel like doing. Her dad is on her birth certificate and we have more than enough paperwork, pictures since she is 3, she is 16 now etc. Multiple trips with both of us and pictures to support those trips etc. First they are requesting school or medical records. If we can not provide those then they want DNA. However, DNA can not be ordered unless they change the paperwork to indicate DNA. The DNA lab said in Minneapolis that they could do it, but sometimes the embassy in Jamaica wont accept it if it has not been ordered, therefore its best to wait until they say to do it, otherwise you could incur paying the money twice.

ITS HERE! Interview scheduled for January 10!!! its such a nice feeling!

NICE GOOD LUCK!

9/06/05 I-129F sent to Nebraska

01/27/06 Received VISA!!

01/28/06 Flew home to MSP!! (POE)

(To see details go to Our Story)

4/24/06 Mailed AOS package to Chicago

5/4/06 EAD Check Cashed

5/9/06 AOS Check Cashed!!!

6/30/06 Work Permit should have been here but mailman sent it back on accident.

9/07/06 InfoPass appointment to expedite new Work Permit and Fingerprints.

09/09/06 Fingerprints

10/01/06 EAD arrives

12/6/06 AOS Interview!! Done for 2 years.

10/22/08 Received I-751

10/24/08 Cashed check

10/29/08 Received NOA1

06/01/09 Permanent Green Card received and conditions Removed

WE ARE DONE!

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Just an update on our situation we had the kid's interview this past week. The interview itself was incrediably short. The IO only asked the kids their name and ages then he told us he had no issues with our case it was just the lack of paperwork of my husband as their father. He said that we could either amend the birth certificates to add my husband's name OR do the DNA. We were pretty sure the DNA would be the fastest so that is what we are in the midst of doing.

On another note the IO was convinced we could do the test locally at the same place we got the medical and that information was also confirmed by the supervisor we talked to when getting our exit papers. Of course when we tried to contact St. Luke's they insisted the kit had to be ordered from the U.S. and that they did not have DNA tests. So we are going through that whole process described by meblue.

I think it is a case by case basis and depends upon the specific person interviewing you but I believe if we had any DNA results in our packet or an amended b/c the kids would have gotten their visas that day.

So that's what's going on with us. Good luck to everyone and lets keep the approvals up and the complications down!

Just an update on our situation we had the kid's interview this past week. The interview itself was incrediably short. The IO only asked the kids their name and ages then he told us he had no issues with our case it was just the lack of paperwork of my husband as their father. He said that we could either amend the birth certificates to add my husband's name OR do the DNA. We were pretty sure the DNA would be the fastest so that is what we are in the midst of doing.

On another note the IO was convinced we could do the test locally at the same place we got the medical and that information was also confirmed by the supervisor we talked to when getting our exit papers. Of course when we tried to contact St. Luke's they insisted the kit had to be ordered from the U.S. and that they did not have DNA tests. So we are going through that whole process described by meblue.

I think it is a case by case basis and depends upon the specific person interviewing you but I believe if we had any DNA results in our packet or an amended b/c the kids would have gotten their visas that day.

So that's what's going on with us. Good luck to everyone and lets keep the approvals up and the complications down!

Glad things are moving along BeeJay!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

I had our boys' I-130 interviews today....APPROVED!!! On to NVC! I am over the moon! They even said they were sending off the petitions to NVC even though their dad is still stuck. He got his I-130 approved last month but now we're waiting to see the immigration judge. At this rate, the boys will have their greencards before their dad! Ecstatic for us all!

HUSBAND'S CASE

9/17/2011 - sent I-13

09/19/2011 - noa1 received

3/16/2012 - case sent to my local USCIS office for additional processing

4/21/2012 - AP. If we haven't heard from them in SIX MONTHS (omg) we can feel free to call them!!! Thanks!

9/20/2012 - Interview scheduled - October 3!!!!

10/3/2012 - Interview went well but she must look at his A-file more before decision.

10/12/2012 - I-130 APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

KIDS' CASES

04/20/2012: NOA107/20/2012: instead of an approval, we got thrown into AP. sigh

11/01/2012: Boys' I-130 interview set for November 28, 2012.

11/28/2012: I-130s APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

NVC

12/14/2012: NVC Received

12/31/2012: Case number/IIN

12/31/2012: DS-3032 sent

01/08/2013: DS-3032 accepted

01/02/2013: AOS bill0

1/03/2013: AOS bill shows PAID

01/04/2013: AOS package sent

01/09/2013: IV bill

01/10/2013: IV bill shows PAID

01/11/2013: IV package sent

01/23/2013: Case complete

02/01/2013: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Lagos

02/22/2013: Embassy received

03/01/2013: Medical

03/20/2013: Interview - was told the boys would have been approved on the spot if they had pics! Errrr :-(

04/15/2013: DNA test

05/15/2013: Emailed embassy BEGGING them to let boys drop off passports for visa insertion. IT WORKED!!!

05/31/2013: Visa in hand

06/02/2013: POE JFK!!!!!!

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Honestly I think it is just what they feel like doing. Her dad is on her birth certificate and we have more than enough paperwork, pictures since she is 3, she is 16 now etc. Multiple trips with both of us and pictures to support those trips etc. First they are requesting school or medical records. If we can not provide those then they want DNA. However, DNA can not be ordered unless they change the paperwork to indicate DNA. The DNA lab said in Minneapolis that they could do it, but sometimes the embassy in Jamaica wont accept it if it has not been ordered, therefore its best to wait until they say to do it, otherwise you could incur paying the money twice.

Thanks for the info. My husband has only been here since June of this year. He has had the child with him for the past three years. The child is only 5 and the biological mother doesn't really have alot to do with him. The child is currently staying with my husbands mother. We have sent money to the grandmother to help assist her with the childs finances since my husband came here. We have kept all the Western Union receipts to verify that my husband is being financially responsible for him while he has been here. Do you think we should get documentation from family members to verify that the child has been with my husband and that he left him with his mother when he came here? I hate USCIS and their rules. It's really like you said, it all depends on what kind of mood there in. I am trying to forsee any issues before they come up. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

NICE GOOD LUCK!

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ITS HERE! Interview scheduled for January 10!!! its such a nice feeling!

Congrats! Glad you finally have a date!

No not at all. Because we can't get the DNA testing as the papers the embassy gave my step daughter only indicate medical or school records requested NOT DNA. They only said tht verbally.

Can you get the school records? Did you speak with Memorial Blood Centers?

Glad things are moving along BeeJay!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

I had our boys' I-130 interviews today....APPROVED!!! On to NVC! I am over the moon! They even said they were sending off the petitions to NVC even though their dad is still stuck. He got his I-130 approved last month but now we're waiting to see the immigration judge. At this rate, the boys will have their greencards before their dad! Ecstatic for us all!

So happy for you and your family! That is the best news! Wishing you a speedy process at NVC!

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Glad things are moving along BeeJay!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

I had our boys' I-130 interviews today....APPROVED!!! On to NVC! I am over the moon! They even said they were sending off the petitions to NVC even though their dad is still stuck. He got his I-130 approved last month but now we're waiting to see the immigration judge. At this rate, the boys will have their greencards before their dad! Ecstatic for us all!

That is fantastic news. I hope u you'll all be home for the holidays.

What questions did they ask the children. We didn't get a DNA test but the hubby is listed on the birth certificate.

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Honestly I think it is just what they feel like doing. Her dad is on her birth certificate and we have more than enough paperwork, pictures since she is 3, she is 16 now etc. Multiple trips with both of us and pictures to support those trips etc. First they are requesting school or medical records. If we can not provide those then they want DNA. However, DNA can not be ordered unless they change the paperwork to indicate DNA. The DNA lab said in Minneapolis that they could do it, but sometimes the embassy in Jamaica wont accept it if it has not been ordered, therefore its best to wait until they say to do it, otherwise you could incur paying the money twice.

NICE GOOD LUCK!

Sweetie! I am so sorry you are still dealing with this instead of enjoying your daughter's company! Just wrong! I hope you get some resolution soon! I just put our angel to bed! We are having a blast. I am having so much fun being her mommy fulltime. We are having lots of firsts! I think I am doing pretty good with her hair! i have 5 hair styles. i'm learning all about detangling, braiding, conditioning, etc... Getting lunches ready and being on time to preschool and work has been going well. I know your daughter is older but I hope you get to have all the joy I am having very soon! I am so grateful for all the support from this group! Couldn't have made it without you all. Hugs to you all!

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Sweetie! I am so sorry you are still dealing with this instead of enjoying your daughter's company! Just wrong! I hope you get some resolution soon! I just put our angel to bed! We are having a blast. I am having so much fun being her mommy fulltime. We are having lots of firsts! I think I am doing pretty good with her hair! i have 5 hair styles. i'm learning all about detangling, braiding, conditioning, etc... Getting lunches ready and being on time to preschool and work has been going well. I know your daughter is older but I hope you get to have all the joy I am having very soon! I am so grateful for all the support from this group! Couldn't have made it without you all. Hugs to you all!

What a sweet and wonderful post luvwtrNamy. Thanks for the update.

Much happiness to your family!

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What a sweet and wonderful post luvwtrNamy. Thanks for the update.

Much happiness to your family!

@luvwtrNamy, so glad you posted. I'm so happy for you and glad thing are going so well. Our little one turned 3 years old today. We were hoping she would be here by now but i know it will be soon. So glad others on this forum are moving along in this process. It is so helpful to see everyones stories and also gives all of us hope that one day we will be able to bring our little ones home with us too. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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My stepsons I130 was approved Nov 14. It took 4 and a half months even with a rfe not to bad.now I'm just waiting for a reply from the NVC.good luck everyone.

Welcome and congrats! Do you have a case number from NVC yet?

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Thankyou! I havnt received anything yet

You don't need to wait for them to contact you. You can call them at (603) 334-0700 M-F 7am-12am (EST) to check on your status and get your case number and "Invoice Identification Number" so you can start paying fees and get moving with the process. You'll also want to email your choice of agent to NVC DS 3032 template

I suggest you also check out the NVC vj wiki and the NVC Dec thread

Good luck

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