Waiting is hard....

[taal 28]

I prepared all my paperwork for my NVC phase... I was approved for my I-130 September 5th. So I keep calling NVC but they have not recieved my case. I am curious... I booked my ticket for India in November-Jan... Spending time with my husband...

1.Will this NVC phase be completed by then?

2.And what should I take with me to India, documents? I am hoping I can be present for his interview?

3.Is this wishful thinking?

4.Should I post pone my trip until this process is over?

FYI-I have never been to India in the Winter, only during the summer twice (for my engagment, 2010, and wedding,2012) in excruciating heat and humidity... It was fun but overwhelming....I really don't want to stay more then three months... But do start school in late January..... So just curious, don't want to get denied again for lack of proof/evidence...

I am well aware of the fact, that even though I have no one in India, besides my spouse and his family, I do get home sick and miss my familiar surroundings and family and friends. Its hard being dependent in a country that you have to adjust yourself for specific norms, especially as a woman... But this is the journey that one takes when marrying someone in a differnt country.... As I'm writting this its crystal clear that I'm hessitant to go there myself, but can someone blame me.....Its hard...Any ways back to the topic.....

Would really appreciate someone answering these questions.....

Thanks...

[Saylin 1,605]

I prepared all my paperwork for my NVC phase... I was approved for my I-130 September 5th. So I keep calling NVC but they have not recieved my case. I am curious... I booked my ticket for India in November-Jan... Spending time with my husband...

1.Will this NVC phase be completed by then?

2.And what should I take with me to India, documents? I am hoping I can be present for his interview?

3.Is this wishful thinking?

4.Should I post pone my trip until this process is over?

FYI-I have never been to India in the Winter, only during the summer twice (for my engagment, 2010, and wedding,2012) in excruciating heat and humidity... It was fun but overwhelming....I really don't want to stay more then three months... But do start school in late January..... So just curious, don't want to get denied again for lack of proof/evidence...

I am well aware of the fact, that even though I have no one in India, besides my spouse and his family, I do get home sick and miss my familiar surroundings and family and friends. Its hard being dependent in a country that you have to adjust yourself for specific norms, especially as a woman... But this is the journey that one takes when marrying someone in a differnt country.... As I'm writting this its crystal clear that I'm hessitant to go there myself, but can someone blame me.....Its hard...Any ways back to the topic.....

Would really appreciate someone answering these questions.....

Thanks...

1. This is mainly dependent upon YOU and how long you take to gather documents for the AOS and IV packages. If you have everything prepared (and it gets accepted on the first go-around), then you can be done with NVC in as little as a month from the time the case number is assigned. If this does happen, you might even have an interview date for BEFORE your planned trip (or while you're there).

2. As the petitioner, you don't really need to bring any documents. The only thing I can think of would be proof of relationship evidence (if you have it and not the beneficiary). And being allowed inside the interview varies by consulate/embassy. At Montreal, the petitioner is most certainly allowed.

3. Is what wishful thinking?

4. You can do whatever you want. But remember, if you finish with the NVC process by the end of October, you can expect an interview for sometime near the end of this year. If you book a trip that lasts till the end of January, you'll be spending around a month or more (if approved at the interview) extra than needed, but this might not be a con if you want to enjoy your time together in India. Other couples want to move asap after getting their visa.

[john531 3]

1. This is mainly dependent upon YOU and how long you take to gather documents for the AOS and IV packages. If you have everything prepared (and it gets accepted on the first go-around), then you can be done with NVC in as little as a month from the time the case number is assigned. If this does happen, you might even have an interview date for BEFORE your planned trip (or while you're there).

2. As the petitioner, you don't really need to bring any documents. The only thing I can think of would be proof of relationship evidence (if you have it and not the beneficiary). And being allowed inside the interview varies by consulate/embassy. At Montreal, the petitioner is most certainly allowed.

3. Is what wishful thinking?

4. You can do whatever you want. But remember, if you finish with the NVC process by the end of October, you can expect an interview for sometime near the end of this year. If you book a trip that lasts till the end of January, you'll be spending around a month or more (if approved at the interview) extra than needed, but this might not be a con if you want to enjoy your time together in India. Other couples want to move asap after getting their visa.

Hi, saylin how are you? you previous posts are really helpful to me. But my question is i got NOA 2 dated 21st august, 2012. My wife keep calling to NVC everyday. USCIS take only 67 days to complete from NOA 1 TO NOA 2. So, what should we have to do? NVC said to my wife they are generating as per computer schedule. Please any guidance.

[john531 3]

I prepared all my paperwork for my NVC phase... I was approved for my I-130 September 5th. So I keep calling NVC but they have not recieved my case. I am curious... I booked my ticket for India in November-Jan... Spending time with my husband...

1.Will this NVC phase be completed by then?

2.And what should I take with me to India, documents? I am hoping I can be present for his interview?

3.Is this wishful thinking?

4.Should I post pone my trip until this process is over?

FYI-I have never been to India in the Winter, only during the summer twice (for my engagment, 2010, and wedding,2012) in excruciating heat and humidity... It was fun but overwhelming....I really don't want to stay more then three months... But do start school in late January..... So just curious, don't want to get denied again for lack of proof/evidence...

I am well aware of the fact, that even though I have no one in India, besides my spouse and his family, I do get home sick and miss my familiar surroundings and family and friends. Its hard being dependent in a country that you have to adjust yourself for specific norms, especially as a woman... But this is the journey that one takes when marrying someone in a differnt country.... As I'm writting this its crystal clear that I'm hessitant to go there myself, but can someone blame me.....Its hard...Any ways back to the topic.....

Would really appreciate someone answering these questions.....

Thanks...

Same here, I got my NOA 2 on 21 august 2012. But didn't received yet NVC case number.

[kpatel 3]

Same here, I got my NOA 2 on 21 august 2012. But didn't received yet NVC case number.

I got NOA2 on 30th July and received case number (was calling NVC daily) on 20th August.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi, saylin how are you? you previous posts are really helpful to me. But my question is i got NOA 2 dated 21st august, 2012. My wife keep calling to NVC everyday. USCIS take only 67 days to complete from NOA 1 TO NOA 2. So, what should we have to do? NVC said to my wife they are generating as per computer schedule. Please any guidance.

Click on the last two links in my signature and do some reading. You should be getting your case number any day now. Call NVC once a day, everyday.

[taal 28]

1. This is mainly dependent upon YOU and how long you take to gather documents for the AOS and IV packages. If you have everything prepared (and it gets accepted on the first go-around), then you can be done with NVC in as little as a month from the time the case number is assigned. If this does happen, you might even have an interview date for BEFORE your planned trip (or while you're there).

2. As the petitioner, you don't really need to bring any documents. The only thing I can think of would be proof of relationship evidence (if you have it and not the beneficiary). And being allowed inside the interview varies by consulate/embassy. At Montreal, the petitioner is most certainly allowed.

3. Is what wishful thinking?

4. You can do whatever you want. But remember, if you finish with the NVC process by the end of October, you can expect an interview for sometime near the end of this year. If you book a trip that lasts till the end of January, you'll be spending around a month or more (if approved at the interview) extra than needed, but this might not be a con if you want to enjoy your time together in India. Other couples want to move asap after getting their visa.

So I gave them my email as well as my husbands email and they said it would take about 20 days for them to email me choice of agent form as well as the bills and fees page..... DO I wait or go ahead and pay the fees??? I have yet not recieved an email but have my invoice # and Case #...Yeah I kept calling they recieved it yestersday....6 business days....

THaNKS- Just got off the phone with NVC and they have recieved my case... YEah!!!!!!!!

I found out I will be able to attend the interview... ANd your right I do get to spend time with my husband I mean theses past 3 months have been hard....

Wishful thinking was I be able to get the interview right away once the NVC step is complete...INdia can be slower then other countries....

Same here, I got my NOA 2 on 21 august 2012. But didn't received yet NVC case number.

Keep calling them gkanki....I did and finally got mine...Its worth it my I-130 was approved on the 5th of this month.....

Wait has your i-130 been approved yet?

[taal 28]

Click on the last two links in my signature and do some reading. You should be getting your case number any day now. Call NVC once a day, everyday.

Saylin- I have your form steps visa journey saved on my comp as a tab...As I was calling the nvc today i opened that for guidence... Thanks a lot for that very informative.....LIfe saver......

[Saylin 1,605]

So I gave them my email as well as my husbands email and they said it would take about 20 days for them to email me choice of agent form as well as the bills and fees page..... DO I wait or go ahead and pay the fees??? I have yet not recieved an email but have my invoice # and Case #...Yeah I kept calling they recieved it yestersday....6 business days....

THaNKS- Just got off the phone with NVC and they have recieved my case... YEah!!!!!!!!

I found out I will be able to attend the interview... ANd your right I do get to spend time with my husband I mean theses past 3 months have been hard....

Wishful thinking was I be able to get the interview right away once the NVC step is complete...INdia can be slower then other countries....

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You can't pay the AOS fee until it's invoiced. And the IV fee will NOT be invoiced until NVC has received, reviewed, accepted, and added your DS-3032 to the case file.

If you have your case number, go ahead and email the DS-3032. The template is in the second to last link in my signature

I believe for India it's around 2 months from case complete to interview date. India is actually not that slow like you may think. There are other countries that are indeed slow (read: it takes MONTHS to receive an interview date after case complete).

Saylin- I have your form steps visa journey saved on my comp as a tab...As I was calling the nvc today i opened that for guidence... Thanks a lot for that very informative.....LIfe saver......

You're welcome