Is there a time limit after I-130 approval?

[bestofboth 1]

Hi,

Please could somebody tell me, once the I-130 is approved, is the alien relative required to initiate the visa application process within a certain time limit? My mum is panicking about not being ready to move on time, but I'm sure they would give you at least a month or two right?...

Thanks!

[Hypnos 6,578]

I believe you have a year to complete the NVC portion before they permanently close the case.

[dwheels76 5,469]

Hi,

Please could somebody tell me, once the I-130 is approved, is the alien relative required to initiate the visa application process within a certain time limit? My mum is panicking about not being ready to move on time, but I'm sure they would give you at least a month or two right?...

Thanks!

Long as you make contact with NVC within a year of your petition gets there. And you still have 6 months after Visa interview approval to arrive in US. So you can stretch this out a while.

[bestofboth 1]

I believe you have a year to complete the NVC portion before they permanently close the case.

Long as you make contact with NVC within a year of your petition gets there. And you still have 6 months after Visa interview approval to arrive in US. So you can stretch this out a while.

Oh that's great, thanks! This is slightly off-topic, but do either of you know whether I would need to remain resident in the US during the NVC phase? I know I need to be here during the I-130 part. Thanks again...

[dwheels76 5,469]

Oh that's great, thanks! This is slightly off-topic, but do either of you know whether I would need to remain resident in the US during the NVC phase? I know I need to be here during the I-130 part. Thanks again...

You are free to move about the world.

This is what will happen sometime in about 2 to 4 weeks your petition should arrive at NVC and in about 2 weeks from there a case# assigned (they have been real slow lately). Most are told to call after NOA2 approval in a week and keep calling every few days to get case#.

Here is the NVC filers thread read Post #1 and Post #2 to prepare your self. And congratulations on the Citizenship.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417050-nvc-filers-march-2013/

[bestofboth 1]

You are free to move about the world.

This is what will happen sometime in about 2 to 4 weeks your petition should arrive at NVC and in about 2 weeks from there a case# assigned (they have been real slow lately). Most are told to call after NOA2 approval in a week and keep calling every few days to get case#.

Here is the NVC filers thread read Post #1 and Post #2 to prepare your self. And congratulations on the Citizenship.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417050-nvc-filers-march-2013/

Thanks!

[Darnell 8,479]

Oh that's great, thanks! This is slightly off-topic, but do either of you know whether I would need to remain resident in the US during the NVC phase? I know I need to be here during the I-130 part. Thanks again...

huh ? Are you chasing a visa or an adjustment of status thingie ?

Both lead to a greencard, but AOS not have NVC processing or a consular interview.

What are your plans, really ?

[bestofboth 1]

huh ? Are you chasing a visa or an adjustment of status thingie ?

Both lead to a greencard, but AOS not have NVC processing or a consular interview.

What are your plans, really ?

I'm already out here and just got my citizenship. I'd like to bring my mum out from the UK, but I'm wondering if I have to stay in america throughout the whole process or if i can leave while it's still going on...

[SerenityNOW 11]

I'm already out here and just got my citizenship. I'd like to bring my mum out from the UK, but I'm wondering if I have to stay in america throughout the whole process or if i can leave while it's still going on...

The second post that dhwheels76 provided (NVC filers thread) has FAQs about the petitioner not residing in the US. Maybe that will help? BUT if you maintain a residence in the US, it shouldn't be a problem at all (that is what I did when I sponsored my husband; I lived in Bulgaria for 6 months but kept an address here). This is from the FAQs (AOS here is "Affadavit of Support"):

You'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 5 and 6) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

FORM I-1864

No. 15 Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:

• Maintained my XXXX voter registration

• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box

• Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union

• Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank

• Maintained my XXXX drivers license

• Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX

• Maintained my US investment account with XXXX

• Maintained my US PO box

• Maintained licensure by the XXXX

• Maintained membership in the XXXX

• Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Voter registration card showing permanent US address

• XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address

• XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address

• Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address

• Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address

• XXXX license currently up to date

• Renewal of XXXX membership

• County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:

• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in

• Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school

• Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car

• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:

• Lease agreement for our house

• Email from schools regarding registration requirements

• Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry

• Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

NAME