F2A is Current. What to do now?

[Ana & Cesar 5]

Thanks anyways.. I saw that topic while browsing and checking on my status. It has nothing to do with my case but will be a big help to my friend. They are not VJ member but will advise them to do so. I saw an ad on TFC(Filipino channel) about F2A, Atty Gurfinkel was saying that regardless of status, F2A can now avail of this great opportunity for all with pending I-130.

[KIMMMMMM 0]

yes u have to wait untill nvc received your case from the service center, but it will be very helpful if you get all the required docs ready including passport and police certificate on hand. this way soon they ask you will be able to send it to them. they should call nvc everyday and as soon as they create a case # they should give them their email as a communication source. thanks

Thanks so much. Makes more sense now.

So just to summarize things up, they need to wait until NVC assigns a case number for their application and while it's being processed, they can get their requirements ready.

So in a sense they are not affected by the CURRENT status of the Visa Bulletin unless a case number has been assigned to them and a communication with them has been established by the NVC?

[shak057 0]

Thanks so much. Makes more sense now.

So just to summarize things up, they need to wait until NVC assigns a case number for their application and while it's being processed, they can get their requirements ready.

So in a sense they are not affected by the CURRENT status of the Visa Bulletin unless a case number has been assigned to them and a communication with them has been established by the NVC?

i suggest they should not wait for the case to be start processing by nvc but they should get ready all the documents with in the next four weeks if possible........and their case will be affected only if they can complete thier case while visa bulletin shows current. but if they can not complete their case on time and visa bulletin shows a cut off date( which is not current for them) then they have to wait until their priority date becomes current........so they should be ready with everything

[KIMMMMMM 0]

i suggest they should not wait for the case to be start processing by nvc but they should get ready all the documents with in the next four weeks if possible........and their case will be affected only if they can complete thier case while visa bulletin shows current. but if they can not complete their case on time and visa bulletin shows a cut off date( which is not current for them) then they have to wait until their priority date becomes current........so they should be ready with everything

Yes, they're getting things ready now. But what I mean is they need to complete their documents while waiting for a notification from the NVC asking them for the documents?

Or should they call the NVC and inquire about their application if a case number has been assigned? She is already 21 years old last April 2013 and they are anxious she may have aged-out that's why they want to start processing their documents. It's almost the same case as mine. I'm 22 when I went to the US and the only reason I still got covered is because I was granted under CSPA.

[shak057 0]

Question regarding this topic? What if the person who was being petitioned is out of status but has a pending I-130 with I-797 receipt? Can we now file I-485 and I-765 now that the F2A is current? This is a question for my a friend of mine. Anyone who can answer, pls. do so and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

has to have a approved i-130 and living in the us legally then u can file AOS

[aaron2020 11,651]

has to have a approved i-130 and living in the us legally then u can file AOS

Incorrect.

An F2a beneficiary does not need an approved I-130 to file the I-485 on August 1.

The F2a only has to be in the US legally with a visa.

Those on the VWP or are here out of status are not eligible to adjust (thanks Xtophermerchant).

An F2a beneficiary with a visa legally in the US can file to adjust even when the I-130 has not been approved.