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matrix00100   2

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I submitted I-130 to sponsor my mom and dad to come to US to live. I'm a USC. I submitted the applications on January 14 and saw they cashed my check on January 18. I read through different forum as well as the Department of State website regarding to consular processing. However, can you guys give me step by step process? When I should fill out which forms etc? Should I ask my parents to prepare police record ahead of times etc.? I like to hear from personal experience rather than reading on the website. Thank you so much for your time.

USCIS

Jan 14, 2014 - Sent I-130 applications for my mom and dad to Phoenix Lockbox

Jan 15, 2014 - Received and forwarded to Nebraska Service Center

Jan 20, 2014 - Online status update with email and text receipt numbers

Jan 23, 2014 - NOA 1 with priority date Jan 15, 2104

June 5, 2014 - Both parents' application APPROVED!!!!!!!

NVC

June 11, 2014 - Received email from USCIS that they shipped my petitions to NVC

June 17, 2014 - USCIS shipped the physical petitions to NVC

June 23, 2014 - Called NVC and they received our petitions.
July 7, 2014 - Called NVC and got case number and invoice number for both parents
July 7, 2014 - DS-261 filled out for both parents.

July 8, 2014 - AOS fee available and online payment made.

July 10, 2014 - AOS fee showed "PAID"

July 10, 2014 - DS-260 completed for both parents

July 10, 2014 - CEAC website indicated that both parents' petition sent to Ho Chi Minh City Consulate

July 11, 2014 - NVC operator confirmed that their petitions were shipped to the consulate.

July 28, 2014 - Interview scheduled - APPROVED!!!

July 31,2014- Visa issued showed on CEAC.

August 4, 2014- Visa in hands!!!

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Should I fill out form DS-3032 and ask my parents to sign it? I will take time for them to mail it back to me. On the top of form DS-3032, it said "Please case the barcode strip here before mailing to NVC". What does that mean? Does it mean I have to wait for the NVC to send me DS-3032 with the barcode or should I do it now? Thank you for your help.

USCIS

Jan 14, 2014 - Sent I-130 applications for my mom and dad to Phoenix Lockbox

Jan 15, 2014 - Received and forwarded to Nebraska Service Center

Jan 20, 2014 - Online status update with email and text receipt numbers

Jan 23, 2014 - NOA 1 with priority date Jan 15, 2104

June 5, 2014 - Both parents' application APPROVED!!!!!!!

NVC

June 11, 2014 - Received email from USCIS that they shipped my petitions to NVC

June 17, 2014 - USCIS shipped the physical petitions to NVC

June 23, 2014 - Called NVC and they received our petitions.
July 7, 2014 - Called NVC and got case number and invoice number for both parents
July 7, 2014 - DS-261 filled out for both parents.

July 8, 2014 - AOS fee available and online payment made.

July 10, 2014 - AOS fee showed "PAID"

July 10, 2014 - DS-260 completed for both parents

July 10, 2014 - CEAC website indicated that both parents' petition sent to Ho Chi Minh City Consulate

July 11, 2014 - NVC operator confirmed that their petitions were shipped to the consulate.

July 28, 2014 - Interview scheduled - APPROVED!!!

July 31,2014- Visa issued showed on CEAC.

August 4, 2014- Visa in hands!!!

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hi

first of all, did you send 2 i130s? parent's petitions are filed separately, there are no derivatives. each one will be filed separately. and also you have to wait until the i130 is approved and sent to the NVC, it will be several months for that, maybe 5 to 7 months or more

read the guides to be familiar with the process

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Darnell   8,478

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I like to hear from personal experience rather than reading on the website. .

Suggest you get on a PC, come back and read in THIS Sub-Forum, when you can make the time.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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@Aleful: I sent two applications one for my mom and one for my dad. I want to prepare ahead of time for all require documents to speed up the process.

@Darnell: I read all the process from various post. I have a pretty good idea what I should do. However, I want to check with people that went through the process to check if I understand right. That's the whole point of this forum right?

USCIS

Jan 14, 2014 - Sent I-130 applications for my mom and dad to Phoenix Lockbox

Jan 15, 2014 - Received and forwarded to Nebraska Service Center

Jan 20, 2014 - Online status update with email and text receipt numbers

Jan 23, 2014 - NOA 1 with priority date Jan 15, 2104

June 5, 2014 - Both parents' application APPROVED!!!!!!!

NVC

June 11, 2014 - Received email from USCIS that they shipped my petitions to NVC

June 17, 2014 - USCIS shipped the physical petitions to NVC

June 23, 2014 - Called NVC and they received our petitions.
July 7, 2014 - Called NVC and got case number and invoice number for both parents
July 7, 2014 - DS-261 filled out for both parents.

July 8, 2014 - AOS fee available and online payment made.

July 10, 2014 - AOS fee showed "PAID"

July 10, 2014 - DS-260 completed for both parents

July 10, 2014 - CEAC website indicated that both parents' petition sent to Ho Chi Minh City Consulate

July 11, 2014 - NVC operator confirmed that their petitions were shipped to the consulate.

July 28, 2014 - Interview scheduled - APPROVED!!!

July 31,2014- Visa issued showed on CEAC.

August 4, 2014- Visa in hands!!!

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Should I fill out form DS-3032 and ask my parents to sign it? I will take time for them to mail it back to me. On the top of form DS-3032, it said "Please case the barcode strip here before mailing to NVC". What does that mean? Does it mean I have to wait for the NVC to send me DS-3032 with the barcode or should I do it now? Thank you for your help.

The police report should NOT be done too far ahead of time. It is time sensitive. It is only good for 6months Who knows how long your case will be at the USCIS office. What we did was wait for our approval at USCIS then went to get the police report. There is 2-4 weeks for your case to be transfered between USCIS and NVC. SO this is a good time to get the report done then can send it to NVC after your fees have been paid and they are ready for you to mail them your paperwork.

11-28-2010 - Married

USCIS:
03/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
03/18/2013 - NOA1

06/05/2013 RFE issued

06/25/2013 RFE recieved in mail

06/28/2013 RFE requested docs. sent to USCIS from abroad

07/08/2013 RFE entered into USCIS system as received and "RFE Review" status online

07/16/2013 NOA2 received by email

07/19/2013 Email from USCIS stating case file has been sent to NVC

07/27/2013 Hard copy of NOA2 recieved abroad (Vietnam) by mail

NVC:
08/02/2013 Received NVC case number via email

08/02/2013 Sent DS-3032 via emial

08/05/2013 Paid AOS ($88) fee

08/19/2013 DS-3032 accepted by NVC

08/26/2013 Paid IV ($230) fee

09/04/2013 Completed new DS-260 Online in place of the old (DS-230 paper form)

09/10/2013 I-864 Sent

10/04/2013 Check list

11/02/2013 Check list

12/14/2013 Case Complete

12/30/2013 Interview Scheduled for Feb 25 2014

US Consulate HCMC, Vietnam

02/25/2014 I-R1 Immigrant Visa interview (APPROVED!!)

03/06/2014 Visa delivered

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@Aleful: I sent two applications one for my mom and one for my dad. I want to prepare ahead of time for all require documents to speed up the process.

@Darnell: I read all the process from various post. I have a pretty good idea what I should do. However, I want to check with people that went through the process to check if I understand right. That's the whole point of this forum right?

but but - folk here already documented what they did, prior to your post, in other posts.

Should I fill out form DS-3032 and ask my parents to sign it? I will take time for them to mail it back to me. On the top of form DS-3032, it said "Please case the barcode strip here before mailing to NVC". What does that mean? Does it mean I have to wait for the NVC to send me DS-3032 with the barcode or should I do it now? Thank you for your help.

ds-3032 and ds-230 no longer used.

ds-3032 replaced by online form ds-261 and ds-230 replaced by online form ds-260. It's cool, you have some time to study at the NVC website for the next stage.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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aaron2020   11,651

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I like to hear from personal experience rather than reading on the website.

This is a Do-It-Yourself website. It's not a Others-Do-It-For You because you are too lazy to read and do the research yourself.

If you want the process spoon fed to you and have someone else do the work, then you need to hire an attorney to file for you.

The answers to your questions are on this website, you have to read if you want the answers. Many people have already posted their personal experience.

Don't expect people to give you a roadmap when you are too lazy to do the work and rather have others do it for you.

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