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how long does nvc usually take to process to 'case complete?'

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semidevil   12

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I know that once NVC approves, they send the entire packet to the u.s consulate of the respective country, it's up to the timeframe of the individual country to set the interview...but I'm wondering, from I130 approval to NVC approval, about how long can the wait take?

This is assuming, once we get I130 approval, we call to try to get the case number and immediately ship the documents out when appropriate (No RFEs)

Just trying to gauge if I get my I130 approval in March, can NVC complete it by Mid April or May....

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I know that once NVC approves, they send the entire packet to the u.s consulate of the respective country, it's up to the timeframe of the individual country to set the interview...but I'm wondering, from I130 approval to NVC approval, about how long can the wait take?

This is assuming, once we get I130 approval, we call to try to get the case number and immediately ship the documents out when appropriate (No RFEs)

Just trying to gauge if I get my I130 approval in March, can NVC complete it by Mid April or May....

K1 or F2A?

Check my timeline along with others. I got an RFE so wasted one month. I'd say 2-3 months to get an interview date and 3-4 months for your spouse to be here with you ( with no RFE or delay in getting interview dates)

Good Luck

I-130 (California Service Center) / Category: F2A / Priority Date: Sep 6rd, 2013

I-130
2013-09-01 : I-130 Sent

  • 2013-09-03: I-130 Received
  • 2013-09-06: NOA-1
  • 2013-10-01: NOA2 approved (SMS and email from USCIS

2013-10-06: NOA2 (Hardcopy)

NVC
2013-10-15: NVC received the case

2013-10-21: Case Number , Invoice Number and BIN received

  • 2013-10-24: Choice of Agent (DS 261) filled. (AOS, IV fee not available yet)
  • 2013-10-25: Email to pay AOS fee
  • 2013-10-28: AOS payment available and paid
  • 2013-10-30: AOS Shows as "Paid"
  • 2013-11-01: Mailed i864 docs
  • 2013-11-01: IV fee available and paid
  • 2013-11-01: AOS Docs received at NVC ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-04 IV Supporting Docs mailed ( IV payment still shows as IN PROCESS...but moneys already withdrawn from account)
  • 2013-11-06 IV Supporting Docs received ( Based on USPS tracking )
  • 2013-11-07: IV Shows as "PAID"

2013-11-07: Received/Entered both AOS and IV in the system for review.

  • 2013-11-08: DS 260 completes and submitted.

2013-12-05: Received checklist for AOS

In Part 4. Information on the Sponsor, please correct the following...

[x] Item 12. As the petitioner sponsoring your spouse or child, you must indicate whether or not you are currently on active duty in the U.S. armed services.

In Part 6. Sponsor's Income and Employment, please correct the following...

[x] Item 10. The current annual household income must equal the sum of items 5, 6.c., 7.c., 8.c., and 9.c.

  • 2013-12-05: Sent checklist response for AOS
  • 2013-12-07: Received "false checklist": IV Docs reviewed and accepted

2013-12-11: Entered checklist for AOS into system

2014-01-06: Case Complete per call to NVC.

2014-01-29: Interview Date assigned

2014-02-03: CEAC site updated to "In Transit"

2014-03-04: Interview Date

2014-03-04: VISA APPROVED. pickup on 2013-03-06

Thanks to all
GLTA

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dwheels76   5,468

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I know that once NVC approves, they send the entire packet to the u.s consulate of the respective country, it's up to the timeframe of the individual country to set the interview...but I'm wondering, from I130 approval to NVC approval, about how long can the wait take?

This is assuming, once we get I130 approval, we call to try to get the case number and immediately ship the documents out when appropriate (No RFEs)

Just trying to gauge if I get my I130 approval in March, can NVC complete it by Mid April or May....

This is incorrect. For a IR1/CR1 (if thats what your I-130) visa after Case Complete (There is no NVC approval. They review and accept). Then you get case Complete and are put in the interview queue. Your case-file stays at NVC (unless its an expedite) until a interview is scheduled.

By mid April unlikely because one its taking 2 to 8 weeks for your petition to even get to NVC than inputted in system and a case# generated is another wait. Expect 2 months at least at NVC (you may get lucky and your case-file and case# gets done faster).

Then as you say no checklist you are waiting for a slot at your embassy. I admin over the case complete interview thread so if I knew your embassy I could give you a guesstimate how long they take. some embassies you may be waiting 2 to 6 months for a date.

So to help us help you what Visa type IR1/CR1, F2A and what embassy?

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