how long is the waiting time at NVC after I-130 is approved?

[IlonaLannon85 0]

Hi all,

Me and my husband have filed for consular processing and have applied for I-130.

After being waiting for 13 months to have I-130 approved. It finally happened!!! A big rock just fell off my shoulders.

As far as I know the USCIS will now forward the application to NVC, but how long can this take until my husband will receive the documents for AOS?

how far back does my husband have to show his tax returns?

Much appreciated for any answers!

Thanks, Ilona

[Ryan H 3,855]

To get the semantics out of the way, an I-130 is a petition form that is filed, not something that is applied for. Also, USCIS will be forwarding a petition, not an application.

To answer your questions, allow two weeks for the file to be transferred before starting to contact the NVC. It can take 20-30 business days before a case number is received (I had to wait 37 calender days before I got my case number from the NVC).

Don't wait for the NVC to send anything, be proactive and call them to obtain the case number. In the meantime, start preparing the needed documents for the applicable packages. Most of the information you need to know for the NVC can be found in the first two posts of this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472916-nvc-filers-january-2014/

[mrs adnan 8]

Good luck Bcoz I got approved on Dec 27 and nvc received it Jan 13 and since that just waiting for the case number to get things done.

[IlonaLannon85 0]

Thanks! Then we will wait another week or so util callinv to chase up on a case number

[Darnell 8,479]

alas, there are 3 chunks of waiting time for NVC,after I-130 approval:

[assumption, petitioner is USCitizen, chasing CR-1 or IR-1]

1. transit time from USCIS to NVC - 2 weeks to 11 weeks, depending on which office adjudicated the I-130.

2. NVC Doc intake and fees processing - you two control the pace here. You mention NVC sending the petitioner AOS documents? no need for that, as that form is downloadable instantly (google I-864 for the form). Going as fast as possible, you still have to wait on the queues for review at NVC, so figure 7 to 8 weeks if'n you two go as fast as possible; NVC gives you up to 2 years to compete the NVC Doc Intake process.

3. case complete at NVC to scheduling to interview appointment - another 2 to 3 months.

what's next, for today? study the contents of the link posted at post #2.

Edited January 28, 2014 by Darnell

[I am Mrs.Riggs 0]

I just got my case number from NVC about 32days after my I130 was approved.

[pushbrk 13,374]

To get the semantics out of the way, an I-130 is a petition form that is filed, not something that is applied for. Also, USCIS will be forwarding a petition, not an application.

To answer your questions, allow two weeks for the file to be transferred before starting to contact the NVC. It can take 20-30 business days before a case number is received (I had to wait 37 calender days before I got my case number from the NVC).

Don't wait for the NVC to send anything, be proactive and call them to obtain the case number. In the meantime, start preparing the needed documents for the applicable packages. Most of the information you need to know for the NVC can be found in the first two posts of this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472916-nvc-filers-january-2014/

Correct. NVC is not a time for "waiting". It's a time for action, starting about two weeks after petition approval.

[wjones4736966 8]

Ilona, did you receive your case number yet? If so, I'm curious how long it took to get it and move on to the next steps in the process. I've been anxiously waiting to hear from the NVC about my wife and stepson, and called there to inquire about 10 days ago. They told me the I-130 petitions were approved by USCIS on 2/18, arrived at NVC on 3/10, and then would be entered in the computer system within six weeks (ugh), by 4/21. So now we're just waiting, and wonder if there's any action I can take now to help the process along more quickly. I suppose I'll call again tomorrow and ask if they can give me a case number, but I'd welcome any other suggestions!

Thanks, Bill

[NorthernLights 4]

Waiting is tough.It took me about 5 weeks from the NVC getting the case to getting a case # assigned.

I received an email with my case # and AOS bill.

Recieved 24 Feb, Case number email 31 March.

[PallasAthena 101]

The NVC received my case on 2/21 and finally generated my numbers on 3/26. Everything was paid off, electronic forms filled out, and both the AOS and IV were sent off to the NVC last week. The latest piece of mail to arrive at the NVC was the IV packet, which arrived on 4/3. The ball is now in their court. I am waiting for the NVC to input the packets into the system. I'm guessing this will take at least two - three weeks.