I want to know what happens after the i-129f is approved and sent to NVC!

[eveliin28 0]

Hi everyone im new to Visa Journey and decided to join in to learn from other people experiences with i-129f.

its embarrassing asking this online i have a attorney doing everything for me but we just dont seem to get any information by him. By the way im right now in Mexico and my husband filled out everything in the US.

On August 4th, 2014 i got the email saying that my i-130 & i-129f were both approved at the same time, the waiting was almost 6 months long til i got the approval.Then on August 8th i got another e-mail saying that my i-129f was sent to NVC. On August 11th i got another e-mail saying that my i-130 was sent to NVC. And ever since i havent heard anything. My question is How much longer is the i-129f going to take in the NVC?

[HettyandSaid 18]

Since both were approved, they will close the I129f and continue with the I130. NVC is backlogged now and are telling people the time may be longer than 30 days to get your case number. The normal processing time at NVC right now is 60 days.

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[NikLR 13,227]

You need to call the NVC in about 2 weeks to find out.

[eveliin28 0]

Since both were approved, they will close the I129f and continue with the I130. NVC is backlogged now and are telling people the time may be longer than 30 days to get your case number. The normal processing time at NVC right now is 60 days.

You are correct i called my attorney today and i finally had the chance to speak to him and he said that we might have to wait up to 60 days for i-130 and we need to get a letter from NVC where its going to let us know if the i-129f went through or if it was automatically closed!.. when should i call NVC to find out if they have recieved my packages?

[NikLR 13,227]

You are correct i called my attorney today and i finally had the chance to speak to him and he said that we might have to wait up to 60 days for i-130 and we need to get a letter from NVC where its going to let us know if the i-129f went through or if it was automatically closed!.. when should i call NVC to find out if they have recieved my packages?

you can try but it normally takes at least 2 weeks for the packages to get to the NVC from the USCIS and sometimes up to 8 weeks.

[HettyandSaid 18]

Like NLR says..2 weeks up to 8 weeks..

If you want to call to see if they received your package, you can, they may not have your case number ready yet, but they can verify they received your packet.

I would call each week until you get a case number. For me, I got a letter stating about my I129f was being closed after my I130 was sent to NVC.

[eveliin28 0]

Like NLR says..2 weeks up to 8 weeks..

If you want to call to see if they received your package, you can, they may not have your case number ready yet, but they can verify they received your packet.

I would call each week until you get a case number. For me, I got a letter stating about my I129f was being closed after my I130 was sent to NVC.

Okay, im going to call tomorrow and see what they have to say. Do i have to wait the 60 days for the k3 visa packet to be sent to the consulate in mexico?

Thank you for your help, I see that a lot of people are at the same page so it makes me stronger

[HettyandSaid 18]

Okay, im going to call tomorrow and see what they have to say. Do i have to wait the 60 days for the k3 visa packet to be sent to the consulate in mexico?

Thank you for your help, I see that a lot of people are at the same page so it makes me stronger

are you talking about the I864? and the papers that go with that? If so, those papers will be sent to NVC after you have paid the fees online for them. (you need your case number and an invoice number to do this) Once completed with the NVC the approved papers will then be sent to the consulate by NVC.

Here is a link that may help you. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/508139-nvc-filers-august-2014/ you can also view others timelines as well!

and this site is great. there are a lot of others going through the same thing. It helps to have the VJ support system!

Edited August 19, 2014 by HettyandSaid

[NikLR 13,227]

Okay, im going to call tomorrow and see what they have to say. Do i have to wait the 60 days for the k3 visa packet to be sent to the consulate in mexico?

Thank you for your help, I see that a lot of people are at the same page so it makes me stronger

really you'll have to wait to find out which path you're even on before you can make plans. The NVC can still close the k3 path to you.

[Rudy & Keren 7]

Hi everyone im new to Visa Journey and decided to join in to learn from other people experiences with i-129f.

its embarrassing asking this online i have a attorney doing everything for me but we just dont seem to get any information by him. By the way im right now in Mexico and my husband filled out everything in the US.

On August 4th, 2014 i got the email saying that my i-130 & i-129f were both approved at the same time, the waiting was almost 6 months long til i got the approval.Then on August 8th i got another e-mail saying that my i-129f was sent to NVC. On August 11th i got another e-mail saying that my i-130 was sent to NVC. And ever since i havent heard anything. My question is How much longer is the i-129f going to take in the NVC?

Hi Eveliin28,

I thought I would share with you my experience with the California Service Center and my 1-129F petition.

So the USCIS approved my petition on Aug 18, 2014.

I knew the NVC was the next stop but didn't know how long it would take for the petition to arrive or be processed.

So I waited until Tuesday Sept 2, 2014 to call them and ask for the case number assigned.

I wated 45 minutes on hold to a recording saying someone will be with you momentalilly and finially a visa center agent answered.

After asking for my USCIS reciept number he said the petition had not arrived and it may take many more weeks or a month perhaps.

I called back yesterday monday Sept 8, 2014 (30 minute wait on hold) and he said the petition had already been processed by the NVC and sent off to the embassy on Friday Sept 5, 2014.

I was suprised because between 8 am Tuesday and Friday of the previous week they not only revieved my petition but processed it and sent it on the way to the embassy.

So my take on this is that the NVC can be a much faster stop for a visa petition than the USCIS service centers.

But I also think it is wise to follow up where ever the petition is to make sure it is being processed appropriatly time wise.

[eveliin28 0]

i got an email from NVC saying that my case was complete on April 13th and ever since then i havent got anything. I was wondering how long does it takes to get a the interview scheduled. Im from mexico so there for i need to go to Ciudad Juarez for he interview. Thank you in advance.

[TBoneTX 45,305]

See here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/510548-i-want-to-know-what-happens-after-the-i-129f-is-approved-and-sent-to-nvc/?p=7193369

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