November 2014 Filers (I-130 Petition) IR1 / CR1 Spouse Visa Process

[tiko1426 17]

Woohoo! Called NVC yesterday, finally got through. On Feb 17 they had sent a letter, lo and behold, to the right address despite USCIS. Gave us case number and invoice number over the phone. I guess now we can get going!

Nice....Congrats.. Thats good news..

[tiko1426 17]

Completely understand. If you're not in a hurry to get through NVC I suppose you can drag the process out. You certainly don't have to complete each step (paying each fee, filling out the DS-261 and 260, sending in each packet) the moment they become available like most people do. It looks like your options are either changing the flight (but like I said, I wouldn't go back too soon) or taking your time with NVC. Either way, you're playing with very rough estimates of timing.

If I do not pay the AOS for a month I think that will slow things down.. anybody know how much I can delay paying this fee without a problem ? since she is here already with her B-1 visa Im in no hurry at this point .. we have until July...But I do not want a problem with our case.. If I have to I will pay the day it comes in.. But If an EXPERIENCED member can recommend what fee I can delay to slow the process down.. Then please give a suggestion....Thanks

[Kels2487 96]

Tiko I would suggest asking this question over at the NVC thread....they will have more people in this same stage that can hopefully help.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/534417-nvc-filers-february-2015/

You can also call NVC and ask that once the AOS fee is invoiced do you have a certain time frame that it needs to be paid within? I have seen a lot of timelines on here where it seems people take their time because of personal circumstances (kids school year etc) so I'm sure you will be fine! Good luck.

[tiko1426 17]

Tiko I would suggest asking this question over at the NVC thread....they will have more people in this same stage that can hopefully help.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/534417-nvc-filers-february-2015/

You can also call NVC and ask that once the AOS fee is invoiced do you have a certain time frame that it needs to be paid within? I have seen a lot of timelines on here where it seems people take their time because of personal circumstances (kids school year etc) so I'm sure you will be fine! Good luck.

Kels...thanks .. just checked it out.. looks like I can stall it when it comes time to pay the IV bill ...

[Vincenzo 0]

Anyone else from NJ get their NOA2? I am patiently waiting, every time I check the status of my case I get the "my case was received... please follow instructions in the notice"... but haven't heard anything since then.

[Brewlin 52]

I was finally home in the middle of the day so I could call NVC in the morning, so I now have my case #! Still waiting for the actual NVC letter-package but at least I know NVC got my case.

[tiko1426 17]

I was finally home in the middle of the day so I could call NVC in the morning, so I now have my case #! Still waiting for the actual NVC letter-package but at least I know NVC got my case.

Good for you Brewlin.....Thats a step closer...

[Brewlin 52]

Thanks! Indeed it is, feels good.

[familiasevilla 7]

I called NVC to see when they would revise my DS261 and invoice my IV...she reviewed it today and said within the week it should be invoiced. Finally!

[kazzflow 0]

Quick question for someone here. If I am filing (3) I-130's (1 for my spouse and two for each of her childern) can I use the I-864EZ form since I had to file and I-130 seperatly for each one of them or do I have to file the I-864 regular form.

[CeeMu 45]

Quick question for someone here. If I am filing (3) I-130's (1 for my spouse and two for each of her childern) can I use the I-864EZ form since I had to file and I-130 seperatly for each one of them or do I have to file the I-864 regular form.

Hi Kazflow, you need form I-864. Read the instructions you will have all the answers you need. We also have two petitions and we did I-864. The other form I-864EZ is for those filing without accompanying persons. #MyThought

[kazzflow 0]

Hi Kazflow, you need form I-864. Read the instructions you will have all the answers you need. We also have two petitions and we did I-864. The other form I-864EZ is for those filing without accompanying persons. #MyThought

That's what I thought too but unlink the I-129F where I had to put the kids for the K3/K4 visa with the I-130 they are all seperate petitions. Considering if my wife comes first and the kids finish the school year and come later I don't know how it works.

[kazzflow 0]

Well I actually read the instructions 2 times and found the correct answer. I am able to use the I-864EZ. See the statement below.

Under Step-By-Step Instructions Part 1 Qualifying for Use Form I-864EZ, Part c.

"The term "immigrating with" in this statement means "on the same visa petition". Thus if the person you are sponsering is an immediate relative (spouse, child, or certain parents of U.S. Citizens), you can automatically check "YES" for this box because every immediate relative has his or her own visa petition. If the person you are sponsering is a family-based preference immigrant, and the family members listed on the same visa petition are immigrating with or within 6 months of the sponsored immigrant, you must check "No" for this box and you cannot you Form I-864EZ,"

Edited March 3, 2015 by kazzflow

[RKD314 2]

Sent in the AOS and IV joint packet today!

Hope everything goes fine....

Does anyone know, the 60 days, is it a *minimum* or a *maximum*?

Are there any cases where it takes less than that?

[awills 3]

Received my NOA2!! 3/2/15 Much sooner than I had anticipated!