Clarification Needed

[Singha 0]

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum, and the general visa process. My wife and I we're married in India Dec. 15th and I sent in our i-130 and G325A forums. I did receive a receipt (from the Vermont Center), but I'm not sure the next step in the procedure is? If someone can help explain the general procedure and also the acronyms used on this forum (NOA1, NOA2, ect) it would greatly appreciated.

Also the official time table stated that as of Jan 17th 2007, the center was reviewing applications( i-130) from March 2006, does this mean I should expect a 10 month period for approval?

[YuAndDan 153]

For the acronyms used look in FAQ --> Appendix, http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

The USCIS service center is quicker than that but they post the worse case on their site, to discourage people from calling them until the posted date is past.

Next step wait for the approval notice (NOA2) or if you intend on K-3 visa then it is time to send in your I-129F package. then follow up with NVC when you get NOA2 from the I-129F package.

See the guides:

CR-1 http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1

K-3 http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide

[devblt 0]

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum, and the general visa process. My wife and I we're married in India Dec. 15th and I sent in our i-130 and G325A forums. I did receive a receipt (from the Vermont Center), but I'm not sure the next step in the procedure is? If someone can help explain the general procedure and also the acronyms used on this forum (NOA1, NOA2, ect) it would greatly appreciated.

Also the official time table stated that as of Jan 17th 2007, the center was reviewing applications( i-130) from March 2006, does this mean I should expect a 10 month period for approval?

Singha,

The receipt you received is your NOA1 or Notice of Action 1. This NOA let's you know that they have your case, and will also provide a receipt # which may start with a WAC or something. NOA2 is sent to you by USCIS when they have approved your I-130 application after which time, they will send your approved I-130 to the NVC in New Hampshire.

The timeline on the USCIS website does not reflect the "current" timeline on approvals. They typically have a 6 month buffer, but in most instances, your I-130 will be approved within 3 month. You should sign up for e-mail notifications and tracking of your case on-line at the USCIS website. You'll need to create an account with your receipt #.

As a fellow Indian, it is safe to say that the entier process from the time you submit your I-130 to the time your wife has an interview and hopefully approved is going to be about 9-10 months. Obviously this can depend on individual circumstances for each case. Check out my timeline for a better feel of how long each step will take.

My case is currently at the NVC, and in the final stage of review/approval before being sent to the Mumbai Embassy. I'm hoping that by the end of Feb, the NVC will send it on to the Mumbai embassy, and for an interview to be scheduled for sometime in April - which would be about an 8 month process in total.

You may also want to read up on the process at the NVC. Go to the guides section and look for the NVC process flow. You should also go to the NVC forum, and pinned at the top is a thread about tips and timesavers at the NVC.. otherwise refered to as Jame's shortcuts.. those shortcuts difinately save you significant amout of time at the NVC.

Good luck with your journey.. one piece of advise.. be paitent

[Singha 0]

Thanks for all the help, it's a big relief to have some idea of what to expect. I'll review all the info that you both suggested and respond if i have any further questions.

[devblt 0]

Thanks for all the help, it's a big relief to have some idea of what to expect. I'll review all the info that you both suggested and respond if i have any further questions.

No problem.. if you have any other questions.. feel free to send me a PM