March 2015 I-130 for parents filers

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

How did you know when NVC received your case?

My parents I130 got approved 2 weeks ago and I would like to know if NVC received my case from USCIS.

lyane,

I found out the exact date that the NVC received my case by calling them.

The number to call (from within the US) to check on your case is 603.334.0700. Their website states that they are open from 7am - 12am EST (not sure if this means noon or midnight :/ I should've asked). When you call most likely you will immediately get an recorded message that states something like we are currently busy with the overwhelming amount of calls we are receiving, call back later... and then the call hangs up.

As soon as you hear that message, hang up and try again. I called Wednesday September 23rd in the morning at 7:51 AM EST and I got the message 10 times in a row. On the 10th time at 7:52 AM I finally got through the main menu. I was on hold for a good 10 minutes until someone finally came on the line and answered my questions. She was nice and helpful.

On Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 I called again... I tried the call 6 times before I was able to get through, then I pressed 1 for english and 7 for other questions and was on hold for about 20 minutes. I finally got on the line with Daisy and she was nice. My case was received (as someone else told me before) on the 22nd, and Daisy said to give them at least 42 days before they can give me the case # and invoice #... which is 12 more days than they said before. She reiterated that whenever I get a number assigned I will receive the information by mail or email (whatever they have on file).

Hope that helps.

M

It took 8 days for us..

Wow that was fast Too!!! I'm still waiting. 11 Days (and counting).

M

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Just a quick poll here...

How long did it take from the DAY the NVC received your case from USCIS, until they assigned a new Case # and Invoice # to your case?

I have been waiting since Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015. (10 Days so far)

How many days?

M

Answering my own question here, for others in the same boat.

It took 9 days from the day the NVC got my case from USCIS until they assigned a Case # and Invoice #. I should have called more frequently. I was calling once a week on Tuesdays, so I could've known my case # before I even posted my question in the first place, haha.

Another piece of advice then, from this experience. Call NVC like every other day

M

[lyane 0]

I called NVC yesterday (I know it is too early) and they told me they had not received my case yet. I received a notification that my parents I-130 was approved on September 21. I received the I-797 a few days saying that they send my petition to NVC. I should I expect another update notification from USCIS or I should just keep trying NVC until they receive my case?

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

I called NVC yesterday (I know it is too early) and they told me they had not received my case yet. I received a notification that my parents I-130 was approved on September 21. I received the I-797 a few days saying that they send my petition to NVC. I should I expect another update notification from USCIS or I should just keep trying NVC until they receive my case?

I was signed up online with the USCIS website to receive updates, and I did get a text, and an email after the I-797, Notice of Action 2. The text and e-mail just said that my case status was approved, and when I went online to USCIS website to check the status online, it said that they had sent the case to NVC... but it was like 3 days after I received the I-797... so I started counting the days from the day I got the text and email, not from the day I got the I-797.

M

[lyane 0]

I was signed up online with the USCIS website to receive updates, and I did get a text, and an email after the I-797, Notice of Action 2. The text and e-mail just said that my case status was approved, and when I went online to USCIS website to check the status online, it said that they had sent the case to NVC... but it was like 3 days after I received the I-797... so I started counting the days from the day I got the text and email, not from the day I got the I-797.

M

Oh really? This is so confusing! I thought I was done with USCIS, but I guess I need to wait for the update that tells me that they actually send my petition to NVC before I contact NVC? Did anyone else go through this same process (i.e. getting NOA2 and then receiving an update notification from USCIS that the case was sent to NVC)?

Right now my status on USCIS website says "On September 21, 2015, we approved your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, Receipt Number xxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice". What should be the last status before NVC receive the petition?

Edited October 7, 2015 by lyane

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Oh really? This is so confusing! I thought I was done with USCIS, but I guess I need to wait for the update that tells me that they actually send my petition to NVC before I contact NVC? Did anyone else go through this same process (i.e. getting NOA2 and then receiving an update notification from USCIS that the case was sent to NVC)?

Right now my status on USCIS website says "On September 21, 2015, we approved your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, Receipt Number xxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice". What should be the last status before NVC receive the petition?

Well yes, you are done with USCIS since your case is on its way to NVC. It just takes a little bit of time for it to get there. The last update I got from USCIS was the text and email, and what it said (and still says) when I looked up my case status online with USCIS was this:

Case Was Sent To The Department of State

On September 17, 2015, we sent your case, Receipt Number XXXX, to the Department of State for visa processing. Please visit our website for general information on Consular Processing. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

That is why I started counting from that day when they changed the status from 'approved' to 'sent' online. Because, even though I got the I-797, Notice of Action 2 (NOA2) on September 14th (It was dated September 1st, and actually stamped by postage on the 10th), They apparently didn't actually send it until the 17th... Which makes sense, because NVC told me they received it on the 22nd.

M

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Ok guys, just another quick poll here...

How many days from the day you completed the CHOICE OF AGENT (DS-261) Form, until the day it was approved?

M

[zineb19861z 2]

Hi guys quick question

I petitioned my mother and still witting for the approval i am in my home country right now . what papers do i need to bring with me for the next steps such as (her marriage certificate. ....)????

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Hi guys quick question

I petitioned my mother and still witting for the approval i am in my home country right now . what papers do i need to bring with me for the next steps such as (her marriage certificate. ....)????

zineb19861z,

Great question. You will need several different documents and it would be a good idea to start collecting them while you are in your home country right now. However, some of the documents are time sensitive, so you can't get them too far in advanced. I was going to check on your timeline to see how long before your I-130 is approved by USCIS, and if you can get those documents now, but you don't have a timeline and I also don't know which is your home country, so it's a bit hard to help you out, without knowing a bit more about your particular case.

Some of the documents you might need are listed here:

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html

Plus, all financial documents required on form I-864, Affidavit of Support, depending on your case... more info here:

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/affidavit-support

Hope that helps.

[MarinaMaya 3]

get copies of marriage certificates and divorce certificates, copies of birth certificate of parents and your and any other document that they have.

[zineb19861z 2]

Thank u marinamaia ?

[zineb19861z 2]

Vzlan us citizen thank u for taking time to answer me

I petitioned my mom on 4/10/2015

And we still in first steps bcz they lost my brith certificate so i had to send it back they recieved it on 10/15

im in morocco right now

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Vzlan us citizen thank u for taking time to answer me

I petitioned my mom on 4/10/2015

And we still in first steps bcz they lost my brith certificate so i had to send it back they recieved it on 10/15

im in morocco right now

zineb19861z,

Were you able to look at those links to see what documents you might need to get while you are in Morocco? The documents depend on each case, but here is the checklist given by the NVC in the document cover sheet:

2. Financial Documents (these are documents that apply to the Affidavit of Support form - If you download the form and the form's instructions, it is more detailed as to which documents to include - these are all documents for YOU the sponsor, which you will most likely have here in the US)

- Affidavit of Support (Form i-864)

- IRS Tax Transcript

- Federal Income Tax Returns

- Form W2

- Evidence of income

- Proof of relationship (most likely your birth certificate - same docs you sent with the i-130)

- Proof of US status (proof of citizenship)

- Social Security Earnings Statement

- Proof of assets

3. Supporting Documents (these are most likely documents you might need to get while you are in Morocco and they apply to the BENEFICIARY)

- Adoption documentation

- Birth certificates

- Court and prison record(s)

- Marriage Certificate

- Marriage termination documents

- Military records

- Petitioner documents

- Photocopy of valid passport

- Photographs

- Police Certificate(s)

- Translations

- Photocopies

4. Other Documents... (whatever extra evidence you might send)

Hope that helps a bit more

[zineb19861z 2]

Thank u so much that help alooot.about the financial evidences i have only the tax return is that enough or i need that IRS transaction and how can i get it?

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Thank u so much that help alooot.about the financial evidences i have only the tax return is that enough or i need that IRS transaction and how can i get it?

zineb19861z,

It depends on each case, read the full instructions on the i-864 instructions pdf.

I would download the forms and read them, see what you need.

I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

Instructions for Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

I-864P, Poverty Guidelines