February 2016 I-130 filers

[JFH 12,191]

Oh yes - join the NVC filers thread for November.

Start gathering the documents you need for NVC if you haven't already done so.

[abfar 119]

Just posting an update since I checked the thread after months.

After our petition got approved in early May 2016 ... still waiting on the rest of the process. So far we've only submitted the AoS fee and all the documents are yet to be gathered up. Biggest issue Affidavit of Support since my wife doesn't work. I work outside of the US but don't think that would help!

Edited November 25, 2016 by abfar

[me&mykenyan 0]

Just posting an update since I checked the thread after months.

After our petition got approved in early May 2016 ... still waiting on the rest of the process. So far we've only submitted the AoS fee and all the documents are yet to be gathered up. Biggest issue Affidavit of Support since my wife doesn't work. I work outside of the US but don't think that would help!

Aren't you able to get a cosponsor in the USA?

[abfar 119]

Aren't you able to get a cosponsor in the USA?

We're trying to get a relative over their be a co-sponsor (I guess thats what meant by affidavit of support?) - but its been difficult.

The whole process has taken too long because of the AoS part. :| My wife initially tried to file the petition back in Jan 2014 so its been almost 2 years waiting for us plus however more time it takes now till the remaining paperwork + interview.

Edited November 26, 2016 by abfar

[Enceladus 10]

My case was received at the USCIS on February 9. Now I am on the 5th week at the NVC stage.

I think most of you must have finished the whole process by now.

Edited December 2, 2016 by Enceladus

[JFH 12,191]

My case was received at the USCIS on February 9. Now I am on the 5th week at the NVC stage.

I think most of you must have finished the whole process by now.

You're almost at the end of this long journey! The NVC has slowed down lately but you are over the worst.

My interview is on Tuesday.

I think there are still several people at the NVC.

[me&mykenyan 0]

How long does it take before I'm given a number from NVC? My case was allegedly "expedited" over to NVC after its approval due to a health issue my wife is having. I was then told to call this passed Wednesday, however they keep telling me it takes six weeks to even be given a number.......this is stressful because it's important we leave as soon as possible. I already waited ten months just to get my I130 approved..

[abfar 119]

Best of luck with your interview, @JFH

Post back how it goes and keep visiting here even after you fly over

@me&mykenyan It should be done soon. I hope don't have to wait longer. But I'm in same boat as you 10 months and we even yet have to begin with NVC documents submission and then a good 3-6 months after that will be interview etc.. oh.. this is just too annoying.

[abfar 119]

No more posts here. 

 

I believe I'm the last person left in feb 2016 filers

 

Status update, our AOS and IV fee were finally cleared. AOS pkg is sent. IV pkg to be sent soon. 

 

I wonder if people at the NVC will give a thought to our long stay at NVC and expedite things a bit.

 

A man can hope

[MrsBurgz 104]

On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 3:07 AM, abfar said:

No more posts here. 

 

I believe I'm the last person left in feb 2016 filers

 

Status update, our AOS and IV fee were finally cleared. AOS pkg is sent. IV pkg to be sent soon. 

 

I wonder if people at the NVC will give a thought to our long stay at NVC and expedite things a bit.

 

A man can hope

Wow, You were waiting almost a year for IV and AOS fees to clear???

[medoman 0]

Im here since 14 month not approved yet

[MrsBurgz 104]

2 minutes ago, medoman said:

Im here since 14 month not approved yet

Oh my, have you contacted your Congress man/woman ??? 

[abfar 119]

43 minutes ago, MrsBurgz said:

Wow, You were waiting almost a year for IV and AOS fees to clear???

Our case was on hiatus from our side actually as we had to find a joint sponsor so 10 months passed like that until now. We've luckily now paid all the fee and sent in all the required docs. I hope it doesn't get delayed any further but its just depressing to see there's at least another 4-5 months of average wait looking at the stats here for other approved users.

 

2 months on avg NVC processing after receving docs and fee.

another 40-50 days wait till interview after that

and another 10-20 days till the local embassy sends back the passport with Visa.

 

[Tquan 7]

Hi to all, 

Filed I-130 on 2/21/2017 rec. NOA- 2/28

Filed I-129 on 3/11 rec NOA- 3/22

Priority date 2/22

Waiting for NOA 2

Both sent to Nebraska 

Anyone file in February get NOA 2 as yet??? Wishing a fast journey to all.

[Dianalorena 1,153]

1 hour ago, Tquan said:

Hi to all, 

Filed I-130 on 2/21/2017 rec. NOA- 2/28

Filed I-129 on 3/11 rec NOA- 3/22

Priority date 2/22

Waiting for NOA 2

Both sent to Nebraska 

Anyone file in February get NOA 2 as yet??? Wishing a fast journey to all.

I'm sorry to tell you, but as your Nebraska buddy, we are most likely waiting a few more months. 

We filed at the beginning of February and our estimated time for NOA2 is September.

I can always hope it's sooner, but it seems everything slowed down.