I-130 August 2016 Filers

[yunidmemma 25]

Well i decided to go to my local office to check why was taking so long and i was told that they just got my background check yesterday so if they are done in batches maybe more of us will be getting approved no longer than next week, PD august 15..😎😎😎

[agripa 100]

 

32 minutes ago, yunidmemma said:

Well i decided to go to my local office to check why was taking so long and i was told that they just got my background check yesterday so if they are done in batches maybe more of us will be getting approved no longer than next week, PD august 15..😎😎😎

How exactly did you make an appointment with your local office? Just curious...thanks!

[yunidmemma 25]

40 minutes ago, agripa said:

 

How exactly did you make an appointment with your local office? Just curious...thanks!

Go to https://my.uscis.gov/appointment and follow the instructions there😎

[agripa 100]

1 minute ago, yunidmemma said:

Go to https://my.uscis.gov/appointment and follow the instructions there😎

Thanks. Quick question: how strict are they about going to your SPECIFIC local office. The one it recommends for me seemingly has no appointments currently; but there's another local office that's a bit further away that does have appointments. Will they not talk to you or see you if you go to a different office? 

[yunidmemma 25]

1 minute ago, agripa said:

Thanks. Quick question: how strict are they about going to your SPECIFIC local office. The one it recommends for me seemingly has no appointments currently; but there's another local office that's a bit further away that does have appointments. Will they not talk to you or see you if you go to a different office? 

They will see you, just select the office you want the appointment and the date.

[yunidmemma 25]

Anyone any update so far?

[Cat_Dad 6]

13 minutes ago, yunidmemma said:

Anyone any update so far?

PD Aug 31, nothing yet.

[yunidmemma 25]

1 minute ago, Cat_Dad said:

PD Aug 31, nothing yet.

I hope we get an update on processing times next week

[ngu21020 8]

3 hours ago, Cat_Dad said:

PD Aug 31, nothing yet.

My PD was also Aug. 31.2016 but i have recently just made it through the NVC stage with case complete and is awaiting interview appointment.

[sfard 1]

4 hours ago, yunidmemma said:

Anyone any update so far?

I just received my case number from NVC on 2017/06/04 and sent my DS-261 on the same day. waiting for AOS bill. 

What does PD means?

 

[yunidmemma 25]

2 minutes ago, sfard said:

I just received my case number from NVC on 2017/06/04 and sent my DS-261 on the same day. waiting for AOS bill. 

What does PD means?

 

Priority date

[Aussie Dave 2]

Does anyone know once I-130 visa is approved can you still go to America under VWP and visit family for a few weeks whilst waiting for NVC? Also has anyone got a timeframe for how long the NVC takes to process once I-130 is approved. my wife and daughter left Australia last week and I am desperate to get over there also once this visa is approved. 

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[chamma 382]

1 hour ago, Aussie Dave said:

Does anyone know once I-130 visa is approved can you still go to America under VWP and visit family for a few weeks whilst waiting for NVC? Also has anyone got a timeframe for how long the NVC takes to process once I-130 is approved. my wife and daughter left Australia last week and I am desperate to get over there also once this visa is approved. 

The current processing time at nvc is 11 weeks.

[Cat_Dad 6]

16 hours ago, Aussie Dave said:

Does anyone know once I-130 visa is approved can you still go to America under VWP and visit family for a few weeks whilst waiting for NVC? Also has anyone got a timeframe for how long the NVC takes to process once I-130 is approved. my wife and daughter left Australia last week and I am desperate to get over there also once this visa is approved. 

With regards to visiting family during NVC process, check out this thread. It might have the info you are looking for: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/479894-yes-you-can-visit-ir1-cr1-version/

[agripa 100]

16 hours ago, Aussie Dave said:

Does anyone know once I-130 visa is approved can you still go to America under VWP and visit family for a few weeks whilst waiting for NVC? Also has anyone got a timeframe for how long the NVC takes to process once I-130 is approved. my wife and daughter left Australia last week and I am desperate to get over there also once this visa is approved. 

Hey @Aussie Dave

 

You can try and visit under the visa waiver program, but there is no guarantee you will be allowed into the country. The customs and immigration officer has ultimate say on who is allowed into the country. One of the biggest reasons people are denied entry is if they are unable to sufficiently prove they have strong ties to their country of origin and intend to return. The problem many people who apply for the CR1 visa is that you've basically told the US government that you want to move to the US (that's the whole point of this visa!!), and as such people have been turned away at the port of entry. So basically, if you can prove strong ties to Australia and clearly demonstrate you intend to return you can try and visit. NOTE: If you do attempt this be SURE to be 1000% honest with the customs officer; if asked tell them clearly you're married to a US citizen and are currently applying for a CR1 visa. Getting denied entry into the country won't affect your CR1 visa UNLESS you lie to the customs officer in any way.

 

The current time-frame for the NVC process is as follows --

• Application gets sent to NVC : 1 -2 weeks.
• DS 260 and IV/AOS fees are unlocked on the website: 1-2 weeks.
• NVC reviews your IV and AOS applications : 10-12 weeks.
• If any mistakes are found and you receive a checklist: additional 10 weeks per checklist.
• Scheduling interview: depends on your embassy; examine your country specific sub-forum for more detailed time estimates.

On average you're looking at around 3 months to get through the NVC.