January 2017 I-130 (Family Petition) Filers

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

To those who are curious what the next steps are after the USCIS approval, here's my NVC timeline (so far):

 

06/13/17 - I-130 approved

07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over the phone. 

07/21/17 - received email from NVC with case ID and invoice # along with steps and document checklist

07/21/17 - chose agent (me) / got email confirmation right away

07/22/17 - paid $120 AOS fee (this one's tricky, because when I went to check my status on NVC's website, it says there I need to call NVC to confirm the information regarding the agent chosen was correct but on the receipt of that I received after choosing the agent, it says I will receive an email with my case id and invoice id... in my case, I just paid the fee right away since it's a Saturday and I won't be able to call NVC anyway.)

07/26/17 - AOS fee status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID

07/29/17 -  called NVC because it has been a few days and the IV fee is still grayed out. I was able to confirm that I'm on the right track and that it normally takes a whole week for them to process the payment.

07/30/17 - received IV invoice for $325, paid right away (the Beneficiary ID is on this invoice. I have been wondering where I could find it since it is needed when filling out DS260

 

I guess I'll try to be patient and wait for 1 whole week for them to process my IV fee... I have already filled out my AOS form and just compiling all other requirements. I'll let you guys know what happens next.  

Edited July 30, 2017 by jennnnnnnnnna

[Dassie 3]

43 minutes ago, sassymama said:

no letter yet i found out by online inquiry trying to find out whats my next steps.

Thank you. Let's keep updating .... 

[Dassie 3]

On 7/6/2017 at 1:07 AM, soinlove20 said:

yes almost  she did her medical yesterday but unfortunately failed the xray and she needed to do the sputum on july 26,27 and 28. . She said that they saw a tiny blurred on her xray . Her interview scheduled on july 19 but we need to cancel it and school is starting next month so i guess i won't be flying back home to accompany her.

 

Good luck to you as well   

Hope everything is going well with your moms case.good luck

[Dassie 3]

23 minutes ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

To those who are curious what the next steps are after the USCIS approval, here's my NVC timeline (so far):

 

06/13/17 - I-130 approved

07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over the phone. 

07/21/17 - received email from NVC with case ID and invoice # along with steps and document checklist

07/21/17 - chose agent (me) / got email confirmation right away

07/22/17 - paid $120 AOS fee (this one's tricky, because when I went to check my status on NVC's website, it says there I need to call NVC to confirm the information regarding the agent chosen was correct but on the receipt of that I received after choosing the agent, it says I will receive an email with my case id and invoice id... in my case, I just paid the fee right away since it's a Saturday and I won't be able to call NVC anyway.)

07/26/17 - AOS fee status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID

07/29/17 -  called NVC because it has been a few days and the IV fee is still grayed out. I was able to confirm that I'm on the right track and that it normally takes a whole week for them to process the payment.

07/30/17 - received IV invoice for $325, paid right away (the Beneficiary ID is on this invoice. I have been wondering where I could find it since it is needed when filling out DS260

 

I guess I'll try to be patient and wait for 1 whole week for them to process my IV fee... I have already filled out my AOS form and just compiling all other requirements. I'll let you guys know what happens next.  

Thank you so much. Much appreciated. What all documents do they need from our parents?  Thanks in advance

[blessB 8]

What is happening? Are cases still moving forward? Anybody receive update from CSC recently? Getting tire and bored!! Missing my love so dearly.😩😭

[nate and riyn 11]

hello! I applied for my mom's petition last feb 7 (NOA1 PD), and i finally received the NOA2 last friday (07/28). While waiting for the Case # and invoice #, i thought about gathering the possible requirements for the package. So currently, My mom is living in Dubai, UAE. During I passed her application, i chose the UAE US consulate so she don't need to go back to the Philippines for interview, She's been there for almost 2 years now. I wonder what requirements do she needs to gather while she's staying there. I have some on my list like her MC(since shes married) Her BC, NBI (phil. PC), UAE PC, my BC (proof im her daughter), my MC, photocopy of me and my husband's Passport (since my husband will be part of the AOS, copy of our taxes and w2s, and pay stubs. That's all I can think of. Would really appreciate for more infos from you guys. Thank you!

[Dassie 3]

On 7/30/2017 at 6:24 AM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

To those who are curious what the next steps are after the USCIS approval, here's my NVC timeline (so far):

 

06/13/17 - I-130 approved

07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over the phone. 

07/21/17 - received email from NVC with case ID and invoice # along with steps and document checklist

07/21/17 - chose agent (me) / got email confirmation right away

07/22/17 - paid $120 AOS fee (this one's tricky, because when I went to check my status on NVC's website, it says there I need to call NVC to confirm the information regarding the agent chosen was correct but on the receipt of that I received after choosing the agent, it says I will receive an email with my case id and invoice id... in my case, I just paid the fee right away since it's a Saturday and I won't be able to call NVC anyway.)

07/26/17 - AOS fee status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID

07/29/17 -  called NVC because it has been a few days and the IV fee is still grayed out. I was able to confirm that I'm on the right track and that it normally takes a whole week for them to process the payment.

07/30/17 - received IV invoice for $325, paid right away (the Beneficiary ID is on this invoice. I have been wondering where I could find it since it is needed when filling out DS260

 

I guess I'll try to be patient and wait for 1 whole week for them to process my IV fee... I have already filled out my AOS form and just compiling all other requirements. I'll let you guys know what happens next.  

Thank you jennnnnna... my mothers is approved on the 07/26/ . But haven't received the letter yet.  No updates on my fathers case. It was submitted on the same day...

[Caramel Swirl 54]

Hey guys.  I got my mom's interview package via email.  She has her interview September 28th.  In the process now of getting her documents together to send via DHL for her to take to interview.  She also will be doing her medical Sept. 14, which I think is pretty close, but they assured us that that's the standard time.

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

11 hours ago, Caramel Swirl said:

Hey guys.  I got my mom's interview package via email.  She has her interview September 28th.  In the process now of getting her documents together to send via DHL for her to take to interview.  She also will be doing her medical Sept. 14, which I think is pretty close, but they assured us that that's the standard time.

Yay!!! Good luck to your mom @Caramel Swirl! What do you mean when you said "documents to send via DHL to take to the interview?" 

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

6/13/17 - I-130 approved

07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over the phone. 

07/21/17 - received email from NVC with case ID and invoice # along with steps and document checklist

07/21/17 - chose agent (me) / got email confirmation right away

07/22/17 - paid $120 AOS fee (this one's tricky, because when I went to check my status on NVC's website, it says there I need to call NVC to confirm the information regarding the agent chosen was correct but on the receipt of that I received after choosing the agent, it says I will receive an email with my case id and invoice id... in my case, I just paid the fee right away since it's a Saturday and I won't be able to call NVC anyway.)

07/26/17 - AOS fee status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID

07/29/17 -  called NVC because it has been a few days and the IV fee is still grayed out. I was able to confirm that I'm on the right track and that it normally takes a whole week for them to process the payment.

07/30/17 - received IV invoice for $325, paid right away (the Beneficiary ID is on this invoice. I have been wondering where I could find it since it is needed when filling out DS260

 

UPDATE:

08/02/17 - IV fee status changed to PAID so I filled out the DS 260 last night and will be sending all the documents later today to NVC!

[Caramel Swirl 54]

12 hours ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

Yay!!! Good luck to your mom @Caramel Swirl! What do you mean when you said "documents to send via DHL to take to the interview?" 

Package meaning I am her agent so all the paperwork came to me plus her NVC application, my original birth certificate etc.  She really has nothing except for her BC and police record.  What I'm doing is preparing her package to take to the interview, plus a package for her medical, so she doesn't have to go through the hassle of trying to figure out immigration tediousness lol....

[Dassie 3]

On 8/3/2017 at 2:32 PM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

6/13/17 - I-130 approved

07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over the phone. 

07/21/17 - received email from NVC with case ID and invoice # along with steps and document checklist

07/21/17 - chose agent (me) / got email confirmation right away

07/22/17 - paid $120 AOS fee (this one's tricky, because when I went to check my status on NVC's website, it says there I need to call NVC to confirm the information regarding the agent chosen was correct but on the receipt of that I received after choosing the agent, it says I will receive an email with my case id and invoice id... in my case, I just paid the fee right away since it's a Saturday and I won't be able to call NVC anyway.)

07/26/17 - AOS fee status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID

07/29/17 -  called NVC because it has been a few days and the IV fee is still grayed out. I was able to confirm that I'm on the right track and that it normally takes a whole week for them to process the payment.

07/30/17 - received IV invoice for $325, paid right away (the Beneficiary ID is on this invoice. I have been wondering where I could find it since it is needed when filling out DS260

 

UPDATE:

08/02/17 - IV fee status changed to PAID so I filled out the DS 260 last night and will be sending all the documents later today to NVC!

Hi jennnnnnnnnna, thank You for the NVC  timeline . Did your mom get an interview date yet ? After interview how long does it take? 

Thanks in advance 

[jennnnnnnnnna 27]

9 hours ago, Dassie said:

Hi jennnnnnnnnna, thank You for the NVC  timeline . Did your mom get an interview date yet ? After interview how long does it take? 

Thanks in advance 

Hi @Dassie! The documents I sent were just received last Monday and the wait time for NVC is currently at 11 weeks, so I don't think I'll hear from them until maybe October. I've read other's timeline and I think once they schedule the interview, they give at least a month's notice for your parents to get their medical exams taken care of too. Hope this helps!

[Dassie 3]

On 7/30/2017 at 6:24 AM, jennnnnnnnnna said:

To those who are curious what the next steps are after the USCIS approval, here's my NVC timeline (so far):

 

06/13/17 - I-130 approved

07/20/17 - got my NVC case ID and invoice # over the phone. 

07/21/17 - received email from NVC with case ID and invoice # along with steps and document checklist

07/21/17 - chose agent (me) / got email confirmation right away

07/22/17 - paid $120 AOS fee (this one's tricky, because when I went to check my status on NVC's website, it says there I need to call NVC to confirm the information regarding the agent chosen was correct but on the receipt of that I received after choosing the agent, it says I will receive an email with my case id and invoice id... in my case, I just paid the fee right away since it's a Saturday and I won't be able to call NVC anyway.)

07/26/17 - AOS fee status changed from IN PROCESS to PAID

07/29/17 -  called NVC because it has been a few days and the IV fee is still grayed out. I was able to confirm that I'm on the right track and that it normally takes a whole week for them to process the payment.

07/30/17 - received IV invoice for $325, paid right away (the Beneficiary ID is on this invoice. I have been wondering where I could find it since it is needed when filling out DS260

 

I guess I'll try to be patient and wait for 1 whole week for them to process my IV fee... I have already filled out my AOS form and just compiling all other requirements. I'll let you guys know what happens next.  

 

1 hour ago, jennnnnnnnnna said:

Hi @Dassie! The documents I sent were just received last Monday and the wait time for NVC is currently at 11 weeks, so I don't think I'll hear from them until maybe October. I've read other's timeline and I think once they schedule the interview, they give at least a month's notice for your parents to get their medical exams taken care of too. Hope this helps!

Thank you again jennnnnnna . It looks like another long wait  ahead..

[Caramel Swirl 54]

Hey all, NVC status now says:

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

In Transit

 

Expecting the documents to get to the embassy in the next day or two.  You were able to track NVC documents to embassies through DHL in the past but I don't think that works any more.

 

good luck to us all!!!