Just got I-797, Notice of Action.... Now what?

[Eaglo 0]

Good Afternoon Visa Journey,

 

I hope is well.  So, I got a letter in the mail today and wanted to share it with you.  I don't understand exactly what it means.  I think I understand it, but I'm not sure.  If you can share with me what comes next, you will shed a lot of light on my wondering mind.  So the letter states the following...

 

"I-797... yaddi yaddi ya....

Notice Type:  Approval Notice...

 

The above petition has been approved.  As the petitioner requests, we have sent the petition to the US Dep.... NVC, 32 Rochester Ave, Portsmouth, NH.... The NVC processes approved immigrant visa petitions that need consular action.  It also determines which consular post is the appropriate consulate to complete the visa processing.  The NVC will then forward the approved petition to that consulate.

 

The NVC will contact the beneficiary of this petition with further information about immigrant visa processing steps.

 

You should allow a minimum of 30 days for the US Department of State processing before contacting the NVC...."

 

So my question stands:  What exactly does this mean?  What further steps should I take?  Is this a good thing/bad thing?  If my wife wanted to come spend two months with me, is she allowed to?  Let me know what you think.  Thanks!

 

Eaglo.

[Jhonny 472]

55 minutes ago, Eaglo said:

Good Afternoon Visa Journey,

 

I hope is well.  So, I got a letter in the mail today and wanted to share it with you.  I don't understand exactly what it means.  I think I understand it, but I'm not sure.  If you can share with me what comes next, you will shed a lot of light on my wondering mind.  So the letter states the following...

 

"I-797... yaddi yaddi ya....

Notice Type:  Approval Notice...

 

The above petition has been approved.  As the petitioner requests, we have sent the petition to the US Dep.... NVC, 32 Rochester Ave, Portsmouth, NH.... The NVC processes approved immigrant visa petitions that need consular action.  It also determines which consular post is the appropriate consulate to complete the visa processing.  The NVC will then forward the approved petition to that consulate.

 

The NVC will contact the beneficiary of this petition with further information about immigrant visa processing steps.

 

You should allow a minimum of 30 days for the US Department of State processing before contacting the NVC...."

 

So my question stands:  What exactly does this mean?  What further steps should I take?  Is this a good thing/bad thing?  If my wife wanted to come spend two months with me, is she allowed to?  Let me know what you think.  Thanks!

 

Eaglo.

This seems to be  NOA2! Congratulations.

 

Well, start retrieving all the package things:

 

Forms that may be either sent back (or requested to be gathered and kept for the interview) to the NVC or the consulate abroad (depending upon which consulate you are going through) before an interview date with a consulate abroad can be scheduled are as follows:
Pre-Interview Forms / Items:

1.	Completed and signed OF-169.
2.	Completed and signed Of-230 Part 1 and 2 forms.
3.	I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required.
4.	A copy of intending immigrants biographic page of passport(s) including expiration date.
5.	Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *
6.	Original adoption decree. (if applicable)
7.	Marriage certificate. (if applicable)
8.	Divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) (if applicable)
9.	Police certificate(s) **
10.	Court and prison records.(if applicable)
11.	Custody records. (if applicable)
12.	Military records (if applicable)   Visit this link to more information about the whole process... http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 Abstract with the info for your specific timeline step (Current): A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC, the NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain an Of-169 form, and an Of-230 part one and two forms that must be filled out by the intending immigrant. An I-864 form is also included that must be filled out by the petitioner (living in the US). The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of the petitioners past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available (see the I-864 for exact requirements based on your case). The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty to indicate to the U.S government that the intending immigrant will not become a federal charge to the government when he/she arrives in the U.S.. If the petitioner cannot meet these requirements, then he/she must still file an I-864, and find a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements on his/her own. When a joint sponsor is needed ,proof of their U.S citizenship or permanent residency is required. (i.e. copy of birth certificate, immigration status etc). The joint sponsor must be residing in the U.S, and he/she must also submit his/her past 3 years U.S tax returns along with bank or any other financial records available. The joint sponsor must submit his/her own I-864 form to accompany the petitioner's I-864 form.   After the NVC or Consulate Abroad receives the above forms and supporting documents (which may not all be required to mail back at that time), an interview date will be scheduled for the intending immigrant at a consulate abroad. The NVC or the consulate abroad will send your relative a letter indicating at what time and day the interview is scheduled for, and of required forms that must be brought to the interview. Make two copies of each original document or piece of evidence below and bring them with you.    This is , like I say an abstract of the Step-by-Step Guide on How to File for a IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa for a Foreign Spouse that you can find in the link that I posted here... I hope you find helpful the information, and my best wishes to you.

[Jhonny 472]

@Eaglo also make sure that you update your timeline!

[MrHanky 1,378]

When is an approval a bad thing?

Congrats,

and yes update your timeline it'll help others

[NikLR 13,232]

did you read the letter.  It says the petition was approved and forwarded to the Department of State (aka National Visa Center: NVC) for further processing.  Please read up on our guides and wikis.  No this would not be a good time for your spouse to visit. 

[Ryan H 3,834]

The items that are lined out are no longer applicable:

 

3 hours ago, Jhonny said:

Pre-Interview Forms / Items:

1.	Completed and signed OF-169.
2.	Completed and signed Of-230 Part 1 and 2 forms.
3.	I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required.
4.	A copy of intending immigrants biographic page of passport(s) including expiration date.
5.	Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *
6.	Original adoption decree. (if applicable)
7.	Marriage certificate. (if applicable)
8.	Divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) (if applicable)
9.	Police certificate(s) **
10.	Court and prison records.(if applicable)
11.	Custody records. (if applicable)
12.	Military records (if applicable)

 

This is a more accurate guide:  http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php?title=NVC_Process

 

Even then, your first source for anything in regards to the NVC should be here:  https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/nvc.html