November 2019 Filer of I-130 for parent

[African Queen_B 5]

My mother document got qualified. 

[shefellfromheaven 18]

24 minutes ago, African Queen_B said:

My mother document got qualified. 

Congrats Queen_B! 
 

[AnDenW 6]

On 3/22/2021 at 9:47 PM, AnDenW said:

 

Here is my update:

Timeline

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I-130 filing  - 11/07/2019

NOA1 - 11/13/2019  (Potomac Service Center)

RFE - 09/02/2020

Response to RFE - 09/08/2020

I-130 Approval - 09/14/2020

NVC Received - 09/14/2020

Paid NVC - 09/15/2020

Submitted Docs to NVC - 09/22/2020

DQ by NVC -  11/04/2020

Interview Notice - 03/12/2021

Received at consulate - 03/15/2021

Interview registered and confirmed for 04/28/2021

My parents had their interview today. They were interviewed together by a friendly officer. They were interviewed about 2.5 hours after their scheduled appointment (8am local time). 
The interview lasted around 20 minutes. They were asked to provide a new police certificate (which they fortunately had), marriage certificate, their birth certificates, and my birth certificate. They were asked about how I got to the USA, information on my employment history, where my sister lives and why they decided to relocate to the USA and not where my sister lives. 
Besides the wait, they had a very pleasant experience and they are extremely grateful that they have been approved. 

[shefellfromheaven 18]

4 hours ago, AnDenW said:

My parents had their interview today. They were interviewed together by a friendly officer. They were interviewed about 2.5 hours after their scheduled appointment (8am local time). 
The interview lasted around 20 minutes. They were asked to provide a new police certificate (which they fortunately had), marriage certificate, their birth certificates, and my birth certificate. They were asked about how I got to the USA, information on my employment history, where my sister lives and why they decided to relocate to the USA and not where my sister lives. 
Besides the wait, they had a very pleasant experience and they are extremely grateful that they have been approved. 

Congrats 🎉🎈🎊🍾

QQ - Did they provide a copy or original of your  birth certificate ( I have my original birth certificate with me) ? 

[AnDenW 6]

1 hour ago, shefellfromheaven said:

Congrats 🎉🎈🎊🍾

QQ - Did they provide a copy or original of your  birth certificate ( I have my original birth certificate with me) ? 

Thank you. Yes, they requested the original of all documents. 

[Milasa 19]

@AnDenW Congratulations!!! Your family is very lucky. I’m Jan 2019 filer but don’t expect my mom to have an interview earlier then next year. If you don’t mind me asking, US embassy in what country did your parents have interview at? 

[AnDenW 6]

3 hours ago, Milasa said:

@AnDenW Congratulations!!! Your family is very lucky. I’m Jan 2019 filer but don’t expect my mom to have an interview earlier then next year. If you don’t mind me asking, US embassy in what country did your parents have interview at? 

Thank you. South Africa

[GLORIFY GOD 1]

On 11/4/2019 at 10:02 PM, shefellfromheaven said:

Hi November filers,

I just filed I-130 for my parent. I hope we can share our loved ones visa journey. Welcome all  !

 

Timeline

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I-130 filing  - 4/11/2019

Filling for my mom 

can I use DNA evidence only 

instead of all the affidavits

appreciate your feedback 

[shefellfromheaven 18]

On 5/3/2021 at 3:29 PM, GLORIFY GOD said:

Filling for my mom 

can I use DNA evidence only 

instead of all the affidavits

appreciate your feedback 

Hi Welcome … Have you  submitted your application? 

[GLORIFY GOD 1]

2 hours ago, shefellfromheaven said:

Hi Welcome … Have you  submitted your application? 

Yes last week 

[African Queen_B 5]

On 5/3/2021 at 4:29 PM, GLORIFY GOD said:

Filling for my mom 

can I use DNA evidence only 

instead of all the affidavits

appreciate your feedback 

Affidavit is something needed. DNA is something they will take also if you don’t have anything to prove that she is your mother. 

[GLORIFY GOD 1]

1 hour ago, African Queen_B said:

Affidavit is something needed. DNA is something they will take also if you don’t have anything to prove that she is your mother. 

I didn’t add any other evidence except my birth certificate.

My baptismal card didn’t have her name on there, most of the documents didn’t, so they aren’t conclusive therefore as they stated that if the other evidence are inconclusive DNA will be used.

The affidavits, there’s no one available at this time who was a witness to my birth. I am hoping they ask for DNA since that’s the perfect way to prove she’s my mother. 

[shefellfromheaven 18]

2 hours ago, GLORIFY GOD said:

I didn’t add any other evidence except my birth certificate.

My baptismal card didn’t have her name on there, most of the documents didn’t, so they aren’t conclusive therefore as they stated that if the other evidence are inconclusive DNA will be used.

The affidavits, there’s no one available at this time who was a witness to my birth. I am hoping they ask for DNA since that’s the perfect way to prove she’s my mother. 

For my application, I used a copy of my birth certificate and naturalization certificate. I got an RFE due to mismatch of names ( my mum’s passport omitted her maiden name which was on my birth certificate). I submitted my baptism card , which had her maiden name listed and it was approved. I did not use any affidavit. 

Edited May 13, 2021 by shefellfromheaven
Added info

[shefellfromheaven 18]

On 3/22/2021 at 8:05 PM, shefellfromheaven said:

I just got the NVC approval notification! 

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Timeline

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I-130 filing  - 4/11/2019

NOA1 - 5/11/2019

RFE - 09/02/2020 ( Noticed it online after 2 Months ☹️) 

Response to RFE - 11/16/ 2020

I-130 Approval - 12/01/ 2020

Sent Docs to NVC - 01/21/2021

NVC Approval -  03/22/2021

I’m still waiting for interview date to be scheduled 

[African Queen_B 5]

9 hours ago, shefellfromheaven said:

I’m still waiting for interview date to be scheduled 

It is taking so long. Send an email to NVC