Form i-140 approved, but we are not ready to move to USA due to pandemic

[jaywave 2]

Our Form i-140 was approved recently, but we don't want to move to the USA next year due to the pandemic. We want to move in year 2022. Is there a way to delay?

 

Also, I didn't send my file my 2019 taxes, will that affect the next step?

[pushbrk 13,172]

3 minutes ago, jaywave said:

Our Form i-140 was approved recently, but we don't want to move to the USA next year due to the pandemic. We want to move in year 2022. Is there a way to delay?

 

Also, I didn't send my file my 2019 taxes, will that affect the next step?

Yes, you can delay that long.  I-130, right?  You'll need to file 2019 taxes to take the next step.  If you delay, then also 2020 tax return will need to be filed.  If you delay until 2022 then 2021 will need to be filed.

[igoyougoduke 1,676]

20 minutes ago, jaywave said:

Our Form i-140 was approved recently, but we don't want to move to the USA next year due to the pandemic. We want to move in year 2022. Is there a way to delay?

 

Also, I didn't send my file my 2019 taxes, will that affect the next step?

did you file I-140 or I-130 ? two are completely different 

[jaywave 2]

1 hour ago, James120383 said:

did you file I-140 or I-130 ? two are completely different 

@pushbrk

 

I-130. Thank you for correcting my mistake. In the letter of approval, it said they have sent the petition to the NVC. it also says "You should allow a minimum of 45 days for U.S. Department of State processing before contacting the NVC. If you have not received any correspondence from NVC within 45 days"

 

It also says "Notice type: approval notice section: Husband or wife of U.S citizen, 201(b) INA" on the top.

 

Can I still delay for another year?

[aaron2020 11,651]

18 minutes ago, jaywave said:

@pushbrk

 

I-130. Thank you for correcting my mistake. In the letter of approval, it said they have sent the petition to the NVC. it also says "You should allow a minimum of 45 days for U.S. Department of State processing before contacting the NVC. If you have not received any correspondence from NVC within 45 days"

 

It also says "Notice type: approval notice section: Husband or wife of U.S citizen, 201(b) INA" on the top.

 

Can I still delay for another year?

You can delay as long as you want.  You need to contact the NVC to keep the case open.  The NVC will close a case if they do not have contact with the petitioner within the prior 12 months.  It may be best practice to contact them every 10-11 months and put this on your calendars.  

[pushbrk 13,172]

11 hours ago, jaywave said:

@pushbrk

 

I-130. Thank you for correcting my mistake. In the letter of approval, it said they have sent the petition to the NVC. it also says "You should allow a minimum of 45 days for U.S. Department of State processing before contacting the NVC. If you have not received any correspondence from NVC within 45 days"

 

It also says "Notice type: approval notice section: Husband or wife of U.S citizen, 201(b) INA" on the top.

 

Can I still delay for another year?

Or more.  Yes.

[jaywave 2]

Thanks for all the reply. I'm guessing it's best to wait for the NVC to receive my approval before I call them? I read that it can take a lot awhile before NVC can be notified about the approval.