I-29F approval, but no interview scheduled

[Mac1234 3]

Hi everyone, 

 

I noticed my approval for my I-29f petition will be exipiring in March 2021. I have not yet heard from the NVC regarding the next steps (Though I do have my case number and invoice number as I called them). I have submitted an inquiry on the Ask NVC form online inquiring about how to renew my petition but have not heard back. Does anyone else know how I ca get the petition approval extended? I would hate for it to expire but am unable to move forward as the Montreal Embassy is not taking any more cases at this time. 

Edited February 25, 2021 by Mac1234

[In4theJourney 171]

Seems it’s extended automatically. Mine expired in June of last year and I never sent any info anywhere. 

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, Mac1234 said:

Does anyone else know how I ca get the petition approval extended?

At the interview, the CO can extend it: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050207.html "the consular officer may revalidate the petition any number of times for additional periods of four months from the date of revalidation, provided the officer concludes that the petitioner and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to marry each other within 90 days after the beneficiary's admission into the United States."

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[NikLR 13,227]

If you have your case number then your file may have already been sent to Montreal. Have you tried to do your DS160 and book an interview?  In Canada the K1 books their own interview. 

[payxibka 10,045]

On 2/25/2021 at 4:49 PM, Mac1234 said:

Hi everyone, 

 

I noticed my approval for my I-29f petition will be exipiring in March 2021. I have not yet heard from the NVC regarding the next steps (Though I do have my case number and invoice number as I called them). I have submitted an inquiry on the Ask NVC form online inquiring about how to renew my petition but have not heard back. Does anyone else know how I ca get the petition approval extended? I would hate for it to expire but am unable to move forward as the Montreal Embassy is not taking any more cases at this time. 

Consulate not NVC renews the petition.   

 

What is your ceac status?

[Mac1234 3]

On 2/28/2021 at 9:55 PM, NikLR said:

If you have your case number then your file may have already been sent to Montreal. Have you tried to do your DS160 and book an interview?  In Canada the K1 books their own interview. 

Last I spoke with the NVC (in January) they said there was nothing further for me to do until the Embassy opens up for more cases to be sent to them. On the NVC tracker it says the file is still at the NVC. 

On 2/28/2021 at 10:05 PM, payxibka said:

Consulate not NVC renews the petition.   

 

What is your ceac status?

At The NVC! I filled out the AskNVC online form regarding this but haven't gotten a response. 

[Mac1234 3]

On 2/25/2021 at 5:53 PM, In4theJourney said:

Seems it’s extended automatically. Mine expired in June of last year and I never sent any info anywhere. 

Have you had your interview yet? I felt anxious not having it confirmed anywhere that it would be extended. 

[In4theJourney 171]

5 minutes ago, Mac1234 said:

Have you had your interview yet? I felt anxious not having it confirmed anywhere that it would be extended. 

No, still waiting. I’m more concerned about NVC closing my petition at this point. 

[Mac1234 3]

What do you mean by the NVC closing your petition? I haven't heard of that!

[SalishSea 17,837]

1 hour ago, Mac1234 said:

Last I spoke with the NVC (in January) they said there was nothing further for me to do until the Embassy opens up for more cases to be sent to them. On the NVC tracker it says the file is still at the NVC. 

At The NVC! I filled out the AskNVC online form regarding this but haven't gotten a response. 

You're in the queue with about a year's worth of approved petitions waiting on interviews.   All you can do is wait.

[In4theJourney 171]

On 3/2/2021 at 10:21 AM, Mac1234 said:

What do you mean by the NVC closing your petition? I haven't heard of that!

NVC clearly states that if you don’t contact them through phone/email in 1 year, they will close your case. Seen various people on Facebook (k1) have their cases closed by the NVC. Some of those people don’t update us for us to know and the one person I’ve seen has had their congressman involved. 
 

As far as USCIS, I believe you’re safe for it to “expire”, but I would caution about the NVC whenever and if, that time comes for you as it has for many late 2019 and early 2020 filers. 

[Mac1234 3]

20 hours ago, In4theJourney said:

NVC clearly states that if you don’t contact them through phone/email in 1 year, they will close your case. Seen various people on Facebook (k1) have their cases closed by the NVC. Some of those people don’t update us for us to know and the one person I’ve seen has had their congressman involved. 
 

As far as USCIS, I believe you’re safe for it to “expire”, but I would caution about the NVC whenever and if, that time comes for you as it has for many late 2019 and early 2020 filers. 

Perfect, that makes sense! I have contacted through the online AskNVC form and did get a response they will renew the petition at the interview so I think I'm alright as I did contact them. Thank you! 

On 3/2/2021 at 1:23 PM, Jorgedig said:

You're in the queue with about a year's worth of approved petitions waiting on interviews.   All you can do is wait.

Thank you!