Delay NVC processing

[Jwfisher2006 3]

Hi! Couldn't seem to find an answer to this...

 

So we applied for my USC wife's parents around the new year. At the time, with some covid uncertainty and other things going on we wanted to at least start the process. Honestly thought it would take longer. Got notified this morning that the cases were approved. As far as I'm aware, the I-130 approval doesn't expire, but they aren't quite in a position to be able to move within the next year. I'm assuming the process hasn't changed a ton since we did my wife's visa 5-6 years ago?  I figure that we can drag our feet a little bit and that the NVC has some backlogs. But is it possible to just not apply for the visa and delay processing for a little bit? Maybe a year? Just don't want them to think we've abandoned the case. 

 

Of course I know the other option is to have them finish processing, move over long enough to get their green cards/ssn/etc and then go back (for less than a year) to tie up loose ends. But didn't know if there was a way to just put the case on hold with the NVC once they receive it. 

 

Thanks!

[aaron2020 11,651]

You can drag the process out for YEARS.

 

As long as you contact the NVC within 12 months, the cases will stay open.

 

You have a year to pay the DS-260 and I-864 fees.  Delay paying them for 10-11 months.  Once you pay them, it starts the 12 months clock again to submit the forms.

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

You can just let the cases sit at NVC.  Contacting NVC once a year will hold them there.  Otherwise, they could complete the process, enter the US, then immediately return to their home country to tie up loose ends.  They don't have to wait for the plastic green cards.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

@Jwfisher2006

 

There’s two over in the UK forum you might want to join up with to compare progress going through Embassy in London. One started a year before you and the other 2 years. No interviews yet. I wouldn’t hold up at NVC. There is a real backlog of cases there for London because of county lockdowns and limited visa survives.  They can reschedule their  interview and hold up in London if needed.

 

 

Edited April 21, 2021 by Wuozopo

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 minute ago, Wuozopo said:

@Jwfisher2006

 

There’s two over in the UK forum you might want to join up with to compare progress going through Embassy in London. One started a year before you and the other 2 years. No interviews yet. I wouldn’t hold up at NVC. There is a real backlog of cases there for London because of county lockdowns and limited visa survives.  They can reschedule their  interview and hold up in London if needed.

 

 

The reason for the delays was Trump's ban on the IR5 category from April 2020 to March 2021.  That ban has been lifted.  The ban has created a backlogged.

The worldwide pandemic has drastically altered immigration timelines and it's impossible to guess how long waits will be on any particular case.  

[Wuozopo 4,293]

28 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

The reason for the delays was Trump's ban on the IR5 category from April 2020 to March 2021.  That ban has been lifted.  The ban has created a backlogged.

Yes that and London has had limited workers on site and even spouse visas are only slowly being processed in London because of their limited services. They haven’t yet announced when they will go back to full service. I think part of it will be Boris Johnson eventually opening up restrictions after their extreme lockdown. Example of recent opening—Mum got to have tea outdoors in her garden with two friends not in her “bubble”. Because she lives alone, she gets to be in a bubble with my sister and her husband for indoor things.

Edited April 21, 2021 by Wuozopo

[Englishsammy 17]

It is much slower than it appears! We were approved in good time for the I130 and pretty good timing at the NVC but this is the big wait now.  They haven't interviewed for IR5 in over a year so I think we are in for a long wait.  I agree with everyone else and completing your paperwork and then delaying the interview if it comes to it.