At NVC wait or move forward? (split)

[AnaBanana12345 20]

Hi everyone, my parent just received an I-130 approval. We are gathering documents to submit to NVC and the dilemma is whether we should wait or not to submit the documents given that my parent is in Belarus and he needs to apply for a Shengen visa to get to Warsaw for an interview... He is scheduled for a Shengen visa interview in May, so I wonder whether we should wait for documents to submit in order not to get a sooner appointment in Warsaw... Any recent experience as to how long it takes between the time when NVC reviews Affidavit of Support + Application package and schedules the interview in Warsaw? Any specific considerations for Belarusian citizens?

 

I see based on NVC timeframes and information above that it takes them about 1-1.5 months to review all documents and then I understand it may take 1.5-3 months for an interview since the parent needs to do the medical exam, prepare additional documents, etc. But any real life stories of Belarusian/Russian beneficiaries in addition to above sharing their experience would be of great help! Thanks so much for any insights!

[Ontarkie 14,224]

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[millefleur 5,046]

@slavaskii would be able to give advice for Belarusians.

[Simplytex 387]

Based on this news, I think you may need to reconsider your options, and look at transferring the interview to a different location.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/poland-close-belarus-border-crossing-until-further-notice-says-minister-2023-02-09/

 

Edit: my bad, I misread the title before finishing the article. They are only closing a border crossing location, rather than all crossings. It will will be harder to go by land, though.

Edited February 10, 2023 by Simplytex