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I applied for my mother on I-130 in May 2022, I got an email last week to advise that NVC has received approved immigrant visa petition from USCIS and to pay fees and commence document collection.

 

My mother left the US last week to return to London, (day before status change), she is not due back till early 24. I have a few questions re process and timelines.would greatly appreciate the help.

 

1. After this stage how long does it usually take to process and to receive the Green Card.

2. Is it at this stage we get to select either in US or local consulate processing. which is recommended?

3. Based on her inlines is it best to go with local consulate processing?

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Easiest method is to complete the NVC processing, get the consulate appointment and complete the process abroad.  She enters the US with the Visa and Stamp which is good as a green card for a year.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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4 minutes ago, navaman said:

Thank you, that is what I was thinking, even at this stage how long does it typically take?  is it 6-12 months or more?

 

 

 

 

An example at TSC is 80% within 13 months.  https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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30 minutes ago, navaman said:

My mother left the US

 

31 minutes ago, navaman said:

2. Is it at this stage we get to select either in US or local consulate processing. which is recommended?

She is no longer in the U.S.  Her sole option is consulate processing.

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1 hour ago, navaman said:

2. Is it at this stage we get to select either in US or local consulate processing. which is recommended?

No, you don't get to select.  Her only option is consular processing.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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She could expect to interview around Christmas.

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8 hours ago, navaman said:

Thank you, that is what I was thinking, even at this stage how long does it typically take?  is it 6-12 months or more?

 

 

 

 

Much quicker than that, depending on how quickly you pay the fees, complete the DS-260 and submit the docs. Timeline for being DQ’ed after all that is around 2 weeks (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html) and then London is one of the quicker consulates for interviews - I was DQ’ed late April and have my interview in mid July. So if you submit by the end of the month she could have an interview around October time.

 

Good luck. 

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17 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Easiest method is to complete the NVC processing, get the consulate appointment and complete the process abroad.  She enters the US with the Visa and Stamp which is good as a green card for a year.

Not just easiest- it’s literally OP’s ONLY option at this point.   If she returned to the US with the intention of adjusting struts, that would be immigration fraud.

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I finally got round to submitting all documents last week (took a while to get together), they have been approved.

 

What are the next steps?  Is it interview  or is it medical. Also how long will it take for the interview notice to arrive?  I am hoping that appointment comes in Jan / Fab as mother will be overseas next few months and is planning on coming to US in March.

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16 minutes ago, navaman said:

I finally got round to submitting all documents last week (took a while to get together), they have been approved.

 

What are the next steps?  Is it interview  or is it medical. Also how long will it take for the interview notice to arrive?  I am hoping that appointment comes in Jan / Fab as mother will be overseas next few months and is planning on coming to US in March.

The I-130 was approved, or is the case already at the NVC?

 

Overview of the entire process here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html You can click on each step for more info

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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Okay, so the case is at the NVC now. As soon as that step is completed, they will send it to the Embassy and your mother will receive the interview letter. She needs to schedule her medical before the interview, I would say 10 days before the interview so the Embassy has the results when she has her interview. I was not allowed to schedule the medical until I actually received my interview letter. 

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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