Rescheduling interview? London embassy

[Eandy 9]

Hello

It’s looking like my husband and I may be traveling when the I-130 is approved and his interview is scheduled at the London embassy (based on current timelines, we know this may change). 
 

Has anyone had experience with moving their interview date at London embassy? How difficult was it? How long did you have to wait for the new appointment? Any info is helpful, thanks!

[Redro 4,611]

32 minutes ago, Eandy said:

Hello

It’s looking like my husband and I may be traveling when the I-130 is approved and his interview is scheduled at the London embassy (based on current timelines, we know this may change). 
 

Has anyone had experience with moving their interview date at London embassy? How difficult was it? How long did you have to wait for the new appointment? Any info is helpful, thanks!

Where in the process are you? 

Once the petition is approved you need to submit documentation to NVC. Currently timelines are about a month. But, this fluctuates and can take as long as 3 months from submission of NVC documents to DQ. Do you plan on traveling for 3-6 months? 

You can always delay submission of documents at NVC stage if you aren't quite ready to move to the US. 

Edited June 30, 2023 by Redro

[Eandy 9]

We’re still at the I-130 stage. We’re going to be traveling for 6 months. But yes, we were thinking about just slowing down at the NVC stage, so that’s helpful info! Thanks 

[Redro 4,611]

2 hours ago, Eandy said:

We’re still at the I-130 stage. We’re going to be traveling for 6 months. But yes, we were thinking about just slowing down at the NVC stage, so that’s helpful info! Thanks 

Great! Not sure where the USC currently lives and where you plan on traveling but make sure they maintain ties to the US, and either have a job based out of the US they maintain or a qualified joint sponsor! 
And if planning on traveling for 6 months, be aware the CO will ask about travel history after NVC submission. They may or may not request a PCC if the beneficiary stayed in one place for more than 6 months. 

[Chancy 6,241]

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[Vicki430 1]

Is your I130 approved? The whole thing really takes time especially if your husband has been working outside of the US for a while and doesn't have a US income for tax purpose. Retro is right, you might need a co-sponsor! It took us 1 year to get I130 approved, 9 months to get DQ because NVC requested further information 2/3 times (previously the review time was 2 months). This whole thing is more complicated and lengthy than you thought!