Approved and NVC number assigned

[miromay 0]

Good morning to all,

I am new to this forum and I see there is a lot to learn!

I have filed a petition for my husband and the I-130 has been approved, forwarded to the NVC and the case number is now available. I called them this morning but I found the agent totally "useless" since they have to read the script and they can't tell you more that what they see on their screen.

I would like to know how long it will take for us to get the "fee bill" and how long the process will take. Also I saw some postings on the shortcut method and I would like to know if it is safe to use that. When would be a good time of start that route?

Please share your experience...

Thank you very much,

Milena

[Samanthajayne 0]

Good morning to all,

I am new to this forum and I see there is a lot to learn!

I have filed a petition for my husband and the I-130 has been approved, forwarded to the NVC and the case number is now available. I called them this morning but I found the agent totally "useless" since they have to read the script and they can't tell you more that what they see on their screen.

I would like to know how long it will take for us to get the "fee bill" and how long the process will take. Also I saw some postings on the shortcut method and I would like to know if it is safe to use that. When would be a good time of start that route?

Please share your experience...

Thank you very much,

Milena

Hello

Well after the NVC assigned our case number about 4 weeks after it was approved. Also we recieved the bill around two weeks after the case number.

I hope they right to you soon, im sure they will. : )

[Mononoke28 135]

Hello Milena,

You need to start getting familiar with the NVC process for Cr1/IR1 visas. You can do this by reading James' shortcuts found here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=117, they will help you out a lot even if you choose not to use them.

Also, you need to check the Department of State web site to see what documents you will need to send to the NVC with the DS-230 form. You can find that information here http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3176.html. Just choose your embassy and it'll tell you what those documents are.

Congratulations and good luck with the rest of your journey!

Diana

[Urge To Race 2]

Please add a timeline. The data helps all VJ members

Go here to adda a timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/intro.php

Cheers and good luck

Good morning to all,

I am new to this forum and I see there is a lot to learn!

I have filed a petition for my husband and the I-130 has been approved, forwarded to the NVC and the case number is now available. I called them this morning but I found the agent totally "useless" since they have to read the script and they can't tell you more that what they see on their screen.

I would like to know how long it will take for us to get the "fee bill" and how long the process will take. Also I saw some postings on the shortcut method and I would like to know if it is safe to use that. When would be a good time of start that route?

Please share your experience...

Thank you very much,

Milena

[miromay 0]

Hi Diana and thank you for the information.

I see you decided not to use the shortcut all the way through... any particular reason for that? I want to make sure I do everything correctly...

Have a wonderful day and thanks again for your help!

Milena

[michael_nc 0]

Good morning to all,

I am new to this forum and I see there is a lot to learn!

I have filed a petition for my husband and the I-130 has been approved, forwarded to the NVC and the case number is now available. I called them this morning but I found the agent totally "useless" since they have to read the script and they can't tell you more that what they see on their screen.

I would like to know how long it will take for us to get the "fee bill" and how long the process will take. Also I saw some postings on the shortcut method and I would like to know if it is safe to use that. When would be a good time of start that route?

Please share your experience...

Thank you very much,

Milena

Well, my experience is this "JAMES' SHORTCUTS" work !!!!..I used them and everything is working great, as you can see below from my timeline. Just follow the directions..Really easy. So far I've probably saved close to a month.

I-130 Timeline:

2/14/07...married (Valentine's Day)

4/03/07...mailed I-130 to TSC

4/21/07...I-797C NOA received

4/24/07...Check cashed

7/12/07...Received email saying "I-130 Approved" (120 Days)

NVC Process for I-130 CR-1: per James's Shortcuts

8/7/07..Case Number assigned at NVC

8/20/07..mailed to NVC DS-3032

8/21/07..Message at NVC, "Your DS-3032 & AOS Fee Bill has been sent"

8/21/07..mailed AOS Fee Bill w/ money order to NVC

8/22/07..NVC received my DS-3032

8/23/07..NVC received my AOS Fee Bill

8/24/07..I received my DS-3032/AOS Fee Bill packet in the mail

8/27/07..NVC generated the I-864 Form

8/27/07..I mailed my completed I-864 form to NVC

..waiting on IV Bill to be generated

..DS-230 to follow

I am into the NVC process a total of 20 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I-129F Timeline:

4/23/07...mailed I-129F to Chicago

5/01/07...received NOA1 (dated 4/27/07)

5/03/07...touched

5/11/07...transferred to CSC

5/16/07...Received NOA1

6/04/07...touched (email saying Case is now pending at CSC)

6/05/07...touched

6/06/07...touched

8/21/07...received email notice "I-129F is Approved" (120 days)

[michael_nc 0]

Good morning to all,

I am new to this forum and I see there is a lot to learn!

I have filed a petition for my husband and the I-130 has been approved, forwarded to the NVC and the case number is now available. I called them this morning but I found the agent totally "useless" since they have to read the script and they can't tell you more that what they see on their screen.

I would like to know how long it will take for us to get the "fee bill" and how long the process will take. Also I saw some postings on the shortcut method and I would like to know if it is safe to use that. When would be a good time of start that route?

Please share your experience...

Thank you very much,

Milena

Miromay, Please fill out your timeline here on VisaJourney...This will help others estimate their timelines. All the information here and projected adjucation dates are based on all our information..If everyone inputs their timeline, we'll get better estimates....

Thanks, & Good Luck!

Edited August 29, 2007 by michael_nc

[Mononoke28 135]

Yes, James' shortcuts can save you a lot of time. The only shortcut I didn't use was for the DS-230 and that was only because the NVC didn't really let me know when they were going to send me this info. But yes, the shortcuts work great.

Diana

[miromay 0]

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the information...

Could you send me the link where you found the shortcut instructions? I want to make sure I am using the latest version since I found many....

Did you send the DS-3032 to the NVC before their request? I see that worked... So I could go ahead and send that now right?

Thanks and sorry for all the questions.

Milena