HELP! Please tell me that NVC is wrong

[bcrabb 0]

Reposting here in case this is the better place...

I am hoping someone can please help us.

I just called the NVC since it has been 5 weeks since our NOA2 approval for the I-129F from the CSC.

The customer service rep said that the reason it has probably not been sent is "because you have to file an I-130 as well and that our case is probably being held up until we submit an I-130."

WHAT IS THIS??? I FOLLOWED ALL THE DIRECTIONS AND GUIDES AND NEVER SAW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS IN THE I-129F PROCESS. WE EVEN GOT OUR NOA2.

Please tell me they are mistaken. What is this about the I-130? Help!

[Bill B 0]

Reposting here in case this is the better place...

I am hoping someone can please help us.

I just called the NVC since it has been 5 weeks since our NOA2 approval for the I-129F from the CSC.

The customer service rep said that the reason it has probably not been sent is "because you have to file an I-130 as well and that our case is probably being held up until we submit an I-130."

WHAT IS THIS??? I FOLLOWED ALL THE DIRECTIONS AND GUIDES AND NEVER SAW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS IN THE I-129F PROCESS. WE EVEN GOT OUR NOA2.

Please tell me they are mistaken. What is this about the I-130? Help!

Only if you are married to her already...not if she is just your fiancee.

Ref: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Petition for Alien Relative

Purpose of Form :

For citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States to establish the relationship to certain alien relatives who wish to immigrate to the United States. A separate form must be filed for each eligible relative. Please note: USCIS processes Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident.

Number of Pages :

Instructions: 5; Form: 2.

Edition Date :

07/30/07. Previous editions accepted.

Where to File :

A petitioner residing in the United States should file Form I-130 at the Service Center with jurisdiction over the petitioner's place of residence.

Filing Fee :

$355

Special Instructions :

Download Instructions for Form I-130 (79KB PDF)

Download I-130 (225KB PDF)

Edited October 13, 2007 by Bill B

[bcrabb 0]

WHEW!!! Thank God!

Now if only NVC will hurry up...5+ weeks since my NOA2

[Dakine 26]

Hopefully the operator thought you were doing a K3. If not you just got bad info from them. Nothing new!

5 weeks is a LONG time tho for NVC to pass your petition on to your embassy.

May be due to the "fee beaters" deluge of petitions.

[Bill B 0]

WHEW!!! Thank God!

Now if only NVC will hurry up...5+ weeks since my NOA2

I would definately call them and make sure they are clear that you filed for a K1 VISA and not a K3 VISA. I would even write them as well. You can't afford to take chances on unnecessary delays.