CP in Chennai how long for Parents ?
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visaapplicant
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Jaise,
Thanks very much for all the information. It seems timing is going to be critical in our situation and I am trying to prepare ahead as much as possible. Could you please help with the following:
1. When we send DS-230 back to NVC, what other supporting documents are required? Copy of biographic data page of passport, last page of passport, 2 photographs of applicants?
2. After the case was transferred to Chennai Consulate, did parents receive
- first a packet of information instructing them to gather the documents that will be necessary for the interview? Did they have to notify the consulate that all the required documents are ready before interview can be scheduled?
- and then an appointment packet for the interview?
OR did they directly receive interview appointment date and appointment packet?
3. Were you able to check on fingerprinting? When was it done? Was it elaborate digital fingerprinting? It seems they did not have to wait till the fingerprint check was completed. It seems they were fingerprinted on the day of the interview but approved without having to wait till fingerprint check results came back.
Thanks.
Thanks very much for all the information. It seems timing is going to be critical in our situation and I am trying to prepare ahead as much as possible. Could you please help with the following:
1. When we send DS-230 back to NVC, what other supporting documents are required? Copy of biographic data page of passport, last page of passport, 2 photographs of applicants?
2. After the case was transferred to Chennai Consulate, did parents receive
- first a packet of information instructing them to gather the documents that will be necessary for the interview? Did they have to notify the consulate that all the required documents are ready before interview can be scheduled?
- and then an appointment packet for the interview?
OR did they directly receive interview appointment date and appointment packet?
3. Were you able to check on fingerprinting? When was it done? Was it elaborate digital fingerprinting? It seems they did not have to wait till the fingerprint check was completed. It seems they were fingerprinted on the day of the interview but approved without having to wait till fingerprint check results came back.
Thanks.
jaisejames
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1. When we send DS-230 back to NVC, what other supporting documents are required? Copy of biographic data page of passport, last page of passport, 2 photographs of applicants?
THis is correct
2. After the case was transferred to Chennai Consulate, did parents receive
- first a packet of information instructing them to gather the documents that will be necessary for the interview? Did they have to notify the consulate that all the required documents are ready before interview can be scheduled?
- and then an appointment packet for the interview?
OR did they directly receive interview appointment date and appointment packet?
THey just recived interview date and appointment packaet theerfore youshould arrange all the document in advance
3. Were you able to check on fingerprinting? When was it done? Was it elaborate digital fingerprinting? It seems they did not have to wait till the fingerprint check was completed. It seems they were fingerprinted on the day of the interview but approved without having to wait till fingerprint check results came back.
I couldn't check this. I will check it and get back to you....
THis is correct
2. After the case was transferred to Chennai Consulate, did parents receive
- first a packet of information instructing them to gather the documents that will be necessary for the interview? Did they have to notify the consulate that all the required documents are ready before interview can be scheduled?
- and then an appointment packet for the interview?
OR did they directly receive interview appointment date and appointment packet?
THey just recived interview date and appointment packaet theerfore youshould arrange all the document in advance
3. Were you able to check on fingerprinting? When was it done? Was it elaborate digital fingerprinting? It seems they did not have to wait till the fingerprint check was completed. It seems they were fingerprinted on the day of the interview but approved without having to wait till fingerprint check results came back.
I couldn't check this. I will check it and get back to you....
visaapplicant
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Jaise,
Thanks for the answers. Wishing your parents a smooth trip to USA.
Thanks for the answers. Wishing your parents a smooth trip to USA.
jaisejames
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My parents arrived in NJ
Hi there,
My parents arrived in NJ on Friday. THey were finger printed in Chennai and then they were finger printed again when they arrived here. IN NJ it almost took 2 hours at the immigration to clear the whole thing as there were other people too waiting in line for the same.
Hi there,
My parents arrived in NJ on Friday. THey were finger printed in Chennai and then they were finger printed again when they arrived here. IN NJ it almost took 2 hours at the immigration to clear the whole thing as there were other people too waiting in line for the same.
visaapplicant
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Jaise,
Congratulations! That is great! You stayed on top of everything all along and it all went smoothly.
So it seems that the fingerprinting in Chennai was not elaborate digital FP and they did not have to wait before the check was completed to be approved. The FP at POE was the elaborate digital FP.
Congratulations! That is great! You stayed on top of everything all along and it all went smoothly.
So it seems that the fingerprinting in Chennai was not elaborate digital FP and they did not have to wait before the check was completed to be approved. The FP at POE was the elaborate digital FP.
jaisejames said:
Congrats, Jaise!!
I didn't know you were from NJ! I'm from NJ as well.
So, all's well ends well. Hope you don't have to worry about childcare anymore
If you have some time, could you please post in little bit more detail, their POE experience?
Thank you.
jaisejames75
New Member
No GC
Hi they have nto recived it yet... Do you knw where I can find this info from. Usually how long does it take to get the actual GC in hand
Hi they have nto recived it yet... Do you knw where I can find this info from. Usually how long does it take to get the actual GC in hand
Did your parents get the "Welcome Letter"? It seems like the Welcome letter precedes the actual GC. My guess is, if you already got the welcome letter then you can expect the GC within a month from the letter, latest.
This thread might give you an idea, although you might see here that the timeline to get the actual card varies from case to case:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=173088
Good luck and keep us posted.
This thread might give you an idea, although you might see here that the timeline to get the actual card varies from case to case:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=173088
Good luck and keep us posted.
My Parent's case update
I'm going to update my parent's case status here for the benefit of others interested in CP timeline for Parents in Chennai.
Mailed I-130 to VSC: Feb 9 '06
Receipt Dt: Feb 13 '06
Notice Dt: Feb 15 '06
Check for $190 cashed on: Feb 21
I-130 approved @ VSC - May 23 '06
**Case transferred to NVC**
NVC case # generated - Jun 7 '06
DS-3032 & Aff of Support Fee bill sent by NVC - Jun 19 '06
DS-3032 & Fee bill received by me - Jun 28 '06
AS Fee bill sent back to NVC @ MO - Jun 29 '06
DS-3032 sent back to NVC @ NH - July 7 '06
** Please see the first post on this thread for a full update on case status.
I'm going to update my parent's case status here for the benefit of others interested in CP timeline for Parents in Chennai.
Mailed I-130 to VSC: Feb 9 '06
Receipt Dt: Feb 13 '06
Notice Dt: Feb 15 '06
Check for $190 cashed on: Feb 21
I-130 approved @ VSC - May 23 '06
**Case transferred to NVC**
NVC case # generated - Jun 7 '06
DS-3032 & Aff of Support Fee bill sent by NVC - Jun 19 '06
DS-3032 & Fee bill received by me - Jun 28 '06
AS Fee bill sent back to NVC @ MO - Jun 29 '06
DS-3032 sent back to NVC @ NH - July 7 '06
** Please see the first post on this thread for a full update on case status.
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Hi Jenimmi,
I am a newbie to this forum, thanks for posting the timeline for your parents. I too had petitioned for my wife when I was a LPR. I recently became a USC and her case is moving forward now
The following is the timeline and the case status:
I-130 Priority date : Feb 18, 2004
I-130 approved : April 2005.
Case number entered in NVC system : May 12, 2005
I became a USC : May 26, 2005
sent letter to NVC to upgrade petition to IR1 : May 26, 2005
Received reply from NVC with case upgraded to IR1 : June 19, 2006
DS-3032 and AOS fee bill sent by NVC : June 19, 2006
I am a newbie to this forum, thanks for posting the timeline for your parents. I too had petitioned for my wife when I was a LPR. I recently became a USC and her case is moving forward now
The following is the timeline and the case status:
I-130 Priority date : Feb 18, 2004
I-130 approved : April 2005.
Case number entered in NVC system : May 12, 2005
I became a USC : May 26, 2005
sent letter to NVC to upgrade petition to IR1 : May 26, 2005
Received reply from NVC with case upgraded to IR1 : June 19, 2006
DS-3032 and AOS fee bill sent by NVC : June 19, 2006
Correction
Sorry, I messed up a couple of dates in my previous post, the following are the correct dates:
I became a USC : May 26, 2006
sent letter to NVC to upgrade petition : May 26, 2006
azguy said:Hi Jenimmi,
I am a newbie to this forum, thanks for posting the timeline for your parents. I too had petitioned for my wife when I was a LPR. I recently became a USC and her case is moving forward now
The following is the timeline and the case status:
I-130 Priority date : Feb 18, 2004
I-130 approved : April 2005.
Case number entered in NVC system : May 12, 2005
I became a USC : May 26, 2005
sent letter to NVC to upgrade petition to IR1 : May 26, 2005
Received reply from NVC with case upgraded to IR1 : June 19, 2006
DS-3032 and AOS fee bill sent by NVC : June 19, 2006
Sorry, I messed up a couple of dates in my previous post, the following are the correct dates:
I became a USC : May 26, 2006
sent letter to NVC to upgrade petition : May 26, 2006
Jyotsna,
You can call the NVC's automated system at 603-334-0700 and enter your CIS receipt number when prompted. This is the receipt number printed on your I-130 receipt. If your case has been entered in the NVC system, it will give you your NVC case number which you might want to write down. You can use this NVC case number for all further enquiries at NVC and also at the consulate once your case is transferred. Hope this helps.
You can call the NVC's automated system at 603-334-0700 and enter your CIS receipt number when prompted. This is the receipt number printed on your I-130 receipt. If your case has been entered in the NVC system, it will give you your NVC case number which you might want to write down. You can use this NVC case number for all further enquiries at NVC and also at the consulate once your case is transferred. Hope this helps.
visaapplicant
Registered Users (C)
Jyotsna,
Congratulations on I130 approval for your mother! Hopefully you will hear from NVC soon. Could you please tell which svc center did you apply to and how long did it take to process? Thanks.
Congratulations on I130 approval for your mother! Hopefully you will hear from NVC soon. Could you please tell which svc center did you apply to and how long did it take to process? Thanks.
Dear Visaapplicant,
Thank you. The I-130 approval is just the first step in the arduous immigrant visa application process.
Anyway, to answer your questions, I sent my I-130 application to the Nebraska Service Center on Feb 22nd, 06. It was forwarded to the California Service Center, and I received a receipt from them on March 18th, with a receipt date of March 12th. I received the approval notice on May 26th, with an approval date of May 18th. I just received the AOS bill and DS 3032 from the NVC yesterday (June 26).
Hope this helps,
Jyotsna
Thank you. The I-130 approval is just the first step in the arduous immigrant visa application process.
Anyway, to answer your questions, I sent my I-130 application to the Nebraska Service Center on Feb 22nd, 06. It was forwarded to the California Service Center, and I received a receipt from them on March 18th, with a receipt date of March 12th. I received the approval notice on May 26th, with an approval date of May 18th. I just received the AOS bill and DS 3032 from the NVC yesterday (June 26).
Hope this helps,
Jyotsna