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[H1_forever]

Has anybody experienced I-824 approved and consulate never received USCIS notification? It has been more than one year our I-824 approval. USCIS claims the approval is already sent, consulate claims it never received it. I am stuck in a loop....

I already created service request on phone with USCIS but the say the same response..
Consulate or NVC has no record of this approval. Consulate says it will not process anything until it gets official notification.

 

[kamrans]

Send letter to the service center along with the copy of approval and your green card copy and 485 copy. Ask them that NVC is not having any information about 824 approval.
Also send a copy of approval to NVC asking them to track this approval as you are not getting any information over the phone.
You won't get anything if you call the consulate and getting information from them.
Dont get panic. Give a call to USCIS and ask them what you can do now if NVC is not having any information about your case.

Good Luck

Has anybody experienced I-824 approved and consulate never received USCIS notification? It has been more than one year our I-824 approval. USCIS claims the approval is already sent, consulate claims it never received it. I am stuck in a loop....

I already created service request on phone with USCIS but the say the same response..
Consulate or NVC has no record of this approval. Consulate says it will not process anything until it gets official notification.

 

[kamrans]

Sorry for the delayed answer. Pls check the answers below:

Friends

This is my situation

I am from Pakistan and I do have Canadian PR also. I applied I-824 on August 5, 2008 and it got approved very fast on January 16, 2008 IN just 5 and half months and I have written that I want to process my case in Toronto Canada not from Pakistan now I have the following question


1-on approval notice the petitioner name and the beneficiary name is the same don’t u guys thing the beneficiary name should be my wife name

I think thats the mistake but I am not sure. Why you dont send letter to the service center and keep a copy for future reference that you indicated this issue to them.

2-DO all FTJ cases are processed through NVC. Or only some of them... because Islambad embassy accept cases from NVC only they told me that I-824 has to be approved and then UCIS will send your case to NVC and then case will be sent to islamabad but is this the same procedure for canada because I-824 approval notice says that they have notified tornto consulate that I am the permenant resident thats all. I 824 do not have even my wife name?? Can any body tell me clearly that does every body who files I-824 has to go through NVC or in case of Canada we can go to consulate and start the case?
The process is changed for each consulate and for every country. So nothing is going directly to the embassy at this point.


3-If NVC is involved in my case then how long file will stay at NVC and how long the consulate in Toronto will take to complete the process.
NVC take around 2-3 months if the PD is current. Embassy time varies depending on the number of interviews in the embassy and the vacant interview slot. Overall process take around 6-8 months depending on what consulate you go with.

I am totally confused a lot of lawyers do not even know that NVC is involved in FTJ cases. These lawyers still say that you can go too directly to start the case I know In Pakistan they accept the cases only through NVC. Even they don’t open case with approved I-824? What about in Canada? Do I have to wait to receive some documents from NVC or I can start the case directly in USA Consulate in Canada
There is nothing to confuse. Nothing is in your hands. You can just track. The process is already defined but the timeline is not defined anywhere. So be patient and have firm belief that you will get it soon.

Guys please help if you know the answer

 

[NZON]

hello everyone,

We received our approved I797c "approval notice on our I824". we were instructed to contact the consulate. Do we have to wait for the visa to be current for them to scheduled an interview? Is our case forwarded to NVC or to embassy in Manila? thank you

regards

NZON

 

[NZON]

hello, h1

I assumed that you have a copy of I824. If so, did you initiate the I797c "approval notice on your I824". there is certain fee for that. just asking?

 

[Simala2006]

Hi NZON,, read the previous pages of this thread to know more kababayan,,,

Hi kababayan NZON, the approved copy of your 1824 will be part of your enclosures for you to send our consulate in Manila inorder for your case number to be started. You have to send them a letter telling them of your case, together with clear copies of your approvals, birth certificates of your dependents and marriage certificate. You will be the one to initiate this one for the consulate will not look for anyone to do this for us. Start right away inorder for you to get the case number. What is your priority date? March Visa Bulletin is May 2005, so if your priority date is before this date, this is good news for you, but if you are later than 2005, you will be like us who are still waiting for the date to be current. The follow to join derivatives in our country is dependent on priority date issue. They queue us in that manner.

I just visited Philippines for a much needed family leave, my husband met an accident and I have to be with him and the kids. We all will continue to pray for it is not easy being far from our love ones. This is reality now! I talked with the consul in US consulate in my province, I can sense concern and sympathy in his eyes regarding my case, but he told me, he cannot do anything about it, it seems the scenario now is that , nothing will be moving soon... I sense this has something to do with the recent recession we had here in the States, it is not their priority, we just have to painfully wait!

Let us continue to pray! God is our refuge and deliverer! Welcome kababayan, I would suggest you read the different posts of our kababayan with Kamrans and the rest of the co-threaders had posted also, they will serve your info searches... go back to the previous pages and read. Godbless us all!

Simala2006

hello, h1

I assumed that you have a copy of I824. If so, did you initiate the I797c "approval notice on your I824". there is certain fee for that. just asking?

 

[NZON]

thank you for the reply simala2006, our priority date is april 2006, we have been given a case number since nov. 2007. In addition, we were given the packet III to prepare for the necessary documents. But since then, no approval of whatsoever document were received until we got one this feb. 2, 2009. the I797C (approval notice of our I824). So i guess we have to wait for EB3 to be current, so we could be schedule for an interview.Thank you again.

 

[Simala2006]

It's a matter of wating NZON!

So your priority date is earlier than ours, yeah kababayan, our basis is the eb3 slot in Visa Bulletin. It's really strange in our case, my dependents had been interviewed last Sept 2007 already but nothing came out yet. Anyway, it will come, God has a reason of every twist and turn of everything, we will continue to put our trust in His Holy divine interventions!

A friend of mine here in California has told me differently, her husband and kids still in the PHils has been asked to pay for their visa fees from NVC, saying that cases of follow to join are now in NVC, for this I still dont know what is really happening.. Hope our friends and co-threaders knew things about this... will this affect us still waiting or not? How about you dear kamrans, what are the news updates about this? Is this true? Anyway, it is up to them, but it would be good if we know whats happening as of this time.

Again, let us continue to wait with lots of prayers and hope for the better!

Simala2006

thank you for the reply simala2006, our priority date is april 2006, we have been given a case number since nov. 2007. In addition, we were given the packet III to prepare for the necessary documents. But since then, no approval of whatsoever document were received until we got one this feb. 2, 2009. the I797C (approval notice of our I824). So i guess we have to wait for EB3 to be current, so we could be schedule for an interview.Thank you again.

 

[gc_pend]

Need more info........

I got married in Jan'2005, arrived in the US in Apr'2005 on H4. Husband filed for 485 (EB2) and got his GC in Oct'08. I had to return back to India in Mar'08. Filed for I824 in Apr'08 and got approved in Nov'08. Case transferred to NVC, paid all fees, submitted all docs including DS230. Got an RFE about PCC in Jan'09. Replied to RFE in Feb'09.

Any idea what the next steps are and how long does it take for the case to reach Mumbai consulate ?

 

[NZON]

So your priority date is earlier than ours, yeah kababayan, our basis is the eb3 slot in Visa Bulletin. It's really strange in our case, my dependents had been interviewed last Sept 2007 already but nothing came out yet. Anyway, it will come, God has a reason of every twist and turn of everything, we will continue to put our trust in His Holy divine interventions!

A friend of mine here in California has told me differently, her husband and kids still in the PHils has been asked to pay for their visa fees from NVC, saying that cases of follow to join are now in NVC, for this I still dont know what is really happening.. Hope our friends and co-threaders knew things about this... will this affect us still waiting or not? How about you dear kamrans, what are the news updates about this? Is this true? Anyway, it is up to them, but it would be good if we know whats happening as of this time.

Again, let us continue to wait with lots of prayers and hope for the better!

Simala2006

Hello, simala

Thank you really for the info. I am so sad to know that your family have their interview since sept. 2007. By the way, my wife who is also a nurse there in brea, california. what part are you in california? i think that our case is similar to yours. right now. we are waiting for the interview. how about yours?

hope, that visa will be available soon.

zon

 

[eflame]

Very frustrated!
Lots of problem with my approved I-824.
I-824 approved 3 months ago.
no destination consulate shown on the approval notice (though Guangzhou, China has been designated for interview).
Wrong priority date shown on the approve notice.
The approved I-824 has not been received by NVC, neither by Guangzhou.
Service request for NSC, no feedback for one month.
Don't know what to do.
Anyone who has same experience before, pls help! Thx a lot !

 

[crazygal]

Can I file Tax returns jointly - follow-to-join case?

Waiting for priority date during the follow-to-join process to get the date for the GC interview for the spouse. Meanwhile, I have a basic important Q. My spouse didn't visit USA in 2008, so while applying for tax returns, can I file married jointly like in the past? Do you think this will impact her greencard, if I file married and joint return? Meanwhile we are planning to apply visiting visa until the priority date comes current. Please help, I need to file tax returns. If I say I am married and filing separate, I need to pay big amount.....please reply asap...thank you.

 

[judex]

crazygal

you need SSN to add him as dependent, if yes, you can file jointly. it will not help with the greencard process...

Waiting for priority date during the follow-to-join process to get the date for the GC interview for the spouse. Meanwhile, I have a basic important Q. My spouse didn't visit USA in 2008, so while applying for tax returns, can I file married jointly like in the past? Do you think this will impact her greencard, if I file married and joint return? Meanwhile we are planning to apply visiting visa until the priority date comes current. Please help, I need to file tax returns. If I say I am married and filing separate, I need to pay big amount.....please reply asap...thank you.

 

[judex]

eflame

write a letter to your embassy in china, state that you have the approval notice for ftj and they have to start the ftj process, include documents need for ftj(eg. certificates, greencard copy, etc.) regarding the errors, don't worry, it will be corrected, you just have to write a letter to the office who approved your 824. patience my friend, they are just stupid

Very frustrated!
Lots of problem with my approved I-824.
I-824 approved 3 months ago.
no destination consulate shown on the approval notice (though Guangzhou, China has been designated for interview).
Wrong priority date shown on the approve notice.
The approved I-824 has not been received by NVC, neither by Guangzhou.
Service request for NSC, no feedback for one month.
Don't know what to do.
Anyone who has same experience before, pls help! Thx a lot !

 

[judex]

simala

FTJ now with NVC? hmmm... better contact a visa specialist for this, and you can ask also whats happening with the visa of your family. how's life debbie? just PM me, i'm always online...

So your priority date is earlier than ours, yeah kababayan, our basis is the eb3 slot in Visa Bulletin. It's really strange in our case, my dependents had been interviewed last Sept 2007 already but nothing came out yet. Anyway, it will come, God has a reason of every twist and turn of everything, we will continue to put our trust in His Holy divine interventions!

A friend of mine here in California has told me differently, her husband and kids still in the PHils has been asked to pay for their visa fees from NVC, saying that cases of follow to join are now in NVC, for this I still dont know what is really happening.. Hope our friends and co-threaders knew things about this... will this affect us still waiting or not? How about you dear kamrans, what are the news updates about this? Is this true? Anyway, it is up to them, but it would be good if we know whats happening as of this time.

Again, let us continue to wait with lots of prayers and hope for the better!

Simala2006

 

[crazygal]

you need SSN to add him as dependent, if yes, you can file jointly. it will not help with the greencard process...

Thanks Judex. I didn't say it will help greencard process. All I was asking if I apply jointly will that be a problem for her greencard. But I guess, I got the answer. Thank you for your time.

 

[eflame]

judex

Thank you, judex.

write a letter to your embassy in china, state that you have the approval notice for ftj and they have to start the ftj process, include documents need for ftj(eg. certificates, greencard copy, etc.) regarding the errors, don't worry, it will be corrected, you just have to write a letter to the office who approved your 824. patience my friend, they are just stupid

 

[kamrans]

If your wife has a valid SS number you can file jointly but I would suggest do "married filing separately" to be safe.
In this way when your wife will be with you, you can file ammendment to the tax return for the last 3 years and you will get same amount of money. Yes you will loose the interest on that money. But this is the safe option to go with.

Good Luck.

Waiting for priority date during the follow-to-join process to get the date for the GC interview for the spouse. Meanwhile, I have a basic important Q. My spouse didn't visit USA in 2008, so while applying for tax returns, can I file married jointly like in the past? Do you think this will impact her greencard, if I file married and joint return? Meanwhile we are planning to apply visiting visa until the priority date comes current. Please help, I need to file tax returns. If I say I am married and filing separate, I need to pay big amount.....please reply asap...thank you.

 

[kamrans]

Keep on following up with them but this is fact that you will not immigrant visa if the PD is not current. Question is at what point they will ask you to wait? This is not clear. Different consulate do it differently. So I would suggest to follow up with them until they ask you to wait.

Good Luck.

thank you for the reply simala2006, our priority date is april 2006, we have been given a case number since nov. 2007. In addition, we were given the packet III to prepare for the necessary documents. But since then, no approval of whatsoever document were received until we got one this feb. 2, 2009. the I797C (approval notice of our I824). So i guess we have to wait for EB3 to be current, so we could be schedule for an interview.Thank you again.

 

[kamrans]

Send a letter to the service center that approved your 824 and state that you are confused with the date mentioned on it. Dont say they did it wrong. You have to be polite when asking something. Remind them that 824 is not received by the NVC and if there is anything you can do to expedite it. Did you call the USCIS service center to find out what went wrong?
There is nothing much in your hand my friend. There is a limit to follow up and you are doing the best you can. Just wait paitently and pray. I can feel how you are feeling at this point.

Good Luck.

Very frustrated!
Lots of problem with my approved I-824.
I-824 approved 3 months ago.
no destination consulate shown on the approval notice (though Guangzhou, China has been designated for interview).
Wrong priority date shown on the approve notice.
The approved I-824 has not been received by NVC, neither by Guangzhou.
Service request for NSC, no feedback for one month.
Don't know what to do.
Anyone who has same experience before, pls help! Thx a lot !