I-130 for Consular Processing

dfwikea said:
Fbanna79, thank you so much!

I just did what you said and got the case #. I guess the next thing I need to do is to email NVC after ds-3032 is received. Since NVC will send me a copy as well, can I take action right after I get the form regardless if my mom gets it or not?
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You on't have to wait for your mother to receive the DS3032 before sending it in. In fact, they send you a copy so that even if it takes a year for your mother to receive hers, you can take action.
 
bestpal said:
Your case is already approved. It's just a matter of document processing by the NVC. Once all the required documents is received and fees are paid, the NVC will transfer your case over to the embassy for immigration visa interview.
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Bestpal,

I think what these people are referring to is transfer from Vermont to California, not from Vermont to NVC which is the approval. from what I heard, some cases (marriage based cases) are now transferred from Vermont to California for processing. I don't think it takes more than 3 months to get approval after it is transferred to california.

Upon approval, the case is transferred to NVC for visa processing and fees and later to the embassy for interview.

Hope my post helps everyone understand the process better.

Thanks
 
Re: DS 3032 Scan Copy

Hi fbanna79 or any expert friend,

my parents I 130 got approved yesterday. I was planning to email to NVC for agent selection. upto this not a problem.

My concern is:

can I do also send a scan copy of signed DS 3032 form by my father to NVC?? in other word, if my parent sign that form and scan it and send me back via email and then can I print it and send via mial to NVC??

I would really appreciate.

Thanks in advance
 
foochow said:
If you applied at the VSC that means your case it at CSC now. Same thing happened with me. But I wonder how long it takes now to get approved. Does anyone have any ideas?
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I-130 sent for Wife:

11.11.08 - Sent application I-130 to Chicago lockbox
11.12.08 - Application received @ Chicago lockbox
11.18.08 - Check cashed
11.21.08 - NOA1
11.21.08 - Application at VSC
01.14.09 - Transferred to CSC
01.19.09 - This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred.(hopefully gets approved soon)
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Hi Foochow, Did you get any letter or email from USCIS confirming the above, or just the case status online ? I found many, not just on this forum but on many forums I found people are confused as to the USCIS trasfer location. And everyone opines that it is transferred to CSC which in turn results in a faster approval.

I hope that is the case, in fact, and folks like Dekagunda, Foochow, me and many more could be united with our dear family members soon.

Here is to Happy OBAMA Day!!! I am flowing with the nation's Sentiment right now. Too bad I could not go to the Mall, for I have to work.
 
qa90 said:
Hi fbanna79 or any expert friend,

my parents I 130 got approved yesterday. I was planning to email to NVC for agent selection. upto this not a problem.

My concern is:

can I do also send a scan copy of signed DS 3032 form by my father to NVC?? in other word, if my parent sign that form and scan it and send me back via email and then can I print it and send via mial to NVC??

I would really appreciate.

Thanks in advance
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I didn't do it this way but I can almost guarrantee that NVC will accept it. I just typed my mother's name on the DS3032 form in the signature space and it was accepted. They accept e-mails from petitionner or petitionnee as well. NVC is very flexible compared to USCIS.
 
Thanks for your reply,

I have another concern on DS230 form as I am trying to:
filling up DS 230 form. I found that:

Q22.??

"In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States?" what should be answer? is it "N/A" or whatever profession he(my parent) is working should be here??

Thanks for advise!
 
I put what my mother has done before retirement. I thought about the fact that they will think she may become public charge if she has no intent to work here. But, I may be wrong.
 
but isn't this a family sponcership application. So they should not displace any us jobs??

In other word, immigrant should not take us jobs as they are comming to usa for joining family. I am confused what should I do?

can any one else shade light on this issue!

thanks
 
chakman said:
Hi Foochow, Did you get any letter or email from USCIS confirming the above, or just the case status online ? I found many, not just on this forum but on many forums I found people are confused as to the USCIS trasfer location. And everyone opines that it is transferred to CSC which in turn results in a faster approval.

I hope that is the case, in fact, and folks like Dekagunda, Foochow, me and many more could be united with our dear family members soon.

Here is to Happy OBAMA Day!!! I am flowing with the nation's Sentiment right now. Too bad I could not go to the Mall, for I have to work.
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No not yet. I get got email updates. But seems like looking at other people's case it should be approved within 2-3 months.
 
qa90 said:
but isn't this a family sponcership application. So they should not displace any us jobs??

In other word, immigrant should not take us jobs as they are comming to usa for joining family. I am confused what should I do?

can any one else shade light on this issue!

thanks
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The reason why they get green card is to allow them to live and work here. It is not because it is family sponsorship that if someone wants to work it is going to be a problem. For people sponsoring their spouses, will that mean that their spouses should not accept any job in the US because it is a family based green card ? My personal impression is that it will look a little odd if you state that your beneficiary has no intent of working in the US or making any living. If you read the I-864 form, the contract between sponsor and beneficiary is ended after a certain period of employment, death, renunciation of permanent residence and citizenship.

Note that this is not a visitor visa. The beneficiary must have the intent of living in the US permanently. An alien who has intent to work in the US is less likely to become a public charge even if the sponsor is no longer available for help.

Think about it deeply. Of course, the type of employment should not matter as this is not an employment based petition. But demonstrating the intention to be financially independant in the US will be seen as a positive thing by the interviewing officer.

Let's see what other people think.
 
foochow said:
No not yet. I get got email updates. But seems like looking at other people's case it should be approved within 2-3 months.
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Foochow,

After recieving the update online and not knowing where the case was trasferred to yesterday, I was hoping to get some confirmation, as you know. And today, my mailbox contained a letter from VSC confirming that my case, indeed, has been transferred to CSC.

Now I am not sure why they do that but i have heard good stories from people once their case gets trasferred to CSC. Can anyone please share their experience with similar petition and similar transfer, Please?

Foochow! I hope you get the letter soon, too.

I like to thank Fbanna79 for starting this thread. This site was a great source of consolation at times and infomation at other when I was going throug my USC case; especially, after applying on July 27, 2007 for the same. I am sure you all can understand.

Below is my timeline:

Filed for I-130 - Oct 28,'08
Chicago lockbox recieved - Nov 4,'08
NOA1 recived- Nov 10 ( estimate, I forgot)
Transfer Notice- Jan 14, 2009
Transfer Notice recived - Jan 20, 2009


Peace:)
 
hi chakman
I got the letter today also. This process is normal for VSC. They transfer mostly spouse cases. Check out this link. http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pUr_01dmRR7hdWQYg3KbwRg&gid=0
It provides the tracking that some other people have posted. By the way where is spouse from what country? Mine is from India.

Also, check this website for the NVC process after the I-130 is approved.
http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Jame%27s_Shortcut

It is good help.

Also, I like to thank Fbanna79 for starting this thread. It is a good tool to help each other out.
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I-130 sent for Wife:

11.11.08 - Sent application I-130 to Chicago lockbox
11.12.08 - Application received @ Chicago lockbox
11.18.08 - Check cashed
11.21.08 - NOA1
11.21.08 - Application at VSC
01.14.09 - Transferred to CSC
01.20.09 - Got the Letter saying that the case is transferred
 
Parents case transferred from VSC to CSC?

The status was updated online a few hours ago:

"Current Status: This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred."

I thought they only transfer spouse cases from VSC to CSC.
 
Foochow,

My case status updated yesterday and today. Little anxious here.

My family is in your neighborhood, adjacent to the North. I am from Nepal. keep in touch
 
chakman said:
Foochow,

My case status updated yesterday and today. Little anxious here.

My family is in your neighborhood, adjacent to the North. I am from Nepal. keep in touch
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HI chakman
same with me. my case got updated today. It still says "This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred." looks like they might be working on it now. does your say the same thing? and i am from north india.very close to your country.
keep in touch
 
DS230 documents and AOS & IV fee

Hi ,
I have questions after be an agent and same time the petitioner,
1- is NVC well send DS230 documents boths to agent and beneficiary?
2- is one payment AOS fee $70.00 "Affidavit of support" for wife and children or
each one I have to pay $70.00?
3- same for IV fee payment $400 for wife and children or
each one I have to pay $400.00?

Thanks for your support.
 
1- No. Only the beneficiary will receive the DS230 documents. It is in fact just the bill and the instruction. You don't need this package if you are paying online. You can just log into their website and pay, wait for 2 days, print the cover sheet and send it to NVC.

2- You will have to pay $ 70.00 for each (Wife, children). You will have to multiply $70.00 by the number of children and wife and that will be what you owe. They will send you seperate bill for each person.

3- Same as # 2
3-
 
Does anyone have any idea what question may be asked to my mother at interview ? I am thinking about all possible questions to get her prepared. Can anyone help me think about some obvious questions ? My mother's interview is next week and I am already anxious and hope I am did not waste my money.

Thanks.
 
fbanna79 said:
1- No. Only the beneficiary will receive the DS230 documents. It is in fact just the bill and the instruction. You don't need this package if you are paying online. You can just log into their website and pay, wait for 2 days, print the cover sheet and send it to NVC.

2- You will have to pay $ 70.00 for each (Wife, children). You will have to multiply $70.00 by the number of children and wife and that will be what you owe. They will send you seperate bill for each person.

3- Same as # 2
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Thanks fbanna79 for your reply
For No. 1
are you sure that the agent will not receive copy of ds230 form and instruction. because on DS3032 it is for choosing agent to receive all instructions , IV fee payment and forms .
Check this flow chart http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

For question no.2.
I find at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3904.html

Affidavit of Support (AOS) Fee FAQ

Is there only one AOS fee per case or does every applicant on the case need to pay one?

There is only one AOS fee charged per case.

Can the AOS fee bill be paid by the applicant?

You can forward the Affidavit of Support Fee Bill to the applicant if the applicant will be paying the AOS fee bill by cashier's check or money order. Alternatively, the applicant can log into the Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center and pay the AOS fee online.

Can the AOS and IV fee be paid together (on one bill)?

* Payment by Online Payment (Option 1): Yes, the AOS and IV fees can both be paid online.
* Payment by Mailing a Cashier's Check or Money Order (Option 2): Yes, the AOS and IV fees can be paid together. Make sure the cashier's check or money order is prepared for the total dollar amount of the fees. Again, all payments must be accompanied by the corresponding Option 2 Fee Bills. See Mailing Addresses for the mailing address for Combined Payments.

I paid the AOS fee for one case; do I have to pay the same fee for my other cases?

If you are a U.S. citizen with petitions for your spouse and/or child(ren) processing at the National Visa Center concurrently, you only need to submit one Affidavit of Support fee payment. (Note: if you are paying by cashier's check or money order, please mail all fee bills in one return envelope with one check on top.)

please any one have done for wife and children, give us his experience and right answer.
 
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Hello everyone; First of all, Congratulations fbanna79! The best luck on your mom's interview! I think everything will go great, you've done every step of the process so properly that this is just the last step to complete the case. Talk to your mom, she needs to be calm and relaxed, she needs to bring all her paperwork (original, photos, mail, phone receipts, etc). Probably you've already read all websites about the interview, but just in case, I found this one:
http://www.immihelp.com/gc/consular/interview.html
Please let us know how everything went!
Also, I wanted to ask if anyone has his case at California Service Center. I am still waiting for approval. I haven't gotten any letters after the receipt. Anyways if anyone knows California's time frame, please let me know. It's been longer than a month now.
Thanks
 
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