I-130 for Consular Processing

fbanna79 said:
My mother return at the US consulate today with the requested new police certificate. She was told that they will review her file between 1 to 2 weeks and give her a call if a decision is reached.

This sounds like a BS to me. She has absolutly no record with the police, no arrest, traffic violation or anything. I called and tried to speak to the consul, but was told the consul was not available. They don't even respond to e-mails.

I am tired and sick of this consulate.
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Hi fbanna79! Thanks a lot for starting this very informative thread. You may notice I copied your signature format.

I had my mother get her police certificates last week but now I'm concerned that these certificates actually expire. When did your mother get hers?
 
r00724 said:
fbanna79, can you please provide instructions on how to make the payment for AOS and IV online?
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NVC will send you a passcode to use along with the case number. This number will be provided for the I-864 but will be the same for the DS-230.
 
fbanna, I hope you will hear something soon.
Now, updating on my mom's case, the NVC has completed the case on 02/09/09 according to the voice system via the phone. But I have no clue when the interview schedule will come in the mail. Just keep checking on the mailbox everyday...hehehe. This reminds me of the movie "The Lake House".

Best wishes for everyone on their cases. Hang in there!
 
NVC schedules interviews during the second week of each month for the following week. It means if you are lucky, you will get a spot for March 2009. Call on Friday and ask to speak to a CSR. They may be able to tell you if your mother will be interviewed in March.
 
Thank you so much for the information. I will check with the NVC on Friday. I really wish that we will get a spot in March! Good Night.
 
r00724 said:
Another question, does NVC instruct you on when to get the medical done?
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yes, they will send you an interview notice along with medical exam instructions. This will happen only when all of the needed documents are completed.
 
r00724 said:
Another question, does NVC instruct you on when to get the medical done?
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NVC instructs where and how to do the medical, but not when. You will have to call the panel physician when the interview date is determined to set up an appointment.
 
I just had a call from my mother. She received a call from the consulate this morning stating the visa is ready for pickup this afternoon. I cannot believe it.It is done now. I am calling the airline companies now to schedule her flight ASAP.
 
OMG! Fbanna79, Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you and your mom! I can't imagine the happiness that you both are feeling right now. Hopefully I will know it soon enough. Best wishes!
I will keep reviewing your threat when my approval comes through and follow each of your steps. I just hope it doesn't take 6 long months. Thanks so much Fbanna79 for all your help and advice!!
 
Congratulations fbanna79! I must say you did a great job with the entire NVC process and provided help to most of us doing consular processing here. When I filed I-130 for my wife I knew nothing but now just by reading your posts I know how the process will go through further. Thanks once again and wish you all the best!
 
Thanks you all. She called me again and told me that now the visa is in her hands. It is such a great moment for my mother and I.I just booked a flight for her for the 28th of February through JFK (New York).

Her is my timeline in detail for those of you who are in the process:

I-130 for Mother of US Citizen (Consular Processing)

USCIS PROCESSING STEPS:
1. Sent 10/01/08
2. Delivered 10/04/08
3. Check cashed 10/10/08
4. NOA received 10/14/08
5. I-130 Approved 11/05/08
6. Approval Letter Received 11/07/2008

NVC PROCESSING STEPS:
7. Case # assigned by NVC 11/10/08
8. DS3032 sent to beneficiary and copy to and I-864 bill sent to me by NVC 11/17/08
9. DS3032 received and I-864 fee bill received and paid online 11/21/2008
10. DS3032 sent back via express mail. 11/22/2008
11. I-864 fee bill showed “PAID” online and document cover sheet available 11/23/2008
12. I-864 sent back to NVC via Priority Mail and DS3032 delivered to NVC 11/24/2008
13. I-864 Bill received per automated system 11/25/2008
14. I-864 package delivered to NVC 11/26/2008
15. DS3032 received per automated system 11/26/2008
16. I-864 package received per automated system 11/28/2008
17. Visa bill available online 11/27/2008
18. Visa bill paid online 11/27/2008
19. DS230 sent to NVC via express mail 12/02/2008
20. DS230 received by NVC 12/03/2008
21. Police certificate mailed via FedEx to NVC 12/03/2008
22. DS230 received per automated system 12/04/2008
23. Police certificate received by NVC 12/08/2008
24. Police certificate received per automated system 12/09/2008
25. New DS230 requested following phone call 12/10/2009
26. New DS230 sent to NVC via express mail 12/10/2008
27. New DS230 received per USPS 12/11/2008
28. RFE received (Birth and marriage certificates of the petitioner) 12/12/2008
29. New DS230 received per automated system 12/12/2008
30. Birth and marriage certificate sent to NVC via express mail 12/13/2008
31. Birth and marriage certificates of petitioner delivered to NVC 12/15/2008
32. Birth and marriage certificates received per automated service 12/15/2008
33. Case completed by NVC per automated system 12/17/2008
34. Interview date received by e-mail from NVC 1/05/2009
35. Transferred to Consulate per Automated System 1/06/2009
36. Interview package received by petitioner 1/08/2009

CONSULATE PROCESSING STEPS
37. Called Medical Facility to get an appointment for medical analyses 1/09/2009
38. Medical exams completed 1/19/2009
39. 1st Interview 02/03/2009 PENDING- CONSULATE WILL CALL
40. Call received from Consulate (Submit a more recent police certificate) 2/4/2009
41. New Police certificate obtained 2/5/2009
42. New Police certificate translated into English 2/9/2009
43. New Police certificate + translation submitted to consulate 02/10/2009
44. Call Received from Consulate (Visa is ready for pickup) 02/12/2009
45. Visa received 02/12/2009
 
Question for fbanna79

Hi fbanna79,

I was thinking of completing all the forms in advance so I can have my mother sign them and send them to me while we're still waiting for the I-130 approval. From the Department of State website, I downloaded the DS3032 Choice of Agent form and the DS230 which are fillable forms.

I noticed though that on the top center portion of the DS3032 Choice of Agent online form, there's a spot where there's an instruction to place the barcode strip there. Do you know if there is a self-adhesive barcode strip that NVC provides for this purpose?

Thanks a lot!
 
GC for father in India

Updating my father's case..

For DS3032, I scanned the form and sent it over to my father, who in turn will take the printout and fill it out. Do u think it is a good idea? or should I just wait till he receives the mail..


I-130 for father
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April 5 2008: [Day 0 ] Mailed the packet to LockBox
April 10: [Day 5 ] Receipt Date
April 11: [Day 6 ] Checks cashed
April 11: [Day 6 ] Online message - Case Received and Pending
April 11: [Day 6 ] Service center - Service center - Vermont
Dec 21: [Mon 7] RFE reply received. My Birth certificate
Feb 2 2009: [Mon 8] I-130 Approved..Finally
Feb 4 2009: NVC Case # Assigned
Feb 7 2009: DS3032 and AOS Bill sent to me and Applicant.
Feb 12 2009: AOS Bill paid online.
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fbanna79 said:
Thanks you all. She called me again and told me that now the visa is in her hands. It is such a great moment for my mother and I.I just booked a flight for her for the 28th of February through JFK (New York).

Her is my timeline in detail for those of you who are in the process:

I-130 for Mother of US Citizen (Consular Processing)

USCIS PROCESSING STEPS:
1. Sent 10/01/08
2. Delivered 10/04/08
3. Check cashed 10/10/08
4. NOA received 10/14/08
5. I-130 Approved 11/05/08
6. Approval Letter Received 11/07/2008
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Congratulations fbanna79::Beautifully drafted source of information.. Thanks a bunch.
 
sirch320 said:
Hi fbanna79,

I was thinking of completing all the forms in advance so I can have my mother sign them and send them to me while we're still waiting for the I-130 approval. From the Department of State website, I downloaded the DS3032 Choice of Agent form and the DS230 which are fillable forms.

I noticed though that on the top center portion of the DS3032 Choice of Agent online form, there's a spot where there's an instruction to place the barcode strip there. Do you know if there is a self-adhesive barcode strip that NVC provides for this purpose?

Thanks a lot!
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The DS3032 form will be sent to you by NVC which has a barcode strip on top. Do not use the one you downloaded and also do not send and documents to NVC until they instruct you to do so. You can send documentsto your mother in advance such as the DS230 form but I believe she'll have to sign it until you received instructions from NVC to send in the form. You can have all other documents ready such as birth cert, marriage cert, divorce cert etc...do not request the police report until you've paid the IV bill and NVC is requesting DS230 from you.
 
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