I-130 for Consular Processing

Called NVC today to find out if they had received my father's I-130 (USCIS approved 8/27/09).. nothing on the automated system. But when I spoke to the CSR, she told me they just got it today and gave me the NVC case number.
She also asked for my (and my dad's) email address and said they won't send anything in the mail - not even 3032 or 864 bill - everything will be done via email. Is this a new thing??
 
VisaNutz said:
Is your sibling married? If not, you could have your mother apply for him/her once she becomes an LPR. That should shave 2-3 years based on current timeline.
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They are single, I think I would let my mother apply for them. Thanks.
 
VisaNutz said:
Called NVC today to find out if they had received my father's I-130 (USCIS approved 8/27/09).. nothing on the automated system. But when I spoke to the CSR, she told me they just got it today and gave me the NVC case number.
She also asked for my (and my dad's) email address and said they won't send anything in the mail - not even 3032 or 864 bill - everything will be done via email. Is this a new thing??
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yes its new awesome option, here's a discussion
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=186733&st=330
 
Can anyone tell me,which one is faster-consular processing or filing here in US(for spouse by USC)
Thanks
 
VisaNutz said:
Thanks Feliz..... you literally are on top of things. We have a very close timeline.
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:D I think I am anxious because I have no control over this unpredictable immigration process, but hopefully this new uscis.gov website is their first step on the way to normal logic - see my signature

PS btw - can you add your timelines to ur forum signature?
it can be done here: http://forums.immigration.com/profile.php?do=editsignature
 
sukhi said:
Can anyone tell me,which one is faster-consular processing or filing here in US(for spouse by USC)
Thanks
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for spouse - unless you got married while she was already in US on a different visa, there is no way they will give her a nonimmigrant visa if she is outside, therefore - if she is out of US - only choice is consular i130,

but if your country allows direct filing and you are eligible (US citizen lived there for 6+mo) - it is fastest way - about 1-2 months.
 
Feliz-LA said:
for spouse - unless you got married while she was already in US on a different visa, there is no way they will give her a nonimmigrant visa if she is outside, therefore - if she is out of US - only choice is consular i130,

but if your country allows direct filing and you are eligible (US citizen lived there for 6+mo) - it is fastest way - about 1-2 months.
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Thanks,
If spouse is out of US,how long it will take if someone file here in US...my country allows consular filing but it'll be 6+2 months...i heard if we file here in US it'll take about 6-7 months...
Any idea?
 
There is no set time frame. However, right now, it looks like about 2-3 months for I-130 to approved, then however long for CP.
 
VisaNutz said:
Called NVC today to find out if they had received my father's I-130 (USCIS approved 8/27/09).. nothing on the automated system. But when I spoke to the CSR, she told me they just got it today and gave me the NVC case number.
She also asked for my (and my dad's) email address and said they won't send anything in the mail - not even 3032 or 864 bill - everything will be done via email. Is this a new thing??
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It's true. I already received the affidavit of support fee request in an email. My wife, the beneficiary has received the choice of agent form in an email. I actually prefer emails.
 
blkhawk said:
It's true. I already received the affidavit of support fee request in an email. My wife, the beneficiary has received the choice of agent form in an email. I actually prefer emails.
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When you have to give the NVC an email address from beneficiary? Do you have to call them in order to give them the email address? Thanks.
 
Yes, once the NVC assigns the case number to our file(after I-130 is approved they will send the file to NVC), we need to call in and give them the email addresses for both petitioner and beneficiary (one should work for both parents)

lehigh said:
When you have to give the NVC an email address from beneficiary? Do you have to call them in order to give them the email address? Thanks.
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lehigh said:
When you have to give the NVC an email address from beneficiary? Do you have to call them in order to give them the email address? Thanks.
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I think I put the email addresses for my wife and myself on the I-130 application.
 
raj456 said:
Yes, once the NVC assigns the case number to our file(after I-130 is approved they will send the file to NVC), we need to call in and give them the email addresses for both petitioner and beneficiary (one should work for both parents)
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Thanks for the info. raj456 and blkhawk.
 
Today I received NOA, USCIS received my application and my check got cashed on Sept. 10. In NOA it stated that my case is at California Service Center; however I live in PA. Is anyone know why my case is not at Vermont Center? is this a normal thing? Thanks.
 
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Did you applied for CP, then it's normal. CSC processes most of the CP cases.
Did you case showed-up online.
 
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