I-130 Petition for Parents of US Citizens through Consular Processing.

Thanks for the news, now there are processing dates for all major four processing centers beside NBC.
** Is there anybody here who has received a transfer notice from NBC to one of them?
 
My time to get the application approved was about 4 months, but after that for some reason, they took months to send it to NVC.

I too filled out the DS 230 and sent it with all the documents and translations, and a couple of weeks after I found out I needed to filled out the DS 260 too, which is an online version of the 230, but with more detailed questions (I think depending on the country your relative is from)... Now they telling me I need to re-send my mom's police records because there's a new way to get them and they want the new format, so we doing that right now, luckily my mom has no records so it wont take long to send it again.

After that I SHOULD get the date for her interview... I really hope so! It's been a year plus one month since we started, but it'd of been faster if Immigration sent the application faster, and if I knew more about this process to send stuff faster and prepare better.
 
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Adriana Thomas said:
My time to get the application approved was about 4 months, but after that for some reason, they took months to send it to NVC.

I too filled out the DS 230 and sent it with all the documents and translations, and a couple of weeks after I found out I needed to filled out the DS 260 too, which is an online version of the 230, but with more detailed questions (I think depending on the country your relative is from)... Now they telling me I need to re-send my mom's police records because there's a new way to get them and they want the new format, so we doing that right now, luckily my mom has no records so it wont take long to send it again.

After that I SHOULD get the date for her interview... I really hope so! It's been a year plus one month since we started, but it'd of been faster if Immigration sent the application faster, and if I knew more about this process to send stuff faster and prepare better.
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Hi Adriana, I am too in the waiting status! i don't know how much longer is this thing going to take! I have sent everything, filled out everything! and still I am waiting on my interview letter. Why is this taking so long now when it was all before so fast! its been over amonth since i filled out the DS-260 online (the last thing to do) and i still don't have any news! I am getting desperate what is going on?

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
10/02/2013- Received letter from NVC with instructions to complete the new DS-260 online for both parents
10/02/2013- DS-260 completed online for both parents
 
Processing time estimates are recently updated, as of end of September 2013, the average values are 7.4 months (better than 11 months from a month ago) :eek:
 
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Finally the interview letter!!!!

FINALLY I GOT THE INTERVIEW LETTER!!! SCHEDULED FOR BOTH PARENTS FOR JANUARY 13TH 2014 AT 11:00AM I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!! :D;):D;):D;)

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
10/02/2013- Received letter from NVC with instructions to complete the new DS-260 online for both parents
10/02/2013- DS-260 completed online for both parents
11/29/2013- Interview Scheduled for both Parents for 01/13/2014 at 11:00am
 
USCIS just approved my Mom

Consular Process:

Yesterday I've just got a text from USCIS that they approved my mother.

Q 1: What do I need to gather while waiting for NVC? I notice that NVC require court record ? My mom does not have any criminal history, where and how she can obtain the court record in Saigon, Vietnam ?

Q 2: I've heard some family members told me that once my mom has the green card, and stay in the US, she can file petition for my kid sister (15 years old) immediately ? Is it a myth? My goal is to also get my sister to come to the state as soon as possible.

Thank you

04/13 Priority Date set for Mom
12/13 USCIS website states i-130 approval
 
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kikikuku said:
Consular Process:

Yesterday I've just got a text from USCIS that they approved my mother.

Q 1: What do I need to gather while waiting for NVC? I notice that NVC require court record ? My mom does not have any criminal history, where and how she can obtain the court record in Saigon, Vietnam ?

Q 2: I've heard some family members told me that once my mom has the green card, and stay in the US, she can file petition for my kid sister (15 years old) immediately ? Is it a myth? My goal is to also get my sister to come to the state as soon as possible.

Thank you

04/13 Priority Date set for Mom
12/13 USCIS website states i-130 approval
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Good morning, Congratulations on the approval from USCIS!! next step is wait for the NVC's letter with their information on what to do next. They will send you two invoices, one is the Affidavit of Support, the other is the Immigrant Visa. You can pay for both at the same time or you can pay the affidavit first, send the affidavit documents, and when you are done gathering the civil documents you need from you mother and yourself, pay for the visa and send our the documents. You will need all civil documents for your mother and yourself ex: Birth certificates, marriage/divorce certificates and you will need to translate them if they are not in English and you need to certify the translations. Your mother can request civil documents from her local court house. The police clearance records needs to be current, so leave it for last and she can request that at her local police department or the court house. Regarding your sister, I don't know how are your country's relations with the USA but to give you an example: I to wish for my two brothers (one of them is just 13 years old) to come to the states. The law over here says if I want my brothers to come, I have to petition for them. But that takes many many yeas! fortunately Cuba and the US have a sort of arrangement since Cuba is a communist country and too many people have risk their lives to get out of there by rafts that they made a special "Parole" law, that the beneficiary of an Immigrant visa may petition for Parole for certain family members. So since it takes too many years for me to get my brothers here, my mother will ask for parole for my two brothers at he time of her interview. I granted parole, they may be able to come together with my mother (specially the under age one) also sometimes they take longer to grant their visas, but that is better than nothing! in the worst case scenario, when my mother gets here, she comes in with get green card so all she has to do is petition for my brothers and they will be here in about a year or less. So to answer the last question, yes, your mother with a green card is able to petition for her child ones she is already in the US. Good luck!
 
kikikuku said:
Consular Process:

Yesterday I've just got a text from USCIS that they approved my mother.

Q 1: What do I need to gather while waiting for NVC? I notice that NVC require court record ? My mom does not have any criminal history, where and how she can obtain the court record in Saigon, Vietnam ?

Q 2: I've heard some family members told me that once my mom has the green card, and stay in the US, she can file petition for my kid sister (15 years old) immediately ? Is it a myth? My goal is to also get my sister to come to the state as soon as possible.

Thank you

04/13 Priority Date set for Mom
12/13 USCIS website states i-130 approval
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Congratulations and Good Luck with the rest of process.
May I ask whether your case was approved by NBC? or it got transferred to another service center and got approved there?
 
vihan said:
Please anyone tell, can LPR file a I 130 for their parents.
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NO.

A Legal Permanent Resident can only file I-130 for spouse or child. Not parents, you would have to wait till you become a US Citizen. Good luck.

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
10/02/2013- Received letter from NVC with instructions to complete the new DS-260 online for both parents
10/02/2013- DS-260 completed online for both parents
11/29/2013- Interview Scheduled for both Parents for 01/13/2014 at 11:00am
 
yaimalfonso said:
NO.

A Legal Permanent Resident can only file I-130 for spouse or child. Not parents, you would have to wait till you become a US Citizen. Good luck.

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
10/02/2013- Received letter from NVC with instructions to complete the new DS-260 online for both parents
10/02/2013- DS-260 completed online for both parents
11/29/2013- Interview Scheduled for both Parents for 01/13/2014 at 11:00am
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Thanks a lot
 
I just received text messages and emails that my wife's parents' I-130 (two different I-130; one for her mom and one for her dad) were transferred from NBC to another office, however, the electronic notices (and case status) don't say what office they were transferred to. I guess we have to wait till received the notices in the mail.

Does anyone know if the transfer of cases to another office mean they will be making a decision soon, or is just to balance the workload?

FYI, the cases were filed in early June 2013.
 
dhlunar said:
I just received text messages and emails that my wife's parents' I-130 (two different I-130; one for her mom and one for her dad) were transferred from NBC to another office, however, the electronic notices (and case status) don't say what office they were transferred to. I guess we have to wait till received the notices in the mail.

Does anyone know if the transfer of cases to another office mean they will be making a decision soon, or is just to balance the workload?

FYI, the cases were filed in early June 2013.
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Just received updated automated messages from USCIS that the cases were transferred to the local USCIS office having jurisdiction over the petitioner. Since we live in Maryland, and if it was transferred to the local office then it should be sent to Baltimore. I hope there is no delay due to the holidays.
 
yaimalfonso said:
FINALLY I GOT THE INTERVIEW LETTER!!! SCHEDULED FOR BOTH PARENTS FOR JANUARY 13TH 2014 AT 11:00AM I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!! :D;):D;):D;)

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
10/02/2013- Received letter from NVC with instructions to complete the new DS-260 online for both parents
10/02/2013- DS-260 completed online for both parents
11/29/2013- Interview Scheduled for both Parents for 01/13/2014 at 11:00am
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OMG! congratulations to you and your parents!! must be so exciting getting the date for the interview. Sadly for me, its not gonna be anytime soon. I just got an email from NVC saying that the I-864 has some errors (again!) :,( I seriously wanna cry! This is the third time Im gonna send it. I would hire an attorney but I cant afford it just to fix that form.
I really hope is right this time.
 
Adriana Thomas said:
OMG! congratulations to you and your parents!! must be so exciting getting the date for the interview. Sadly for me, its not gonna be anytime soon. I just got an email from NVC saying that the I-864 has some errors (again!) :,( I seriously wanna cry! This is the third time Im gonna send it. I would hire an attorney but I cant afford it just to fix that form.
I really hope is right this time.
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OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE!! I hope is right this time! I know, you must fill EVERYTHING out! even is its not Applicable... just write N/A because they will send it right back! good luck!

FINALLY I GOT THE INTERVIEW LETTER!!! SCHEDULED FOR BOTH PARENTS FOR JANUARY 13TH 2014 AT 11:00AM I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed
08/16/2013- Received notification that attorney has been removed from the cases.
08/19/2013- Received notification of name correction for my Step-Father
08/26/2013- Paid for IV Fees
08/27/2013- Mailed DS-230 and civil documents for both parents.
08/28/2013- IV status updated to PAID
08/29/2013- DS-230 Packets delivered
10/02/2013- Received letter from NVC with instructions to complete the new DS-260 online for both parents
10/02/2013- DS-260 completed online for both parents
11/29/2013- Interview Scheduled for both Parents for 01/13/2014 at 11:00am
 
Checklist of docs for 2nd stage of I-130 for Parents of US Citizens through Consular Processing.

Hello,

My timeline for my parents is below. I am new to this forum. I am going to start preparing for the next stage of the I-130 processing as it seems like CSC is moving fast and a decision could happen in the next 1-2 months as per the local Congressman.

Is it possible to point me towards a checklist of all the documents I need to prepare for once the I-130 is approved for the next stage of the entire application process? It seems like the DS-230 has the bulk of requirements - if possible, please send me the cover letter/ checklist too that needs to be included in the next part of the package.

Thanks again for all your help in advance.

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July 2013: Sent I130 for both my parents/ Consular processing/ India
July 2013: Receipt from NBC
December 2013: Case Transferred to California Service Center citing heavy workload at NBC
 
Adriana Thomas said:
OMG! congratulations to you and your parents!! must be so exciting getting the date for the interview. Sadly for me, its not gonna be anytime soon. I just got an email from NVC saying that the I-864 has some errors (again!) :,( I seriously wanna cry! This is the third time Im gonna send it. I would hire an attorney but I cant afford it just to fix that form.
I really hope is right this time.
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Sorry to hear about this. I have a question about the I-864. Does the support have to reflect the petitioner's individual income or that of his household? So in my case, do I include only my own income or my spouses income too as we file our taxes jointly? Thanks
 
dhlunar said:
Just received updated automated messages from USCIS that the cases were transferred to the local USCIS office having jurisdiction over the petitioner. Since we live in Maryland, and if it was transferred to the local office then it should be sent to Baltimore. I hope there is no delay due to the holidays.
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Looks like we are in the same boat/ timelines. Good luck buddy

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July 2013: Sent I130 for both my parents/ Consular processing/ India
July 2013: Receipt from NBC
December 2013: Case Transferred to California Service Center citing heavy workload at NBC
 
raj_i130 said:
Looks like we are in the same boat/ timelines. Good luck buddy
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Looks like I am in the same boat as well.

2013 July : Mailed I130 petition for my mother. Consular processing. India.
2013 July : Priority date
2014 Jan : Status update in website saying that the application has been transferred to a different/local office.
 
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I called up the Customer Service center and the nice rep told me they are currently processing I-130 that was submitted on Feb 13, 2013.

I submitted mine on September 3, 2013 - Loooooooong way to go before they get to mine :(
 
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