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what next after I140 aproval?
- Thread starter pachaiattai
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I don't know. But I'm sure you are aware of the current 485 timeframes. If it remains the same with concurrent then 140 will also take comparable time.
And I was not just reffering to this change. But with immigration, 6-8 mos. is too long to predict what will happen.
And I was not just reffering to this change. But with immigration, 6-8 mos. is too long to predict what will happen.
of course! they always change..thats the fun part ! : ) but then contrary to what we have been mentioning,processing times might just speed up according to NSC below..anyways i shall wait and watch since my labor is not done as yet.
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NSC’s Implementation of the Ohata Memo
The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) issued information regarding its plan to implement the new concurrent filing procedures. It has taken various internal reorganization efforts to permit the concurrent processing of I-140s/I-485s effective from April 30, 2004. The NSC notes that this was not part of the pilot program to adjudicate the I-140s/I-485s within 75 days of filing. The NSC also emphasizes that it anticipates a slow-down in processing non-concurrent I-485s, as they will be processing the concurrent and non-concurrent on separate tracks, giving priority to concurrently filed I-140s and I-485s over those that are not filed concurrently.
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NSC’s Implementation of the Ohata Memo
The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) issued information regarding its plan to implement the new concurrent filing procedures. It has taken various internal reorganization efforts to permit the concurrent processing of I-140s/I-485s effective from April 30, 2004. The NSC notes that this was not part of the pilot program to adjudicate the I-140s/I-485s within 75 days of filing. The NSC also emphasizes that it anticipates a slow-down in processing non-concurrent I-485s, as they will be processing the concurrent and non-concurrent on separate tracks, giving priority to concurrently filed I-140s and I-485s over those that are not filed concurrently.
Originally posted by puhrince
The NSC also emphasizes that it anticipates a slow-down in processing non-concurrent I-485s, as they will be processing the concurrent and non-concurrent on separate tracks, giving priority to concurrently filed I-140s and I-485s over those that are not filed concurrently.
So this is implicitly forcing people to go the concurrent way...!
Steps forward after I-140 approval
Hello Gurus,
My I-140 got approved end of April. Contacted NVC, seems the file has not reached them yet. Any idea how long this usually takes. I called up my attorney and suggested to send the fees ahead of time. They told me to wait till they get the fee notice. Any suggestions based on your experiences.
Hello Gurus,
My I-140 got approved end of April. Contacted NVC, seems the file has not reached them yet. Any idea how long this usually takes. I called up my attorney and suggested to send the fees ahead of time. They told me to wait till they get the fee notice. Any suggestions based on your experiences.
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gc_mushy said:Hello Gurus,
My I-140 got approved end of April. Contacted NVC, seems the file has not reached them yet. Any idea how long this usually takes. I called up my attorney and suggested to send the fees ahead of time. They told me to wait till they get the fee notice. Any suggestions based on your experiences.
2 to 3 weeks is normal time for NVC to receive the approval, create the file
and enter in the system. You may need to wait for another week.
Sending the fee on your own before receipt of fee bill is not a good idea. You
are trying to force their hand. If they are unable to link your payment to your
case then it is going to result in long delay.
Raju
The 4 digits following the consulate indicator is the year the case was created by NVC (at least for the E categories).kd1403 said:gc_mushy:
MDR stands for Madras (Chennai) which indicates the consulate where your case has been assigned and where you will have to attend your cp interview. Your number should be MDR2004xxxxx.
BMB-Bombay(Mumbai)
NWD-New Delhi
Gurus
More help
My passport is from Mumbai. I did my education in Hyderabad. I am currently holding Canadian PR. In my I-140 I asked for Montreal. Now NVC assigned me MDR (Madras/Chennai). I am not able to understand the reason behind this. Any thoughts based on exprerience is greatly appreciated.
Thanks a bunch.
More help
My passport is from Mumbai. I did my education in Hyderabad. I am currently holding Canadian PR. In my I-140 I asked for Montreal. Now NVC assigned me MDR (Madras/Chennai). I am not able to understand the reason behind this. Any thoughts based on exprerience is greatly appreciated.
Thanks a bunch.
gc_mushy:
By default the First 3 characters of a CP case are assigned based on cp interview location which in turm is based on the permanent address in the primary candidates passport. Since you are a Canadian PR maintaining status and you had requested Montreal you should have been assigned a Montreal based cp case number. You may want to call NVC and inform them of this MDR number and that you are Canadian resident holding BMB issued passport. And they should be able to make necessary changes. If NVC does not entertain your request which is likely, then have your attorney follow up with written request to make necessary changes. You should by default be eligible for Bombay interview or as requested Montreal interview due to Canadian residency!
By default the First 3 characters of a CP case are assigned based on cp interview location which in turm is based on the permanent address in the primary candidates passport. Since you are a Canadian PR maintaining status and you had requested Montreal you should have been assigned a Montreal based cp case number. You may want to call NVC and inform them of this MDR number and that you are Canadian resident holding BMB issued passport. And they should be able to make necessary changes. If NVC does not entertain your request which is likely, then have your attorney follow up with written request to make necessary changes. You should by default be eligible for Bombay interview or as requested Montreal interview due to Canadian residency!
Gurus,
I talked to my attorney regarding the case number. They told me that they will contact NVC. It seems they are little slow with the process. Can I call up NVC and explain them the situation to change the case number. Does this sound beneficial or just wait for attorney to nail down the issue.
Thanks for all the help Gurus.
I talked to my attorney regarding the case number. They told me that they will contact NVC. It seems they are little slow with the process. Can I call up NVC and explain them the situation to change the case number. Does this sound beneficial or just wait for attorney to nail down the issue.
Thanks for all the help Gurus.
Gurus,
I checked with NVC and the automated message states" Recieved DS3032 choice of agent form. Wait for couple of weeks for futher instructions.". Based on my understanding, I assumed that I need to send the fee along with this form. What is the process and when do I need to send the fee?
Response is appreciated.
Thanks
I checked with NVC and the automated message states" Recieved DS3032 choice of agent form. Wait for couple of weeks for futher instructions.". Based on my understanding, I assumed that I need to send the fee along with this form. What is the process and when do I need to send the fee?
Response is appreciated.
Thanks
Hi,
After this, you will hear a message that says the NVC has issued a fee receipt. It appears your attorneys are your agents(?). They will receive a fee bill for $335 X n, where n=# of people on your application including you. Depending on the arrangement between you, your employer and the lawyer, you send a cashiers check to the St.Louis facility (which will also be stated in the avm message). After you send the fees to St.Louis, the NVC will be notified that the fees has been recd.
I feel its best to wait until the fee bill arrives for you to send back the fees instead of just sending the fees. This has been my understanding after reading the different posts.
Thanks,
Dilbert
After this, you will hear a message that says the NVC has issued a fee receipt. It appears your attorneys are your agents(?). They will receive a fee bill for $335 X n, where n=# of people on your application including you. Depending on the arrangement between you, your employer and the lawyer, you send a cashiers check to the St.Louis facility (which will also be stated in the avm message). After you send the fees to St.Louis, the NVC will be notified that the fees has been recd.
I feel its best to wait until the fee bill arrives for you to send back the fees instead of just sending the fees. This has been my understanding after reading the different posts.
Thanks,
Dilbert
gc_mushy said:Gurus,
I checked with NVC and the automated message states" Recieved DS3032 choice of agent form. Wait for couple of weeks for futher instructions.". Based on my understanding, I assumed that I need to send the fee along with this form. What is the process and when do I need to send the fee?
Response is appreciated.
Thanks
You don't send the fee with 3032. You send the fee with the fee bill, which will be generated now.gc_mushy said:Gurus,
I checked with NVC and the automated message states" Recieved DS3032 choice of agent form. Wait for couple of weeks for futher instructions.". Based on my understanding, I assumed that I need to send the fee along with this form. What is the process and when do I need to send the fee?
Response is appreciated.
Thanks
Gurus,
As per my questions below, I talked to my attorney and she is in process of changing the consulate from Madras to Montreal because of my Canadian PR. Because of slow processing by my attorneys office and she being on vacation, I feel I am losing time. If I prefer to go to Madras to save some time, is it advisable. Need advise from you guys.
As per my questions below, I talked to my attorney and she is in process of changing the consulate from Madras to Montreal because of my Canadian PR. Because of slow processing by my attorneys office and she being on vacation, I feel I am losing time. If I prefer to go to Madras to save some time, is it advisable. Need advise from you guys.
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Quick Questions?? Please reply!
Folks,
My I140 was approved today and I have opted for CP (Mumbai). I have two questions:
1). My I140 approval online at USCIS states the normal Approval message. Should it not say "that the application been approved and the same has been forwarded to NVC"?? or is it OK if it displays the normal approval message. Did you guys also see the normal approval message or was it different (meaning did it say anything regarding the case being transferred to NVC)?? did the approval notice say that the case has been transferred to NVC??
2). Based on your experience so far, how long do you think it would be before I get an Interview date??
I would appreciate a reply.
Thanks!
S
Folks,
My I140 was approved today and I have opted for CP (Mumbai). I have two questions:
1). My I140 approval online at USCIS states the normal Approval message. Should it not say "that the application been approved and the same has been forwarded to NVC"?? or is it OK if it displays the normal approval message. Did you guys also see the normal approval message or was it different (meaning did it say anything regarding the case being transferred to NVC)?? did the approval notice say that the case has been transferred to NVC??
2). Based on your experience so far, how long do you think it would be before I get an Interview date??
I would appreciate a reply.
Thanks!
S