Hi. My wife lived in an area in Cebu Philippines with no number assignment for the house. It is not in the city and I am concerned of how they will receive the packet from NVC? Or if anyone else has similar circumstances?

Also, what is the average time to receive the first packet from NVC after the I-130 was sent to them?

Thanks so much.

Orimai

My wife lives in a barangay in the provinces where they have no phone service, and the streets have no names and the houses no numbers. She receives package deliveries all of the time with no problem.

Orimai, First you will not receive any packages from the NVC. NVC forwards your case to the Embassy and the Embassy will send a letter to your finacee. There is no packet 1 from Manila, just the letter letting you know when you case was received. According to the timeline averages, the interview will be scheduled approx 120 days after the Embasy receives the case. We got our letter of 30 Oct and the Embassy received our case on 11 Oct.
The packet 4 has been ht and miss with members here. Some receiving it prior to their interview and soem not. Maybe some of the member that have already received their packet 4 can weigh in on how long after the letter did they receive the packet 4.
I can only assume if your fiancee is currently receiving mail at her residence, the post man already knows where it is at? Ken

Well I was just concerned because its coming under her new last name and not her maiden name I guess. We were told by the FastK3 lawyers that we would receive a packet of stuff from NVC to fill out and then send back to them. I guess thats not true? What is this packet they are refering to? So we are just waiting for the interview date now? No further things to process after I-130 approval? (besides wifes interview materials)? Thanks again.

Orimai

Oops I think Ken didn't notice it's the I-130 you are talking about. Your wife will receive the DS-3032 allowing her to appoint an agent to receive visa bill and application. And are you still living in PI with her? The petitioner usually receives the AOS bill and I-864 documents, but uf tiy are using an attorney I'm not sure how that works. I haven't gotten to that point myself yet so I'm not completely sure of the procedures but yes there is a packet your wife will receive from the NVC. I think it usually takes about 2 weeks but being it's going to the Philippines it might take longer.

Yes, I am still in Cebu with her. I am just having someone check and send my mail to a relative while I am away here. We are anxiously awaiting that packet

Orimai

Yep yep yep... sorry, did not notice the I-130 and asumed incorrectly he was referring to I-129. Sorry for the confusion. Ken