i'm new here
but my i-130 petition for my wife was approved and sent to the nvc

how long before the nvc sends me a case # ?
how long before these packages and bills get sent out from the nvc ?
once i get the forms and bills sent back how long before they complete the case and send it to the embassy in Manila,Philippines?

were both wanting to be able to be with each other and not be apart were hoping we can be together for the Christmas holiday

Brent

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73625
this link may answer on your questions and don't forget to put your name in there as well
Good luck and wellcome

Get yourself familiar with the NVC Flowchart for CR1/ IR1 and James Shortcut v2.0 Most of your questions will be answered on those two links.

Unfortunately, your case based from other VJers who has CR1/ IR1 took at least 2- 2/12 months with NVC (without an RFE and has used James Shortcut), and would have to wait at least 6 weeks for their interview. So looking at your timeline, it will be approximately late January to early February.

Good luck!

ok got my case # called the automated line listed in the links provided says it entered into nvc on 9-27-2007

but it didn't say anything about the I-864(aos) bill yet

it just says allow 6 to 8 weeks for beneficiary to be notified.

See my previous comments, it will help you greatly. Also, you might also want to keep this handy NVC Automated Messages

Good luck!

question on the AOS(i864) bill doing the shortcut cause I'm tired of waiting for there letter, nvc phone system says bill generated. using the aos bill copy provided under the shortcuts, but have a question about whether the case is IR1 or CR1

If this is a spouse of U.S. citizen-based and the marriage is less than two years old, then CR1 is the proper category. Otherwise it is IR1 for spouse of U.S. citizen.

thanks it looks like it's CR1 Then, As were just approaching our first anniversary.

Congratulations again and Good luck on your journey!

From just having a quick look at my timeline, from NVC receiving the case to "nearly complete" yet still no visa.. 6 months PLUS..

Give it about 3-4 months for you to be at the NVC. But if you follow James' shortcuts closer, it might take less than that.


Diana

DS3032 and AOS fee bill mailed and they have been received at there prospective locations(i tracked the letters) just waiting for the official messages now


and in case any one is keeping stats the postmark on my package was on the 18th and the phone system said it generated/mailed out on the 8th it took 10 days for them to put the aos fee bill package in the mail

You can take a look at my timeline since we are both USEM as consulate. I used James Shortcut from the start.