Question on F2A process

[M_Kamal 0]

hello all,

I have a question on F2A process. I recently got my approval on I130 for F2A (PD Sept 9 2011 at CSC). Now, I understand USCIS will send it to NVC. All the guides/process I found on VJ are generally for IR1/CR1 category which states to start calling NVC for NVC number

for example:

3. NVC Scans Package.

This marries the USCIS receipt number to your newly generated NVC number which is based on

EEEYYYYOOOSSS

E = 3 digit embassy code (example TKY for Tokyo)

Y = 4 digit code for year (example 2008)

O= 3 digit code for Ordinal date plus 500

Example I. Aug 28 = 241st ordinal day ADD 500 = 741

Example II. 741 SUBTRACT 500 = 241st ordinal day (Aug. 28)

S = Sequence number of the day (if you were the second approval scanned, your code would be 002)

Full Example of NVC case number = TKY2008741002

OR

1) After receiving the case from the USCIS, NVC assigns a case# (NVC Case#)

2) Call NVC at 603-334-0700 to get NVC Case#, to provide both the petitioner and beneficiary email ids and to get IIN (Invoice Identification Number)

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Now, my question is - as I am in F2A category - do I have to wait for PD to become current then NVC assigns a number? or I start my quest in a week or so? Just trying to see if there is any use of start calling NVC for numbers. Also matters as the beneficiary needs to get police clearance from Malaysia and Bangladesh as she lived in both these countries (currently in Malaysia) and we need to figure out when to get the PCC so that doesnot expire by the time of a visa interview.

Edited May 24, 2012 by M_Kamal

[jamdown22 5]

yes it will take nvc 1 to 2 week to give u the case # f 2a can call nvc also

[bab 0]

HI everyone

Am new to this forum but have enjoyed every discussion here

I know its very frustrating to wait for a love one and i can't wait to have my husband over here

PD NOV 2010

[ljmp_10 105]

hello all,

I have a question on F2A process. I recently got my approval on I130 for F2A (PD Sept 9 2011 at CSC). Now, I understand USCIS will send it to NVC. All the guides/process I found on VJ are generally for IR1/CR1 category which states to start calling NVC for NVC number

for example:

3. NVC Scans Package.

This marries the USCIS receipt number to your newly generated NVC number which is based on

EEEYYYYOOOSSS

E = 3 digit embassy code (example TKY for Tokyo)

Y = 4 digit code for year (example 2008)

O= 3 digit code for Ordinal date plus 500

Example I. Aug 28 = 241st ordinal day ADD 500 = 741

Example II. 741 SUBTRACT 500 = 241st ordinal day (Aug. 28)

S = Sequence number of the day (if you were the second approval scanned, your code would be 002)

Full Example of NVC case number = TKY2008741002

OR

1) After receiving the case from the USCIS, NVC assigns a case# (NVC Case#)

2) Call NVC at 603-334-0700 to get NVC Case#, to provide both the petitioner and beneficiary email ids and to get IIN (Invoice Identification Number)

==

Now, my question is - as I am in F2A category - do I have to wait for PD to become current then NVC assigns a number? or I start my quest in a week or so? Just trying to see if there is any use of start calling NVC for numbers. Also matters as the beneficiary needs to get police clearance from Malaysia and Bangladesh as she lived in both these countries (currently in Malaysia) and we need to figure out when to get the PCC so that doesnot expire by the time of a visa interview.

usually it takes weeks before the NVC assign a case number for u. IIN doesnt seem important if they are not yet asking u to pay anything. Better provide them your email address so they can easily notify you. Regarding police clearance, dont prepare these things yet for there is an expiration for each. Wait till the NVC tells you to do so as to save money n effort. You can see my timeline below In my signature to track my processing so you'll have idea. Goodluck!

[fresia 1]

Hi everyone...While we are waiting for new cutoff date to be published... I have a question.

Our I130 is approved, NVC Nr. assigned (may 2012)... Now what? I am in USA visiting and still don't know how long will I stay... That is why I need info on further steps... Is it possible for interview to be scheduled for me soon? Can it be postponed? We didnt even got the bill to pay....

Thanks!

[ljmp_10 105]

Hi everyone...While we are waiting for new cutoff date to be published... I have a question.

Our I130 is approved, NVC Nr. assigned (may 2012)... Now what? I am in USA visiting and still don't know how long will I stay... That is why I need info on further steps... Is it possible for interview to be scheduled for me soon? Can it be postponed? We didnt even got the bill to pay....

Thanks!

what is your PD?

Edited June 3, 2012 by ljmp_10

[fresia 1]

My PD is 21 July 2011

[Athena June 37]

Hi everyone...While we are waiting for new cutoff date to be published... I have a question.

Our I130 is approved, NVC Nr. assigned (may 2012)... Now what? I am in USA visiting and still don't know how long will I stay... That is why I need info on further steps... Is it possible for interview to be scheduled for me soon? Can it be postponed? We didnt even got the bill to pay....

Thanks!

Hi fresia,

I think you will have at least a year, possibly longer, ahead of you before your priority date is current and an interview can be scheduled.

[fresia 1]

Hi fresia,

I think you will have at least a year, possibly longer, ahead of you before your priority date is current and an interview can be scheduled.

Yeah I thought of it but I assumed that I will need to be in my country for some paperwork or whatever...I dont want to miss some phases of the procedure... and in same time since I am in USA I want to spend time with my hubby as much as I can...

Thanks