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Cathi   5,849

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You are VERY lucky you weren't flat out denied, I have never seen anyone approved after not sending in any documents. They gave you the opportunity to submit your documents, so thank your lucky stars you didn't have to start all over again. You also need to submit supporting evidence of your relationship, there are examples of what you can submit in the guides at the top of the page here. I would gather up what you have, make an info pass appointment and drop off your evidence, just make sure you submit copies and keep the originals. I also suggest you read and study the guides for the remainder of the steps in the process. And as others suggested, it is very highly advised you attend the interview with your spouse in the Dominican Republic. Best of luck on the rest of your journey!!!


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Does the USCIS now have everything they need or do you still need to give them items? If you do I suggest making an INFOPASS appointment and making sure they have photocopies of everything in the instructions and also of any relationship evidence you have. I agree with Dwheels that you were lucky not to be out your money and denied. I wish you'd found us earlier!

But at least you were able to submit items after the fact. I hope it goes smoother for you from now on. smile.png

Yes. They have everything they need now. Thanks.

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Cathi   5,849

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I send the same month with you in February but no news, nobody contact to me yet.

I am happy for you that at least they touch your case so they will be in touch with you soon. Wait for a good news mellow.png

there is no telling how long it will take for them at this point. They missed the entire first step, so the waiting could still be months for a decision.


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You are VERY lucky you weren't flat out denied, I have never seen anyone approved after not sending in any documents. They gave you the opportunity to submit your documents, so thank your lucky stars you didn't have to start all over again. You also need to submit supporting evidence of your relationship, there are examples of what you can submit in the guides at the top of the page here. I would gather up what you have, make an info pass appointment and drop off your evidence, just make sure you submit copies and keep the originals. I also suggest you read and study the guides for the remainder of the steps in the process. And as others suggested, it is very highly advised you attend the interview with your spouse in the Dominican Republic. Best of luck on the rest of your journey!!!

Thank you. After hearing everyone's comments, I do feel fortunate. And I do plan to be there in the DR for my wife's appointment.

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The relative adoption 1-130 petition my wife and I sent in for our son in the Philippines to about 90 days. The uscis received our petition on December 20 and we received our approval notice on March 18. Best of luck.

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Thank you. After hearing everyone's comments, I do feel fortunate. And I do plan to be there in the DR for my wife's appointment.

The crazy bit is that 'information from the source' is scattered in several different government websites.

Loto has consolidated the info, from start to finish - have a read?

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

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The relative adoption 1-130 petition my wife and I sent in for our son in the Philippines to about 90 days. The uscis received our petition on December 20 and we received our approval notice on March 18. Best of luck.

Same to you. Appreciate the feedback.

Awesome stuff. I've spent the entire day educating myself on this process. I do not want any further delays. Thank you!

Melsy Anh Explorer

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I send the same month with you in February but no news, nobody contact to me yet.

I am happy for you that at least they touch your case so they will be in touch with you soon. Wait for a good news mellow.png

Hey, I got receipt number in April 2013 and so far no news either.... feel ok because there are some cases are the same ;) lets pray and wait

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Hey, I got receipt number in April 2013 and so far no news either.... feel ok because there are some cases are the same wink.png lets pray and wait

130 approval rates are NOT comparable

you have to understand the workload at your local office


8/16/2012 I-129F NOA1
11/8/2012 Married
1/3/2013 I-129F cancelled
1/29/2013 withdrawal notice received
2/5/2013 I-130 NOA1 with error on wife's name
Case status not available
2/5/2013 Unable to generate service request

3/13/2013 transferred to local office
3/26/2013 Service request generated
4/12/2013 Infopass, file in workflow March 28
4/19/2013 Case status available - APPROVED!

Detour to the NVC via NRC

For information on my detour and the steps I took to free my petition, check
"about me"

NVC

6/7/2013 NVC logs file as received

6/11/2013 Case number and IIN assigned

6/12/2013 DS-3032 emailed

6/13/21013 AOS paid

6/14/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention superuser (stupid me)

6/23/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention supervisor

6/24/2013 DS-3032 accepted

6/25/2013 IV bill generated and paid

07/06/2013 IV & AOS sent; 07/11/2013 NVC logs received

07/30/2013 IV Accepted; AOS Checklist

08/01/2013 AOS Checklist received

08/02/2013 AOS resent; 08/07/2013 NVC logs received

08/28/2013 Case Complete

09/10/2013 Interview date assigned

Embassy

08/14/2013 Medical; 08/19/2013 Medical Ready

08/07/2013 Police cert ordered (Fiji delivers straight to the embassy)

10/02/2013 Interview

xx/xx/2013 Visa in Hand

xx/xx/2013 POE Los Angeles International Airport

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Hello everyone, despite my mistakes, I believe that God remains with me. It appears that my I-130 application was finally approved. See below.

On August 19, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State.


So, this appears to be really good news, right? So, what are the next steps? I haven't received anything in the mail yet and I've been checking everyday. :) Maybe tomorrow will be the day. :) I'm so excited.

Can anyone provide any estimates as to how long the rest of the process can take?

And once again, thank God! :)

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pnjandmtc1209   9

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Dude you missed the main part, Along with your I-130 application you were

supposed to send in supporting documents like pictures of you and your wife

together to show that you have a genuine relationship along with any cards

or letters you may have received from each other and also phone and chat

records those things are very important to getting your case approved because

when you send it in they will look at all of those things. I almost forgot something

you also need 5 affidavits from you and your wives friends and family that know

of your relationship and they must be signed. Hope this helps

Paul

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scienceworks   64

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Dude you missed the main part, Along with your I-130 application you were

supposed to send in supporting documents like pictures of you and your wife

together to show that you have a genuine relationship along with any cards

or letters you may have received from each other and also phone and chat

records those things are very important to getting your case approved because

when you send it in they will look at all of those things. I almost forgot something

you also need 5 affidavits from you and your wives friends and family that know

of your relationship and they must be signed. Hope this helps

Paul

Affidavits are not required if you have other solid evidences. Affidavits carry less weight. There are many cases where only marriage certificate and a joint account was submitted and the case was approved.

Neapolitan Rookie

Neapolitan   0

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Dude you missed the main part, Along with your I-130 application you were

supposed to send in supporting documents like pictures of you and your wife

together to show that you have a genuine relationship along with any cards

or letters you may have received from each other and also phone and chat

records those things are very important to getting your case approved because

when you send it in they will look at all of those things. I almost forgot something

you also need 5 affidavits from you and your wives friends and family that know

of your relationship and they must be signed. Hope this helps

Paul

Paul, I know I messed up initially but let's move past that; I was APPROVED.

Now I'm just getting ready for the next step which is the NVC process, correct? I called them last night and my case number hasn't yet reached them. I will continue to try everyday.

Does anyone know how long it takes for my case number to reach NVC after approved by USCIS?

NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,234

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Paul, I know I messed up initially but let's move past that; I was APPROVED.

Now I'm just getting ready for the next step which is the NVC process, correct? I called them last night and my case number hasn't yet reached them. I will continue to try everyday.

Does anyone know how long it takes for my case number to reach NVC after approved by USCIS?

It can take up to 90 days... but I started calling after 1 week, every other or every third day. Normally it takes 1-4 weeks.

Petitioner can use google voice to call so it's free vs long distance.

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