Timeframe before approved i130 is cancelled

[Some dude 0]

Hi, my wife's i130 was approved on July 24 2018, I haven't acted upon it yet. After reconciling with my wife I want to continue the process. How long do I have to pay the AOS and Visa fees before it is canceled.?

[Crazy Cat 39,177]

Did you officially withdraw anything?  Have you gotten any warnings from NVC about suspension or expiration?   I think it is 1 year without contacting NVC will result in expiration.

[Hank_ 9,171]

4 minutes ago, Some dude said:

Hi, my wife's i130 was approved on July 24 2018, I haven't acted upon it yet. After reconciling with my wife I want to continue the process. How long do I have to pay the AOS and Visa fees before it is canceled.?

 

Your petition was approved almost a year ago?   Did you hear from NVC regarding AOS and visa fee payment?   The petition from USCIS is only valid for 4 months usually unless NVC extends it for up to a year like the embassy does, you may have to complete a new petition.   I would highly suggest you contact NVC to get the facts.  

 

Immigrant visa:  1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) . For the shortest wait time, begin calling for the NVC Agent at 7:05 am EST M-F.

Edited May 10, 2019 by Hank_

[Some dude 0]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

Did you officially withdraw anything?  Have you gotten any warnings from NVC about suspension or expiration?   I think it is 1 year without contacting NVC will result in expiration.

I did not withdraw the petition. I just did not act on it.

[Some dude 0]

I just logged into CEAC and found this:

 

Please note:

• Your case will not advance until you complete the step(s) above.
• If there is no activity on your case for one (1) year, your case will enter termination. If your case is terminated, you will have to restart the process and repay fees.
• If you move or change your address, we will not be able to provide updated information and your case may be terminated. To update your address, please use our online form at http://nvc.state.gov/ask. You can also call +1-603-334-0700 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

 

I should be ok

[USS_Voyager 1,971]

That's right. The case automatically expires one year after the last action was taken on it. All it takes is one phone call/email a year to keep the case from being terminated. 

[Hank_ 9,171]

32 minutes ago, Some dude said:

I just logged into CEAC and found this:

 

Please note:

• Your case will not advance until you complete the step(s) above.
• If there is no activity on your case for one (1) year, your case will enter termination. If your case is terminated, you will have to restart the process and repay fees.
• If you move or change your address, we will not be able to provide updated information and your case may be terminated. To update your address, please use our online form at http://nvc.state.gov/ask. You can also call +1-603-334-0700 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

 

I should be ok

 

Excellent!   Looks like you are good to go!!        

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/after-petition-approved/begin-nat-visa-center.html

[Khallaf 646]

58 minutes ago, Some dude said:

I just logged into CEAC and found this:

 

Please note:

• Your case will not advance until you complete the step(s) above.
• If there is no activity on your case for one (1) year, your case will enter termination. If your case is terminated, you will have to restart the process and repay fees.
• If you move or change your address, we will not be able to provide updated information and your case may be terminated. To update your address, please use our online form at http://nvc.state.gov/ask. You can also call +1-603-334-0700 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

 

I should be ok

all you need to do is log into CEAC with the case and invoice number provided in the email and continue the process, no need to contact NVC.

[Some dude 0]

Thanks, everyone...

[Russ&Caro 1,548]

Good luck with your marriage!