Delaying / Postponing Your Case At NVC

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[peterli87 0]

On 7/24/2024 at 7:05 AM, seekingthetruth said:

Yes, still on hold, 2+ years.  I just log in to NVC once in a while.  I keep a log of the logins, to keep track,

 

On 6/15/2024 at 10:56 PM, milimelo said:

Deadlines are the same for every category. How to stop it from being sent? Delay paying the DS-260 and any other payments until either a month before 1-yr deadline. Don't be so fast in submitting the required paperwork - without it, NVC will not documentarily qualify you - no DQ, no interview except in some special cases (problems with obtaining papers, or back and forth on if the sponsor qualifies). 

 

thank you guys! 
 

I’m still a bit confused about the DS-260. I got welcome letter 9 months ago and want to delay my case for a few years.

Do I just do the “login/get delay confirmation via AskNVC”

or do I also need to do the DS-260? 

If the DS-260 is needed within one year, do I fully pay and submit the entire DS-260

….or just fully pay + delay submitting all documents?

 

Im really unsure how to properly delay the process. 

Much appreciate your input! 

 

Edited December 9, 2024 by peterli87
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[peterli87 0]

On 7/24/2024 at 7:05 AM, seekingthetruth said:

Yes, still on hold, 2+ years.  I just log in to NVC once in a while.  I keep a log of the logins, to keep track,

Did you submit the DS 260? Any help is appreciated!

 

I dont find the requirement anywhere, where it says that DS 260 is required to keep case active. Very confusing.

 

I received the welcome letter 11 months ago and just contacted them. 

 

All it says on NVC timeframes is the following, nothing about DS 260:

 

One Year Contact Requirement

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203(g) provides that the Secretary of State shall terminate the registration (petition) of any alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year of notice of visa availability. The petition may be reinstated if, within two years of notice of visa availability, the alien establishes that the failure to apply was for reasons beyond the alien’s control. Therefore if you do not respond to notices from the NVC within one year you risk termination of your petition under this section of law and would lose the benefits of that petition, such as your priority date.

[Crazy Cat 43,706]

3 hours ago, peterli87 said:

I dont find the requirement anywhere, where it says that DS 260 is required to keep case active.

Not required.

[seekingthetruth 1,250]

On 4/3/2025 at 3:16 PM, peterli87 said:

Did you submit the DS 260? Any help is appreciated!

 

On 4/3/2025 at 6:52 PM, Crazy Cat said:

Not required.

 

I had filed the DS 260 before I decided to postpone.  I believe Crazy Cat is correct.

[SamuelTheKitty 1]

On 4/3/2025 at 5:52 AM, Crazy Cat said:

Not required.

I'm in a similar boat now. I'm at NVC, have paid my fees, and have largely filled out, but not submitted, the DS-260. I would like to delay the process for a 1-4 year period. My intention is to log in monthly and submit to AskNVC every six months to maintain contact.

 

Is there a reference or body of anecdotal evidence that indicates that withholding submission of the DS-260 past one year will have no adverse effect regarding termination of a case provided the actions above are taken?

[Crazy Cat 43,706]

5 minutes ago, SamuelTheKitty said:

I'm in a similar boat now. I'm at NVC, have paid my fees, and have largely filled out, but not submitted, the DS-260. I would like to delay the process for a 1-4 year period. My intention is to log in monthly and submit to AskNVC every six months to maintain contact.

 

Is there a reference or body of anecdotal evidence that indicates that withholding submission of the DS-260 past one year will have no adverse effect regarding termination of a case provided the actions above are taken?

There is VJ history.  There are members who have delayed cases at NVC for a few years by contacting NVC periodically.

[appleblossom 3,950]

32 minutes ago, SamuelTheKitty said:

Is there a reference or body of anecdotal evidence that indicates that withholding submission of the DS-260 past one year will have no adverse effect regarding termination of a case provided the actions above are taken?

 

"I would like to contact NVC to keep my immigrant case active.

 

• To keep your case active, do not let more than one year pass without contacting NVC.  To do so, you can submit fees and/or documents through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC),  https://ceac.state.gov/iv.  Each time you access your case in CEAC, your contact date will be updated.  If one year passes from the last date of contact with NVC, all submitted fees, forms and documents will expire, and your case will begin the pre-termination process. 

• You do not need to contact NVC to keep your case active if you have received notification your case is documentarily complete."

From this page - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing/helpful-hints-iv-processing.html