I have been searching the NVC website to find the answer but can't find one - can anyone link me to a source that specifically shows how long you can electively choose to delay your case?
A friend whose husband is from the same country as mine received their NVC case number after USCIS approval on October 15, 2020. They have not uploaded any documents yet, just paid the fee at the end of September and the DS260 and upload portal are now open.
The beneficiary wants to delay for awhile to allow him more time to work. He seems to think that, since they have paid the fees, they have one more year to upload and complete the NVC because the payment of fees "resets the clock" or so to speak.
It was always my understanding that you needed to submit documents within 1 year of receiving case number.
My friend has already explained to the beneficiary that the NVC time is taking 2.5 months currently and then you will have to wait for an interview, and then the visa would have 6 months validity, so even if they submit paperwork now, it will still be awhile before an interview may be available.
They also had the discussion that with their now IR-1 visa to activate the visa, then travel back home for a few more months to finish up work requirements, if necessary.
Is there a specific timeline you MUST complete upload your documents by or the NVC will think you have abandoned your case and close it?
Thanks.