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No. they will contact you. you will get a letter in mail first about your NVC case number. then you can opt in to send all further documentation through email.
 
See the following link.https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/collect-and-submit-forms-and-documents-to-the-nvc/step-6-submit-documents-to-the-nvc.html

Parent's address dosn't matter. All the doucments are taken care of and sent to Beneficiary. You will need to send i864 and other documents.
 
I will be doing email processing of NVC.

Hello There,
 
I am in the process of preparing documents to submit i130 for both my mom and dad. I have not been able to locate a detailed post that lists the entire process from the start to end. Is there any post on this VJ Forum that I could refer to.

I have a bunch of questions that may be answered by that page
 
Some of my questions are
 
1. Where can i find a sample cover letter for my parent's i130
2. I understand, I have to file 2 separate i130s but need to know can they be mailed in 1 single envelope, can 1 combined money order be sent or needs to be separate
3. In terms of documentations, do I need both my mom and dad's birth certificate at the time of filing i130, or is it required at the later NVC stage
4. Additionally, my parents are from India and were born prior to 1969, therefore they don't have birth certificates, what document needs to be submitted in lieu of it and how to get that
 
Can someone please advise

Thank you everyone for the wishes. Also, I updated my previous post in a hurry so couldn't share the interview and the oath ceremony feedback. Since everyone has been so supportive, I feel like I should share it with everyone.
 
My interview was scheduled this past Saturday at 8AM at Newark NJ office. The place is only a 30 minute drive from my place so I was there by 7 50 ready and all set. I brought in some additional proof (not all) - Please see the list
1. Marriage Certificate
2. Spouse's proof of citizenship
3. Our Medical bills / explanation of benefits - randomly picked up (10 of them) that covered the last 2-3 years
4. Proof my life insurance and 401k
5. Proof of any trips that I made outside the US since I got my green card - i had boarding passes for some, and took itinerary copies for the rest
6. Daughter's birth certificate
7. Current travel documents (passport, gc, etc)
 
When you arrive at the building, you need to go through quick security check and then head over to the 15th floor where USCIS office is. Once you get there, you're called at the counter and they ask you for your interview letter. They also ask you if you have an attorney. Since i filed myself, i just handed over my letter. They then ask you to sit and wait until your name is called. Around an hour later, my name was called and I was asked to come at one of the windows. The lady there asked me for my current passport, original valid current green card and other id (I showed license). She made copies of these, handed the originals back to me and asked me to follow her to one of the rooms. My spouse wasn't allowed there, i figured it was for my test. Once we got to the room, she asked me before you sit, please raise your right hand and say yes/no if I would speak the truth. Of course i said yes. Then I was asked to sit down and she took my fingerprints and picture to confirm my identity (if I was the same person who filed). Once that is done, she pulled up a big pile of paperwork (which was my file and had documents that i submitted from even 10 years ago for visitor visa for US) and went through my N400 questions again. She confirmed if i lived at the same place as mentioned and worked at the same place or if anything has changed. Once that was done she said we wil now start the test, she gave me a paper and told me to write "We have One Hundred Senators" (spell out 100). I wrote that and then she picked up another paper and started asking me questions from that. That paper already had  10 questions pre-printed and she went one by one and also ticked if I did right/wrong. She also kept documenting what I answered. I answered the first 6 and she stopped then and there she said you passed the civis test. Now from then, she told me that she would be recommending me for approval and congratulated me on passing the interiew. She never asked me any other document or supporting evidence other than what I had originally submiited with n400. She said I already have a huge pile from you that included your paperwork from my 2 previous countries so she doesn't need any. I left the room and went back to the waiting area for my name to be called again.
 
After like 40 mins or so again, my name was called and i was asked to give away my GC and verify my name and other details on the citizenship certificate that was just printed. I was asked to sign and then was told that i would be getting it after the oath. For Oath I was asked to wait in the Oath Ceremony area where other people who had passed the test were also waiting.
 
After like a 2.5 hour wait in that area, the ceremony began. I would like not to share the process of ceremony, but it lasted like 40 mins or so. RIght after the ceremony we were once again asked to check if anything was wrong on citizenship certificate as that could be corrected then and there for free. They mentioned if you leave and come back later today or next day, they won't accept and will ask us to go through offiical update/correction on Citizenship certificate that could take 9 months.
 
That was it, it was a long long wait but glad its done. although the interview and oath ceremony itself isn't that long, the wait and the delay makes it time consuming.
 
Good Luck everyone on their process.
 
 

Thank you everyone for the wishes. Also, I updated my previous post in a hurry so couldn't share the interview and the oath ceremony feedback. Since everyone has been so supportive, I feel like I should share it with everyone.
 
My interview was scheduled this past Saturday at 8AM at Newark NJ office. The place is only a 30 minute drive from my place so I was there by 7 50 ready and all set. I brought in some additional proof (not all) - Please see the list
1. Marriage Certificate
2. Spouse's proof of citizenship
3. Our Medical bills / explanation of benefits - randomly picked up (10 of them) that covered the last 2-3 years
4. Proof my life insurance and 401k
5. Proof of any trips that I made outside the US since I got my green card - i had boarding passes for some, and took itinerary copies for the rest
6. Daughter's birth certificate
7. Current travel documents (passport, gc, etc)
 
When you arrive at the building, you need to go through quick security check and then head over to the 15th floor where USCIS office is. Once you get there, you're called at the counter and they ask you for your interview letter. They also ask you if you have an attorney. Since i filed myself, i just handed over my letter. They then ask you to sit and wait until your name is called. Around an hour later, my name was called and I was asked to come at one of the windows. The lady there asked me for my current passport, original valid current green card and other id (I showed license). She made copies of these, handed the originals back to me and asked me to follow her to one of the rooms. My spouse wasn't allowed there, i figured it was for my test. Once we got to the room, she asked me before you sit, please raise your right hand and say yes/no if I would speak the truth. Of course i said yes. Then I was asked to sit down and she took my fingerprints and picture to confirm my identity (if I was the same person who filed). Once that is done, she pulled up a big pile of paperwork (which was my file and had documents that i submitted from even 10 years ago for visitor visa for US) and went through my N400 questions again. She confirmed if i lived at the same place as mentioned and worked at the same place or if anything has changed. Once that was done she said we wil now start the test, she gave me a paper and told me to write "We have One Hundred Senators" (spell out 100). I wrote that and then she picked up another paper and started asking me questions from that. That paper already had  10 questions pre-printed and she went one by one and also ticked if I did right/wrong. She also kept documenting what I answered. I answered the first 6 and she stopped then and there she said you passed the civis test. Now from then, she told me that she would be recommending me for approval and congratulated me on passing the interiew. She never asked me any other document or supporting evidence other than what I had originally submiited with n400. She said I already have a huge pile from you that included your paperwork from my 2 previous countries so she doesn't need any. I left the room and went back to the waiting area for my name to be called again.
 
After like 40 mins or so again, my name was called and i was asked to give away my GC and verify my name and other details on the citizenship certificate that was just printed. I was asked to sign and then was told that i would be getting it after the oath. For Oath I was asked to wait in the Oath Ceremony area where other people who had passed the test were also waiting.
 
After like a 2.5 hour wait in that area, the ceremony began. I would like not to share the process of ceremony, but it lasted like 40 mins or so. RIght after the ceremony we were once again asked to check if anything was wrong on citizenship certificate as that could be corrected then and there for free. They mentioned if you leave and come back later today or next day, they won't accept and will ask us to go through offiical update/correction on Citizenship certificate that could take 9 months.
 
That was it, it was a long long wait but glad its done. although the interview and oath ceremony itself isn't that long, the wait and the delay makes it time consuming.
 
Good Luck everyone on their process.
 
 

Received Interview Letter in mail today. Scheduled for May 13th. Glad its on a Saturday and don't have to take a day off from work!
 
Almost there, waiting for this to end!
 
Can someone please update the timeline

Just got a text 15 seconds back, that Interview was scheduled. Case status updated online. Will keep everyone posted once I get the interview letter and details

Can someone please post the updated timeline of the October filers.
 
Has anyone seen recent interview letter/notices yet ?

Hello All,
Got an update, Case in line for interview as of today.
Please update my timeline. Thanks,

Got done with my Biometrics (Fingerprinting and Picture). The officer had asked me to come back by 2, and since I live under a mile away, I went back to the Application Support Centre and the officer said you're early but you can get it done. Was in and out in 15 mins.
Can someone update my details, the timeline is also missing my biometrics date which was supposed to be 11/10, but I got it done today itself of 10/31

Tried doing an early biometrics today at the proposed Application Service center. The guard asked me to see if the Immigration officer will allow. waited for like 5 minutes for the officer and the officer asked why I was there early, I explained that I will be out of the country and showed him my travel plans. he then asked me to come 1 day before the day I travel, to which I responded I travel on a Sunday, so you mean Saturday. He then mentioned to come over at 2PM ET today. I was like Thank you.
Although the entire centre was empty and I could have been out in 15 mins, he asked me to come at 2. So i guess I'll try at 2 again.

As guessed earlier the my fingerprinting appointment came right in the middle of me being out of the country. FP appointment came for the 11/10. I will be out of the country from 11/7 - 11/13, therefore I will be going in Monday to try an Early Biometrics. Will be taking proof of my trip itinerary and request for an early biometrics done.
Will keep everyone posted

Same for me. I also got an Email update today that they have scheduled my fingerprint appointment. I will also have to wait until the letter gets here to know when it's scheduled for

Thank You

Hey, you missed my update??

I got a text and an email roughly an hour ago that my case was accepted. It has the case number for me. it starts with NBC. What does that mean? I read somewhere there are 2 type of case ids, NBC and IOE.
Also, since I'm from NJ, my local office would probably be Newark NJ.
Can someone update my timeline, the email and text says that i797 will be mailed to me at my home address

I feel if the question said (if any) then you're okay leaving them blank. because thats what I did, but for questions that did not have the clause (if any) leaving blank might be troublesome, again I'm no expert
I left the entire section about parents blanks (as it said if any of your parents was a US citizen and that did not apply to me.)

Hey, the GC date for the user Sieben has been posted incorrectly.
In his post he mentioned 2010

Hello All,
Can someone please add me to the list. Sent my N-400 packet today
USCIS Dallas/Lewisville, Texas Lockbox
GC-Date: 12/21/13
Sent: 10/05/16
Also I sent a money order so not sure if I'll have a cashed date, or how to find one out.
GoodLuck All!

Since you didn't immigrate to the US until after the age of 26 and maintained valid nonimmigrant status until then, you aren't required to register for Selective Service.

Thank you!, However I got the good news just now, got a text that my case was updated, and when logged into USCIS case status it says new card production has been ordered.
I'd just wait for the new card to come, and then use that. No more worries for sending a photocopy of NOA1 of i751.
thank you

This is the October 2015 Filers page, you should post your question in September 2016 filers list.
Thanks

Even if your wife ever had a A number. you do not want to put that on the I751 now that she a USC. tension ni leni singh saab (no worries)