vashishpatel

I know it doesn't change my out of cost pocket or the additional time it will take for my family to come, but there is something comforting that other people fell to the same problem as me and I have frustrations to share with people

I just can't believe $465 processing fee to tell them to mail it to NVC for something that is just a small amendment to I-130. I think that section in online filing was a little confusing (at least to me) which is why I messed it up. I don't even remember leaving it blank. Now it will delay the process and I have to pay even more money!

Is it possible to just file the I-130 again for the same person rather than waiting for I-824?

I-824 isn't available online and it seems like it takes forever for approval/transfer to happen anyways. I feel I'll be better off filing I-130 again and paying addition $70 filing fee.

Just not sure what would happen if I file it again for the same person

Got it, thanks @powerpuff

Disappointed in myself. Delayed my family coming for who knows how long

Man, that sucks. Pretty mad at myself for not filling it out properly the first time.

My family friend was filling out form same time as me and his form went through for his father. She and the same missing information. Is it just a matter of luck or she will face problems down the line? Her i-130 was already transferred to NVC and already submitted ds-260 and i-864 and all @Boiler

I applied for I-130 but must have left a section blank and now I got I-130 approval but with this notice:

"The above petition has been approved. However, you did not indicate on the petition whether the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad at a U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate or will apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Therefore, USCIS has retained the petition."

"If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National Visa Center (NVC)."

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1. If I file I-824 do I have to pay the fee associated to it again? Is there any alternate way?
2. I have a separate I-130 in process for my brother is it possible to update that I-130 before it gets to this phase so I can avoid the I-824?

I filed i-130 to bring my wife from India in December. I am at the stop of sending documents to NVC.

I just paid my fee to get i-864 going and am trying to prepare documents I will have to send for my wife.

From looking at the documents here and on forums, I will have to send some original certificates, passport photo, DS-260 and PCC

The DS-260 requires a signature and PCC can only be obtained locally (in India).

Will I have to get these mailed to me to submit to NVC office after she signs Part I of DS-260 or can she sign and scan them to me?

Same for PCC? Will that have to be mailed to me original certified copy?