Just mailed off I-130
#31
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Thanks y'all. I feel better now. For right now, he has to visit me as I spent all my leave time at work LAST YEAR visiting him. LOL So this works...I feel relieved.
#33
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SDD: I have to ask this. Are you a reading member of Visa Journey? I ask because their information is so distorted and so incorrect that it can be mindboggling. That can also be true of many other sites and yes, sometimes if someone does not read a thread all the way through, it can be said of this site as well. Fortunately, MBV has members who are quite knowledgeable and great at research so somewhere in a thread a misconception will be corrected by someone.
Also you appear to be confusing the two CR-1 processes. There is one that is Direct Consular Filing (DCF) where the I-130 is sent to the US Consulate/Embassy and the I-130 filing stateside for the ultimate CR-1 which is the one you are doing. They have different timelines for the approval of the I-130 and different steps for you as opposed to those doing DCF. You will be doing the affidavit of support at the NVC. The DCF'ers will do it at the US Consulate. Thus, your petition will take longer than the DCF'ers because of the multiple steps and services centers your petition needs to work through in the US before being sent to the UK. Hope this helps you.
Also you appear to be confusing the two CR-1 processes. There is one that is Direct Consular Filing (DCF) where the I-130 is sent to the US Consulate/Embassy and the I-130 filing stateside for the ultimate CR-1 which is the one you are doing. They have different timelines for the approval of the I-130 and different steps for you as opposed to those doing DCF. You will be doing the affidavit of support at the NVC. The DCF'ers will do it at the US Consulate. Thus, your petition will take longer than the DCF'ers because of the multiple steps and services centers your petition needs to work through in the US before being sent to the UK. Hope this helps you.
#34
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We are not DCF. This is the only expat site I visit. So now I'm curious what the difference in timelines are. Is it 4-6 months for us, or is that DCF?
#35
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Your timeline, as we've said, is about 8 to 10 months.
Rene
#36
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Stinks doesn't it but this is what happens when you cut out the middle man, i.e. USCIS from the equation. The time will go fast. You will have the rest of your lives together.
#37
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We had to wait 5 months for our I-130 to be approved, and then another 3 weeks to receive the case number before we could proceed to the next step.
It has been over 2 months since we submitted the DS-260 and supporting documents. When we contacted them for a status update, we were told it's now taking at least 11 weeks from receipt for processing, and that our application is now being processed. 2 weeks later, and we are still waiting.
I don't know how long it takes for my application to be sent to London once approved, or how long I have to wait for a medical and interview dates. And with the possibility of 'extreme vetting' taking place, I suspect processing times will just get longer.
It has been over 2 months since we submitted the DS-260 and supporting documents. When we contacted them for a status update, we were told it's now taking at least 11 weeks from receipt for processing, and that our application is now being processed. 2 weeks later, and we are still waiting.
I don't know how long it takes for my application to be sent to London once approved, or how long I have to wait for a medical and interview dates. And with the possibility of 'extreme vetting' taking place, I suspect processing times will just get longer.
#38
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It has been over 2 months since we submitted the DS-260 and supporting documents. When we contacted them for a status update, we were told it's now taking at least 11 weeks from receipt for processing, and that our application is now being processed. 2 weeks later, and we are still waiting.
#39
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When I discussed the matter with my boss, I explained that if everything went to plan and followed the expected timetable of 8-10 months, then I'd be handing my notice in April/May.
I suppose it's still possible, although I don't think I'll be in the USA for our first wedding anniversary in June
I suppose it's still possible, although I don't think I'll be in the USA for our first wedding anniversary in June
#40
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When I discussed the matter with my boss, I explained that if everything went to plan and followed the expected timetable of 8-10 months, then I'd be handing my notice in April/May.
I suppose it's still possible, although I don't think I'll be in the USA for our first wedding anniversary in June
I suppose it's still possible, although I don't think I'll be in the USA for our first wedding anniversary in June