Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
Feb 5th 2008, 10:18 am
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Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
Question: Must I wait for a receipt of some sort of our DS230-I before sending in the DS-2001?
Our I-130 has been approved. I've already completed the DS230-I and have sent it off. I am eager to send in the DS-2001. The only thing I'm concerned about and is holding me back is the "Case Number". We have not yet received any such thing. Should I wait for them to send this?
The USCIS website says:
"Note: If the U.S. citizen and immigrant visa applicant reside in the United Kingdom and the U.S. citizen is filing the I-130 with the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration) in London, it will be possible to begin the administrative processing of the immigrant visa application before the petition is approved and received by the Immigrant Visa Unit."
This is what I've done, I hope I was right. Shall I wait though before continuing? Thanks for any advice you might have!
Our I-130 has been approved. I've already completed the DS230-I and have sent it off. I am eager to send in the DS-2001. The only thing I'm concerned about and is holding me back is the "Case Number". We have not yet received any such thing. Should I wait for them to send this?
The USCIS website says:
"Note: If the U.S. citizen and immigrant visa applicant reside in the United Kingdom and the U.S. citizen is filing the I-130 with the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration) in London, it will be possible to begin the administrative processing of the immigrant visa application before the petition is approved and received by the Immigrant Visa Unit."
This is what I've done, I hope I was right. Shall I wait though before continuing? Thanks for any advice you might have!
Feb 5th 2008, 8:38 pm
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Re: Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
Question: Must I wait for a receipt of some sort of our DS230-I before sending in the DS-2001?
Our I-130 has been approved. I've already completed the DS230-I and have sent it off. I am eager to send in the DS-2001. The only thing I'm concerned about and is holding me back is the "Case Number". We have not yet received any such thing. Should I wait for them to send this?
The USCIS website says:
"Note: If the U.S. citizen and immigrant visa applicant reside in the United Kingdom and the U.S. citizen is filing the I-130 with the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration) in London, it will be possible to begin the administrative processing of the immigrant visa application before the petition is approved and received by the Immigrant Visa Unit."
This is what I've done, I hope I was right. Shall I wait though before continuing? Thanks for any advice you might have!
Our I-130 has been approved. I've already completed the DS230-I and have sent it off. I am eager to send in the DS-2001. The only thing I'm concerned about and is holding me back is the "Case Number". We have not yet received any such thing. Should I wait for them to send this?
The USCIS website says:
"Note: If the U.S. citizen and immigrant visa applicant reside in the United Kingdom and the U.S. citizen is filing the I-130 with the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration) in London, it will be possible to begin the administrative processing of the immigrant visa application before the petition is approved and received by the Immigrant Visa Unit."
This is what I've done, I hope I was right. Shall I wait though before continuing? Thanks for any advice you might have!
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...ivprocess.html
Normal USCIS instructions won't apply to you.
As for opening a provisional case, there's one person whose attorney did a concurrent I-130/DS-230 filing for them, but you are past that now.
Are you sure there is no case number on your I-130 approval notice or the letter that first came from the Immigrant Visa Unit?
Feb 6th 2008, 9:17 am
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Re: Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
Have you read this page and its attached links?
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...ivprocess.html
Normal USCIS instructions won't apply to you.
As for opening a provisional case, there's one person whose attorney did a concurrent I-130/DS-230 filing for them, but you are past that now.
Are you sure there is no case number on your I-130 approval notice or the letter that first came from the Immigrant Visa Unit?
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new...ivprocess.html
Normal USCIS instructions won't apply to you.
As for opening a provisional case, there's one person whose attorney did a concurrent I-130/DS-230 filing for them, but you are past that now.
Are you sure there is no case number on your I-130 approval notice or the letter that first came from the Immigrant Visa Unit?
Thank you though. I am aware that filing in London is different. That's partly why I'm asking the question. I've checked for a case number a thousand times but it wouldn't hurt to check it again. I just don't want to get too ahead of myself and chance a rejection.
Feb 6th 2008, 4:58 pm
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Re: Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
I probably know that website by heart now! Thank you though. I am aware that filing in London is different. That's partly why I'm asking the question. I've checked for a case number a thousand times but it wouldn't hurt to check it again. I just don't want to get too ahead of myself and chance a rejection.
Thank you though. I am aware that filing in London is different. That's partly why I'm asking the question. I've checked for a case number a thousand times but it wouldn't hurt to check it again. I just don't want to get too ahead of myself and chance a rejection.What is the second step?
Assemble all of the relevant documents required in support of your application and forward the Form DS-2001, Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness, to the Immigrant Visa Unit. These documents must not be mailed to the Embassy. You will be required to furnish the original of all documents and one copy on the day of the formal visa interview.
What happens next?
On receipt of the DS-230-I and DS-2001, the Immigrant Visa Unit will perform any additional processing which may be required and advise you concerning the scheduling of the medical interview and the appointment for the formal visa interview.
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I don't have any current stories that mention the case number, but everything points to no further action from London until you return that DS-2001. I'd be tempted to put all your biographic info on there and get it in to them.
Alternately, there is an email address you can use. You may get notice that your email has been deleted, but persevere... you may very likely get a reply.
It's [email protected]
Maybe this thread will help: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ar%40state.gov
Feb 6th 2008, 5:25 pm
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Re: Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
OK, I saw this last night from the linked page and wondered if you'd read it:
What is the second step?
Assemble all of the relevant documents required in support of your application and forward the Form DS-2001, Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness, to the Immigrant Visa Unit. These documents must not be mailed to the Embassy. You will be required to furnish the original of all documents and one copy on the day of the formal visa interview.
What happens next?
On receipt of the DS-230-I and DS-2001, the Immigrant Visa Unit will perform any additional processing which may be required and advise you concerning the scheduling of the medical interview and the appointment for the formal visa interview.
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I don't have any current stories that mention the case number, but everything points to no further action from London until you return that DS-2001. I'd be tempted to put all your biographic info on there and get it in to them.
Alternately, there is an email address you can use. You may get notice that your email has been deleted, but persevere... you may very likely get a reply.
It's [email protected]
Maybe this thread will help: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ar%40state.gov
What is the second step?
Assemble all of the relevant documents required in support of your application and forward the Form DS-2001, Notification of Applicant(s) Readiness, to the Immigrant Visa Unit. These documents must not be mailed to the Embassy. You will be required to furnish the original of all documents and one copy on the day of the formal visa interview.
What happens next?
On receipt of the DS-230-I and DS-2001, the Immigrant Visa Unit will perform any additional processing which may be required and advise you concerning the scheduling of the medical interview and the appointment for the formal visa interview.
--------------
I don't have any current stories that mention the case number, but everything points to no further action from London until you return that DS-2001. I'd be tempted to put all your biographic info on there and get it in to them.
Alternately, there is an email address you can use. You may get notice that your email has been deleted, but persevere... you may very likely get a reply.
It's [email protected]
Maybe this thread will help: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ar%40state.gov
Feb 6th 2008, 6:12 pm
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Re: Applying for Imm. visa in London - I-130 approved!
They don't reject you over something like that.
You just want to make certain they can match your checklist up with the rest of your case to avoid delays.
You just want to make certain they can match your checklist up with the rest of your case to avoid delays.
Feb 7th 2008, 5:13 pm
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