Calling All F2A's (Spouses & Children of Permanent Residents)

[taniya]

how to change the case number or consular office with NVC?

Thanks @diar48 for your worth information passed to me. I understood that it could be easier to get the process done in saudi US consulate than Dhaka. But I just have noticed that the case number starts with DHK. Therefore NVC is going to forward the case to Dhaka consular section for further processings. Do you think I have an option to change the consular office at Saudi instead of Dhaka? If so, please let me know how can I request NVC to do that for me? Thanks again for your time & kind reply.

[taniya]

NVC assigned a case number

My case was forwarded on Nov 23, 2010 from USCIS to NVC & just received a case number assigned by NVC yesterday. It took about a week for me. Hope the next packages will be sent fast too. Can anyone tell me what can I expect to receive step by step from NVC?

[diar48]

Dhaka consulate has excessive workloads next two months , my friend spoke to NVc several time but they have been delaying the interview since November. his wife's interview might go up to February . Lot of DV applicants and a huge number of F2 , Saudi Arabia doesn't have much immigrants applications

[diar48]

Well there are lot of them. You have to collect the police clearance certificate from dhaka . May be you can talk to NVC about the Consulate decision or may be some body can give any idea. Your visa interview is generally based on your current location or availability doesn't make any difference about Saudi visa status as long as you working here legally. Apni amake mail korte paren [email protected]
I am still waiting for the ds 230 approval

[taniya]

More information on DHK Consular processing

Khub valo lagse apnar reply peye. Ami to vabsilam ami ekai hoyto bangladeshi ekhane. Amader desher R keu ki asen ei forum-a? Jak apnar kech theke onek sohojogita pawa jabe.
Apnar moto amio vabsilam je, Saudi consulate-a visa processing ta faster hobe dhaka'r cheye. kintu ekta bishoy vebe abar thomke jacchi - jehetu amra Bangladeshi national & Saudi te temporary resident visa niye asi tai US consular ki duto desh thekei applicant-er identity verification korbe na? R tate ki shomoy aro beshi lege jabe kina?
Anyways, apnar naam ta jana hoyni Bhai & kothay asen bortomane? Bhai apni jodi please apnar case history ta likhen tobe amar jonne onek upokare hobe.

[diar48]

Tania Bhabi apnar case amar caser motoni. U will be assigned a case number withinFew days , if it's starting with DHK that means ur case goes to Dhaka consulate . Saudi consulate will not be so busy like Dhaka , that means u will get an interview date very fast. If u are very fast you can finish the processing of your end in maximum two months . It goes to consulate , bhalo thakun

[taniya]

NVC & consular process

Thanks for your kind reply & help me out with my queries.
Can I assume that NVC & Consular process could be ended up within next 3 months if everything goes in order?
Furthermore, you have given me an important point about to make sure the visa validity of my current country before I ask NVC to forward the case over here. In that case I better go to my home country before the consular process starts. Now I am wondering - should I arrange with my employer to leave from Saudi Arabia (Working place) & travel to Bangladesh (Homeland) in two months for further consular process.

[visjig]

1. How long does the process usually take to complete the case by NVC in current situation?

No time frame on the completion. It took mine 2 months and someone here took 3 weeks.

2. When we can expect the case to be forwarded to consular office?

After you send all the DS-230, I-864's, and all other forms with the correct documents then all is checked and approved by NVC. Then finally after all is done they send it to the consular office and schedule your appointment for interview.

3. Which consular office could be faster & easier to process the visa between DHAKA, BANGLADESH & RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA? As I am a Bangladeshi national & currently working in Saudi Arabia.

No such thing as faster and easier consular office.

4. Do I have an option to ask NVC to forward the case at my preferred consular office?

Yes. If you have valid visa for that country and you must be sure to be in that country when the interview comes up then you can.

5. How long it may take to issue a visa by consular office?

2-3 days.

Good luck.

[taniya]

update with my case: approved I-130

It has been very useful to read all your posts & Hope I can get some help from you with my case as follow:
My wife is having LPR status & filed an immigrant visa petition for me through I-130 on June 3, 2010, which was received by USCIS on June 14, 2010 & finally got approved by USCIS on November 23, 2010 & been forwarded to NVC. Though NVC has not issued any case no# yet as they said it takes about two weeks to receive & update the approved I-130. However, I have learned through this forum that once the case number is issued, NVC is going to send us CHOICE OF AGENT, I-864, DS-230 & BILLS of RELEVANT FEES. Though I am having some queries & need to know the answers for the following question to prepare myself for the consular process.

1. How long does the process usually take to complete the case by NVC in current situation?
2. When we can expect the case to be forwarded to consular office?
3. Which consular office could be faster & easier to process the visa between DHAKA, BANGLADESH & RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA? As I am a Bangladeshi national & currently working in Saudi Arabia.
4. Do I have an option to ask NVC to forward the case at my preferred consular office?
5. How long it may take to issue a visa by consular office?

Thank you all, for taking your precious time to read my post & put your worthful answers on it.

[rinitka]

hi congrats rinitka!
When you checked your case status on the USCIS website when was the last time your case was updated or "touched" before you received your approval?

2mariab - Service Center was Ca
2sahsan: My case was showing only Initial review all the time, and than got approved

[caliama]

hey
i just wanted to confirm if we have to send only DS230 after paying the IVfee or all the original documents including passport to NVC?????

With DS-230 you have to send all original documents but for the passport only a copy of it(not original) You bring the original passport with you for the interview. All the other documents has to be in original and also copy of all dox.

[matif]

help plz

my mum died after my uncle applied for her with me siblings green card ,now i have recieved her letter ,so can i still get green card ,when counslate call me?



thanx in advance.

[diar48]

more waiting

Hello to everyone in this forum. I have been reading the posts by it's member & found it very useful with immigration topics. Great Forum with a huge information resource. Wish I had found it earlier. However let me come to the point. I-130 petition for my spouse was received by USCIS on June 17, 2010 & still it is showing the case status at INITIAL REVIEW, which has been longer than usual period to be approved. I read many of the members in this forum have filed later than my date & their I-130 got approved already by USCIS.I don't know if it is usual or there is something wrong with my petition. Can someone advice me in this regard? Is there anything I can do with USCIS to see the real updates of my case or I should wait for longer to hear from them? Although, I am wondering when could it be the right time to apply for naturalization as I am a LPR since Aug, 1996. Your kind response to my queries will be highly appreciated.

Dear Taniya:

you have to wait a little longer , but still you can contact them through emails or phone or make any infopass appointment, but i doubt if it will do any good.




about naturalization, you can apply any time now for naturalization as after 4 years 9 months presence in the USA , any body is allowed to apply.

regards

[taniya]

inquiry with I-130 approval time

Hello to everyone in this forum. I have been reading the posts by it's member & found it very useful with immigration topics. Great Forum with a huge information resource. Wish I had found it earlier. However let me come to the point. I-130 petition for my spouse was received by USCIS on June 17, 2010 & still it is showing the case status at INITIAL REVIEW, which has been longer than usual period to be approved. I read many of the members in this forum have filed later than my date & their I-130 got approved already by USCIS.I don't know if it is usual or there is something wrong with my petition. Can someone advice me in this regard? Is there anything I can do with USCIS to see the real updates of my case or I should wait for longer to hear from them? Although, I am wondering when could it be the right time to apply for naturalization as I am a LPR since Aug, 1996. Your kind response to my queries will be highly appreciated.

[visjig]

hey
i just wanted to confirm if we have to send only DS230 after paying the IVfee or all the original documents including passport to NVC?????

You need to send DS-230 and all the original documents with your visa specific photos. Do not send your passport.

Good luck.