NVC Processes

[Luckysprite]

We are expecting our I130 to get approved shortly - and I am just trying to prepare myself for the next step. We did not file the I129F and will be pursuing the IR1 visa....

I have followed a link provided by aussiewench to the NVC flowchart in a couple of other posts - and I am just curious - as there are 2 paths that the process follows - does the information pertaining to my husband (the beneficiary) get sent to our attorney (designated agent) and the information that goes to the petitioner (me) get sent to me...or to our attorney also??

Does it speed up/slow down the process any if our attorney does all of the work - or if she does the half pertaining to my husband and I do the half pertaining to myself? I mean - if it is split up - can the forms get 'out of order' so to speak - in essence, slowing things down?

One more thing, I have also read somewhere that if you used an attorney to file the I130 - no choice of agent form gets sent out - as they automatically assume the same attorney is now the agent?

[endless]

I'm at the NVC stage right now, and I'm using James shortcuts. NVC will send the beneficiary the form DS-3032 (choice of agent) in my case I chose my wife (USC), the other documents will be sent to the person that filled out the docs for you. But you still have to choose the agent. Personally I think that a lawyer would make things slower at this stage. With JSC you guys can cut down up to 4 weeks. In my experience docs lay on lawyers desk for a long time before anybody does anything. So far we could overnight mail all the docs the same day we received them... this saves time. If you already retained a lawyer, well, he sure knows how to fill out forms right!

[marisami66]

luckysprit
my atourney send choice of agente whit the I 130 he is my agent now not sure if they will sent one out
he said we'll get same imformation he gets.

[Luckysprite]

Ok - I have another question in terms of the NVC.

I understand James' shortcuts - on the VJ site - can save up to 3-4 weeks. However - at this point - we will probably continue to use our lawyer - as up to this point - she has been very punctual on preparing/sending documents to us - and to the USCIS. We had some issues in the beginning of our contract with this firm - however, it was with a different paralegal and as I mentioned - the new one we have had contact with has been ok to deal with.

Here is my question - without using the shortcuts - how long in a 'perfect' world should the NVC process take. (By perfect - I really just mean if we return everything to them as soon as they send it to us - and there is no delay on our end). Are we looking at 2-3 months - or more??

[imisshimmuch]

Can I add a question to this ??? We are also using an attorney, can attorney's use the "short cuts" ?? They seem too confusing for me to do alone (the barcode part especially).

[Luckysprite]

I would think that they could - but in my opinion - an attorney will not put much 'faith' in the shortcuts - and would probably not like you suggesting how they should do their job. Maybe someone else will have a diff opinion?!?

[aussiewench]

Here is my question - without using the shortcuts - how long in a 'perfect' world should the NVC process take. (By perfect - I really just mean if we return everything to them as soon as they send it to us - and there is no delay on our end). Are we looking at 2-3 months - or more??
3-4 months would still be a good estimate if all goes smoothly and there is no hold ups with background/security checks.

I didn't use those shortcuts myself either even though I became the safekeeper of them for a long time.

[Luckysprite]

aussiewench - you probably have knowledge on this (I hope!!) ...

in terms of background/name checks ... I have noticed on the VJ site - that it often holds up ones case - but on this forum and the Juarez forum - particularily dealing with Mexico - I have not seen/heard of that happening often at all, if ever.

Are Mexicans just less likely to be 'caught' in this review - or does it really just depend on the particular case/country?

[aussiewench]

The country you are from does play a big part. Any name hit though regardless of country can cause a delay.

Name/Security checks are a normal process with NVC/consulates (remember these are but one and the same), but the wait time at NVC is generally not too long as cases can and will be forwarded to the consulate prior to the name/security checks being cleared. Administrative processing usually refers to a legally mandated security check the Department of State (NVC) must do for all applicants/beneficiaries over the age of 16. The length of time one can be held up in administrative processing will vary as some countries are subject to closer scrutiny. The process normally takes four to six weeks but as I said it can be much longer. Fingerprints are sometimes required at consulate level but this is all a part of the initial administrative processing that began at NVC. Once an interview is held a visa will not be issued until/unless clearance has been received. In most cases (again dependent of country), administrative processing will be completed and clearance granted well before an interview is even held.

There is however, to my knowledge, No Special Clearance AND Issuance Procedures for Mexico. You can generally find these by visiting the DOS Reciprocity Schedule (http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm)

[Rosa]

Yes, I agree with Aussiewench. It takes about 3 to 4 months to finish the processing with NVC.