Under the current Covid-19 circumstances- how long does is it currently take for an approved I-526 case file to reach the NVC and for the NVC to create a new case file?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryIt seems to vary but expect a few months at least.
Lynne Feldman
Immigration Attorneys DirectorySometimes a couple of weeks and sometimes three months.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryThe USCIS response to this question has been 60+ days.
Kevin Michael Tracy
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryOnce immigration approves the I-526 it usually takes about 30 to 60 days for the paperwork to arrive at NVC. Once at the NVC, paperwork is generated, including fee bills to complete all paperwork as to the individuals who will be immigrating. The normal processing time for NVC paperwork completion depends on how quickly the individual completes the documentation requirements. On average about 90 to 120 days. Once completed, an interview will be scheduled at the embassy/consulate in the individual''s home country. However, due to COVID19 the consulates are not processing interviews.
Dale Schwartz
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryWe have a case that was approved for EB-5 in mid-February and, as of mid-November, it was still not given to the NVC. An inquiry from a U.S. senator got it back on track in three days.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Immigration Attorneys DirectoryIt should normally take 60 days, but due to the pandemic, we are seeing delays in the USCIS sending files to the NVC. You can try emailing both, the IPO and the NVC, to determine where the file is and try to shorten any delays in the NVC file creation/processing.
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