My I-526 was approved in December 2019, and I needed to file an I-485 to adjust my status in the United States. However, due to COVID-19 at the beginning of 2020, I was back in Hong Kong. As a result, I filed an I-824 to obtain an immigrant visa through Consular Processing (CP). In October 2020, my I-824 was approved, but I still have not received a welcome letter with my NVC case number and invoice number from the National Visa Center (NVC).
I called the NVC, and they informed me that my case is not in their system yet. I’ve also tried contacting USCIS, but I have not been able to speak with a representative. Meanwhile, my wife is pregnant, with a due date in mid-September. Since she cannot fly two months before her due date, can I submit an expedite request to speed up the transfer of my case from USCIS to the NVC and schedule an interview before July?
Answers
Phuong Le
EB-5 Immigration attorneysSorry to hear about the added stress you are going through as your wife is expecting. Not fun. Unfortunately, transferring your case to NVC is notoriously slow and sometimes, neither agency knows where it is. If you really need to force their hand, file a writ of mandamus to sue them and make sure the case gets expedited to NVC. Good luck!
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
EB-5 Immigration attorneysThe chances of getting an interview scheduled before July are very low. First, most consulates are closed and those that are scheduling are scheduling very few interviews. Second, it takes months for them to do background checks etc. you can request an expedite but need to document the reasons thoroughly.
Dale Schwartz
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYour attorney should be able to fix this. There is a procedure at the NVC for you to file a complaint with them and they will contact the USCIS to get the file. Talk to your own attorney.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
EB-5 Immigration attorneysEmailing NVC via public inquiry is effective; they respond within 1-2 business days.
Daniel B Lundy
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYou can file a mandamus lawsuit in federal court to force the USCIS to move the file.
Lynne Feldman
EB-5 Immigration attorneysTry calling again and use the word INFOPASS to get to a live person and then inquire on the I-824.
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