National Visa center: delaying visa on purpose

[ANDYNIM]

I am a US citizen, applied for my sister in Jordan , and after 14 years, I got the letter from NVC saying I can proceed. I got the letter last may( 2015). I have a year to pay the fees and continue processing from that time as per the letter. I have paid the fees 2 weeks ago, and now its time to do the I-864. My sister wants to delay coming to the US as much as possible ( opposite to what other people want ) , but she doesnot want to lose the visa number. How long can I wait, after paying the fees, to submit the I864, and what steps can I use to delay the process while not losing the visa number Thank you very Much.

[rayb]

You got it right the first time. You can delay completion of NVC requirements up to a year, and then go beyond that year if you have documented contact with the NVC during the first year.

-Ray B

I am a US citizen, applied for my sister in Jordan , and after 14 years, I got the letter from NVC saying I can proceed. I got the letter last may( 2015). I have a year to pay the fees and continue processing from that time as per the letter. I have paid the fees 2 weeks ago, and now its time to do the I-864. My sister wants to delay coming to the US as much as possible ( opposite to what other people want ) , but she doesnot want to lose the visa number. How long can I wait, after paying the fees, to submit the I864, and what steps can I use to delay the process while not losing the visa number Thank you very Much.