Aug 2013 I-130 filers

[mza001 15]

NVC received my I-130 approval yesterday (3/12). Earlier NOA2 date is 2/20 ( from TSC ). Can someone please update NVC Processing Times document ?

you may be better off to go to the nvc march tread and send a pm to Saylin she will update it. she is the only one who updates that spreadsheet.

[Yamil 22]

august 18, and transferred to National Benefits Center in Missouri Feb 13..

I filed I-130 along with I-129f, the letter just said they were transferred and are now pending, i have called the 800#, and they dont tell me anything. I sent an email to my congressman and still nothing.

I figure if anything i should have heard something about the I-129f.. when i called the 800# they did put in a request for it to be looked at and said i should hear something within 45 days..

oh ok, I am in nebraska and I have a I129f petition too but I am waiting they close it, I dont think they will continous with the I129f

[H&B SIERRA 0]

oh ok, I am in nebraska and I have a I129f petition too but I am waiting they close it, I dont think they will continous with the I129f

I did hear that is what happens so i figured if they close it, it will let me know they are working on th I-130, which will bring me closer to getting my honey home..

they transferred my I-129 f in November, then both in Feb. I havent received any req for anything so I hear that is good.

[Jamie & Izzy 98]

Request for Evidence Response Review

On March 12, 2014, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Once a timely response to the request for evidence is received by USCIS, we review the evidence or information you submitted. If you submitted the requested evidence, we continue with the adjudication of your application or petition in light of the new evidence.

I really hope for an approval soon ! this waiting is going to drive us insane !

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[ArthurandMarcela 249]

I called NVC to find out if my file was received, they told me to wait 8 more weeks and call back. Then after they receive my file will take another 20 days before giving a case #. Really? I can't believe this.

[Ethi2014 17]

I called NVC to find out if my file was received, they told me to wait 8 more weeks and call back. Then after they receive my file will take another 20 days before giving a case #. Really? I can't believe this.

Hi Marcela,

They told me the same. That is just the worst case and their formal procedure. It will be at NVC in 10 to 15 days. I have another question if you know about this. Do we need to file our tax return as married or single? The IRS W2 form says it should be filed as single if the spouse is never been in USA, has no SSN or any alien registration number. I asked this question on NVC thread but they are not as friendly as here. Thanks!

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Hi Marcela,

They told me the same. That is just the worst case and their formal procedure. It will be at NVC in 10 to 15 days. I have another question if you know about this. Do we need to file our tax return as married or single? The IRS W2 form says it should be filed as single if the spouse is never been in USA, has no SSN or any alien registration number. I asked this question on NVC thread but they are not as friendly as here. Thanks!

Hi, my case was approved March 3, so I guess I will call back next week. My husband filed our tax return as married with spouse not living in the USA (me) together with a W-7 form so that I can obtain an ITIN.

This way also he could claim expenses of support for me, because I am not working at this moment. I know exactly what you mean concerning the NVC thread .

[waiting_______ 92]

Hi Marcela,

They told me the same. That is just the worst case and their formal procedure. It will be at NVC in 10 to 15 days. I have another question if you know about this. Do we need to file our tax return as married or single? The IRS W2 form says it should be filed as single if the spouse is never been in USA, has no SSN or any alien registration number. I asked this question on NVC thread but they are not as friendly as here. Thanks!

You have to file married joint or separate and in case you qualify you can do head of household. Below is from FAQ from the NVC thread.

As the petitioner, what filing status do I use for my tax returns?

You have three options: married filing separately (MFS), married filing jointly (MFJ), or head of household (HOH).

For HOH, there's some criteria you need to meet to be able to use this. Please see the IRS website for more information. For most people though, it's either between MFS or MFJ.

Before I continue, I will say this once and only once: YOU CANNOT FILE SINGLE. If you are married, you are married. Doesn't matter where in the universe your spouse is, YOU ARE STILL MARRIED. You will be lying to the IRS if you file as single, and if caught, could cause serious issues. If you have already filed taxes, either this year or last, and were married, yet filed as single, amend your tax return ASAP. If at the time of the interview, there are tax return transcripts in the case file showing the petitioner filed as single, this can be a HUGE red flag. The CO will have to wonder why the petitioner filed as single when they're trying to get a spousal visa. In their eyes, your relationship can be seen as a fraud and could be reason for denial.

For both MFS and MFJ, the petitioner will have to file a paper tax return. Electronic submissions won't be possible the first year.

Filing MFS will probably be the easiest for most people as it doesn't require any extra documents from the foreign spouse, nor does it require their signature. On the tax return, where it asks for the spouse's SSN, you would put 'NRA' for Non-Resident Alien. Continue filling out the rest of the return as normal. That is all you have to do. (And if desired, once the spouse has immigrated to the US and has obtained a SSN, the petitioner can then amend their tax return to MFJ, to possibly get a bigger refund, but this isn't required.)

Filing MFJ will typically mean a bigger refund up front, with no need to amend. This route takes a little more work though as the beneficiary will have to fill out a W7 (available on the IRS site), which requires a signature, and include document(s), so they can obtain a ITIN (it's like a SSN, but for the sole purpose of filing taxes, and is available for those not currently living in the US). This would then be included with the tax return, and sent to a special address for ITIN generation. For most countries, it may be hard to get the needed documents. (For Canada, it was uber easy, and this is how my husband did his taxes while I was still in Canada, waiting for my interview). Please view the instructions for the W7 form on the IRS website to see what documents will be needed.

For more information, please read: http://www.irs.gov/I...nt-Alien-Spouse

Request for Evidence Response Review

On March 12, 2014, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Once a timely response to the request for evidence is received by USCIS, we review the evidence or information you submitted. If you submitted the requested evidence, we continue with the adjudication of your application or petition in light of the new evidence.

I really hope for an approval soon ! this waiting is going to drive us insane !

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Good luck to you!!! Hope you get the approval real soon....

[gabeRao 43]

I called NVC to find out if my file was received, they told me to wait 8 more weeks and call back. Then after they receive my file will take another 20 days before giving a case #. Really? I can't believe this.

Its not 20 days frida

Its 20 business days

And if you look at Saylin's sheet - its taking 30+ business days

So yayyyy

Edited March 14, 2014 by gabeRao

[New Couple 7]

You should post this on the NVC thread. Nobody on the august thread is maintaining NVC status.

where is NVC thread ? Is it a different discussion group ?

[gabeRao 43]

where is NVC thread ? Is it a different discussion group ?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/483206-nvc-filers-march-2014/page-129

[Fatimahalzahra 5]

Hi guys, share this post with all August friends, by Saylin.

what is this about ? I am confused ! What about Egypt?

[cindy0908 55]

what is this about ? I am confused ! What about Egypt?

That post is no longer current, please just Ignore it.

[nomadnoor 29]

Hi Everyone,

We just got our email notice that they APPROVED our I -130!!

They technically approved it March 13th although I just got the email today at 2:45pm - Moroccan time.

It took use 198 days = 6.6 months to get this approval.

There is hope!

Ally & Omar

[etrangais 947]

Hi Everyone,

We just got our email notice that they APPROVED our I -130!!

They technically approved it March 13th although I just got the email today at 2:45pm - Moroccan time.

It took use 198 days = 6.6 months to get this approval.

There is hope!

Ally & Omar

Congrats a si Omar!!!

Happy dance for you buddy!!!!