October 2013 I-130 Filers

[Alko 6]

Well, this is a additional note I got in the mail.

".....

To facilitate more timely processing, USCIS is transferring immediate relative petitions from the NBC to the Nebraska, Texas and California Centers.

....."

They did not mention Vermont Service Center, like they are not doing transfers there, maybe they got enough load.

[Tala202 27]

This winter we got down to minus 47 some mornings. I can't wait to get the heck out ta here.

I managed to escape most of the winter craziness here by running to DC/Germany.. -47 is crazy though, we usually max out at -40ish. By the way, is it just me, or do other Canadian's also skip the "negative" when speaking about temperature? I always assume it's negative so I never say it and my international friends always get confused

The problem with getting idea about Vermont is, we have very small data set. Barely 3 transfer to Vermont in August, all of which are approved already; and 2or 3 in September, one of that is approved. 22nd October onward filers are basically majority of i130s there.

That's very true. I just hope they have a plan, because they've been doing so few applications up 'til now and it worries me how they'll handle the boatload of I-130's they'll have to adjudicate soon. *fingers crossed*

[angeldaemon13 42]

Only 2 approvals so far in October?

[angeldaemon13 42]

I managed to escape most of the winter craziness here by running to DC/Germany.. -47 is crazy though, we usually max out at -40ish. By the way, is it just me, or do other Canadian's also skip the "negative" when speaking about temperature? I always assume it's negative so I never say it and my international friends always get confused

That's very true. I just hope they have a plan, because they've been doing so few applications up 'til now and it worries me how they'll handle the boatload of I-130's they'll have to adjudicate soon. *fingers crossed*

.Where I live, we use minus so and so.

[dee&vee 79]

That's very true. I just hope they have a plan, because they've been doing so few applications up 'til now and it worries me how they'll handle the boatload of I-130's they'll have to adjudicate soon. *fingers crossed*

I think that the tiny amount of transfers to VSC from August and September were warm up exercise before they get their hands on our cases.

[AustinCanada 681]

I just got the mail - transfer notice, and my case got transferred to California SC. I'm sooooooo excited..., OMG..., I mean, should I be? CSC is fast, right?

So jealous! I'd even pay extra fee to be transferred to CSC if that option was available.

Edited March 13, 2014 by AustinCanada

[nirshd47 10]

just called Tier2..we got transferred to Texas Service Center!!..transfer date was March 7th..

[Tala202 27]

I think that the tiny amount of transfers to VSC from August and September were warm up exercise before they get their hands on our cases.

Come on VSC! Get pumped! WOOOOOO

[Alko 6]

So jealous! I'd even pay extra fee to be transferred to CSC if that option was available.

I'm trying not to be to excited, cause things can change easily.

[bomzy4ever 11]

Hey guys, I called USCIS twice just so if I can get any different answers but both customer service rep told me that my case is in "pending" status & doesn't show any particular service center. When I asked "when will I get a confirmation by mail where my case has been sent to", the answer was "within 30 days"..wth!!! I was expecting 3-5 business days...this is very annoying & frustrating...I have noticed 3 different status update online (3 days in a row) & I haven't received any emails..I mentioned them abt it. But they just told me to wait for the mail..really 30 days? Just to find out which service center? Seriously?

[nirshd47 10]

To the admins who maintain the October spreadsheet, you're doing an excellent job! Thank you so much for updating details for all of us, we really appreciate it. Thank you and God Bless us all.

[AustinCanada 681]

Hey guys, I called USCIS twice just so if I can get any different answers but both customer service rep told me that my case is in "pending" status & doesn't show any particular service center. When I asked "when will I get a confirmation by mail where my case has been sent to", the answer was "within 30 days"..wth!!! I was expecting 3-5 business days...this is very annoying & frustrating...I have noticed 3 different status update online (3 days in a row) & I haven't received any emails..I mentioned them abt it. But they just told me to wait for the mail..really 30 days? Just to find out which service center? Seriously?

You probably talked to tier 1 agents. You'll need to talk to a tier 2 agent in order to find out your service center. When you talk to a tier 1 agent again, ask him/her to transfer you to a tier 2 agent. Of course, you can wait for the letter and you'll receive it this week or next week if you're in the U.S. Good luck!

[nightingalejules 678]

Second email today, told hubby to expect a third... so excited that things are finally happening! Step .5 complete!

[bomzy4ever 11]

I called them again, this time it was a female rep, told me the same thing except for she didn't mention about 30 days wait for the mail, & also I asked to talk to Tier 2 agent but she said, she couldn't transfer me..weird!! She told me to give some time to process & the mail will be sent out to me with the information about the service center or any other things if the office wants from me. She also added there's nothing negative that she found, and that my case is in "pending" status....

I guess I have no other choice but to wait to find out which service center my case has be transferred to....I'm just wondering, why I'm not getting any emails...I checked spam folders too...nothing! And in the USCIS website, my case has been updated 3 times...thought I'd get email notification every time there's change...I just hope I get the mail ASAP

You probably talked to tier 1 agents. You'll need to talk to a tier 2 agent in order to find out your service center. When you talk to a tier 1 agent again, ask him/her to transfer you to a tier 2 agent. Of course, you can wait for the letter and you'll receive it this week or next week if you're in the U.S. Good luck!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I called them again, this time it was a female rep, told me the same thing except for she didn't mention about 30 days wait for the mail, & also I asked to talk to Tier 2 agent but she said, she couldn't transfer me..weird!! She told me to give some time to process & the mail will be sent out to me with the information about the service center or any other things if the office wants from me. She also added there's nothing negative that she found, and that my case is in "pending" status....

I guess I have no other choice but to wait to find out which service center my case has be transferred to....I'm just wondering, why I'm not getting any emails...I checked spam folders too...nothing! And in the USCIS website, my case has been updated 3 times...thought I'd get email notification every time there's change...I just hope I get the mail ASAP

Sometimes they won't transfer you to Tier 2. That's when you hang up, call back and get a different agent who will do their job properly.

About the emails, have you made an account on the USCIS website and attached your case number to it? The G-1145 form is only good for them notifying you that they received your case. They won't email you updates after that without you registering on their site.