Any I-130 May 2013 still waiting for decision?

[snowflakepr 16]

My husband filed an I-130 and K-3 in May 2013. Our case online is still in initial review. We were transferred in Dec. from National Benefits Center to Nebraska and still nothing.

In February 2014 I came to the US to visit but my circumstances changed and we hired a lawyer who has now sent another i-130 and AOS. We paid another 420.00 to file another I-130 on our lawyers recommendation. They have cashed the checks and who know what now.

I am eligible to stay in the US until Aug 2014 no matter what. Lawyers advised that we do not follow up on initial petition.

So frustrating!

Just curious to see if we are the only ones from May who have fallen through the cracks.

[Chanekz 0]

Nope... Sorry to hear about your situation... I filed in August 2013 and am almost done with the Visa Center... Best of Luck!

[Bonnie&Bob 33]

Why oh why would any lawyer suggest filing a second I-130. That is completely ridiculous. My I-130 & K3 were filed early April 2013. I was transfered from California to Nebraska on Dec 5, 2013. Sent an RFE on I-130 in Feb 11, 2014. Got approval for K3 on March 25, 2014 & approval for I-130 on March 27, 2014. So I, "JUST" got approval from filing in April 2013. If you re-filed again, your lawyer just got you 6 more months to a year extra wait in your own country putting you back to start. We have a lawyer and I told her your story. Her comment was, that couple must have misunderstood what their lawyer told them because no lawyer would be stupid enough to set them back to start.

For god sakes, file an expedite on your origin application.

Edited May 15, 2014 by Bonnie&Bob

[snowflakepr 16]

The AOS is being handled entirely by immigration lawyers. We were also told that I would be permitted to over stay my passport stamp considering we are married and have a clear and drastic change in circumstances. I will just wait it out. Luckily I do not need to work...just getting bored and wished I could work.

[waltee 7]

Hey,

We are in the same boat, applied in Dec 2013 last week, got a confirmation within a week and they forwarded our I-130 to Nebraska. Till date its still in initial review. We have 8 days left for 5 months to finish after which we will fill an online inqury of status. Hope this help.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to USCIS Service Centers forum.

[thewogans 1]

Can I ask how you proceeded to be allowed to stay over your passport stamp? Are you here on a visitor visa until you are approved?

[snowflakepr 16]

thewogans I injured myself prior to my visit to the US. I was on medical leave for a week. After being here for a week I went to see a doctor here who found out I was injured more than originally thought and I have been put on medical leave for 6 months. I am here on a visitor's visa and my visa does not expire until mid August. Since my situation changed drastically from being medical unfit to work for a week to now being unfit for at least 6 months our lawyer said that was reason to file for an AOS. We have been advised that an over stay on a Visa when married to a USC is forgiven when and I-130 and I-485 are filed concurrently. I still technically have my job in my home country. The lawyers had us gather much support from doctors, medical reports etc to support our case that we are being forthright.