Any April I-130 filers?

[vj007 0]

hello guys! did any of the April filers receive new updates on your online case status??? speed up CSC!

[SP&JM 0]

hello guys! did any of the April filers receive new updates on your online case status??? speed up CSC!

I saw on Igor's list that there was one person in April approved, but they had an expedite...

I think (and this is my opinion, I have nothing to back it up) that Feb and some of March went so fast because they were trying to clear the shelves for the influx of H1B visa applications. I sent mine in the beginning of April and I'm kinda thankful that mine didn't get lost (42,000 apps may not be as many as last year, but it's sure a ton) !!! I do wish I had sent it in earlier, though.

So I think we're going to have to wait a while for them to even look at our files...there are a bunch of people from March who are still waiting.

It still looks a lot better than the 6 month processing time the USCIS says. So that's good. Of course, I'm going to get a RFE 'cause I hardly sent any evidence in (didn't find this website before I sent the packet). We're really married, so it shouldn't take much, right? Wrong. Dang it.

Happy Wednesday,

Samantha

[cavoi xanh1 0]

hello guys! did any of the April filers receive new updates on your online case status??? speed up CSC!

I saw on Igor's list that there was one person in April approved, but they had an expedite...

I think (and this is my opinion, I have nothing to back it up) that Feb and some of March went so fast because they were trying to clear the shelves for the influx of H1B visa applications. I sent mine in the beginning of April and I'm kinda thankful that mine didn't get lost (42,000 apps may not be as many as last year, but it's sure a ton) !!! I do wish I had sent it in earlier, though.

So I think we're going to have to wait a while for them to even look at our files...there are a bunch of people from March who are still waiting.

It still looks a lot better than the 6 month processing time the USCIS says. So that's good. Of course, I'm going to get a RFE 'cause I hardly sent any evidence in (didn't find this website before I sent the packet). We're really married, so it shouldn't take much, right? Wrong. Dang it.

Happy Wednesday,

Samantha

Our NOA1 was on April 7- but something since....

[sama 0]

Count us in. I sent in our application 04/13/09 and our NOA 1 is dated 04/17/09. I plan on flying back to be with my husband for 1 week in July. I hope we receive some news by then.

[christeen 966]

Finally got around to filing after 7 years of marriage!!! Better late than never (actually my husband worked on a ship so we could not file before now)...

Mailed off ours on April 22nd and rec'd the NOA1 on May 4th.... CSC... We are hoping for a speedy process, but after 7 years what exactly is speedy

Best of luck to everyone!!!

Edited May 8, 2009 by christeen

[chinese_mutt 11]

hello guys! did any of the April filers receive new updates on your online case status??? speed up CSC!

I saw on Igor's list that there was one person in April approved, but they had an expedite...

I think (and this is my opinion, I have nothing to back it up) that Feb and some of March went so fast because they were trying to clear the shelves for the influx of H1B visa applications. I sent mine in the beginning of April and I'm kinda thankful that mine didn't get lost (42,000 apps may not be as many as last year, but it's sure a ton) !!! I do wish I had sent it in earlier, though.

So I think we're going to have to wait a while for them to even look at our files...there are a bunch of people from March who are still waiting.

It still looks a lot better than the 6 month processing time the USCIS says. So that's good. Of course, I'm going to get a RFE 'cause I hardly sent any evidence in (didn't find this website before I sent the packet). We're really married, so it shouldn't take much, right? Wrong. Dang it.

Happy Wednesday,

Samantha

what documents did you send?

We barely sent anything.... just the standard Form I-130, a couple of pics, Marriage Certificate, Copy of Divorce Paper, G325. ugh... just barest minimum...so don't worry yourself for now. Keep praying for an Approval.

[MOB 0]

Hi @all,

I'm a little bit concerned about my I-130 petition.

We sent the whole package to the USCIS Chicago lockbox on 04/19/2009 and we didn't receive anything till now - even the check isn't cashed.

[SP&JM 0]

hello guys! did any of the April filers receive new updates on your online case status??? speed up CSC!

I saw on Igor's list that there was one person in April approved, but they had an expedite...

I think (and this is my opinion, I have nothing to back it up) that Feb and some of March went so fast because they were trying to clear the shelves for the influx of H1B visa applications. I sent mine in the beginning of April and I'm kinda thankful that mine didn't get lost (42,000 apps may not be as many as last year, but it's sure a ton) !!! I do wish I had sent it in earlier, though.

So I think we're going to have to wait a while for them to even look at our files...there are a bunch of people from March who are still waiting.

It still looks a lot better than the 6 month processing time the USCIS says. So that's good. Of course, I'm going to get a RFE 'cause I hardly sent any evidence in (didn't find this website before I sent the packet). We're really married, so it shouldn't take much, right? Wrong. Dang it.

Happy Wednesday,

Samantha

what documents did you send?

We barely sent anything.... just the standard Form I-130, a couple of pics, Marriage Certificate, Copy of Divorce Paper, G325. ugh... just barest minimum...so don't worry yourself for now. Keep praying for an Approval.

Hmm, even less, I think. I sent all of the required stuff, forms and money and passport photos, G325 etc - I'm really just worried about supporting evidence. I didn't send any pics (guess I thought that was more needed for the embassy), sent affidavits from my parents stating that they had met my husband at my sister's wedding, were aware of our relationship, that they knew we were married, etc. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's enough...but I doubt it. I don't think I'll be sad to get an RFE because I have a lot more things together now and can send them in quick, and then get approved. Thanks for the encouragement, though, maybe I'll get the same person you had and they'll let me through!

If they want a ton of info they should say so on the instructions, IMO - like, applications weighing less than .5lbs will not be approved, etc :-P .

[What Happened? 4]

Still awaiting NOA1. Mailed petition on April 23rd. Check cashed already.

I'll be happy just to hear that the process has started rolling.

[MOB 0]

Still awaiting NOA1. Mailed petition on April 23rd. Check cashed already.

I'll be happy just to hear that the process has started rolling.

at least the check is cashed

[TheKims 0]

I sent mine on April 20th and I still haven't gotten NOA1. The check is cashed and I called USCIS and they told me to wait 30 days. Alot of people get their's in 1 or 2 weeks, but it could take up to 4. So lets just be patient.

[MOB 0]

yes - 30 days. This is the same that I heared from them. But my concern is that the check isn't cashed yet.

[chinese_mutt 11]

I sent mine on April 20th and I still haven't gotten NOA1. The check is cashed and I called USCIS and they told me to wait 30 days. Alot of people get their's in 1 or 2 weeks, but it could take up to 4. So lets just be patient.

we got ours 1 month and 2 weeks later. they won't tell you anything until your 30days is up.

ours never got printed, some computer glitch. Call them after 30 days and request for a copy. They'll send you one for free.

BUT you can get your cashed checked... look at the back.. there's a number stamped there.

starts either with WAC or EAC, then followed by numbers.

Take the last number and add 1 to it. i.e. 4+1=5.

so that will be..

WACXXXXXXXXXX

or

EACXXXXXXXXXX

you can log in to the uscis website using this.. this is your USCIS case number.

Good luck!

[chinese_mutt 11]

yes - 30 days. This is the same that I heared from them. But my concern is that the check isn't cashed yet.

Are you certain you wrote the correct amount and other details on the check?

We called them before, what they told us is that they separate the check from the Form.

So the officer that will be working on your case will never really touch the check.

I've heard some people got their case back because of wrong amount in the check.

Call them again, ask why they never cashed the check.

Good luck!

[What Happened? 4]

I sent mine on April 20th and I still haven't gotten NOA1. The check is cashed and I called USCIS and they told me to wait 30 days. Alot of people get their's in 1 or 2 weeks, but it could take up to 4. So lets just be patient.

Yes they also told me to wait 30 days. I was happy the check was cashed though, at least I know the packet made it there.