February 2010 Filers!

[tokyo.lovers 6]

HI,

I am US citizen and I sent I-130 for my wife on february 14 2010. when i login to USCIS case status with my case #

it says:

Initial Review

On February 22, 2010, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

I am getting a bit worried since 5 months has passed by and there was no change made to my status nor was any other requests made or mailed to me.

I recently made a address change and it was changed promptly. I called them but told to wait.

Should I be worried? I checked the status of similar date filers and all of them seem to be approved at this time. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You, Damian

i think things are going a bit slow these days. if other people haven't been getting their NOA2 yet, i would not worry too much. wait a bit more before you panic!

[lccarri 0]

HI,

I am US citizen and I sent I-130 for my wife on february 14 2010. when i login to USCIS case status with my case #

it says:

Initial Review

On February 22, 2010, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

I am getting a bit worried since 5 months has passed by and there was no change made to my status nor was any other requests made or mailed to me.

I recently made a address change and it was changed promptly. I called them but told to wait.

Should I be worried? I checked the status of similar date filers and all of them seem to be approved at this time. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You, Damian

Hi Damian,

Oh I feel so sorry for you- it does seem like your application is taking even longer than normal for some reason. The average processing time for the I-130 is around 5 months, mine only took around 2 months though (it is just the rest of the process that is taking longer for me!). I would think that the only thing you can now do is keep on at the customer services department, make sure they have the correct address and give them email addresses. You could also consider asking your local senator for some support as they might be able to help speed things up as you are now over the average processing time for the I-130? Also if you haven't done so already I would get the rest of the stuff you will need for the next stages ready now to eliminate further delays. Good luck and I hope you hear something soon!

[Damjan 0]

Hi Damian,

Oh I feel so sorry for you- it does seem like your application is taking even longer than normal for some reason. The average processing time for the I-130 is around 5 months, mine only took around 2 months though (it is just the rest of the process that is taking longer for me!). I would think that the only thing you can now do is keep on at the customer services department, make sure they have the correct address and give them email addresses. You could also consider asking your local senator for some support as they might be able to help speed things up as you are now over the average processing time for the I-130? Also if you haven't done so already I would get the rest of the stuff you will need for the next stages ready now to eliminate further delays. Good luck and I hope you hear something soon!

Thank you all for your replies. I called today I and I spoke to the customer service . I was told the case is within the processing time and if I do not receive any decision on the case by the end of the month I should call back.

[Jimmy S. 0]

Hello Guys,

NVC Has finally received my documents for DS-230 and it is in AVR. Can someone please advise what is the next step? When will i get an email or mail to get medical done? Thanks in advance.

[Jimmy S. 0]

anyone heard back from NVC in regards to their visa interview date? I have supplied AOS back in June 9th, and it was updated in AVS on June 16th... As per them they are currently reviewing AOS... I have already paid for IV DS-230 was sent in on July 9th and Already in AVS... nothing back yet??

[Nica_In_Love 98]

They're very slow Jimmy, we've been waiting since June 29th.

[Jimmy S. 0]

Yep, i called last night to find out the status.. The lady told me that officers should be close to approve my AOS since its been there for almost 8 weeks.. and my IV is in there for 2 weeks for now.. so i have to wait for IV to get approved.. She told me they got slown down by summer..

Edited July 28, 2010 by Jimmy S.

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

Hi everyone,

Its nice to know that we arent the only ones in limbo or on forever waiting mode. Its been to long for us since we have gonne an update. Both of our applications have gone past the 5 months processing time and still no approvals for either. What most worries me is that the I-130 was transfered to a local office (Oakland Park, FL)when most cases get approved at the California Service Center. Anyone has heard of this or in the safe situation as us? All replies are greatly appreciated.

1/18/2010 Marriage date

2/1/2010 Sent I-130

2/10/2010 INS received I-130 case redirected to California

2/17/2010 Check cleared $355.00

2/20/2010 Received NOA I-130

2/26/2010 Sent I-129F (w/ NOA for I-130)

3/1/2010 Vermont Service Center (INS) received I-129F

3/6/2010 Received 1st NOA I-129F

6/22/2010 I-130 Transfer Notice Received:WM (to local office: Oakland Park, FL) Waiting for interview notice

8/4/2010 Called for a Service Request on I-129F

8/9/2010 Received confirmation of Service Request for I-129F Called on 8/4/10

8/20/2010 Called for a Service Request on I-130

8/23/2010 Local Office: Info Pass Appointment (question about case I-130) at local office 2:30PM

No answers given, just to Wait

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

Hello All,

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We are still waiting for the I-129F approval since March 2010. No news news on the I-130 filed on February 2010, either. This waiting game is driving me isane.

[Nica_In_Love 98]

Your I-130 has not been approved yet?? Most of us already got interview dates, maybe you should contact USCIS I believe you're past the normal processing time.

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

Noo we havent received our I-130 approval. Case was transfered to the Local Field Office on June 17, 2010. Already contacted them a few time. I even requested an infopass appointment on August 23, 2010. I didnt get anywhere with it, i was just told to wait for an interview date. I have heard from others that being that my husband is from Egypt, that it could take a longer process than usual.

[Nica_In_Love 98]

Did you try getting help through your congressman's office? I would go crazy waiting for so long!

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

I sure did. They basically said that I cant go by the USCIS time frame, that it is only an estimate. That they will schedule me an appointment and to be patient. Anyways, I read some helpful tips from DARNELL here, posted as 'being proactive'. I am goign to give it a try when I go this Friday for the Infopass I requested. Pray for me.

[Wendy<3Ahmed 12]

Am I the only one left from February 2010 filers?