I-130 still waiting

[schillaci 0]

Ok so here is my timeline.

I sent the I-130 to the US Embassy in Rome on Dec 30. They recieved it 8 days later (yes, 8 days for a package to get to Rome from Sicily!) but needed the translation of the wedding certificate (I got confused with the interview in which you dont need the Italian docs translated but at this stage they explained I needed it translated). So I was able to to scan and e-mail the translation 2 days later. On Jan 26 I received an e-mail asking for more evidence. I sent them an affidavit from a third party and a written statement about when and how we met and a timeline of our relationship. We hadnt head anything back from them about it so we called 10 days later. They told us that they sent a request to the States for something which they said they couldnt tell us about on Feb 4. They said it usually takes 2 weeks or so for them to get it since it needed to come by mail. I assumed it was a background check on me, the USC. So we waited to hear back and called after almost 3 weeks and were told they still hadnt received it. Finally last Friday they said they had the documents requested, that took about 5 weeks, but now had to adjudicate it and it would take about 2 weeks. That would make a date of March 19.

I asked them again what it was they had been waiting for and asked specifically if it was a background check and said it wasn't that but they couldnt tell me what it was. Any ideas as to what they needed?

The DCF process seemed to go so much faster for a lot of people, especially in Italy. I thought for sure we would be with visa in hand before Easter but it is not to be. Should we be worried? Is this unusual? I am afraid we are being set up for a denial.

For background, I was married to a Romanian girl in 2003 and filed a k-3 for her but after 2 years, she never made it over here and we got divorced. I met her through my friend and am still in touch with my friend. She is married again and is now in the States.

I have never been arrested and have no record of any kind. I was a student in 2007 and unempoyed in 2008 but was working in Italy in 2009 and am back in Boston working now while we go through this as my wife is still in Italy.

Would these things count against me? I am having trouble understanding why this is taking so long when others only took 3 months to get their interview.

[schillaci 0]

Ok so here is my timeline.

I sent the I-130 to the US Embassy in Rome on Dec 30. They recieved it 8 days later (yes, 8 days for a package to get to Rome from Sicily!) but needed the translation of the wedding certificate (I got confused with the interview in which you dont need the Italian docs translated but at this stage they explained I needed it translated). So I was able to to scan and e-mail the translation 2 days later. On Jan 26 I received an e-mail asking for more evidence. I sent them an affidavit from a third party and a written statement about when and how we met and a timeline of our relationship. We hadnt head anything back from them about it so we called 10 days later. They told us that they sent a request to the States for something which they said they couldnt tell us about on Feb 4. They said it usually takes 2 weeks or so for them to get it since it needed to come by mail. I assumed it was a background check on me, the USC. So we waited to hear back and called after almost 3 weeks and were told they still hadnt received it. Finally last Friday they said they had the documents requested, that took about 5 weeks, but now had to adjudicate it and it would take about 2 weeks. That would make a date of March 19.

I asked them again what it was they had been waiting for and asked specifically if it was a background check and said it wasn't that but they couldnt tell me what it was. Any ideas as to what they needed?

The DCF process seemed to go so much faster for a lot of people, especially in Italy. I thought for sure we would be with visa in hand before Easter but it is not to be. Should we be worried? Is this unusual? I am afraid we are being set up for a denial.

For background, I was married to a Romanian girl in 2003 and filed a k-3 for her but after 2 years, she never made it over here and we got divorced. I met her through my friend and am still in touch with my friend. She is married again and is now in the States.

I have never been arrested and have no record of any kind. I was a student in 2007 and unempoyed in 2008 but was working in Italy in 2009 and am back in Boston working now while we go through this as my wife is still in Italy.

Would these things count against me? I am having trouble understanding why this is taking so long when others only took 3 months to get their interview.

What reason would they usually have to deny the I-130?

[Marisol73 0]

What reason would they usually have to deny the I-130?

Hi!.. I dont live in Italy (I live in Mexico).. but I just wanted to tell you that I dont think your application will be denied !... many of the consular offices dont want to give any information by phone, but that doesnt mean that the application is denied.

I think it was the background check... In the Mexican Consulate they told me takes around 2 weeks.

I dont think you have something to worry about !..

Good Luck !

[schillaci 0]

Hi!.. I dont live in Italy (I live in Mexico).. but I just wanted to tell you that I dont think your application will be denied !... many of the consular offices dont want to give any information by phone, but that doesnt mean that the application is denied.

I think it was the background check... In the Mexican Consulate they told me takes around 2 weeks.

I dont think you have something to worry about !..

Good Luck !

Thank you Marisol

SOmetimes its just nice for somebody who has been through it to say dont worry. But I did specifically ask them if it was the background check and they said no. Well, at this point i am in the dark as far as what they do and why. I just have to be patient I suppose.

[Marisol73 0]

Thank you Marisol

SOmetimes its just nice for somebody who has been through it to say dont worry. But I did specifically ask them if it was the background check and they said no. Well, at this point i am in the dark as far as what they do and why. I just have to be patient I suppose.

Yes,..you should be patient.. but I know its difficult!..anyway,.. keep us posted of what happend please... and I will wait for a "you were right..nothing to worry about it"

Edited March 12, 2010 by Marisol73