June 2012 I-130 Filers?

[bsd058 296]

Yesterday, my wife called Vermont customer care. some lady picked up the call after some wait. on inquired, we were told that they are approving June 04 and nearby cases. she insisted that we should get decision withing 1-2 weeks.

lets see what happens.

Sounds about right. But they are also known for saying anything to get people off the phone.

[Recl12 1]

Sounds about right. But they are also known for saying anything to get people off the phone.

Agreed....Just consoling Myself....as we don't have anything else....Hoping for you, me and everyone else to get cleared as soon as possible

[Sonjat 29]

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to tell you all that my date is June 14th and my 130 was approved yesterday (finally). My husband said, "really? that quick?" ....lol

Great news...Congratulation.

That was just too .......congrat to you!!!.

Were they VSC filers ???.

Yes..they updated their timeline.

[lisap 10]

So i called the 1800 number today to check on my case, i asked what cases are currently being processed by CSC i was told 8.28.12 i told them that my pd date is 6.29.2012 so why haven’t i been approved yet. I then hung up and called right back to see if im being lie to the other representative gave me the same pd 8.28.2012 so as of now California is processing august i 130.... i spoke with a level 11 officer and she told me that she’s not sure why i haven’t been approved yet because based on her data base i should have been.....go figure i guess that’s just my luck!

[bsd058 296]

So i called the 1800 number today to check on my case, i asked what cases are currently being processed by CSC i was told 8.28.12 i told them that my pd date is 6.29.2012 so why haven’t i been approved yet. I then hung up and called right back to see if im being lie to the other representative gave me the same pd 8.28.2012 so as of now California is processing august i 130.... i spoke with a level 11 officer and she told me that she’s not sure why i haven’t been approved yet because based on her data base i should have been.....go figure i guess that’s just my luck!

Did you ask them to submit a service request or to see if there is anything that could be done to see where your petition is?

PS - I presume level 11 = level II = level 2.

Edited February 8, 2013 by bsd058

[Recl12 1]

So i called the 1800 number today to check on my case, i asked what cases are currently being processed by CSC i was told 8.28.12 i told them that my pd date is 6.29.2012 so why haven’t i been approved yet. I then hung up and called right back to see if im being lie to the other representative gave me the same pd 8.28.2012 so as of now California is processing august i 130.... i spoke with a level 11 officer and she told me that she’s not sure why i haven’t been approved yet because based on her data base i should have been.....go figure i guess that’s just my luck!

CSC is so much ahead of this Vermont centre.

you definitely need to file a service req

[lisap 10]

Did you ask them to submit a service request or to see if there is anything that could be done to see where your petition is?

PS - I presume level 11 = level II = level 2.

yes i ment level 2....he gave me a reference code and told me to call back on the 13th with that ref number, he said he sent california a request....

[lemajeca 5]

dear friends... i just really wanted to ask this question here since I noticed that many people are active on this thread. So my question is, my current passport was obtained last 2011 and at that time I was not yet married so the name that appears is my maiden name... or single name... so is it necessary to change my surname and use my husband's family name? change my passport? i am worried coz getting a new passport will take 35 working days and i visited DFA.. passports will be available on APril which possibly is too late since we are expecting for the petition approval by the end of this month or march. my PD is June 29. my husband's lawyer didn't advice him about this but probably because my husband didn't ask him yet. he said it's not necessary to change my passport but i just want to make sure he is right.

hope someone can help me with this question? i would appreciate your reply. thanks.

Edited February 8, 2013 by lemajeca

[Readerchoice 6]

dear friends... i just really wanted to ask this question here since I noticed that many people are active on this thread. So my question is, my current passport was obtained last 2011 and at that time I was not yet married so the name that appears is my maiden name... or single name... so is it necessary to change my surname and use my husband's family name? change my passport? i am worried coz getting a new passport will take 35 working days and i visited DFA.. passports will be available on APril which possibly is too late since we are expecting for the petition approval by the end of this month or march. my PD is June 29. my husband's lawyer didn't advice him about this but probably because my husband didn't ask him yet. he said it's not necessary to change my passport but i just want to make sure he is right.

hope someone can help me with this question? i would appreciate your reply. thanks.

Answer to this simple question is NO!, you don't have to change your surname as it will only complicate your filing papers and even may delay the process at this point. I know many...many people DON'T.

Edited February 9, 2013 by Readerchoice

[speedwell 224]

Answer to this simple question is NO!, you don't have to change your surname. It will only complicate your filing papers and even may delay the process at this point. I know many...many people DON'T.

I'm not. A month before my husband and I were married, I got my short-term UK Tier 2 work visa so I could travel to the UK and do training. The visa is good for one year. If I changed my name, I would have to apply for that visa all over again and I would need a new passport to put it in, and my company is not willing to pay for those things all over again. As it is they turned an indulgent eye on me eloping on my business trip.

(Well, that's not as bad as it sounds. I took two days off "for personal reasons", and we went down and got married. LOL)

[Readerchoice 6]

I'm not. A month before my husband and I were married, I got my short-term UK Tier 2 work visa so I could travel to the UK and do training. The visa is good for one year. If I changed my name, I would have to apply for that visa all over again and I would need a new passport to put it in, and my company is not willing to pay for those things all over again. As it is they turned an indulgent eye on me eloping on my business trip.

(Well, that's not as bad as it sounds. I took two days off "for personal reasons", and we went down and got married. LOL)

[lemajeca 5]

Answer to this simple question is NO!, you don't have to change your surname as it will only complicate your filing papers and even may delay the process at this point. I know many...many people DON'T.

thank you! now i don't have to worry.

[civilservant 42]

Speedwell - are you the same speedwell from BE?

[speedwell 224]

Speedwell - are you the same speedwell from BE?

hey CS! Yup that's me

Folks, this dude is also going through the same nonsense with respect to an overdue approval. But he's knowledgeable as hell, listen to him.

Edited February 9, 2013 by speedwell

[ess 3]

dear friends... i just really wanted to ask this question here since I noticed that many people are active on this thread. So my question is, my current passport was obtained last 2011 and at that time I was not yet married so the name that appears is my maiden name... or single name... so is it necessary to change my surname and use my husband's family name? change my passport? i am worried coz getting a new passport will take 35 working days and i visited DFA.. passports will be available on APril which possibly is too late since we are expecting for the petition approval by the end of this month or march. my PD is June 29. my husband's lawyer didn't advice him about this but probably because my husband didn't ask him yet. he said it's not necessary to change my passport but i just want to make sure he is right.

hope someone can help me with this question? i would appreciate your reply. thanks.

I did change but thats not at all necessary. My husband even said that to me before when we got married and my documents which included new Pakistani identity card, new passport (because of changed surname) etc were in process. I had a perception may be this would speed up the process but my suggestion; its not necessary at all. and since you have already filed the petition and approval is on its way, dont take the risk. All the very best!