February 2013 I-130 Filers

[Naga 0]

Hi All..

this is my first post.

PD 2/14/2013.

I am GC holder. And I have one update...

I got a mail from USCIS stating "The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. 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 call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

so just wanted to check if any one got similar notice?? and is this good news??

[Chris/Natasha 0]

Has it occured to anybody else here that this delay may all be political? I think that is what its all about. They are on a 'work slowdown until immigration legislation is finished. Also they may be shutting down the gov end of this month, or they may pass continuing resolution (cr) to extend. Maybe that is why they atre saying wait until october. I for one am holding the republicans accountable for slowing things down, and I will vote democrat because they are more favorable to our cause.

We are a huge voting block of people, and THAT would get their attention!

Edited September 23, 2013 by Chris/Natasha

[RogerL 4]

Finally brought my family to the us last Saturday, February filler I believe in my case getting the congressman involved really helped a lot! Good Luck to you alll!

[bigboss19 0]

helloo,,,,can somebody guide me,,,,how to make infopass appoinment ?? ....how to start process ??.....

i want to make infopass appoinment,,,,,what is advantage of doing this infopass.....??

My file is at NBC....as per USCIS phone call conversation...........if i want to make infopass...how can i do it ?? plzzz

[dihmiyes 0]

Is anyone that filed in February still waiting?? I was cruising through this list and looks like a lot of people already received their NOA 2...still waiting here. Ugh.

[Naga 0]

Is anyone that filed in February still waiting?? I was cruising through this list and looks like a lot of people already received their NOA 2...still waiting here. Ugh.

I am waiting..PD: 2/14/2013...hope fully something will come in this week. whats your PD?

And your case is with which center? did you check when they have updated your case at last?

[Shirley& Dan2 9]

NOA1 February 26, 2013 still waiting. I called last week and they told me 2 -4 weeks. I called again this morning and a totally different answer. They cannot give me a concrete answer. I spoke with supervisor and he told me the next time tier 2 promises me something get thier name. No telling when my petition will be approved. I just wish I could just move to the Philippine s and forget this nonsense this country is putting me thru. Good luck to everyone.

[Hollyday 122]

Is anyone that filed in February still waiting?? I was cruising through this list and looks like a lot of people already received their NOA 2...still waiting here. Ugh.

Check out the Immigration Timelines section, looks like approx. 50% of Feb filers are still waiting.

[friendlyusa 37]

there are a ton of FEB filers, and considerable amount of JAN petitions still waiting for NOA2

[Naga 0]

there are a ton of FEB filers, and considerable amount of JAN petitions still waiting for NOA2

I am not sure though hoping for Feb fillers approvals next month as I got some update on my case last month.

[uniquelyd 3]

NOA1 February 26, 2013 still waiting. I called last week and they told me 2 -4 weeks. I called again this morning and a totally different answer. They cannot give me a concrete answer. I spoke with supervisor and he told me the next time tier 2 promises me something get thier name. No telling when my petition will be approved. I just wish I could just move to the Philippine s and forget this nonsense this country is putting me thru. Good luck to everyone.

"I just wish I could just move...and forget this nonsense." I just want to say I love this statement because it really reflects the exact same sentiment I have. We received our NOA1 on February 22 and talking to USCIS has just been a nightmare. I have done an infopass appointment, I call and talk to tier 2 reps minimum of 1 every 3 weeks (never get the same info), and I have contacted 3 congressmen and the only one that saw fit to respond didn't get me any useful information, just a standard letter from the USCIS Congressional Contact that said they are 12 months behind please wait (although I am grateful for his help - it just makes me even more frustrated). I can understand that USCIS is extremely busy and have been completely backlogged because of the DAs they are processing but its no excuse for the poor level of regard they have for our lives and families with their terrible customer service and inconsistent information.

[uniquelyd 3]

NOA1 February 26, 2013 still waiting. I called last week and they told me 2 -4 weeks. I called again this morning and a totally different answer. They cannot give me a concrete answer. I spoke with supervisor and he told me the next time tier 2 promises me something get thier name. No telling when my petition will be approved. I just wish I could just move to the Philippine s and forget this nonsense this country is putting me thru. Good luck to everyone.

"I just wish I could just move...and forget this nonsense." I just want to say I love this statement because it really reflects the exact same sentiment I have. We received our NOA1 on February 22 and talking to USCIS has just been a nightmare. I have done an infopass appointment, I call and talk to tier 2 reps a minimum of once every 3 weeks (never get the same info), and I have contacted 3 congressmen and the only one that saw fit to respond didn't get me any useful information, just a standard letter from the USCIS Congressional Contact that said they are 12 months behind please wait (although I am grateful for his help - it just makes me even more frustrated). I can understand that USCIS is extremely busy and have been completely backlogged because of the DAs they are processing but its no excuse for the poor level of regard they have for our lives and families with their terrible customer service and inconsistent information.

Edited September 25, 2013 by uniquelyd

[Ana&Sean 5]

there are even november/december filers waiting... my case shouldnt be that dificult idk what is the problem... i just want to move on... i dont want this to take a year.. some say nvc is even worst... God help us all

[shahzadi 0]

lets see what happens.

i called uscis again i was told wait till oct (for 8 months) i hope what ever they are saying is true this time about october approvals. looking forward to it.

what number do u call? I called the number that they gave on the NOA1.. and after I follow the instructions I speak to a customer service representative and they say they have no idea when the case will be processed or what the processing times are.. and My PD is feb 28. NBC.... In about a few days its going to be 7 months...

[uniquelyd 3]

what number do u call? I called the number that they gave on the NOA1.. and after I follow the instructions I speak to a customer service representative and they say they have no idea when the case will be processed or wha-t the processing times are.. and My PD is feb 28. NBC.... In about a few days its going to be 7 months...

I am assuming you called (800) 375 - 5283, which is the correct number to get to someone; however, you need to make sure as soon as you get someone on the phone that you ask to speak to a Tier 2 rep (also called an IO - Immigration Officer). The first rep you speak with is normally as about as helpful as the automated system. They can only answer questions that appear in there script and they usually read it word for word. Once you get to a tier 2 rep, I would suggest to have these three questions ready for them:

1. What date was my case file transferred to a local field office for processing.

2. What date did my case file show up as logged in at the local office.

3. At which local office is my case file.

I was given this information from another VisaJourney user, Darnell, and it was extremely helpful. I would also suggest to stand your ground, because a lot of the time you will end up with a tier 2 rep that is either incompetent, lazy, or just having a bad day and they will tell you that they can't see that information when fact they can.

I hope this helps