February 2013 I-130 Filers

[soccerFan 6]

Soccer fan, you stated the "60 day notice"... can you expand a litle bit on what that is? sorry perhaps i missed a post where the 60 day notice was discussed?

i took this from another vj'er from the previous page....

"Yes, the same thing happened to me. USCIS originally said (online case status update) that my case was sent to local office and then 2 days later the web site said it was sent to a USCIS office. I received a letter in the mail that said our case was sent to Nebraska and a second letter in the same envelope that said we should hear something within 60 days. And, if we don't hear anything, to call the 800 number."

Thanks the 60 day notice I was talking about

[deeder 1]

Yes, I am checking the mail faithfully... looking for some news.. any news .. hope its there today I will update asap!!

*update* ok recieved hard copy in the mail today and it says " this is to advise you that in order to speed up processing we have transferred the above case to the following USCIS office for processing :

Texas Service Center, P.O. Box 851488 - Dept. A, Mesquite, Tx 75185

That office will notify you of the decision made on the application or petition..

wow so much for "local office" i am wonder what there processing time frame is looking like.. about to check..

[Gia2577 12]

Ok it seems that people on this forum know a lot more than me. Maybe I could ask what I should be waiting for next. We have done everything ourselves, without a lawyer as its too expensive. As I said in an earlier post, my recipt date for the i-130 is feb 27 2013 and we then filed the i-129f (k3) in hopes of speeding up the process and that was a month later in March 2013. Then we heard nothing till our case being transferred. So what letter should I be expecting next?? Will it be an letter saying it's gone to the NVC, and then an approval and then the interview etc etc. What should I be expecting to hear now. basically what are the steps? I see a lot fo you seem to know this however I have not figured that part out and seemed to be surprised constantly.

Thanks

[vtjoseph 8]

Mine also transferred to Nebraska.

But the web page says they are processing Oct 1 2012 cases...

Are they just bluffing or is it the actual status? Who knows..

[sing_us 2]

Kindly advise if anyone got below reply. We received today the same in the Hard Copy as well.

On October 24, 2013, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need 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

[Hollyday 122]

Ok it seems that people on this forum know a lot more than me. Maybe I could ask what I should be waiting for next. We have done everything ourselves, without a lawyer as its too expensive. As I said in an earlier post, my recipt date for the i-130 is feb 27 2013 and we then filed the i-129f (k3) in hopes of speeding up the process and that was a month later in March 2013. Then we heard nothing till our case being transferred. So what letter should I be expecting next?? Will it be an letter saying it's gone to the NVC, and then an approval and then the interview etc etc. What should I be expecting to hear now. basically what are the steps? I see a lot fo you seem to know this however I have not figured that part out and seemed to be surprised constantly.

Thanks

When you send in an I-130 petition, first you get NOA1 which is a notification they got it, then you get NOA2 (approval of petition) and the USCIS transfers your case to the NVC. Then you have to find out NVC case number, beneficiary selects 'agent', some fees have to be paid, petitioner submits affidavit of support with tax transcripts, beneficiary fills in a form (for most countries DS-260 now) and additional packet of documents has to be sent in. When case is complete, they send it to the embassy and there the interview takes place. Beneficiary has to have a medical examination before the interview, too. This is just the short outline. The chart in VJ is a little outdated but gives you a general idea. Also, check out the guides in the Guides section.

[Mcc8 0]

i had a conversation with some people on a thread on the forum. I think I understand this a little better now. Maybe It could help if you want to take a look.

cr-1 or k1,whats better plus other questions

Hello, Hi Guys I have received a hard copy of The transfer Notice and my file has been transferred to Texas Service center, and it say I should hear something in 60 days but lets see I'm so happy after 8 months I received some-mail lol.. Hey Guys I pray all our file gets on board and begins to open within this 60 days please keep me updated thnx Guys.

[deeder 1]

I received another email/text update around 9:15 pm last night that our case has been updated.. when i jumped up to check the status online this is message: 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.

smh....im already aware and received the hard copy of the the transfer...

this is the 3rd update within the last week.. hope this means a decision

sometime soon since our case is being "processed"

[Ana & Cesar 5]

I received another email/text update around 9:15 pm last night that our case has been updated.. when i jumped up to check the status online this is message: 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.

smh....im already aware and received the hard copy of the the transfer...

this is the 3rd update within the last week.. hope this means a decision

sometime soon since our case is being "processed"

I received the same thing yesterday for both my husband and stepson, got 2 texts for them and I did the same thing, jumped and checked online So they must be really working on our file. My hard copies says they transferred my case to Mesquitte, TX tho'. Where did they transfer yours?

[anuspras 65]

Hello, Mcc8, Pleas fill your Time Line.

[deeder 1]

I received the same thing yesterday for both my husband and stepson, got 2 texts for them and I did the same thing, jumped and checked online So they must be really working on our file. My hard copies says they transferred my case to Mesquitte, TX tho'. Where did they transfer yours?

yes same place Mesquite texas service center.. I hope they have there hands in our case as we speak...

[annie1 9]

ok i just got this update right now

Initial Review

On October 30, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.

what does this mean ?

[LoveMyTico 999]

ok i just got this update right now

Initial Review

On October 30, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.

what does this mean ?

OK, past posters have reported getting this notice and an approval came shortly after.... stand by.. you might be next..... Crossing my fingers for you !!!

[deeder 1]

my case went to texas the USCIS website says texas timeframe is in 11 WEEKS is that correct????

uh i sure do hope so!! when i called and check the automated system last night.. it said please allow 180 days for processing .. , so hopefully that is just a general message that holds no weight..

[Hollyday 122]

uh i sure do hope so!! when i called and check the automated system last night.. it said please allow 180 days for processing .. , so hopefully that is just a general message that holds no weight..

Didn't you get a hard copy mail saying they're supposed to process it within 60 days or something like this when the file was transferred?