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Just wondering if anyone had noticed the bigtime drop off in I-130 NOA2 approvals in the last month to a month in a half. Also my application was transferred to NBC from the CSC (California) and I dont even know where to gauge my progress anymore. California doesnt even show up on the USCIS site as a place that is processing 1-130s and the NBC never has showed up as a option for checking on case status. Im 160+ days lost. Lots of people with NOA1 dates about the same time as mines being processed in the same places as mines have received NOA2s. I feel like i am any day noe or am i being too optimistic? Any suggestions....

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USCIS is swamped, transferring is their way to balance the load, hang in there. We could never figure it out either, but made it, you will too.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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USCIS is swamped, transferring is their way to balance the load, hang in there. We could never figure it out either, but made it, you will too.

Appreciate that advice... I feel like yes they are swamped, but not knowing if your in the middle of the swamp or close to land is the most aggonizing part.

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Appreciate that advice... I feel like yes they are swamped, but not knowing if your in the middle of the swamp or close to land is the most aggonizing part.

Yes, it is.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Have you called USCIS and asked them what is the hold up or why was your case transferred? This journey definetly test our patience. If no one had patience then they sure do now. I hope you hear something soon.

Yes I've called & they basically have given little to no information - except keep on waiting. I do see that u have recieved your NOA2, I know that you are happy. I just hope to recieve mines soon also.

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Yes I've called & they basically have given little to no information - except keep on waiting. I do see that u have recieved your NOA2, I know that you are happy. I just hope to recieve mines soon also.

If you don't mind me asking did you file a stand-alone I-130? I called back to back until my questions were answered. I called a month after filing just to know something, and spoke with two ISO and asked is my case still at NBC and both said yes. I called again towards the end of Feb to know if the address error was fixed and was my case still at NBC, the ISO told me my case was transferred to Los Angeles field office end of January. I would call again.

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If you don't mind me asking did you file a stand-alone I-130? I called back to back until my questions were answered. I called a month after filing just to know something, and spoke with two ISO and asked is my case still at NBC and both said yes. I called again towards the end of Feb to know if the address error was fixed and was my case still at NBC, the ISO told me my case was transferred to Los Angeles field office end of January. I would call again.

I definitly will today. Whats an ISO? And keep in touch we have similar cases. Can you keep me updated on your next steps and the time in between. Especially how long it takes to get an interview date. Im going to call today.

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If you don't mind me asking did you file a stand-alone I-130? I called back to back until my questions were answered. I called a month after filing just to know something, and spoke with two ISO and asked is my case still at NBC and both said yes. I called again towards the end of Feb to know if the address error was fixed and was my case still at NBC, the ISO told me my case was transferred to Los Angeles field office end of January. I would call again.

When you say stand alone. What do you mean? Sorry im not up on all the terminology.

 
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