I130 Expedite Request APPROVED! I think?? ?

[AladdinS 15]

Hello, this is my first post on VJ and I really hope you guys can help me.

On April 5th I made an Expedite Request over the phone for my i130. Then on April 10th I received this email:

Type of service requested:

-- Expedite

The status of this service request is:

Your case is currently being adjudicated. You should receive a notice of action* within 30 days.

*A notice of action may be in a form of Approval Notice, Denial Notice, Transfer Notice, Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny or Notice of Intent to Revoke.

At first glance I thought my service request was approved, and my I130 case was being adjudicated, but then I thought maybe they're talking about my expedite request?

Does this mean that my service request is being adjudicated or my actual i130 case is being adjudicated?

I called the USCIS many times and each time they give me different information. One lady said "they just disregarded your expedite because it isn't needed, your case is being adjudicated" and another representative said "your service request or i130 will receive a reply in 30 days" I asked her which is it my service request or my actual i130 case she said either. CONFUSED

Maybe you guys can help me understand their email response? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Darnell 8,479]

IMO:

case = I-130

adjudicated = petition is being reviewed by an adjudicator .

adjudicator = a human that reviews a case, approves it, or denies it, or issues an RFE.

Want a second opinion? call back into USCIS, get a Tier 2 Human, an ISO

ISO - http://www.dhs.gov/files/publications/gc_1305658440339.shtm

Edited April 12, 2013 by Darnell

[AladdinS 15]

Thanks for the reply Darnell, that is what I thought initially, but I just wanted to see how others interpreted it. Also do they give a Notice of Action for a service request or is that only for the i130 case? Would a Tier 2 Human know if my case is with an adjudication officer or not?

[PAK2015 F2B 9]

call to USCIS for other information.

[AladdinS 15]

I called the USCIS and spoke with a Tier 2 Representative and the representative stated that my i130 is being adjudicated. So I guess my expedite request was approved yay!! !

Thanks for your help you guys!

[Beth and John 7]

I called the USCIS and spoke with a Tier 2 Representative and the representative stated that my i130 is being adjudicated. So I guess my expedite request was approved yay!! !

Thanks for your help you guys!

At least you now know that they are working on it! (p.s. live in the same area as you )

[AladdinS 15]

At least you now know that they are working on it! (p.s. live in the same area as you )

Just joined today Ill fill in my timeline once I figure out how :-)

I live in East Lansing but now I'm with my wife in Sanaa I'm pretty sure your not near Sanaa right? Lol

Does anyone know if the petitioner and beneficiary are both interviewed for the visa interview or is it just the beneficiary?

[Sarah Elle-Même 660]

Just joined today Ill fill in my timeline once I figure out how :-)

I live in East Lansing but now I'm with my wife in Sanaa I'm pretty sure your not near Sanaa right? Lol

Does anyone know if the petitioner and beneficiary are both interviewed for the visa interview or is it just the beneficiary?

I believe Sana'a Embassy allows the petitioner (USC) to be with the beneficiary at the interview but realize you will be standing at a booth talking to the CO behind glass the whole time. They may ask you questions directly but you can't assist your wife in answering her questions. I personally plan on being there and even if they turn me away at least they'll know I was there to support my fiance.

[AladdinS 15]

I believe Sana'a Embassy allows the petitioner (USC) to be with the beneficiary at the interview but realize you will be standing at a booth talking to the CO behind glass the whole time. They may ask you questions directly but you can't assist your wife in answering her questions. I personally plan on being there and even if they turn me away at least they'll know I was there to support my fiance.

So they only interview beneficiary right? Also do u know how long it takes for the NVC to schedule a visa appointment at the embassy in Sanaa after the case is complete at the NVC?

Edited April 12, 2013 by AladdinS

[Sarah Elle-Même 660]

So they only interview beneficiary right? Also do u know how long it takes for the NVC to schedule a visa appointment at the embassy in Sanaa after the case is complete at the NVC?

Have a look at the thread here, it will give you some idea of how long it takes to get an interview appointment in Sana'a:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/408122-interviews-in-sana-yemen/

I've heard of the consular officers interviewing both petitioner and beneficiary. But if you don't accompany her then they will only interview her.

[naha 0]

Hello I was reading your post and wondering was your request for the I 130 for Husband/wife that was deported. Because I am still waiting for response for the I 130. I had an interview to prove that my husband and I got married for marriage not for papers. But I haven't heard anything since October 2012 and I have been to the center in Detroit and called many times, contacted Carl Leven office but still no response. What shall I do? Your help is appreciated. Thank you.

[MedRoni 161]

I've heard of the consular officers interviewing both petitioner and beneficiary. But if you don't accompany her then they will only interview her.

I was not at my husbands interview, however they called and interviewed me over the phone after the fact. So it is at least a possibility, depending

Edited April 13, 2013 by MedRoni

[myimmhelp 1]

I too requested twice for a expedite processing with the hard ship I am going thru in both case the tier gave me a case number and said that they are sending an email to the respective service center and you can expect a response in 30 day. My first expedite made me wait 30 day my second expedite request complete 30 days on 14tj April

My online status never changed in both the case they are just passing the ball from table to table no one knows a damn any thing about the processing

My case is with NBC and NBC never has. a time frame for 130 application

[TBoneTX 46,273]

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[AbuAmina 1]

I am in Sanaa, Yemen right now and I am still waiting for an approval from uscis. I applied 9 months ago but with unrest in Yemen I was wondering if I can expedite my wife's i130 based on the unrest and ongoing civil war in yemen? Please any help would be greatly appreciated!