April 2013 I-130 Filers

[oohpartiv 484]

I just called the USCIS to see if my file was transferred to the field office. The operator insisted that I will get a notice if it gets transferred and as of today, it is still at the NBC. I really didn't expect anything but it was worth a try.

Has anyone else received a notice about their file being transferred?

I have never seen anyone get a notice about their file being transferred. Many times people get their NOA2s, and then find out their file was approved at their local office after USCIS insisted that it was still at NBC.

You won't get any notice about a transfer, and if you really want to know where it's at, you'll have to talk to a Tier 2. Though, since you're an April filer, you might want to give it another couple weeks. Sometimes it takes a month or two for the file to get transferred.

[burnabrenna 19]

I just called the USCIS to see if my file was transferred to the field office. The operator insisted that I will get a notice if it gets transferred and as of today, it is still at the NBC. I really didn't expect anything but it was worth a try.

Has anyone else received a notice about their file being transferred?

The person I talked to last week told me the same thing and in my mind I was thinking she was just saying things to appease me.

I spoke to a Tier 2 officer today and they told me my case was still at the NBC. I asked what month they were working on and he told me November...which again, is probably just what they're required to say. He was pretty unhelpful, so I wasted an hour and a half waiting on hold. Oh well.

[LoveMyTico 999]

yep, the call was a waste. He was reading off of a script. The average processing time is 5-6 months... blah blah blah..... You will get a notice in the mail if your file gets transferred ... ( sure I will ) He also seemed annoyed and asked me where I got my info... he asked me if it was from a forum.... ha ha I told him this is the second time I've done this. I know how it works...

[DvMan 49]

Although at first I was hoping for a 7 month timeline, I think I am going to have to gear myself to expect at least a year for the whole process...things dont seem to be getting better at the processing centers. I do have one question...how much more time should I expect after a NOA2 for the NVC and embassy processes to take? 2 months?

[oohpartiv 484]

Although at first I was hoping for a 7 month timeline, I think I am going to have to gear myself to expect at least a year for the whole process...things dont seem to be getting better at the processing centers. I do have one question...how much more time should I expect after a NOA2 for the NVC and embassy processes to take? 2 months?

Longer. It's been taking upwards of a month just for NVC to receive cases lately. From there, it takes about a month to six weeks to get all the NVC fees paid and all the docs sent in, assuming you're proactive and get everything ready to send ASAP. Then you'll have to wait for your case to have an interview assigned, which takes a few weeks depending on what time of month you got your case complete, and then you usually have to wait a month for the interview itself. I would say four months is a fair estimate, from NOA2 to interview. It could be longer if you're unprepared for the NVC stage, or shorter if you get lucky and get an interview schedule quickly. It's very subjective.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Longer. It's been taking upwards of a month just for NVC to receive cases lately. From there, it takes about a month to six weeks to get all the NVC fees paid and all the docs sent in, assuming you're proactive and get everything ready to send ASAP. Then you'll have to wait for your case to have an interview assigned, which takes a few weeks depending on what time of month you got your case complete, and then you usually have to wait a month for the interview itself. I would say four months is a fair estimate, from NOA2 to interview. It could be longer if you're unprepared for the NVC stage, or shorter if you get lucky and get an interview schedule quickly. It's very subjective.

Last time I went through this (2008) it took about a week and a half at NVC. The papers were sent to the American Embassy in Costa Rica by DHL and we had our interview within a month. I think it depends on how fast each embassy works. Costa Rica was EXTREMELY fast. I am hoping things move along this time. I have an attorney, so he will be making the payments to the NVC. I know each case is deifferent.. I hope they get their ####### together and speed things up a bit.

I am so angry about this immigration reform they are trying to pass. 33 million illegals get to stay but we are doing things the legal way and get caught up in this mess. Those illegals are already here... They don't get separated from their family. They get rewarded for breaking the law... UGHHHH

[oohpartiv 484]

Last time I went through this (2008) it took about a week and a half at NVC. The papers were sent to the American Embassy in Costa Rica by DHL and we had our interview within a month. I think it depends on how fast each embassy works. Costa Rica was EXTREMELY fast. I am hoping things move along this time. I have an attorney, so he will be making the payments to the NVC. I know each case is deifferent.. I hope they get their ####### together and speed things up a bit.

I am so angry about this immigration reform they are trying to pass. 33 million illegals get to stay but we are doing things the legal way and get caught up in this mess. Those illegals are already here... They don't get separated from their family. They get rewarded for breaking the law... UGHHHH

NVC doesn't have anything to do with the embassy/consulate until it's time to schedule an interview. Not to tell you you're wrong, but it would be impossible to get through NVC nowadays in a week and a half. It takes longer than that for the case to even arrive from USCIS. It took three weeks for my case to get to NVC from CSC and for them to assign me case numbers, and that was considered quick. Local offices have really been screwing up NVC arrivals lately.

I agree about the illegals, though. It's a huge pet peeve of mine. My in-laws were talking about a cousin who got a fake passport made so she could go to the States several years ago, and was given her citizenship a few days ago. It really annoys me how those kinds of people who lie and cheat their way into the country can sneak under the radar with no problems. But, asi es la vida, I guess.

[LoveMyTico 999]

NVC doesn't have anything to do with the embassy/consulate until it's time to schedule an interview. Not to tell you you're wrong, but it would be impossible to get through NVC nowadays in a week and a half. It takes longer than that for the case to even arrive from USCIS. It took three weeks for my case to get to NVC from CSC and for them to assign me case numbers, and that was considered quick. Local offices have really been screwing up NVC arrivals lately.

I agree about the illegals, though. It's a huge pet peeve of mine. My in-laws were talking about a cousin who got a fake passport made so she could go to the States several years ago, and was given her citizenship a few days ago. It really annoys me how those kinds of people who lie and cheat their way into the country can sneak under the radar with no problems. But, asi es la vida, I guess.

well, we were approved at the end of February and our interview was the last week in April. I literally call NVC for my case number, and a few days later I was tracking it to the embassy. It sucks that things are much slower now.

as far as the illegals, There are SEVERAL in my town. A few have landscaping businesses, they don't just work for someone. They make boat loads of money.... They don't have driver licenses, or anything . The one illegal girl has a brand new 2013 Ford truck and drives around without a license. Her illegal daughter attends public school, Its disgusting. The US really needs a way to track everyone who comes here on a B2. They need to make sure they leave. I'm for a friggin ankle bracelet . It would beep until the person went to the immigration office to get it removed and then off to the airport to get the heck out.. HAHAHAHHAHAHA the undocumented ones should be rounded up and dropped off at the boarder. Pay the boarder control to make sure they leave. NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS.... SEE YA

Just sayin

[SavaSilvia 0]

hi guys i am little confuse i am usc and live abroad with my wife.My question is what is the time frame between noa 1 to noa 2. 60 days.90days?????because when i call to tier 2 officer yesterday they not give to me real information about my case and tell my is still in nbc .

[oohpartiv 484]

hi guys i am little confuse i am usc and live abroad with my wife.My question is what is the time frame between noa 1 to noa 2. 60 days.90days?????because when i call to tier 2 officer yesterday they not give to me real information about my case and tell my is still in nbc .

If you put your foreign address on the I-130, it will stay at NBC. Processing times for NBC are 60 - 90 days. Just try to be patient.

[rickkant 21]

i got a email last night from VJ, that one of the april filles got NOA2, Thats good news,

Question, How long it takes for IRS to send my tax returns,
Any one please, this way i can know when to apply so its current and on time

THanks

[oohpartiv 484]

i got a email last night from VJ, that one of the april filles got NOA2, Thats good news,

Question, How long it takes for IRS to send my tax returns,

Any one please, this way i can know when to apply so its current and on time

THanks

Not very long. My mom called in to order them on Monday and had them by Thursday, so about a week or so, I'd say.

[rickkant 21]

ok, thanks

[Chon1125 0]

I have been checking my status everyday on the USCIS website. and when I checked today my status was updated and it says...

On June 5, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

My case is still under initial review. and I never requested to change our address after we filed I-130.

I am so confused and worried. Does anyone know what does it mean?

[rickkant 21]

I have been checking my status everyday on the USCIS website. and when I checked today my status was updated and it says...

On June 5, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

My case is still under initial review. and I never requested to change our address after we filed I-130.

I am so confused and worried. Does anyone know what does it mean?

If you never requested for address change, then something is wrong,

Call USCIS and ask them what is going on.