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moveslikestar Apprentice

moveslikestar   1

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I filed my i130 for my spouse in January, 2013 via Chicago Lockbox. She is a Canadian Citizen and I'm a USC. She lives in Canada (and is there currently). I received my NOA-1 very quickly but since then nothing. I called USCIS and spoke to a tier2 on several occasions. Finally, in early march I was told my case was sent to my local field office in NYC. I had some shimmering hope... Then a month later, the case went cold again. The last time I called the tier2.. A week ago.. They seemed to have gotten irritated.

Anyhow my question is, I know it'####### or miss on approval processes, but how much longer can this take? Should I take a lawyer to help push this further? I heard local offices take much longer. Is there any other forms I can file in the interim to keep the case going? I know I can't do the i485 because she's not living here....

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Boggy1974 Proficient

Boggy1974   124

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Currently it is 6 to 8months waiting time. You're only 4 or so months into the process so be patient.

No. A lawyer cannot speed it up for you. S/he will end up taking your money and you will end up having to wait.

You answered your question on the I-485.

Today is exactly 6months for me and still patiently waiting.

Edited by Boggy1974

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speedwell   224

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I agree with Boggy.

I'm a dual US/Hungarian citizen (both by birth; Hungarian citizenship verification TBA), and my husband is a dual British/Irish citizen (by treaty) from Northern Ireland. We are atheists.

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stevie b Proficient

stevie b   141

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I filed my i130 for my spouse in January, 2013 via Chicago Lockbox. She is a Canadian Citizen and I'm a USC. She lives in Canada (and is there currently). I received my NOA-1 very quickly but since then nothing. I called USCIS and spoke to a tier2 on several occasions. Finally, in early march I was told my case was sent to my local field office in NYC. I had some shimmering hope... Then a month later, the case went cold again. The last time I called the tier2.. A week ago.. They seemed to have gotten irritated.

Anyhow my question is, I know it'####### or miss on approval processes, but how much longer can this take? Should I take a lawyer to help push this further? I heard local offices take much longer. Is there any other forms I can file in the interim to keep the case going? I know I can't do the i485 because she's not living here....

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

Make an infopass at the local office where your file is located. Nobody on the phone can help you with any information you don't already have.

Processing times are different from office to office.. 8 months is a really long time .. should be in the 5 month range.. mine was 2.5 months

If you are at NYC.. it looks pretty good.. meaning hang in there you are close http://dashboard.uscis.gov/index.cfm?formtype=4&office=17&charttype=1


8/16/2012 I-129F NOA1
11/8/2012 Married
1/3/2013 I-129F cancelled
1/29/2013 withdrawal notice received
2/5/2013 I-130 NOA1 with error on wife's name
Case status not available
2/5/2013 Unable to generate service request

3/13/2013 transferred to local office
3/26/2013 Service request generated
4/12/2013 Infopass, file in workflow March 28
4/19/2013 Case status available - APPROVED!

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6/7/2013 NVC logs file as received

6/11/2013 Case number and IIN assigned

6/12/2013 DS-3032 emailed

6/13/21013 AOS paid

6/14/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention superuser (stupid me)

6/23/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention supervisor

6/24/2013 DS-3032 accepted

6/25/2013 IV bill generated and paid

07/06/2013 IV & AOS sent; 07/11/2013 NVC logs received

07/30/2013 IV Accepted; AOS Checklist

08/01/2013 AOS Checklist received

08/02/2013 AOS resent; 08/07/2013 NVC logs received

08/28/2013 Case Complete

09/10/2013 Interview date assigned

Embassy

08/14/2013 Medical; 08/19/2013 Medical Ready

08/07/2013 Police cert ordered (Fiji delivers straight to the embassy)

10/02/2013 Interview

xx/xx/2013 Visa in Hand

xx/xx/2013 POE Los Angeles International Airport

moveslikestar Apprentice

moveslikestar   1

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Thanks folks, I read somewhere that if you file the I-485 it might help because it will trigger them to look at the 130... But I'm skeptical on that.

Who woulda thought USC+Canadian Citizen would take forever!

What type of questions should be asked at the infopass appt?

TLlanos Explorer

TLlanos   4

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One thing I've learned browsing here on VJ and other websites is that there really is no pattern to USCIS. I mean, I've seen a case of a Brazilian couple in a similar situation to mine here on VJ. They applied in September for the CR1 visa, and still haven't gotten an approval. Whereas, My husband and I applied in late October, and got an approval Feb 2nd. So really, go figure.

Good luck on your journey...

04-16-2011: Started Dating

08-30 2012: We got married


10-22-2012: I130 registered at the USCIS

02-02-2013: I130 approved


02-27-2013: Petition registered at NVC

05-20-2013: NVC Case complete

05-27-2013: Received email NVC Case complete

06-04-2013: Called NVC - Interview scheduled for 07-05-2013

06-04-2013: Confirmation from NVC by email


06-06-2013: Left NVC

06-10-2013: Arrived at Rio de Janeiro Embassy - CEAC website shows case as "Ready"

06-19-2013: Recieved confirmation email from the Rio de Janeiro Embassy

07-02-2013: Medical

07-05-2013: Interview


07-25-2013: I-601 Waiver received in NSC

02-07-2014: NSC sent an RFE

04-16-2014: I-601 Approved

05-19-2014: Visa in Hands

06-06-2014: POE - JFK


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fiwa1994   0

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hi, i filled i 130 for my husband back in november 2012 and i havent gotten anything other than my recite number. everytime i call one of the reps tells me to wait some more. they tell me a different average processing time everytime it talk to them. should i worry? anyone know what month they are working on now? what is left if they approve my case?

MedRoni Community Regular

MedRoni   161

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Thanks folks, I read somewhere that if you file the I-485 it might help because it will trigger them to look at the 130... But I'm skeptical on that.

Who woulda thought USC+Canadian Citizen would take forever!

What type of questions should be asked at the infopass appt?

Being from Canada has nothing to do with it. Just because they are closer does not mean they go any quicker! wink.png

But seriously, 5-8 months is normal. Unfortunately this is the time for patience. We have all been there.. or are there. It sucks now, but will be so worth it in the end!

Edited by MedRoni
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moveslikestar Apprentice

moveslikestar   1

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Great news guys! the i130 was recently approved!! :)

Since shes not here, and living abroad -- im assuming the next steps are they will contact her now? i got the NOA2 but it was simply a notice saying it was approved and to wait for further action. Is there anything we need to do on this front to organize any documents?

oohpartiv Proficient

oohpartiv   484

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Great news guys! the i130 was recently approved!! smile.png

Since shes not here, and living abroad -- im assuming the next steps are they will contact her now? i got the NOA2 but it was simply a notice saying it was approved and to wait for further action. Is there anything we need to do on this front to organize any documents?

Go to this link and thoroughly read several times! There's still lots to be done, and this is a great guide for Canadian beneficiaries. good.gif Congrats on the NOA2, by the way!

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_%E2%80%93_Electronic_Processing_and_New_Online_Forms

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Interview Date - 07/11/2016

Oath - 08/29/2016

moveslikestar Apprentice

moveslikestar   1

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Go to this link and thoroughly read several times! There's still lots to be done, and this is a great guide for Canadian beneficiaries. good.gif Congrats on the NOA2, by the way!

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_for_Montreal_Beneficiaries_%E2%80%93_Electronic_Processing_and_New_Online_Forms

HOLY MOLY.... talk about detailed to the precision! thanks oohpartiv! and congrats on your recent VISA success and interview approval! :)

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TBoneTX   46,262

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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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(!).

stevie b Proficient

stevie b   141

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Fiji
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HOLY MOLY.... talk about detailed to the precision! thanks oohpartiv! and congrats on your recent VISA success and interview approval! smile.png

definitely keep an eye on the process at this time.. approvals recently have gone down a black hole and have taken up to two months to reach the nvc

hi, i filled i 130 for my husband back in november 2012 and i havent gotten anything other than my recite number. everytime i call one of the reps tells me to wait some more. they tell me a different average processing time everytime it talk to them. should i worry? anyone know what month they are working on now? what is left if they approve my case?

have you inquired about your case lately? where is it located ?


8/16/2012 I-129F NOA1
11/8/2012 Married
1/3/2013 I-129F cancelled
1/29/2013 withdrawal notice received
2/5/2013 I-130 NOA1 with error on wife's name
Case status not available
2/5/2013 Unable to generate service request

3/13/2013 transferred to local office
3/26/2013 Service request generated
4/12/2013 Infopass, file in workflow March 28
4/19/2013 Case status available - APPROVED!

Detour to the NVC via NRC

For information on my detour and the steps I took to free my petition, check
"about me"

NVC

6/7/2013 NVC logs file as received

6/11/2013 Case number and IIN assigned

6/12/2013 DS-3032 emailed

6/13/21013 AOS paid

6/14/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention superuser (stupid me)

6/23/2013 DS-3032 emailed attention supervisor

6/24/2013 DS-3032 accepted

6/25/2013 IV bill generated and paid

07/06/2013 IV & AOS sent; 07/11/2013 NVC logs received

07/30/2013 IV Accepted; AOS Checklist

08/01/2013 AOS Checklist received

08/02/2013 AOS resent; 08/07/2013 NVC logs received

08/28/2013 Case Complete

09/10/2013 Interview date assigned

Embassy

08/14/2013 Medical; 08/19/2013 Medical Ready

08/07/2013 Police cert ordered (Fiji delivers straight to the embassy)

10/02/2013 Interview

xx/xx/2013 Visa in Hand

xx/xx/2013 POE Los Angeles International Airport

 
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