May 2013 I-130 Filers

[K&K 17]

I don't want to get too excited, but this seems like NBC is working already on I-130 petitions This case number is two hundred and something before mine, which is around late Apr-May. I also found approvals on Jul 31 and Jul 24. What do you guys think?

I am excited about that any good news is great to hear, thank you. How do you know what case is it before you - how can we figure out where is our case? Thank you.

[DearJohn 28]

I am excited about that any good news is great to hear, thank you. How do you know what case is it before you - how can we figure out where is our case? Thank you.

Well, I just assume cases are given and listed in chronological order.

[chrystal wang 0]

I don't want to get too excited, but this seems like NBC is working already on I-130 petitions This case number is two hundred and something before mine, which is around late Apr-May. I also found approvals on Jul 31 and Jul 24. What do you guys think?

Congrats!!!! Did your case review in Kansas?

When you file your I-130?

[naam_2013 72]

well with the new center opening you will not end up waiting until 2014

my feeling is that you all will see a FLOOD of approvals beginning the end of this month.. I believe the files are being used to train at the new center which is why everything from may to now seems dead

uscis is in total reaction mode bcause of lovely mr president and daca..there was no preparation for the absolute avalanche of petitions that happened last year.

the customer service directorate is there and actually does help.. I really do understand how hard this is to hear, it is just about having the right dilemma and the right knowledge and those uscis cs directorate people jump on it.

sit tight folks your time is almost here for sure

Thanks for the hope Stevie B.

I called USCIS today, got hold of Tier-2 after 1.5 hour wait.

She told me that my application is still at NBC, and the wait time for these kind of applications is 8 months; I have seen same time-frame reported by other VJrians. e.g., Serpent Dragon ZX, he is also a May-filer; so there is no need for me to keep calling USCIS till I get the same answer twice, because others have received the same answer.

Serpent Dragon ZX is a May filer, but he put the post of his conversation with USCIS in March forum, here is it:

{

Just got off the phone with the nicest woman... She gave me information...

1.) If your going to call ANY Tier 2 Immigration Officers, don't call Monday, or Tuesdays. It's very busy, and long wait times. Call around Thursday-Friday.

2.) Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC. But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

3.) As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so. For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

4.) When questioned about getting transferred to a field office... She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point. If your spouse is here, it could possibly be transferred to a field office, but it's at their decision. Shouldn't delay it too much, since they would try to keep it within processing times. She was mainly referring to my case, and said she couldn't directly speak for other's applications and petitions.

My wife and I applied in May, and she is currently outside the U.S.

Was given a processing time of around November - December... Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

}

[LoveMyTico 999]

Thanks for the hope Stevie B.

I called USCIS today, got hold of Tier-2 after 1.5 hour wait.

She told me that my application is still at NBC, and the wait time for these kind of applications is 8 months; I have seen same time-frame reported by other VJrians. e.g., Serpent Dragon ZX, he is also a May-filer; so there is no need for me to keep calling USCIS till I get the same answer twice, because others have received the same answer.

Serpent Dragon ZX is a May filer, but he put the post of his conversation with USCIS in March forum, here is it:

{

Just got off the phone with the nicest woman... She gave me information...

1.) If your going to call ANY Tier 2 Immigration Officers, don't call Monday, or Tuesdays. It's very busy, and long wait times. Call around Thursday-Friday.

2.) Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC. But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

3.) As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so. For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

4.) When questioned about getting transferred to a field office... She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point. If your spouse is here, it could possibly be transferred to a field office, but it's at their decision. Shouldn't delay it too much, since they would try to keep it within processing times. She was mainly referring to my case, and said she couldn't directly speak for other's applications and petitions.

My wife and I applied in May, and she is currently outside the U.S.

Was given a processing time of around November - December... Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

}

While this is soooo nice to read, don't get too excited because nothing is written in stone. I am convinced that every Tier 2 tells a new story. I am positive that if there was a phone call to the same number a minute later, there would be a totally different story.

Read and take it in, but think outside the box and prepare for a long haul. Just sayin..

I'm not trying to be negetive... I'm just saying that nothing they say is 100% true. The only thing you know for sure is that your file is PENDING.... after that.... its all luck

[stevie b 141]

Thanks for the hope Stevie B.

2.) Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC. But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

3.) As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so. For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

4.) When questioned about getting transferred to a field office... She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point.

Was given a processing time of around November - December... Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

}

this is why we call uscis the misinformation line

this is a woman sitting in front of a computer who has NO idea where your file is in terms of how many people are in front of you.

her information on an approval timeline is nothing more than an opinion that she has NO knowledge of.

why you ask??? easy.. they make stupid opinionated mistakes all the time

per uscis in august of 2012.. stand alone 130's go to nbc and then routed to the local office. it was a freakin uscis news release! many members here know about this and know where their file is and the date it was transferred.

if you filed in may .. you are probably at division 8 and will see some quick movement soon.

if you want accurate answers from uscis, you have to call 5 times and get the same answer twice. and then you still have an element of doubt

[GoLdEnSkY99 54]

this is why we call uscis the misinformation line

this is a woman sitting in front of a computer who has NO idea where your file is in terms of how many people are in front of you.

her information on an approval timeline is nothing more than an opinion that she has NO knowledge of.

why you ask??? easy.. they make stupid opinionated mistakes all the time

per uscis in august of 2012.. stand alone 130's go to nbc and then routed to the local office. it was a freakin uscis news release! many members here know about this and know where their file is and the date it was transferred.

if you filed in may .. you are probably at division 8 and will see some quick movement soon.

if you want accurate answers from uscis, you have to call 5 times and get the same answer twice. and then you still have an element of doubt

I have called tier 2 rep twice and they both told me to wait till end of nov/ early dec. I don't know what to believe anymore. I am a march filer.

[stevie b 141]

I have called tier 2 rep twice and they both told me to wait till end of nov/ early dec. I don't know what to believe anymore. I am a march filer.

yes, processing times are averaging 9 months now per uscis

[Chia&sean 17]

yes, processing times are averaging 9 months now per uscis

This is so not right 9 months only for uscis is crazy

[Rani&Raja 0]

Hello May filers, I haven't any exciting news either!

Just have noticed that on the USCIS website in

the section for processing times, the National Average has changed from

abolut 8.4 months to 16.6 months! At first I was aghast, however,

I don't belive for a second that this will be the case. They supposedly

update the website at the middle of every month, and I believe they

just update it according to the pace they are currently getting this done.

Of course, this is subject to change and I believe it will. I have a strong sense

that once Overland Pk. is fully functional, they will start getting these done

at such a fast pace!! They just might be working on these now. You never know,

with in the next week or 2 we just might start seeing rapid movement in this area.

May filers, I know it sucks and it is discouraging, but I believe soon and very soon

us May filers are gonna be in the 'spotlight!' Wishing you all well!!

[stevie b 141]

I don't belive for a second that this will be the case.

Of course, this is subject to change and I believe it will. I have a strong sense

that once Overland Pk. is fully functional, they will start getting these done

at such a fast pace!! They just might be working on these now. You never know,

with in the next week or 2 we just might start seeing rapid movement in this area.

May filers, I know it sucks and it is discouraging, but I believe soon and very soon

us May filers are gonna be in the 'spotlight!'

totally agree with you.. but it might be more like 4-6 weeks until we see a large amount of approvals.

may filers are probably in the sweet spot

[Rani&Raja 0]

totally agree with you.. but it might be more like 4-6 weeks until we see a large amount of approvals.

may filers are probably in the sweet spot

Yeah, I think so too. Hahaha 'sweet spot'

All I know is that even though all the info

is not at all encouraging, I have that

thing deep inside that says, 'SOON!'

I have learned to trust my instinct!

[stevie b 141]

Yeah, I think so too. Hahaha 'sweet spot'

All I know is that even though all the info

is not at all encouraging, I have that

thing deep inside that says, 'SOON!'

I have learned to trust my instinct!

as long as all the spaces are filled with patience then you are good

[Rani&Raja 0]

as long as all the spaces are filled with patience then you are good

Yes, patience is the key! I think it would be great if the Overland Pk. would at least give us an update.

That would be appreciated greatly!!!! They sure cash our checks/money orders in a very speedily and timely fashion!

[Gwen & James 0]

Good Luck to all of us