May 2013 I-130 Filers

[nessieness 6]

We got a transfer notice today by email today too. We're actually being processed at the consulate in Auckland for humanitarian reasons, and it's been a dream dealing with them, so hopefully our file being out of the way in the US will speed someone else up a tiny bit.

[JbTin 51]

the USC is the petitioner and the beneficiary is the applicant.

Yeah well one vjer said in the uscis stage the petitioner and applicant is the usc and during the nvc stage the beneficiary becomes the applicant and the petitioner is plainly the petitioner. And the uscis guy also said im not the applicant. So yeah it's all confusing. But anyways, thanks for the info.

[G&Mhk 1]

My status on the website changed slightly for a third time since Monday. We are in Hong Kong. Not sure yet where our case is and not sure how to find out at this stage but glad we're being worked on somewhere:

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

[etrangais 949]

My status on the website changed slightly for a third time since Monday. We are in Hong Kong. Not sure yet where our case is and not sure how to find out at this stage but glad we're being worked on somewhere:

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please fill out your timeline. Thanks

[mksobe 31]

My status on the website changed slightly for a third time since Monday. We are in Hong Kong. Not sure yet where our case is and not sure how to find out at this stage but glad we're being worked on somewhere:

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please fill your timeline or mention your priority date so that we know how concerning your update is.

[G&Mhk 1]

Please fill your timeline or mention your priority date so that we know how concerning your update is.

I don't know my priority date. I'll fill out the timeline.

[SSB12 9]

I don't know my priority date. I'll fill out the timeline.

when did you get your NOA1?

Are you a May filer?

[G&Mhk 1]

when did you get your NOA1?

Are you a May filer?

May filer. Got it via email (nothing else since I'm overseas) on May 20.

[sj3112 17]

Yea I really dont know what paper work or forms I need to start working with. I know I have to submit a I-485, but that is all I know.

So is your wife in the US already? Then as far as I know you could have filed I-485 together with the I-130. Unfortunately I dont know much about that because Im not in the US, so we have a stand alone I-130 filed and no adjustment of status.

Everything you have to do for the I-485 should be explained on the USCIS site, they are usually pretty good with stuff like that. Thats the link http://www.uscis.gov/i-485. It also gives you info on what you need to fill out and what documents to provide.

[darias81 0]

So is your wife in the US already? Then as far as I know you could have filed I-485 together with the I-130. Unfortunately I dont know much about that because Im not in the US, so we have a stand alone I-130 filed and no adjustment of status.

Everything you have to do for the I-485 should be explained on the USCIS site, they are usually pretty good with stuff like that. Thats the link http://www.uscis.gov/i-485. It also gives you info on what you need to fill out and what documents to provide.

[darias81 0]

Wish she was here. I just did the I-130. Doing everything on my own. Did not know about this forum and how people here helps out each other. I will start the I-485 now thanks

[sj3112 17]

No problem, but if she is not in the US then you cant file the I-485. You will have to wait for the I-130 to be approved and then apply for a Immigrant Visa.

[Baub 2]

They told me three months as well because they were on the Feb filers.

[HoussemAnna 20]

Called USCIS and talked to tier 2 they said they still in February ... they said would take 9-13 month total to process my I -130 I said nope you updated the system and it said 7.4 months!!!! she said they were backlogged and even so I am not outside of normal processing times have a good day and hung up. So they haven't done anything as of yest with my case even the birthday change I requested and they have until dec4th to change feeling little down hearted because what are we paying these people to do... except be rude?

[mksobe 31]

Called USCIS and talked to tier 2 they said they still in February ... they said would take 9-13 month total to process my I -130 I said nope you updated the system and it said 7.4 months!!!! she said they were backlogged and even so I am not outside of normal processing times have a good day and hung up. So they haven't done anything as of yest with my case even the birthday change I requested and they have until dec4th to change feeling little down hearted because what are we paying these people to do... except be rude?

They are only over the phone assistance. Very useless when it comes to questions about a pending case. Trust what you see from people and hope for the best. These people over the phone get paid to deliver to you the worst case scenario.