I-130 for spouse of USC - 8 months and still "initial review"

[Mohmedraza 0]

Hello,

I got married to my wife on 10-29-12 in India. She is a Indian citizen. I am a US citizen. On 11-14-12, I sent out my I-130 submission form. I received my notification on 11-19-12 with my case number. My case number started with MSC which tells me that my file will be in NBC (national benefit center). it has been 8 months now and my status still says "Initial Review". I've called customer service, and only information i been getting out of them is same as online.

I've ran into many people on blogs with their cases getting approved in less then 8 months.

Is my situation normal? is there any reason why they are taking so long? should i be worrying? is there any steps i need to take at this time? does anyone have idea on how long it will still take?

Please HELP me!!!

[NikLR 13,227]

***Moved to Ir-1/Cr-1 Progress reports from K3 progress reports because OP doesn't mention sending an I-129F***

Also you should be contacting your congressman or senator at this point. If your petition in Atlanta, then my friend, you may have a longer haul in front of you. There used to be a specific Atlanta filers thread. From Aug 15, 2012 sometime in 2013, Atlanta did not work on

I-130 petition they received. They are slower than slow.

[The Mean Lady 604]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/397450-atlanta-transferrers/page-34

[Mohmedraza 0]

I did not receive any notice saying that my file has been transfer to Atlanta. How do I findout where my file is? When I call customer service, they are saying its in MSC.

[rylforever 18]

My i130 took almost 11 months, mine was at vsc. Good luck

[The Mean Lady 604]

I did not receive any notice saying that my file has been transfer to Atlanta. How do I findout where my file is? When I call customer service, they are saying its in MSC.

Speak to a tier 2 supervisor.

The first person on the phone can't see.

But if you've waited this long, and already confirmed ATL is your local field office, then I can almost guarantee you that it's there.

My i130 took almost 11 months, mine was at vsc. Good luck

Perhaps, and I'm sorry it took that long, however, as of August 15, the petitions are now sent to local field offices and wait times greatly vary.

Atlanta in particular is one of only a few very very bad offices.

[Mohmedraza 0]

But when I check Processing dates for Atlanta Field Office on USCIS.gov, it doesn't show that they process I-130. it only shows I-485, N-400, and N-600. I've also sent a email to my congressman describing my situation and ask for help. Will that really work?

[o@s 3]

Hello,

I got married to my wife on 10-29-12 in India. She is a Indian citizen. I am a US citizen. On 11-14-12, I sent out my I-130 submission form. I received my notification on 11-19-12 with my case number. My case number started with MSC which tells me that my file will be in NBC (national benefit center). it has been 8 months now and my status still says "Initial Review". I've called customer service, and only information i been getting out of them is same as online.

I've ran into many people on blogs with their cases getting approved in less then 8 months.

Is my situation normal? is there any reason why they are taking so long? should i be worrying? is there any steps i need to take at this time? does anyone have idea on how long it will still take?

Please HELP me!!!

I feel your pain ..I have the same problem .the first week of august will be 8 months for me too .and this morning I wen to an info pass and they told me that they process the month of October means another 2 months for me .SOOOO bad

[Mohmedraza 0]

I feel your pain ..I have the same problem .the first week of august will be 8 months for me too .and this morning I wen to an info pass and they told me that they process the month of October means another 2 months for me .SOOOO bad

When did u submitted ur file? And what office are service center is ur file in? Which local office did u visit to find out thAt they processed October ??

Btw thank you all for being so helpful and taking a time out to reply.

Edited July 23, 2013 by Mohmedraza

[Mohmedraza 0]

When did u submitted ur file? And what office are service center is ur file in? Which local office did u visit to find out thAt they processed October ??

Btw thank you all for being so helpful and taking a time out to reply.

[o@s 3]

When did u submitted ur file? And what office are service center is ur file in? Which local office did u visit to find out thAt they processed October ??

Btw thank you all for being so helpful and taking a time out to reply.

on December 2012.my file is in Washington local office

[Mohmedraza 0]

Was it in NBC before it got transferred to Washington???

[The Mean Lady 604]

Was it in NBC before it got transferred to Washington???

Yes

[makebalayesarr 9]

More patience.......mine just got approved yesterday after 12 months and 3 days

.

[MRSFULLER 0]

I know what you are feeling. Its coming. We got our approval notice after nine months.