Aug 2013 I-130 filers

[festamati89 40]

Hey guys was at school and work all day any approvals or any movement today

Btw anyone know how many days .....it fakes till. I find where we were transferred to

[Ryan&Joanna 44]

I just googled it for you and it seems that yes...it is a high fraud country sometimes it doesn't really make a difference tho..I wouldn't worry too much if you have no red flags

Awww I'm trying to google myself but all i come up with is migration to Australia! I bet Malaysia is marked for terrorism or something like that! What kind of red flags are we talking about?

[nightingalejules 678]

Awww I'm trying to google myself but all i come up with is migration to Australia! I bet Malaysia is marked for terrorism or something like that! What kind of red flags are we talking about?

I don't know all the red flag reasons, but most of the ones we hear about are "high fraud countries" - ie a disproportionate number of applicants are in fake relationships, designed only to get green cards. Petitioners from those countries get scrutinized more carefully, require more proof of a bonafide relationship, and are almost never issued visitor visas, especially while an I-130 is being processed.

[No name 88 48]

It looks like it's good to be in July and August. In June the shortest approval time was 250 days with many pushing 300 days. Most of us will be approved before the 200 day mark. I expected 7 months to approval when I started this so I'm happy. It sucks for May; half their ranks are still waiting.

Just found out my case was transferred to California.

[No name 88 48]

I don't know all the red flag reasons, but most of the ones we hear about are "high fraud countries" - ie a disproportionate number of applicants are in fake relationships, designed only to get green cards. Petitioners from those countries get scrutinized more carefully, require more proof of a bonafide relationship, and are almost never issued visitor visas, especially while an I-130 is being processed.

I just got a B2 visa for the wife and I'm in a high fraud country. My Vietnam VJ brother's were surprised as was I but it's not hopeless; a lot depends on your personnel situation. Try, try and try again. I think both spouses going to the interview is the best thing you can do. There is no better evidence of a relationship than having your spouse there.

[Ryan&Joanna 44]

I don't know all the red flag reasons, but most of the ones we hear about are "high fraud countries" - ie a disproportionate number of applicants are in fake relationships, designed only to get green cards. Petitioners from those countries get scrutinized more carefully, require more proof of a bonafide relationship, and are almost never issued visitor visas, especially while an I-130 is being processed.

Thanks nightingalejules

Here's something interesting I found online... http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/red-flags-that-make-uscis-suspect-marriage-fraud.html

We don't have any of those, well except that we don't have children yet

[Lisa y Miguel 62]

APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Got the text at 11;02 for my 129 and 130!!!!

omg omg omg omg omg!!!! Lets go August....NEXT!!!

Aditya...you know the drill baby!!! lol

Edited February 21, 2014 by Lisa y Miguel

[mattawara 19]

NOA2, feels good.

On February 20, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

all data's in the sheet, but NOA1 8/9 and transfered to CSC 2/6.

See you all in the NVC thread

[Azzy92 1]

any transfer today???

Im also an august 30th filer no transfer yet ?

Congrats on everyone thats being approved!

[idaliris 3]

how come noone ever replies back to my questions :/

[New Couple 7]

I-130 -- Approved today at 6:45 PM (Pacific time) from TSC (transferred date 2/7, PD 8/12/2013 ). Thanks for all your help/support and more importantly, the information you all provided is awesome. Thanks to waiting____ for guiding me to come to this August forum.

[nightingalejules 678]

APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Got the text at 11;02 for my 129 and 130!!!!

omg omg omg omg omg!!!! Lets go August....NEXT!!!

Aditya...you know the drill baby!!! lol

Oh my god that's so awesome! Yay!

[Lifehastomoveon 37]

Got approved everyone!!

On February 20, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.

Insane it literally feels so unreal cause the wait was so long.

Grats to everyone else approved as well

Can anyone give me a heads up as to what is next? Like what I should be doing right about now other than dancing from joy lol

Congrats Whats your PD and Transfer date?

[New Couple 7]

Got approved everyone!!

On February 20, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN.

Insane it literally feels so unreal cause the wait was so long.

Grats to everyone else approved as well

Can anyone give me a heads up as to what is next? Like what I should be doing right about now other than dancing from joy lol

CONGRATS !! Mine got approved just today as well. Here are the next steps : http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut

[B & G 200]

Approved guys!!!!

I was driving to work as my phone went 'PING!!!' finally!!!

Email came in at 11:00pm EST which is 6:00am here in Greece!!

So so happy! Hubby doen't know yet.. he goes to bed at 09:30pm EST... its going to be a very nice surprise for him to wake up to!