General Questions to understand

[psv042013 0]

Just trying to understand the I130 stand alone process. Not sure what forum to post in. Not applying for AOS/EAD/AP or consular visa yet. Just questions on getting 130 processed/approved.

In general...

After applying, how long does it take to get an approval/RFE or anything?

Is an interview required for only I130 (applied in US/not abroad) stage?

How does one find out if their case is transferred from NBC to a local field office? Any case updates one sees on their files/online? Do you get a notice to let you know. How long before do they usually transfer?

What's the likelihood of getting RFE/Approval if only minimal docs were submitted...like just marriage certificate as supporting documents?

I've read some people say you get interviewed and some say it can be straight approval/denial based on initial submission....

Just trying to understand the process for a stand alone I130 submitted with petitioner (US Citizen) living in US.

[Happytobe 164]

Just trying to understand the I130 stand alone process. Not sure what forum to post in. Not applying for AOS/EAD/AP or consular visa yet. Just questions on getting 130 processed/approved.

In general...

After applying, how long does it take to get an approval/RFE or anything?

It can take 6-12 months, give or take

Is an interview required for only I130 (applied in US/not abroad) stage?

Not sure what you mean by "I130 stage".... There could be an interview for the US petitioner at the USCIS stage, but that is rare. There will always be an interview for the beneficiary after USCIS and after NVC, when the file is transferred to the embassy or consulate

How does one find out if their case is transferred from NBC to a local field office? Any case updates one sees on their files/online? Do you get a notice to let you know. How long before do they usually transfer?

Our file was transferred after about 2 months. I called USCIS occasionally and asked if it had been transferred and when

What's the likelihood of getting RFE/Approval if only minimal docs were submitted...like just marriage certificate as supporting documents?

According to the officer I spoke to at my local office, they are requiring proof such as chat logs, pictures, passport stamps. When they first started getting transferred they would send a NOID or NOIR rather than an RFE request... I think that may still be happening from time-to-time

I've read some people say you get interviewed and some say it can be straight approval/denial based on initial submission....

Occasionally, there is a denial at the USCIS stage based on original submission but usually they will give time to correct what is missing. Do an advanced Search for "USCIS stage denials" or something like that. Many, not all, questions can be answered with that advanced search option as they have been asked many times before

Just trying to understand the process for a stand alone I130 submitted with petitioner (US Citizen) living in US.

Good Luck!

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Edited August 13, 2013 by Happytobe