September 2013 I-130 Filers

[VNBCI130 94]

Not yet. I guess I'm at the bottom of the pile. Though if they are inverting the pile by scanning all files one by one in order, I will soon be back on top! Muahahaha!!!

Just what I thought! I wouldnt be surprised if they are actually doing that?

I think what they do these days is compile all remaining files from Apr through Aug, toss all of them in the air and then process the first ones that they pick up from the floor

[dhavalskyhawk 12]

Hello to everyone,

A couple of days ago, I got notification that my case is being transferred. Just a while ago I got another notification

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN


Your Case Status: Initial Review


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.

What does this mean???

[BOS_LHR 829]

I imagine a wall covered with all of our passport photos, and employees playing darts every morning to see whose lucky day it is!

[Ingrid28 69]

You were transferred

[BOS_LHR 829]

Dec 29 transfer to NSC reporting an approval now too Progress!

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Dec 29 transfer to NSC reporting an approval now too Progress!

Second one today. Yay!

I hope the flood has just started

[skippyman111 20]

Hello all. Urbangirluk's hubby here. I'm hoping that we will be transferred on Monday - and not to the NSC !!! From what i've been told, they are slower than molasses !

[bdrew612 1,071]

For people receiving multiple e-mails about a transfer, there is a glitch in their system. The first e-mail was the transfer e-mail, the other two were stating I was transferred to a local office (this is NOT the case). The last e-mail I got stated my case had been transferred and is now being processed.

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOUR CASE IS: you have 2 options. The first is to wait for the letter from USCIS, the second is to call USCIS. If you want to call, here is my suggestion, and it has worked for a few of us on here

Call 1-800-375-5283. You must be the petitioner, USCIS will not speak with the beneficiary. Option 1 for English. Then option 2. Option 1 to enter your receipt number (enter your receipt number). Then press 3 to get connected to a customer service agent.

The first agent you speak with will not know any specifics about your case. What the agent will do is simply read what is on the screen (the same screen we're looking at when we check our case status online). When you get the agent on the phone, feign ignorance about your case. "I just got three e-mails about my case being transferred and I'm really confused". The agent will read the screen, at which point you can say "So where did my case go? Why is it going to the local office? I've never heard of I-130s going to the local office? Is there something wrong with my file?" The agent will likely re-read the screen. At this point, simply request to be transferred to a Tier 2 agent who can provide more specifics on your case.

If the agent you're speaking to is a jerk face and won't transfer you, hang up and try again

Once you're transferred, you'll get an obnoxious hold time, you can request a call back - there's a prompt that will walk you through that process. The Tier 2 agent will call you back. Start the same conversation again "I'm confused, where's my case going. I keep getting e-mails that my case is being transferred. Is there something wrong". The agent should let you know where it went.

The petitions are not being transferred to Lee's Summit. That's where they've been. Do not accept this as an answer from the customer service agent. If this is all too much for you, relax. You'll get a nice pretty letter from USCIS soon telling you where it went, but for impatient people like me, try the tactic listed above. Play dumb, but be firm in getting an answer. This is your petition, you have every right to know where it is.

Since I know this response will get lost in this thread, I'll happily re-post from time to time when people have questions about where the transfer is

[BOS_LHR 829]

Second one today. Yay!

I hope the flood has just started

Make that three!

[urbangirluk 73]

Hello all. Urbangirluk's hubby here. I'm hoping that we will be transferred on Monday - and not to the NSC !!! From what i've been told, they are slower than molasses !

Hello hubby dearest

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Hello all. Urbangirluk's hubby here. I'm hoping that we will be transferred on Monday - and not to the NSC !!! From what i've been told, they are slower than molasses !

Hello!

Fingers crossed, guys

Make that three!

[stackeria 280]

Make that three!

Four!

[VNBCI130 94]

Hello!

Fingers crossed, guys

Woohooo...some excitement there..

On a side note, can I ask you which documents you sent along with your i130? I only sent one proof of bonafide relationship which was letter from a foreign bank stating we have a joint account together. Also - I read somewhere else sometimes they ask for original marriage certificate...I made a photocopy myself and sent it to them as per i130 instructions...I hope they don't send me any RFEs

[urbangirluk 73]

Make that three!

Four!

Whoop! Rockin' and rollin'

[bdrew612 1,071]

Woohooo...some excitement there..

On a side note, can I ask you which documents you sent along with your i130? I only sent one proof of bonafide relationship which was letter from a foreign bank stating we have a joint account together. Also - I read somewhere else sometimes they ask for original marriage certificate...I made a photocopy myself and sent it to them as per i130 instructions...I hope they don't send me any RFEs

Never ever ever send USCIS originals, so you did the right thing by sending in a photo copy. I know at the NVC stage they want a certified or original of the marriage certificate, but I've not heard of anyone getting an RFE asking for the original. I hope they don't do that!