I-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

[smileorange 0]

I was able to contact USCIS and got Tier-2 (Immigration Officer) on the line. He asked few questions, and I asked whether they have any status update on my case. He said he has none and the file is still at NBC pending. I asked him the reason why I can't locate my case status online and he said the system is not functioning (I am sure it hasn't been functioning since long before I filed for I-130).

I asked him how long this process is going to take and he said it is now taking 9+ months or so to process it at NBC. I guess this has been going on for a long time as even my cousin who filed for I-130 mentioned to me that it had taken him nearly a year to get everything sorted and so did my friend (both filed within the last 2 years). This is a slap to folks who get married, it's quite frustrating as my wife and I have been together only about a month in total.

I guess I will be spending my money in other countries so that we can travel together and at least have a chance to meet! USA doesn't want me to spend in it's home country, hehe.

It took me 8 months to get my petition approved. I filed January 2013 and it was approved just last Friday (the 13th). If you've been waiting for 6 months or more I would suggest contacting your representative in Congress.

[MVD 6]

It took me 8 months to get my petition approved. I filed January 2013 and it was approved just last Friday (the 13th). If you've been waiting for 6 months or more I would suggest contacting your representative in Congress.

Yes, I already got a PDF file to submit the request to one of the Illinois senator(s) which I will be doing that later today or tomorrow and also contact the congressman as well. BTW, congratulations to you from both of us!

[Serpent Dragon ZX 6]

Just got off the phone with the nicest woman... She gave me information...

1.) If your going to call ANY Tier 2 Immigration Officers, don't call Monday, or Tuesdays. It's very busy, and long wait times. Call around Thursday-Friday.

2.) Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC. But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

3.) As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so. For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

4.) When questioned about getting transferred to a field office... She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point. If your spouse is here, it could possibly be transferred to a field office, but it's at their decision. Shouldn't delay it too much, since they would try to keep it within processing times. She was mainly referring to my case, and said she couldn't directly speak for other's applications and petitions.

My wife and I applied in May, and she is currently outside the U.S.

Was given a processing time of around November - December... Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

[aryann 0]

Just got off the phone with the nicest woman... She gave me information...

1.) If your going to call ANY Tier 2 Immigration Officers, don't call Monday, or Tuesdays. It's very busy, and long wait times. Call around Thursday-Friday.

2.) Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC. But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

3.) As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so. For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

4.) When questioned about getting transferred to a field office... She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point. If your spouse is here, it could possibly be transferred to a field office, but it's at their decision. Shouldn't delay it too much, since they would try to keep it within processing times. She was mainly referring to my case, and said she couldn't directly speak for other's applications and petitions.

My wife and I applied in May, and she is currently outside the U.S.

Was given a processing time of around November - December... Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

You are right. I heard from quite a few places/sources that the march filers should see approvals soon (in the coming weeks).

However I still wrote a letter to my senator today.

Lets hope for the best.

[smileorange 0]

Yes, I already got a PDF file to submit the request to one of the Illinois senator(s) which I will be doing that later today or tomorrow and also contact the congressman as well. BTW, congratulations to you from both of us!

I see you like the movie Gladiator! It's my favorite! ;-) **hint, your signature***

Edited September 16, 2013 by smileorange

[Serpent Dragon ZX 6]

They also told me to call every 2-3 weeks or so, to get updates. She said keep calling, and DON'T wait for status updates through e-mail and text. She put some service request in on my file also to be processed or something. Not sure what it was all about, but she said keep calling about my I-130, and wished me luck for me, and my wife. Much better then the ####### that hung up on me a few days ago for no reason.

[LoveMyTico 999]

Just got off the phone with the nicest woman... She gave me information...

1.) If your going to call ANY Tier 2 Immigration Officers, don't call Monday, or Tuesdays. It's very busy, and long wait times. Call around Thursday-Friday.

2.) Processing times for I-130 (CR-1) Applications and Petitions, is 6-8 months at the NBC. But they are slowly starting to get through them quicker, and quicker.

3.) As of now, if your wife is outside the U.S., and if you submitted sometime in March, your application should be processed in this next month or so. For me it was May, and she said since my wife is not adjusting status, or in the U.S., it looks like around November, early December by her computer.

4.) When questioned about getting transferred to a field office... She said that she wasn't sure who relayed the information, it's not correct, but if your wife/husband is outside the U.S., it's staying right at the NBC, and getting processed there, but should go quicker once it's at that point. If your spouse is here, it could possibly be transferred to a field office, but it's at their decision. Shouldn't delay it too much, since they would try to keep it within processing times. She was mainly referring to my case, and said she couldn't directly speak for other's applications and petitions.

My wife and I applied in May, and she is currently outside the U.S.

Was given a processing time of around November - December... Then, it's off to the NVC stage if accepted, which seems like everything is in order anyways.

you just gave me some hope. Sounds like you got to talk to a really nice rep.... for once.

I was told the same thing about being transferred but people on this site still insist that they are transferring so I stopped mentioning it. I am April 12th so do you think it is too soon to hope for late October/early November? I was just talking to my husband an hour ago planning my trip for the week of Thanksgiving. NOW WHAT DO I DO????? I hate to put out money for a ticket and have to fly back a few weeks later... Don't get me wrong, any time I get to spend with him is fine...its the financial part that will kill me. and to make things worse.... flying to Costa Rica in December is like paying double... after waiting all this time, I would hate for the delay to be due to airline prices.

Edited September 16, 2013 by LoveMyTico

[LoveMyTico 999]

You are right. I heard from quite a few places/sources that the march filers should see approvals soon (in the coming weeks).

However I still wrote a letter to my senator today.

Lets hope for the best.

I wish there was a "LIKE" button on this site.... LOL LOL

[Serpent Dragon ZX 6]

Well, this is for the I-130 to get accepted, and processed. The next stage is supposed to be the NVC, or National Visa Center step... Thats where you get the next requirements ready, and get ready for the interview in the next 3 or so months. But don't forget, it could take a few months to get process completely at the NVC too, but not nearly as long as this first step, getting the I-130 approved. Go, see your husband, have your trip, have fun. You still have a little time. I'm planning on going to Thailand to be with my wife after Christmas. Maybe around Valentine's Day. If it's close to her date to come back, or interview, I'll just hold out, and go meet her, and travel back together. We lived together for almost 7 months before she left... Every morning, every day, and every night spent together, constant physical and emotional contact... We can't wait to be together again too. I can't wait to meet her family also. This lady on the phone, just gave me such hope. On top of getting our no objection letter submitted, I can't be happier right now.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I've been to CR Feb, March, May and August so far this year. I can't go too long without seeing him. I was thrown off today because I thought Thanksgiving was always the 3rd Thursday of November.... this year it is the last Thursday.. So now I have to re-think my trip. I wish I could go in Oct, but I have no more vacation days left. I was going to use the 2 thanksgiving days and then wait for my time to accrue . I get 4 hours every 2 weeks. That would mean I only have to eat one day of pay.

Everything is CR pretty much shuts down the last 2 weeks in December. I hate to get caught up in the holiday mess at the embassy..UGHHHHH

[Serpent Dragon ZX 6]

Ah, got ya. I see. Thats why I planned for after the holidays. Closer to a date me and my wife can be sure of, plan more things out (I plan to be there with her for 2 weeks to a month, between plane, hotel, and food), and I also need to be here for my kids during christmas. All my wife cares about is being together in the end... This waiting has done nothing but make our feelings stronger. I can't wait to get off the plane, and touch her.

[Parrish77 3]

They also told me to call every 2-3 weeks or so, to get updates. She said keep calling, and DON'T wait for status updates through e-mail and text. She put some service request in on my file also to be processed or something. Not sure what it was all about, but she said keep calling about my I-130, and wished me luck for me, and my wife. Much better then the ####### that hung up on me a few days ago for no reason.

Can you tell me what number you are calling? Thanks so much!

[LoveMyTico 999]

Ah, got ya. I see. Thats why I planned for after the holidays. Closer to a date me and my wife can be sure of, plan more things out (I plan to be there with her for 2 weeks to a month, between plane, hotel, and food), and I also need to be here for my kids during christmas. All my wife cares about is being together in the end... This waiting has done nothing but make our feelings stronger. I can't wait to get off the plane, and touch her.

I wish I could stay more than 9 days. I have kids here and I can't get that much time off at work. I could do my job from home.. My job rolled out a policy where you can work from home. I was thinking I could work it out where I can work from his house if it can be set up... My husband doesn't have internet in his house. I don't know if my company would let me work internationally though.... I have so many things going around in my head...HAHAHA if the USCIS would do their job, I wouldn't have to think so much !!

[Serpent Dragon ZX 6]

Can you tell me what number you are calling? Thanks so much!

Call the main line... National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 The Tier 2 Immigration Officer also called me back from that number. I think they are transferred between departments to mask their actual number, to prevent people from calling them directly... I could have stayed on hold, and waited in line, but decided to choose the call back option, and see if a different number popped up when they called... Nope. Same one. Hah! So much for thinking I could be sneaky...

Edited September 17, 2013 by Serpent Dragon ZX

[Parrish77 3]

Call the main line... National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 The Tier 2 Immigration Officer also called me back from that number. I think they are transferred between departments to mask their actual number, to prevent people from calling them directly... I could have stayed on hold, and waited in line, but decided to choose the call back option, and see if a different number popped up when they called... Nope. Same one. Hah! So much for thinking I could be sneaky...

Thanks so much!