October 2013 I-130 Filers

[dee&vee 79]

so, i received my NOA1 October 1st, 2013. When I check online or speak to a tier 2 officer, my case is still under initial review. my husband has a tricky case, but is USCIS allowed to just simply never make a decision? it's been almost a year now.

What is tricky about the case? They have to make a decision eventually, it just for some cases it does take them more than a year to do so. File a service request to find out whats the hold up for.

[CDoc 0]

Hi everyone.

Happy to report that we finally had our I-130 approved by USCIS (NOA2) after 10.5 months, three service requests and a congressional inquiry (think that ultimately did the trick, btw). Happy about that, but trying not get our hopes up for a fast NVC process and interview (to keep ourselves from going insane). However, we're wondering how things have been for everyone else via Canadian consular processing. Should we be thinking another 3-4 months or be prepared for a longer wait. Our lawyer is submitting everything NVC needs all at once. Not sure what that means but perhaps you all could shed a little light on that.

Thanks!

[california_luv 56]

Hi everyone.

Happy to report that we finally had our I-130 approved by USCIS (NOA2) after 10.5 months, three service requests and a congressional inquiry (think that ultimately did the trick, btw). Happy about that, but trying not get our hopes up for a fast NVC process and interview (to keep ourselves from going insane). However, we're wondering how things have been for everyone else via Canadian consular processing. Should we be thinking another 3-4 months or be prepared for a longer wait. Our lawyer is submitting everything NVC needs all at once. Not sure what that means but perhaps you all could shed a little light on that.

Thanks!

Big congrats and I am very happy for you! AT LAST!! This process has been teaching some of us the ultimate lesson in patience.

[Gazza7332 0]

Hi Yes I am still waiting and I too feel that I have been lost in the system, as I find it hard to believe that it could take a year to check someone. Neither of us has a criminal record, I got a speeding ticket once and my partner a DUI thats it. I have tried every channel to get some answers but nothing. I wonder what we have in common thats what I am trying to find. Mail me

[dee&vee 79]

Hi everyone.

Happy to report that we finally had our I-130 approved by USCIS (NOA2) after 10.5 months, three service requests and a congressional inquiry (think that ultimately did the trick, btw). Happy about that, but trying not get our hopes up for a fast NVC process and interview (to keep ourselves from going insane). However, we're wondering how things have been for everyone else via Canadian consular processing. Should we be thinking another 3-4 months or be prepared for a longer wait. Our lawyer is submitting everything NVC needs all at once. Not sure what that means but perhaps you all could shed a little light on that.

Thanks!

Congrats!

[TheBigO 18]

Hi everyone!

About to send IV supporting documents.

Police clearance: on the NVC website it says only a photocopy. Spoke with Rep on phone and she said must send original. What have your experiences been? Any checklists for not sending in the original?

:-)

[Colombo123 5]

Hi everyone!

About to send IV supporting documents.

Police clearance: on the NVC website it says only a photocopy. Spoke with Rep on phone and she said must send original. What have your experiences been? Any checklists for not sending in the original?

:-)

Each country is different, my wife is in colombia and we got the police clearance online through a website so it was a print out.

If you can get an original, I recommend sending the original to avoid any checklist, make sure you double check the documents before sending them over to NVC. It's better taking your time than rushing and getting a checklist afterwards

Good Luck!!!

[Cjax 6]

I also just sent in the original police clearance and copy as i did not want to risk a checklist.

[TheBigO 18]

Each country is different, my wife is in colombia and we got the police clearance online through a website so it was a print out.

If you can get an original, I recommend sending the original to avoid any checklist, make sure you double check the documents before sending them over to NVC. It's better taking your time than rushing and getting a checklist afterwards

Good Luck!!!

I will send original and photocopy.

Cheers.

[Luischispas44 0]

Hi guys, I paid my Aos and Iv on August 15 and sent my package to Nvc on sept 5 .. How long do you think it will take to have a case complete?

[OzzyMa 4]

HI NOW IS TAKING 60 DAYS AFTER THEY RECEIVE THE PACKAGE, HOPEFULLY YOU DONT GET A CHECK LIST...

Hi guys, I paid my Aos and Iv on August 15 and sent my package to Nvc on sept 5 .. How long do you think it will take to have a case complete?

[twincletoes 18]

and finally after 170 days from NOA2 we got the case complete update from the nvc ( i called today and the rep told me it was complete yesterday!! )

the rep told me it depends on how busy the embassy is in in Ankara, so i didnt get an answer about how long it takes the nvc to schedule appointment.. does anybody know how long it takes in Ankara??

thank u everybody! and hopefully everyone gets case complete sooon )

[TheBigO 18]

I also just sent in the original police clearance and copy as i did not want to risk a checklist.

Hey Cjax, where are you at with your AOS and IV, DS260 dates? Trying to figure out where I am at in terms of a timeline.

and finally after 170 days from NOA2 we got the case complete update from the nvc ( i called today and the rep told me it was complete yesterday!! )

the rep told me it depends on how busy the embassy is in in Ankara, so i didnt get an answer about how long it takes the nvc to schedule appointment.. does anybody know how long it takes in Ankara??

thank u everybody! and hopefully everyone gets case complete sooon )

What was your NOA2 date?

[Cjax 6]

Hi TheBigO,

Your query was the final push to get me to update my timeline which I have been meaning to do. We are only able to send in the AOS package this weekend due to circumstance and were a bit delayed in getting the IV package in, again due to circumstance.

All updated now.

Hey Cjax, where are you at with your AOS and IV, DS260 dates? Trying to figure out where I am at in terms of a timeline.

What was your NOA2 date?

[twincletoes 18]

Hey Cjax, where are you at with your AOS and IV, DS260 dates? Trying to figure out where I am at in terms of a timeline.

What was your NOA2 date?

NOA2 WAS ON APRIL 7TH 2014