I-130 Questions

[bobby299 1]

I believe that I am posting this in the correct forum, I apologize if not, I just joined this site today. My wife and I filed our i-130 and it was received 7/29/13. My lawyer is very reputable in my area, and I am confident that we have provided all the necessary information. His office states that there is really no way to quote an accurate timeframe since the USCIS website does not provide that information for applications filed with thei Chicago location. Could anyone potentially offer me some helpful information in regards to processing times (recent) for these types of visas? I am no very knowledgeable on this subject, but I do know that it needs to be processed by USCIS, NVC, and then the Georgian Embassy. Any help would be appreciated.

[Mark88 183]

If you are an USC the processing time will be somewhere between 6-12 months, if you're a LPR 2-3 years. Sometimes shorter, sometimes alot longer.

The foreign embassy will NOT be involved in any way with the USCIS I-130 process.

[bobby299 1]

If you are an USC the processing time will be somewhere between 6-12 months, if you're a LPR 2-3 years. Sometimes shorter, sometimes alot longer.

The foreign embassy will NOT be involved in any way with the USCIS I-130 process.

Sorry if I come across as ignorant, but I would just like to confirm. USC is an acronym for United States Citizen (which I am)? Also, the quoted estimate of 6-12 months would involve the entire process from start to finish, or only the processing conducted by the USCIS? If the latter, approximately how long would the last 2 phases of the process typically take?

[Silvietta86 2]

My husband (a USC) sent the I-130 to USCIS in Chicago at the beginning of January, I had the interview and medical examination at the consulate in Italy at the beginning of August and my visa has been immediately approved, I had it on my passport the day after the interview.

[bobby299 1]

My husband (a USC) sent the I-130 to USCIS in Chicago at the beginning of January, I had the interview and medical examination at the consulate in Italy at the beginning of August and my visa has been immediately approved, I had it on my passport the day after the interview.

So you were basically allowed to enter the United States with your visa approximately 7 months after the USCIS received your i-130 application?

Edited October 15, 2013 by bobby299

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Sorry if I come across as ignorant, but I would just like to confirm. USC is an acronym for United States Citizen (which I am)? Also, the quoted estimate of 6-12 months would involve the entire process from start to finish, or only the processing conducted by the USCIS? If the latter, approximately how long would the last 2 phases of the process typically take?

Yes, USC stands for United States Citizen.

No, 6-12 is just for this I-130 approval... Add 3-5 months from the approval (NOA2) for NVC stage and interview.

You filed in July so your file is at NBC/ Overland Park, KS. They were supposed to become fully operational by the end of September. We don't know if they actually have or not...

My husband (a USC) sent the I-130 to USCIS in Chicago at the beginning of January, I had the interview and medical examination at the consulate in Italy at the beginning of August and my visa has been immediately approved, I had it on my passport the day after the interview.

Where was your case processed? NBC or local office?

[bobby299 1]

Yes, USC stands for United States Citizen.

No, 6-12 is just for this I-130 approval... Add 3-5 months from the approval (NOA2) for NVC stage and interview.

You filed in July so your file is at NBC/ Overland Park, KS. They were supposed to become fully operational by the end of September. We don't know if they actually have or not...

Where was your case processed? NBC or local office?

That is very disappointing. I was really hoping the process would move along faster...

[Silvietta86 2]

So you were basically allowed to enter the United States with your visa approximately 7 months after the USCIS received your i-130 application?

exactly

[KinaNKev 5]

I'm a USC and today marks my 7th month wait for my I130????

[bobby299 1]

Yes, USC stands for United States Citizen.

No, 6-12 is just for this I-130 approval... Add 3-5 months from the approval (NOA2) for NVC stage and interview.

You filed in July so your file is at NBC/ Overland Park, KS. They were supposed to become fully operational by the end of September. We don't know if they actually have or not...

Where was your case processed? NBC or local office?

Sorry, I forgot to finish that post. How would I find out where the case was processed? Would the USCIS site provide that information?

exactly

Did he file here in the United States? I was asked by another user if I filed at an "NBC" or "local office". Which did you use?

[Nick4all 5]

That is very disappointing. I was really hoping the process would move along faster...

It's all depends on how busy they are. I would suggest keep calling USCIS once you submit your I-130 and ask for 2nd tier support instead of talking to Customer Services who gives you same information that you check online. 2nd tier support is an actual Immigration Officer who can give you detail information. Keep pushing them by calling every week. If you don't hear back from USCIS for I-130 Approval within 3-4 months then start involving your state senator's and congressman. This helps sometimes to get you approved after. My whole process get finished in 8-10 months.

[bobby299 1]

It's all depends on how busy they are. I would suggest keep calling USCIS once you submit your I-130 and ask for 2nd tier support instead of talking to Customer Services who gives you same information that you check online. 2nd tier support is an actual Immigration Officer who can give you detail information. Keep pushing them by calling every week. If you don't hear back from USCIS for I-130 Approval within 3-4 months then start involving your state senator's and congressman. This helps sometimes to get you approved after. My whole process get finished in 8-10 months.

Good to know. It does seem that customer service is relatively useless. I contacted my congressman's office, and was told that there was nothing they could do to help me. I will wait a bit longer and contact my senator, who is up to re-election in 2014 (maybe that will help?) and try to expedite the process. Thanks for the tips.

[Nick4all 5]

That is very disappointing. I was really hoping the process would move along faster...

Follow this topic. you can ask all questions regarding I-130 until you get approval. There are others who applied at same time as you who also following this topics. You will get better idea when people start getting approved if you follow it.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/447361-aug-2013-i-130-filers/

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Sorry, I forgot to finish that post. How would I find out where the case was processed? Would the USCIS site provide that information?

Just check your NOA1 hard copy Left corner at the bottom of the page.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Good to know. It does seem that customer service is relatively useless. I contacted my congressman's office, and was told that there was nothing they could do to help me. I will wait a bit longer and contact my senator, who is up to re-election in 2014 (maybe that will help?) and try to expedite the process. Thanks for the tips.

They won't do anything until you hit a 6 month mark...

exactly

Silvietta, could you tell us where was your case processed? It should say on your NOA2 hard copy

That is very disappointing. I was really hoping the process would move along faster...

Well, there is hope that NBC/Kansas will start working soon and will be adjudicating fast.

They've got petitions piled up all the way from the beginning of May.