I-130 November Filers

[Cathymac 60]

I've done a very loose draft. I'm trying to get my flat tidy because the missus is arriving Saturday for two weeks All comments and suggestions welcome. I've tried not to sound too angry at this stage but that's just me. Let's see if we can come up with something more definitive that covers all issues:

Dear

I am a November 2013 i-130 filer for a CR1/IR1 visa and I am shocked at the wait times at USCIS. After promising to get times down to 5 months by May 2014, they worked fast to try and approve this goal but there has been a severe slow down in processing applications. Many filers who are over the 6 month mark are being informed they cannot yet file service requests because they are still within normal processing times.

A representative sample from the Visa Journey website reveals that CSC approved no December 2013 or February 2014 applications but has completed January and is working on March and April. NBC is less than halfway through November while TSC have approved less than 50% since September 2013. Although they do appear to be actively working on April 2014. VSC, on average, are approving less than 50% each month but have approved more applications in January 2014 than August 2013.

The only conclusion that can be drawn here is that USCIS are manipulating the figures at the expense of earlier filers. I was under the impression that applications were looked at in order of priority date. How can people plan for the future when they have no idea when, what is after all only the start of a long process, their i-130s will be approved? Is it fair that some people could be waiting 9 months while others wait as little as a month for no other reason than USCIS needs to show stakeholders it has cut the wait time?

I know you understand that this is a very painful process as we are separated from loved ones for months on end. For those with children it is exceptionally hard. I am bringing this to your attention because I feel so powerless in this situation, which is not aided by the fact that information from USCIS on the processing time frame varies from one call to the next.

I would appreciate your assistance in any way possible to urge USCIS to adjudicate cases on a first come, first served basis and to recognise the pain and stress (emotionally and financially) that i-103 filers feel on a daily basis.

Yours,

in frustration,

[thedude6752000 360]

Umm let me see what I can do.

[Jeliica 10]

So out of sheer aggravation I put in a service request saying that I got approved and never received my notice. I only did this because they won't let me put in a request so early. So I got an email saying:

Recently, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your case to notify us you never received an approval notice. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.

Your case is currently pending and will be worked in the date order that it received and that is the reason you have not received an approval notice up to this time. However, your case is currently being reviewed by an adjudicator and you should be receiving correspondence about your case shortly. NOTE: Please be sure you are registered to receive mail at the address listed on your petition. Your name must be physically placed on the mailbox. Keep the U.S. Postal service informed as to who resides at your address, especially when people with different last names receive mail at a specified address. This and failure to submit address changes are the two main reasons mail is returned to us as undeliverable.

[Ingrid28 69]

someone in the Nebraska thread posted that they got approved today, their PD is November 04, 2013

[thedude6752000 360]

someone in the Nebraska thread posted that they got approved today, their PD is November 04, 2013

His name was Chiarore, added him to the spreadsheet. Could someone who knows Google docs put him in the right place?

[Ingrid28 69]

His name was Chiarore, added him to the spreadsheet. Could someone who knows Google docs put him in the right place?

I added him already

[TeaCup 65]

It didn't say. The email said exactly what you would see on the website. Something was mailed out, follow the instructions, blah, blah blah. I'm going to be 45 in August. My wife and I would like to have at least one child. Needless to say I would rather not be going to a high school graduation with a Hov-a-round scooter. This has already taken too long, way too long. Particularly when the number of people who qualify for expedited processing seem to outnumber those who don't. This is one of those times, and those times are growing much more frequent, when my patriotism and love of country are seriously put to the test.

I see, is there any way you can even visit your wife until this is all over? I truly feel for you and everyone else!

I've done a very loose draft. I'm trying to get my flat tidy because the missus is arriving Saturday for two weeks All comments and suggestions welcome. I've tried not to sound too angry at this stage but that's just me. Let's see if we can come up with something more definitive that covers all issues:

Dear

I am a November 2013 i-130 filer for a CR1/IR1 visa and I am shocked at the wait times at USCIS. After promising to get times down to 5 months by May 2014, they worked fast to try and approve this goal but there has been a severe slow down in processing applications. Many filers who are over the 6 month mark are being informed they cannot yet file service requests because they are still within normal processing times.

A representative sample from the Visa Journey website reveals that CSC approved no December 2013 or February 2014 applications but has completed January and is working on March and April. NBC is less than halfway through November while TSC have approved less than 50% since September 2013. Although they do appear to be actively working on April 2014. VSC, on average, are approving less than 50% each month but have approved more applications in January 2014 than August 2013.

The only conclusion that can be drawn here is that USCIS are manipulating the figures at the expense of earlier filers. I was under the impression that applications were looked at in order of priority date. How can people plan for the future when they have no idea when, what is after all only the start of a long process, their i-130s will be approved? Is it fair that some people could be waiting 9 months while others wait as little as a month for no other reason than USCIS needs to show stakeholders it has cut the wait time?

I know you understand that this is a very painful process as we are separated from loved ones for months on end. For those with children it is exceptionally hard. I am bringing this to your attention because I feel so powerless in this situation, which is not aided by the fact that information from USCIS on the processing time frame varies from one call to the next.

I would appreciate your assistance in any way possible to urge USCIS to adjudicate cases on a first come, first served basis and to recognise the pain and stress (emotionally and financially) that i-103 filers feel on a daily basis.

Yours,

in frustration,

Very good!

[Deep35472 130]

Here is our I-130 filers Facebook group if someone wants to join us..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1448412012059417/1475282536039031/?notif_t=group_comment

[mdzcpa 58]

I hope this is a forbearance for everyone here in the November thread, but 10 minutes ago I just received an email that said USCIS has approved! I'm in shock but obviously thrilled.

I know many have seen the standard email, but I ill post mine below in case others want to see the specifics.

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: SRC14900XXXXX

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

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On May 8, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[mdzcpa 58]

I cannot help but wonder if it was my calling, my ranting in this thread, or just blind luck. But in any event as I move through to the NVC I will remain tight on this thread and be lending support to all my November friends.

[mangool 13]

mdzcpa....congrats! That is wonderful news! Best of luck

[Ingrid28 69]

Congratulations

[Bradrean 15]

I really need your guys' advice. I'm at my wits end. Here's the thing :

I'm abroad with hubby in Australia

I've been here since July 2013 and my visa here expires this July 2014

I really want to go home but don't want to be separated

What do you think about us going home next month TOGETHER to US with return tickets to Australia? We could spend three months in US then come back to AU for his interview (I can get a tourist visa when this one expires).

Do any of you have spouses visiting the US? How is boarder control? Have any of you gotten sent back on arrival?

I know this is expensive but I've had it. I don't care about money.

I'm terrified that we will get to US with proof of pending I-130 and return tix and they still turn us down and send him back.

Help please!!!

[thedude6752000 360]

I really need your guys' advice. I'm at my wits end. Here's the thing :

I'm abroad with hubby in Australia

I've been here since July 2013 and my visa here expires this July 2014

I really want to go home but don't want to be separated

What do you think about us going home next month TOGETHER to US with return tickets to Australia? We could spend three months in US then come back to AU for his interview (I can get a tourist visa when this one expires).

Do any of you have spouses visiting the US? How is boarder control? Have any of you gotten sent back on arrival?

I know this is expensive but I've had it. I don't care about money.

I'm terrified that we will get to US with proof of pending I-130 and return tix and they still turn us down and send him back.

Help please!!!

It's totally possible they would turn her back. I would. You can try though. Be prepared to buy her a ticket back the same day you land, they make you pay for it. There are no guarantees.

[Tala202 27]

I really need your guys' advice. I'm at my wits end. Here's the thing :

I'm abroad with hubby in Australia

I've been here since July 2013 and my visa here expires this July 2014

I really want to go home but don't want to be separated

What do you think about us going home next month TOGETHER to US with return tickets to Australia? We could spend three months in US then come back to AU for his interview (I can get a tourist visa when this one expires).

Do any of you have spouses visiting the US? How is boarder control? Have any of you gotten sent back on arrival?

I know this is expensive but I've had it. I don't care about money.

I'm terrified that we will get to US with proof of pending I-130 and return tix and they still turn us down and send him back.

Help please!!!

If you leave together he will almost certainly get denied based on what I've read. Your best bet would be to go ahead and have him join you at a separate time. Their usual problem with I-130s is that if you don't have your NOA2 yet, you may get rejected while in the US and decide to stay.. but if you are past that you have a better chance.. with a set interview date, you're pretty much good. Just make sure he has a lot of proof that he'll return to AU.