Filed i-130 Been 2 months 21 days

[ermacdude999 0]

Hi everyone, was trying to look at the processing times, and I will continue to do so, but I was wondering if it is normal for i-130(cr1) to be taking 2 months and 21 days after NOA 1 without further notification?

I signed up for e notifications online and am still waiting. We are going through the USCIS National Benefits Center btw.

Any info would be great.

Thanks

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[Kaylara 814]

Yes, it's normal. I've been waiting 9 months so far for our NOA2.

[JRF 117]

Hi everyone, was trying to look at the processing times, and I will continue to do so, but I was wondering if it is normal for i-130(cr1) to be taking 2 months and 21 days after NOA 1 without further notification?

I signed up for e notifications online and am still waiting. We are going through the USCIS National Benefits Center btw.

Any info would be great.

Thanks

This is not at all unusual - absent an RFE you shouldn't expect to hear anything until your NOA-2 (absent notification of a file transfer) in 6+ months. Hopefully your wait will be shorter and not longer, but that's a good expectation to set. So, settle in for a bit of a wait and use the time to prepare for a running start when you hit the NVC phase.

Best of luck!

[Nobby7 30]

Nice to see another Peruvian petition... I filed in July and still patiently waiting the NOA2

[ermacdude999 0]

This is not at all unusual - absent an RFE you shouldn't expect to hear anything until your NOA-2 (absent notification of a file transfer) in 6+ months. Hopefully your wait will be shorter and not longer, but that's a good expectation to set. So, settle in for a bit of a wait and use the time to prepare for a running start when you hit the NVC phase.

Best of luck!

Yes, it's normal. I've been waiting 9 months so far for our NOA2.

Ok maybe I am confused, but we sent in the packet. Received the Form I-797 and email, which I think is NOA-1 if I'm not wrong.

We havent heard anything more in 2 months and 21 days. I keep checking online and the case status says Initial Review.

Are you saying it will be another 4 months before we hear anything and have to send in more papers? I hope not. I checked the processing times between National Benefits Center and Peru and minimum time is 5 months to Interview and Average time is 8 months.

What do you guys think?

[ermacdude999 0]

Nice to see another Peruvian petition... I filed in July and still patiently waiting the NOA2

Oh I see, so you went through the same Chicago National Benefits Center and it took 5 months for them to move it to the next phase after receiving the I-797?

[Nobby7 30]

Ok maybe I am confused, but we sent in the packet. Received the Form I-797 and email, which I think is NOA-1 if I'm not wrong.

We havent heard anything more in 2 months and 21 days. I keep checking online and the case status says Initial Review.

Are you saying it will be another 4 months before we hear anything and have to send in more papers? I hope not. I checked the processing times between National Benefits Center and Peru and minimum time is 5 months to Interview and Average time is 8 months.

What do you guys think?

Unfortunately, it may be more than 4 months. Long-story short, there is a "delay" in processing times and petitions are being transferred to other services centers to help speed up the process. Right now, based on approvals being reported in the VisaJourney community, it seems that USCIS is getting around to completing April petitions. There have been a couple of May and July petitions approved as well.

There are cases that are expedited, but those are under special circumstances.

[ermacdude999 0]

Unfortunately, it may be more than 4 months. Long-story short, there is a "delay" in processing times and petitions are being transferred to other services centers to help speed up the process. Right now, based on approvals being reported in the VisaJourney community, it seems that USCIS is getting around to completing April petitions. There have been a couple of May and July petitions approved as well.

There are cases that are expedited, but those are under special circumstances.

I see. Well it is good to see another Peruvian petition!

So what is the next thing I should be looking for after the first NOA? Also, does anyone have a link to the page that shows the order of things?

Is there something in between NOA 1 and NOA 2?

Also, how long do you estimate that it will take from start to finish to bring your spouse over to the US?

Edited December 21, 2013 by ermacdude999

[Nobby7 30]

I see. Well it is good to see another Peruvian petition!

So what is the next thing I should be looking for after the first NOA? Also, does anyone have a link to the page that shows the order of things?

Is there something in between NOA 1 and NOA 2?

Also, how long do you estimate that it will take from start to finish to bring your spouse over to the US?

Do you know about the timeline feature here on VisaJourney? You should fill it out because it will help others answer your questions as well.

Here is a link that shows petitions for the NBC:

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=2&visa=3&scenter=4&option=3&sortby=2

In between the NOA1 and NOA2, it is possible that you can get an RFE (Request for Evidence), which means someone is working your petition and they need more information to complete it. You may also be transferred to another service center, as many are transferred to help with the delay in processing (you mentioned your petition is at the NBC).

Right now, based on what I've been "studying" here on the forum, I estimate that my entire process will be completed by March or April 2014, and I filed in July of this year.

Edited December 21, 2013 by Nobby7

[etrangais 947]

Right now, there is nothing to do! just hang in there in wait! we should see some improvement after the holidays are over and everybody is back to there offices!

Don't be surprised if you have to wait 6+ months!

Good luck to all

[Cathi 5,755]

I see. Well it is good to see another Peruvian petition!

So what is the next thing I should be looking for after the first NOA? Also, does anyone have a link to the page that shows the order of things?

Is there something in between NOA 1 and NOA 2?

Also, how long do you estimate that it will take from start to finish to bring your spouse over to the US?

average from start to finish right now is approximately 1 year

Edited December 21, 2013 by mimolicious

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Yes, it's been over 2 months for us. I'm expecting to wait approx. 10 months just for the I-130 to be approved. In the meantime I am saving as much of my earnings as I can before making the big move!

Edited December 21, 2013 by Ketsuban

[dirk_diggler 107]

prepare for the NVC in the meantime

[etrangais 947]

prepare for the NVC in the meantime

That is a good advise!

Actually I already have both our birth certificates, our marriage certificate and my divorce degree translated and ready.

I also already filled the NVC forms, ready to be printed and signed and I have my tax transcripts ready for the last three years

Only forms left are police and court certificates since they expire in 6 months (at least the police certificate does).

Good luck everybody