Jump to content
bobby299

I-130 Approved in 5 Days at CSC!

By bobby299 in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

 Share

15 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

bobby299 Apprentice

bobby299   1

Posted
Filed: Country: Georgia
 Timeline
Posted

So I just got an update from USCIS stating that my I130 Immigrant Petition has been approved. It was transferred for processing 1/24/14. Clearly it now gets sent to the NVC. My lawyer already has most of the documents listed in the "Guides" section, excluding things that are time sensitive such as up to date tax return transcripts, employment letter, pay stubs, etc. These are things that I will have scanned and sent to my lawyer within 24 hours.

If anyone else has advice or approximate timeframe from this point, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, I hope anyone whose case has recently been transferred for processing gets a speedy approval like ours. Thanks!

USCIS

9/15/12 - Married in Tbilisi, Georgia

7/15/13 - I-130 Application submitted

7/29/13 - NOA1 (Overland Park, KS)

1/22/14 - Case transferred to California Service Center, being processed

1/29/12 - USCIS Approval of I-130 Immigrant Petition

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,075

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the CR-1 Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bobby299 Apprentice

bobby299   1

Posted
Filed: Country: Georgia
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

congratulations,

can u tell me when ur case transferred to the uscis local field office, ??????

because my case transfrred to USCIS local field office for additional processing in Junuarry 23.2014

so i wonder how long does it takes to be approved,

thank you

I received that notice on 1/21. Hopefully you get yours done today or tomorrow! Make sure you sign up for SMS/e-mail alerts with USCIS so you know right away. I got a text message at 11:00 EST last night.

Lucky you! Usually it should take no more than 5 months in NVC. Probably, you will get through quicker.

Oh, wow, I was under the impression that it takes about 1 month once NVC receives all of the documents needed. That 5 months is going to be unpleasant.

USCIS

9/15/12 - Married in Tbilisi, Georgia

7/15/13 - I-130 Application submitted

7/29/13 - NOA1 (Overland Park, KS)

1/22/14 - Case transferred to California Service Center, being processed

1/29/12 - USCIS Approval of I-130 Immigrant Petition

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hotter Otter Proficient

Hotter Otter   1,211

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
 Timeline
Posted

From what I've seen it takes 2-3 months to go through NVC rather than 5.

My blog about my visa journey and adjusting to my new life in the US http://albiontoamerica.wordpress.com/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Cathi Veteran

Cathi   5,742

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jordan
 Timeline
Posted

Lucky you! Usually it should take no more than 5 months in NVC. Probably, you will get through quicker.

This is wrong. After I got my case number my file sat for a month because they changed the fees and couldn't invoice our ds260, even with the delay it was only 2 and a half months from case number until interview.


Link to comment
Share on other sites
JRF Community Regular

JRF   117

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

Lucky you! Usually it should take no more than 5 months in NVC. Probably, you will get through quicker.

Perhaps those "correcting" the five month quote should read a bit closer...poster said "...it should take no more than..." and that "Probably it will get through quicker". Both statements are, to my understanding, correct and both are consistent with cited wait times of 2-3 months (which are individual experiences and may or may not be reflective of the mean).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
skysofialila Explorer

skysofialila   45

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

I was transferred on the 22nd and the Alien registration number was changed on the 27th. Still no NOA2, yet.

I hope that the CSC is not another black hole like the NBC.

Edited by skysofialila

NOA1 received: July 30, 2013

Transferred: Jan 22, 2014 (time from NOA1 to Transfer: 5 months 3 weeks 2 days)

Touched: Jan 24, 2014 at 6:35 PM

Alien reg. # changed: Jan 27, 2014 at 10:50 PM

Filed for expedite: Feb 5, 2014

s-event.png




Link to comment
Share on other sites
skysofialila Explorer

skysofialila   45

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
 Timeline
Posted

This is wrong. After I got my case number my file sat for a month because they changed the fees and couldn't invoice our ds260, even with the delay it was only 2 and a half months from case number until interview.

If you carefully reread what was written, the poster says usually it takes no more than 5 months. Why is that "wrong"? You're wrong in saying that it was wrong.

You're pretty aggressive to many posters on these forums. I've been reading some of your posts and you're not very nice.

NOA1 received: July 30, 2013

Transferred: Jan 22, 2014 (time from NOA1 to Transfer: 5 months 3 weeks 2 days)

Touched: Jan 24, 2014 at 6:35 PM

Alien reg. # changed: Jan 27, 2014 at 10:50 PM

Filed for expedite: Feb 5, 2014

s-event.png




Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hotter Otter Proficient

Hotter Otter   1,211

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
 Timeline
Posted

If you carefully reread what was written, the poster says usually it takes no more than 5 months. Why is that "wrong"? You're wrong in saying that it was wrong.

You're pretty aggressive to many posters on these forums. I've been reading some of your posts and you're not very nice.

Why does there have to be a little bit of drama sprinkled in every thread, your response is more aggressive than her reply to the OP. The 5 month figure might scare people as looking at the data on this site it's rare.Can't we all just be happy for the OP?!

My blog about my visa journey and adjusting to my new life in the US http://albiontoamerica.wordpress.com/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DeeCSC Contributor

DeeCSC   18

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
 Timeline
Posted

You are very lucky, ours was transfer to CA on Jan 14th, and alien # changed on 1/30. Congrats. The time for interview also depends on where the consulate is and how back up they are. Check to see the stats on you consulate, you might get a better idea on the time frame.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
magda_pearl Apprentice

magda_pearl   5

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Georgia
 Timeline
Posted

congratulations :)

06/03/2013 - NOA1

03/19/2014 - NOA2

05/06/2014 - NVC received

10/08/2014 - Case Completed

10/31/2014 - Interview Scheduled

11/17/2014 - Medical Exam

11/26/2014 (moved from 12/31/2014) - Interview Date

11/26/2014 - 12/04/2014 - Administrative Processing

12/05/2014 - VISA ISSUED

8/12/2014 - VIsa in Hand

22/12/2014 (Atlanta, GA) - POE

04/20/16 - ROC packet received at Vermont Service Center (Filed as a Waiver) 

04/22/16 - NOA1 06/10/16 - Biometrics Appointment, Atlanta, GA

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...