March 2014 i-130 filers

[PrincessBM 11]

Superb! Congrats!

[IslAmy 122]

Hello March Family! Checking in to see how long it took for people to get NVC case # after their approval... We were approved 8/26, shipped 9/4 and NVC still "hasn't received" our file.

Edited September 22, 2014 by IslAmy

[Tavotevi 9]

Hello March Family! Checking in to see how long it took for people to get NVC case # after their approval... We were approved 8/26, shipped 9/4 and NVC still "hasn't received" our file.

Hello, i havent seen anyones case from march approval been received at NVC.. It seems like the first batch of march filers didnt stick to this thread after approvals. However the first person who started this thread has that her file was received after about 30 days. NVC told me it can take up to 25 days. So that gives you an idea on the timeframe..please keep us posted..many of us are behind you

[IslAmy 122]

Hello, i havent seen anyones case from march approval been received at NVC.. It seems like the first batch of march filers didnt stick to this thread after approvals. However the first person who started this thread has that her file was received after about 30 days. NVC told me it can take up to 25 days. So that gives you an idea on the timeframe..please keep us posted..many of us are behind you

Hi Tavotevi, they keep giving me the "25 days or 5 weeks" speech too. I guess I'm going to up my calls from once a week to twice a week now. For sure I will keep you posted.

[Kanuk 42]

Hello, i havent seen anyones case from march approval been received at NVC.. It seems like the first batch of march filers didnt stick to this thread after approvals. However the first person who started this thread has that her file was received after about 30 days. NVC told me it can take up to 25 days. So that gives you an idea on the timeframe..please keep us posted..many of us are behind you

You need to head over to this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/512491-nvc-filers-september-2014/page-193

Several of us there, have just arrived at NVC and have begun paying fees.... There is some new stuff happening at NVC, so I suggest you join the conversation there if you want to keep up.... :-)

[Mihika_14 3]

Amazing!! Congrats!! Welcome to the next step!! I had faith u would get good news soon! Look at the bright side..we are onliy a few days ahead of u and we can guide each other for whats next

Thanks a lot Tavotevi...Yes, guidance from each other can make us go a long way

I believe you must have received your Case Number by now.

Yay!!! Congratulations!!

Thanks Boris&Kassie.. Have your file reached NVC?

[Boris&Kassie 1]

Thanks a lot Tavotevi...Yes, guidance from each other can make us go a long way

I believe you must have received your Case Number by now.

Thanks Boris&Kassie.. Have your file reached NVC?

Im gonna call and check again tonight but so far as i know, nope. How about you tavotevi?

[Tenzy 8]

My case hasn't even been shipped to NVC. I keep checking the status on USCIS website. Do you guys know when we need to collect the civil documents (supporting documents for beneficiary) like around what time? I have some issues with obtaining one document. Can anybody guide me on this? I was approved on 09/17/2014, received approval letter on 09/20/2014. Thanks

[Tenzy 8]

I got and RFE on Friday. I still don't have the RFE letter so I don't know what it's about. For those who got RFE's, can you put the description of your RFE?

Another question, is it a good idea for me to contact my senator at this point?

Thanks

I got RFE asking for "legible copy" of my marriage certificate. I sent them copy again & got approved after 2 weeks. I don't know if this might work but try calling the USCIS & maybe you can ask them to sent the letter again or maybe ask what the RFE was about?

[Tavotevi 9]

Im gonna call and check again tonight but so far as i know, nope. How about you tavotevi?[/

I tried calling yesterday and i didnt get through! Already on the phone this morning, i hope i get through today! But i noticed an 8/26 approval hasnt been received.. ? hope we get their this week!

[Tavotevi 9]

My case hasn't even been shipped to NVC. I keep checking the status on USCIS website. Do you guys know when we need to collect the civil documents (supporting documents for beneficiary) like around what time? I have some issues with obtaining one document. Can anybody guide me on this? I was approved on 09/17/2014, received approval letter on 09/20/2014. Thanks

I believe you can send in all your documents at once after you pay the fees, even though they wont be seen until the actual step comes through the process, doing this will save you the mail time instead of them receiving one packet then after another one. Try to get everything you need asap. But if worst comes to worst you can stick to the one packet at a time. Of course this is my opinion after what i read here its not a fact... Hope it helps a little..

[Tenzy 8]

I believe you can send in all your documents at once after you pay the fees, even though they wont be seen until the actual step comes through the process, doing this will save you the mail time instead of them receiving one packet then after another one. Try to get everything you need asap. But if worst comes to worst you can stick to the one packet at a time. Of course this is my opinion after what i read here its not a fact... Hope it helps a little..

When you mean all documents, are you referring to AOS package & the supporting documents (like birth certificates, marriage certificates & stuff?)

Thanks for the reply Tavotevi

[Tavotevi 9]

When you mean all documents, are you referring to AOS package & the supporting documents (like birth certificates, marriage certificates & stuff?)

Thanks for the reply Tavotevi

This is the feedback i got from someone who sent everything within 1.5 months...

-What I strongly recommend you is to have both packages (AOS and IV) right away to send them TOGETHER, as soon as you have the AOS bill invoiced (so you can use the cover page). --

After that she is just waiting for her case to be completed.. After seeing this i got hope that it might not be as bad as i thought

[Tavotevi 9]

Ok guys! I just called NVC, my petitions have not been received ? however... They confirmed that you CAN send in your AOS package along with your IV package together due to the long wait ? bittersweet call lol *staying positive*

[baluchsaab 2]

Hi guys, If anyone could help me with this, I'll really appreciate. I called USCIS for a service request and following is the email I received, what should I do now? Just wait?... :/

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
P.O. BOX 82521
NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER
LINCOLN,NE 68501

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Emailed to xxxxx@xxxxx.com

Dear xxxxx xxxxx:

On 09/08/2014 you, or the designated representative shown below, contacted us about your case. Some of the key information given to us at that time was the following:

Caller indicated they are:
-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:
-- Information not available

Case type:
-- I130

Filing date:
-- 03/27/2014

Receipt #:
-- LIN-xx-xxx-xxxxx

Referral ID:
T1BxxxxxxxxxxNSC
Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):
-- Information not available

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):
-- Information not available

Type of service requested:
-- Outside Normal Processing Times


The status of this service request is:

You or your representative contacted USCIS to notify us that you believe your case is outside of our normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.

We have received your inquiry stating that you believe your case is beyond our projected processing times. USCIS makes every effort to process cases within the projected timeframes and in the order in which they were received; however, your case has not cleared all required security checks at this time. We cannot provide a specific date on which a final decision will be made on your case.

We hope this information is helpful and appreciate your continued patience.