I-130 August 2014 filers

[UnaMexicana 153]

This is great advice.. practical and constructive.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart,

UnaMexicana

This is torture for you and your family / husband. I'll be the first to break it to you: Your case seem to have fallen into the dreaded administrative black hole that not even congress / senator involvement can expedite. I say this with great certainty and authority. I hate to say this, but it's perhaps better to get to the inevitable already. Your wait is going to be another 7 to 12 months ....12 months. Mexican law authorities aren't very quick and cooperative in relinquishing info to the feds? They're oftentime too disorganized to give timely info needed to finalize your case.

What can you to cushion the wait? Perhaps charity/community volunteer work, helping the needy, learning a new instrument, work on financial goals, engage in activities that your are passionate about that spans a great length of time like ....say...months.

Praying helps. And keeping busy and keeping mentally and physically active / preoccupied helps best. :)

[Jean.L 6]

10 days away from the 8 month mark, my friends. Still no word or update.

This is creating stress with my husband as we have different approaches to what seems to be an endless waiting.

Just curious... am I the only one in the august group to have been served with the "application on hold due to background and security checks"?

Best as always,

UnaMexicana

I'm sorry to hear that, have you thought about contacting congressman? Maybe that'd help a little bit?

Also, as an update, I received the case completed mail from NVC yesterday and I sincerely hope this luck reaches you and every Aug. filer.

Cheers to all !!!

[UnaMexicana 153]

It is my understanding that it is the USC that has to do all that... and well... My husband is a lot less reactive than I am.

If it were in my hands, I would be calling everyday... he just thinks we should wait for this to run its course.

I am so happy that most of you guys are moving along in the process, I know our time will come as well.

Kisses,

UnaMexicana

I'm sorry to hear that, have you thought about contacting congressman? Maybe that'd help a little bit?
Also, as an update, I received the case completed mail from NVC yesterday and I sincerely hope this luck reaches you and every Aug. filer.
Cheers to all !!!

[TheGreat 1]

You're most welcome, UnaMexicana.

[TheGreat 1]

The applicant has as much right as the USC to move forward with a congressional inquiry, although the petitioner is the one required to sign the Privacy Waiver Form. One that form the USC petitioner gives the applicant authority to follow up with your district office and /or USCIS.

Nonetheless in a case like UnaMexicana's, a congressman / senator inquiry will only be dismissed, brushed off and /or ignored for as long as possible. Then she will be put in limbo all over again calling that office again and again while that office contacts NSC over and again eventually giving into "will call / email you as soon as we hear something", which unfortunately won't happen anytime soon. Again it all depends on the office and how resourceful and EXPERIENCED the assigned staff is at cutting through the clout.

I'm sorry to hear that, have you thought about contacting congressman? Maybe that'd help a little bit?
Also, as an update, I received the case completed mail from NVC yesterday and I sincerely hope this luck reaches you and every Aug. filer.
Cheers to all !!!

Edited March 26, 2015 by TheGreat

[UnaMexicana 153]

Deep down in my heart I had that exact same feeling.. that congressional help can't do much at this point. It is out of everyone's hands so MAYBE my husband has a point after all, hehe!

will update the group when I know what happens!

UnaMexicana

The applicant has as much right as the USC to move forward with a congressional inquiry, although the petitioner is the one required to sign the Privacy Waiver Form. One that form the USC petitioner gives the applicant authority to follow up with your district office and /or USCIS.

Nonetheless in a case like UnaMexicana's, a congressman / senator inquiry will only be dismissed, brushed off and /or ignored for as long as possible. Then she will be put in limbo all over again calling that office again and again while that office contacts NSC over and again eventually giving into "will call / email you as soon as we hear something", which unfortunately won't happen anytime soon. Again it all depends on the office and how resourceful and EXPERIENCED the assigned staff is at cutting through the clout.

[TheGreat 1]

The background of the USC / LPR factors minimally in Homeland Security and DOS checks in the i130 processing, except if hits on the USC/LPR fall under the Adam Walsh Act or classified military / pentagon hits. However, the applicant's background as well as the background of any of ALL those relatives and even the relatives (who are NOT part of the immigration petition) of your own children (who are part of the petition) factors majorly (if not solely) in the decision / speed with which the I-130 case is adjudicated. A classified military hit or Adam Walsh Act hit will throw an app into a wait sometimes long enough to lapse the time statutes that warrants expiration of a i130 case. They really can't lawfully revoke a petition based on classifies military hits, but DOS sure as hell won't return your file easily (if at all) to USCIS. In such as case, the case becomes more "vigilante" than "humnaitarian".

Sorry to hear you're still stuck.

Somebody mentioned that it may be the Mexican authorities lack of speed but if your hubby is naturalised presumably he's already been through the system (and have received a clean bill of health) and if he was born a USC then the Mexican authorities wouldn't be called upon?

(Assuming that he's of Hispanic origin)...Is there a local Hispanic orientated church near him? I know there's one local to my wife in Florida and they are very pro-active in helping locals with immigration affairs, several of her students have found their help invaluable.

Praying for your situation and our fellow hopefuls.

Edited March 27, 2015 by TheGreat

[UnaMexicana 153]

Hello Guys!

How is everyone doing?

My husband and I have decided to spend an extended period of time together while we wait for this to clear. We might even choose to move elsewhere if my work permits, but we are looking into that.

ANYWAY!!! This seems rather quiet except for the hold I am in. I am curious as to how your cases are moving... let us know!

UnaMexicana

[Halai&Tim 5]

Hello Guys!

How is everyone doing?

My husband and I have decided to spend an extended period of time together while we wait for this to clear. We might even choose to move elsewhere if my work permits, but we are looking into that.

ANYWAY!!! This seems rather quiet except for the hold I am in. I am curious as to how your cases are moving... let us know!

UnaMexicana

Its good to hear that you are being optimistic and taking everything as it comes and making the best of your situation. I cant even imagine how frustrating it all must be. In the back of my mind, I'm already formulating what we will have to do if my husband doesnt get approved for a CR-1 Visa.

We just finished submitting our DS-260 (online) and I mailed in our I-864EZ last week (which should take 60 days for review). I ended up reviewing my DS-261 on the phone with an NVC rep. Its interesting how the day before when I called NVC they told me to call back in a week to do a phone review. And then when I called the next day about something else, I could review it on the phone. So when you get to that part, be sure to be very proactive and just keep calling and calling. There's another couple from Fiji that I've been chatting with who's I-130 got approved 3 weeks before ours and now I'm a week ahead of them in the process. So calling NVC was definitely a good thing! From what I've been told the Suva embassy (where our paperwork will be sent) doesnt have too many cases, so I'm hopeful that as soon as our case is done at NVC it will be a month or less before my husbands interview and *fingers crossed* his plane ride back here in June or July.

Stay strong, stay smiling, and have faith. Everything happens for a reason. Cuz, hey! without rain, there'd be no rainbows!

[Devonian 20]

The background of the USC / LPR factors minimally in Homeland Security and DOS checks in the i130 processing, except if hits on the USC/LPR fall under the Adam Walsh Act or classified military / pentagon hits. However, the applicant's background as well as the background of any of ALL those relatives and even the relatives (who are NOT part of the immigration petition) of your own children (who are part of the petition) factors majorly (if not solely) in the decision / speed with which the I-130 case is adjudicated. A classified military hit or Adam Walsh Act hit will throw an app into a wait sometimes long enough to lapse the time statutes that warrants expiration of a i130 case. They really can't lawfully revoke a petition based on classifies military hits, but DOS sure as hell won't return your file easily (if at all) to USCIS. In such as case, the case becomes more "vigilante" than "humnaitarian".

Sorry, I'm a bit confused!!

Surely the first part of the immigration process, the I-130, for a spouse to come to the US as an LPR (initially CPR) is specifically to check the applicant petitioner's background and the validity of the marriage certificate? If the majority of the checks were on the applicant then why would they not ask for the details which you are later required to give in the DS-260 (Immigrant visa form)? It would make the requirement to obtain a police certificate obsolete if they already knew that the applicant was a miscreant!!

[DR678 2]

Hi does anyone know after NVC approves and sets the interview is there anything else we need to get done or is it as simple as receiving the decision at the interview and booking your plane ticket?

Just want to be prepared with everything hence the question.

[eki 11]

My case just got completed this morning at NVC. It took 21 days from my scan date....I still can't believe it . I am keeping everyone in my prayers. Sending good vibes to you all.

[ChristinaG 91]

OMG! Wow!!

Congratulations!!

I'm kinda kicking myself now for sending our stuff EP - we sent it in on March 12th, and looking at your timeline we could have had a CC this week or next.....

Best of luck through the final steps!!

[DR678 2]

My case just got completed this morning at NVC. It took 21 days from my scan date....I still can't believe it . I am keeping everyone in my prayers. Sending good vibes to you all.

Wow that's just amazing! Truly happy for you! Congratulations!

[UnaMexicana 153]

It is so great to see all these cases moving along! I am happy for you guys and praying for our turn to come.

Hugs!

UnaMexicana