February 2015 IR-1 / CR-1 Filers

[jayisis 13]

My NOA1 date is Feb 2nd but I am still waiting for NOA2

My husband also applied for I 129F (NOA1 date Feb 19) but we haven't heard anything about our case after that :'(

Is it true that those who apply for I 129F get their approval a bit later than those who just apply for I-130??

Please help!!

I don't know this with certainty.

I also applied for I-129F, but first was I-130. Technically, tomorrow will be my 5 month mark for the I-130. My wife and I were married only 3 weeks prior to my (I-130) NOA1 date of Feb. 12, 2015. Hopefully they will not delay too long because the last thing I wanted to do by applying to both 129F & 130 was delay processing time for either.

[mbalih 35]

I don't know this with certainty.

I also applied for I-129F, but first was I-130. Technically, tomorrow will be my 5 month mark for the I-130. My wife and I were married only 3 weeks prior to my (I-130) NOA1 date of Feb. 12, 2015. Hopefully they will not delay too long because the last thing I wanted to do by applying to both 129F & 130 was delay processing time for either.

I'm positive they definitely won't delay because of duration of marriage, it's a shorter duration for others too. Don't stress about it. Leave it all for The Master! He always works it out at the perfect time.

[A-square 31]

I don't know this with certainty.

I also applied for I-129F, but first was I-130. Technically, tomorrow will be my 5 month mark for the I-130. My wife and I were married only 3 weeks prior to my (I-130) NOA1 date of Feb. 12, 2015. Hopefully they will not delay too long because the last thing I wanted to do by applying to both 129F & 130 was delay processing time for either.

I don't think how long you are married prior to your I-130 would be a concern as long as it's bonafide. I was also scared before since my case was I had to leave the country back to Indonesia just a day after our marriage, plus we also applied 3 weeks after our wedding, but we just had the approval 3 days ago. Second to what mbalih said, leave it to the Master. Don't worry too much and enjoy the process.

[jayisis 13]

I don't think how long you are married prior to your I-130 would be a concern as long as it's bonafide. I was also scared before since my case was I had to leave the country back to Indonesia just a day after our marriage, plus we also applied 3 weeks after our wedding, but we just had the approval 3 days ago. Second to what mbalih said, leave it to the Master. Don't worry too much and enjoy the process.

Absolutely, not worried at all.. Time has been flying since marriage, and in July it's been slowing down due to my anticipation.

Just today God demonstrated his love and protection for me (went off the road and into a field, did not hit anything.) It's been a very testing day and I feel very blessed! So no matter what happens with this, I know that He has a plan and timing with a purpose.

[A-square 31]

I was at work yesterday and got a text that there was an update on my case. I checked the website this morning and it says case approved! Yaaay So happy!

Congrats to those already approved! For those of you still waiting...This is February filers month for approval. Hang in there!

@ BHSMama...Even though I havent been saying much on here when I come in to check. Im always encouraged and uplifted by your posts. You are so close and will get good news soon.

Happy Saturday Everyone...

Congratulations! So happy for you.

Absolutely, not worried at all.. Time has been flying since marriage, and in July it's been slowing down due to my anticipation.

Just today God demonstrated his love and protection for me (went off the road and into a field, did not hit anything.) It's been a very testing day and I feel very blessed! So no matter what happens with this, I know that He has a plan and timing with a purpose.

Yes indeed, His timing is perfect! Grateful that God's love for us never fails.

I can't wait to hear more good news from February filers.

[BHSMama 4]

I have a question? My husband father has just past last night ? my heart brakes for him! And his mother is going through chemotherapy. Do you guys think USCIS will allow me to enter the US just for a quick trip for the funeral? Or is this grounds for expidite service? Thanks in advance! Have a bless Sunday.

[mbalih 35]

I have a question? My husband father has just past last night ? my heart brakes for him! And his mother is going through chemotherapy. Do you guys think USCIS will allow me to enter the US just for a quick trip for the funeral? Or is this grounds for expidite service? Thanks in advance! Have a bless Sunday.

I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law. I'm no expert in this, but the best thing to do is for your husband or yourself to call USCIS and find out. I hope that you will be able to be there with your family for the funeral. My condolences to the family!

[BHSMama 4]

I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law. I'm no expert in this, but the best thing to do is for your husband or yourself to call USCIS and find out. I hope that you will be able to be there with your family for the funeral. My condolences to the family!

Thank you. I pray that I'll at least have two days just for the funeral to comfort my husband and my kid's.

[Ramz 21]

I need help , my 4 years old son almost died , he had a seizure in Nigeria while I was in the states , it was really bad couple with malaria , he lost lots of weight , can't eat or play like he use to they had to put him on drip. Ever since he came back to Nigeria it's been one sickness to another , he grew up in china but since am no longer married to he's Dad I had to bring him back to Nigeria , and since then he's been sick I just got custody last October and we filed i130 in February still waiting for approve , am very worried I had to come back to Nigeria to see if I can get a medical visa at the embassy so he can come to the U.S. For propare treatment , just worried if he's visa will be granted I don't know what to do am so scared and confused , still haven't been approved don't know when either February 26 and counting.?

[mbalih 35]

I need help , my 4 years old son almost died , he had a seizure in Nigeria while I was in the states , it was really bad couple with malaria , he lost lots of weight , can't eat or play like he use to they had to put him on drip. Ever since he came back to Nigeria it's been one sickness to another , he grew up in china but since am no longer married to he's Dad I had to bring him back to Nigeria , and since then he's been sick I just got custody last October and we filed i130 in February still waiting for approve , am very worried I had to come back to Nigeria to see if I can get a medical visa at the embassy so he can come to the U.S. For propare treatment , just worried if he's visa will be granted I don't know what to do am so scared and confused , still haven't been approved don't know when either February 26 and counting.?

I'm sorry to hear that about your son, he will be fine! The devil is a liar!!!!!!

I really hope it all works out for him and he gets better soon enough. Please, do let us know how the medical request goes, I think it would only be fair that he gets that granted.

[Ramz 21]

@mbalih thanks , he's getting better but just worried about him not been treated well cos Nigeria don't have good medical records. I just hope and pray it works out.

[mbalih 35]

@mbalih thanks , he's getting better but just worried about him not been treated well cos Nigeria don't have good medical records. I just hope and pray it works out.

I'm glad he is doing better! Hang in there. Hopefully you will get approval sooner than you anticipate!

Somehow, it will work out!!!!!!!

[soncrazed 1]

Hi! I am still learning my way around this site, but we filed in February. Our stuff was sent off on February 12, 2015 (February 17 it was delivered at USCIS). February 19 we received the email saying our case had been accepted. The case was approved on March 19, 2015. Our case has since been approved for expedite (as of June 23, 2015) and is at the embassy (according to NVC), but we still have not heard anything from the embassy.

[j-zealous 13]

Just got this email

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

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

Receipt Number: LIN**********

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

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 13, 2015, we sent your case, Receipt Number LIN1590629128, to the Department of State for visa processing. Please visit our website for general information on Consular Processing. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

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.

Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.

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

Sincerely,

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

What is next after this stage? What should we do now in preparation?

[brentos 53]

Just got this email

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

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

Receipt Number: LIN**********

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

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On July 13, 2015, we sent your case, Receipt NumberXXXXX to the Department of State for visa processing. Please visit our website for general information on Consular Processing. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

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.

Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.

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

Sincerely,

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

What is next after this stage? What should we do now in preparation?

You left your receipt number in the body part where I put XXXXX

To answer your question. You are not onto the NVC state. That is where you do more waiting as well as stuff for AOS documents, IV documents, pay some fees etc.

You will want to check out this:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Our case was sent to NVC on June 26th if I remember. I called on Friday and they received it on July 2nd but still have not assigned a case number etc. I was told by them it will take 4 weeks from that date.

Edited July 13, 2015 by brentos