June 2015 I-130 Filers

[JDBoss 7]

i filed for petition on may 2015 and was received at the end of june 2015 and it was sent to nebraska service center... still waiting on approval ahhh lol

You don't have time line. What was your receipt date?

Are you saying it took over a month to get a receipt#?

[gigidiimplez 3]

Yeah. Basically im doing it with an agency . And i did the petition may 23rd .. i got the letter july 3rd, saying that they received it june 29th.... june 29th is my priotity date , thats what it says on the paper

[siniybella 6]

That's why I don't want to do nothing with an agency or lawyer they take to long for me. My husband could have been here I paid a lawyer last year December to send in my I130. it was March and I didn't even receive my i797. I asked for all my paperwork and money back. Did all my paperwork myself now and at least I know what's going on.

[gigidiimplez 3]

That's why I don't want to do nothing with an agency or lawyer they take to long for me. My husband could have been here I paid a lawyer last year December to send in my I130. it was March and I didn't even receive my i797. I asked for all my paperwork and money back. Did all my paperwork myself now and at least I know what's going on.

Yeah and i was kind of scared to do it alone because of the fact if i forget some paper or etc

[ditdot 46]

Hey DELILAHMERCEDES Welcome to VJ and aboard the June Filers thread!

We are basically in the same situation. Our cases were filed in late May and received at USCIS in June.

We also paid an Agency called Rapid Visa(RV) to work on our applications. My husband and I both decided to look for an agency or lawyer to help with the paperwork because it seemed overwhelming at that time and we just didn't want to $cԅ3ῴ things up. The amount of time required for us to obtain a visa seemed too long(IT IS too long actually! lol) and we just didn't want to take our chances (further delaying us being together like most of us feel here) and Rapid Visa had/have very good reviews and their fees were/are very affordable - much cheaper than hiring a lawyer(well atleast to us). They are always keeping in touch with us about the details and what was expected at each stage and what was involved.

When we filed our I-130, i was a bit worried that we didn't send in our pics and other info for proof of a bona fide marriage.. but the thing is ..the I-130 petition doesn't say anything about sending pics, emails or even an evolution of relationship letter. It is primarily the act of preventing a denial and issued a Request for Evidence at USCIS, (even at the Interview phase) that VJers here are encouraged and do front load.

When all our documents were prepared we sent them off to RV and surprisingly after they reviewed the paperwork they contacted us and said to resubmit one of the forms because it looked like a scanned copy of a signed form. My husband didn't argue even though he knew it was NOT a scanned copy so he just printed another form signed it and submitted it even though it was the same d@rn thing . I'm thankful though that they picked that up instead of USCIS because sometimes people do get RFEs issued for that reason.

The reality is that the Internet and esp VJ has all the necessary information needed to help file for a US Visa(s)!

For the last couple of months while waiting for our approvals I've come to realize that the best lawyer/agency to find out and or make decisions about our petition is Ourselves the applicant(s)! I really recommend researching and getting oneself prepared for the next step even if working with a lawyer or a Visa agency.

That being said I've found out that we don't NEED to hire a Immigration lawyer neither a Visa Agency for this Visa application but would also like to add that lawyers are also highly recommended when dealing with(certain) immigration cases.

This is a DIY site so while we're here let's make good use of it - IT'S FREE!

}{ᔖending positive vibes out to all those waiting for their approvals}{

Edited November 13, 2015 by ditdot

[chitti 2]

My I-130 is pending with NSC and NOA1 date is June 4th, 2015. My case is not yet approved. What should I do?

[dwheels76 5,468]

My I-130 is pending with NSC and NOA1 date is June 4th, 2015. My case is not yet approved. What should I do?

Preparing for the NVC stage and getting all your documentation in order. Nothing much else you can do but prepare and wait,

[YSMitchell 3]

I'm curious, did anyone see any approvals come through from the Potomac center? Any idea on their timelines?

[Cosmos22 51]

I have no news...yet! Still sending all the positive vibes for all your approvals!!

[dwheels76 5,468]

I'm curious, did anyone see any approvals come through from the Potomac center? Any idea on their timelines?

Nope I know 3 people transferred there center just open so no data. All of us just crossing fingers ad toes with them.

[zerocool3166 1]

Hi, I'm a July filer and my case was sent to Potomac as well. Just wondering if anybody in here was sent to that center as well and if you know of any updates?

[ditdot 46]

Hi, I'm a July filer and my case was sent to Potomac as well. Just wondering if anybody in here was sent to that center as well and if you know of any updates?

Have you called customer care to inquire? There's not much info about this Service Center anywhere...... mysterious...

[gigidiimplez 3]

When i call uscis they say that the nebraska office is currently in april 2015 ans that i have 2 months more tim i get an approval. Why so long lol

[siniybella 6]

You know delilah I called on Friday and they told me the same thing. I'm hoping it's another mistake with they system.im waiting for tomorrow hopefully they will update they processing time. Nov 17th make my 5 months in nsc and I'm praying to God that all of us June filers will get an approval. To long away from our love one's. I'm losing my mind

[gigidiimplez 3]

You know delilah I called on Friday and they told me the same thing. I'm hoping it's another mistake with they system.im waiting for tomorrow hopefully they will update they processing time. Nov 17th make my 5 months in nsc and I'm praying to God that all of us June filers will get an approval. To long away from our love one's. I'm losing my mind

Yeah im 5 months in also... but they been "working with april 2, 2015" for 2 months now . So i asked them and the lady just got an attitude and said i still got 2 months to go and then said, is that all and i just hung up . I was so mad ..