ALL Potomac I-130 Filers (New Center) [merged threads]

[Bosna1234 17]

Probably is true becuses my PD is August 26 and I still waiting for approval

like 2 months ago when I called they said august 5 .......I think its not true ...

so many people have been approved after you and me

Probably is true becuses my PD is August 26 and I still waiting for approval

have you called them and also have you sent out an inquiry ..?

[ZI0615 6]

i tried and they at least said they tried and also they told me august 5 they are working on everytime i call they say august 5

I hope your case and my sisters gets approved before April ends bc today marks 6 months.

[Eternal Spring 10]

I am very excited! Our priority date was January 21, and my husband was approved on April 7! Super-fast. We received an email and a text message. The USCIS website says:

"On April 7, 2016, we approved your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, Receipt Number YSC*******. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice."

Next comes the hard part, the I-601A--we'll be claiming medical hardship since I have poor health, and I couldn't live in Guatemala and receive proper medical care (and I can't live here by myself because my husband helps take care of me when I get sick).

Thank you everyone for all of your posts, it's encouraging to not feel alone in this process.

[Bosna1234 17]

I hope your case and my sisters gets approved before April ends bc today marks 6 months.

me to today 6 months do you thin by end of april..?

I hope your case and my sisters gets approved before April ends bc today marks 6 months.

what I think it might be like the 15 day of 6 months I cant even send the inquiry out even on the website it says 6 months does anyone know what can I do thanks

[Bosna1234 17]

How You Will Be Affected

If we transfer your case, we will send you a transfer notice. Your original receipt number will not change and the transfer will not delay the processing of your case.

this is what I found out on the website ...

[Studentss 6]

I did experience it. I had to create a new account.

od0016: No needed to creat new account , this is happening to me every time specaily when you log in three days rapidly this is happening you just needed to change the password this is it. i changed my password almost three to fours times

[MrsBurgz 104]

I am very excited! Our priority date was January 21, and my husband was approved on April 7! Super-fast. We received an email and a text message. The USCIS website says:

"On April 7, 2016, we approved your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, Receipt Number YSC*******. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice."

Next comes the hard part, the I-601A--we'll be claiming medical hardship since I have poor health, and I couldn't live in Guatemala and receive proper medical care (and I can't live here by myself because my husband helps take care of me when I get sick).

Thank you everyone for all of your posts, it's encouraging to not feel alone in this process.

Congrats!! Did you request to have your case expidited? or are you a DCF?

Edited April 8, 2016 by MrsBurgz

[Eternal Spring 10]

Thank you, MrsBurgz. No, we filed from here in the US. I wanted to try to expedite the case but the lawyer said it wouldn't work--my health is not good but I'm not sick enough to warrant it being expedited, he said. (I have heard of people with cancer who don't get approved for an expedited case, in fact.) I am very shocked at how quickly they approved the I-130, it's very unexpected. We were told we might have to wait until June or August, but it was only 77 days. The only reason I can think that it was approved so quickly is because I followed the advice of the people here on VisaJourney in preparing the documents. The lawyer was so happy with our documents, actually; the legal assistant said she would like to use our paperwork as an example for other clients of what to do. Our lawyer had asked us to provide lots of photos, letters from friends and family about our relationship, etc., and so we did.

[happiestoflives 11]

Thank you, MrsBurgz. No, we filed from here in the US. I wanted to try to expedite the case but the lawyer said it wouldn't work--my health is not good but I'm not sick enough to warrant it being expedited, he said. (I have heard of people with cancer who don't get approved for an expedited case, in fact.) I am very shocked at how quickly they approved the I-130, it's very unexpected. We were told we might have to wait until June or August, but it was only 77 days. The only reason I can think that it was approved so quickly is because I followed the advice of the people here on VisaJourney in preparing the documents. The lawyer was so happy with our documents, actually; the legal assistant said she would like to use our paperwork as an example for other clients of what to do. Our lawyer had asked us to provide lots of photos, letters from friends and family about our relationship, etc., and so we did.

Oh, so you're doing the "normal" CR1, yes? And your case landed in Potomac right away, no transfer?

[Eternal Spring 10]

Yes, happiestoflives, doing the normal CR1. Our case went straight to Potomac, which I thought was weird. Where in Germany is your spouse/you? I have been there twice many years ago, I loved it.

[happiestoflives 11]

Yes, happiestoflives, doing the normal CR1. Our case went straight to Potomac, which I thought was weird. Where in Germany is your spouse/you? I have been there twice many years ago, I loved it.

Thanks, Eternal Spring So did ours, straight to Potomac. I'm a bit outside of Frankfurt. Where have you been to? There are so many nice places here

[Eternal Spring 10]

I flew into Frankfurt once (because I didn't know there are two Frankfurts, and I thought I was flying into the other Frankfurt, which is very small but is closer to Berlin). Then I took the train to Berlin (first time on a "bullet train", very exciting). I traveled to Kiel and Hamburg, then took a road trip down to Munich (where my cousin lives, she became a German citizen), then Vienna, Austria, and back again to Berlin. I also visited the palaces at Potsdam, went to Cologne, Rothenburg, Castle Neuschwanstein, Herrenkimsee, the Hartz mountains, and many other places. It was truly amazing.

[happiestoflives 11]

Oh, you've been to amazing places already then

Yes, the two Frankfurts can really confuse visitors. I actually don't think the other Frankfurt has an airport, to be honest. Possibly a regional one. The bullet trains are great, aren't they? I have family in Munich, and I always love being in Hamburg. Just being near the water is great. If you have a chance to visit again, try to spend some time on one of the islands in the North Sea. It's great there <3

To have a little Potomac-related part here: I wonder if there's a difference in processing times for those who were sent to Potomac directly versus those who were transferred? Does anyone know? Also, the estimate in the timeline is gone again.

[Bosna1234 17]

they just sent out a service request has anyone gotten any of this they said it will come in 2 weeks

[Bostorican 17]

Receipt Number: YSCxxxxxxx

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

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On April 8, 2016, we approved your Form I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, Receipt Number YSCxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Receipt Number: YSCxxxxxxxx

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

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On April 8, 2016, we approved your Form I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, Receipt Number YSCxxxxxxxxxx. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

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Omg jus got it thank you Jesus... good luck to all. I really hope you all get good news soon.

Edited April 8, 2016 by Bostorican