January 2016 I-130 Filers

[sami&ad 1]

thank u i really need every one's prayers because i can't wait much.

i wish i could appeal to some one so they can hire more people at Nebraska service center.

I'm on the same boat here It's really stressfull! I'm leaving all my worries to God Blessings to you.

[Eternal Spring 10]

I am very excited! 01/21/16 was the priority date, and my husband was approved on 04/07/16. 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."

The difficult part is 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.

[gryphon 20]

I am very excited! 01/21/16 was the priority date, and my husband was approved on 04/07/16. 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."

The difficult part is 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.

Congratulations!! Good luck with the remainder of the process!

Hang in there everyone - one of these days it'll be over and you'll be able to look back and say you made it through!

[Krutarth 12]

Hi the priority date of my case was January,21 at potomac. I got mail that they have sent my case to the department of states for visa process on April,7. What does that mean?

[gryphon 20]

Hi the priority date of my case was January,21 at potomac. I got mail that they have sent my case to the department of states for visa process on April,7. What does that mean?

That means it was sent to the NVC on that date. You should get a NOA2 approval letter soon, probably Monday or Tuesday.

[sami&ad 1]

I am very excited! 01/21/16 was the priority date, and my husband was approved on 04/07/16. 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."

The difficult part is 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.

Congratulations!!! Let's hope the sun starts to shine for us too

[happiestoflives 13]

Hi the priority date of my case was January,21 at potomac. I got mail that they have sent my case to the department of states for visa process on April,7. What does that mean?

Congratulations! Don't forget to update your status so others can get a better insight in Potomac

May I ask, did you do a "normal" CR1 for a spouse, as in, no expedite, no DCF and the likes?

[Krutarth 12]

Congratulations! Don't forget to update your status so others can get a better insight in Potomac

May I ask, did you do a "normal" CR1 for a spouse, as in, no expedite, no DCF and the likes?

My wife did just normal CR1. Nothing abnormal..?

[happiestoflives 13]

My wife did just normal CR1. Nothing abnormal..?

LOL Thank you

[loveyourlife 2]

My minor stepdaughter's I-130 was approved on 4/5/16 out of the Potomac office. Initial NOA1 was January 13th. Potomac is moving quickly!

[B and H 18]

Congratulations to the latest approvals!

[jordache463 0]

Jan 2016- noa2 April 2016!!!!!!! Potomac!!!!!!

[majed8584 0]

Yesterday i received below

Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed

On April 12, 2016, we mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXX The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence. If you do not receive your request for additional evidence by May 12, 2016, please go towww.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

[sami&ad 1]

Yesterday i received below

Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed

On April 12, 2016, we mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXX The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence. If you do not receive your request for additional evidence by May 12, 2016, please go towww.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Ughh I'm sorry! It does seem to happen often. My sister received an RFE this week also Asking for her recent taxes. I do worry I might get one :/ Hope everything works out for you.

[Gretch 11]

Take heart, if you look at others' timelines who have gotten RFE, you'll see that they are almost always approved very quickly after they send in their additional evidence. It isn't the answer you wanted, but if you can send in whatever they want quickly, you'll probably still be approved faster than some of us at other service centers. Good luck!