February 2016 I-130 filers

[JFH 12,189]

Ours was on the third day after they received it.

Welcome to our group!

[gradtaai 8]

The instructions say Black

[simsim2 50]

hey guys

we filed on Wednesday and got our NOA1 today by text!

Potomac though.......

[Marrienne 112]

How is everybody doing??
Ever since we got the call on the 5th February that they are "about to approve our I-130" we have heard nothing else.
It has now been almost a whole month since we filed when it says on the website that it is less than a month for approval (I know our case is a little different as we are doing DCF in Athens Greece).
So I mailed them to make sure they got a small correction they requested on a divorce document and asked them if they want us to drop off a hard copy of it (they asked us to send it via email).
I got NO reply as to whether they received it or not or if they want a hard copy.
They just told me to wait to get paperwork. I told them we have an atrocious postman and if I can pay for a courier service, got no reply.

Otherwise we are paper ready, only missing medical.
Ugh... this is going to be a marathoooooon!!!!! (yes I know, I have been warned!!!)
we are going back on the 3rd for our daughter's passport (she is an American citizen). I wonder if I can drop off the divorce?

[JFH 12,189]

I would have the divorce document with me just in case and ask if you can have it added to your file.

hey guys

we filed on Wednesday and got our NOA1 today by text!

Potomac though.......

Welcome to our group!

The member E&E is also at Potomac, I think.

[EdinErvina 2]

I would have the divorce document with me just in case and ask if you can have it added to your file.

Welcome to our group!

The member E&E is also at Potomac, I think.

Yes we are.

[simsim2 50]

A long wait is ahead of us I feel...

[deweyjhawar 0]

Hey, we applied in the month of feb for cr1. Got our noa1 email stating that our case has been transferred to potomac service centre. We r expecting hard copy of noa1 anytime this week. I hope time passes real quick

[Marrienne 112]

Good morning guys and gals.
No news from us. We haven't heard anything new from the Embassy , we haven't received anything either. This week will mark 1 month since filing. If we take into account the 1 week delay for the correction they requested, then it is 3 weeks.
I am HOPING we will get a hard copy confirmation in the mail this week but the Embassy has not exactly been forthright in disclosing information when I mail them.

We shall see..

Wishing everybody a great week with loads of progress!!!

[Incinerate.246 0]

Hey guys, this is my first time on Visa Journey. I filed I-130 for my spouse who currently resides in India. I sent the package out on Wednesday, Feb 10 and it was signed and picked up from the Chicago lockbox at 3:30 PM on Thursday, Feb 11. I see most people usually get their notification of acceptance and their check cashed usually within a week. I still have not received any notification and the check as not been cashed from my checking account. I know its probably too early to start panicking but I am just concerned. Given that Presidents day was the following Monday, I may experience some delay. Has anyone filed around my date? Anyone else experiencing the same or is it just me? I appreciate all the help.

[E&A2016 0]

Hey guys, this is my first time on Visa Journey. I filed I-130 for my spouse who currently resides in India. I sent the package out on Wednesday, Feb 10 and it was signed and picked up from the Chicago lockbox at 3:30 PM on Thursday, Feb 11. I see most people usually get their notification of acceptance and their check cashed usually within a week. I still have not received any notification and the check as not been cashed from my checking account. I know its probably too early to start panicking but I am just concerned. Given that Presidents day was the following Monday, I may experience some delay. Has anyone filed around my date? Anyone else experiencing the same or is it just me? I appreciate all the help.

based on responses from those who have filed to Chicago this month, it is unusual but do not panic yet since the whole process is awaiting game anyway and nothing is consistent with how the USCIS process these. Give it till end of this week then you may call the USCIS early next week.

[JFH 12,189]

Hey guys, this is my first time on Visa Journey. I filed I-130 for my spouse who currently resides in India. I sent the package out on Wednesday, Feb 10 and it was signed and picked up from the Chicago lockbox at 3:30 PM on Thursday, Feb 11. I see most people usually get their notification of acceptance and their check cashed usually within a week. I still have not received any notification and the check as not been cashed from my checking account. I know its probably too early to start panicking but I am just concerned. Given that Presidents day was the following Monday, I may experience some delay. Has anyone filed around my date? Anyone else experiencing the same or is it just me? I appreciate all the help.

We got the email on the 3rd day after it was delivered but have not had the paper one yet.

[deweyjhawar 0]

We recieved the form I 797c today by standard mail

[Hoosiers 0]

Hello fellow February filers.

First, I want to thank everyone for their comments and clarifications. This website has been tremendously helpful in preparing the documents for a Form I-130.

I mailed the Form I-130 on Saturday, February 20th from a Chicago suburb. It arrived at the USCIS P.O. Box on Monday, February 22nd.

[Peruchito23 6]

Hey everyone! I just got back from the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru doing DCF I-130 CR-1 Spouse Visa for my Peruvian husband. I got there an hour early, stayed about an hour, paid my fee and all set! I was told that I will be hearing back within 30 days for an approval. I said.. shouldn't it be more like 5 months? The lady said NOPE DCFs are much faster. The NVC part afterwards should take about 3 months but the I130 part only a month!

WOOHOO!

Good luck everyone!