February 2016 I-130 filers

[B&Z 201]

Did anyone of you guys check to see if your case made it onto the online database (USCIS case status tool)? If so, when did you guys receive your NOA1? I just want to know when I expect to have the ability of checking my case status online. Thanks!

NOA1 - 8 Feb 2016 - Potomac, still not showing online. Last time Potomac uploaded into the online case tracker was 19 January. I've seen plenty of posts saying Potomac is having trouble with their online system. I've seen evidence that things are only done once a month, so perhaps by March 1st, there might be some new cases entered into the case tracker for YSC(Potomac) cases, but just have to wait and see. The last number they entered in the system was YSC1690003505 (January 19th) and it's been like that for a while now.

[Incinerate.246 0]

NOA1 - 8 Feb 2016 - Potomac, still not showing online. Last time Potomac uploaded into the online case tracker was 19 January. I've seen plenty of posts saying Potomac is having trouble with their online system. I've seen evidence that things are only done once a month, so perhaps by March 1st, there might be some new cases entered into the case tracker for YSC(Potomac) cases, but just have to wait and see. The last number they entered in the system was YSC1690003505 (January 19th) and it's been like that for a while now.

My first NOA was February 1st and its still not there.

Interesting. Thanks for the informative response. Seems like Potomac is going to be stressful. I know people from August and September are not getting any approvals yet either. I guess the center is too new make any judgement yet.

[MrsBurgz 104]

Interesting. Thanks for the informative response. Seems like Potomac is going to be stressful. I know people from August and September are not getting any approvals yet either. I guess the center is too new make any judgement yet.

Yes the last case they updated was a petition filed January19th. Ysc1690003505 :/

[fullwer 0]

Finally got the email exactly 3 business days after they received the package in Phoenix, we were transferred to Nebraska, now waiting for NOA1 hardcopy. How long is taking that center for approvals ???

[BilAndRay 0]

Checking in with the February crowd.

Just filed a petition for my wife a couple of days ago, shows as delivered via USPS tracking. All the best to everyone.

[JFH 12,190]

Finally got the email exactly 3 business days after they received the package in Phoenix, we were transferred to Nebraska, now waiting for NOA1 hardcopy. How long is taking that center for approvals ???

Welcome! We are also Nebraska. It looks like they are currently taking 4.5 to 5 months there.

Checking in with the February crowd.

Just filed a petition for my wife a couple of days ago, shows as delivered via USPS tracking. All the best to everyone.

Welcome! Hope you get your NOA1 soon!

[Neni315 5]

Hello Everyone,

I am new here and started this journey with my spouse. I sent the package on February 17th, 2016 and today I received this text/email of the confirmation receipt. It was quick. Can someone please let me know what is the next step to this letter.

Any help will be really appreciated. Thank you.

Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Potomac Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number YSCxxxxxxxxx With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your case using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your case. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your case remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your case must be verified with USCIS.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Neni315

[frakina 22]

Hello Everyone,

I am new here and started this journey with my spouse. I sent the package on February 17th, 2016 and today I received this text/email of the confirmation receipt. It was quick. Can someone please let me know what is the next step to this letter.

Any help will be really appreciated. Thank you.

Now the wait begins. You will receive a paper copy of the receipt (called NOA1) and then many months of wait until the approval (NOA2).

Next step will be going through the NVC processing. There are multiple guides and discussions for that on VJ (start with http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process).It will be a while, but we have already started thinking about and in the process of collecting the documents required for that, such as tax transcripts (of the petitioner, for AOS I-864), police clearance certificate so we are ready as soon as we get NOA2. Good luck!

[5a1n1 0]

Now the wait begins. You will receive a paper copy of the receipt (called NOA1) and then many months of wait until the approval (NOA2).

Next step will be going through the NVC processing. There are multiple guides and discussions for that on VJ (start with http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process).It will be a while, but we have already started thinking about and in the process of collecting the documents required for that, such as tax transcripts (of the petitioner, for AOS I-864), police clearance certificate so we are ready as soon as we get NOA2. Good luck!

m lil bit confused on the police clearance ... is the one being given to nvc is from beneficiary or from petitioner ...

[JFH 12,190]

m lil bit confused on the police clearance ... is the one being given to nvc is from beneficiary or from petitioner ...

The beneficiary. You have to supply one from every country you have lived in for at least a year since the age of 16.

[Neni315 5]

Now the wait begins. You will receive a paper copy of the receipt (called NOA1) and then many months of wait until the approval (NOA2).

Next step will be going through the NVC processing. There are multiple guides and discussions for that on VJ (start with http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process).It will be a while, but we have already started thinking about and in the process of collecting the documents required for that, such as tax transcripts (of the petitioner, for AOS I-864), police clearance certificate so we are ready as soon as we get NOA2. Good luck!

Thank you. I will wait patiently.

[Marrienne 112]

Ugh... every day I rush home and look like a crazy person to see if anything came in the mail... It will for sure develop into OCD I think
I even check the neighbor's mailbox as we share the same house number and often she gets our mail.

[EdinErvina 2]

Is there a rule how old the police clearance letter can be? Is it tooo early to get it now?

[gradtaai 8]

Is there a rule how old the police clearance letter can be? Is it tooo early to get it now?

Here in Thailand, you can't get the police report until after packet 3

 Requesting letter from the embassy of the country to which the applicant plans to travel. A notice from the US Embassy regarding your case (i.e. a packet 3 cover letter) can be used for this purpose.

As for the medical, from packet 4 instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As part of your application for a visa to enter the United States, you are required to undergo a medical examination. The following physicians have received authorization from this Embassy to conduct official medical examinations of visa applicants. Medical examinations from any other physician are not acceptable for visa application purposes.

Edited February 27, 2016 by gradtaai

[Dal&Rose 45]

It will depend on the country for details, but from what I have gathered on VJ. By the time it goes to the Embassy, within a year; but for the Medical, within 6 months. You will need to look on the Embassy's website for their specific requirements.