February 2016 I-130 filers

[JFH 12,189]

October could be doable. The London embassy is quite swift with appointments and getting passports back to people.

[Dal&Rose 45]

Yea. But nothing is set in stone and I am expecting the RFE from USCIS. Lol

I've started prepping him for getting things he will need for NVC. He has his original birth certificate, but it's the small form without listing his parents. Had to debate with him a bit that we need the other bc form.

Also got him to thinking of immunizations.

Btw, it will take until next week but you can register an account with USCIS and add the receipt number for tracking. Also I updated how to continue me, both listed no for text and email. And it does show when it was last "touched". Mine was moved desk to desk on the 8th. At least what I'm telling myself.

Edited February 12, 2016 by Dal&Rose

[EdinErvina 2]

Do I need to register to be able to see track my case. Because I got my receipt number in the email and they said I can track it on the uscis, but it is telling me it is a wrong number.

[B&Z 201]

Do I need to register to be able to see track my case. Because I got my receipt number in the email and they said I can track it on the uscis, but it is telling me it is a wrong number.

It takes a week or two before the case shows up in the system. You just got your NOA1 yesterday, so it will probably not be in the tracker until the 18th or the week after that.

[Dal&Rose 45]

Correct. I had mine on Wednesday of last week but could only get it to come up on their site this week. It takes a few days.

Imagine getting the file, ensuring the check goes through, then registing very few things in to the system: petitioner and beneficiary information only; after all that a receipt number is sent out.

Then the following week, the additional info is added to the system besides names and birthdays. This time it might be assigned to a group of when they are to be processed - so then it can be viewed online.

At least that's how I can imagine it. I've worked the back end of government offices and setting up applications and such. So I can kind of visualize the process.

When so many are incoming only so much can be set up initially.

I say try next Tuesday or so, with Monday being a holiday. But yes you can also register a user name password then add the receipt number.

[JFH 12,189]

That's very interesting about the tracking. How soon should ours be available to do that? I'd love to be able to follow it as it moves from desk to desk.

I've also started thinking about NVC. I've had all but one of the vaccinations. My GP did them free. I've got my full birth certificate. It's too early I think to get the police clearance.

I do have my police clearance from Germany. We are using a joint sponsor so I've mentioned to him that we will need a birth certificate for him and for him to gather up his tax returns stuff.

[EdinErvina 2]

I will check next week for our case. I think I am being tooooo optimistic and I am hoping to get our process done this year. I have seen on VJ that a couple from Bosnia got their interview after 6 months of sending I130. I also have read if the USC lives abroad it can be expedited. But if it does not happen this year it will be alright we both work here. I just wanted our oldest daughter to start frist grade in the states. I do not want to move with the kids first and then wait for his visa. I guess we see how things progress.

JFH we also will be using a joint sponsor since I live in Bosnia with my family and do not have the US income. I was aware that our joint sponsor will fill out the affidavit of support and show her tax returns in the last 3 years, but she will need her birth certificates too?

[JFH 12,189]

JFH we also will be using a joint sponsor since I live in Bosnia with my family and do not have the US income. I was aware that our joint sponsor will fill out the affidavit of support and show her tax returns in the last 3 years, but she will need her birth certificates too?

Yes, the joint sponsor needs to prove they are a US citizen or permanent resident. Ours is a citizen so the proof of that is his birth certificate. If you are using a permanent resident then you need different proof.

[0725 0]

So..I still haven't received the NOA1 and I'm getting a little nervous. Do you get the NOA1 after they forward it to the processing center from the lockbox or before they forward it to the lockbox? I'm looking at the processing timelines for the NOA1 for different centers right now.

[0725 0]

I guess what I'm asking is, do they process the check at the processing center or do they do it at the lockbox, send it off to processing center, and then give you a notification?

[EdinErvina 2]

JHF thanks I understand.

I have read in the thread USC filing from abroad get auto-expetite, avarage 30days between NOA1 and NOA2.

[JFH 12,189]

Hope that's the case for you, E&E!

0725 I think the check is cashed by the lockbox staff before they do anything with the documents. Basically, they want to be sure they are going to be paid before they do any work.

[0725 0]

Hope that's the case for you, E&E!

0725 I think the check is cashed by the lockbox staff before they do anything with the documents. Basically, they want to be sure they are going to be paid before they do any work.

Ok, that makes sense. I'm just baffled, it's been more than a week since I mailed in the form with priority mail. Hopefully I'll hear back soon. Thanks (:

[Frankjavir 55]

Well all of it has started.

I will be expecting an RFE, I was impatient and sent off package with a scanned G325A form with husband's signature. I'm making him send the original one he scanned along with another signed in blue ink. The form was filled out on computer. So they are identical.

Now in the process of getting documents I know will be needed for NVC that may take some time. And not to pester the husband for 5 things in short time frame. Keeps them more accommodating when asking for things. Lol

Make sure that besides signing, also writes his name in block letters inside the heavy border box. Lots of people confuses printing name with typing name.

If you type his name with a computer inside this box you will get an RFE also. (Note: His name was already typed at the begining of the form)

This applies for both G-325A.

[Frankjavir 55]

sent on 2/2 via UPS. and sent copy of the G325A not the original ... so is REF a sure thing? Thanks

Mlore than likely, yes.