All California Service Center I-130 filers

[Tenreyro 174]

Also, on time requests does not actually submit a Request, they just tell you that you are not able to submit a request because your case is on time. I guess it saves them from the trouble of answering cases actually on time.

 

And finally, did you selected the option of Spouse of US citizen on the Service Request form? Because that you filed it as a Resident does not mean that it now is the same, and it won't allow for it to be sent since the published date is Nov 4th, 2016

[Peteddy 4]

On 1/25/2018 at 12:45 PM, Tenreyro said:

My guess is that only hers appears because he is a derivative applicant, with your wife being the principal. If you included him on the i-130.

 

Actually, I found this same topic on this forum, and this response is really helpful: (It is for a fiancee beneficiary, but I believe it applies to your case also)

Please guys, i need a quick help here pls. I have been calling to get my case number but uptil now, am unable. I was told our package hasnt gotten to them yet and its not in their system. I dont know if am missing anything out pls. Here are my details info again:

I130 filed:

Received date- 10/25/2016

Priority date- 10/25/2016

Notice date- 12/29/2017.

 

 

On 1/25/2018 at 12:45 PM, Tenreyro said:

 

Awesome.  Thanks Tenyro

[caiobastos 2]

11 hours ago, Tenreyro said:

In my opinion, you have not walked down every road. For example, Why don't you make an infopass appointment and see the real status of your case face to face with someone, and see if it was indeed upgraded?

 

If they told you it is an error on their part, ask them to expedite your case as a form of they making it up to you, since that is one of the option when requesting an expedited case.

Thanks for the information, I was not aware of this option. However after finding the 2 nearest offices, none of them have available appointments, and I did not find an option to schedule one. Do these offices have a number I can call? Or am I able to schedule if I call USCIS?

[Tenreyro 174]

3 hours ago, caiobastos said:

Thanks for the information, I was not aware of this option. However after finding the 2 nearest offices, none of them have available appointments, and I did not find an option to schedule one. Do these offices have a number I can call? Or am I able to schedule if I call USCIS?

I think the appointments calendar only scans the next 14 days, try logging in frequently, and right after midnight, and early in the morning, to see if the next available day appears available, Maryland is a high population density area, so, more people in the same space, with limited availability, it makes it harder to find a spot. Keep checking, maybe someone cancels an appointment, or the next day appears maybe after midnigth.

 

You can schedule your appointment here: https://my.uscis.gov/en/appointment

 

Good luck!

[caiobastos 2]

24 minutes ago, Tenreyro said:

I think the appointments calendar only scans the next 14 days, try logging in frequently, and right after midnight, and early in the morning, to see if the next available day appears available, Maryland is a high population density area, so, more people in the same space, with limited availability, it makes it harder to find a spot. Keep checking, maybe someone cancels an appointment, or the next day appears maybe after midnigth.

 

You can schedule your appointment here: https://my.uscis.gov/en/appointment

 

Good luck!

Thanks for the information! I will be trying this.

[audacious21 0]

Hi,

I (perm resident) filed I-130 for my wife (F1 visa) under F2A on Dec 20, 2016 and my application is still pending with CSC. March 2018 service bulletin shows my dates are current, I was wondering if I could file for i-1485, EAD & Advance Parole without approval of I-130. Can my wife travel to India after filing for AP and comeback on AP once approved? Is there any risk associated with this approach ?

Thanks

Edited February 13, 2018 by audacious21

[Tenreyro 174]

58 minutes ago, audacious21 said:

Hi,

I (perm resident) filed I-130 for my wife (F1 visa) under F2A on Dec 20, 2016 and my application is still pending with CSC. March 2018 service bulletin shows my dates are current, I was wondering if I could file for i-1485, EAD & Advance Parole without approval of I-130. Can my wife travel to India after filing for AP and comeback on AP once approved? Is there any risk associated with this approach ?

Thanks

Hi! PD Dec 19, 2016, almost neighbors, i130 still pending, and considering concurrent filing too.

 

For exactly what you are asking, no. She has to wait for her AP to be approved for her to travel and her application not to be considered as 'abandoned'. If there is an emergency, she can get an infopass appointment and get an expedited AP filed and issued in a matter of days, but only for emergencies.

 

Now, to file for adjustment of status you have to wait until March, and depends if USCIS approves the use of chart b (I think they will, but you still have to wait, link: https://www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo )

 

Now, about the concurrent filing, it is allowed by Uscis on several conditions, being the third:

"When permitted by USCIS (as described above in “Acceptance of Adjustment Status Applications”), your priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed in the “Dates for Filing Applications” chart for your preference category and country of chargeability."

 

So, technically, you can file i485 and combocards, but have to wait for AP, and even approved AP, I would suggest to avoid traveling unless it is an emergency, because reentry is not guaranteed, and only as "paroled", Idk what that means exactly.

Edited February 13, 2018 by Tenreyro

[thepanda 87]

17 hours ago, Tenreyro said:

Hi! PD Dec 19, 2016, almost neighbors, i130 still pending, and considering concurrent filing too.

 

For exactly what you are asking, no. She has to wait for her AP to be approved for her to travel and her application not to be considered as 'abandoned'. If there is an emergency, she can get an infopass appointment and get an expedited AP filed and issued in a matter of days, but only for emergencies.

 

Now, to file for adjustment of status you have to wait until March, and depends if USCIS approves the use of chart b (I think they will, but you still have to wait, link: https://www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo )

 

Now, about the concurrent filing, it is allowed by Uscis on several conditions, being the third:

"When permitted by USCIS (as described above in “Acceptance of Adjustment Status Applications”), your priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed in the “Dates for Filing Applications” chart for your preference category and country of chargeability."

 

So, technically, you can file i485 and combocards, but have to wait for AP, and even approved AP, I would suggest to avoid traveling unless it is an emergency, because reentry is not guaranteed, and only as "paroled", Idk what that means exactly.

Ok, so we are in the same boat basically. The i-485 instructions state that you are allowed to file before i-130 is approved if a visa is immediately available. But there is not a definition for that. Let's keep each other updated!

[markx 4]

me three. 

 

My PD is Jan 9th, 2017. Are you sure we can file the I485, EAD and AP before I130 got approved?

 

I dont think we are applicable to concurrent filling.  https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/concurrent-filing-form-i-485

 

Anyone got NOA2 after Jan 2017?

 

Edited February 14, 2018 by markx

[david suwal 0]

hey is there any one with the november 2016 filters with i130 filling is there any good news 

California service center ......

plz anyone....

[thepanda 87]

1 hour ago, david suwal said:

hey is there any one with the november 2016 filters with i130 filling is there any good news 

California service center ......

plz anyone....

There was two people on the Facebook group who received approval on February 9th. PD 10. November 2016. 

[Meow73 22]

Our I130 was approved on 2/2/17. Pd November 9, 2016

[Tenreyro 174]

On 2/16/2018 at 2:04 PM, Aneta73 said:

Our I130 was approved on 2/2/17. Pd November 9, 2016

Congratulations!!!!

[Tenreyro 174]

I just came to let you know today it has been 1 year and 2 months since we sent i-130, unfortunately filed at CSC.

 

Our PD: Dec 19th, 2016 

[ali sidd 2]

On 2/10/2018 at 12:22 AM, Aneta73 said:

I just received a letter that my petition was approved on 2/2/18

Priority date is 10/9/2016

Nothing changed online, still says that my case was received.

 

any update of your case or you receive any call from NVC?

i have received approval letter on 15/nov/2018 and my priority date is 14/Nov/2016.