All California Service Center I-130 filers

[khalid bahadri19 1]

5 minutes ago, sherydenise said:

I don't think I can, if I remember you have to answer a couple of questions and then you'll have to wait for the admin or someone to accept. But I don't think I can add you.

oh ok, it did say that i have to wait till somebody add me. thanks anyway 

Edited February 19, 2019 by khalid bahadri19

[Jovic 8]

11 hours ago, khalid bahadri19 said:

 

can you please add my to F2a 2017 filers because it doesn't let me to join 

my name khalid bahadri

Also to get updates of approvals you can also join this whatsapp group for F2A 2017 filers

 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJ6ybQhkDF70KnP1W3xSJX

[khalid bahadri19 1]

On 2/20/2019 at 2:44 AM, Jovic said:

Also to get updates of approvals you can also join this whatsapp group for F2A 2017 filers

 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IJ6ybQhkDF70KnP1W3xSJX

Thank you 

[mk17 5]

On 2/18/2019 at 9:17 AM, KatenkaMishka said:

If you received the notification about address change , then you should be fine . You would most likely send your AOS package to the Chicago lockbox : https://www.uscis.gov/i-485-addresses

 

After it’s accepted by them, they gonna issue request for biometrics collection after approx 3-4 weeks , and then your case will be transferred to your local USCIS office based on your zip code . Like if you live in Maiami , your field office is Miami and so on . You can lookup the closest field office by your zip code and based on that you can check the processing time for I-485 for your location here : https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

and yes , it is safe travel with AP , unless you had unlawful presence at some point . Also note , you’ll be required to use AP to travel , your F1 visa is no longer good for entrance after you claimed your immigration intense . 

So I received NFE stating to provide more evidence that our marriage is legit. They have questions like why were my parents and sibilings not here for the marriage. How do I explain to them that they were here for the cultural ceremony and celebration that we postponed for June of 2018. They were not here for the court marriage that we did in March 2017. Our marriage is legit and we have pictures and all dating back to 2008. And we also live together now and have joint bank accounts and assets. We plan on providing a detailed explanation and a ton of pictures to back it up. What do you think we should do? Are they really hard about these situations? 

[KatenkaMishka 12]

17 minutes ago, mk17 said:

So I received NFE stating to provide more evidence that our marriage is legit. They have questions like why were my parents and sibilings not here for the marriage. How do I explain to them that they were here for the cultural ceremony and celebration that we postponed for June of 2018. They were not here for the court marriage that we did in March 2017. Our marriage is legit and we have pictures and all dating back to 2008. And we also live together now and have joint bank accounts and assets. We plan on providing a detailed explanation and a ton of pictures to back it up. What do you think we should do? Are they really hard about these situations? 

Hey, yeah those RFEs are pretty common and they are harsh about evidence. But don’t worry , once you provide all that , you’ll be fine . I’ve attached all supporting documents when was submitting I-130. I’ve sent : joint bank account statements, insurance , lots of photos , affidavit of support letters from friends , copies of wedding cards that were sent to us by our friends to our common address . Haven’t received neither RFE or approval yet . My friends though got same RFE as you did and they attached photos and letters from friends (supporting and confirming that they  have a real marriage and how they know them both , they also did them notarized). As per your siblings or parents not attending your wedding - you can attach letters from them (or from you ) explaining why so, and photos from cultural ceremony . I’m sure you gonna be fine , it’s a very common RFE .

Edited February 21, 2019 by KatenkaMishka

[Reynizzle 0]

Hello, 

 

My mom filled an I-130 (F2A) for my little sister.  Is there a specific group for California Service Center 2018 that I can join in?  Thank you. 

[Reynizzle 0]

On ‎2‎/‎18‎/‎2019 at 1:52 AM, KatenkaMishka said:

Processing time varies from 19 to 25 months , and it’s different on case to case basis. Were  you changing your address ?if you did , may be they’ve messed up sending letters to the wrong one , it happened to friends of mine . Have you checked it online/tried calling to USCIS ? I suggest setting an appointment with INFOPASS , I’ve heard from many people it helps , even though they just gonna look up your case in their system , somehow it pushes the application . Worth trying , it’s free and might help . Also, why you didn’t apply for AOS ? You’ve been eligible to do so long ago , your PD is current and therefore no need to wait for I-130 approval . If for some reason you aren’t willing to go through AOS process, I still wouldn’t be worrying about I-130 yet - wait for a couple months since you are still within 19-25 months timeframe. 

Srajeevan,

 

How will I know when my PD is current to apply for AOS? Thank you.  

 

[Reynizzle 0]

On ‎2‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 9:11 AM, WarisShahid said:

Hello Everyone, 

I130- approved, F2A Permanent resident filing for my spouse 

Center : California Service Center

Received Approval Notice via Mail, No communication via email, status on web is also not updated yet.

Priority Date : May 16th 2017

Approval Notice Date : February 6th 2019

Allhumdulillah 
Best of luck to everyone, i wish everyone quick approvals

 

Hello WarisShahid,

 

My mother also filled for an F2A, filing for my little sister Oct 2018 and she just turned 19 this month.  Is the approval date the date they approved your I-130?  I'm really confused with the process.  Can you tell me process step-by-step, please! 

[KatenkaMishka 12]

2 hours ago, Reynizzle said:

Srajeevan,

 

How will I know when my PD is current to apply for AOS? Thank you.  

 

You have to look for second chart in visa bulletin , F2A category ( as of February , it’s December 2017, so if your I-130 was filled before that , you can apply for AOS) . In order to do so , you have to be in the US with valid immigrant status , otherwise you’ve got to wait until your I-130 is approved and visa becomes available (first chart of visa bulletin)

[puru444 44]

ust received an email from USCIS this morning: 

 

case has been approved 

pd: 18May 2017

approval date: 25 Feb 2019

 

now, waiting to receive approval notice (NOA2) in mail. Thank god it’s done, such a relief

[khalid bahadri19 1]

39 minutes ago, puru444 said:

ust received an email from USCIS this morning: 

 

case has been approved 

pd: 18May 2017

approval date: 25 Feb 2019

 

now, waiting to receive approval notice (NOA2) in mail. Thank god it’s done, such a relief

Hey, did USCIS send you an email or you check the online status?

[puru444 44]

17 minutes ago, khalid bahadri19 said:

Hey, did USCIS send you an email or you check the online status?

This morning I checked my emails and saw this email from USCIS, and it was an approval email and they said they will send approval notice in mail soon. Later, I checked my status online on their website, it says my case was approved!! 

 

Awesome monday morning, indeed!!  

[khalid bahadri19 1]

2 minutes ago, puru444 said:

This morning I checked my emails and saw this email from USCIS, and it was an approval email and they said they will send approval notice in mail soon. Later, I checked my status online on their website, it says my case was approved!! 

 

Awesome monday morning, indeed!!  

Great, congrats... Mine is May 10 2017 still waiting.

[Hurry1one 0]

Hello Everyone, 

I130- approved, F2A Permanent resident filing for my spouse 

Center : California Service Center

Received Approval Notice via Mail, No communication via email, status on web is also not updated yet.

 

Priority Date : 4/25/2017

Approval Notice Date : 2/20/2019

Mail Received Date: 2/25/2019

[Nena14 1]

5 hours ago, Hurry1one said:

Hello Everyone, 

I130- approved, F2A Permanent resident filing for my spouse 

Center : California Service Center

Received Approval Notice via Mail, No communication via email, status on web is also not updated yet.

 

Priority Date : 4/25/2017

Approval Notice Date : 2/20/2019

Mail Received Date: 2/25/2019

I'm not sure if this would help you track your status or anyone that do not see updates on the website uscis.gov .

 

Mine worked because they sent an RFE and on uscis.gov it doesnt show. But on this other website it does show the date that they sent the RFE.

 

https://www.***removed***/forum/showthread.php/237967-FIX-FOR-CASE-STATUS-NOT-UPDATING-read-if-you-are-waiting-for-updates