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I am not sure why USCIS suddenly slowed down. I did not see but very very few approvals since end of Nov...Also, I am sure since its the holiday season from now until the beginning of the year, that some took time off increasing the backlog more...

Prayers for you guys...I am truly frustrated for all. 

YA ALAH Bless Our Joureny To The End , Ameen

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So I filed a service request about a few weeks ago since it has been 230 days for us now with no approval. We got a notice back saying that they had to perform additional review on our case that caused a delay in processing time. And that our case is currently with an adjudicating officer and we should receive a decision or notice of further action within 60 days.

 

Does approval really come within 60 days or can it take even more time? Can someone please tell me what really happens after this response of service request. 
When should we expect to hear a decision? Its been sooo long :(

PD: May 8

Texas

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1 minute ago, Harmeet Kaur said:

So I filed a service request about a few weeks ago since it has been 230 days for us now with no approval. We got a notice back saying that they had to perform additional review on our case that caused a delay in processing time. And that our case is currently with an adjudicating officer and we should receive a decision or notice of further action within 60 days.

 

Does approval really come within 60 days or can it take even more time? Can someone please tell me what really happens after this response of service request. 
When should we expect to hear a decision? Its been sooo long :(

PD: May 8

Texas

US Citizen

I don’t know what’s going on with Texas Service Center that’s crazy. My husband and his daughter was luckily approved December 4, my priority date is May 23, 2017. I think Texas is moving very slow compared to other service center. I hope for the new year they pick back up for you and many others...

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14 hours ago, Harmeet Kaur said:

So I filed a service request about a few weeks ago since it has been 230 days for us now with no approval. We got a notice back saying that they had to perform additional review on our case that caused a delay in processing time. And that our case is currently with an adjudicating officer and we should receive a decision or notice of further action within 60 days.

 

Does approval really come within 60 days or can it take even more time? Can someone please tell me what really happens after this response of service request. 
When should we expect to hear a decision? Its been sooo long :(

PD: May 8

Texas

US Citizen

Hi,

 

I filed a service request too on Dec 14, and then USCIS gave me the SAME exact reply as you on Dec 18 .... "delayed due to Additional review".  This is despite getting told by Tier 2 operator that a Adjudicating officer was assigned to my case on Nov 30th.  It's been over 230 days for me too. 

 

PD: April 26

Texas

US Citizen

 

 

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CR1 Journey for US Citizen (USC) with Spouse (China)

Service Center: Texas Service Center

2/14/17 - Got married

4/23/17 - Mailed I-130 via UPS

4/26/17 - Received by USCIS; Priority Date (PD)

4/28/17 - NOA1 (I-797C mailed out by USCIS)

4/30/17 - Received text (no email) notification of Case #

5/06/17 - I-797C hardcopy recieved

... <the wait> ...

Estimated I-130 approval according to VJ: Nov 3 - 9, 2017

USCIS Officer Start Reviewing my Case: Nov 30, 2017 (according to Tier 2 support)

My personal estimation: Dec 10, 2017

Actual I-130 approval: Jan 31, 2018 (280 days or ~9 mons)

2018-03-15 - USCIS ship package to NVC; NVC receives package from USCIS on 2018-03-26

2018-05-14 - NVC Case Created; NVC Case # assigned (Welcome Letter PDF via Email on 2017-05-17)

2018-05-30 - DS-261 (Agent Choice) submitted, AOS Fee paid (next day processed)

2018-06-18 - IV fee paid (IV fee invoice generated earlier on 06/12)

2018-06-23 - DS-260 (IV application) submitted
2018-08-06 - I-864 (AOS) + AOS support docs + DS-260 (IV) + IV support docs mailed (Could have ship this out faster, maybe 1.5 mons faster)

2018-08-14 - NVC declares Case Complete; NVC ships physical package to Guangzhou on 2018-08-22 + emailed copy 08-23

2018-08-22 - Email notification from NVC for scheduled interview for Sep 25, 2018 at 8:30am; includes Medical Exam instructions

2018-09-07 - Medical Exam in Shanghai scheduled; Results delayed due to need for extra Sputum+Phlegm test for Tuberculosis (+8 week wait)

2018-09-16 - 3 days of Sputnum TB test; need to wait 8 weeks

2018-09-25 - Missed scheduled Guangzhou interview due to lack of medical exam results (still waiting)

2018-11-19 - Med. Exam results ready; Email notification from NVC for scheduled interview for Nov 29, 2018 at 9:10am

2018-11-29 - Missed scheduled Guangzhou CR1 interview due to conflict schedule; NVC re-schedules for Dec 4, 2018 at 8:10am

2018-12-04 - Attended Guangzhou CR1 interview - SUCCESS!

2018-12-11 - Passport received with CR1 Visa Stamp

2019-01-15 - Enter Boston (POE) - Official permanent resident via CR1 conditional green card

2019-01-17 - Applied & Approved for SSN at local office (should receive in mail 2 weeks); 2019-01-24 - SSN Card Recieved

2021-01-14 - I-751 packet/application submitted via USPS mail (USCIS received on 2021-01-21)
2021-01-15 - Green Card/Permanent Resident Card/I-551 Card EXPIRES, need to submit I-751 removal of conditions before this expiration date
2021-02-23 - I-797 Notice of Action  received in mail (extends expired Form I-551 (aka Green card) by 18 months; notifies $680 accepted)
2021-11-02 - Request For Evidence (RFE) (USCIS received I-751 past CR expiration date); 2021-11-13 - I replied to RFE (Extraordinary circumstances; COVID-19, Post-marked vs. Received date)
2021-12-13 -  I-797 Notice of Action received in mail (extends expired Form I-551 (aka Green card) by 24 months, likely due to RFE delay)
2022-02-10 - I-797C Notice of Action on I-751 (INTERVIEW DATE set for Mar 21, 2022)
2022-03-21 - USCIS Lifting Conditions Interview at JFK Building in Boston, MA (Approved on same day via Case Tracker)

Note: All format is YYYY-MM-DD

 

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hi guys, my PD is 28/05 Potomac service center, i see many other cases that were filled after my PD are being approved. i still haven't heard anything from USCIS. called my attorney yesterday, she said, wait for another 30to35 days as they are still reviewing Early May cases? i'm confused what should i do. it's been almost 7 months now.  checked on USCIS website. my online status says case received.  is that it? i'm very angry and confused. what should i do? i'm thinking to call USCIS customer service. 

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2 hours ago, Mrsniper said:

hi guys, my PD is 28/05 Potomac service center, i see many other cases that were filled after my PD are being approved. i still haven't heard anything from USCIS. called my attorney yesterday, she said, wait for another 30to35 days as they are still reviewing Early May cases? i'm confused what should i do. it's been almost 7 months now.  checked on USCIS website. my online status says case received.  is that it? i'm very angry and confused. what should i do? i'm thinking to call USCIS customer service. 

Talk to Tier 2. Put in a case service request, this means they will talk to Potomac, they should reply within 2 weeks to give you a case status. Most likely they will just simply reply "delayed due to Additional review" because it's christmas break time. I recommend if after Jan 7, you don't anything, then put in a Case Service Request via Tier 2 support. It's because it's a holidays, people take time off for vacation, it's slower around the christmas time.

 

Make sure to note down the Case Service Request # they should give you.  

 

Also don't worry, I am April 26th PD, Texas, US Citizen, and I haven't been approved either. No worries ;) 

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CR1 Journey for US Citizen (USC) with Spouse (China)

Service Center: Texas Service Center

2/14/17 - Got married

4/23/17 - Mailed I-130 via UPS

4/26/17 - Received by USCIS; Priority Date (PD)

4/28/17 - NOA1 (I-797C mailed out by USCIS)

4/30/17 - Received text (no email) notification of Case #

5/06/17 - I-797C hardcopy recieved

... <the wait> ...

Estimated I-130 approval according to VJ: Nov 3 - 9, 2017

USCIS Officer Start Reviewing my Case: Nov 30, 2017 (according to Tier 2 support)

My personal estimation: Dec 10, 2017

Actual I-130 approval: Jan 31, 2018 (280 days or ~9 mons)

2018-03-15 - USCIS ship package to NVC; NVC receives package from USCIS on 2018-03-26

2018-05-14 - NVC Case Created; NVC Case # assigned (Welcome Letter PDF via Email on 2017-05-17)

2018-05-30 - DS-261 (Agent Choice) submitted, AOS Fee paid (next day processed)

2018-06-18 - IV fee paid (IV fee invoice generated earlier on 06/12)

2018-06-23 - DS-260 (IV application) submitted
2018-08-06 - I-864 (AOS) + AOS support docs + DS-260 (IV) + IV support docs mailed (Could have ship this out faster, maybe 1.5 mons faster)

2018-08-14 - NVC declares Case Complete; NVC ships physical package to Guangzhou on 2018-08-22 + emailed copy 08-23

2018-08-22 - Email notification from NVC for scheduled interview for Sep 25, 2018 at 8:30am; includes Medical Exam instructions

2018-09-07 - Medical Exam in Shanghai scheduled; Results delayed due to need for extra Sputum+Phlegm test for Tuberculosis (+8 week wait)

2018-09-16 - 3 days of Sputnum TB test; need to wait 8 weeks

2018-09-25 - Missed scheduled Guangzhou interview due to lack of medical exam results (still waiting)

2018-11-19 - Med. Exam results ready; Email notification from NVC for scheduled interview for Nov 29, 2018 at 9:10am

2018-11-29 - Missed scheduled Guangzhou CR1 interview due to conflict schedule; NVC re-schedules for Dec 4, 2018 at 8:10am

2018-12-04 - Attended Guangzhou CR1 interview - SUCCESS!

2018-12-11 - Passport received with CR1 Visa Stamp

2019-01-15 - Enter Boston (POE) - Official permanent resident via CR1 conditional green card

2019-01-17 - Applied & Approved for SSN at local office (should receive in mail 2 weeks); 2019-01-24 - SSN Card Recieved

2021-01-14 - I-751 packet/application submitted via USPS mail (USCIS received on 2021-01-21)
2021-01-15 - Green Card/Permanent Resident Card/I-551 Card EXPIRES, need to submit I-751 removal of conditions before this expiration date
2021-02-23 - I-797 Notice of Action  received in mail (extends expired Form I-551 (aka Green card) by 18 months; notifies $680 accepted)
2021-11-02 - Request For Evidence (RFE) (USCIS received I-751 past CR expiration date); 2021-11-13 - I replied to RFE (Extraordinary circumstances; COVID-19, Post-marked vs. Received date)
2021-12-13 -  I-797 Notice of Action received in mail (extends expired Form I-551 (aka Green card) by 24 months, likely due to RFE delay)
2022-02-10 - I-797C Notice of Action on I-751 (INTERVIEW DATE set for Mar 21, 2022)
2022-03-21 - USCIS Lifting Conditions Interview at JFK Building in Boston, MA (Approved on same day via Case Tracker)

Note: All format is YYYY-MM-DD

 

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On 12/19/2017 at 3:00 PM, Khallaf said:

you should have gotten an NOA1 with in a few days a week at max from when they received it, did you keep a copy of all the papers? and was the money order cashed>?

I just checked and my money order has not been cashed yet. The Application has been delivery 11/24. What can i do.?

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22 minutes ago, Lioonnel1er said:

I just checked and my money order has not been cashed yet. The Application has been delivery 11/24. What can i do.?

You can ask others however, I will tell you what I would do. First call the customer service number 1-800-375-5283 ask them what you should do, my best guess is they are likely going to tell you to contact the money order company to ask for a refund aince it wasnt cashed and then to redo the papers. Double check you mailed to the right address as the addresses have changed when I cant answer. But that is likely what they might tell you. 

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On 12/25/2017 at 8:51 AM, NLEVY1 said:

I don’t know what’s going on with Texas Service Center that’s crazy. My husband and his daughter was luckily approved December 4, my priority date is May 23, 2017. I think Texas is moving very slow compared to other service center. I hope for the new year they pick back up for you and many others...

Nebraska service center is working on March and maybe some April so be glad your case isnt there. 

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52 minutes ago, Khallaf said:

You can ask others however, I will tell you what I would do. First call the customer service number 1-800-375-5283 ask them what you should do, my best guess is they are likely going to tell you to contact the money order company to ask for a refund aince it wasnt cashed and then to redo the papers. Double check you mailed to the right address as the addresses have changed when I cant answer. But that is likely what they might tell you. 

Okay thanks i will call them tomorrow and see what is going on. Thanks

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Hi everyone,

 

I received the approval letter today!!! 

 

PD: May 30, 2017

Approved: December 21, 2017

Approval letter received in the mail: December 26, 2017

 

No status updates on the website yet. 

 

Waiting is the hardest part but hang in there guys. Yours is coming! All the very best to each and every one of you!

"No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible." -George Chakiris

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4 hours ago, MahiAS said:

Hi everyone,

 

I received the approval letter today!!! 

 

PD: May 30, 2017

Approved: December 21, 2017

Approval letter received in the mail: December 26, 2017

 

No status updates on the website yet. 

 

Waiting is the hardest part but hang in there guys. Yours is coming! All the very best to each and every one of you!

I’m May 30 as well, TSC. No news yet for me. 😞

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5 hours ago, MahiAS said:

Hi everyone,

 

I received the approval letter today!!! 

 

PD: May 30, 2017

Approved: December 21, 2017

Approval letter received in the mail: December 26, 2017

 

No status updates on the website yet. 

 

Waiting is the hardest part but hang in there guys. Yours is coming! All the very best to each and every one of you!

Congratulations on your approval 

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