July 2017 I 130 Filers for Parents

[Boiler 45,496]

3 hours ago, abumiqdad said:

so there is a strong possibility that RAISE will pass, enacted as the law and then any applications AFTER the introduction of the law will be invalidated?

Hurm, i wonder if they can do things retroactively? i mean, it would definitely be unfair to those who had applied, paid, and waited for ages! Can something be applied retroactively like this? For example, something that is considered LEGAL as of now, tomorrow will be considered ILLEGAL and then the people who did it today be charged for it based on tomorrow's law being passed?

Absolutely, Obama did a few things that fell into that category.

[abum 324]

33 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Absolutely, Obama did a few things that fell into that category.

it is unfortunate for a lot of soon to be naturalized citizens (myself included should i opt for it)

[merkin&regine 18]

Not to discourage all of you but since the form was updated, petition approval for parents were longer. Filed mine with Priority date of May 29, 2017. No news yet as of now.

 

if anyone got approved here. Pls

let us know.

 

Thanks.

[abum 324]

On 9/17/2017 at 7:22 AM, merkin&regine said:

Not to discourage all of you but since the form was updated, petition approval for parents were longer. Filed mine with Priority date of May 29, 2017. No news yet as of now.

 

if anyone got approved here. Pls

let us know.

 

Thanks.

Not even NOA1?

[merkin&regine 18]

5 hours ago, abumiqdad said:

Not even NOA1?

I got the NOA1, having the priority date means you got a date from your Noa1.

 

good luck everyone.

[dodi123 0]

On 9/16/2017 at 4:04 AM, Pat Stubbs said:

 

You can read the Bill online. It's number is S.354 and S 1720. The website is Congress.gov

it appears towards the end of the section about Immediate Relatives. It has also been backed by the President. Some are now suggesting that sections of the RAISE Act might be included in a Bill that will resolve the DACA issue. Apparently the one item that has broad support across both parties and the public is a cut to chain immigration. This leaves us all in a vulnerable and uncertain position in my opinion.

lets not spread the panic here. S1720 will override S354 as its all together a new bill and introduction. Second, these kinds of statements such as "invalid after introduction" will have many legal complications. If at all this Bill is approved, it will be based on enactment date as USCIS cant revert legal status. This is not about reverting an amnesty or executive action. 

[BMW4me 12]

wth

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/354/text?q={"search"%3A["S354"]}&r=1

well ok let's not spread panic but let's know the truth, click on Text (1) and read the Bill.

it says in sect 4.

"to reduce the number of family-sponsored immigrants, to create a new nonimmigrant classification for the parents of adult United States citizens, and for other purposes"

 

what is that mean a nonimmigrant visa for my mom, huh? I mean for us we don't really care about being an immigrant, as long as she can stay indefinitely, get driver's license we're ok but i dont think many would like this. oooh trump

Edited September 19, 2017 by BMW4me

[merkin&regine 18]

1 hour ago, BMW4me said:

wth

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/354/text?q={"search"%3A["S354"]}&r=1

well ok let's not spread panic but let's know the truth, click on Text (1) and read the Bill.

it says in sect 4.

"to reduce the number of family-sponsored immigrants, to create a new nonimmigrant classification for the parents of adult United States citizens, and for other purposes"

 

what is that mean a nonimmigrant visa for my mom, huh? I mean for us we don't really care about being an immigrant, as long as she can stay indefinitely, get driver's license we're ok but i dont think many would like this. oooh trump

It's what it is.. :(... but the good news is, that law needs 60 votes to pass in the senate. Currently, all 48 senate democrats are united against the RAISE act and 2 republican senators said "No" upon introduction. So, if we do the math, it's kind a impossible to pass. 

 

What we can do is VOTE in the next election.

[DaisyMae 37]

On 9/16/2017 at 4:35 AM, Pat Stubbs said:

The amended RAISE Act was introduced on August 2nd. The original Bill was introduced February 13th. Both Bills state that petitions for the categories eliminated (parents, siblings, children over 18) that were submitted  AFTER the INTRODUCTION date will be invalid. NOT after enactment. 

Now with the DACA deal underway it is being hinted that an end to some chain immigration may be part of the deal. They also have a deadline of March 3rd to legislate. Personally I am extremely worried.

USCIS has not yet updated processing times this month. Last month they were taking over 7 months to process. There is then the NVC process to get through BEFORE the interview. This is currently taking up to another 4 months. 

I won't worry much about it for now! I have 2 friends who submitted their petitions after the introduction ( Feb 24 Filer & March 27 Filer). Let's all be positive and be hopeful 🙏🏻

Edited September 19, 2017 by DaisyMae

[nav11 2]

I filed concurrent filings for my parents (father and mom)  in Sep at the Chicago Lockbox.  The application was delivered on Sep 27th.  Haven't received the notice yet.  Typically how long does it take to receive the notice for filings at Chicago center?

 

 

[nav11 2]

On 8/12/2017 at 2:06 PM, DaisyMae said:

Oh yay! 

Do you have the timeline from the application to acceptance?

[kareng5 27]

3 hours ago, nav11 said:

I filed concurrent filings for my parents (father and mom)  in Sep at the Chicago Lockbox.  The application was delivered on Sep 27th.  Haven't received the notice yet.  Typically how long does it take to receive the notice for filings at Chicago center?

 

 

around a week 10 days

[nav11 2]

2 minutes ago, kareng5 said:

around a week 10 days

Thanks for the info Karen

[kareng5 27]

3 minutes ago, nav11 said:

Thanks for the info Karen

hope you get you NOA1 soon but don't get stressed you will get it really soon the NOA2 take around 6 months I'm going into the 3rd month and its staring to get frustrated and I should get my NOA2 by January 2018 but I cant stop checking mail, VJ etc every day

[julieascott 19]

21 hours ago, kareng5 said:

hope you get you NOA1 soon but don't get stressed you will get it really soon the NOA2 take around 6 months I'm going into the 3rd month and its staring to get frustrated and I should get my NOA2 by January 2018 but I cant stop checking mail, VJ etc every day

More than frustrating especially when it's not in our hands. My PD is July 19th but I still can't even check my status online. I know it's not like it will make a huge difference but I can't help but to be so annoyed! I have called like four times when they said call back after 45 days from date of NOA1. All I got was it may take more than 45days to fix the technical glitch. Not very helpful, is it? I mean, 10years is more than 45days! I was assured though that there's nothing wrong in my application.