2017 Mexico I-601a waiver processing time

[jhigareda41 30]

On 3/20/2018 at 2:32 AM, mommyo2life said:

Thank you for your response. I will be waiting 🙏🏻 

When did uscis receive your i601a?

[mommyo2life 11]

1 hour ago, jhigareda41 said:

When did uscis receive your i601a?

January 2018 

[mommyo2life 11]

1 hour ago, jhigareda41 said:

When did uscis receive your i601a?

Sorry not January it was February 12,2018. 

[Mbl3 0]

Hello! I've been following this topic on here and after seeing how awesomely fast everyone's cases have been processed I'm now confused and concerned.

 

Without looking at our receipts, our I601a was received late June 2017. Fingerprint fee was received June 22 and biometrics were done in the first half of July 2017.

 

We have no update! I called USCIS in the middle of January 2018. The rep did a case inquiry (out of normal processing range) for us and the first week of February we got a letter saying they are simply running behind in general and it's nothing to do with his case.

The online case status simply says "fingerprint fee received June 22".

 

I know the online processing times are BS and not based on reality but a "formula", but seeing people's cases filed in December 2017 already approved..... we're getting really antsy.

 

I guess I'm just looking for an outlet for my frustration! 

Can I/should I call UCSIS again since it's been over 2 months since I last called, and over 9 months since out i601a was received? Is there a special number to contact?

 

And, yes, we've used a lawyer who's done tons of these and they say all paperwork they receive from USCIS says it takes 6-12months.

[abaue028 0]

3 hours ago, Mbl3 said:

Hello! I've been following this topic on here and after seeing how awesomely fast everyone's cases have been processed I'm now confused and concerned.

 

Without looking at our receipts, our I601a was received late June 2017. Fingerprint fee was received June 22 and biometrics were done in the first half of July 2017.

 

We have no update! I called USCIS in the middle of January 2018. The rep did a case inquiry (out of normal processing range) for us and the first week of February we got a letter saying they are simply running behind in general and it's nothing to do with his case.

The online case status simply says "fingerprint fee received June 22".

 

I know the online processing times are BS and not based on reality but a "formula", but seeing people's cases filed in December 2017 already approved..... we're getting really antsy.

 

I guess I'm just looking for an outlet for my frustration! 

Can I/should I call UCSIS again since it's been over 2 months since I last called, and over 9 months since out i601a was received? Is there a special number to contact?

 

And, yes, we've used a lawyer who's done tons of these and they say all paperwork they receive from USCIS says it takes 6-12months.

Ours was received June 2017, fingerprints done early July 2017. I have done 3 inquiries and they say the same thing, that they are behind. I have talked to my lawyer and I guess there really isn't anything we can do, I've seen other people waiting from May/June/July as well. It's a shame... not sure why some take so long and all they say is that they are behind when its not true

[jhigareda41 30]

8 minutes ago, abaue028 said:

Ours was received June 2017, fingerprints done early July 2017. I have done 3 inquiries and they say the same thing, that they are behind. I have talked to my lawyer and I guess there really isn't anything we can do, I've seen other people waiting from May/June/July as well. It's a shame... not sure why some take so long and all they say is that they are behind when its not true

And @Mbl3 I can only imagine the frustration and anxiety you guys must be feeling.  I am just a little over 4 months of having sent my waiver and I feel frustrated. I hope you guys and everyone waiting beyond a reasonable time hear back soon! Stay strong friends. 

[Mbl3 0]

2 hours ago, abaue028 said:

Ours was received June 2017, fingerprints done early July 2017. I have done 3 inquiries and they say the same thing, that they are behind. I have talked to my lawyer and I guess there really isn't anything we can do, I've seen other people waiting from May/June/July as well. It's a shame... not sure why some take so long and all they say is that they are behind when its not true

Makes you wonder how they prioritize cases. Maybe we all got stuck with someone on maternity leave . It is somewhat reassuring to know there are others in the same boat. My husband keeps telling me to be patient, and he's the beneficiary!

 

1 hour ago, jhigareda41 said:

And @Mbl3 I can only imagine the frustration and anxiety you guys must be feeling.  I am just a little over 4 months of having sent my waiver and I feel frustrated. I hope you guys and everyone waiting beyond a reasonable time hear back soon! Stay strong friends. 

Thank you! As long as it gets approved, that's the important thing. I would rather wait a little while longer than have it denied. Of course, a year ago we were planning on him already being back from Juarez by the end of this month. We both can't wait til he can get a good job and we can better our lives 

[Mansini77 100]

9 hours ago, Mbl3 said:

Hello! I've been following this topic on here and after seeing how awesomely fast everyone's cases have been processed I'm now confused and concerned.

 

Without looking at our receipts, our I601a was received late June 2017. Fingerprint fee was received June 22 and biometrics were done in the first half of July 2017.

 

We have no update! I called USCIS in the middle of January 2018. The rep did a case inquiry (out of normal processing range) for us and the first week of February we got a letter saying they are simply running behind in general and it's nothing to do with his case.

The online case status simply says "fingerprint fee received June 22".

 

I know the online processing times are BS and not based on reality but a "formula", but seeing people's cases filed in December 2017 already approved..... we're getting really antsy.

 

I guess I'm just looking for an outlet for my frustration! 

Can I/should I call UCSIS again since it's been over 2 months since I last called, and over 9 months since out i601a was received? Is there a special number to contact?

 

And, yes, we've used a lawyer who's done tons of these and they say all paperwork they receive from USCIS says it takes 6-12months.

Let me start by saying I feel your pain and frustration waiting since June of last year.  To clarify though, your waiver is a I-601A and not the I-601, correct?  All of us here with I-601A approvals waited generally around 2-4 months, while I-601 applicants wait nearly over a year for approvals.

 

Firstly, I wouldn't even bother checking online with the case status. It will continue to say "Fingerprint Fee received June 22" regardless of the outcome.  

 

I would try contacting the National Benefits Center, located in Lee's Summit, Missouri. 1-800-375-5283 is the contact number.  Unless something has changed recently, this is where the I-601a waivers are processed.  I hope to God, for your sake and everyone else that are waiting that they haven't been transferred to the Nebraska USCIS office.  

 

If you are having a difficult time talking to a real human being over at USCIS, I'd recommend calling the NVC with your assigned case number and ask a rep the status of your I-601a.  While the NVC doesn't review I-601a, they do get confirmation from the USCIS has approved your waiver.  You can call the NVC on weekdays as late as midnight (EST), and speak with a rep that might shed some light on your situation.  It might be a fools' errand, but I'd at least give them a shot too.

[jhigareda41 30]

@Mansini77 how would we know if our case was transferred out of NBC? The last documentation I received was from NBC , I'm hoping they are still processing there.  

[abaue028 0]

13 hours ago, Mbl3 said:

Makes you wonder how they prioritize cases. Maybe we all got stuck with someone on maternity leave . It is somewhat reassuring to know there are others in the same boat. My husband keeps telling me to be patient, and he's the beneficiary!

 

Thank you! As long as it gets approved, that's the important thing. I would rather wait a little while longer than have it denied. Of course, a year ago we were planning on him already being back from Juarez by the end of this month. We both can't wait til he can get a good job and we can better our lives 

Its a mystery, I know about 6 people now waiting from May/June /July from a FB page that I follow. I'm sure there are more. You are right, the most important thing is they get approved. My husband is also the beneficiary and he seems more patient than me!! I just like to think that things come at the right time, and soon we will look back one day at all this mess. Yes so many things will change after that Visa gets approved  we can't wait either

[Scajer25 35]

I also know someone who has been waiting since May 2017. I read somewhere that you can contact your congressman? Can you do that? And how? What info do you need to give? If anyone knows that would be helpful. My friends are an elderly couple and I feel that their Lawyer is not helping at all. 

[jhigareda41 30]

My approval notice came in today!! I know some have been waiting for long periods even longer than mine, I'm so grateful to God it came and continue to pray for everyone waiting. 

 

I601a  received 11/14/17 

Approved 3/17/18 

Received approval notice 3/23/18

[Scajer25 35]

2 hours ago, jhigareda41 said:

My approval notice came in today!! I know some have been waiting for long periods even longer than mine, I'm so grateful to God it came and continue to pray for everyone waiting. 

 

I601a  received 11/14/17 

Approved 3/17/18 

Received approval notice 3/23/18

Congratulations!!! Good luck with the rest of your process

[jhigareda41 30]

16 minutes ago, Scajer25 said:

Congratulations!!! Good luck with the rest of your process

Thank you! Just curious where are you in the process?

[jhigareda41 30]

On 3/18/2018 at 6:17 PM, Mansini77 said:

Correct, since you came here at such a young age, you won't need a police certificate.  With that not needed, looks like you are in the clear for the NVC processing your case.  It wouldn't hurt to send the NVC copies of your school evidence as well.  When it comes to the NVC, it's better safe than sorry.

Would I need one from the USA? I have lived in only one county since turning 16. According to the state website it says " if your are 16 or older and have lived in your current country of residence (If different from nationality) for more than 6 months then you need a police certificate from your current country of residence" does that mean the US would be my current country of residence since I was brought as a young child? Or does the biometrics cover it?