I-130 November 2017 Filers

[MrsA27 10]

Congratulations all 🎉🎉

245 days and still nothing 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Kj509 9]

I noticed my case was updated on the new site last night. We got our NOA2 approved June 27th. Any idea on 1) How long it'll take for NVC to receive it and 2) what's the best guesstimate for how long to get a mnl number?

 

The beneficiary country is Philippines if that makes a difference...

[Munak 19]

On 6/27/2018 at 6:31 PM, Fmert001 said:

PD: 11/17

NOA1:11/21

NOA2:6/1

Sent to NVC:6/8

NVC received:6/14

Hello my November/Nebraska family

Sorry I have been MIA I have been try to get all documents  that I need  for NVC and my planning a vacation with Hubby to celebrate wedding anniversary/ his birthday. I wanted to stop by and give an update on where I am in the process.

For my people that haven’t been approved call and bother USCIS and have faith because all this sacrifice shall not be in vain..... 

Congratulations we have kinda same timeline nvc my june 11 I'm still waiting for case number let me knowknow when get yours

[Fmert001 127]

3 hours ago, Munak said:

Congratulations we have kinda same timeline nvc my june 11 I'm still waiting for case number let me knowknow when get yours

Thanks no problem I will and Congrats to you too 

[Fmert001 127]

3 hours ago, Kj509 said:

I noticed my case was updated on the new site last night. We got our NOA2 approved June 27th. Any idea on 1) How long it'll take for NVC to receive it and 2) what's the best guesstimate for how long to get a mnl number?

 

The beneficiary country is Philippines if that makes a difference...

NVC received mine two weeks later 

Just now, Fmert001 said:

NVC received mine two weeks later 

But I have read it taking 6 weeks to receive it 

[JOE2232 9]

On 7/9/2018 at 2:25 PM, Kat & Jim said:

We received our RFE by regular mail, no signature required.

PD : NOV 17th Nebraska

Both old & new website shows RFE letter sent: June 1st

Received RFE letter by mail on: June 13th

Envelope shows postmark dated: June 4th

RFE letter is dated: June 6th 

Returned Large marriage certificate (with original letter) to USCIS in envelope provided, by regular mail on Friday June 29th. We also had to apply to the Government for correct marriage certificate. There was a further delay because we were also on vacation in the USA, returned back to Canada June 28th. 

No news yet on both websites on whether marriage certificate received   (checked twice already today). 

 

Also one question for anyone. When updating your timeline when you update the section "I-130 RFE Sent :" , do you indicate the date you mailed back the RFE to USCIS or the date USCIS indicates received the RFE? Just wanted to clarify so it is as accurate information for everyone. Again thank you to everyone for any comments.  

 

We didn't send a copy of our marriage certificate , we only sent the translated one !! does that mean a RFE ? :/

[Kat & Jim 47]

11 hours ago, JOE2232 said:

We didn't send a copy of our marriage certificate , we only sent the translated one !! does that mean a RFE ? :/

Unfortunately, yes I think it does mean a RFE. Obviously USCIS would make this decision but if you look at the "instructions" for the form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, on the bottom of page 3 of 12 it says, "Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation". Also on page 6,  question number 5 at the bottom, asks "What documents do you need to prove family relationship? A spouse: A copy of your marriage certificate". 

Reading these instructions it tells me that USCIS also needs to see the foreign marriage certificate to confirm that the English translation matches the Foreign marriage certificate information. USCIS needs to know where the information in the translation came from. In our situation we sent only our wallet size marriage certificate and the Large size marriage certificate has more information on it. 

 

Hope this helps. If anyone else has anything else to add please comment as well.

 

So, be prepared to reply with the information USCIS requests in the RFE that might be sent to you. (hope its just the foreign marriage certificate-or better hope you don't get a RFE)  I would send the foreign marriage certificate and the translation back together. There will be instructions in the letter what to do like you need to return the original letter with what document or information is missing. I kept a copy scanned to our computer for our records.

I would keep looking on the old and new websites because it will show on the websites if you are getting a RFE-it will not tell you the reason though. You should receive the letter anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks after. On the old and new websites our RFE letter showed it was sent June 1 and we received it June 13. (our RFE letter was dated June 6th-which is after the posting on the website) Other postings here on Visa journey say their RFE letter was received within a week. If you reply right away hopefully it shouldn't make to much difference in your timeline. If you have more questions please ask. Everyone here wants to help each other understand and get through this process. Good Luck-Hope you receive no letter. 

 

[Abies 1,713]

On 7/14/2018 at 10:34 PM, Kj509 said:

I noticed my case was updated on the new site last night. We got our NOA2 approved June 27th. Any idea on 1) How long it'll take for NVC to receive it and 2) what's the best guesstimate for how long to get a mnl number?

 

The beneficiary country is Philippines if that makes a difference...

Call NVC tomorrow to check if they have received it.

[Kj509 9]

NVC said they just received our case today and it can take up to 8 weeks for a case # I'm d little confused though I'm not sure if we are pivot or non but he said we are faster. Any experience yet on how long it takes?

 

[tranthuy 12]

1 hour ago, Kj509 said:

NVC said they just received our case today and it can take up to 8 weeks for a case # I'm d little confused though I'm not sure if we are pivot or non but he said we are faster. Any experience yet on how long it takes?

 

I saw some people had noticed "NVC received your case". Was your case updated new noticed on website?

[Kj509 9]

I just checked the new site but it's not updated. I called NVC and they said they received it today...

[Allison and Ahmed 30]

Any November filers still waiting for their NOA2? 😓

[Mara0899 80]

263day at Potomac is still nothing.  

[Taaa 125]

6 hours ago, Mara0899 said:

263day at Potomac is still nothing.  

 

Wow this is a long wait😥

I hope you get your approval very soon.

[Allison and Ahmed 30]

6 hours ago, Mara0899 said:

263day at Potomac is still nothing.  

😓😓😓 

 

239 Days for us.  

Nebraska then randomly transferred to NBC.  Still waiting.