I-130 Approval takes from 9 to 11 months now

[Derik-Lina 230]

23 minutes ago, Keo23 said:

Yes. I called many times and they told me I’m still within the processing time which is 9 to 11 months...

Very rarely when the wait is that long. I hope they are wrong  Nine to Eleven months put us at a 2 year wait before spouses get here.

[Keo23 105]

3 minutes ago, Derik-Lina said:

Very rarely when the wait is that long. I hope they are wrong  Nine to Eleven months put us at a 2 year wait before spouses get here.

It’s a very frustrating process. I’m hoping by the end of the month I will hear some good news.

Edited April 11, 2018 by Keo23

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

That time frame is only the USCIS stage

then your packet goes to NVC and you do all the documents and pay the fees there

The NVC time phase depends on how fast you do what is needed

completing the I 864 and she doing the DS 260 after bothe fees are paid (all this is done online)

then you will recieve instructions to get the following in native language with English translations for the Moroccan:

1. they will also request the 2 criminal investigation reports (Fiche Anthropometrique, and the Extrait du Casier Judiciaire)

2. and the medical exam from Morocco

when you send these (one mailing) with the bar code letter, since you can can staple, paper clip or put in binders,  label each and every page with your case number,   both names and both DOB's to prevent any page getting lost

Best way we found to get the Moroccan documents fast was chrono post (about 4 days)

the best average time frame is around 14 moths from applicaiton to interview and all that depends on whether or not you get an RFE

and whether or not you do the NVC documents in a timely manner

[shumway1756 304]

1 hour ago, Derik-Lina said:

I appreciate your positive outlook; I, too, will be with my wife for two months this summer, and we do not have children. There are couples with infants and babies in this e=wait game. What have the USCIS tell you when you called?

 

I've called a few times. To sum up, I also had an I-129F for a K3 visa in the system (I now know that to be a useless endeavor, but didn't know that when I filed). On February 26th they closed that case, saying a "status or benefit was granted by other means". Which should mean something happened with my I-130, right? (My I-130 case status, by the way, is not available online).

 

So, the first several times I called, they just pulled up my case and gave me the speech about waiting 9 to 11 months.

 

Finally, one officer acknowledged that the status of the I-129F meant something should have happened with my I-130, so he put in a service order to basically force the adjudicating officer to update the status of my case. I just now called back and was informed that a letter was mailed April 9, so I expect to receive that in the next day or two. Hopefully it's an approval, but there's also a potential that it's just a general status update that says the case is still "being processed". Time will tell!

[Derik-Lina 230]

1 hour ago, adil-rafa said:

That time frame is only the USCIS stage

then your packet goes to NVC and you do all the documents and pay the fees there

The NVC time phase depends on how fast you do what is needed

completing the I 864 and she doing the DS 260 after bothe fees are paid (all this is done online)

then you will recieve instructions to get the following in native language with English translations for the Moroccan:

1. they will also request the 2 criminal investigation reports (Fiche Anthropometrique, and the Extrait du Casier Judiciaire)

2. and the medical exam from Morocco

when you send these (one mailing) with the bar code letter, since you can can staple, paper clip or put in binders,  label each and every page with your case number,   both names and both DOB's to prevent any page getting lost

Best way we found to get the Moroccan documents fast was chrono post (about 4 days)

the best average time frame is around 14 moths from applicaiton to interview and all that depends on whether or not you get an RFE

and whether or not you do the NVC documents in a timely manner

Thank you for the valuable information. What can I do now as we anticipate the NOA2? We have come to the conclusion that we must be patient and wait the course; All we have is patience and prayers. Actually, You and Adil are a great example of dedication and perseverance  

Also, I am going to Casa in June to spend two months with my wife; Is there something I must do before I go?? Thanks 

[Derik-Lina 230]

53 minutes ago, shumway88 said:

I've called a few times. To sum up, I also had an I-129F for a K3 visa in the system (I now know that to be a useless endeavor, but didn't know that when I filed). On February 26th they closed that case, saying a "status or benefit was granted by other means". Which should mean something happened with my I-130, right? (My I-130 case status, by the way, is not available online).

 

So, the first several times I called, they just pulled up my case and gave me the speech about waiting 9 to 11 months.

 

Finally, one officer acknowledged that the status of the I-129F meant something should have happened with my I-130, so he put in a service order to basically force the adjudicating officer to update the status of my case. I just now called back and was informed that a letter was mailed April 9, so I expect to receive that in the next day or two. Hopefully it's an approval, but there's also a potential that it's just a general status update that says the case is still "being processed". Time will tell!

I am almost certain the letter is Approval; Your NOA2  Best of luck! 

[CappuccinoMo 48]

Hi Everyone

Our case was received by January 25th, the case status isnt available yet on USCIS website, we called last week, a lady said we can check after 45 working days which means "maybe" this friday April 13th.

the waiting time is as they said between 9 to 15months  

Let's keep each other updated please, i think we all need lot of support and positivity 

Wish you a very smooth journey 

 

 

Edited April 11, 2018 by CappuccinoMo

[Derik-Lina 230]

9 minutes ago, CappuccinoMo said:

Hi Everyone

Our case was received by January 25th, the case status isnt available yet on USCIS website, we called last week, a lady said we can check after 45 working days which means "maybe" this friday April 13th.

the waiting time is as they said between 9 to 15months  

Let's keep each other updated please, i think we all need lot of support and positivity 

Wish you a very smooth journey 

 

 

We will communicate updates more efficiently, if you create a timeline  Where was your case received? NVC?

[CappuccinoMo 48]

Just now, Derik-Lina said:

We will communicate updates more efficiently, if you create a timeline  Where was your case received? NVC?

oops, sorry i'm new here! i will get used to this helpful website for sure

 

i'm still far away from NVC, we actually got the NOA1 on January 25th, the USCIS Lady said on April 13th we will see an update on uscis website.

[Derik-Lina 230]

1 minute ago, CappuccinoMo said:

oops, sorry i'm new here! i will get used to this helpful website for sure

 

i'm still far away from NVC, we actually got the NOA1 on January 25th, the USCIS Lady said on April 13th we will see an update on uscis website.

I hope I am wrong about your particular case, but it will be a miracle that you are approved within 90 days. 

I am going in my 7th month. Best scenarios have been 5 and 6 moths. There are people here waiting for 9 months.

Again, I hope I am wrong

 

[CappuccinoMo 48]

Just now, Derik-Lina said:

I hope I am wrong about your particular case, but it will be a miracle that you are approved within 90 days. 

I am going in my 7th month. Best scenarios have been 5 and 6 moths. There are people here waiting for 9 months.

Again, I hope I am wrong

 

i am 2 months  and as regular people we also expect 7 to 9months on USCIS phase.

hope you''ll hear a good news by the end of this month!

[girlonfire 52]

1 hour ago, CappuccinoMo said:

Hi Everyone

Our case was received by January 25th, the case status isnt available yet on USCIS website, we called last week, a lady said we can check after 45 working days which means "maybe" this friday April 13th.

the waiting time is as they said between 9 to 15months  

Let's keep each other updated please, i think we all need lot of support and positivity 

Wish you a very smooth journey 

 

 

Have you tried creating an account and checking your case on this website? https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ 

[Derik-Lina 230]

1 minute ago, girlonfire said:

Have you tried creating an account and checking your case on this website? https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ 

 

3 minutes ago, girlonfire said:

Have you tried creating an account and checking your case on this website? https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ 

No. I feel too many resources, while the outcome is one lol IOW it is what it is 

[girlonfire 52]

5 minutes ago, Derik-Lina said:

 

No. I feel too many resources, while the outcome is one lol IOW it is what it is 

Does your case number work on the uscis case tracker? Mine didn't and this page gave me peace of mind. Also a lot of folks have been able to find out their approvals from that site.

[Derik-Lina 230]

2 minutes ago, girlonfire said:

Does your case number work on the uscis case tracker? Mine didn't and this page gave me peace of mind. Also a lot of folks have been able to find out their approvals from that site.

I ll take your word for it and go ahead and register. Thanks