I-130 April 2018 Filers

[Jmariega 78]

2 hours ago, Apelcina said:

Hey April filers. For all of you who haven't got approval yet, hang in there. I've seen some desperate souls who worry they have been left behind, but so far everyone seems to get their approval eventually. You time will be soon!

 

For anyone interested: we just received our case number at the NVC. It tooks 6 weeks.

Hi. Was it 6 weeks from the time your case was received at the NVC or 6 weeks from the time you got your approval? 

Mine was approved on 11/20 and left the Texas center on 11/28. I’ve called the past two weeks and nothing yet. Hoping I get lucky and NVC receives it and I get case number soon. 

[Precisely 95]

45 minutes ago, Jmariega said:

Hi. Was it 6 weeks from the time your case was received at the NVC or 6 weeks from the time you got your approval? 

Mine was approved on 11/20 and left the Texas center on 11/28. I’ve called the past two weeks and nothing yet. Hoping I get lucky and NVC receives it and I get case number soon. 

6 weeks from when the case was received from the NVC, and about 8 from i130 approval. Mine took just over 2 weeks for the NVC to receive it after USCIS sent it good luck! This part definitely seem easier than the i130 wait

[Jmariega 78]

2 hours ago, Apelcina said:

6 weeks from when the case was received from the NVC, and about 8 from i130 approval. Mine took just over 2 weeks for the NVC to receive it after USCIS sent it good luck! This part definitely seem easier than the i130 wait

Thanks. Yes it does seems easier. 

[The Rock ll 227]

Today is my 1st anniversary....wish me luck...&still waiting for NOA2

[Jmariega 78]

1 hour ago, The Rock ll said:

Today is my 1st anniversary....wish me luck...&still waiting for NOA2

Happy anniversary!! Good luck. Your approval will come soon! 

[ananasjessy 35]

for us our case was approved 18 october and sent to depart of state on 24 october received by NVC on 02 november and till now no case number (6 weeks at NVC and nothing yet). 

good luck everyone

[msrainyj 68]

17 hours ago, Loubalam said:

for us our case was approved 18 october and sent to depart of state on 24 october received by NVC on 02 november and till now no case number (6 weeks at NVC and nothing yet). 

good luck everyone

Have you called them yet?? When is a good time to start calling? I called 2 weeks after I got the approval notice..lol..nothing yet.

[A&H Rincon 11]

Hey Guys! I finally got my email from NVC with my Case number and invoice number. 

They received my case 10/30th. 

Good luck everyone!

[Guysmiley 7]

In my hard copy approval letter it states they have sent my petition to NVC.  Is this standard and I have to wait for them to actually send it, or did they really send it already?  I called USCIS but they just said to inquire with NVC.  I guess my next step is to call NVC but I feel it is too early as our approval was just on the 4th.  My status on both USCIS sites is still case received so no help there.  How long should I wait before inquiring with NVC?  I plan on expediting at NVC due to health issues that my wife can help with. I have a signed letter from the doctor asking as much. I have an upcoming trip to the Philippines last week of January and I would like to be present at the interview.  My understanding is that this can be done as soon as the NVC receives the case, no need to wait for case number.  Anyone have experience expediting at NVC for Manila Embassy? 

[msrainyj 68]

14 hours ago, A&H Rincon said:

Hey Guys! I finally got my email from NVC with my Case number and invoice number. 

They received my case 10/30th. 

Good luck everyone!

That's great  news friends...so happy for you! Keep us posted please.

[ces07 7]

I paid both AOS and IV fees last week, Dec. 4th and was wondering how much time do we have to submit the required documents? I was thinking to just wait for next month so I can include the full 2018 year on the I-864 form.

[Davesta 1]

Hi 

just found this site and it’s given me a little comfort that I’m not the only one that has had to wait without any real information from the USCIS 

Application was received 23rd April 18

Ive had a few alerts on the USCIS mobile app recently but they give no info.

Missing my wife badly , just hope the alerts mean that somebody is actually now looking at our paperwork

Good luck to the rest of you who are still waiting.🤞

[Jmariega 78]

13 hours ago, Guysmiley said:

In my hard copy approval letter it states they have sent my petition to NVC.  Is this standard and I have to wait for them to actually send it, or did they really send it already?  I called USCIS but they just said to inquire with NVC.  I guess my next step is to call NVC but I feel it is too early as our approval was just on the 4th.  My status on both USCIS sites is still case received so no help there.  How long should I wait before inquiring with NVC?  I plan on expediting at NVC due to health issues that my wife can help with. I have a signed letter from the doctor asking as much. I have an upcoming trip to the Philippines last week of January and I would like to be present at the interview.  My understanding is that this can be done as soon as the NVC receives the case, no need to wait for case number.  Anyone have experience expediting at NVC for Manila Embassy? 

You can start calling once a week to see if NVC has received your petition. It took a little over a week for them to receive mine. 

[msrainyj 68]

46 minutes ago, Davesta said:

Hi 

just found this site and it’s given me a little comfort that I’m not the only one that has had to wait without any real information from the USCIS 

Application was received 23rd April 18

Ive had a few alerts on the USCIS mobile app recently but they give no info.

Missing my wife badly , just hope the alerts mean that somebody is actually now looking at our paperwork

Good luck to the rest of you who are still waiting.🤞

I keep getting alerts too but no info...not sure what that's about...3 weeks on friday since our approval on the 23rd and I WILLLL be calling! 

[zeeshan916 41]

This is getting ridiculous. My I130 will be outside normal processing times on 12/15. They responded to my inquiry on the I129F and said they'll take action within 60 days.

 

I130 at TSC

NOA1: 04/16

 

I129F at TSC

NOA1: 05/04

 

Response to my inquiry:

We have received your service request and researched the status of your case. We have had to perform additional review and this has caused a delay in processing time. Your case is currently with an adjudicating officer. You should receive a decision or notice of further action within 60 days.

Edited December 14, 2018 by zeeshan916