Information Please

[JP87 1]

Hey there everyone,

I am a little curious about the time frame for hearing back about I-130 approval. My spouse visa I-130 package arrived January 4, 2018. It is now almost May and I have not heard anything from them besides the initial email and letter confirming the receipt number. My case status online has not been updated since the Receipt Number saying case was received. I dont even know where or if it is being processed or if its in back log and sent to another location from the original USCIS Chicago Lockbox.

 

I did some research and saw the basic I-130 package for approval  can take 3-7 months. After, it will take another 3-6 months for the additional documentation, interview, and the visa to arrive. I have also found a link that you can check processing times on the USCIS website. But, I do not know the field office or field center and when checked it has not been updated since 2017. How does the processing work? Does it take 3-6 months to be notified of the location and receive a case number? Do you learn this information at the first approval or when they seek additional information? I am getting a little worried. 

 

Also, I found out my wife is now 10 weeks pregnant. Do I need to inform the USCIS people before the birth if the birth is outside the country? I was doing research on the Japan USA embassy website and they say I must bring the new born within 3 months and the baby will be a dual citizenship until the age of 22. I just do not want a mistake. We plan to move back to USA next year.

 

Thanks

[ms_bobdog 501]

When you received your first notification, your receipt number would indicate the service centre. Check the first 3 letters. You can expect absolute silence from USCIS for about 6 months after filing. After your petition is approved, it then goes to the National Visa Centre, and that stage can take around 3 months. 

[JP87 1]

12 minutes ago, ms_bobdog said:

When you received your first notification, your receipt number would indicate the service centre. Check the first 3 letters. You can expect absolute silence from USCIS for about 6 months after filing. After your petition is approved, it then goes to the National Visa Centre, and that stage can take around 3 months. 

Thank you for the information. My first 3 letters are YSC.  So potomac service center...

Edited April 24, 2018 by JP87

[JP87 1]

According to the time schedule for processing times, they claim it can take 8.5 months - 11 months. I hope this is for the entire visa and not just the initial package.

[geowrian 22,338]

That's the initial I-130 timeline. USCIS (under DHS) only posts their timelines. NVC and the embassies are part of the DOS.

[JP87 1]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

That's the initial I-130 timeline. USCIS (under DHS) only posts their timelines. NVC and the embassies are part of the DOS.

Well, I may be in bad luck then.... I don't have the luxury of 15 months time. I will hope that I receive the first part before August. 

[aywang 169]

1 hour ago, JP87 said:

Well, I may be in bad luck then.... I don't have the luxury of 15 months time. I will hope that I receive the first part before August. 

You can file for Consular Report of Birth Abroad for the baby when he/she is born.  If you have ever lived in the States for 5 years, 2 of which over the age of 14, you can transmit citizenship to your child.  Then, there will be no need to file for immigration for the child.  You should check the process out for Japan.

[ms_bobdog 501]

1 hour ago, JP87 said:

Well, I may be in bad luck then.... I don't have the luxury of 15 months time. I will hope that I receive the first part before August. 

Well, I was at Potomac when I filed last August and I got my NOA2 in 5.5 months. Processing times on the website are usually on the conservative side. For relatively straight forward cases, I do believe 6 months is a good average for NOA2. Of course there is a chance that the service centre might slow down massively in the weeks or months to come, so I would say just be prepared for about 12-14 months to get visa in hand.

[Abies 1,713]

4 hours ago, JP87 said:

According to the time schedule for processing times, they claim it can take 8.5 months - 11 months. I hope this is for the entire visa and not just the initial package.

My i130 petition was approved at the Texas Service Centre after 11months

[Jer1234 65]

8 hours ago, JP87 said:

Hey there everyone,

I am a little curious about the time frame for hearing back about I-130 approval. My spouse visa I-130 package arrived January 4, 2018. It is now almost May and I have not heard anything from them besides the initial email and letter confirming the receipt number. My case status online has not been updated since the Receipt Number saying case was received. I dont even know where or if it is being processed or if its in back log and sent to another location from the original USCIS Chicago Lockbox.

 

I did some research and saw the basic I-130 package for approval  can take 3-7 months. After, it will take another 3-6 months for the additional documentation, interview, and the visa to arrive. I have also found a link that you can check processing times on the USCIS website. But, I do not know the field office or field center and when checked it has not been updated since 2017. How does the processing work? Does it take 3-6 months to be notified of the location and receive a case number? Do you learn this information at the first approval or when they seek additional information? I am getting a little worried. 

 

Also, I found out my wife is now 10 weeks pregnant. Do I need to inform the USCIS people before the birth if the birth is outside the country? I was doing research on the Japan USA embassy website and they say I must bring the new born within 3 months and the baby will be a dual citizenship until the age of 22. I just do not want a mistake. We plan to move back to USA next year.

 

Thanks

I was recently approved at ysc potomac. it takes 6-7months to be approved