I-130 Filers March 2019

[Vvee 8]

47 minutes ago, afortunada said:

Yes, it completely depends on where you are filing from, unfortunately. I already know that I will be sent to Nebraska because that's where my husband's I-130 was processed from and where his ROC is being processed, too! I can't wait until they're both citizens and we're finished with all of this!

Oh really? I had no idea it depends on where you file. Nebraska has long processing times, right? I hope they pick up the pace. It must be really rewarding to be done with all that, I can't imagine how it must be like to do this more than once 😩 But it is worth all the hassle to be reunited 😊 Does ROC processing take long? Offtopic: I like your username, I am learning Spanish (bilingual husband) and got so happy when I saw a word I know!

[afortunada 182]

24 minutes ago, Vvee said:

Oh really? I had no idea it depends on where you file. Nebraska has long processing times, right? I hope they pick up the pace. It must be really rewarding to be done with all that, I can't imagine how it must be like to do this more than once 😩 But it is worth all the hassle to be reunited 😊 Does ROC processing take long? Offtopic: I like your username, I am learning Spanish (bilingual husband) and got so happy when I saw a word I know!

 

Well, more accurately, depends on where your "home base" is; eg. I'm in Minnesota, so I am always routed to Nebraska for these types of petitions. It's true that some centers only process certain types of petitions so that doesn't apply to all cases. I used to remember all those little details when I was constantly scouring these forums during my husband's petition process, but now my memory is fuzzy about some things!

 

The ROC process is almost two years right now. However, since my hubby is already here, I'm much less worried about the wait time He also becomes eligible to apply for citizenship 90 days before his three-year stint as a permanent resident, so we will probably file that even though ROC is still pending. Many people choose to do that to shorten wait times. 

 

I thought I knew Spanish really well, until I actually moved to Mexico with hubby several years ago. Turns out I knew very little 😂 I have learned a lot though and absolutely love the experience!

[US/EU_in_Czech 6]

Just sent my application from abroad via EMS yesterday! I included the e-notification form, so just looking out for that email

[afortunada 182]

4 hours ago, afortunada said:

 

Well, more accurately, depends on where your "home base" is; eg. I'm in Minnesota, so I am always routed to Nebraska for these types of petitions. It's true that some centers only process certain types of petitions so that doesn't apply to all cases. I used to remember all those little details when I was constantly scouring these forums during my husband's petition process, but now my memory is fuzzy about some things!

 

The ROC process is almost two years right now. However, since my hubby is already here, I'm much less worried about the wait time He also becomes eligible to apply for citizenship 90 days before his three-year stint as a permanent resident, so we will probably file that even though ROC is still pending. Many people choose to do that to shorten wait times. 

 

I thought I knew Spanish really well, until I actually moved to Mexico with hubby several years ago. Turns out I knew very little 😂 I have learned a lot though and absolutely love the experience!

UPDATE: Well, apparently everything I used to know no longer applies, because I just received a case number which begins with YSC and is the Potomac Service Center. Interesting! I have no idea what their processing times are, so I'm excited to go check it out! Good luck, everyone!

[bird&bear 43]

I need to stay away from this thread--it's killing me waiting for our NOA1! 

 

UPS delivered on the 8th... so it should be soon, right? Hah! It's only been like 3 days... How am I going to survive the next 8+ months? 😅

 

Good luck, everybody!

[Scott001 127]

Guess I'll add to this thread so I'm not alone in waiting...

 

I-130 package mailed via USPS to Phoenix: 3/09/19

Package delivered (according to USPS website says): 3/12/19 

Payment cleared the bank: Not yet 😋

Processing Center: ????

 

Hope all goes well for everyone

[JMPM 507]

5 hours ago, afortunada said:

UPDATE: Well, apparently everything I used to know no longer applies, because I just received a case number which begins with YSC and is the Potomac Service Center. Interesting! I have no idea what their processing times are, so I'm excited to go check it out! Good luck, everyone!

You're lucky as right now that's the fastest service center.

[Vvee 8]

I got excited to see so many other March filers, we are not alone in this 😊

5 hours ago, afortunada said:

UPDATE: Well, apparently everything I used to know no longer applies, because I just received a case number which begins with YSC and is the Potomac Service Center. Interesting! I have no idea what their processing times are, so I'm excited to go check it out! Good luck, everyone!

I am happy for you, because like @JMPM said, it is the fastest at the moment. I find it very interesting things have changed so fast! Let us know what sort of changes you notice as we go along  Good luck to you too!

[Vvee 8]

2 hours ago, bird&bear said:

I need to stay away from this thread--it's killing me waiting for our NOA1! 

 

UPS delivered on the 8th... so it should be soon, right? Hah! It's only been like 3 days... How am I going to survive the next 8+ months? 😅

 

Good luck, everybody!

It should be soon! 😊 Ours was delivered last Thursday in the morning, so it took 3 business days to send us the notice. Or do they work over the weekends? 🤔 But in any case, it should be very very soon. Good luck to you too!

[paulsquare 76]

On 3/12/2019 at 9:59 PM, Scott001 said:

Guess I'll add to this thread so I'm not alone in waiting...

 

I-130 package mailed via USPS to Phoenix: 3/09/19

Package delivered (according to USPS website says): 3/12/19 

Payment cleared the bank: Not yet 😋

Processing Center: ????

 

Hope all goes well for everyone

Looks like credit card payment is a lot faster than check.

[Vvee 8]

4 hours ago, paulsquare said:

Looks like credit card payment is a lot faster than check.

I tried searching for a thread discussing the payment methods, but with little luck. I think my husband paid with a debit card and would be interesting to know if that makes any difference.

 

It has been quiet over here! Has anyone got any updates? 

[bird&bear 43]

4 hours ago, Vvee said:

I tried searching for a thread discussing the payment methods, but with little luck. I think my husband paid with a debit card and would be interesting to know if that makes any difference.

 

It has been quiet over here! Has anyone got any updates? 

They finally charged my credit card at about 6am PDT on 3/14, but who knows how much time actually elapsed between them having our petition in hand and then charging the card. 

 

Still no notification, though... Maybe it's because I put my cover letter on top of my enotification form? 😭

[Vvee 8]

18 minutes ago, bird&bear said:

They finally charged my credit card at about 6am PDT on 3/14, but who knows how much time actually elapsed between them having our petition in hand and then charging the card. 

 

Still no notification, though... Maybe it's because I put my cover letter on top of my enotification form? 😭

Yeah, it did say to clip the E-notification form to the front of the petition 🤔 Well, in any case, because you were charged it must mean you'll get the receipt one way or another. Probably have to wait for it to be mailed. Fingers crossed we will both get the mailed receipt next week! 😊

[bird&bear 43]

3 hours ago, Vvee said:

Yeah, it did say to clip the E-notification form to the front of the petition 🤔 Well, in any case, because you were charged it must mean you'll get the receipt one way or another. Probably have to wait for it to be mailed. Fingers crossed we will both get the mailed receipt next week! 😊

Looking at the guides again, you're absolutely right! Agh, I'm a doofus (the g1145 itself said it should be placed on top of "the first page of your immigration forms" which I presumed to mean the i-130 form itself!). Definitely going to ask the community here to check all my next steps, as I could have sworn I had the order right... It's such a shame that a tiny switch makes such a huge difference. 😣

 

Wellp, the wait continues! 

[afortunada 182]

5 hours ago, bird&bear said:

They finally charged my credit card at about 6am PDT on 3/14, but who knows how much time actually elapsed between them having our petition in hand and then charging the card. 

 

Still no notification, though... Maybe it's because I put my cover letter on top of my enotification form? 😭

 

You should still get e-notification! I also put my cover letter first, but I did indicate on the cover letter that the G-1145 form was attached. I then had my check payment as tab 2, and tab 3 contained G-1145 + I-130. So there is still hope! I didn't receive a text until a day or more after the withdrawal hit my bank account.

 

EDIT: Additionally, you can call in about one month after your petition was delivered to get your case number. Trust me, it feels "exciting" to have it, but it makes NO difference! Your petition is still just sitting... and sitting... and sitting... Along with the rest of ours So don't fret, dear!

Edited March 15, 2019 by afortunada