I-130 October 2019 Filers

[B&C2017 123]

22 minutes ago, India0310 said:

Thank you

my case is at vermont

There were quite some people that got approved from Vermont lately after a transfer from Nebraska and Texas. Keep your head up even though it’s hard 🍀

[moneeb Iqbal 13]

we inbox on USCIS online account 1 week before and today they send us a email that we r still reviewed your case 

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[Andresr 47]

Made a call for case out of time at texas 3 weeks ago ,still nothing !

[aishaTayyab 55]

18 hours ago, Andresr said:

Made a call for case out of time at texas 3 weeks ago ,still nothing !

I’m guessing it might be because embassies in some countries are probably still closed because of COVID so they’re probably trying to not overwhelm NVC right now. Because even if they approve it, it might get stuck at NVC until they can call for an interview.

[LG981 18]

APPROVED THIS MORNING! Received a text (it's a 505 area code - I had always wondered so thought I'd share) that our case had been updated, but could only see from my phone "Case Sent to Department of State". I then received an email that our case status was "Post Decision Activity" and was sent to Department of State for visa processing. About 10 minutes later a 2nd email arrived formally stating our petition has been approved!! A little confusion followed by pure excitement!

 

• US Citizen filing for spouse - I-130 only
• NOA1 - 10/8/2019 (Texas Service Center)
• NOA2 - 6/24/2019 (Potomac Service Center)
• Most recent update on MyUSCIS portal had been April 6th, 2020, so I honestly figured we had a ways to go and had kind of given up hope on anything happening anytime soon. Especially because we knew our case was with Potomac after calling to ask a few months back, and the recent update on processing times on the USCIS website for Potomac really freaked us out.

 

My husband received his NVC email to set up his account about 2 hours after our USCIS approval email. 

 

This timing could not have been better - I fly tomorrow to see him for the first time since February with border closures. This will make reuniting with him even more special. 

 

For those of you still waiting on your approval, I totally know that bittersweet, mixed feeling of hope and jealousy when someone else posts that they were approved (especially when their PD is after yours 😠), but hope you get to share your approval with us soon. 

[aishaTayyab 55]

4 hours ago, LG981 said:

APPROVED THIS MORNING! Received a text (it's a 505 area code - I had always wondered so thought I'd share) that our case had been updated, but could only see from my phone "Case Sent to Department of State". I then received an email that our case status was "Post Decision Activity" and was sent to Department of State for visa processing. About 10 minutes later a 2nd email arrived formally stating our petition has been approved!! A little confusion followed by pure excitement!

 

• US Citizen filing for spouse - I-130 only
• NOA1 - 10/8/2019 (Texas Service Center)
• NOA2 - 6/24/2019 (Potomac Service Center)
• Most recent update on MyUSCIS portal had been April 6th, 2020, so I honestly figured we had a ways to go and had kind of given up hope on anything happening anytime soon. Especially because we knew our case was with Potomac after calling to ask a few months back, and the recent update on processing times on the USCIS website for Potomac really freaked us out.

 

My husband received his NVC email to set up his account about 2 hours after our USCIS approval email. 

 

This timing could not have been better - I fly tomorrow to see him for the first time since February with border closures. This will make reuniting with him even more special. 

 

For those of you still waiting on your approval, I totally know that bittersweet, mixed feeling of hope and jealousy when someone else posts that they were approved (especially when their PD is after yours 😠), but hope you get to share your approval with us soon. 

Congrats!🎊 My last update is April 7th and case is at Potomac. I hope it’s some kind of a queue thing and mines next haha

[Andresr 47]

Congratulations!! My date changes every day for the last 3 weeks (Texas center)and still no news ! Don’t now why  somebody wrote that there working on it but for 3 weeks? It’s just a ir2 

Edited June 25, 2020 by Andresr

[onek 306]

7 hours ago, LG981 said:

APPROVED THIS MORNING! Received a text (it's a 505 area code - I had always wondered so thought I'd share) that our case had been updated, but could only see from my phone "Case Sent to Department of State". I then received an email that our case status was "Post Decision Activity" and was sent to Department of State for visa processing. About 10 minutes later a 2nd email arrived formally stating our petition has been approved!! A little confusion followed by pure excitement!

 

• US Citizen filing for spouse - I-130 only
• NOA1 - 10/8/2019 (Texas Service Center)
• NOA2 - 6/24/2019 (Potomac Service Center)
• Most recent update on MyUSCIS portal had been April 6th, 2020, so I honestly figured we had a ways to go and had kind of given up hope on anything happening anytime soon. Especially because we knew our case was with Potomac after calling to ask a few months back, and the recent update on processing times on the USCIS website for Potomac really freaked us out.

 

My husband received his NVC email to set up his account about 2 hours after our USCIS approval email. 

 

This timing could not have been better - I fly tomorrow to see him for the first time since February with border closures. This will make reuniting with him even more special. 

 

For those of you still waiting on your approval, I totally know that bittersweet, mixed feeling of hope and jealousy when someone else posts that they were approved (especially when their PD is after yours 😠), but hope you get to share your approval with us soon. 

Congratulations 

[CynOka 0]

Got my NOA 2 approval today and I am excited yet still worried, my spouse is in Nigeria and with the travel ban and all I am not sure how to proceed. Does anyone have tips on how to file the appeal/exemption?

[aishaTayyab 55]

11 hours ago, CynOka said:

Got my NOA 2 approval today and I am excited yet still worried, my spouse is in Nigeria and with the travel ban and all I am not sure how to proceed. Does anyone have tips on how to file the appeal/exemption?

I’m not sure what you’re asking but if you’re talking about not being able to travel after getting the visa then that’s shouldn’t be a problem because you have up-to 6 months to travel after getting your passport stamped. And with the COVID restrictions, they might extend it to a year. He can just ask the interview officer. But if I were you I’d get the process done ASAP and get the visa atleast. NVC process takes a couple of months and then with the 6 months travel time you’ll have atleast until feb-March of 2021 to travel to USA. And I think that’s plenty of time and flights will be open by then.

[Zs10102 36]

11 hours ago, CynOka said:

Got my NOA 2 approval today and I am excited yet still worried, my spouse is in Nigeria and with the travel ban and all I am not sure how to proceed. Does anyone have tips on how to file the appeal/exemption?

Lucky you filed 1 week later than me and i still havent received a response

[CynOka 0]

45 minutes ago, aishaTayyab said:

I’m not sure what you’re asking but if you’re talking about not being able to travel after getting the visa then that’s shouldn’t be a problem because you have up-to 6 months to travel after getting your passport stamped. And with the COVID restrictions, they might extend it to a year. He can just ask the interview officer. But if I were you I’d get the process done ASAP and get the visa atleast. NVC process takes a couple of months and then with the 6 months travel time you’ll have atleast until feb-March of 2021 to travel to USA. And I think that’s plenty of time and flights will be open by then.

Thank you so much, that answers a question I had not considered before 😊😊. I was referring to Nigeria being on the travel ban list for immigrant visas.

[CynOka 0]

44 minutes ago, Zs10102 said:

Lucky you filed 1 week later than me and i still havent received a response

Oh no, I can imagine how that feels. We can only hope you will get a response soon.Best of luck.!

[aishaTayyab 55]

8 minutes ago, CynOka said:

Thank you so much, that answers a question I had not considered before 😊😊. I was referring to Nigeria being on the travel ban list for immigrant visas.

Oh that’s terrible. I just did some research and seems like if your spouse get to their interview and get approved for a green card then they should be able to travel. This must be terrible on top of being so far away from your spouse. I wish the best for you! GoodLuck!