I-130 November 2019 Filers

[Paco415 60]

Ok, received my NOA1 and payment receipt today as well. PD is Nov. 15, 2019. Texas Service Center. Was hoping for Potomac but glad it’s not Nebraska 😁 ... I’ll take it!

 

The wait officially begins ... 😨

[Paco415 60]

On 11/23/2019 at 1:16 PM, Trish and Oli said:

Today I received my paper copy of my Form I-797C Notice of Action and my payment receipt. My priority date is 12/13/19 and my petition is being handled in Texas which is where I mailed the I-130 and I-130a. I also created my online account. Hope everyone is doing well!

Wait, why is your PD in December? Was that a typo?

[jelliesbejammin 10]

Is your service center assigned randomly or based on the state you are located in? Check got cashed and waiting on receipt in the mail, no receipt yet to know my service center. We sent everything to Chicago Lockbox. Thanks!

[LilyJ 1,258]

30 minutes ago, jelliesbejammin said:

Is your service center assigned randomly or based on the state you are located in? Check got cashed and waiting on receipt in the mail, no receipt yet to know my service center. We sent everything to Chicago Lockbox. Thanks!

I assume they have some sort of system, however no one knows what that "system" is, so it's pretty much random. It used to be based off your state of residence, however it hasn't been that way for a long time, now the only way to know is when you get your receipt

[Paco415 60]

32 minutes ago, jelliesbejammin said:

Is your service center assigned randomly or based on the state you are located in? Check got cashed and waiting on receipt in the mail, no receipt yet to know my service center. We sent everything to Chicago Lockbox. Thanks!

 

I have read that service centers are randomly assigned. The lockbox you file in is region-based.

[jelliesbejammin 10]

30 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

I assume they have some sort of system, however no one knows what that "system" is, so it's pretty much random. It used to be based off your state of residence, however it hasn't been that way for a long time, now the only way to know is when you get your receipt

Ohhh okay, thanks! So based on common knowledge, some service centers are a lot slower than others? What's the one to hope for? - haha

[LilyJ 1,258]

5 minutes ago, jelliesbejammin said:

Ohhh okay, thanks! So based on common knowledge, some service centers are a lot slower than others? What's the one to hope for? - haha

Yep; Nebraska is the slowest, Potomac is the fastest, and Texas is in the in-between

[jelliesbejammin 10]

6 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Yep; Nebraska is the slowest, Potomac is the fastest, and Texas is in the in-between

Just received receipts and they are MSC which means National Benefits Center in Missouri - is this good or bad? 

[ifh 32]

Hello! 

My husband filed the I 130 online on Nov. 5th. We have been assigned an IOE number and it says that the benefit request has been received and it is under review.

However, we have not received the NOA1 yet. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow, should we worry? Thank you 

[Quarknase 1,072]

15 minutes ago, ifh said:

Hello! 

My husband filed the I 130 online on Nov. 5th. We have been assigned an IOE number and it says that the benefit request has been received and it is under review.

However, we have not received the NOA1 yet. It will be 3 weeks tomorrow, should we worry? Thank you 

I think "offline" filers report wait times between 1-4 weeks. Online filing is so new that it's hard to make assumptions on what's "normal" there. Did you check the second tab (where your uploaded files are shown)? My receipt notice was suddenly there, no hint on the "home" page.

[ifh 32]

11 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

I think "offline" filers report wait times between 1-4 weeks. Online filing is so new that it's hard to make assumptions on what's "normal" there. Did you check the second tab (where your uploaded files are shown)? My receipt notice was suddenly there, no hint on the "home" page.

Thank you for your response Quarknase. I do check  the second tab everyday   but nothing has been uploaded from the USCIS as of today. Like you said, we don't know the "normal" processing for the online I 130. Just wait and see. 

[jelliesbejammin 10]

Sent application to Chicago lockbox on 11/5, check cashed on 11/19. Received my receipts today, 11/25. 

My receipt numbers begin with MSC which is National Benefits Center in Missouri — anyone got any insight on whether that’s good or bad with regard to processing times? I know no one wants to get Nebraska but what’s the deal with NBC? Any feedback appreciated!

[Islandgirl93 24]

5 minutes ago, jelliesbejammin said:

Sent application to Chicago lockbox on 11/5, check cashed on 11/19. Received my receipts today, 11/25. 

My receipt numbers begin with MSC which is National Benefits Center in Missouri — anyone got any insight on whether that’s good or bad with regard to processing times? I know no one wants to get Nebraska but what’s the deal with NBC? Any feedback appreciated!

I have nbc as well. I think they move fast. But after you’re finger prints etc it’s your field office that accommodates you for an interview according to the slots they have. Well that’s my understanding atleast 

[jelliesbejammin 10]

12 minutes ago, Islandgirl93 said:

I have nbc as well. I think they move fast. But after you’re finger prints etc it’s your field office that accommodates you for an interview according to the slots they have. Well that’s my understanding atleast 

Understood, thank you! So freaking nervous about the entire process but right now we are mainly concerned with EAD and travel document so I can at least get my driver’s license renewed.

Edited November 26, 2019 by jelliesbejammin

[Tampatownfan 16]

Hi All, This is second time around for us, we originally filed as k1 back in 2007 went through everything inc removal of conditions but not citizenship. We moved overseas for an extended period so decided to rescind the status as we were not meeting the criteria. Well here we are again, our packet was received on the 12th and we received the notification on the 15th. Somewhat disappointed to see our case is being handled in Nebraska, and that despite having been married for over 12 years, its still going to take most likely over a year. I still work overseas and currently visit on a B2 visa, so work will not be an issue, just being able to do so at home will be. Our K1 back in 2007 was done and dusted in six months!