I-130 Online Filers

[LilyJ 1,258]

3 hours ago, OhWow said:

I think, in the end, everything can change - the same way Potomac used to be the fastest one. In just a matter of 1 or 2 months, Nebraska could become the fastest office. It only takes an internal policy to change or for them to transfer a bunch of cases somewhere else. So don't worry, we are all in this together

 

I'm more worried about times, in regards to filling online vs paper (using concurrent processing). My fear is that using concurrent processing (only available for paper fillers) would speed up the process (at least a little bit). For what I understand, if we filled online, we need to wait until our I-130 is approved before we can file the I-485, right?

If you are within the US adjusting status you can send your 485 and your 131 and 765 right now, and in fact you should do that ASAP because your NOA1 for your 485 is your proof of legal status in the US until you receive your green card. If you’re not adjusting status within the US then 485 is never used 

[Hannahl4211 42]

5 hours ago, CGs_Mother said:

OK, I'm totally convinced that all online I-130s go to Nebraska. We got our NOA1 in the MAIL on Friday (not email, via USPS) at my husband's house. Our centre is Nebraska 😕 . Oh well, at least we got the NOA1s FAST!

 

Here we go...

When did you send your online CR1 off? 
 

we filed the first day it went live (November 1st I think), but so far have only had the receipt!

[CGs_Mother 114]

4 minutes ago, Hannahl4211 said:

When did you send your online CR1 off? 
 

we filed the first day it went live (November 1st I think), but so far have only had the receipt!

A week ago today. My husband received hard copies of the NOA1 in the post on Friday. Not via email. Via POST only. Are you both outside of the US or is your spouse in the US? Also, is the petitioner a US Citizen? 

 

Look at the top corner of your receipt. Does it say "Notice of Action"? Or do you mean you only received the email receipt? 

Edited February 3, 2020 by CGs_Mother

[Hannahl4211 42]

3 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

A week ago today. My husband received hard copies of the NOA1 in the post on Friday. Not via email. Via POST only. Are you both outside of the US or is your spouse in the US? Also, is the petitioner a US Citizen? 

 

Look at the top corner of your receipt. Does it say "Notice of Action"? Or do you mean you only received the email receipt? 

I’m from the UK, he is an American citizen... which makes it really hard because normally I’m in control of all the paperwork haha 😂 I’m going to get him to check now. Did it tell you on the receipt where your centre was?

Sorry for all the questions! 

[Hannahl4211 42]

15 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

A week ago today. My husband received hard copies of the NOA1 in the post on Friday. Not via email. Via POST only. Are you both outside of the US or is your spouse in the US? Also, is the petitioner a US Citizen? 

 

Look at the top corner of your receipt. Does it say "Notice of Action"? Or do you mean you only received the email receipt? 

He had a letter in the post a few weeks ago...It says I-797C notice of action at the top, and then at the bottom has the Texas service centre address! So I assume that’s the one? 

[KarolBoris 5]

14 minutes ago, Hannahl4211 said:

He had a letter in the post a few weeks ago...It says I-797C notice of action at the top, and then at the bottom has the Texas service centre address! So I assume that’s the one? 

Yup, you guys got Texas SC! Lucky you! 

[OhWow 83]

2 hours ago, LilyJ said:

If you are within the US adjusting status you can send your 485 and your 131 and 765 right now, and in fact you should do that ASAP because your NOA1 for your 485 is your proof of legal status in the US until you receive your green card. If you’re not adjusting status within the US then 485 is never used 

Thanks, that's really helpful. My husband is in the US on a H1B visa. But we thought we had to wait for the 130 to be approved before we could carry on with the other forms. I'll definitely send the 485 ASAP now. Thank you so much!

[CGs_Mother 114]

7 hours ago, Hannahl4211 said:

He had a letter in the post a few weeks ago...It says I-797C notice of action at the top, and then at the bottom has the Texas service centre address! So I assume that’s the one? 

Yep. That's the NOA1! Congratulations on getting Texas.  Tell him to keep checking his post and to tell you about EVERYTHING that comes in!! 😂

[Quarknase 1,072]

Hi All,

 

Anyone filing online received an RFE asking to sign the I-130?

 

SIGN THE PETITION

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires an original signature to process your petition.

Submit Page 9 of the I-130 with the following fields completed: Part 6 #6a-b.

 

We received a very long RFE, but this was the first part they're asking for on the list.

 

Also, the letter stated that we should hear back within 60 days after the response was received, or else we can make inquiry. We only filed in November 2019... Does "hear back" mean we can anticipate early approval if we satisfy the RFE? 😱

[T&S_MTL 113]

56 minutes ago, Quarknase said:

SIGN THE PETITION

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires an original signature to process your petition.

Submit Page 9 of the I-130 with the following fields completed: Part 6 #6a-b.

Is this because you have an RFE that you actually have to submit page 9 of I130 signed with the additional information they ask ?

Edited February 8, 2020 by Tom & Steph

[Quarknase 1,072]

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2 minutes ago, Tom & Steph said:

Is this because you have an RFE that you actually have to submit page 9 of I130 signed with the additional information they ask ?

I don't know - it's the first time I'm hearing this

[KarolBoris 5]

1 hour ago, Quarknase said:

Hi All,

 

Anyone filing online received an RFE asking to sign the I-130?

 

SIGN THE PETITION

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires an original signature to process your petition.

Submit Page 9 of the I-130 with the following fields completed: Part 6 #6a-b.

 

We received a very long RFE, but this was the first part they're asking for on the list.

 

Also, the letter stated that we should hear back within 60 days after the response was received, or else we can make inquiry. We only filed in November 2019... Does "hear back" mean we can anticipate early approval if we satisfy the RFE? 😱

This is great news, (not the RFE obviously) but the fact that you only filed online in November. We’re only a few weeks behind you but we have Nebraska which is a whole other story.

 

I still don’t get why they are asking you for an original signature when it’s supposed to be electronic.

[Quarknase 1,072]

8 hours ago, KarolBoris said:

This is great news, (not the RFE obviously) but the fact that you only filed online in November. We’re only a few weeks behind you but we have Nebraska which is a whole other story.

 

I still don’t get why they are asking you for an original signature when it’s supposed to be electronic.

yeah. I am confused about the entire thing. On egov case status it states that it's a request for initial evidence, which would mean the wait after that can be forever.

On the new myuscis portal where i filed, it only says request for evidence (not initial) and the RFE letter says that we shall hear from them within 60 days after we replied which I think indicates they'll work on it once I reply.

[deepdishpizza 6]

No need to submit a copy of G-1145 when filing online right?  99.99% sure it's not needed but just want to be thorough. 

[KarolBoris 5]

5 hours ago, deepdishpizza said:

No need to submit a copy of G-1145 when filing online right?  99.99% sure it's not needed but just want to be thorough. 

You’re right, no need to submit this form if filing online.