Just got a message from Uscis

[Youssef1 87]

Hello

 

 

Today I received this message from Uscis, stating my case is being transferred, originally we were at Nebraska submitted on 02/11/2019, not sure where it has been transferred to as of now, any ideas? Potomac or Texas those are the only two that seems to be slow.

 

on one email from Uscis it’s said, it will start an initial review of the case and talking about both petitioner and recipients background checks and so on, do anyone knows what time frame does it take? 
 

is this a good sign , it’s been moved to another office for faster processing.

 

will the letter that will come in the mail tell me what office will handle my case.

 

 

good luck to every one.

 

 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

Usually it is just moving workload with the idea that it will be processed faster.

[Youssef1 87]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Usually it is just moving workload with the idea that it will be processed faster.

Thank you Paul and Mary 

 

i guess it’s still a waiting game. So far we are at the mark of 12 month and been a long wait. We are hoping this will be a great step.

 

do they usually say what office will handle our case once we receive the notice 

[LilyJ 1,258]

You should get a letter in the mail with the new service center I think. Weird to me that they are transferring Feb cases that are already so close to approval! But maybe they just want to get to the months past feb faster. Potomac and Texas are long past February at this point so at least you should get a quick approval once the transfer is finished

[Youssef1 87]

1 hour ago, LilyJ said:

You should get a letter in the mail with the new service center I think. Weird to me that they are transferring Feb cases that are already so close to approval! But maybe they just want to get to the months past feb faster. Potomac and Texas are long past February at this point so at least you should get a quick approval once the transfer is finished

Thank you lilyJ.

yes I will keep you updated when the letter arrives, that was just a guesstimate when I mentioned to Potomac or Texas cause both are the shortest in the line for processing as i recall Nebraska was the 3rd on the list,  I was hoping to hear from them at the end of January 19 to February 11 give and take. But this last minute move was a bit of a shocker. 
 

has anyone had anything similar to this case such as last minute transfer and how long till it got approved.

 

This was from the email that I got 

 

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case. 

Receipt Number: LIN1990...........

Application Type: I130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

On January 13, 2020, we transferred your Form I130, PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE, Receipt Number LIN199..............., to another office for processing and sent you a transfer notice. The notice explains why we transferred your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by February 12, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. 

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition. 
 

• Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.
• Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at under Check Processing Times.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Edited January 14, 2020 by Youssef1

[IsItLekker 183]

For your sake, I hope it is Texas Center... they are absolutely killing it with the approvals right now. 🙏 

[Youssef1 87]

4 hours ago, IsItLekker said:

For your sake, I hope it is Texas Center... they are absolutely killing it with the approvals right now. 🙏 

Thank you and like wise.

[JeanneAdil 6,617]

ours was in Nebraska for 11 months and then transfered to Missouri Office (October)

letter said for faster processing

also had a note enclosed that if not processed in 60 days i should send an inquiry

as it was all our big holidays Halloween,  Thanksgiving,  Christmas and New Year,  i waited to send the inquiry out in January

My response back was no one knew where the case was not in Missouri office as it had a Nebraska # 

another 5 months (i forget times at time so forgive me if i am off) before it was cc and sent on to NVC

by the time it got to Casa i had a WAC # showing in computer for the denied K1,  a EAC # (no  idea where that came from,  a MSC for Missouri office and a CSB for casa embassy

the CO asked my husband how many petitions i had done and he just said,  she is persistant

[Beth & Achraf 328]

Its nothing new for USICS to transfer work loads. Been happening for years.

 

 

[Youssef1 87]

5 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

ours was in Nebraska for 11 months and then transfered to Missouri Office (October)

letter said for faster processing

also had a note enclosed that if not processed in 60 days i should send an inquiry

as it was all our big holidays Halloween,  Thanksgiving,  Christmas and New Year,  i waited to send the inquiry out in January

My response back was no one knew where the case was not in Missouri office as it had a Nebraska # 

another 5 months (i forget times at time so forgive me if i am off) before it was cc and sent on to NVC

by the time it got to Casa i had a WAC # showing in computer for the denied K1,  a EAC # (no  idea where that came from,  a MSC for Missouri office and a CSB for casa embassy

the CO asked my husband how many petitions i had done and he just said,  she is persistant

How long has this been? And thank you for letting me know 

4 minutes ago, Beth & Achraf said:

Its nothing new for USICS to transfer work loads. Been happening for years.

 

 

Good to know .

thank you 

[JeanneAdil 6,617]

The nebraska office had our case in 2012

visa issued 2015 

had to fight the system all the way

but he is a citizen now

 

allah yekbel

[Youssef1 87]

35 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

The nebraska office had our case in 2012

visa issued 2015 

had to fight the system all the way

but he is a citizen now

 

allah yekbel

Amine to that.

 

the key is to not give up. 
 

it’s been 12 months now and still going strong.

 

thank you 

[Youssef1 87]

On 1/13/2020 at 6:07 PM, Youssef1 said:

Hello

 

 

Today I received this message from Uscis, stating my case is being transferred, originally we were at Nebraska submitted on 02/11/2019, not sure where it has been transferred to as of now, any ideas? Potomac or Texas those are the only two that seems to be slow.

 

on one email from Uscis it’s said, it will start an initial review of the case and talking about both petitioner and recipients background checks and so on, do anyone knows what time frame does it take? 
 

is this a good sign , it’s been moved to another office for faster processing.

 

will the letter that will come in the mail tell me what office will handle my case.

 

 

good luck to every one.

 

 

 

Here is the next updates,

 

i tried calling uscis yesterday to let me know where they sent the i130 to but since it was a recent transfer it couldn’t show in the system on to where.  This morning I checked my status and this is what I found.