I-130 online August 2020 filers spouse

[PTA petitioner 20]

29 minutes ago, Candicia said:

If filed online,  what center does it go to? I wanted to look up timelines on the various centers, but don’t know what center to refer to.

Like the other post er  said, it should say it in the online NOA 1 and the regular mail. 

[PTA petitioner 20]

12 minutes ago, OliverBa said:

We are getting ready to file! So excited! I’m wondering what’s the timeframe for approval/interview these days? 

I have no idea, some of the experienced member maybe able to help. 

[Candicia 4]

17 minutes ago, OliverBa said:

We are getting ready to file! So excited! I’m wondering what’s the timeframe for approval/interview these days? 

I think it depends on what center. On the Visa Journey homepage, you can look at timelines for different users to get an idea. I was looking at the Texas Center and seems like time varies anywhere from 3 to 13 months. 

[PTA petitioner 20]

Just checked, I got Nebraska 👍

[OliverBa 61]

7 minutes ago, PTA petitioner said:

Just checked, I got Nebraska 👍

Nebraska is the good one?

[PTA petitioner 20]

6 minutes ago, OliverBa said:

Nebraska is the good one?

Not sure I was just saying I got a NOA 1 and a service center. Lol

It says 7-9.5 months in uscis website. 

[Candicia 4]

On 8/7/2020 at 11:41 PM, PTA petitioner said:

Just checked, I got Nebraska 👍

I’m realizing I got Texas...

 

Does appear to be random how they assigned.

[PTA petitioner 20]

8 minutes ago, Candicia said:

I’m realizing I got Texas...

 

Does appear to be random how they assigned.

I don't think so..they probably have a system in place or a reason as to why petitions go to a certain service center (which I don't know). I was thinking I would get Texas because I am from Texas but it is not the case. You could be right, it could be random too. 

Edited August 9, 2020 by PTA petitioner

[onek 306]

1 hour ago, Candicia said:

I’m realizing I got Texas...

 

Does appear to be random how they assigned.

Cases from Virginia go to Texas.

[B&ANZ 134]

Just a heads up to new filers, make sure you print off and fill in the I-130 manually and provide a wet signature even though you certify a digital signature in the application. We had an RFE saying they never received our I-130 even though it was done online. After the runaround, they said it was not signed and they needed a wet signature. Would not hurt to fill it out, sign it, and upload on top of completing it online. It takes a few extra minutes, but saves a couple of months if you end up in our same situation.

[PTA petitioner 20]

1 hour ago, B&ANZ said:

Just a heads up to new filers, make sure you print off and fill in the I-130 manually and provide a wet signature even though you certify a digital signature in the application. We had an RFE saying they never received our I-130 even though it was done online. After the runaround, they said it was not signed and they needed a wet signature. Would not hurt to fill it out, sign it, and upload on top of completing it online. It takes a few extra minutes, but saves a couple of months if you end up in our same situation.

Do I have to print the I-130 and fill it out again? and again sign it? or is the signature enough? Oh man, I can't stand to look at it and fill it again..Thanks though!

* I already know that I am going to get an RFE due to another error on our document. 

Edited August 9, 2020 by PTA petitioner

[B&ANZ 134]

26 minutes ago, PTA petitioner said:

Do I have to print the I-130 and fill it out again? and again sign it? or is the signature enough? Oh man, I can't stand to look at it and fill it again..Thanks though!

* I already know that I am going to get an RFE due to another error on our document. 

Yes I would be safe than sorry and fill it out either using the fillable PDF version of handwrite it and sign it. Like I said, heaps of people have been fine without doing this, but a handful have gotten RFE's for no wet signature. It is better to be safe than sorry!

[Candicia 4]

6 hours ago, PTA petitioner said:

Do I have to print the I-130 and fill it out again? and again sign it? or is the signature enough? Oh man, I can't stand to look at it and fill it again..Thanks though!

* I already know that I am going to get an RFE due to another error on our document. 

What’s the other error?  I was able to download the document when I filed it. It’s already filled out.

[Candicia 4]

7 hours ago, onek said:

Cases from Virginia go to Texas.

You know if that’s the case for all immigration forms? Or just this one? 

[Candicia 4]

7 hours ago, B&ANZ said:

Just a heads up to new filers, make sure you print off and fill in the I-130 manually and provide a wet signature even though you certify a digital signature in the application. We had an RFE saying they never received our I-130 even though it was done online. After the runaround, they said it was not signed and they needed a wet signature. Would not hurt to fill it out, sign it, and upload on top of completing it online. It takes a few extra minutes, but saves a couple of months if you end up in our same situation.

Thanks for the heads up, but just came across this, so hopefully no delay.  I can’t seem to paste the website link, but looks like they are more flexible. 

 

 

USCIS Announces Flexibility in Submitting Required Signatures During COVID-19 National Emergency

Release Date 

03/20/2020