Could it really takes 12 and half months for the I-130 petition to get approved?

[Milka & Chris 2]

Hi everyone

Today is exactly 6 months since we're waiting for an approval from the USCIS.

Yesterday my Husband called them to ask about our case and how long it would take them. They told him it takes 12 and half months for right now but it could change every month. but when I go on the wedside and check how long texas USCIS needs to process a case it stays 4 and half to 7 months. So it's really confusing and I really hope we don't have to wait another half year for an approval. It's starts getting really frustating and I wanted to hear from you guys what your experience was with the timeline and how long it really took for you to get approved. Thank you. 

[Kuchiki 170]

9 minutes ago, Milka & Chris said:

Hi everyone

Today is exactly 6 months since we're waiting for an approval from the USCIS.

Yesterday my Husband called them to ask about our case and how long it would take them. They told him it takes 12 and half months for right now but it could change every month. but when I go on the wedside and check how long texas USCIS needs to process a case it stays 4 and half to 7 months. So it's really confusing and I really hope we don't have to wait another half year for an approval. It's starts getting really frustating and I wanted to hear from you guys what your experience was with the timeline and how long it really took for you to get approved. Thank you. 

Due to pandemic, delays are expected. After a month or so you can submit an ONPT request since your case is filed at TSC. Mine got transferred from TSC to VSC and its been 13 months now with no updates/approval. We can just hope for the best at the moment. 

Edited August 6, 2020 by Kuchiki

[Milka & Chris 2]

Just now, Kuchiki said:

Due to pandemic, delays are expected. After a month or so you can submit an ONPT request since your case in filed in TSC. Mine got transferred from TSC to VSC and its been 13 months now with no updates/approval. We can just hope for the best at the moment. 

thats a long time! Sorry to hear that you still need to wait. I hope you hear something back soon. and thank you!

[Kuchiki 170]

1 minute ago, Milka & Chris said:

thats a long time! Sorry to hear that you still need to wait. I hope you hear something back soon. and thank you!

Hopefully, been waiting patiently ever since. Hope things speed up for all of us.

[Sofitalian 134]

Sorry to hear that. I waited 11.5 months (350 days) when it was processed at Nebraska Center. Texas was famous for faster processing. Maybe the pandemic dragged it a bit.

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

Visa Journey statistics indicated the time at TSC is more like 8-10 months.  Here is a graph showing the VJ numbers for the processing times for all service centers:

 

[Milka & Chris 2]

1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

Visa Journey statistics indicated the time at TSC is more like 8-10 months.  Here is a graph showing the VJ numbers for the processing times for all service centers:

 

Thank you!!! even if is 8-10 months would be better than 12 and half. I'm crossing the fingers its not gonna take long anymore from now. and hopefully everybody else hear something back soon too.

[AKKH 48]

Our I130 took about 17 months (California Center). Though it was a F21 category. Not sure if that makes a difference.  I would imagine 12 months is relatively close. 

[Babu Frik 1,162]

Texas slowed down due to the pandemic but had been moving faster.

11 hours ago, Kuchiki said:

Due to pandemic, delays are expected. After a month or so you can submit an ONPT request since your case is filed at TSC. Mine got transferred from TSC to VSC and its been 13 months now with no updates/approval. We can just hope for the best at the moment. 

Did you get notified that you were transferred? I hear a lot of people get transferred without being notified.

[Niia 22]

IR-1 took 17.5 months at Nebraska 

[Madufor Uzoma A 10]

16 hours ago, Milka & Chris said:

Hi everyone

Today is exactly 6 months since we're waiting for an approval from the USCIS.

Yesterday my Husband called them to ask about our case and how long it would take them. They told him it takes 12 and half months for right now but it could change every month. but when I go on the wedside and check how long texas USCIS needs to process a case it stays 4 and half to 7 months. So it's really confusing and I really hope we don't have to wait another half year for an approval. It's starts getting really frustating and I wanted to hear from you guys what your experience was with the timeline and how long it really took for you to get approved. Thank you. 

my wife filled for me may 4th 2018 and i got approved 14th 2019 then i got my visa 11th December 2019 every thing was 19 months in all is taken much time now just be patient they will approve your application

[Kuchiki 170]

6 hours ago, Babu Frik said:

Texas slowed down due to the pandemic but had been moving faster.

Did you get notified that you were transferred? I hear a lot of people get transferred without being notified.

Yes, they did sent a notice of the transfer. But its been 13 months now. No touches whatsoever. 

[ameksy 5]

18 hours ago, Milka & Chris said:

Hi everyone

Today is exactly 6 months since we're waiting for an approval from the USCIS.

Yesterday my Husband called them to ask about our case and how long it would take them. They told him it takes 12 and half months for right now but it could change every month. but when I go on the wedside and check how long texas USCIS needs to process a case it stays 4 and half to 7 months. So it's really confusing and I really hope we don't have to wait another half year for an approval. It's starts getting really frustating and I wanted to hear from you guys what your experience was with the timeline and how long it really took for you to get approved. Thank you. 

14Months and counting......USC/CR1/POTOMAC 😪

[Milka & Chris 2]

2 hours ago, ameksy said:

14Months and counting......USC/CR1/POTOMAC 😪

Wow... sorry to hear that. Hope you hear something back soon!

[Milka & Chris 2]

9 hours ago, Niia said:

IR-1 took 17.5 months at Nebraska 

thats a long time! To read this I feel me bad complaining about mine. but glad you got approved finally and could move forward with your process.

4 hours ago, Madufor Uzoma A said:

my wife filled for me may 4th 2018 and i got approved 14th 2019 then i got my visa 11th December 2019 every thing was 19 months in all is taken much time now just be patient they will approve your application

Thank you!