September 2022 I-130 filers

[Paula&David 24]

Just now, Peter and Tam said:

There has been a way you can check the estimation of your processing time on your USCIS account. I just checked mine and it says 11 months. 

mine says the same

[Peter and Tam 33]

Yeah maybe we just applied. I’ve seen some post where some people have two weeks and others two months. 

[lvjeremylv 10]

On 9/30/2022 at 5:02 AM, Paula&David said:

We got transferred to Potomac. 

Do you know what prompts a case getting transferred? Ours has been assigned to Nebraska, which some places seem to suggest is one of the "faster" centers but who knows. If the average is 10 months, say, that means some could take 4 and others could take 16. I suppose as long as everything is filled out correctly and there are no requests for evidence, that drastically helps things. 🤞

[Paula&David 24]

8 hours ago, lvjeremylv said:

Do you know what prompts a case getting transferred? Ours has been assigned to Nebraska, which some places seem to suggest is one of the "faster" centers but who knows. If the average is 10 months, say, that means some could take 4 and others could take 16. I suppose as long as everything is filled out correctly and there are no requests for evidence, that drastically helps things. 🤞

USCIS transfer the cases according to services center backlogs, documentation load, and other (I'm not very sure). I read in some posts that Nebraska/Vermont/Potomac are the "fastest" service center, but who knows, some applicants waits for months, even years, and other get approved in 2-5 months. I think it's like a combination of luck, well-prepared documentation, and an easier case (I mean, no problems with justice, problems with other marriages, a complicated background in the USA, etc, etc). So, cross your fingers and pray for hope🤞 

Edited October 1, 2022 by Paula&David

[Airyka86 1]

I applied online 9/26 and AR on 9/26 as well. My receipt says Potomac center, and the estimate provided was 10 months. I am USC and my husband Australian. Married 2 months. We hired a lawyer, however doubtful that impacts any time. 

[MarmiteC 68]

Hi All,

 

September filer here also.  My husband is a USC, I am in the UK.  Filed online

PD and NOA1 is 09/15/22.  Currently showing we're at Potomac.  K3 was filed last week and we're awaiting receipt for that.

[bencdxb 19]

Hi all,

 

Another September filer here. My wife is a USC and I'm a Brit, filling from Dubai where we both live.

Submit: 12 Sept.

NOA: 12 Sept.

AR: 13 Sept.

 

And nothing at all since then. Still says not waiting for anything from us. Says it is being processed at TSC, no transfer yet.

 

[MarmiteC 68]

Hi All, 

 

Update: We received our K3 receipt and looks like, for the moment at least, we've been transferred to Texas.

[MarmiteC 68]

Who else is driving themselves nuts keeping checking their submission to see if they made any mistakes?! 😂

[Paula&David 24]

8 minutes ago, MarmiteC said:

Who else is driving themselves nuts keeping checking their submission to see if they made any mistakes?! 😂

me too haha it's frustrating 

[MarmiteC 68]

We at least have our next 3 trips to see each other booked to try to have something to look forward to in the meantime.

 

Next week will be my first visit back to the US since we married.  I'm dreading getting the room of doom again, and I'm preparing as much proof of ties as possible. I know many don't have an issue but I know how challenging they were to me back in August 😞

 

[Paula&David 24]

3 hours ago, MarmiteC said:

We at least have our next 3 trips to see each other booked to try to have something to look forward to in the meantime.

 

Next week will be my first visit back to the US since we married.  I'm dreading getting the room of doom again, and I'm preparing as much proof of ties as possible. I know many don't have an issue but I know how challenging they were to me back in August 😞

 

distance is so sad. I miss him everyday, and for me it was very dificult, trying to live alone again. Hopefully he will return in December for a few days, but hurts so bad not be with your spouse.

Edited November 4, 2022 by Paula&David

[ms_gv 7]

Hey everyone! We filed Sept 9 (I'm the petitioner for my husband), got the NOA 1 the same day since we filed electronically. Our case is at the Nebraska center.

 

I'm just wondering if the estimated timeline (what you see in the screenshot) is for the USCIS approval only? Or for the whole process, including NVC and interview.

TIA! -Gia

 

[Paula&David 24]

20 minutes ago, ms_gv said:

Hey everyone! We filed Sept 9 (I'm the petitioner for my husband), got the NOA 1 the same day since we filed electronically. Our case is at the Nebraska center.

 

I'm just wondering if the estimated timeline (what you see in the screenshot) is for the USCIS approval only? Or for the whole process, including NVC and interview.

TIA! -Gia

 

Hello!! That estimated time is only for USCIS approval. 

Hope you receive a fast approval!! 

[MarmiteC 68]

Ours shows 9 months still which would be right if we're still at Texas. I haven't seen many approvals with K3 lately though 😒