October 2022 I-130 filers

[M&A. 3]

I couldn’t find a thread for October 2022 I-130 filers

here is my timeline so far  

Filed: Oct 3, 2022

NOA1: Oct 6, 2022. 

Guys let's use this post to keep track of our cases.

Good luck everyone.

[Blindian8793 14]

I had wondered when/if this would get created!🤘🏾😎

 

Type: CR1 (I'm the USC petitioner), Consular Processing 

Center: Texas

Filed: Oct 9, 2022 (Online)

NOA1: Oct 9, 2022

 

Current Status: "Case is being actively reviewed" (which occured the following day after NOA1....taken with a grain of salt at this point)

 

#PositiveVibesOnly -- praying for efficient, effective, and expedious processing for us all!

Edited December 19, 2022 by Blindian8793

[Blindian8793 14]

Update to the above -

 

Apparently USCIS Transferred my case to POTOMAC on Oct 12th, but failed to notify me of the transfer 😒. I found out via Ask Emma when inquiring on why I didn't see changes to my account following an email received about changes on Oct 12th......Fun times🙄

 

[M&A. 3]

11 hours ago, Blindian8793 said:

Update to the above -

 

Apparently USCIS Transferred my case to POTOMAC on Oct 12th, but failed to notify me of the transfer 😒. I found out via Ask Emma when inquiring on why I didn't see changes to my account following an email received about changes on Oct 12th......Fun times🙄

 

The funny thing is my case was also transferred to Potomac and I only found that out through Emma. You and I are on the same boat.

Also, I think they no longer send notification of any case transfer to another service center. 

[Blindian8793 14]

12 hours ago, M&A. said:

The funny thing is my case was also transferred to Potomac and I only found that out through Emma. You and I are on the same boat.

Also, I think they no longer send notification of any case transfer to another service center. 

Why does that not surprise me, lol. "Let's make our systems more efficient, but not our communication...."

 

I'm toying with the idea of trying and filing a K-3 petition to "speed" things up, but it would be our luck that it gets approved (which is not ideal in our case lol).

[Edtab 33]

Hello everyone, as an October 2021 filler I will share with you guys my experience. 

We started in Potomac.  Then we got transferred to  California Center which is was the worse at the time (it was taking 24,5 months /  2021).  I wouldn’t be surprised if you guys get  transferred out without any warnings, I think its their way to share the workload between the centers.  I am seeing a lot of people being moved so I woldn't worry too much.  I started checking my account all the time and it was a huge waste of time and drove me crazy.  I was calling USCIS all the time .   It is much easier knowing you just have to wait and  focus on work or something. Our I-130 was approved in 13 months (California) we just finished NVC part,  we are waiting for the interview letter.  I know it feels like it will never happen, but it does.  Patient is a virtue.  Unfortunately I am not exactly a patient man. If you guys have any questions about the process just let me know.

[chatgpt4 19]

We filed our I-130 on October 2022 and we were approved end of March 2023.

[mister-love 31]

2 hours ago, chatgpt4 said:

We filed our I-130 on October 2022 and we were approved end of March 2023.

Did you guys file for K3 or expedite? 

And which service center plz? 

Edited April 7, 2023 by mister-love

[chatgpt4 19]

2 hours ago, mister-love said:

Did you guys file for K3 or expedite? 

And which service center plz? 

No, we didn't. 

California Service Center.

[Blindian8793 14]

11 hours ago, chatgpt4 said:

No, we didn't. 

California Service Center.

Congrats!! For most of the research that I've seen, a lot of people that filed in early October were sent to Texas and then transferred to Potomac. 

 

I file an expedite request in the end of February and they just got back to me a few days ago with this reply... Which is basically telling me absolutely nothing lol... Fairly sure I'll be waiting the full 12 to 14 months...

[M&A. 3]

18 hours ago, chatgpt4 said:

We filed our I-130 on October 2022 and we were approved end of March 2023.

Congratulations on the approval. Hopefully the rest of us will get approved sometime soon.

[chatgpt4 19]

3 hours ago, Blindian8793 said:

Congrats!! For most of the research that I've seen, a lot of people that filed in early October were sent to Texas and then transferred to Potomac. 

 

I file an expedite request in the end of February and they just got back to me a few days ago with this reply... Which is basically telling me absolutely nothing lol... Fairly sure I'll be waiting the full 12 to 14 months...

Thanks! To be honest, we weren't expecting to be approved this quick. Regarding the reply you received, I personally think USCIS is telling you (with out telling you .. lol) your case is being actively reviewed. If that is the case, you could get your approval soon. 

[chatgpt4 19]

1 hour ago, M&A. said:

Congratulations on the approval. Hopefully the rest of us will get approved sometime soon.

Thank you! To be honest, we weren't expecting to be approved this quick. I am suspecting filing K-3 might have helped us. I hope you get approved soon. 

[Blindian8793 14]

4 hours ago, chatgpt4 said:

Thanks! To be honest, we weren't expecting to be approved this quick. Regarding the reply you received, I personally think USCIS is telling you (with out telling you .. lol) your case is being actively reviewed. If that is the case, you could get your approval soon. 

I actually think they are blowing smoke, because it's been in AR1 status for 6 months lol. But I pray that you are right, and that an approval comes thru soon. Keep us posted on your next journey if you can! Super excited for you!

[Blindian8793 14]

Well, I guess that response was true... APPROVED as of today. Approved by the National Benefits Center. I'm still in shock! Lets pray that you all will receive your approvals soon as well!!