I130. US citizen filing for spouse

[Ouanour 1]

Hello,

I’m in need of help and I don’t know what to do. I filed an i130 for my husband on January 4th, 2022. I’ve been waiting for a reply from them apart from the receipt notice and nothing yet. Everytime I check online it says “actively reviewed by USCIS”. I checked the processing time and it says “your case is taking longer than expected”. Is there any action I can take regarding this?should I hire a lawyer? 

 

thank you!

[Mike E 11,739]

8 minutes ago, ChahdiNouri said:

Is there any action I can take regarding this?should I hire a lawyer? 

When you enter the case status at USCIS.gov what does the web site say?

[Ouanour 1]

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

When you enter the case status at USCIS.gov what does the web site say?

“As of June 15, 2022, we are actively reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.” And that nothing is outstanding 

[Mike E 11,739]

43 minutes ago, ChahdiNouri said:

“As of June 15, 2022, we are actively reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.” And that nothing is outstanding 

Thanks. 
 

What does:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ say?

[iwannaplay54 985]

1 hour ago, ChahdiNouri said:

Is there any action I can take regarding this?should I hire a lawyer? 

Unfortunately not.  A lawyer would be a waste of money.

Your file should be processed soon.  All service centers are reporting 9-16 months for majority of cases.

Edited December 26, 2022 by iwannaplay54

[Ouanour 1]

2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Thanks. 
 

What does:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ say?

“

Processing time for Petition for Alien Relative (I-130) at Nebraska Service Center

80% of cases are completed within

10.5

Months

[Ouanour 1]

2 minutes ago, iwannaplay54 said:

Unfortunately not.  A lawyer would be a waste of money.

Your file should be processed soon.

Ok thank you. It’s just taking a long time. It just sucks because I recently just had a baby and I was hoping by this time it would all be approved so my husband can see his child. I wonder why everything is taking too long.

[iwannaplay54 985]

Just now, ChahdiNouri said:

Ok thank you. It’s just taking a long time. It just sucks because I recently just had a baby and I was hoping by this time it would all be approved so my husband can see his child. I wonder why everything is taking too long.

You’re in the “any day now” category.  Best of luck!

[Mike E 11,739]

Just now, ChahdiNouri said:

“

Processing time for Petition for Alien Relative (I-130) at Nebraska Service Center

80% of cases are completed within

10.5

Months

Thanks.  Screenshot that now as you might need it later for a potential law suit.  
 

On that  same screen there should be this:

 

“When can I ask about my case?

 

Many routine factors impact how quickly a case is processed. We only allow inquiries for cases that are well outside the processing time listed above.

 

Learn more about the Case Inquiry Date. 

Enter your receipt date below to find out if you can contact us with questions.

 

When is your receipt date?

 

Get Inquiry Date”

What do you get when you enter your receipt date?

 

[Ouanour 1]

26 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Thanks.  Screenshot that now as you might need it later for a potential law suit.  
 

On that  same screen there should be this:

 

“When can I ask about my case?

 

Many routine factors impact how quickly a case is processed. We only allow inquiries for cases that are well outside the processing time listed above.

 

Learn more about the Case Inquiry Date. 

Enter your receipt date below to find out if you can contact us with questions.

 

When is your receipt date?

 

Get Inquiry Date”

What do you get when you enter your receipt date?

 

The earliest you can submit questions is March 12, 2023. Please do not contact us before this date. We will notify you if we need any additional information. We appreciate your patience while we review your case. Processing times may change – return to this page regularly for updates.

[Mike E 11,739]

11 minutes ago, ChahdiNouri said:

The earliest you can submit questions is March 12, 2023. Please do not contact us before this date. We will notify you if we need any additional information. We appreciate your patience while we review your case. Processing times may change – return to this page regularly for updates.

Cool. Screen shot that now.  
 

As you get get closer to March 12, 2023, expect USCIS to change this date.  They did this to my wife with her I-751.  In first week of October 2022 her date for when she make an inquiry was listed  date later in October. Then several days later it changed to a date in 2023. Sneaky and we weren’t going to have any of that and I was preparing to sue.  But then USCIS approved her case.  
 

So if I-130 is not approved by March 12, 2023, then file a writ of mandamus and an administrative procedures act lawsuit based on the two screen shots.  You might want to insert the screen shots into an Affidavit where you attest to have taken the screenshots yourself on December 26, 2022, and then sign the affidavit in front of a notary.  

[Ouanour 1]

11 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Cool. Screen shot that now.  
 

As you get get closer to March 12, 2023, expect USCIS to change this date.  They did this to my wife with her I-751.  In first week of October 2022 her date for when she make an inquiry was listed  date later in October. Then several days later it changed to a date in 2023. Sneaky and we weren’t going to have any of that and I was preparing to sue.  But then USCIS approved her case.  
 

So if I-130 is not approved by March 12, 2023, then file a writ of mandamus and an administrative procedures act lawsuit based on the two screen shots.  You might want to insert the screen shots into an Affidavit where you attest to have taken the screenshots yourself on December 26, 2022, and then sign the affidavit in front of a notary.  

Thank you so much. Can I contact you if I need any help in the future?

[Mike E 11,739]

Just now, ChahdiNouri said:

Thank you so much. Can I contact you if I need any help in the future?

Certainly 

[Ouanour 1]

27 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Certainly 

Thank you. I appreciate your help. By the way, do you think the nvc process takes a long time? 

[Mike E 11,739]

2 minutes ago, ChahdiNouri said:

Thank you. I appreciate your help. By the way, do you think the nvc process takes a long time? 

It does now in general.  This will vary by consulate.  How long have you been married?

Edited December 26, 2022 by Mike E