I-130 accepted but case closed; what to do? [split topic]

[Molendah 0]

My I-130 is approved, I checked status a few day ago it says: case closed. What should I do now? Also I received NOTICE OF ACTION saying:

The above petition has been approved. However, you indicated on the petition that the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad at a U.S.
Embassy or a U.S. Consulate and will also apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Since you have indicated both options, USCIS has retained
the petition.
If the beneficiary intends to apply for adjustment of status in the United States, they should submit a copy of this notice, along with a Form I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. They can obtain Form I-485 from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, by contacting the
USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283, or by visiting the local USCIS field office. Filing address information can be found
on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.
If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824, Application for Action
on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National Visa Center (NVC).
The NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions that require consular action. The NVC also determines which consular post is the appropriate
consulate to complete visa processing. It will then forward the approved petition to that consulate.
The NVC will contact the beneficiary of this petition with further information about immigrant visa processing steps.

[TBoneTX 45,259]

The above was split from an old thread in another forum.

[powerpuff 6,685]

They’re saying you checked both boxes where it should have been one or the other. If the mistake was indeed on your part, you must file I-824, pay the fee and wait for it to be processed before anything else can happen. You case won’t move forward until I-824 is processed. It’s a common mistake we see at least a few times a month here on VJ.

[LACHAPELL0223 3]

6 hours ago, Molendah said:

My I-130 is approved, I checked status a few day ago it says: case closed. What should I do now? Also I received NOTICE OF ACTION saying:

The above petition has been approved. However, you indicated on the petition that the beneficiary intends to apply for an immigrant visa abroad at a U.S.
Embassy or a U.S. Consulate and will also apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Since you have indicated both options, USCIS has retained
the petition.
If the beneficiary intends to apply for adjustment of status in the United States, they should submit a copy of this notice, along with a Form I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. They can obtain Form I-485 from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, by contacting the
USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283, or by visiting the local USCIS field office. Filing address information can be found
on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.
If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824, Application for Action
on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National Visa Center (NVC).
The NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions that require consular action. The NVC also determines which consular post is the appropriate
consulate to complete visa processing. It will then forward the approved petition to that consulate.
The NVC will contact the beneficiary of this petition with further information about immigrant visa processing steps.

it means that USCIS did their part ,after they approved it, case automatically closes , it now go to the NVC, you will receive e-mails from now on. Check your emails 

[powerpuff 6,685]

12 minutes ago, LACHAPELL0223 said:

it means that USCIS did their part ,after they approved it, case automatically closes , it now go to the NVC, you will receive e-mails from now on. Check your emails 

Not until OP resolves the issue with I-824. They checked two boxes - adjustment of status in the US AND NVC processing. USCIS will retain the petition until I-824 is filed and processed for the case to be sent to NVC. 

[LACHAPELL0223 3]

2 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

Not until OP resolves the issue with I-824. They checked two boxes - adjustment of status in the US AND NVC processing. USCIS will retain the petition until I-824 is filed and processed for the case to be sent to NVC. 

I missed that part.... Thank you for your correction

[Molendah 0]

11 hours ago, LACHAPELL0223 said:

it means that USCIS did their part ,after they approved it, case automatically closes , it now go to the NVC, you will receive e-mails from now on. Check your emails 

Thank you LACHAPELL0223

I made typographical error on my application, I checked both options but after a while I sent them correction, maybe USCIS did not review it.

Then after 2 months the application was approved  I talked on phone with Immigration Officer, I don't know if she corrected my mistake while we were talking on phone, she said I should wait another 1.5 month for their respond

Thank you so much for all the information

[Molendah 0]

11 hours ago, powerpuff said:

Not until OP resolves the issue with I-824. They checked two boxes - adjustment of status in the US AND NVC processing. USCIS will retain the petition until I-824 is filed and processed for the case to be sent to NVC. 

Thank you

[Molendah 0]

My I-130 was approved on 11/16/2022, I checked the status of my case a few day ago it says: case closed, what does it mean?  I made typographical mistake on my application  (Part 4, checked 61a instead of 62a) and I sent correction twice, before approval my application and after. USCIS sent me I-797, NOTICE OF ACTION saying : follow the instruction, which is:  

 

1.       If the beneficiary intends to apply for adjustment of status in the United States, they should submit a copy of this notice, along with a Form             I-485,
           Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. They can obtain Form I-485 from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, by                 contacting the

2.        If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824,                         Application  for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National             Visa Center (NVC).

My wife stays in The Philippines, what should I do now?

[pushbrk 12,870]

1 minute ago, Molendah said:

My I-130 was approved on 11/16/2022, I checked the status of my case a few day ago it says: case closed, what does it mean?  I made typographical mistake on my application  (Part 4, checked 61a instead of 62a) and I sent correction twice, before approval my application and after. USCIS sent me I-797, NOTICE OF ACTION saying : follow the instruction, which is:  

 

1.       If the beneficiary intends to apply for adjustment of status in the United States, they should submit a copy of this notice, along with a Form             I-485,
           Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. They can obtain Form I-485 from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, by                 contacting the

2.        If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824,                         Application  for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National             Visa Center (NVC).

My wife stays in The Philippines, what should I do now?

File the I-824.  Your mistake has likely delayed your reunion about a year.

[Molendah 0]

11 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

File the I-824.  Your mistake has likely delayed your reunion about a year.

 

11 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

File the I-824.  Your mistake has likely delayed your reunion about a year.

Maybe I should start over again, file a new I-130, what do you think?

Edited February 18, 2023 by Molendah

[pushbrk 12,870]

2 minutes ago, Molendah said:

 

Maybe I should start over again, file a new I-130, what do you think?

I think that's crazy.  File the I-824.  

[Molendah 0]

7 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

I think that's crazy.  File the I-824.  

Maybe you're right, I have to file I-824 and in the meantime, we must meet elsewhere. Thank you

[pushbrk 12,870]

2 hours ago, Molendah said:

Maybe you're right, I have to file I-824 and in the meantime, we must meet elsewhere. Thank you

That's part of the process.  Hurry up and wait.

 

[Molendah 0]

On 2/17/2023 at 8:45 AM, powerpuff said:

Not until OP resolves the issue with I-824. They checked two boxes - adjustment of status in the US AND NVC processing. USCIS will retain the petition until I-824 is filed and processed for the case to be sent to NVC. 

Thank you