June 2023 I-130 Filers

[UK_Dreamer 39]

45 minutes ago, Lizeth C said:

June 13th and still no news 

 GUYS I JUST GOT APPROVED!!!! Does antoje know what happens next?

Congratulations!

[UK_Dreamer 39]

I keep checking the documents section on my uscis hoping that the approval letter will be in there hahaah

[UK_Dreamer 39]

On 7/29/2024 at 11:34 AM, garebear397 said:

same here! If it makes you feel any better we have PD of June 4th. So, you are not alone! 

God its just ridiculous 

[UK_Dreamer 39]

WE JUST GOT APPROVED!!! PD 11TH OF JUNE 2023 TEXAS !! 

Like many others we got the email that there had been an update but it still said ‘case actively reviewing’ ’5min this estimated time’

 

and in the documents section there was the approval !!!!

[Eberechi 111]

Anyone filling in Burkina Faso here?

[kaitbar 3]

On 7/30/2024 at 9:33 AM, garebear397 said:

Honestly I don't think that would be the issue. At the USCIS stage they aren't doing a full blown analysis of the case, more just checking that you have all the min requirements to advance -- both that you submitted all the necessary documents, and also things like you have been together in person, have some baseline evidence you are married, etc. And then at the consular stage they do a more detailed evaluation. Most of the time RFEs are because you missed something on the document side (didn't send in every form, missed a signature, filled in a box wrong, etc.). You will find out soon enough and often if you can get back the necessary document quickly they can actually approve your case pretty quickly as well (I think someone in this thread got back their approval pretty soon afterwards). 

We filed online so everything is uploaded that I can see. Really curious what more they'd want...guess it's a waiting game again to see. 

[kaitbar 3]

UPDATE: My husband got the letter. They said his birth certificate doesn't prove his residence because it says he was born in Lebanon...but he wasn't. He was born in Lebanon COUNTY in the USA... The birth certificate clearly says "county" not "country" under Lebanon. So we're stumped at this point if we should submit different evidence for it or talk to a real person to explain? It also says we didn't submit enough evidence to prove our relationship but I submitted all of the evidence we have of photos and travel to each other over the last 5+ years, along with our marriage license. We obviously don't have any financial ties or own any shared property, or any government documents together since we live in different counties... so we're confused at what more they could want at this stage. 

[garebear397 68]

16 hours ago, kaitbar said:

UPDATE: My husband got the letter. They said his birth certificate doesn't prove his residence because it says he was born in Lebanon...but he wasn't. He was born in Lebanon COUNTY in the USA... The birth certificate clearly says "county" not "country" under Lebanon. So we're stumped at this point if we should submit different evidence for it or talk to a real person to explain? It also says we didn't submit enough evidence to prove our relationship but I submitted all of the evidence we have of photos and travel to each other over the last 5+ years, along with our marriage license. We obviously don't have any financial ties or own any shared property, or any government documents together since we live in different counties... so we're confused at what more they could want at this stage. 

Did he submit something else to show his citizenship? Like a passport? I would submit his passport for sure, and maybe submit his birth certificate again with some letter highlighting the "county", and also state. 

 

What type of evidence did you submit for seeing each other? Good to include passport stamps, ticket vouchers, etc. Also is there something that might be causing them to question the relationship? Age gap? Religion difference? What country are you coming from? 

[garebear397 68]

We got approved! PD of June 4th -- there is still hope for those who have earlier PD dates! We did write to our congressman on July 29th, their office contacted USCIS on July 30th, they got a response from USCIS on July 31st (see message below), and we were approved today on August 1st. 

 

So our process of contacting our congressman was very easy and quick, and who knows for sure but it might have helped spur the approval! Worth it for others still waiting to consider. 

 

USCIS response on July 31st: "USCIS records indicate that the case is located at the California Service Center and is currently pending background checks. We understand that your constituent may be frustrated by the progress of their case. Please know, USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely and efficient manner while also ensuring public safety, national security and compliance with all relevant directives. At this time, we are unable to provide you with a processing time."

Edited August 1 by garebear397

[Cookie88 88]

5 minutes ago, garebear397 said:

We got approved! PD of June 4th -- there is still hope for those who have earlier PD dates! We did write to our congressman on July 29th, their office contacted USCIS on July 30th, they got a response from USCIS on July 31st (see message below), and we were approved today on August 1st. 

 

So our process of contacting our congressman was very easy and quick, and who knows for sure but it might have helped spur the approval! Worth it for others still waiting to consider. 

 

USCIS response on July 31st: "USCIS records indicate that the case is located at the California Service Center and is currently pending background checks. We understand that your constituent may be frustrated by the progress of their case. Please know, USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely and efficient manner while also ensuring public safety, national security and compliance with all relevant directives. At this time, we are unable to provide you with a processing time."

Interesting. Are these 'background checks' done on the petitioner, I assume? Like the type they do on the beneficiary at the next stage if put in AP?  I always thought they don't do background checks like that at the I-130 phase.

[Crazy Cat 41,772]

3 minutes ago, Cookie88 said:

Are these 'background checks' done on the petitioner, I assume?

Petitioner and beneficiary.  

 

Immigration Benefits Background Check Systems (IBBCS) | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

Edited August 1 by Crazy Cat

[Daughter of Zion 41]

27 minutes ago, garebear397 said:

We got approved! PD of June 4th -- there is still hope for those who have earlier PD dates! We did write to our congressman on July 29th, their office contacted USCIS on July 30th, they got a response from USCIS on July 31st (see message below), and we were approved today on August 1st. 

 

So our process of contacting our congressman was very easy and quick, and who knows for sure but it might have helped spur the approval! Worth it for others still waiting to consider. 

 

USCIS response on July 31st: "USCIS records indicate that the case is located at the California Service Center and is currently pending background checks. We understand that your constituent may be frustrated by the progress of their case. Please know, USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely and efficient manner while also ensuring public safety, national security and compliance with all relevant directives. At this time, we are unable to provide you with a processing time."

Congratulations. It’s crazy how all those backgrounds checks suddenly got done, meanwhile they had your case sitting down there and you deal with the frustration of being away from your loved one and other cases get approved. I don’t believe a thing USCIS says anymore, they just don’t care for the most part. 

[Cookie88 88]

56 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Petitioner and beneficiary.  

 

Immigration Benefits Background Check Systems (IBBCS) | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)

Thank you! I mean for I-130 stage specifically. I ask because I remember over a year back when looking into this whole process I read something about background checks, and how background checks go quicker for military veterans. It was a very random bit of information that I never came across again. Never heard 'background checks' ever mentioned in general about I-130's either. So I've been wondering since then what it was I read so long ago and had presumed it was inaccurate information.

[Crazy Cat 41,772]

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[UK_Dreamer 39]

Guys 2 questions--

1. What is the email address that invites you to the NVC?

2. Does the NVC send the invitation to the beneficiary or petitioner?