CR1 approved in 82 days

[carlyirene 15]

I-130 APPROVAL IN 82 days!!! 
CR1- consular processing (husband in Tunisia) I am a USC
Service center: Texas (per Emma)

3/1/23- marriage in Tunisia 
3/23/23- submitted I-130 online
3/23/23- first active review 
3/24/24- mailed I-129f 
4/1/23- I-129f received 
6/13/23- submitted expedite request via Emma (I'm a disabled veteran)
6/13/23- email received denying my expedite 
6/13/23- second active review
6/13/23- approval notice in documents!!!! 

I'm honestly shocked, we've been crying, I was running up and down my hallways at work screaming.

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

Congratulations.... The I-130 was approved....not a CR-1.  Terminology is important.  .  

Edited June 13, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[carlyirene 15]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

Congratulations.... The I-130 was approved....not a CR-1.  Terminology is important.  .  

You're right. But, catty comments are not cute and unnecessary. Thanks for your input

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

8 minutes ago, carlyirene said:

You're right. But, catty comments are not cute and unnecessary. Thanks for your input

Not catty at all...just ACCURATE.  Terminology is important in immigration.  Congratulations!!!  Hopefully, the rest of your journey will be smooth.

 

****Moved to Progress Reports*****

Edited June 13, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

39 minutes ago, carlyirene said:

You're right. But, catty comments are not cute and unnecessary. Thanks for your input

 

I-130 petition.  Terminology is important.

 

Next step is NVC, which will take several months.

 

Afterwards, the interview in Tunisia, which may or may not lead to administrative processing.  1 month to several months to over a year.

 

Once the visa is issued then you have a CR1.

 

Enjoy the first round victory, it is time for some celebration.  2 more rounds to go.

 

 

[carlyirene 15]

3 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

I-130 petition.  Terminology is important.

 

Next step is NVC, which will take several months.

 

Afterwards, the interview in Tunisia, which may or may not lead to administrative processing.  1 month to several months to over a year.

 

Once the visa is issued then you have a CR1.

 

Enjoy the first round victory, it is time for some celebration.  2 more rounds to go.

 

 

I didn't ask for your random input and arbitrary timeline, but thanks. What is with you all trying to rain on my happiness? Jealousy? It won't take over a year because my case is clean and I don't need the backhanded comments. Ya'll are a buzz kill 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,434]

1 minute ago, carlyirene said:

I didn't ask for your random input and arbitrary timeline, but thanks. What is with you all trying to rain on my happiness? Jealousy? It won't take over a year because my case is clean and I don't need the backhanded comments. Ya'll are a buzz kill 

 

Odd response.  Why would anyone be jealous?

 

[Lemonslice 4,836]

Congrats on the i-130 approval.

 

@Jeanne Adil , or others in your regional forum, might be able to share more details on how long the next steps have been recently in Tunisia.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

2 hours ago, carlyirene said:

3/24/24- mailed I-129f 
4/1/23- I-129f received

Wait, I’m confused. 
Are you filing for a spousal or a fiancé?

Or did you mail the i-129f as part of the K3?

[Rocio0010 5,579]

52 minutes ago, carlyirene said:

I didn't ask for your random input and arbitrary timeline, but thanks. What is with you all trying to rain on my happiness? Jealousy? It won't take over a year because my case is clean and I don't need the backhanded comments. Ya'll are a buzz kill 

Just chiming in that the “cleanliness” of the case has most likely little effect on how long the process takes. Yes, obviously people with criminal records take longer, but sometimes people with perfectly straightforward cases can be the unlucky ones that land in the hands of a lazy officer . I’m not saying that this will be your case, but just making the distinction because it is important to be hopeful, yet realistic. 
 

Also, the two folks here that told you that the i-130 is approved and not the CR-1 were actually trying to be realistic with you and make sure you understood this is a part of the process. While it is a milestone, you still have some steps to go through, which can take a while. Hopefully not, but just know it has little to do with the “cleanliness” of your case.

[Adventine 3,196]

Congratulations on your I-130 petition approval!

 

Immigration is a marathon, not a sprint, so it's best to be mentally prepared for a long wait. If your spouse's visa is granted earlier than expected, great! 

 

Just because someone clarifies the difference between an approved petition VS an approved visa, or says that the next steps take a long time, doesn't mean they want to spite you. They are simply giving you estimates based on past experience.

 

If you disagree with their advice, you can review the timelines on this website,  past threads from other members from the same region, even official timelines from USCIS.gov and the local US embassy where your spouse will interview. 

 

Edited June 14, 2023 by Adventine

[SalishSea 17,819]

4 hours ago, carlyirene said:

You're right. But, catty comments are not cute and unnecessary. Thanks for your input

Please re-read the TOS.  You may not tell others how or when to comment.

[Lemonslice 4,836]

1 hour ago, Adventine said:

Congratulations on your I-130 petition approval!

 

Immigration is a marathon, not a sprint, so it's best to be mentally prepared for a long wait. If your spouse's visa is granted earlier than expected, great! 

 

Just because someone clarifies the difference between an approved petition VS an approved visa, or says that the next steps take a long time, doesn't mean they want to spite you. They are simply giving you estimates based on past experience.

 

If you disagree with their advice, you can review the timelines on this website,  past threads from other members from the same region, even official timelines from USCIS.gov and the local US embassy where your spouse will interview. 

 

Some lucky ones get the sprint experience, most do the marathon.  A few do the ultramarathon, and some others finish having experienced an obstacle race.  (Un)fortunately, most do not pick their path, but being well-prepared can help smooth run.   

[Verrou 1,962]

4 hours ago, carlyirene said:

I didn't ask for your random input and arbitrary timeline, but thanks. What is with you all trying to rain on my happiness? Jealousy? It won't take over a year because my case is clean and I don't need the backhanded comments. Ya'll are a buzz kill 

The speed of your approval has nothing to do with your case is being “clean”. USCIS is working on case based on last in first out. Good for you ! The one who gave you realistic input has nothing to be jealous about as they already reached the finished line aka naturalization or received green card. If you don’t like people to make “buzkill” comment perhaps you shouldn’t publish ur “happiness” in public forum. it’s public after all, people can and allowed to comment any post. And I read all the comments, no one is being catty or give you backhanded comments, don’t know why you so crossed about it 

 

Let us know when you get the immigrant visa in lightning speed as your case is “clean”

 

 

Edited June 14, 2023 by Misscloud

[steve 27]

7 hours ago, carlyirene said:

I-130 APPROVAL IN 82 days!!! 
CR1- consular processing (husband in Tunisia) I am a USC
Service center: Texas (per Emma)

3/1/23- marriage in Tunisia 
3/23/23- submitted I-130 online
3/23/23- first active review 
3/24/24- mailed I-129f 
4/1/23- I-129f received 
6/13/23- submitted expedite request via Emma (I'm a disabled veteran)
6/13/23- email received denying my expedite 
6/13/23- second active review
6/13/23- approval notice in documents!!!! 

I'm honestly shocked, we've been crying, I was running up and down my hallways at work screaming.

Congrats on the I-130 approval!  Fingers crossed on continued speed ahead!