Confused about next process on I-130

[appleblossom 1,910]

8 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You could refile the i 130s

It would cost more though, and could take longer (depending on if the OP gets lucky with the service centre for the I-824 or not). 
 

If money isn’t a consideration then could both be filed perhaps? And see which gets to NVC first? 

Edited April 5 by appleblossom

[mwangen 4]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I assume you filed on line.

 

I think there is a lot to be said with filing a clean new application

I did file online.

[mwangen 4]

4 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

It would cost more though, and could take longer (depending on if the OP gets lucky with the service centre for the I-824 or not). 
 

If money isn’t a consideration then could both be filed perhaps? And see which gets to NVC first? 

I think I will go to the I-824 route. The plan is to actually bring my parents here next year, so they can spend more time with relatives there. I am just hopeful that the I-824 will end up in a desirable service center, so they can actually be here next year. 

[Boiler 44,857]

5 minutes ago, mwangen said:

I did file online.

I think every I 824 I have seen has been due to online failure.

 

I tend to wonder if this was done wrong are there other mistakes?

 

Obviously you do you.

[appleblossom 1,910]

1 minute ago, mwangen said:

I think I will go to the I-824 route. The plan is to actually bring my parents here next year, so they can spend more time with relatives there. I am just hopeful that the I-824 will end up in a desirable service center, so they can actually be here next year. 

Which consulate is it? Next year is doable assuming it’s not one with a long wait for an interview date (Lagos, Islamabad, etc). 

[mwangen 4]

1 minute ago, appleblossom said:

Which consulate is it? Next year is doable assuming it’s not one with a long wait for an interview date (Lagos, Islamabad, etc). 

It is Manila, Philippines consulate

[appleblossom 1,910]

10 hours ago, mwangen said:

It is Manila, Philippines consulate

 

Obviously nobody knows what the queue for an interview will be like in a year or so, but I think Manila is fairly good at the moment - a search of the country sub forum will give you more info though. 

 

Best of luck.

[Boiler 44,857]

PI has a big backlog

[mwangen 4]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

 

Obviously nobody knows what the queue for an interview will be like in a year or so, but I think Manila is fairly good at the moment - a search of the country sub forum will give you more info though. 

 

Best of luck.

I am sending my I-824s today. Regarding what SC the forms get sent to, is that random or depending on where I live? 
 

 

[Family 3,832]

1 hour ago, mwangen said:

I am sending my I-824s today. Regarding what SC the forms get sent to, is that random or depending on where I live? 
 

 

Only one address comes up for I-824..are you checking the correct instructions for USCIS filing, not CBP

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-824-addresses

[Family 3,832]

14 hours ago, mwangen said:

Fortunately, my mom’s I-130 got approved today. Now, after I get the approval notice in the mail, I want to do the next step - which I understand is the NVC since they are outside of the US. 

Wait to file moms I-824 until you have the approval in hand. You need to make sure it also says an I-824 is required. ..

[mwangen 4]

3 minutes ago, Family said:

Wait to file moms I-824 until you have the approval in hand. You need to make sure it also says an I-824 is required. ..

Yes, they both do. I double checked the forms I sent (I filed online) and both of them are incorrect when it comes to items 61-62. Absolutely my fault. 
 

I filed online, so I have the copies of the I-797 already. 
 

Regarding my service center question, I was wondering how they determine which service center cases go to. Do they base it on where we live or random?

 

I know to send the forms themselves to the USCIS lockbox in Phoenix. 

[Family 3,832]

They shift workloads to service centers as they see fit…so you won’t know where it lands . Things seem to be looking up so let’s hope speedy resolution coming your way 

[mwangen 4]

9 minutes ago, Family said:

They shift workloads to service centers as they see fit…so you won’t know where it lands . Things seem to be looking up so let’s hope speedy resolution coming your way 

Thank you. I appreciate this. I still can’t believe I made this mistake, but I am just trying to rationalize thinking that everything happens for a reason. 
 

thank you again! 

[appleblossom 1,910]

3 hours ago, mwangen said:

I am sending my I-824s today. Regarding what SC the forms get sent to, is that random or depending on where I live? 
 

 

 

It's random AFAIK. And sorry for the duff info on the wait time for an interview at Manila, I didn't think it was a long wait but @Boiler knows more than me. Hope the backlog reduces a bit by the time your I-824 is processed anyway.