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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers
Good luck for the rest of us
etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-02-01 07:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 I-130 Filers

the thing for me is that I already received a letter on jan 14 saying I was tranfered to TSC for both

the transfer on both was on jan6, received both letters on jan 14 and now I'm getting an update on the I-129f about something that was already done, I don't understand.

 

it's confusing to me

 

Nobody seems to understand what USCIS is doing!!!

They have their own ways


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-31 12:51:00
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both I-130 (PD july23) and I-129f (PD July29) were transfered to TSC on Jan 6,

 

Jan30 yesterday I got a message about a service request put in on Jan 6 about my I-129f, the message essentially was saying that they didn't reach a decision and I should wait 60days before inquiring again.

 

Jan 31 Below is the message I got this morning

 

 

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)


Your Case Status: Initial Review


The I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.





 

Out of all this, I still didn't hear about my I-130 which is related to the same I-129f, I thought my service request on the I-129f will will help speed things up, but now I don't know if that will make any difference.

 

the suspense is unbearable...lol

 

They didn't even bother answering me via email for the same thing.

They sent me a letter on the 28th of January (did not get it yet), I guess to tell me the same thing.

 

My applications were sent to Nebraska BS center.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-31 12:27:00
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Just got off the phone with USCIS customer service (tier 1).

I was told that the dates for my service requests were a week later than the date they were initiated:

1- initited on December 27: this was initiated on December 30 according to them and was never answered.

2- initiated on 15 January: it shows January 21st according to them, they answered it via a letter on the 28th and it is in the mail (no idea what it says but I know it did not due what I was expecting it to do).

3- initiated on the 27th January: no answer yet.

 

Bunch os lazy as$ workers in Nebraska BS Center.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-31 11:41:00
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I usually expect to see notices from USCIS first thing in the morning.  However, it appears that today, a real human being picked up my petition.

 

I got the "Your Alien Registration Number has been changed...." notification!

 

Last Friday, a June filer got this message on Friday, and was approved the next Monday.  Here's hoping the same thing happens.

 

I actually straddle the month - I applied on June 27, got notice of receipt on June 28, but my POA date is July 1st.  So I am posting on both the June and July forums!

 

So...this is 30 days from transfer to TSC.  And again, it just means a human picked up the file and assigned a number to it...

 

I could either get approval, or an RFE.  We'll see!

 

Susan

 

Don't know what to say right now! Good luck!

we've seen similar cases that are still waiting, I hope it is not the case for you and you'll get approved later on today or Monday!

 

Good luck again


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-31 10:47:00
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It's really unusual for someone at USCIS to tell you what date they're actually processing - instead of toeing the company line and giving us the date that's on the USCIS website (and is 2 months out of date) - Can it be that maybe we might start getting some *gasp* shocked.gif  transparency at USCIS when we ask for information!
 
No... that's crazy!

It's really unusual for someone at USCIS to tell you what date they're actually processing - instead of toeing the company line and giving us the date that's on the USCIS website (and is 2 months out of date) - Can it be that maybe we might start getting some *gasp* shocked.gif  transparency at USCIS when we ask for information!
 
No... that's crazy!






I agree that it was unusual. That is why I mentioned three times May and I even spelled it out M A Y and she said yes the fifth month of the year

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 17:32:00
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hey etrangals, bro.. on one of your post yesterday you mentioned that tier 2 officer told you that they are currently working on m-a-y filers at nebraska. 
why is it then that uscis website says march 20 2013? Does this mean that they are off by 2 months?
 
thanks for keeping us posted. 




The stats on the website www.uscis.gov are accurate as of November 30 2013.
So I'm pretty sure the tier 2 knew what she was talking about. I made sure she said May
And she confirmed it was the fifth month of the year



etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 17:30:00
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I just emailed both Pennsylvania senators hoping they could be of some help.

The congresswoman's office was worse than USCIS.

 

I also have been emailing NSC on a daily basis, no response so far.

I'm keeping my hopes, I'm already at 4 weeks after transfer to NSC, and I hate every minute of it!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 12:16:00
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I called my congresswoam office today and faxed them an request to inquire about the three sevice request I have in the system for my I-129F.

Without even reading the fax, she lady in the office told me that she sent me an update back in November stating that it would take six months (from November) and that she was pretty comfortable that did not change.

I almost screamed at her, but ended up asking her to read the fax first.

Once she read it, she said: so you want me to inquire about the service requests.

I was like here you go, move your a$& and just do something even if I know it will yield anything, but at least, it is something getting done.

 

Those people are so useless, worse than USCIS employees


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 10:32:00
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It is 09:00 Am eastern time, 08:00 AM Nebraska local time.

Let's get to work Nebraska BS Center and let's see some approvals, lots of approvals....lol

 

 


Edited by etrangais, 30 January 2014 - 09:05 AM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 09:03:00
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Congrats to all recent approvals!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-30 08:16:00
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Getting very upset and frustrated with this hole process. It is very upsetting and frustrating to see people with pd dates later than mine and transfer dates later than mine that are being approved. Congrats to them. I am very happy for them.

Just got off the phone with a customer care rep at uscis was told they cannot discuss the case with me only the petitioner. So I asked why it was that others with later pd dates and transfer dates were being approved before mine. Was very politely told that they process cases in the order they are received. HA ya right. What a crock. Especialy knowing that people with earlier dates than mine are still waiting. Ready just to give up.

 

Giving up should not be an option!

The worst that can happen is to wait a little more, you made it this far! Couple more weeks and you'll get through this painful stage!

I'm not giving up! I hurts when my spouse asks me for updates and all I can tell her are things that don't make any sense at all!

 

But we have to keep it together!

there is always light at the end of the tunnel! and there is always spring after the winter!

 

Good luck to all


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-29 15:34:00
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On January 22, 2014, we transferred your I130, IMMIGRANT..............

 

On January 28, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT.....

 

One week!! I could not even believe it. I think the California service center is stepping up.

Congrats buddy! Way to go CSC!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-29 13:20:00
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No they are not fast. And they are approving out of order. PD July 24 Transferred Jan 13 to CSC and still waiting!! Congrats to you, but this whole system is corrupt and backwards.

 

Agree 100%!

The system is broken and disgusting!!!

Transferred to NBSC (short for Nebraska BS Center) 4 weeks ago!!! application collecting dust on a shelf!!!!!


Edited by etrangais, 29 January 2014 - 08:52 AM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-29 08:50:00
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So, it's finally my turn for a transfer!!! yay!!!  I called up my husband whooping and cheering like we'd just won the lotterykicking.gif  lol. 

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Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Initial Review

On January 28, 2014, we transferred this case I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN to another office for processing and sent you a notice explaining this acti



on.

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and:

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Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Initial Review

On January 28, 2014, we transferred this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) to another office for processing and sent you a notice explaining this action.



-----------------------------------------

So I suspect having the I-129F NOA1 coming early August had put my applications in with the early August filers as far as transfers go.  Just some evidence to support that indeed filing the I-129F appears to delay your processing... darn it!  If only the hopes for the k3 were a reality instead of a roadblockheadbonk.gif  Doing something to try and be with your spouse faster just ends up slowing you down.

 

Well, here's hoping I end up at a Service Center that processes quickly.

I'll update the July spreadsheet and the 'non-transferred' list as soon as I find out where we've been sent.

 Hope you get a fast NOA2! Good luck!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-29 08:23:00
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how do u know it was expedited? 
 
estrangals we have exactly the same pd and were transferred on the same day. lets hope we get approvals soon looking at lykco2003.



It says on the July spreadsheet that an expedite was requested. I guessed it was approved!!!

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 18:15:00
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OMG. I am happy our case is approved from Nebraska PD. July 16. On to the next stage. I think things are changing at NSC.

Please update my timeline approval received today January 28.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. Wish all others waiting for approval the best.



 

I guess your expedite was approved! Congratulations!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 17:38:00
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Tier 2 also told me something crazy about I-130 and where they are as far as processing:

She said they were working on May 14th. I asked her to make sure and I spelled out the month for her M, A, Y to make sure and she confimed: yes, the fifth month of the year.

But when I asked her why CSC is processing July and NSC and TSC are still processing April and May, she declined to answer and said that she can't disucss other cases with me.

 


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 10:58:00
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We got our hard copy of the transfer in the mail yesterday, and we've also been transferred to CSC. smile.png Here's to more approvals soon!

Lucky you!! and Good luck!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 10:40:00
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on the phone with tier 2 regarding I-129F. I was told that the second service request initiated on the 21st of January was assigned on the 22nd and that I have until the 5th of February to get an answer.

Hoping for something good (but I doubt it)!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 10:37:00
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three service request so far and yet to get an update on the I-129F (for K3). Thsi is ridiculous!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-28 08:55:00
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No. haven't registered at the USCIS website. Will do that.

 

How long does it take for the hard copy to reach you

 

I'll give it about 5 to 6 days


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-27 12:29:00
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Hi, 

Am an August filer and our case was transferred on Jan 22nd. But, we haven't yet got any email confirming the same or mentioning which Service Center it has been sent to. For all of you whose got a transfer, how long did it take for you to get an email confirming the transfer?

First of all, did you register online at www.uscis.gov to get email/text updates?

if not, then you need to register.

 

You will get a hard copy in the mail telling you to what service service your petition was transferred. The emails will not tell you where it went.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-27 12:12:00
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I been so sensitive lately I think I'm going to cry but tears of joy this time!!! I just received an email from Texas stating the following
"Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity


On January 24, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. "

Please tell me I read this correct??? It says approved!!!





 

Congrats!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-27 10:00:00
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I was able to put in a service request online for my I-129F for "beyond processing time".

Today marks 6 months and 1 day after NOA1.

 

I already had a Tier 2 put in a service request for my I-129F last week, but I did not get an answer yet.

I hope teh latest e-request will shed some light on my petitions.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-27 09:20:00
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july filers are doing pretty well, congrats

July filers that were transferred to California only.

The rest of us (Nebraska and Texas) are still watching the paint dry


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-25 20:59:00
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Hi all I was approved on jan 22 ... But now when I check my case status it's say on jan 24 your address was changed and my status back to initial review ... What's that mean !!! My case transferred to the NVC or what ??? Please some info

 

Did you get your hard copy of the approval?


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-24 22:11:00
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Dude honestly - as an august filer who is just sitting here waiting - I would GLADLY take Nebraska. no joke. 

 

The worst thing that can happen is that we can be stuck at the NBC with a file that has not been transferred.

 

I understand the feeling, but I wish all of you guys get transferred to CSC for fast approvals.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-24 07:36:00
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It really sad how uscis is working im a june 24 filler transferd to nsc and january 30 is going to be 1 month since transfer and nothing and I see people from july being approved

They started transferring august filers already. Soon we will start seeing them getting approved while we and you wait in Nebraska service center
etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 20:32:00
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well, after getting transferred to CSC 1 week ago, just received my email notification of an RFE. yay!... 

hope it is an easy one!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 13:37:00
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I am a little suspect of the data. California has only 14K. Transfers are not accounted for i think there. whereas they are for the other service centers.

Actually I think it makes sense since CSC has a fast turn around of the petitions once they are transferred to them.

July petitions get approved mostly withing 2 weeks after transfer to CSC.

 

I know teh numbers don't make sense but I think they are accurate as of November 30th.


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 11:22:00
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Allah ybarek feeek...Really I pray for u bro.. I know it's not fair,but inshallah you we'll get it sooooon .. Good luck

Thanks man!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 11:05:00
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The trend updates are in:

it shows that the service centers processed teh following I-130:

CSC: 7679

NSC: 6040

TSC: 4002

VSC: 939

the backlog for service centers as of November 30 is:

CSC: 14175

NSC: 52885

TSC: 20621

VSC: 14598

I'm not really sure why USCIS is transferring petitions to Nebraska when their work load is higher than the other 3 service centers together.

This is crazy and shows that USCIS does not have a clear method of what they are doing!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 10:54:00
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I get my approved..transferred to CSC 07/01/2014 hope you all get the same soooooon ??????????

Alf Alf mabroouuuuk!!!

 

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!


Edited by etrangais, 23 January 2014 - 10:52 AM.

etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 10:51:00
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3 weeks after transfer to NSC!!!! STILL WAITING !!!!!! crying.gif crying.gif crying.gif ClockWatch2.gif ClockWatch2.gif ClockWatch2.gif cray5ol.gif cray5ol.gif cray5ol.gif


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-23 08:08:00
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Waiting for NOA2 for Nebraska is like watching the paint dry! Oh my God!!!!! this is crazy!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-22 12:17:00
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At this point, I'll just take a transfer.

 

Texas, California, Montana, Nebraska, Trannsylvania ... Timbuktu...  

careful what you wish for!!!!

Being transferred to Nebraska or Texas is no different from staying at NBC!!!!!!

Let's just pray for faster processing for all!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-22 10:08:00
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Hey guys we just got approved. Tracked it online and says a letter was mailed out. Thank The Lord!!! Praying for the rest of the folks out here now!!!

Congrats!!

Were you transferred to CSC????


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 22:33:00
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alright guys, get this:

I called USCIS earlier to check on the status of a service request that was initiated by a tier 2 on my behalf on December 27 for my pending I-129F with a deadline of 14 January 2014.

I called them last week to follow up and a tier 2 officer put in a follow up with Nebraska (where my petitions have been transferred). He also told me that the service request was yet to be assigned.

I called today and was told that the initial service request was actually in NBC and most likely it was just going to sit there. So, he was kind enough to go ahead and actually initiate another one directly to Nebraska and he assured me that they will look at it tomorrow (Wednesday 22 January).

 

What a joke! what a waste of time an money!!!!!

 

I hope the last one works at least! we'll see! tomorow is only a day away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 16:09:00
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New update?

USCIS new processing times published today


etrangaisMaleMorocco2014-01-21 14:42:00