Ok how do I know if I am getting touched? Some people also said that they were informed by e-mail on the progress. How does this work since the application does not have my e-mail address on it?

I filed in California (and live in Arizona) If I don't file for the K-3/k-4 How long should I expect?

O filed two I130's one for my wife and another for my daughter


Thanks for all of your help!!!

you can create an account on the USCIS website. here's a link to that page on the website.

https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp

Hi Robee,

When you receive your NOA#1's from the I-130 petitions they will have a receipt number on them. You can use this receipt number to set up an account and check the status of your petition on the USCIS web site. When you view your account theere will be a "last updated" column, each time this date changes it is concidered a "touch"...meaning they have done something with your case.

Jazzy

Once you get an NOA1 for your I-130, you can set up a customer account and check your status online. See roymcn3rd's link. It may take a few days for the system to recognize you.

If you petition for K3/K4, you can add this and check the status on the same page.

Keep a note of the dates. If they changed, you've been touched, meaning something has been done with your file.

How long does K3/K4 take? Check the immigration timelines (top of this page) for people with spouses in the same country.

Meanwhile, do your timeline, which contributes to the statistics you're looking for. (Top of page, Immigration Timelines, Edit/Add My Entry.) Also, if you do a signature, people get an instant fix on your situation when you post with questions. (Top of page, My Controls, Personal Profile, Edit Signature.) Good luck!