USCIS online update

[familytime 0]

I sent the I-130 on 01/20/2011 and today I can see my case status update online at www.uscis.gov. Please check yours if you have sent around the same time.

[Nemo13 1]

Thanks for your post. I wasn't able to see my status on the uscis.gov website since I filed in dec. 2010, but after reading your post I checked again and sure enough I see my WAC number is now showing up.

[Kash & Tanz 0]

I filed my I-130 on Dec. 1, 2010 and it's been 2 1/2 months and I still don't see my case status update on USCIS website. I called them several times and they checked it it for me and told me that my case is fine and it's in process but that's all. I just checked my case status again on USCIS site and it still says "Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status..."

I have no idea what the next step would be; if/when I should be expecting their next move whatsoever. Does anyone know when should I expect the next step (i.e. USCIS asking for affidavit of support, etc.).

Thanks.

Edited February 16, 2011 by Kash & Tanz

[felo391971 4]

I file back in OCT 2010 and still waitting , Website say 5 months for a NOA2. They still on review . File 2 I 130 one for my wife and 1 for he baby girl . Did you call the number on there site?

[Kash & Tanz 0]

I just spoke to USCIS Customer Service and they told me that it takes a very long time to get the online case status. Also, the person said that I-130's are taking 9-12 months these days since they have a lot of applications in this category. Their website says 5-months processing time but he said realistic time is 9-12 months which is very worrisome. Any suggestions/words of comfort anyone?

[EAbbas 213]

I just spoke to USCIS Customer Service and they told me that it takes a very long time to get the online case status. Also, the person said that I-130's are taking 9-12 months these days since they have a lot of applications in this category. Their website says 5-months processing time but he said realistic time is 9-12 months which is very worrisome. Any suggestions/words of comfort anyone?

OMG...but we see so many ppl in this category being approved within 5 months...so do you think they said this just so you would be more patient or do you think its real...?? On our timeline page its looking as they have gone thru most of the june july filers and have started well on aug and sept and even some november... ( please tell me it wont be that long to even GET to the stage of submitting i 864 ( it's been over 4 months since Ive been with my husband and I can't afford to fly again to see him...no leave from work... (

[Amy and Nick 37]

Many people cannot log into their case. For whatever reason, the website does not allow them, but dont worry, as long as you have your NOA1 youre good to go.

With regards to the 9-12 month timeframe, dont stress too much. Some people get their I-130 approved in 3 months. Some 4, some 5, and some much longer. As you go through this process you will realise there is NO telling when you will be approved. All you can do is sit back, relax, and if USCIS contact you for any reason, reply in a speedy manner!

Use the time you are waiting to research the NVC Steps (search: EZGuideSpouse and LingChe) as this is where you can really make a difference and shorten your timeframe by being proactive!

Good luck!

[Brusik 11]

Many people cannot log into their case. For whatever reason, the website does not allow them, but dont worry, as long as you have your NOA1 youre good to go.

With regards to the 9-12 month timeframe, dont stress too much. Some people get their I-130 approved in 3 months. Some 4, some 5, and some much longer. As you go through this process you will realise there is NO telling when you will be approved. All you can do is sit back, relax, and if USCIS contact you for any reason, reply in a speedy manner!

Use the time you are waiting to research the NVC Steps (search: EZGuideSpouse and LingChe) as this is where you can really make a difference and shorten your timeframe by being proactive!

Good luck!

If you look at the timeline here they are all saying 7 months... I haven't called USCIS in awhile but they told me 5 months and now they are quoting 9-12 months??? There website still says 5 months... I wonder which is the realistic time frame

Edited February 23, 2011 by darkdancer333

[Brusik 11]

As of February 14th was still 5 months

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do

[Amy and Nick 37]

USCIS website still says 5 months for I-130

Thw timelines on here are skewed because of the CSC-TSC-CSC fiasco, so they are not showing a realistic timeline. Once you get to your 5 months mark you have measures you can take. Contact your congressmen and senators to help if it gets past that mark.

Edited February 23, 2011 by Amy and Nick

[calibob 73]

I just spoke to USCIS Customer Service and they told me that it takes a very long time to get the online case status. Also, the person said that I-130's are taking 9-12 months these days since they have a lot of applications in this category. Their website says 5-months processing time but he said realistic time is 9-12 months which is very worrisome. Any suggestions/words of comfort anyone?

Possibly they misunderstood your question. 9-12 months for the entire I130 process seems fairly realistic. Maybe this was their intention, not just for the I 130 approval alone. That and $2 will get you a cup of coffee to , meaning it's just my opinion.

Bob

[Brusik 11]

USCIS website still says 5 months for I-130

Thw timelines on here are skewed because of the CSC-TSC-CSC fiasco, so they are not showing a realistic timeline. Once you get to your 5 months mark you have measures you can take. Contact your congressmen and senators to help if it gets past that mark.

Hillary Clinton

Patty Murray

Christine Gregoir

They already on my email list as of 5 months from November 29th....I am armed and loaded lol

[Amy and Nick 37]

Im November 22nd so just a bit behind you. We've got a ways of waiting yet! But like you, im ready to go on the 5 months mark!

[Kash & Tanz 0]

I filed my I-130 on Dec. 1, 2010 and it's been 2 1/2 months and I still don't see my case status update on USCIS website. I called them several times and they checked it it for me and told me that my case is fine and it's in process but that's all. I just checked my case status again on USCIS site and it still says "Your case can not be found at this time in My Case Status..."

I have no idea what the next step would be; if/when I should be expecting their next move whatsoever. Does anyone know when should I expect the next step (i.e. USCIS asking for affidavit of support, etc.).

Thanks.

FYI:

I can finally see my case status online at USCIS website. It took them over 4 months just for that. The status is still showing "initial review"... Nothing has changed on that end.

So anyone else who wasn't able to check their case status online, may want to try again.

[Brusik 11]

OMG...but we see so many ppl in this category being approved within 5 months...so do you think they said this just so you would be more patient or do you think its real...?? On our timeline page its looking as they have gone thru most of the june july filers and have started well on aug and sept and even some november... ( please tell me it wont be that long to even GET to the stage of submitting i 864 ( it's been over 4 months since Ive been with my husband and I can't afford to fly again to see him...no leave from work... (

9-12 months is the total process approximately

There were people that went thru the TSC and CSC fiasco that took 9 months for NAO2..

Right now I see many people getting 5 month NOA2..

Edited March 26, 2011 by darkdancer333