Just got approved, waiting for NOA2

[MissingWife 0]

Hi everyone,

My wife who lives in Montreal, Canada just received an email from USCIS indicating that her I-130 got approved! My wife and I are so happy and full of excitement. Her PD was December 20, 2012.

I'm currently living and working in Dallas, Texas under a permanent resident status.

On the case status site, it indicates that on August 22, 2013, they mailed a notice to indicate that we have been approved.

I have some questions.

1. Does the petitioner or beneficiary receive this notice (NOA2)?

2. Since the PD is current on the visa bulletin, what happens after we receive the NOA2?

Thanks in advance for the response and I wanna wish everyone who is still waiting for approval all the best of luck!

[abiamby 4]

Congrats!

[JRF 117]

The petitioner will receive the paper copy of the NOA2. Perhaps semantics but as the USC you are the recipient of the approval thus far - from here on the beneficiary is the recipient of benefits. Put another way "your" application was approved. Technically she is now the applicant.

[Alanix 1]

Which centre did you file your petition

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

congrats

[MissingWife 0]

The petitioner will receive the paper copy of the NOA2. Perhaps semantics but as the USC you are the recipient of the approval thus far - from here on the beneficiary is the recipient of benefits. Put another way "your" application was approved. Technically she is now the applicant.

Thanks for the clarification JRF. I was wondering does the current status change the application process after I-130 is approved? If yes, how?

Which centre did you file your petition

My I-130 petition was handled by the California Service Center.

Thanks everyone for your support!

[JRF 117]

The status on the USCIS website should read "Post Decision Activity".

[MissingWife 0]

The status on the USCIS website should read "Post Decision Activity".

Hi JRF, it does say that. I was actually referring to the next steps after I-130 is approved, does the visa bulletin for F2A category where it indicates current, change the process after I-130 is approved?

[JRF 117]

Hi JRF, it does say that. I was actually referring to the next steps after I-130 is approved, does the visa bulletin for F2A category where it indicates current, change the process after I-130 is approved?

I am sorry - your visa type is different than ours and I do not want to guess or give misinformation.

Jim

[tataocb 2]

Hi JRF, it does say that. I was actually referring to the next steps after I-130 is approved, does the visa bulletin for F2A category where it indicates current, change the process after I-130 is approved?

The fact that the F2A category is current doesn't change the process of the I-130 if you are going through consular processing. If your wife is in the US in legal status, then you might be able to adjust status from within the US. There is another thread on that topic which is currently active.

If your wife is outside the US, then you have to go through the consular process which has not changed. The fact that it is Current is great news for those that have completed their case at NVC and have received an Interview appointment. If by the time they get approved at the interview, their PD is current (either because the category is still Current or because the cut off date is after their PD), then they get their Immigrant Visa.

[jkelly07 120]

congratulations on your approval