September 2013 I-130 Filers

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

What ARN stands for? thanks

Alien Registration Number

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

UGH. I guess I was lucky on my 2nd try bc the T2 told me almost right away. Well, Ms. Martinez originally told me TSC and my heart sunk a little but was instantly about to accept that answer when she suddenly went "Oh wait no ... hold on ... no. You're going to California." Why can't they all be consistent with the information they have/provide? Annoying.

When people get the "Alien Registration Number has changed" e-mail. Sometimes it's an indication of a upcoming approval (NOA2).

How can you find out if you get an ARN? I will appreciate your answer. thanks again

[Bisola 2011 16]

Well ... I FINALLY got a competant agent who told me right off the bat ... and now:

Love it!!! I'm a native Californian so it would be a true blessing if that's where we're headed as well. I'm trying to keep the suspense going by waiting for the mail instead of calling. Lol.

[samni 5]

UGH. I guess I was lucky on my 2nd try bc the T2 told me almost right away. Well, Ms. Martinez originally told me TSC and my heart sunk a little but was instantly about to accept that answer when she suddenly went "Oh wait no ... hold on ... no. You're going to California." Why can't they all be consistent with the information they have/provide? Annoying.

When people get the "Alien Registration Number has changed" e-mail. Sometimes it's an indication of a upcoming approval (NOA2).

Yea I was hoping to get lucky, but nope. I'm going to guess we went to CSC also, seems to be that the same day transfers go to the same service centers. And after tomorrow night I really won't be thinking about where it is until I get back into the states. I just can't wait to see my husband its been almost 8 months since we saw each other last.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

How can you find out if you get an ARN? I will appreciate your answer. thanks again

Did you sign up for case updates? https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/selectusertype.jsp

The update will look like this :

On March 4, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

[k.dlg 297]

How can you find out if you get an ARN? I will appreciate your answer. thanks again

You'll receive an e-mail stating that it changed and when you're approved, or when you're transferred to the embassy (honestly don't remember which one right now), it'll state the ARN on the hard copy of the notice.

Love it!!! I'm a native Californian so it would be a true blessing if that's where we're headed as well. I'm trying to keep the suspense going by waiting for the mail instead of calling. Lol.

I hope so!! I couldn't wait bc I wanted to know now!

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Did you sign up for case updates? https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/selectusertype.jsp

The update will look like this :

On March 4, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.

Thank you , yes we did. We don't have yet that message, we are still your file was transferred.

[k.dlg 297]

Yea I was hoping to get lucky, but nope. I'm going to guess we went to CSC also, seems to be that the same day transfers go to the same service centers. And after tomorrow night I really won't be thinking about where it is until I get back into the states. I just can't wait to see my husband its been almost 8 months since we saw each other last.

Oh wow. May the time that you're apart go by quickly!!

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Thank you , yes we did. We don't have yet that message, we are still your file was transferred.

Yeah mine hasn't changed either. I keep checking.... all + 4 cases ahead of mine already have their ARNs changed!

*waiting*

[Caribbean 6]

No worries! So you were transferred yesterday too, yeah? So bdrew can update the spreadsheet.

Yes I received the email yesterday I posted the info I think this morning. Bdrew if you could update me to in the spreadsheet My PD is 9/13 Transfer 3/3 Thank you!!

By the way our Spreadsheet looks awesome and I love the fact that all transfers are almost filled!!!

[His Glory 25]

Yes, you will get a notice you were transferred. Hopefully tonight

Yes MSC means you are at the National Benefits Center (previously called Missouri Service Center, they changed the name of the center but the code stayed the same).

NBC does not adjudicate I-130s anymore, hence the transfers.

Your file will go to one of the four service centers: Vermont, Texas, California or Nebraska.

Here's our spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArFCcHLV9HyydE1UZkNVM0RGY0x1ejRmY1J4TEFLM3c#gid=0

Good luck!

EDIT: Did you sign up for case updates? https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/selectusertype.jsp

Thank you so much. I did sigh up...but no transfer is there any difference in centers? they are all pretty much moving at the same speed?

[msc13 282]

Hi bdrew. Is it possible to fill in the column on the spreadsheet that says how many days between being transferred and approval. I find that column of particular interest.

Congratulations to our first approval!!

[anaheimcalifornia 12]

Waiting for tier 2 to call me back! 39 min wait time. I hope they tell me.

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

Thank you so much. I did sigh up...but no transfer is there any difference in centers? they are all pretty much moving at the same speed?

Well, the pace at which each service center works often changes, so it's hard to tell what will be happening with our transferred cases.

But so far CSC has been the fastest, then TSC, NSC has been the worst.

No data for VSC as this center has just now started receiving transfers.

EDIT: Would you like to be added to the spreadsheet? I don't see you there

Edited March 4, 2014 by Blueberry Pancake

[Tala202 27]

Well, the pace at which each service center works often changes, so it's hard to tell what will be happening with our transferred cases.

But so far CSC has been the fastest, then TSC, NSC has been the worst.

No data for VSC as this center has just now started receiving transfers.

EDIT: Would you like to be added to the spreadsheet? I don't see you there

About VSC, exactly when did they start getting transfers? I can't seem to figure out their trends, nor where the VJ processing time dates are coming from for Vermont, since there are barely any approvals when you look at individual timelines :/ Thanks!