I-130 MARCH 2013 FILERS!! NBC

[KP & SP 9]

Something new I learned during my infopass appointment but i doubt the accuracy of the information.

History: According to Tier 2, initially my application was in queue to be sent to the local office. Later, in couple weeks, it was in queue to be processed at NBC. I was confused as to why the change and made an infopass appointment on friday the 5th and the very nice IO explained to me like this.

Any applications that are delayed according i.e. more than 6 months are typically sent to the local office, exception are overseas filers. Any applications that are current i.e. within 6 months are tagged as to be processed by NBC and could be tagged to be processed by local office IF they are over 6 months time. Then I asked, why was my application initially tagged to be processed by local office then? My application has been sitting in NBC for not even for 4 months? Then he went on to say, maybe at some point NBC thought that your application is somehow delayed but I don't know...your application should not have been tagged as to be sent to local office since it has not been over 6 month.

Interesting, I thought. There are many applications being sent to local office that are within 6 month time frame so why would the IO tell me otherwise?

The more information i seek regarding the I-130 the more confusion it brings...I AM PUZZLED.

[mygrade100 2]

I talked to tier 2 today, they said the processing time is 6 to 8months now. So she was like why I am asking for more info. She wasn't willing to give anything else.

Something new I learned during my infopass appointment but i doubt the accuracy of the information.

History: According to Tier 2, initially my application was in queue to be sent to the local office. Later, in couple weeks, it was in queue to be processed at NBC. I was confused as to why the change and made an infopass appointment on friday the 5th and the very nice IO explained to me like this.

Any applications that are delayed according i.e. more than 6 months are typically sent to the local office, exception are overseas filers. Any applications that are current i.e. within 6 months are tagged as to be processed by NBC and could be tagged to be processed by local office IF they are over 6 months time. Then I asked, why was my application initially tagged to be processed by local office then? My application has been sitting in NBC for not even for 4 months? Then he went on to say, maybe at some point NBC thought that your application is somehow delayed but I don't know...your application should not have been tagged as to be sent to local office since it has not been over 6 month.

Interesting, I thought. There are many applications being sent to local office that are within 6 month time frame so why would the IO tell me otherwise?

The more information i seek regarding the I-130 the more confusion it brings...I AM PUZZLED.

[KP & SP 9]

I talked to tier 2 today, they said the processing time is 6 to 8months now. So she was like why I am asking for more info. She wasn't willing to give anything else.

My friend, processing time changes everytime I call and speak with Tier 2. So, we are in a black hole. I am sure processing time changes based on the volume of applications but Tier 2 will give us just a general information they have handy.

[mygrade100 2]

I know, but she was not willing to give any info on my case status...They are so rude and mean This waiting sucks..Just hoping to see to my husband atleast by this year end.

My friend, processing time changes everytime I call and speak with Tier 2. So, we are in a black hole. I am sure processing time changes based on the volume of applications but Tier 2 will give us just a general information they have handy.

[KP & SP 9]

I know, but she was not willing to give any info on my case status...They are so rude and mean This waiting sucks..Just hoping to see to my husband atleast by this year end.

They are meant to be rude, matter of fact almost all government employee are... in most part

I highly doubt that I would be able to get my wife here before end of the year but I'll see what happens.

[mygrade100 2]

I read that you had an infopass. So even if the case is not transferred to a local office, can we have an info pass? During the infopass are we seeing a tier 2 or an immigration officer? or just one of the employees?

They are meant to be rude, matter of fact almost all government employee are... in most part

I highly doubt that I would be able to get my wife here before end of the year but I'll see what happens.

[KP & SP 9]

I read that you had an infopass. So even if the case is not transferred to a local office, can we have an info pass? During the infopass are we seeing a tier 2 or an immigration officer? or just one of the employees?

Yes, you can do infopass anytime. I believe the officer is immigration officer, higher than Tier 2.

[aptiger 3]

My case show up online today

Initial Review

On March 6, 2013, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

[Hollyday 122]

My case show up online today

Initial Review

On March 6, 2013, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

that's the message i've been seeing since NOA1. But my case haven't been touched since.

[KP & SP 9]

My case show up online today

Initial Review

On March 6, 2013, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. 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 contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

Were you able to check your case status online before?

[aptiger 3]

Were you able to check your case status online before?

No,

after i file i never be able to check my case online until today

Before it tell me my case cannot find in my case status system

but today it is telling Initial Review for first time.......

is that mean I should expect NOA 2 end of this month or soon

Edited July 8, 2013 by aptiger

[KP & SP 9]

No,

after i file i never be able to check my case online until today

Before it tell me my case cannot find in my case status system

but today it is telling Initial Review for first time.......

is that mean I should expect NOA 2 end of this month or soon

This maybe a good indication that you get the approval real soon. I believe someone is reviewing your file...do you know if the file been sent to the local office or it is still an NBC?

[aptiger 3]

This maybe a good indication that you get the approval real soon. I believe someone is reviewing your file...do you know if the file been sent to the local office or it is still an NBC?

I called today tier 2 tell me my file is still at NBC

[KP & SP 9]

I called today tier 2 tell me my file is still at NBC

And you are the petitioner filed from US not overseas, if i remember correctly? Hope you get the approval soon, keep us posted. Hopefully, your application won't be routed to local office, if it did, then possibly there would be another waiting period.

Edited July 8, 2013 by KP & SP

[stlMac 16]

No,

after i file i never be able to check my case online until today

Before it tell me my case cannot find in my case status system

but today it is telling Initial Review for first time.......

is that mean I should expect NOA 2 end of this month or soon

I think that is good. That means someone is doing something with your file. Hopefully good news follows. Good luck.

I still can not see the status of my file online.