October 2013 I-130 Filers

[jcwent 0]

Filed 18 Oct 2013, approved 30 Dec 2013. Transferred to Nebraska on 21 Nov. That's good, but I'm not ready. My wife and kids will be here faster than I expected.

How did you get this done so quick? We have almost same filing date and transfer date and more .......except my filing date is a week before yours. How did you get this done so quick?

[danrb 5]

How did you get this done so quick? We have almost same filing date and transfer date and more .......except my filing date is a week before yours. How did you get this done so quick?

I didn't do anything. There is no method to this madness. We got transferred to Nebraska and then bam it was done. I was in the same situation wondering why others were get done ahead of me and then I got the notice. Rumor is they are expediting all Filipino cases because of the Typhoon. Hopefully yours will happen real soon.

[Kaylara 814]

That's not a rumor, it's posted even on the USCIS's main website.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

How did you get this done so quick? We have almost same filing date and transfer date and more .......except my filing date is a week before yours. How did you get this done so quick?

The beneficiary is from the Philippines. All Filipino/Filipina beneficiaries are being expedited due to the typhoon that hit their country.

[jcwent 0]

Wow.....at least some good things are happening from tragedy for some of us.......my wife is not in the disaster zone but she knows some people who are there.....Thanks for update......in case anyone is interested - I am using a processor called rapidvisa.com - I like their approach to helping make this process easier and the help they have given me.....some friends recommended them to me.....I have no financial interest in recommending them.....I just thought I would share.

[Eli-may 0]

Hi everyone

You can count me in as an October filer. Im in australia and My husband (a USC) filed for me and they received it on 7th October. They messed us around with the noa1 as we didn't hear anything for over a month. We finally called them and they said they'd sent it to us though we hadn't received it. They sent again and it still took another month, we only just received it recently. Though I don't think it will affect our timeline.

Fingers crossed times keep speeding up though I'm keeping my expectations fairly low with June-ish seeming most realistic. Just getting paperwork etc ready for the next phase

Wish the rest of you the best with your process also!

[Sulaimon & Brandy 20]

So we are new to this waiting game, I have a question regarding the current wait time. It say 8.7 months how does one calculate or understand this wait time. For example just to make sure I am understanding it correctly. Alex and I have only been waiting 2 months since our petition. If the current wait time is 8 months does it mean we have 6 months more to wait for our NOA2. I'm just confused if the wait time goes down or up do I use our priority date or the date of the new wait time. Please someone explain this time frame to me.

[jcwent 0]

I didn't do anything. There is no method to this madness. We got transferred to Nebraska and then bam it was done. I was in the same situation wondering why others were get done ahead of me and then I got the notice. Rumor is they are expediting all Filipino cases because of the Typhoon. Hopefully yours will happen real soon.

Wow, you were correct......I just received my USCIS approval today !!!!!!!!!

[danrb 5]

Wow, you were correct......I just received my USCIS approval today !!!!!!!!!

Excellent! Now lets see how long the next part takes.

Congrats!

[jcwent 0]

Excellent! Now lets see how long the next part takes.

Congrats!

Thank You !! I was told by my processor that you should hear from the NVC in about 2 to 3 weeks after USCIS approval. I am counting the days !

[rchan72 7]

And just now... I get....

On January 13, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we certified our approval of this case and sent it to the appropriate appellate body for review. They will notify you directly when they make a final decision. If you move while this case is pending, follow the instructions provided in the notice and use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283

Now I'm confused... Maybe the status will change but I'm happy it was touched

[rchan72 7]

And another.....

On January 13, 2014, your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was terminated because you acquired status or the benefit being sought through other means. No further action will be taken on this case. You will be notified of the decision by mail. You can check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case, including when this decision is mailed. If you have not received this decision within 30 days of the date above, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.

[nightingalejules 678]

Incidentally, are there still a lot of Philippines I-130s out there that are not approved yet? It seems like the rest of us might start getting some action if they're more or less done with those expedites.

[rchan72 7]

And finally...

On January 13, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Ok... now I dance.

[thedude6752000 360]

And finally...

On January 13, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Ok... now I dance.

How did you get approved so quickly????????????