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USCIS still retaining I-130's?

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I just received my NOA2 :yes: for my I-130 and on the form it says "We have sent the original visa petition to the Department of State National Visa Center Portsmouth, NH".

If I read this correctly...does this mean they sent my I-130 to NVC for processing? My I-129F is still at CSC waiting for approval. I read here on VJ that most recent filers had their I-130 retained in favor of the I-129F. I wonder if my I-130 will actually show up at the NVC in the next few weeks? Is this a general statement on all I-130's or should I start gathering necessary docs?

Cliff & Liezl

Annulment precedings took 16 months---> Jan. 2005 - May. 2006. We had people on the inside helping.

Got married in Marikina Philippines ---> 09-19-2006

I-130 Timeline

Jan. 8 ---> I-130 sent to CSC

Jan. 11 ---> Received NOA1

Jan. 16 ---> Check cleared bank

Jan. 17 ---> Touched!

Mar. 8 ---> NOA 2 APPROVED!!!! 40 days!!

Mar. 20 ---> Arrived at NVC-->> Case number assigned!! Woo Hoo!!

Apr. 2 ---> DS-3032 & AOS fee bill generated. [called NVC automated number]

Apr. 5 ---> Wife emailed Dept of State DS-3032 Choice of Agent [damaged in mail excuse]

Apr. 6 ---> Local IRS office accepts my W-7 & 2006 taxes. [Married filing jointly] Done!

Apr. 9 ---> Rec'd AOS fee bill and copy of DS-3032 form from NVC

Apr. 10 ---> NVC accepts email for DS-3032 Choice of Agent

Apr. 11 ---> Sent AOS fee bill by USPS priority mail

I-129F Timeline

Jan. 20 ---> Sent I-129F to Chicago

Jan. 24 ---> Received NOA1 but Rejection Notice- Outdated form

Jan. 30 ---> Sent I-129F to Chicago Lockbox

Feb. 5 ---> Received NOA1- receipt notice

Feb. 8 ---> Check cleared my bank

Feb. 22 ---> I-129F form transferred to Cal Service Center

Feb. 28 ---> I-129F form received at Cal Service Center

Mar. 1 ---> Touched!

Still pending at CSC!!

Still pending At CSC!!

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Congrats on your I-130 approval!!!!! I believe USCIS are still retaining the I-130 approvals but only if both were approved at the same time.

Anna (Chicago) and Javon (Jamaica)

USCIS: I-130 Process

10/30/06 - Married to my loving husband

01/06/07 - NOA1 ($190)

05/16/07 - NOA2!!!!!

NVC: CR-1 Process

05/21/07 - NVC recv'd case (per rep @ NVC)

05/29/07 - NVC Assigned Case # (KNG2007******)

06/01/07 - Faxed change of address request to NVC

06/08/07 - NVC confirmed new address

06/18/07 - DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) & AOS (I-864) Fee Bill generated

06/23/07 - Recv'd DS-3032 & AOS Bill via snail mail

07/09/07 - Emailed DS-3032 (Choice of Agent) to NVC

07/19/07 - Mailed AOS Fee Bill ($70) to St. Louis, MO

07/19/07 - Recv'd email from NVC - Choice of Agent was accepted

07/23/07 - IV (DS-230) Fee Bill was generated

08/11/07 - Recv'd IV Fee Bill via snail mail

08/15/07 - Recv'd AOS Packet in the mail

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Congrats on your I-130 approval!!!!! I believe USCIS are still retaining the I-130 approvals but only if both were approved at the same time.

Mine was retained and we're still waiting for the I-129F. I guess if they see you have a I-129F pending they hold it.

Nothing I say is legal advice. I recommend you consult a qualified immigration attorney for any questions you may have.

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Wow, that's really not the way it's supposed to work. I'm sorry for your bad luck :( It is possible that it is just taking a long time for your petition to be forwarded to the NVC, I've seen some take months. What did your NOA2 say?

Congrats on your I-130 approval!!!!! I believe USCIS are still retaining the I-130 approvals but only if both were approved at the same time.

Mine was retained and we're still waiting for the I-129F. I guess if they see you have a I-129F pending they hold it.

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Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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I'm kinda hoping that my I-129F is not approved anytime soon.....this way maybe they will send my I-130 to the NVC. :devil: I will check with the NVC later this week to see if they received it.

I'm also curious about what other peoples I-130's form says.

Cliff & Liezl

Annulment precedings took 16 months---> Jan. 2005 - May. 2006. We had people on the inside helping.

Got married in Marikina Philippines ---> 09-19-2006

I-130 Timeline

Jan. 8 ---> I-130 sent to CSC

Jan. 11 ---> Received NOA1

Jan. 16 ---> Check cleared bank

Jan. 17 ---> Touched!

Mar. 8 ---> NOA 2 APPROVED!!!! 40 days!!

Mar. 20 ---> Arrived at NVC-->> Case number assigned!! Woo Hoo!!

Apr. 2 ---> DS-3032 & AOS fee bill generated. [called NVC automated number]

Apr. 5 ---> Wife emailed Dept of State DS-3032 Choice of Agent [damaged in mail excuse]

Apr. 6 ---> Local IRS office accepts my W-7 & 2006 taxes. [Married filing jointly] Done!

Apr. 9 ---> Rec'd AOS fee bill and copy of DS-3032 form from NVC

Apr. 10 ---> NVC accepts email for DS-3032 Choice of Agent

Apr. 11 ---> Sent AOS fee bill by USPS priority mail

I-129F Timeline

Jan. 20 ---> Sent I-129F to Chicago

Jan. 24 ---> Received NOA1 but Rejection Notice- Outdated form

Jan. 30 ---> Sent I-129F to Chicago Lockbox

Feb. 5 ---> Received NOA1- receipt notice

Feb. 8 ---> Check cleared my bank

Feb. 22 ---> I-129F form transferred to Cal Service Center

Feb. 28 ---> I-129F form received at Cal Service Center

Mar. 1 ---> Touched!

Still pending at CSC!!

Still pending At CSC!!

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My I130 also said that "the above petition has been approved and was forwarded to the National Visa Center"..... they even use the form of "to be" in the past tense (at least they could say it will be sent or something).....needless to say, it was never sent and, even when I inquired about it, I was told that since the NOA2 says it was sent, then it was.....which again, never happened.....they seem to be confused about their new policy.

I-130

8/07/06 mailed I-130 to VSC

8/17/06 NOA1

12/14/06 NOA2

1/24/07 sent I-824 to have I-130 forwarded to NVC

6/15/07 NVC case # assigned.............It's about time!!

9/16/07 case complete after 2 RFE's for DS230

10/9/07 Interview

10/16/07 VISA!!

I-129F

9/10/06 mailed I-129F

9/19/06 NOA1

12/15/06 NOA2

1/09/07 Packet 3 received from Cairo Embassy

2/12/07 Packet 3 returned to Cairo Embassy

5/6/07 Interview..........It's about time!!

ضَاقتْ فلّما استَحْكمَتْ حَلقا تها فُرِجَتْ..................وَ كِدْتُ أظنها لا تفرجُ

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