US Citizen-IR1 (merged threads)

[ns84 0]

I filed for my spouse in Jan 2019, as a permanent resident. I became a US citizen this past July 2019, and notified USCIS by phone. They said they would update it in their systems. I also spoke to a congressman about my case and he said he would contact USCIS for me, but that didn't help much as they said my case couldn't be expedited. Whenever Id check my status online it says we received your expedited request on Aug 6 and we are reviewing it...' i finally called USCIS today and asked for an update, she checked and said that my case is out of normal processing times as Im  a citizen and that someone will contact me within 30 days.

Also, my case was at California service center, and ive never seen an option for  US citizen sponsoring spouse there. Shouldn't my case be transferred to another center? Any idea how much longer it will take now for my husband to get here? He is in Pakistan but has lived in the UK for 9 years..also I had a baby 10 months ago and haven't been working. Im living with my parents, who work full time. My father will do the affidavit of support and be the co sponsor as he has a good job..would that be okay? or has USCIS changed the rules? Please advise!! thank you

[payxibka 10,045]

Don't start multiple threads with the same question.   It is very simple to "bump" a thread to bring it to the top if you are not getting the action you need 

[ns84 0]

how do i do that

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, ns84 said:

how do i do that

Bump 

[Ryan H 3,812]

~~~Duplicate threads merged; do not start multiple threads on the same topic.~~~

[ns84 0]

Sorry I just found this site and am learning how to use these forums 

[Love To Teach 161]

17 hours ago, ns84 said:

I filed for my spouse in Jan 2019, as a permanent resident. I became a US citizen this past July 2019, and notified USCIS by phone. They said they would update it in their systems. I also spoke to a congressman about my case and he said he would contact USCIS for me, but that didn't help much as they said my case couldn't be expedited. Whenever Id check my status online it says we received your expedited request on Aug 6 and we are reviewing it...' i finally called USCIS today and asked for an update, she checked and said that my case is out of normal processing times as Im  a citizen and that someone will contact me within 30 days.

Also, my case was at California service center, and ive never seen an option for  US citizen sponsoring spouse there. Shouldn't my case be transferred to another center? Any idea how much longer it will take now for my husband to get here? He is in Pakistan but has lived in the UK for 9 years..also I had a baby 10 months ago and haven't been working. Im living with my parents, who work full time. My father will do the affidavit of support and be the co sponsor as he has a good job..would that be okay? or has USCIS changed the rules? Please advise!! thank you

Are you saying you got an NOA1 or that you actually sent in the papers in Jan, 2019? I sent mine in over a year ago (Aug, 2018) and they are just now assigning them to a person. What is your reason for expediting?

[saladboye 166]

17 hours ago, ns84 said:

I filed for my spouse in Jan 2019, as a permanent resident. I became a US citizen this past July 2019, and notified USCIS by phone. They said they would update it in their systems. I also spoke to a congressman about my case and he said he would contact USCIS for me, but that didn't help much as they said my case couldn't be expedited. Whenever Id check my status online it says we received your expedited request on Aug 6 and we are reviewing it...' i finally called USCIS today and asked for an update, she checked and said that my case is out of normal processing times as Im  a citizen and that someone will contact me within 30 days.

Also, my case was at California service center, and ive never seen an option for  US citizen sponsoring spouse there. Shouldn't my case be transferred to another center? Any idea how much longer it will take now for my husband to get here? He is in Pakistan but has lived in the UK for 9 years..also I had a baby 10 months ago and haven't been working. Im living with my parents, who work full time. My father will do the affidavit of support and be the co sponsor as he has a good job..would that be okay? or has USCIS changed the rules? Please advise!! thank you

Please check this thread as it will have lots of answers and few tips and tricks.

 

 

 

 

Summary:

• PD doesnt matter much after upgrading to IR1/CR1 as visa no is available asap. Its just a matter of USCIS approval of 1-130
• California usually upgrades cases quickly, mine took 3 days. You can check if it was upgraded online by visiting old myUSCIS (see above thread)

 

[ns84 0]

thanks so much..will look at that thread!