Confused about case status and processing times

[Aqid 1]

Hi all,

 

I'd like to ask a question about a pending case. Here is my case information:

 

LPR Husband, Foreign Wife.

Filing category: F2A

Filing date of i130: 15JUL23

Filing center: CSC

 

Currently the case is pending, and we haven't heard anything since 19OCT23 when the status changed to "USCSI is reviewing your case".

 

Here are the current processing dates from what I can find:

 

Current Visa Bulletin (October 2025) F2A Final Action date: 01FEB24

Current CSC i130 case processing according to VJ: 31JUL24

 

We however have not heard anything yet. Is there another way we can find out where we are in the process or what might be wrong?

 

I assume I have to wait with filing with the NVC until we get the welcome email/letter, even though our category is current?

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited October 7 by Aqid

[appleblossom 5,118]

**Thread Moved, as it's not a CR-1/IR-1 application**

 

There's nothing wrong. Your PD only became current a week ago, so there has been no rush for them to adjudicate your I-130 when there has been no visa available to you since 2023 anyway. 

 

Now that it's taken a big jump and your case is current, they should make a decision on it fairly soon. And yes, you have to wait until you get the Welcome Letter before you can proceed and apply for the visa. 

 

Good luck. 

 

 

 

 

[Aqid 1]

12 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

**Thread Moved, as it's not a CR-1/IR-1 application**

 

There's nothing wrong. Your PD only became current a week ago, so there has been no rush for them to adjudicate your I-130 when there has been no visa available to you since 2023 anyway. 

 

Now that it's taken a big jump and your case is current, they should make a decision on it fairly soon. And yes, you have to wait until you get the Welcome Letter before you can proceed and apply for the visa. 

 

Good luck. 

 

 

 

 

Apologies for posting in the wrong section.

 

Thank you so much for your explanation, that really helps!

[appleblossom 5,118]

Just now, Aqid said:

Apologies for posting in the wrong section.

 

Thank you so much for your explanation, that really helps!

 

No probs. Start reading the official guide very carefully so you can understand the next steps and what will be required when the case is (hopefully!) approved and sent to NVC. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html

 

Best of luck, hope you hear soon.