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Hi All

 

Can someone please help me understand the relation between dates shown in Visa Bulletin and the USCIS processing timelines. I've a case filed in F2A category for wife with PD of June 2024 (I-485 filed as well). In the latest Visa Bulletin Table A, the dates for F2A are at 01 Feb, 2024 so I figured our I-130 should come up for processing shortly in the next 2-4 months but following a Facebook page, people there said I should be waiting another 2 to 3 years instead as currently USCIS adjudicating I-130s filed in Sept 2022 for F2A.

 

I always thought when the dates in VB crosses over a priority date, that means the visas are available for that category? If USCIS is still lagging behind, then how can applicant apply for AOS or consulates issue visas?

 

Should I not expect USCIS to start reviewing our I-130 any time soon?

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4 hours ago, Baasirf said:

Hi All

 

Can someone please help me understand the relation between dates shown in Visa Bulletin and the USCIS processing timelines. I've a case filed in F2A category for wife with PD of June 2024 (I-485 filed as well). In the latest Visa Bulletin Table A, the dates for F2A are at 01 Feb, 2024 so I figured our I-130 should come up for processing shortly in the next 2-4 months but following a Facebook page, people there said I should be waiting another 2 to 3 years instead as currently USCIS adjudicating I-130s filed in Sept 2022 for F2A.

 

I always thought when the dates in VB crosses over a priority date, that means the visas are available for that category? If USCIS is still lagging behind, then how can applicant apply for AOS or consulates issue visas?

 

Should I not expect USCIS to start reviewing our I-130 any time soon?

 

I-130's are processed by USCIS, but NVC do the visa availability/visa bulletin. So they're two independent processes, and not related really. There can be a visa available to you but that doesn't mean USCIS will rush to approve your I-130 (just think of spouses of citizens for example, who have no wait for a visa - they still have to wait 18 months or so for the I-130 to be approved). 

 

 

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3 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

I-130's are processed by USCIS, but NVC do the visa availability/visa bulletin. So they're two independent processes, and not related really. There can be a visa available to you but that doesn't mean USCIS will rush to approve your I-130 (just think of spouses of citizens for example, who have no wait for a visa - they still have to wait 18 months or so for the I-130 to be approved). 

 

This is sort of infinite loop error in programming ... LOL .... because other times there are situations where you can't apply for visa even when petition has been approved - because visa numbers are not available.

 

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Thread is moved from the "Bringing Family of PRs" forum to General Immigration Discussion -- topic applies to many visa types.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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The AOS process for your wife will be longer due to the fact u r LPR /its not as fast as for the USC

 

Are u soon able to naturalize?  If so,  upgrade as soon as u take the oath

 

If You Were an LPR and Are Now a U.S. Citizen: Upgrading a Petition

 

If you filed a petition for your spouse when you were a lawful permanent resident (LPR), and you are now a U.S. citizen, you must upgrade the petition from family second preference (F2) to immediate relative (IR)

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2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:



The AOS process for your wife will be longer due to the fact u r LPR /its not as fast as for the USC

 

Are u soon able to naturalize?  If so,  upgrade as soon as u take the oath

 

 

So we should not expect an interview even if I-130 gets approved in the next 4 -5 months?

No, am still LPR - got another 2.5 years to go for citizenship 🥴

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