satson5541

Hello ,

I filed I-130 for my wife on March 1, 2017 as F2A. Then upgraded my petition to IR1 on 10/01/2017. It is processing at California Service Center. Does any have an idea as to how much time this might take or what dates is CSC processing right now?

The USCIS website does not have processing times listed for I-130 filed for a spouse of a citizen.

Thanks

Satson5541

Guess my venting out helped. Got a text message saying my interview was scheduled today. Now time to study.:) 

It is very frustrating as it is hard to estimate the time line in Denver with very few people reporting. Andr0s, who filed on 12/09/2017 got his interview scheduled notification on July 7th. I know someone else who filed on the same date and got the notification same day. My filing date is 12/27/2017 and its close to a month since July 7th and I have had no movement.

1 minute ago, jenafid said:

It sounds like we may be safe to make our travel plans then.

 

We went in line for interview in mid-March, so 6 week behind you.

Once they schedule the interview, the actual interview seems to be about a month later.

Seems like that unless these guys start to schedule bunch of people in one go. 

Just now, jenafid said:

Are there any Denver updates?

 

We had filed in January and we are planning an international trip for September, but now we are concerned that will be when they schedule the interview.

It's getting kind of frustrating not hearing anything.

I am a December Filer (Dec 27th priority date)and went In line for interview on 02/01/2017, but have not heard anything on interview date.

Hello

Please add me to the Nov 2016 timeline for N400. I am filing on basis of 5 years as a permanent resident. As per the Uscis early filing calculator, my eligibility date was 11/23/2016. I sent my package to the Phoenix lock box on 11/19 but it got delivered on 11/22. I have not heard back anything and my credit card also has not been charged. My field office is Denver.

I am a permanent resident since 02/21/2012.

Do you guys think it would be a problem since they received my application a day prior to my eligibility date?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Satson5541

Hello Fellow Visa Journey friends

I have been following this forum silently and finally the wait has paid off. Mine was a I-751 Divorce waiver .

NOA1: 09/16/2013

Biometrics: 10/02/2013

RFE: NO

Interview: NO

Approval: 03/07/2014.

I received the text and email and the website status has changed to Card Production Ordered.

I was paranoid of expecting a RFE as we did not have health insurance together and had no property together. I did not send any affidavits either. I wrote a 5 page detailed letter explaining my relationship and I think that is what did the trick.

To friends who are still waiting for an approval , I wish good luck and advice to be patient. USCIS is trying to finish the cases within 6 months but on my infopass I was told sometimes internal routing to different departments ,can delay the process.

Hi satson5541,

If you have very solid evidence, you have nothing to worry about. Here are my observations about the whole ROC process: ( I could be wrong, but this is what I noticed.)

1. It seems like USCIS processes the straightforward cases first, i. e. people who filed jointly with their spouses and are still in bona fide marriages.

2. Then, they look at cases that have waivers, i. e. divorce etc, which are much less in numbers compared to straightforward cases.

3. Cases with waivers that have strong evidences of bona fide marriages are then adjudicated and approved.

4. Cases with weak evidences are then adjudicated and the adjudicating USCIS officer decides to send an RFE.

5. Then, If the RFE submitted by applicant is strong enough to remove the doubt about a bona fide marriage, the case is approved.

6. If the RFE does not provide sufficient evidence, then an interview is scheduled.

7. At the interview, the USCIS officer will try to clarify everything that is creating the doubt.

8. A case will be denied (which is rare) if the USCIS believes beyond a reasonable doubt that there are evidences of fraud involved.

This may make you feel better:

I actually did not have too much paperwork to show, and I was worried, because my ex-wife and I are not in touch. I did NOT even have a joint bank account together with my ex-wife. And, my ex-wife did not even change her last name.

Because my marriage was in good faith, I procrastinated, and thought that we have our whole life together in order to set up bank accounts, change my wife's last name and do everything else that normal couples do. My sudden divorce came as a shock to me!

Therefore, If you have solid evidence, I believe that you will get the approval, without any RFE and/or Interview.

Another thing I noticed is that USCIS is trying very hard to process the cases within 6 months. Mine took 6 months and 5 days to get the approval.

If it has been 4 months already for you, I believe that if you do not get any RFE in the next 4-6 weeks roughly, your case will be approved.

One thing I could not figure out is that whether USCIS pick cases randomly to interview people in order to assure quality control or just to meet government regulation that requires them to randomly audit cases.

I pray for your quick approval, take care.

Thanks rana300,

My apology for the late reply. Your post was helpful and calming. I have sent everything I could to USCIS. At this stage if they need something I would prefer an interview so that I can talk eye to eye with the officer rather than letting some document do the talking.

Thanks again and take care

satson5541

Hi satson5541,

If you have very solid evidence, you have nothing to worry about. Here are my observations about the whole ROC process: ( I could be wrong, but this is what I noticed.)

1. It seems like USCIS processes the straightforward cases first, i. e. people who filed jointly with their spouses and are still in bona fide marriages.

2. Then, they look at cases that have waivers, i. e. divorce etc, which are much less in numbers compared to straightforward cases.

3. Cases with waivers that have strong evidences of bona fide marriages are then adjudicated and approved.

4. Cases with weak evidences are then adjudicated and the adjudicating USCIS officer decides to send an RFE.

5. Then, If the RFE submitted by applicant is strong enough to remove the doubt about a bona fide marriage, the case is approved.

6. If the RFE does not provide sufficient evidence, then an interview is scheduled.

7. At the interview, the USCIS officer will try to clarify everything that is creating the doubt.

8. A case will be denied (which is rare) if the USCIS believes beyond a reasonable doubt that there are evidences of fraud involved.

This may make you feel better:

I actually did not have too much paperwork to show, and I was worried, because my ex-wife and I are not in touch. I did NOT even have a joint bank account together with my ex-wife. And, my ex-wife did not even change her last name.

Because my marriage was in good faith, I procrastinated, and thought that we have our whole life together in order to set up bank accounts, change my wife's last name and do everything else that normal couples do. My sudden divorce came as a shock to me!

Therefore, If you have solid evidence, I believe that you will get the approval, without any RFE and/or Interview.

Another thing I noticed is that USCIS is trying very hard to process the cases within 6 months. Mine took 6 months and 5 days to get the approval.

If it has been 4 months already for you, I believe that if you do not get any RFE in the next 4-6 weeks roughly, your case will be approved.

One thing I could not figure out is that whether USCIS pick cases randomly to interview people in order to assure quality control or just to meet government regulation that requires them to randomly audit cases.

I pray for your quick approval, take care.

Thanks rana300,

Hey rana300: I am also a waiver filer... But I have filed in September 2013 and am still waiting.

Hello everyone,

I got approved today for my ROC.

I had a DIVORCE WAIVER and got the approval WITHOUT an interview.

Thank you everyone for the useful discussion.

I pray for everyone waiting for a speedy approval.

I am a september 2013 waiver filer . I have been waiting for 4 months without a RFE or an interview notice. I think I have solid evidence too. But would you mind sharing the kind of evidence you sent ? Would give me a sense of relief. Thanks in advance.

Date Filed: October 7 (i-130, 1-765,i-131,-1-485)

Priority Date: Oct 17 , 2011

Bio Metrics: Nov 14, 2011

RFE (I-864) Requested) : Nov 2, 2011

RFE Response Sent: Nov 11, 2011

RFE Status at NBC: Notice left, no authorized person available for pick up.