2. Is there a USCIS field office in this country / Is DCF still possible? No.
3. When did you file the I-130: April/May 2012.
4. How long had you been living abroad: 5 years.
5. Do you reside in the country legally? Yes.
6. What is the reason for your residence: work permit/student/tourist/other - Work.
7. Did you list your foreign address on all forms in I-130 package? Yes.
8. Did you send I-130 package from abroad? Yes.
9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in the I-130 package? Yes, my temporary residence registration to show joint residence.
10. Did you mention the fact you reside abroad in the cover letter or write a letter describing your current situation and the evolution of your relationship with your spouse (mentioning your residence abroad)? No.
11. Has your case been "auto-expedited"? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? Yes. 9 days.
Our timeline:
April 14, 2012: mailed I-130 application from Vietnam
May 8, 2012: Date of NOA1, received email from USCIS (case routed to CSC)
May 17, 2012: Received NOA1 through the mail
May 17, 2012: Date of NOA2 (was not aware because was expecting to wait at least a couple of months)
May 26, 2012: NOA2 received through the mail. Unfortunately, they somehow thought my husband was in the States and asked that we file I-485 to adjust status or I-824 to request transfer to NVC (I-824 fee is $405)
May 29, 2012: Called USCIS (NCSC), was escalated to 2nd tier customer service. They sent a notice to CSC to send our case to NVC (no need to file I-824).
June 12, 2012: Email from USCIS stating our case has been transferred to NVC.
In total, taking into consideration mail time and the mistake with the I-485, it took us about 2 months. Still grateful since others seem to be waiting 5 or more months with the regular time schedule.
USC petitioner living abroad
in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
Posted · Edited by kyriennev
More evidence for "auto-expedited"
1. Country USC resides in: Vietnam.
2. Is there a USCIS field office in this country / Is DCF still possible? No.
3. When did you file the I-130: April/May 2012.
4. How long had you been living abroad: 5 years.
5. Do you reside in the country legally? Yes.
6. What is the reason for your residence: work permit/student/tourist/other - Work.
7. Did you list your foreign address on all forms in I-130 package? Yes.
8. Did you send I-130 package from abroad? Yes.
9. Did you include evidence of your residence abroad in the I-130 package? Yes, my temporary residence registration to show joint residence.
10. Did you mention the fact you reside abroad in the cover letter or write a letter describing your current situation and the evolution of your relationship with your spouse (mentioning your residence abroad)? No.
11. Has your case been "auto-expedited"? How long between NOA1 and NOA2? Yes. 9 days.
Our timeline:
April 14, 2012: mailed I-130 application from Vietnam
May 8, 2012: Date of NOA1, received email from USCIS (case routed to CSC)
May 17, 2012: Received NOA1 through the mail
May 17, 2012: Date of NOA2 (was not aware because was expecting to wait at least a couple of months)
May 26, 2012: NOA2 received through the mail. Unfortunately, they somehow thought my husband was in the States and asked that we file I-485 to adjust status or I-824 to request transfer to NVC (I-824 fee is $405)
May 29, 2012: Called USCIS (NCSC), was escalated to 2nd tier customer service. They sent a notice to CSC to send our case to NVC (no need to file I-824).
June 12, 2012: Email from USCIS stating our case has been transferred to NVC.
In total, taking into consideration mail time and the mistake with the I-485, it took us about 2 months. Still grateful since others seem to be waiting 5 or more months with the regular time schedule.