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Waiting for the interview to be scheduled in Manila, Philippines.

1 hour ago, BatmanFlow said:

Yea good news with ban being lifted! 
hoepfully interviews will move faster but let’s see, I’m sure the backlog will be crazy and covid restrictions with social distancing, etc, won’t help. 

Yes it is a good news! But I'm pretty sure they will prioritize first the people in line since last year since the lockdown affected everybody's interview schedule.

Hello my fellow IR-5 filers,

My dad got Documentarily Qualified on January 27,2021. 🙏

just waiting for the interview schedule for both my parents before doing the medical.❤️ 
 

Good luck to us!

3 hours ago, imijourney said:

Hi Guys, Finally approved for my mother. what is the next step friends?

 

November 2, 2020

Case Approved

On November 2, 2020, we approved your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.

congratulations!! They will send you a case number on your email (i received mine via email) then you can pay the fees. 

46 minutes ago, uncleleo said:

I'm confused as to how some folks are getting approved but some are not. Is there a ban and if so, would it not apply to all applications? Is anyone going via a lawyer and if so, please share their perspective on this. Thanks!

the approval is a case to case basis. And Yes, the ban is still implemented until dec.31,2020 depends if it’s going to be extended. 
 

they are just processing the approvals but no interview schedule yet coz of the ban.

On 9/21/2020 at 6:20 PM, organejuice789 said:

can someone explain to me what the process are for I-130 for my mother? she is overseas in Hong Kong and she doesn't speak english. 

Can I go with her for biometrics and interview since she doesn't speak english?? Also, do I have to go back to Hong Kong for the biometrics and interviews since she is not in the US??

 

Below are the timeline I gather from reading this thread (please feel free to correct me if they are wrong): 

 

1. File I-130 online

2. Biometrics notice

3. Biometrics in Hong Kong or they come to the US for biometrics?

4. Interview notice

5. Interview in hong kong or US?

No need for biometrics when you do the initial filing. 

Hello to all,

Just want to share my parent's timeline. 

IR-5 Timeline California Service Center - MOTHER:

• I-30 Online Application - January 08, 2020
• NOA 1 Receipt Notice Received - January 13,2020
• Approved (Approval Notice was uploaded online) - May 18,2020
• NVC Number was issued via E-mail - May 18,2020
• Submitted Documents on CEAC - July 23,2020
• Documentarily Qualified - September 29,2020

Waiting for the interview schedule before doing the medical....

IR-5 Timeline California Service Center- FATHER

• I-30 Online Application : January 08,2020
• NOA 1 Receipt Notice Received: January 13, 2020
• Approved (Approval Notice was uploaded online) - October 23,2020
• NVC Number was issued via E-mail - October 28,2020

Currently uploading documents needed on CEAC...

2 hours ago, sf786 said:

Alhumdulillah Case Approved for my parents 

PD: Jan 29 2020

Texas SC

Approved on 08/19/2020

Congratulations!!! I’m still waiting for ky dad.

PD: January 08,2020

CSC

I did an online inquiry for outside normal processing time but they said that the IO is still reviewing it and will just mail a letter when a decision is made. 
 

Note:

I sent a message a month ago thru my USCIS account they said that my dad’s petition is at Texas Service Center. Then I called the USCIS on August 9, they said it’s in California. So idk where. but regardless if it’s in TSC or CSC, it’s outside of normal processing time.  The last action taken made was on June 23,2020.

On 5/30/2020 at 11:08 AM, AudiRS6 said:

Not yet. I will be waiting for father's approval because everything is on hold anyway since embassies are closed. 

I'm also curious what's the best approach to combine father and mother IV applications in NVC stage, I read that contacting NVC after father's approval can get it combined, but if others can provide advise on how exactly to do it and their experiences, it would be highly appreciated. 

this is what i’m about to ask as well. Still waiting for dad’s approval. Mom’s approved already. I believe we have 1 year to respond back to NVC before they terminate the application. 

On 5/6/2020 at 8:31 AM, ant330ci said:

We submitted for both our parents on 1/31, mom was approved on 4/28 and still waiting for dads. Our service center is Nebraska. 

Still waiting for dad too. Have not started mom’s NVC processing. Idk how long will it be for my dad

4 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

I think it would be interesting to know who’s filing online vs paper and if that’s affecting approvals. 
I did it online. 

I filed mine online for both my parents on January 2020 - Nebraska Service Center. Mom got approved 13 days ago. Approval notice came from California. 

i’m still waiting for my dad. Idk how long will it take. I have not started my mom’s nvc stage since I have to wait for my dad

11 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

I'd wait.   It isn't like they are going to send them to to consulate soon and there is still an executive order barring parents.

 

Contact them in a few weeks if there isn't any movement.

Thank you, I'll do that! 😀

On 5/20/2020 at 10:55 PM, Paul & Mary said:

 

Petitions are not processed together.   You paid 2 separate fees for the I-130.  This happens all the time in cr1/cr2 ir1/ir2 family cases.  It is best to ask NVC to join them and if they get separated again the consulate can do it.

Do you think it's better to wait for the other approval before I proceed to my mom's NVC processing?

On 5/20/2020 at 10:36 PM, marie16 said:

Hi! I'm planning to petition my parents too, my parents has business and they are still working. So what information did you put in their employment? i'm thinking to put Retired. thank you

I put their business name since my parents has one. I indicated there that they're business owners.

I have the same situation. Mom got approved first then I am waiting for my dad. I will delay my mom's so that I can process them together when my dad gets an approval. Or else, one will be left behind..

On 5/17/2020 at 8:38 PM, armando28 said:

My mom 's approval is only as a status, no notice yet. for my dad, nvc send me an email that has arrived there. i dont know what to do now, any suggestion?

Have you checked your USCIS account document tab? It should be there.

I submitted on January 08,2020 - Nebraska Service Center for my mom and dad. 

My mom got approved on May 18,2020 and was able to get the approval letter online. I also got the email from NVC the same day they approved my mom.

Still waiting for dad's approval...

5 hours ago, Honored832 said:

Petitioning for my mom, sent the case to Nebraska service center, but due to Covid-19 and case overflow it was sent to California service center. When i check the case processing times, the CSC does not have anything for Parent. They only do spouse and unmarried child it seems.

I filed July 2019. when can i expect?

Thanks!

 

 

I think your case will be faster in CSC than in Nebraska. I submitted my petition for both my parents on January 08,2020. Service Center was in Nebraska. May 18,2020 they approved my Mom's case and the approval letter came from Laguna Niguel, CA.

I'm still waiting for my dad's approval..

On 5/19/2020 at 6:56 AM, BatmanFlow said:

My step dad got approved yesterday May 18.

7 days after my mom was approved. 
originally the case was sent to Texas, Jan 5 date. 
approval came from California. 
 

this is the fastest any of my immigration cases have been approved, and couldn’t be happier that it’s for my parents. 
 

onto NVC!

Congratulations!!!! I'm still waiting for my dad also. My mom got approved on May 18. Can't proceed to NVC as I'm waiting for his approval so I can do both at the same time.

1 hour ago, mary_ann said:

Congratulations! I guess we are all in the same situation, waiting for the other half  ☺️

thank you!🥰 how long have you been waiting on your other half?
 

Did you start paying the fees your first beneficiary or you will wait for the other one?

Hello!

My mom just got approved on May 18,2020. I filed mine on January 08,2020, Nebraska Service Center.

Got the NVC number the same day via E-mail.

Still waiting for my dad's approval.

Wow. I'm reading a lot of approvals on our thread.  

I'm still waiting for mine. It's in Nebraska when I received the NOA1.

My parents date changed twice but it says still in process. I hope sooner it will be an approval.

On 2/21/2020 at 9:19 AM, ljmp_10 said:

I noticed my petitions were touched 2 times now since I submitted them. But still same status - In Process. Hoping this is a good sign 🤞

I checked mine and was touched too. But i’m not expecting anything yet since mine is in Nebraska.

On 2/13/2020 at 9:59 PM, JohnNHenry said:

Read some fake news on Facebook saying Trump is signing a law to forbid sponsoring parents...

Anyone knows anything about this news?

Hope it’s fake!..:( 

Is it a legit source? Because I have not heard or read anything regarding that matter.

19 minutes ago, JohnNHenry said:

Do you remember which document they require?

that would help a lot as I am applying for my mom this week..

thank you very much in advance.

As far as my memory can remember I submitted the following:

for my mom:

-My birth cert

-Scanned copy of my US passport (bio page)

-My marriage cert (since my last name changed)

-Her birth cert

for my dad:
-Marriage Cert

-His birth cert

-My birth cert

-Scanned copy of my US passport

-My marriage cert

If you are filing online, it will tell you what documents you need before you submit your application. 

21 hours ago, Artyom Manukyan said:

Hello, quick question, I am a US Citizen filing I-130 for my parent who lives abroad. Do I at any point need to file an affidavit of support form I-864 to complement the petition? If so, is it in the beginning when I file I-130, or is it when my parent is scheduled to appear at a foreign country embassy/consulate for the visa interview? Also, can anybody provide a full list of documents to be submitted with the petition? I appreciate any help. Thank you.

hello,

the affidavit of support is needed at the NVC stage not at the beginning of the petition.