Nattie_Bry

9 hours ago, skarim6 said:

Hi all, I also filed in February and have been assigned to Potomac Service Center. I have been trying to check my status online but my receipt number comes back as invalid. Has anyone else had any problems with their receipt number being invalid on USCIS website? 

Have you tried it on the mobile app?

It's called Case Tracker, by Stephen Aldous

13 hours ago, np2fast said:

Mailed in -  Feb 24th.

Email notice - March 8th (Routed to Texas service center)

NOA1 hardcopy - March 16th

 

Now the wait.

 

Any NOA2's yet? Or way too soon?

Did see a case or 2 in January and February got NOA2 but i guess that's not the norm.

Today marks my first month and i hope the estimated time from VJ is accurate!

On 3/18/2017 at 9:56 PM, Lora18 said:

Texas...always taking one for the team

well anyhow it's taking forever, today marks my first month. im guessing i still need to wait for like 3-4 months time

Looking at your timeline there actually is an estimated adjudication date! How's thing going?

1 hour ago, DiamondEyes490 said:

I sent in my I-130 for my husband 2 weeks ago. Just got NOA-1 today. Priority date of March 3rd in the Texas Service Center. I'm hoping Texas is still going as fast as everyone says.

A lot of Nebraska cases are transferred to Texas so they are sorting out the jam for people stuck since last Sep.

Texas now handling November new cases so it has slowed down for a month.

Let's hope everyone in all centres get approved soon! 

14 hours ago, Lora18 said:

can you give me a link of the service center updates? thanks!

http://www.visajourney.com/content/ir1cr1historical

This one is current time for IR1/CR1 processing at each stage (based on VJ member data ONLY)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op3=5&op5=&op6=All

This one is timeline statistic based on VJ member input ONLY, you can filter the service centre, set the viewing order by NOA1 date to see who has recently been approved.

For instance if you look at TSC, it is quite consistant that a lot of people has received NOA2 if they got NOA1 by the end of Nov 16.

But of course official figure is more accurate (but less up to date).

3 hours ago, Dee14 said:

Hey everyone looks like I'm on this journey with you all! I recently submitted my I-130 form to petition for my husband. I received my NOA1 with a priority date of February 27, 2017. Unlike most of you I got the Potomac Service Center which looks like they are processing September petitions so let the waiting begin

Hey! Potomac that's unique! Let's hope we all get through it quick as!!!!

9 hours ago, scarlett262004 said:

What service center? We got sent to Nebraska. I know they are slower than the other ones. 

I was trying to copy and paste the screen shot but it didnt show up, i was looking at Texas, at the same time i saw other filers from last year in Nebraska also got transferred so at least seems like everything is moving!

I found the stats somewhat helpful as at least i know most of the applicants by end of Nov 2016 has got NOA2, if not end of Dec 2016 as indicated on the VJ page, and if people updated it correctly. 

21 hours ago, Happyfamily03 said:

so nervous reading others post. May i asks what documents did you send along with I130? 

we sent, birth certificate, marriage certificate, tenancy agreements and joint account. freaking out as others sent pictures and all

Hey dont freak out! I sent photos because we dont have joint account and tenancy agreement and they are very solid proof!!

11 minutes ago, lazybones18 said:

i just received hard copy NOA1 today in mail .... Texas Service Center Priority date of 02/21/2017

 

i have a appointment at a USCIS immigration office near my house next wednesday... i am trying to submit more evidence of bonafide marriage if its possible so i avoid RFE

 

will keep you guys updated ...

 

Oh nice move! Please share with us what they want to see!

9 hours ago, lazybones18 said:

i am curious if anyone of February 2017 filers got their HARD COPY NOA 1 ?

 

my check was cashed but still no hard copy NOA 1

 

i sent on February 18th 2017 .. received on February 21st

 

i called USCIS they said if i dont receive in 4-6 weeks call back ... they wont tell me my case number on phone

Would you consider calling them and ask if you can submit G-1145 at this point so to supplement your email / phone?

14 hours ago, Lora18 said:

Snail Mail. Still waiting for NOA2.

 

have you sent yours?

I did and got the email and letter so we just ignored the text because we cannot get it now anyways!

38 minutes ago, Dilorena said:

yes it is my second application  

It's up to the person. I don't see how the word ''toxic'' would apply to it, that's a little bit extreme. Some people want to be on the ''safe side'' and front load much as they have, others just comply with what's necessary, there is no right or wrong way in my opinion. Whatever gives you peace of mind and helps you through the process. 

 

So agreed there's no right or wrong and hopefully everyone gets the answer they're seeking for! My toxic as in wanting to read more and more what other people do and digging into the issue like unstoppable!

i have always wonder, if there will be anything other than RFE after NOA1, if not straight to the NOA2?

19 hours ago, Dilorena said:

although it might not seem necessary, it is a good idea. It doesn't hurt and it can actually improve your chances of avoiding a RFE or extra scrutiny during the interview process. It's funny because my first CR1 was accepted just with a marriage certificate and affidavit, but now we submitted evidence. With how things are going we didn't want to risk it! 

Wow so it's your 2nd application? It's somewhat toxic to keep reading on and on about what should be included and then eventually we tend to include more for the "just in case"!

46 minutes ago, jagrutrx said:

Yes it says you will receive hard copy of NOA 1  in 7-10 days,

Actaully i got that on 02/27/2016 in mail only.

 

I am thinking to send K3 application as well with all documents that I did not sent with I 130. so that they have all info there. and may avoid RFE on I 130.

 

Let me know if you see any important updates ( if Files moving fast) from Texas center.

 

Thanks,

Jagrut.

I still think calling them and send supplementary info will be easier and faster than filing a K-3...since you already have a case number they can refer to, and they can always add the info to your file.

1 hour ago, jagrutrx said:

Hi Thanks Nattie_Bry, MrChamploo and misshepburn for your valuable feedback

 

I will surely contact them but dont know the number to call and what is the address for TSC to send documents..

 

I have one question, did you or others has tried to file K3 as well,

 

I know K3 is non significance now a days but just in case I 130 get delayed.

 

Please guide and educate me,

THanks

 

 

What did they say in the email you received? did they say you will receive letter from mail in 7-10 days?

1 hour ago, TeamJH said:

Application was delivered to Phoenix Lockbox this past Tuesday and we received the text notification on Friday.
Unfortunately our petition is headed to Nebraska, which currently shows abysmal processing times. Hoping for the best, but was definitely disappointed to see where it ended up.

Good luck to everyone!!

Hey there! dont get disappointed as time line is different from case to case!!

I read threads of filers in 2016 to keep an idea in mind what status it is for others in my centre.

And we will all do this together!

Cheers!

3 hours ago, Happyfamily03 said:

Wow. Congratulation to you and everyone.

 

We mailed our apps to Chicago lockbox on Feb 15 and delivered on Feb 19. to date, no email or text yet as well. Usually how long does it take to receive NOA? Thanks. Hoping to get our NOA1 soon too

Hello!

Was back from Singapore this morning for Guns and Roses!

Good luck on getting the NOA1!!!

4 hours ago, jagrutrx said:

Hi Nattie_bry, Thanks, 

 

Yes you are right. I made mistake in typing here. i am february filer. PD is 02/16/2017.

 

I Sent them copy of marriage certificate with I 130 as proof.

 

But no other evidence like joint bank account, affidavit, photos, or insurance beneficiary. Hoping that they will ask all info during interview and not delay case by issuing the RFE.

I recently got married so not had all these proof.

 

Interesting thing is we have lots of similarities in our timeline. Its interesting. Lets update timely.

 

Want to know is it affect our case if we call TSC in advance without asking info. Have anyone did this before??

Thanks, Jagrut

 

 

 

 

Hey Jagrut yes we even got married on the same day what a coincident!!!

So FYI what i have submitted was:

-  the flight itineraries and photos when we travel together before we have married

- husband's mom and good friend (both US citizen) written affidavit letters explaining their knowledge of our marriage with a notary chop (please try to search online for a notarized affidavit letter sample)

- some photos when we got married or when we hang out with friends and families

Some other cases i read people submit:

- letters / emails when they communicate

- call logs / phone bills showing their contact

I think it is not a bad thing to call and ask questions because i read that some people actually find out they have missing info when they call, before they received the RFE so they can react quickly.

But i am sure there should be people you can ask in some other group who has did this before?

27 minutes ago, jagrutrx said:

Hi all, I sent out my I-130 application for my wife (in india) on January 15th 2017, received at Chicago on January 16th 2017.

 

Received email and Text about case number on 22nd January, 2017, Check cleared on 22nd January, 2017.

Case was assigned to Texas Service Center.

Priority Date was 02/16/2017.

 

Waiting for NOA-1, not received as of today. Will keep updates here.

 

People lets keep our timeline and status updated specially who are at same service center, so can estimates/expects something to hear back from USCIS..

 

I have one question:

 

• --> When I send I 130 i submitted everything required except the proof of bonafied marriage. Does any one has idea do we need to send it togehter. or it requires later during interview??
• Do they Send out RFE for that?
• What kind of proof it can be??
• When they ask for RFE, with NOA-1 or after that anytime.

Thanks,

Hello!

A little confusing here: You have received the email and text but not the actual NOA1 letter?Have you filed in January or February? (received date usually match with priority date)

As per instruction (see check list page of I-130 on VJ) you should send bona fide marriage AT THE VERY BEGINNING, which shall include: copy of marriage certificate, any proof of joint bank account / property / kids if any, affidavit of marriage from friends / family preferably from US citizen and better to be notarized too (templates can be found online). Photos and other relevant information such as insurance should also be sent.

That's what i prepared from all the readings on different wedsites and forums.

Maybe you can try calling TSC and ask if you can send those information as supplementary info package to your I-130?

I also read that sometimes they issues RFE but not until you call and check.

On ‎2‎/‎23‎/‎2017 at 10:50 AM, lazybones18 said:

Well i only get 3-4 weeks/year vacation so i will see her during that time ...

 

can she apply visit visa while her immigrant visa in process ?

 

she has a brother here studying in san francisco

I have seen people going there visiting on B-1 without a problem, i will go in July too. But i do not know about a new application.

Maybe others know better?

37 minutes ago, lazybones18 said:

I sent I130 package on Saturday 02/18/2017 .... mail received PHOENIX on 02/21/2017

 

waiting anxiously ... very sad to be separated from my wife after marriage

 

+ my wife from Pakistan and trump's policies making me super nervous

 

Life is gona suck this year ...

Dont worry we are on the same boat here!

 Can she come visit some time or can you go visit her?

Sent on 16th got email today!!! Texas it is!

6 hours ago, Yeonin said:

Yes the letter gets send to the petioner's address, I would suggest to ask a  familymember/friend to check his mailbox at home. Well it's been only 21 days since we've filed and the estimation time for adjudication is in may, so I'm also playing the waiting game lol. In the meantime you could start preparing the affidavit of support. Msheppburn has a good guideline I think a few pages back on this topic. 

Our wait starts today! Got email and says its TSC!! Thanks for your tips, will start preparing for AOS!

5 minutes ago, Yeonin said:

Well in my case they did, it's inconsistent how they work at the different service centers. But the letter is what you will need in the end, that's give you your exact priority date.

Ah so they will send a letter on top of the email and text? To petitioner's address right? How's your case going, and what can we do between NOA1 and NOA2?