SaraJones

Hey everyone!  Just checking in, I know it's been a little while.  I have been in a huge transition as I moved from Belize back to the US to re-establish myself here and wait for this process to be over!  My husband plans to come for a visit soon but then he will go back to Belize until approved.  I just want to tell everyone visiting their spouses that I hope you enjoy that time to the fullest!  Those of you emerging into the NVC stage, stay focused and positive.  It is another step of a lot of paperwork and of course more waiting but being out of the I-130 stage is a blessing.  Those of you waiting for NOA2, I feel for you and I know this is a trying time.  However I know NOA2 has to be coming for you soon and when it does, enjoy the celebration!  This process is not for the weak at heart.  Most people have no idea what we are enduring to make this happen.  They just think it is "easy" because you are married.  We know the truth but we also know that we are doing this for the right reasons and that one day we will look back and say wow, I remember repeatedly checking my status every five minutes on the USCIS site or I remember spending all night reading Visa Journeys blogs because people there were the only ones who "got it".  Anyways, continued wishes for the best of luck in this crazy process as we all look forward to that sweet reward. 

***** Moving from Bringing Family to CR-1 spousal visa forum ******
 
It is normal to be worried and stressed, but you are still well within normal procesing times.  Keep in mind that from filing to interview, it currently takes 12-14 months so you have some time to go.

It's always helpful in communication here to be as accurate as possible.  I take it you filed the petition by mailing it to either Chicago or Phoenix, and it was sent to Nebraska Service Center.  You did not file it with the service center directly.  Nowadays, 4 months would be fast petition approval for an I-130.  5 - 7 months has been normal for about three years, but I'm seeing a few approved in 4 months from time to time.  
 
Now is the time to start preparing for the next phase of the process, so you know what to do AFTER the petition is approved.

Please fill in your timeline!
 

 
Two months is nothing. It usually takes at least up to four months and can take even longer. If you fill in your timeline, you will get estimated NOA2 dates based on your NOA1 and the service center processing your petition.