Stefi

Just now I received email from NVC, cases were received, NVC Case Number and Invoice ID number provided to log into CEAC.

This morning I got a notification " Case was sent to Department of State " for both  applications.

I don't think you should worry. My parents i-130 were approved 1/3/23,  online I see the same  Case Closed for both applications ( must be a new thing). I haven't received the letter in mail yet, only saw the PDF on my account.

My parents I -130's are approved! Its amazing how they were approved the same day, one was processed in California and the other in Texas.   

I just find out my parents applications are in two different centers, one in California and the other in Texas.

17 hours ago, MR1989 said:

Hello, can anyone please confirm what type of evidences or documents you have uploaded with form I-130 for the parents?  Thanks in advance for response

Along with my parents I -130,  I have  attached my Naturalization Certificate, US passport, my Birth Certificate along with English translation, my marriage certificate( to reflect the name changed), my parents marriage certificate along with English translation  and my father's previous divorce decree.

10 minutes ago, Jeniafrench said:

Oh wow...  I wonder if it's because of the different Service Center or something else.

Thanks! How soon did they start actively reviewing it?

And which service center?

 

 

I am not sure if it's generic message or has something to do with the Service Center. Potomac current processing time is 10-13 months.

 Filed for both parents 03/12/22, both applications are in Potomac Service Center. Same day got notification applications are actively reviewed.  

On 6/23/2021 at 9:15 AM, Irza said:

Thank you.

 

Here is an update on my own case:

 

I have been planning to go back home for a long time, which is still not finalized yet.

And today I got an email "Interview scheduled" exactly in the middle of my planned travel dates!

For July 30th!

It is a good sign for California as the processing times are all 15-19 months. And this gonna be 10-11 months for me.

 

But I need help regarding rescheduling interview appointment, anyone who had rescheduled please share your experiences?

 

What is a "good reason" to request rescheduling?

When (approx.) the new appointment will be rescheduled ?(How many months or week after the existing appointment?)

 

Thank you

From my experience i  would not suggest rescheduling interview or oath. I had my interview 06/22 and i could have taken the oath the same day, however i am traveling in July and getting passport in such a short time is almost impossible . The officer suggested to leave the oath for after i come back from my trip. I saw him writing with red pen, oath ceremony after July 22nd. Happy with big relief that  i could still travel, went home. Next day i got an email, Oath ceremony scheduled for July 7th  🤦‍♀️. I called Uscis to see what my options would be, so either i had to attend the ceremony on the 7th or reschedule.   At that point i decided to keep the oath on the 7nd. As of my trip, i was so lucky to find out about Passport agency where u can get a Urgent passport  if u are traveling within 72 hours. I was able to get appointment in Philadelphia. So long story short, i am taking the oath on the 7th, and on  the 9th go to get my passport.  Has been a very stressful week.  They can't tell u when the new interview will be scheduled, all they say is, when it comes available. I know someone who applied   back in January 2020, interview was scheduled for June 2020, however due to Covid, they cancelled the interview.  He is still waiting interview to be rescheduled. 

2 hours ago, MrsP2010 said:

Wooo congrats! I too got approved and took the oath. Got my passport appt booked for tomorrow. Yeaaaahhhh!

Congratulations 🇺🇸

1 hour ago, pdx751 said:

Congrats to everyone who had successful interviews in the last few days and weeks !

 

General question...especially to ppl applying under the 5-year PR rule

 

What additional docs did you take to your interview , aside from the docs already submitted with your application?

I applied under the 3 year rule, the officer asked only for the interview letter, my DL and my green card, nothing else. I brought the original documents with me.  Bring IRS transcript just in case. 

I got approved. I could have taken the oath today, however since I am traveling and won't be able the get the passport on time, the officer suggested to take the oath when I come back. The interview  was super easy, the officer was very friendly. Got the first 6 questions right. The reading sentence was " Who lives in the White House?" And I had to write The President lives in the White House.

Good luck to everyone!

8 hours ago, MrsP2010 said:

Ohhh is that a thing? I thought they'd stopped doing them? I really want same day so I can be a citizen for July 4th.

As far as I know they still do it, as long as your office offers same day oath. Also morning interviews have higher chance of getting it done same day.

8 hours ago, ImmiGeek said:

You may be right 90% but, you can request the officer if you get a chance of the same day Oath. If you have any narrow opportunity of Oath starting time OR if Oath is slightly delayed, they MAY squeeze you in. All you need to do is to SHOW/Express your interest at an earliest possible opportunity with the officer.

Honestly it doesn't have to be the same day. I have a trip from July 15-22. Any day before would work for me. When I made plans for the trip, I got a ticket with option to change the date( in case the interview or the oath is scheduled around that time). However with the airlines starting canceling flights, I got an email,the flight was no longer available. So I had to change the date, and they would let me do it 7 days before or after the original date. So now I can't make another change🙄  If I get approve today, I will explain the situation and ask if there is any way to have it done before the trip. I really don't like to go through rescheduling, I know will take a long time.

7 minutes ago, MrsP2010 said:

11:30 Central time. You?

2 pm, which means I won't have the  same day oath.

3 minutes ago, MrsP2010 said:

Best of luck for tomorrow - I have mine too! 

Thank you , same to you! I will keep u updated. What time is your interview?

16 minutes ago, Emmsan said:

Mine says 13 months but my interview is already scheduled for June. I'd take number with a grain of salt  

Same, interview scheduled for June 22nd, estimated time is 13 months.

2 minutes ago, Savva said:

Oh! Finally some one with good news! Congratulations!!!

Thank you!

Just got an email, interview scheduled for June 22nd 🤗

1 hour ago, palindrome7 said:

Passed my interview today! Also received an update online that oath ceremony will be scheduled.

From Florida. 

 

Good luck to you all! 

Congrats, did u receive an  email when they scheduled your interview, or they only updated online? 

Just checked my account, and saw a pdf notice for BIOMETRIC REUSED dated 04/18. Woohoo, one step closer. 

16 minutes ago, yoh said:

My status did not change, it's still the 'document received'. What I got was a notification of biometric reuse. You can see it in your uploaded documents tab in your uscis account, if you applied yours online. You won't see it if you use the case tracker. Also, they will send you a mail.

 

My completion time stats last January was also September, now they changed it back to November. 

I checked,no update yet. My completition time initially was November 2021, then changed to September 2021. I got excited  when I saw Baltimore office started updating the cases 🙂. 

52 minutes ago, yoh said:

I also received a biometric reuse notification yesterday from the documents tab in my uscis account. 

Estimated completion is November 2021 (bummer! lol), local office is at Baltimore, MD.

I haven't got update since I received the first NOA. My estimated completion time is September (7 months). Baltimore office.

On 11/13/2020 at 2:01 PM, pdx751 said:

I wouldn't be disheartened,  Stefi

The estimated wait time does not seem to have anything to do with actual processing time as another applicant informed .

She applied in early MAY 2020. Got NOA in a week. Estimated processing time was 6 mos (Dec 2020). But she's not even gotten her biometrics scheduled yet

 So I guess , like every other USCIS application type, we need a crystal ball for this one too !

Right,honestly all i wanted was to avoid fee increase. 

21 hours ago, pdx751 said:

Hi Stefi, Does your estimated case completion time display as 6 months? I also saw that the IOE notice was sent out the next day. I guess one good thing about applying online is that you get receipt confirmation immediately and do not have to worry about your packet getting lost/mishandled.

Finally the estimated time appeared and is 12 months 🤦‍♀️. Waiting time shows 4 days.