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5 hours ago, Dafnema said:

I’m from Peru too! I only just started with Feb 2nd And I know it will take a while but I’m hoping everything moves along. Already did fingerprints so now the waiting game begins... keep us posted on your case. Good luck

 

Cool!  Yes, I will definitely post updates, how long it takes for case to close at NVC.  I'm working on taxes so I can submit application and affadavit of support next week.  Then have to wait for NVC to close case and forward to consulate for appointment.  My husband is the one from Peru. Can't wait to get to the end!!  My lawyer said the waiver is the hard part, so sending good wishes your way!

3 hours ago, Michigan248 said:

 

 

I got the approval today in the mail❤️ Dated 2/7/19. Not updated in website yet. A long 15 month wait but we are so close to the finish line. 

Congratulations!  what a crazy long wait! I'm so glad you got approved!  Now just waiting and waiting ...

1 hour ago, spoler said:

So looks like USCIS do not notify NVC from filed waiver anymore?!...they just notify NVC with final decision. I have similar situation like you. 5 months and USCIS still did not send email to NVC from my filed waiver..They are overloaded. USCIS page said, 3rd quarter they have 15,985 waiver and approved only 5,798. Denied 409. Pending case end of 3rd quarter 39,728... 

Hello where did you get the stats ? - "USCIS page said, 3rd quarter they have 15,985 waiver and approved only 5,798. Denied 409. Pending case end of 3rd quarter 39,728... "

Which USCIS page?

Thanks

On 12/18/2018 at 1:22 PM, Clarebear101 said:

Yes, NVC informed me this morning that only USCIS can inform them of the filed 601a petition.  I called USCIS and was transferred to a “Level 2” agent who put a service request in for me.  I am to receive a “Notice of Action” in the mail in 2-3 weeks on USCIS’ DECISION as to whether or not they will fulfill my request. If approved, then they will notify the NVC of my petition (which I filed In September 2018).  Absolutely ridiculous. I have my NVC documents ready to be submitted, but certainly won’t do so until either I have notice from NVC that USCIS contacted them, or notice of a 601a approval. 

I filed 8/10, Biometric 9/11, and got email 11/7 that NVC got notice of my 601a waiver. 

So it takes ~3 months for USCIS to inform NVC about 601a waiver.

Also, December is a nogo for processing at USCIS, based on noticing last year very little is processed in December by USCIS, while waiting for I130 approval (in the end took 10 months). USCIS as well as NVC are likely on holiday so less is processed.  Maybe add 1/2 month delay for December processing.

So may take up to ~3 1/2 months for USCIS to inform NVC about 601a waiver (delay in December processing)

Note - I'm no expert.  This is just my observation of patiently waiting for my USCIS petitions to get approved.  I pretty much sign off in December, as agonizing every day about getting approved just dulls my holiday spirit.

My 601a is at Potomac, with no stats on how long it takes for 601a processing yet. 

Nebraska stats is 6.5 months to 8.5 months 

I'll probably start checking more after 7 months.  Of course it's always in the back of my mind. It sucks that something could absolutely devastate your life and your at the mercy of the USCIS officer who adjudicates your case. 

Clarebear101, hope NVC is notified soon about your case, and hope this helps!

8 hours ago, LUIS H. said:

Gracias, unos estan tomando 3 meses y otros mucho mas, no se a que se deba. yo soy de Peru. solo se puede esperar.

I am also at Potomac and country is Peru.  My dates are submitted 8/10, biometrics 9/11 .

I've got a little longer than you to wait, but still have not seen many cases from Potomac.  Let's keep in touch, hopefuly we will get approved soon! Ingrid

22 hours ago, Jookjook22 said:

Just got approval notice.

 

I-601A received 4/02/18

Biometrics 5/02/18

Approval 12/04/18 but only recieved it today in mail. Website still only says fingerprint fee recieved.

 

I have informed delivery from USPS which sends pictures of every letter I am going to recieve every day. I have checked it for the past 8 months just waiting for the day where I would see a USCIS letter. I saw the letter this morning and was terrified all day. I was so worried we would get denied. I'm so happy that we got approved.

 

My wife is still in removal proceedings so we will have to terminate that case first, but it seems like it'll be smooth sailing from here on out.

 

Congratulations!  How do you turn on the service for USPS to send pictures of every letter I am going to receive every day?

Based on your timeline I've got about 4 more months to wait.  What service center was your I601A at?

You also asked about interview dates..they do vary by country.  Mine will be Peru and I have no idea how long it takes. 

2 hours ago, Alejandra Q said:

Hi all, 

 

Update: I sent my waiver packet on July 11th, Biometrics 8/24 and was approved 10/24 I just received my approval notice.

 

Also, the Potomac Service Center was where they reviewed my paperwork.

Congratulations, you're a month ahead of me, so thrilled you got such a fast approval!  Hope mine is the same. 

This is the first Potomac approval I've seen, I'm sure there are others?  Anyone else with 601a approved at Potomac?

3 hours ago, spoler said:

Did you get biometric appointment?

@following I have same time line @Nebraska.

Yes it is Sept 11th in SF, CA.

Update - got biometric appt Sept 11, ~ 1 month from receipt # for 601a, @ Potomac

Finally got receipt date for 601a waiver for my husband, @ Potomac

Sent I-601A:  8/7/2018

Receipt Date: 8/10/2018

Check Cashed: 8/16/2018

Mailed Postmark from Potomac to CA: 8/20/18

Received in mail: 8/23/2018

Based on looking through posts, expect biometrics appointment around Sept 10. Then we wait.  Anyone else at Potomac?  Very little on I601a processing times for Potomac yet?