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9 hours ago, Hien2610 said:

The new update, F2b 8- Feb- 2011  had an interview date 5-Mar-2018. I'm very happy. Good luck everybody!!!

Congrats!!! Good luck!

37 minutes ago, Abimbola said:

We just got a confirmation that our case has been completed and will be sent to the Nigerian embassy for interview appointment, how long will it take for us to get an interview date?.Anyone experienced it before?

Hi Abimbola, Congrats! Since you don't have your Timeline complete, it is not easy for us to answer you quickly.

I saw from other posts you replied that you are a F3 beneficiary with a Priority Date from October 5th, 2005. The interviews depend on the Visa Bulletin, which for February is at Nov 15, 2005. If your case was completed, you should be contacted soon, if not, call your embassy to be sure they schedule it.

47 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

Um hm, I'm very concerned about my noa2 too! I received noa1 right after filing! Bu no response from USCIS since then! And sorry for being such an annoying person. But I've questions

Where can I look for approvals and details. :? 

You can always find the official details at: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do

However, I would recommend for you to check the statistics here at Visa journey,  to have more information.

At Chicago, USCIS average is 8 months. VisaJourney's statistics show that some cases have taken 3 months, most around 6 to 8, and some has taken up to 11 months. So, there's a lot of chance your case might be done sooner that way.

41 minutes ago, Sal11 said:

Um hm, I'm very concerned about my noa2 too! I received noa1 right after filing! Bu no response from USCIS since then! And sorry for being such an annoying person. But I've questions

Where can I look for approvals and details. :? 

Hi! My PD is Dec 19th, 2016. If you are at the California Service Center, it is taking a lot of time. I received only my NOA1, waiting for NOA2 after 1 year and 1 month.

In my opinion, Naturalization could get you two together, and if he can gather the money for the fees, it will be worthed every day that you are with him instead of apart. And, of course, he could have some extra perks in the future as a citizen.

Edit:

*Biologically her daughter*

16 minutes ago, OluwaseunA said:

Hello all,

I want to see if i can mail in my wife and daughter's petition tomorrow,

Just a quick question before i send it.

If i file for my wife, is it required that i file for my 1.5 year old daughter or will the same application cover both of them.

i.e my daughter as derivative.

thanks.

Both can be on the same application if she is biologically your daughter.

She must be added in your wife's i130 as derivative.

Remember to file for e-notification! It's free.

Still no update on the processing times, the latest approval I have heard of is from Nov 4th, 2016. Hope we get good news soon.

7 minutes ago, Peteddy said:

 

Waooo... thanks alot for the prompt response. My family arent in USA. Please one other thing, the two letters i have received i mean i1797 notice, the only name on the letters is my wife name. My son name isnt on it. I did include his name in the i130. I dont know why his name not on the letter. 

My guess is that only hers appears because he is a derivative applicant, with your wife being the principal. If you included him on the i-130.

Actually, I found this same topic on this forum, and this response is really helpful: (It is for a fiancee beneficiary, but I believe it applies to your case also)

On 7/7/2012 at 1:47 PM, JimVaPhuong said:

You didn't petition for the children. You petitioned for their mother. The approved petition makes her children eligible to apply for derivative visas. The reason the consulate usually wants to see the children listed on the petition is because they want proof that the petitioner is aware that the children exist, and acknowledges by this that they know the children will be eligible to apply for derivative visas.

The children submit their visa applications at the same time your fiancee submits hers. There should be instructions in packet 3 for derivatives. The consular process for K2's is usually the same as for K1's, but the forms and documents required are usually a little different.

42 minutes ago, Peteddy said:

Hi Ppl, i am a green card holder and july 4th 2018 will be my 5th year in usa.

Also, congrats on your almost 5 years. If later you apply for Citizenship, your son will become citizen with you if he has less than 18 years old, and is already living in the U.S. by the time you become a citizen. (Not relevant right now, but important to keep in mind in the future).

26 minutes ago, Peteddy said:

Hi Ppl, i am a green card holder and july 4th 2018 will be my 5th year in usa. I filed i130 for my wife and son oct 2016. I got the 1797 notice that it was received. Jan 2nd, 2018, it was approved. Please am kind of new here family, what is expected of me to do next? I called uscis last week to find out about my case, the lady i spoke with said they are yet to receive my package.  Anybody point me the right direction as to how to get my self prepared, info to digest upon, how to go about next phase etc. Thanks folks

Hi Peteddy, 

First of all, Welcome to the forum. Second of all, Congratulations on the approval! 

I imagine your wife and son are in another country, what would come next is the NVC stage, first of all you would receive a welcome letter. You must prepare yourself for the fees you have to pay and the documents you have to submit. Basicaly it has 4 steps: Choosing an agent, paying fees, submitting your documents, and getting an interview. However, it will take some time, and your interview will only be assigned when the Priority Date becomes current. You can learn all about it here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/after-petition-approved/begin-nat-visa-center.html

And also in the VJ's guide: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

This is if your wife and son are outside the U.S., if they are in the US, then it would have to be via Adjustment of Status. 

18 hours ago, Gamboli said:

Today is the anniversary of my PD  

We get it, it's an anniversary all of us would rather have it already with our GC.

My wife and I now reached the 1 year, 1 month and 1 week milestone, and still not even a response from the i-130. It's just absurd.

52 minutes ago, NEPRICAN said:

Does it really takes this long for i-130 to be approved?

Hi! December 2016 filer here, and USCIS have not contacted us ever again, and our status is "Received". So, yes, it is taking that long at the California Service Center, since your receipt number starts with WAC, that means you are in it too.

The most recent approval I have heard of is at Nov 4th, 2016, it was yesterday I heard about it. It is not fair, but right now you have to be patient.

They are more likely to move forward when the filing date moves forward, so let's hope that happens on the March 2018 Visa Bulletin.

6 minutes ago, geowrian said:

You cannot AOS if you are not in status*. You would need to complete consular processing abroad.

*Exceptions apply for IRs of a USC and a couple other unique circumstances, but not for LPR petitioners.

 

The issue is you will incur a 10 year bar once you leave the US. You don't accrue unlawful presence until you turn 18, but since you're 19 now, you have 1+ year of unlawful presence and will trigger the 10 year bar.

What about the "following to join benefits" with form I-824 ?

9 minutes ago, jesusmbp said:

I'm sorry, I'll admit that I didn't word that correctly. I'm not outside of the US and I haven't been outside of the US since I was 12, I overstayed my tourist visa, I didn't really have a choice since I was 12.

My priority date for my interview is February 8 2016, which will be up to date starting next month. 

I would suggest for you to get a lawyer to know your options, unless your parents become U.S. Citizens, you don't qualify for Adjustment of Status as a Immediate Relative that overstayed, and I don't know all the options and possibilities you have, so you would be better if you get some legal help on the matter. I'm sorry.

You're welcome, remember that is just the way I personally would do it. Please keep us updated on how everything goes if you decide to submit it. And send copies, keep the originals.

However, I would like to know what Hypnos thinks about it, since he made a really good point before

12 hours ago, Hypnos said:

Your response to their NOID needs to rebut all of the allegations made against you. And on top of that, you should submit every piece of evidence you have that attests to a good faith marriage.

Hi, I think you have to clarify something before answering. You say "they are trying to bring me in" so you are outside US, right? 

Because, almost at the end you also say "I've been studying in this country since I was 12" 

That is very ambiguous and open to interpretation whether you are inside the US or not. And please fill the information on your profile and Timeline, so we can have a little background on your Country, Priority Date, etc.

When you say your interview is supposed to be in February, do you have a interview date already?

Oh, and also, maybe if you have already received mail where she lives, even when you two are not physically together. I think that would help, I guess.

I like the idea of an essay together with the supporting evidence, neatfully delivered.

Maybe it is a problem of jurisdiction for USCIS to deal with that as two separate addresses, because it could be another field office involved, who knows.

But, two things I think you should take into consideration from LandX's experience. First, if you feel like you need to, look for legal advice and support, you indeed have 30 days to answer from the date they inform you there, but that's not a lot of time. And, if already some days have passed, then it's even less. And if you have to file everything again, you will spend more money again.

Just now, RueBlueBird said:

Yes, although we lacking a lot of evidence since we didn't live together, that will be different after May 2018 when I'll graduate and we will share a joint residence. About "Should try to create a strong case for your marriage" are you perhaps suggesting that we should cancel the current petition and wait after a year to build up more after we've moved in together? 

You know here we are as people in similar situation, and not as legal counsel, and without knowing to the fullest your personal situation.

However, I would like to think that you can respond to this NOID and come out successfully on the other side, because if you have a strong relationship, it is bound to be shown somewhere. Remember we don't know everything from your personal situation, so I will explain as if it were my situation, and I had to respond to a NOID

I would do it in three parts: 1. Why are we apart, 2. what kind of bond you have beyond the distance, and 3. what are the future plans to be together again.

1. Explanation on how my wife and I met, and got married, support with old photos, before marriage, and after. And why we are apart right now, showing the registration to college, and a copy of an official document from her work, such as W2, or pay stub, that shows the address.

2. Then I'll show the evidence on how we keep our bond strong beyond the distance, telephone records, if she had sent me any money, I would show the transaction statement, if she had to take a plane to visit me, or I had to take a train to visit her, I would attach a copy of the ticket, any trip we did together, and how I am on her car insurance policy, even when we still don't live together, as well as the joint bank account we have, explaining the intention we had when we opened that bank account (savings, retirement, investments, health fund, college fund, a budget for traveling abroad), and why it has been forgotten.

3.Our plan together, a quote from a car insurance company (if not already on the insurance), and an explanation that we chose that living with her there after your study is what you two have planned because *insert reason here* (closer to her family, job market, area to raise a family, etc). And what steps have been taken to make that a reality later.

7 minutes ago, RueBlueBird said:

They provide us 30 days to rebut the NOID and to submit any additional evidence in support of the visa petition. They don't specifically request anything, just point out the lack of mutual address on our driver's license and a joint bank account without many activities which - raise the question of a bona fide marriage. 

In my opinion, you should try to create a strong case for your marriage. You are saying your marriage is bona fide, meaning, real.

The forum discussion that you quoted is appropiate, and that was the point I was going to tell you, more than a letter or an essay, USCIS works with evidence. There they mention about USCIS mentioning cases related to your. Does your NOID have this?

7 hours ago, RueBlueBird said:

I need advice on what I should say in the letter.  

First of all, hi.

Please let us know what they requested on the NOID, so we can better help you with more accurate suggestions. Second, depending on what they told you, you might need more than a letter, if you still have time don't just send a letter to answer fast to them, but wait until you can build something stronger.

13 minutes ago, Umang Shukla said:

Please provide the location of your USCIS field office where you did your biometrics. Most likely that same office will schedule your interview.

His profile says Hialeah, FL. Which was taking 7 months with AOS as of Oct 31st.

Shutdown circus is over (for now).

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Actually, I think you're right. The requirement to concurrently file remains as stated above. However, one permitted action to concurrently file is "If an immigrant visa number is immediately available", which is where I believe this falls.

Yeah, but it wouldn't be concurrently, it would be "while a i-130 is pending" but with a PD current to file. In time present it would be people before Nov 01, 2016, right? (Since Chart B is used for AOS)

26 minutes ago, Umang Shukla said:

USCIS Processing times tables are not updated this month? It still shows dates as of Oct 31 2017.

Yeah, USCIS is getting lazier at updating Processing Time tables.

They used to show the cases being processed two months ago, and to update it around the day 10 each month, but on December they dragged it to 3 months, since they didn't publish until the 26th. Let's hope they update it on the 26th also this month, at least we would get some kind of update.

Oct 31 times were published originally on Dec 26th, 2017, and again "updated" on Jan 5th only to delete "I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Based on TPS for Haiti" which was at June 2, 2017, but was then erased.

Older Processing Time tables can be found at AILA.org

3 hours ago, geowrian said:

You must meet the requirements to file for AOS. AOS of a family preference category is based on an approved I-130. The latest I-485's wording doesn't make this as clear as it was in the past, but the underlying requirement is unchanged.

 

It's different for an immediate relative of a USC in that you can concurrently file the I-130 and I-485 (even if the I-485 is sent after the I-130 but before approval of it).

Some info on concurrent filing: https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/concurrent-filing-form-i-485

Yeah, that was my friend's position, however, later I checked the i485 instructions and says: "If a visa is immediately available, applicants filing under a family-based preference immigrant category do not have to wait until Form I-130 is approved to file Form I-485". Therefore, I think if its current to file, you shouldn't have any problem.