I don't think so, I was following some Nov and Dec cases earlier and the approval time seemed to be random. Although I noticed some cases with fast approval also applied for K3 visa (i did too). It could be possible that the officers started to work on K3 and then pulled out the I130. I got the notice for both on the same day.
I guess it doesn't hurt to call USCIS, esp if you have a valid reason for getting the visa faster.
Approved today! NOA1 Jan 19. Got a RFE earlier this month for proof of my husband's name change. RFE was approved 2 weeks after it was submitted. Good luck to everyone here !!
Approved today! NOA1 Jan 19. Got a RFE earlier this month for proof of my husband's name change. RFE was approved 2 weeks after it was submitted. Good luck to everyone here !!
Approved today! NOA1 Jan 19. Got a RFE earlier this month for proof of my husband's name change. RFE was approved 2 weeks after it was submitted. Good luck to everyone here !!
Hey guys -- I filed back in September, but I wanted to pass along some info to help you prep for the next steps while you wait for your NOA2. I originally posted this in the September I-130 group, but the info hasn't changed
Ok September filers! Since September is drawing to a close, and most of us have received our NOA1’s – I thought I’d create a short guide to get folks thinking about what they’ll need to prep for the next stages at the NVC. I welcome your additions/edits to make this better!!
NOTE: This is NOT a comprehensive NVC guide – there are other parts of this site dedicated to that topic and I’d encourage you to check out those boards too. The focus here is on what you can do to prep for the NVC while you wait for your NOA2.
As you know the wait time between your NOA1 and NOA2 at the USCIS is typically the longest part of the process. It helps to get things ready and familiarized with what comes next while you have plenty of time.
misshepburn’s Waiting for your NOA2 Guide
1. Double check to make sure your duplicate copy of your recently mailed i-130 package is in order. You will want to have copies of everything you sent to USCIS (in case they lose anything) plus the originals. Remember this file is part of what the non-USC spouse will be taking to their interview.
2. Create a profile with USCIS and add your case to it.
Link is here: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/showSplash.do
3. If you have a smart phone, you may want to download the “USCIS Case Tracker” app from Apple app store or Android store – this will help you easily track your case. A popular Apple version is by Stephen Aldous.
4. If you and your spouse live apart, and/or haven’t been married very long, keep maintaining your Skype/Whatsapp/Facetime/call etc. logs that you sent with your i-130. In the interview the case officer may ask the non-USC spouse for additional documentation to prove an ongoing relationship. Its good to have this info ready to go if needed.
5. The USC and joint sponsor (if you are using one) can go ahead and request tax transcripts from the IRS. They take about 1-2 weeks to get in the mail. The USC can also collect an employment letter; pay stubs, and fill the i-864.
6. See how long it will take to get police certificates (and what your country-specific expiration date might be) in the non-USC’s country. A lot of folks recommend waiting to request these until your application has spent a few months in the processing center, or once you get your NOA2. It doesn't hurt to check into this early though, find out what documents you need to request and how long it will take to get them.
7. Have the non-USC spouse check to see what vaccines they have documentation for and what they might be missing. It’s easier to get these done ahead of time rather than at the last minute during your medical evaluation – some vaccines need multiple doses over several months, which could also waste more time when you are almost at the end of the process!
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/vaccinations.html
8. Read the NVC process guide on VJ at least 3 times! Read it, print it out, read it again, and again! There are many good tips.
http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process
Read/review: “James’ shortcuts” and/or “LingChe Shortcuts” both are older VJ documents, but still good.
9. Preview the DS-260 here: https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/DS-260%20Exemplar.pdf
This will be filled out from the perspective of the non-USC spouse. Make sure you have all of this info ready to fill in when you reach the NVC.
10. Familiarize yourself with the supporting document guidelines from the State Department:
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html
Please let me know if you have any suggestions for edits/additions!! Thanks guys!
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