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3 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

I'm not sure about visas.

ok thank you

15 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

Okay gotcha. Yeah it's really just best for all applicants and petitioners (for all categories) to accept immediately that they won't know anything until USCIS notifies them and it's gonna take as long as it takes. It ain't comfy for any of us.

 

LOL they don't explain much, to be honest. They insist on being super impenetrable. Sibling green card petitions can take up to ten years or more to process because of the wait times. Same thing if you're from certain countries. USCIS has a limit on how many green cards they issue to people from other countries. So for people from India or China, the wait times are outrageous (I think I saw it could be anywhere from 40-150 years?!). So basically, you have to wait out the years until your place in the line lands in a year where you're no longer cut off from the limit.

each country also has a certain amount of visas that are issued yearly too, right?

10 minutes ago, Illiria said:

This can come across as telling them not to post which is a violation of this message boards terms of service, it might not have been your intent but it could be interpreted as that.

 

For your own well-being fixating on other people’s timelines should be avoided, especially when the initial approval and getting to the US are two different things.

I had a question.  and the responses from two were down right rude.

 you're right, it is two different things and I'm learning that through out the process.   my question was solely based on USCIS case processing.  the website breaks us down into catergory. 

Just now, mushroomspore said:

Hmm, well the difference isn't that big and I don't believe USCIS "prioritizes" USC's over LPR's or vice versa. They have different teams taking care of different categories but it's not like the officers are being told, "Take care of the LPR applications before you start on USC ones." 

 

And as noted above, LPR's must wait for the PD to become current before their applications can even begin to be processed. Disclaimer: I don't know much about LPR applications because my spouse is a USC so that's all I really researched. But from what I understand, let's say LPR #1 files on 01/01/2018. On 01/01/2018, USCIS is actually now processing applications from 01/01/16. So it's estimated LPR #1 will have to wait until 01/01/2020 for their application to become current and they are have a visa available to be granted to them within the processing times above.

 

Compare that to a petition by USC #2 who files on 01/01/2018. USC #2 doesn't have to wait for their PD to become current so the entire process is done in about a year or so. So around 01/01/2019, they can expect their visa to be approved within the processing times above. 

 

In any case, LPR's go through a slightly different process and it's not worth trying to compare with the process for a USC petition. In my mind, not having to wait for your PD to become current is a big enough advantage that I'm willing to deal with a month or so of extra waiting time. It's USCIS. They finish their cases when THEY finish them. We're not privy to their inner workings so why bother trying to figure out a pattern or some divine design??

Thank you!!! the thing is on USCIS website when you check case processing time, this is not explained or broken down.  thank you for your time and intellect. 

1 minute ago, hellofromme said:

as geowrian explained, USC really do go faster, even if to you is doesnt seem like it. 

 

anyways, lots about USCIS is 'unfair' to many people. is it fair i see my fiance every couple of weeks and we own a house together, have a true LIFE together and have been together over 2 years but we have to sit in the same K1 line as someone who met some chick ONCE? nope, not in our book. but it is what it is. whining about it wont help. we still whine to each other about it, but online it wont do anything for anyone. 

good luck with your case, and waiting on line with others as well.  if you don't like my online post, please skip it.  good day to you.

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

To clarify it further, the I-130 is just step 1 in the process. When the I-130 gets approved has little impact on when a permanent resident gets the visa. the Priority Date (PD) is what dictates the soonest they can be eligible for the visa since visas for LPRs are limited per year.

 

As for I-130 processing timelines, generally USCs are approved sooner as well, but there is no requirement for USCIS to do so.

In general, I-130s for an LPR are sent to CSC right now. Not all, but most tend to go there. The wait there is typically over a year for them. Some do end up elsewhere due to varying circumstances beyond what anybody here would know, but we're talking exceptions to the rule (expedites? stars in alignment? who knows).

 

Edit: A quick timeline search on VJ shows only 3 I-130s for a spouse or minor child of an LPR sent to TSC since April.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=a&op2=d&op3=8&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=Texas Service Center&op66=All&op7=All&dfile=No&adv=

 I am currently waiting for a I-130 approval and I am feeling today a bit anxious.  the VJ timelines are just a hand full of people world wide making a petition.  Further more, there are people on VJ that started a timeline and do not go back to finish it.  Thank you Geowrian for the insights!  

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

LPRs have to wait for the PD on the I-130 to become current before they can proceed with the process. Immediate relatives of a USC have no wait for the PD to become current...it is current immediately.

So for a spouse, you're looking at 2-2.5 years for a visa for an LPR, and ~12-15 months for a USC.

perhaps 2-2.5 yrs in NVC stage, but in USCIS LPR have a 5-7 month for case processing time, while a USC has 6.5-8.5 waiting period. the difference is not much, but every day counts. 

My petition is currently in TSC.  I am an USC.  I do not want to come off judgmental, however, the case processing time for a permanent resident is shorter than that of an USC in Texas service center.  I have heard that a USC has priority.  Is this not true then?

48 minutes ago, Boricuba said:

Hey everyone. So my wife was approved! She received instructions on paying the USCIS immigrant fee and a sticker saying to go back to the Embassy to pick up her visa in 7 days. As of today, the CEAC page says visa has been issued and printed.

 

I'm a little confused though. Most people are picking up their visas within 1-3 days at a separate office called the CSRA document service center. Anybody have a clue as to why my wife needs to go directly to the Embassy to pick up hers?

Congratulations!! sorry I can not help  you with your question.  your journey is almost over.  what hostel did you stay at?

Hello All, I get these amazon ads while using my iphone to check this site all the time.  it is very annoying and I have to keep logging in and out.  anything can be done?

Hello boricuba and thank you for updated us. My case is still in USCIS. What service center was your petition in? Also can you share what hotel or hostel you stay at as a recommendation. Please update us after the interview. I would love to know how it all unfolds. Best of luck!

6 hours ago, bengveneracion said:

Any updates on your cases guys?

Nope, I'm April filer.  nothinggggggggggggggggggg

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https://www.uscis.gov/

I saw this article.  Immigrates can't catch a break.  And a word to "The Hill", USCIS stands for US citizenship and Immigration services.  NOT customs and immigration services.

I keep getting them too, has any admin found a solution to this?

Congratulations!! you bring me hope...best of luck on the next step

32 minutes ago, jabbal said:

Hi Friends,

 

just checking, I applied for my spouse in April and received On April 26, 2018, we received your Form I-130.

Didn't received any update after that.

So just opening this topic, if anybody who applied in April, and received any update from USCIS ?

 

Thanks for your reply.

I am also an April 2018 filer.  I have not received any update since my NOA1.  I'm hoping by October we may hear back.  The link another member replied to you is very useful.  I also go to https://www.uscis.gov/ for processing time.  good luck  

Hello Everyone,

I'm also a April filer CR1 visa!  At this time we've been "patiently" waiting for about 3 months.  I'm hoping to hear something from TSC in another 3 or 4 months.  I've seen a lot of cases have been approved in 6 months.  I've been feeling anxious lately, you know, thinking ahead.  Hubby is from Cuba and because our embassy is not giving out visas in Havana, he has to travel to Guyana for his interview.  In short, I have a lot of preplanning to do.  Wishing you all the best of luck!!

2 hours ago, Yani84 said:

The payment for immediate relative and family preference applications (processed on the basis of an approved I-130, I-600 or I-800 petition) is currently $325 and you will not have to make the payment in Guyana. Once your case is approved it will be sent to NVC and you will receive instructions to make payment online through The Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). More info on the process here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html#6

Thank you! 

Is the payment of $265 for fiancé or for spouses as well??

thank you!! anything else that you find out, please please share xo

hey everyone, I'm new to this, so bare with me.   I have a very long way to go. still waiting for my I-130 to be approved. received date April 2018.  USCIS and visajourney provide two different dates of processing time, which is only two month difference. but not to sure which is accurate.  Hubby will eventually have to travel to Guyana and of course I'm filled with a thousand questions.  Anyone still waiting on the first step to be approved?