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Any updates?!

Biometrics were just completed and status changed to USCIS reviewing case. 

I submit my application I-130, September 17, 2023.
NOA1: September 17, 2023.
case actively under review.
my progress time It says estimated time 4 weeks to make the decision.
 
 
 

When you go to your account click on “Case Status” there will be a drop down menu. Click on “MyProgress” and it will tell you the estimated time to decision.
 
This is on the phone version of the website. You can see it on the computer version as well, just check for myProgress next to where it says Case Status.
 
Hope this helps
 
 

I applied for my mother August 28.
I received the NOA1 and 2 days later it said the case was being actively reviewed by USCIS.
The estimated time is 4 weeks *fingers crossed*

embassy needs to notify u when they have an interview scheduled
meanwhile ,   get the needed criminal report and have it translated into English 
have all your sudanese documents translated into English as they plus the originals in that language will be needed for the interview
since your embassy has no special instructions for the spousal interview ,  check the USCIS site to know all documents needed
 
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Supplemental/appt letter_checklist for interview.pdf
 
and to next question always asked "No,  u can not schedule the medical exam till u get the notice for the interview and the document to take to the dr"

your file now is with the consulate or embassy and they will look at the paperwork you submitted during the interview.
You will not receive a DQ email from NVC as the file is no longer with them.
Good luck with the interview

Post is the embassy
 

My husband’s case got expedited without me requesting one may 3. My lawyer told me it can take 2 weeks through 3 months. But yes it’s near!! Congrats! We have waiting for years  

Good morning guys, its midnight here in Chicago. Just got the Approval email from NVC, so finally the saga for me is over. I wish you all the luck to all of you and I hope you get the same DQ as well! 

This is amazing news congrats!
We're almost in the same position
1st submission Aug 22nd
NVC RFE Nov 17th
2nd submission Nov 20th
 
I'm hoping we get some news by the end of the week *fingers crossed*

Dq’Ed today.
1st Submission: 18 Aug 21 
NVC request add. Docs : 12 Nov 21
2nd Submission: 13 Nov 21
Glory be to God. Let’s keep on praying and have a relationship with God. You are next if you reading this. 

Hello
I was looking for this in the NVC forum 😅
I initially submitted in August and in November I was asked to resubmit a document
So my resubmission date is Nov 20th
 
Waiting to hear some good news soon

A little background for our NVC stage
1st submission: Aug 22, 2021
Initial review: Nov 20, 2021
We were asked to reupload 2021 tax transcript for joint sponsor. All other docs were accepted. But I've been noticing that they're taking THREE MONTHS to review cases now and that is a long time so I contacted my senator's office and they got all the files they needed by Dec 20th, 2021.
Has anyone expedited through their senator's office recently? How long did it take to get the case reviewed/sent to the embassy/DQ'ed?
I just want to know what sort of time frame we're looking at here.
 
Any info will be helpful

Okay I feel like there has been a misunderstanding
 
I know the entire IR1 visa process takes 1-2 years. I'm complaining about the NVC stage in the process. It used to be a couple of weeks and now it's up to 3 months for a resubmission of 1 document. I also know that to expedite you need to have legitimate reasons, which I do.
1. I (the petitioner) have a health condition that requires me to travel back to the US by the end of January at the latest (I am now with my husband abroad) and I need my husband to be able to travel with me for physical assistance throughout the trip.
2. My husband recently got laid off from his job, so we're going through a financial hardship at the moment.
3. The country we are in is not really safe at the moment with a lot of civil unrest and violence. Even the US embassy's website has a big "DO NOT TRAVEL TO" warning due to this.
 
All of this is documented. My main issue is my health condition otherwise I wouldn't have filed for the expedite.

A little background for our NVC stage
1st submission: Aug 22, 2021
Initial review: Nov 20, 2021
We were asked to reupload 2021 tax transcript for joint sponsor. All other docs were accepted. But I've been noticing that they're taking THREE MONTHS to review cases now and that is a long time so I contacted my senator's office and they got all the files they needed by Dec 20th, 2021.
Has anyone expedited through their senator's office recently? How long did it take to get the case reviewed/sent to the embassy/DQ'ed?
I just want to know what sort of time frame we're looking at here.
 
Any info will be helpful

Okay I feel like there has been a misunderstanding
 
I know the entire IR1 visa process takes 1-2 years. I'm complaining about the NVC stage in the process. It used to be a couple of weeks and now it's up to 3 months for a resubmission of 1 document. I also know that to expedite you need to have legitimate reasons, which I do.
1. I (the petitioner) have a health condition that requires me to travel back to the US by the end of January at the latest (I am now with my husband abroad) and I need my husband to be able to travel with me for physical assistance throughout the trip.
2. My husband recently got laid off from his job, so we're going through a financial hardship at the moment.
3. The country we are in is not really safe at the moment with a lot of civil unrest and violence. Even the US embassy's website has a big "DO NOT TRAVEL TO" warning due to this.
 
All of this is documented. My main issue is my health condition otherwise I wouldn't have filed for the expedite.

I am not sure it makes much difference if your Senator is involved or if you expedite it directly 

A little background for our NVC stage
1st submission: Aug 22, 2021
Initial review: Nov 20, 2021
We were asked to reupload 2021 tax transcript for joint sponsor. All other docs were accepted. But I've been noticing that they're taking THREE MONTHS to review cases now and that is a long time so I contacted my senator's office and they got all the files they needed by Dec 20th, 2021.
Has anyone expedited through their senator's office recently? How long did it take to get the case reviewed/sent to the embassy/DQ'ed?
I just want to know what sort of time frame we're looking at here.
 
Any info will be helpful

A little background for our NVC stage
1st submission: Aug 22, 2021
Initial review: Nov 20, 2021
We were asked to reupload 2021 tax transcript for joint sponsor. All other docs were accepted. But I've been noticing that they're taking THREE MONTHS to review cases now and that is a long time so I contacted my senator's office and they got all the files they needed by Dec 20th, 2021.
Has anyone expedited through their senator's office recently? How long did it take to get the case reviewed/sent to the embassy/DQ'ed?
I just want to know what sort of time frame we're looking at here.
 
Any info will be helpful

A little background for our NVC stage
1st submission: Aug 22, 2021
Initial review: Nov 20, 2021
We were asked to reupload 2021 tax transcript for joint sponsor. All other docs were accepted. But I've been noticing that they're taking THREE MONTHS to review cases now and that is a long time so I contacted my senator's office and they got all the files they needed by Dec 20th, 2021.
Has anyone expedited through their senator's office recently? How long did it take to get the case reviewed/sent to the embassy/DQ'ed?
I just want to know what sort of time frame we're looking at here.
 
Any info will be helpful

A little background for our NVC stage
1st submission: Aug 22, 2021
Initial review: Nov 20, 2021
We were asked to reupload 2021 tax transcript for joint sponsor. All other docs were accepted. But I've been noticing that they're taking THREE MONTHS to review cases now and that is a long time so I contacted my senator's office and they got all the files they needed by Dec 20th, 2021.
Has anyone expedited through their senator's office recently? How long did it take to get the case reviewed/sent to the embassy/DQ'ed?
I just want to know what sort of time frame we're looking at here.
 
Any info will be helpful

The NVC asked us to submit a second birth certificate.  We were instructed to submit both together, but the required docs had only one space for birth certificate, so we uploaded the second one in the additional docs area.  After they were submitted, I noticed that the birth certificate in the required docs section retained the original submission date, whereas the additional docs showed the date of resubmission.  That was Oct 22, but no word yet...

Same for us... It shows the original date the forms were submitted (for those accepted) and the new date for the newly uploaded form.

It's no problem - I'm glad I can help! So many people have helped me in this forum, so glad to pay it forward.
 
When you log in, you'll see the box for the AOS and the Applicant Information. There's a hyperlink for status. For example, if yours says 'incomplete', then select that. Under "required docs", it'll probably request whatever you're missing. You can also click 'add an additional document' under additional documents. Also, my mistake was that I did not upload the 1099 for my joint sponsor (I only uploaded their tax return) - so basically, for all tax returns, you have to provide all W2s and 1099s.
 
Hope that helps!