Just a note;  whey you check the uscis website for status of your case and it finally says"New Card is Being Produced"  there is yet another update.  This was posted to us on 3 May 2017. Yesterday the 8th of May I checked again.  This time I saw yet another message:  "Card Was Mailed To Me"  Tells a new card was mailed for our Receipt number and gives us until 7 June 2017 to get our card. I'll update as necessary. 

Dan

our documents were processed at the CSC, we filed June 2, 2016

This was the California Service Center CSC. At least we have a gauge to go by, they sure wait until the last moment on these cards.   Once we get the new card in the mail, I'll post yet another update.  

This has been an patience trying experience.  They should have a system where it shows where our applications are in the process... Like a time line.. what a concept.  Such as received, checked in, in holding, assigned, processing, etc....

DanW. 

Update:   Check the case status on line today; actually saw a different message, it said: 

New Card Is Being Produced

On May 3, 2017, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number WACXXXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

So if this is true, then the process to being approved took 11 Months & 2 Days.  It's the 4th of May so we'll see how long it takes to actually get the card. But from what this says, this to means approved and  will be mailed.   Sure is taking a long time. 

Dan

Filed at the CSC, I-751 received on 2 June 2016, 1st NOA around 10 June 2016. Biometrics about one month later, around 7 July 2016. 

we've called so many times, just last week and my wife was told we have to wait until the 1 year mark before anything further will be done on her case.  I have a InfoPass for middle of may, we'll see what they say.  Thanks for the response.

Dan

we've applied june 2, 2016 and not appearing on your spreadsheet (above) and we have NOT been approved yet.  But yet the website (USCIS) shows 7 june being processes..  Anyone have any more thoughts ?  

So we called yesterday the 26th and they told my wife that we need to wait until one full year has passed before they will do anything. My wife was told since the extension is good for one year, there is nothing that they will do until after that point.  Further more, we were instructed to wait another 30 days then call.....

D-

same experience calling them.... Unless you're the "applicant" wont' give you any information..  And level one at USCIS doesn't tell you anything you don't already know or can't get from the internet. 

not yet.. but soon..  If nothing heard by end of the first week of May, I'll be making an info pass appt. A year ago these took about 6 months...  Now look at it... argh !!

So according to the USCIS processing times; they are processing June 7, 2016. Our's is dated June 2, 2016 but nothing yet.   Anyone else in this same situation?  We've called USCIS so many times and keep hearing same things..  But no movment on the approval. 

Dan

We'll we are coming up in another 30 days at 1 year now.  Seems as if most of us are experiencing the same delays. We've called several times and seems nothing changes; even after waiting a month between calls.  Has anyone else seen "any" movement on us June 2016 Filers?  We'll need to get a info pass appointment to get the stamp.  I've never seen nor heard of the I-751 taking so much time to process. 

Dan

The uscis is probably the slowest moving dept I've ever experience...  as far as serving us.  BUT if the government wants something from us... such as our taxes they want it "yesterday" ...  And guess what we paid for this !!

USCIS Website still shows that they are processing 31 May 2016 I-751 Applications.  It's been that way for 2 months + now.   Guess We'll call tomorrow and ask for a transfer to ask yet again, what is going on.

D-

thanks..... seems like most people are waiting a really long time.   Just becoming very frustrating. Also doesn't seem as if the websites are updated at all either

Makes no sense; not long ago this took my friends wife only 3 months......

So my wife's I-751 was received at CSC on 2 June 2016; we are still waiting. Is everyone in the same situation ? We've called so many times and no real answers. I've tried to follow this thread but ......     So anyone hear any good reasons why June 2016 filers at CSC are taking so long? 

DanW

More to this than is realized here on these post..... If You Darnell or aussie_jason want to really know.. please email me at the address provided.

Dan

Darnell;

Can you email directly? djwalker60@gmail.com I need to fill you in on the post that you made...

Dan

I've contacted two Immigration attorneys.. this is what they say:

Local USCIS offices do indeed enforce the 30-60-90 day rule in marriage cases (immediate relative category). This is an issue that continues to come up and depending on the office, its officers are more or less insistent on applying it. Accordingly, attorneys routinely avoid the issue altogether by waiting at least 60 days to file.

So, it seems as different USCIS Local offices look at it differently. But as I've been told.. wait at least 60 days and avoid the "intent" & "30/60" day rule problems

D-

I've contacted two Immigration attorneys.. this is what they say:

Local USCIS offices do indeed enforce the 30-60-90 day rule in marriage cases (immediate relative category). This is an issue that continues to come up and depending on the office, its officers are more or less insistent on applying it. Accordingly, attorneys routinely avoid the issue altogether by waiting at least 60 days to file.

So, it seems as different USCIS Local offices look at it differently. But as I've been told.. wait at least 60 days and avoid the "intent" & "30/60" day rule problems

Oh, yes it has been discussed I'm sure but it is a subject that will come up and will continue to come up as our USCIS loves to changes things and cause good people issues. With that said, we are all here to give help and seek help when needed.. I appreciate all and any comments / suggestions.

D-

Greetings;

I just wanted to share some information that I have just come upon while processing documentation for my wife's I-130 / I-485 and all related documentation relating to Adjustment of Status when entering the United States on a B2 Visa. While it is "legal" to do this, there are many caveats that one should be aware of.

To confirm it is legal; I've contacted the USCIS it'self along with several attorneys. HOWEVER ......... Be careful if you do this... First it is legal as I said, if you don't believe me you can call USCIS and also read all of the instructions for the I-130, I believe it's page 5 of the instructions where it says how to file both forms and where to mail them to.

We'll I was checking up on some things and also contacted a few lawyers and it appears that even though it is "legal" to apply for my wife's Adjustment of Status and I-130 at the same time while she is here in the US. There is what the USCIS called "Dual Intent" where if someone enters the United States on a Vistor Visa (B-2) and applies for AOS before 60 days there is to be a "intent to commit fraud" See below: So it appears that even though her I-94 will expire, being married to a US Citizen the expired I-94 is "forgiven" once the documents are submitted. Therefore, it has been recommended to file all documents after 60 days so that there is no intent of Fraud. This is complicated doing it this way, but it is legal. Just have to be careful as to how it is done. It is also referenced at times as "Presumption of Fraud" if you file BEFORE 60 days.. after this period there is no presumption of Fraud.

I just wanted to share some information to those out there thinking of doing this or are in the process of doing this.

This footnote is called the 30-60 day rule. This relates to the presumption of immigration fraud by consular officials.[1] If a person enters on a non-immigrant visa, such as a B-2 visa, but soon after works without USCIS authorization or marries a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, then a consular official may presume visa fraud and deny all future visa applications.

I hope this was somewhat informative.

Dan

I understand a "white book" but to get a white book you need an original document to get translated into the infamous "white book" but there is no originating birth certificate document.

Dan

Greetings;

Has anyone run across the issue where by your wife did not have a birth certificate? According to my wife, back in early 1970's the chinese government really did not have "birth certificates" as we have here in the US. She does not have one and her birth was basically just documented in her "hoku" (spelling) So, how can we get or where does get any type of "birth certificate"?

Regards

Dan

So I-130 no longer go to the CSC, it's been a while. So case flow is now different.

Mailed to the Lock Box, then the application goes to the National Benefits Center and from there they go on to the Local Field office? Does that mean say where I live in Seattle, the petition actually goes to the USCIS local field office here in Seattle? Does the I-130 still have Electronic processing at the Consulate level in Guangzhou ?

Sure seems a long way around. but does this actually speed things up not having to go to the Service center but rather the local USCIS Office ?

Trying to keep up to date on all of these process.

Dan

By the way: I went to this site: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do?locale=en-US

When you select either the local office or the "NBC" National Benefits Center. Either sites gives no Statistics on the I-130 wait times.. Do I have the wrong URL? Did n't see any url in your post..

I've been following this website for a few years now and when I did a CR1 for my wife back in January 2010 it took only 6 months from start to her arriving. Does anyone have any ideas as to why this process is now taking over 400 days just to clear USCIS at the CSC ? This seems really crazy... Seems if you want to do things the right way you get penalized.. Just wondering if anyone has "heard" of any reasons as to why such a long time now.

D-