I-130 and 485 processing timeline?

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SweetSmileSmile

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submitted both I-130 and I-485 for parent in Nov, and both are still under initial review.

Is it normal? What can I do?

Thanks!
 
Dont think you can do anything but wait. I think you may need to check the processing time for your location and if it is pass the processing time, you can call their 800 #.
My cousin submitted I-130 in Sept 2012 and have not heard anything yet beside them responding that they have his application.
Goodluck
 
Thank you for your response.

It stated that my case is processed at National Benefits Center. But when I tried to check the timeline at NBC, I did not see anything for either I-130 or I-485. Anybody knows about it?

And will info pass do me any good in my case?

Thank you!
 
You are correct, I did not see any of those cases being handled at NBC-
I will call the 800 # first before scheduling the info pass unless you live few blocks from the USCIS office near you.
Goodluck
 
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Hello Guys!

I am in the same situation, I sent both of my parent's package back in Nov 6, 2012 and until now their I-130 and I-485 are still in "Request for Evidence Response Review". So far they only have their Social Security and EAD card, that's all.

I applied in Newark, NJ.

Any ideas how long is going to take for the green card?
 
I called USCIS customer service and asked them about the processing timeline for I-130 and I-485. They told me that they would go by the I-485 timeline in your local office.

The processing time for I-485 in my local office is currently 4 months, and my case is considered as out of processing window, so the agent said he is going to send a request for us to ask for a status update, and told me to call them back in a month if I have not got any notice about my case.

I don't know if it's going to help my case, hopefully it will!
 
We are exactly on the same boat! Same filing time, and stucked with the Request for Evidence Response Review for 3 months now!!!
 
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I am in the same boat. I applied for parents GC July 2012. They have EAD and AP, I-130 and I-485 is still pending.
Called Customer service, they created a special request( not sure what it is ). I-485 outside normal processing window, I-130 does not have a normal processing window. They can take longer and have no time limit - according to 1800#

Made an infopass appointment and inquired- not much help in predicting when the decision will be made.

Parents tired of waiting and want to visit home- They are leaving end of this month and plan to be back on AP( Don't know when ). Anyone has experiences with this? They were on Visiting visa( 10 years ) when GC was applied in July 2012.

Thanks
 
When I called the Customer service, and they told me there was no processing window for I-130, and it's processing window is the same as the 485 processing window at the local office...

Anyway, it's been 2 weeks, and the only thing happened is the EAD application filed on Mar. 7th was approved a few days ago!

We are getting sick of the waiting as well!

I am wondering if it is true that the parents' cases take longer than spouse? It is used to be much faster! :(

tsc_src02179 said:
I am in the same boat. I applied for parents GC July 2012. They have EAD and AP, I-130 and I-485 is still pending.
Called Customer service, they created a special request( not sure what it is ). I-485 outside normal processing window, I-130 does not have a normal processing window. They can take longer and have no time limit - according to 1800#

Made an infopass appointment and inquired- not much help in predicting when the decision will be made.

Parents tired of waiting and want to visit home- They are leaving end of this month and plan to be back on AP( Don't know when ). Anyone has experiences with this? They were on Visiting visa( 10 years ) when GC was applied in July 2012.

Thanks
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SweetSmileSmile said:
When I called the Customer service, and they told me there was no processing window for I-130, and it's processing window is the same as the 485 processing window at the local office...

Anyway, it's been 2 weeks, and the only thing happened is the EAD application filed on Mar. 7th was approved a few days ago!

We are getting sick of the waiting as well!

I am wondering if it is true that the parents' cases take longer than spouse? It is used to be much faster! :(
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Hello There!

I understand your frustration, the wait time is too much here as well.

Both of my parents I-485 are still in "Request for Evidence Response Review" since Dec 12, 2012.

And the I-130 is still "pending" since Nov 13, 2012

Should I be worried? or I need to wait some more time?

FYI: Both of my parents are here in the U.S with an overstayed visa since 2001 (they never left the country).
 
Same Boat. I filed I-130 and I-485 for my spouse and so far she got her Bio done, but that's where we're stuck. We've been waiting for the interview appointment (we're in Florida). Can someone tell me what the 800 number is??
 
I filed I-130 and I-485 for my Dad on Dec. 2nd, and the online message still showed acceptance on Dec. 3rd.
 
Does it mean that I-130 and I-485 will be approved at the same time?

SweetSmileSmile said:
I called USCIS customer service and asked them about the processing timeline for I-130 and I-485. They told me that they would go by the I-485 timeline in your local office.

The processing time for I-485 in my local office is currently 4 months, and my case is considered as out of processing window, so the agent said he is going to send a request for us to ask for a status update, and told me to call them back in a month if I have not got any notice about my case.

I don't know if it's going to help my case, hopefully it will!
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The number is on the NOA you received.

dog8food said:
Same Boat. I filed I-130 and I-485 for my spouse and so far she got her Bio done, but that's where we're stuck. We've been waiting for the interview appointment (we're in Florida). Can someone tell me what the 800 number is??
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I filed I-130 and I-485 for my Dad on Dec. 2nd, and the online message still showed acceptance on Dec. 3rd.

I just noticed that on i-130, the left side of the message changed to "initial review", but the message content still not changed. i-485 still the same thing.

I would like to track closely and see at which point we need to take steps.
 
I know two friends' parents over stayed for over 8 years before applying for GC, they had to take DNA test, or other hassles to go through the application. they finally got GC.
jcroot88 said:
Hello There!

I understand your frustration, the wait time is too much here as well.

Both of my parents I-485 are still in "Request for Evidence Response Review" since Dec 12, 2012.

And the I-130 is still "pending" since Nov 13, 2012

Should I be worried? or I need to wait some more time?

FYI: Both of my parents are here in the U.S with an overstayed visa since 2001 (they never left the country).
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