I-130 for Consular Processing

My mother's I-130 is approved. I got email and instant message. Now I am preparing for next step. Wishing good luck to you all.

Here are time lines:
08/16/10(Day 0) Package sent
08/23/10(Day 7) Receipt Date on letter
12/03/10(Day 109) Transferred to TSC
02/25/11(Day 193) 1st RFE Received
03/22/11 (Day 218) 1st RFE Replied
04/06/11(Day 233) 2nd RFE Received
40/20/11(Day 247) 2nd RFE Replied
05/02/11(Day 259) I130 - Approved
 
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Approved

Good news from USCIS:
"On May 17, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION ....."
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12/21/2005 ~ LPR
05/05/2007 ~ Married
01/31/2011 ~ US Citizen
02/05/2011 ~ Mailed I-130
02/07/2011 ~ Package signed for at Chicago lock box
02/07/2011 ~ Priority date
02/10/2011 ~ NOA1 notice date
02/18/2011 ~ NOA1 hard copy received in mail
********** ~ Routed to California Service Center
02/18/2011 ~ Last Touched
05/17/2011 ~ NOA2

Waiting for hard copy of NOA2
 
My form I-130 was approved in May and sent to the National Visa Center. I was able to retrieved my NVC generated case number and visa symbol when I called today 05/21/2011. The automated phone message said that the current priority date for visa processing is 2007. My question is, is the 2007 priority date as said by the automated message correct, if yes, does that mean it can take up to two to three years of waiting for my priority date to come by? secondly, what is visa symbol? I am a permanent resident...
 
Quick question for I-130 form

My husband is in the U.S been here since 2001 entered the U.S legally with a GC his current GC will expired on Nov 2011. Unfortunately he got convicted in 2006. Now he is detained by ICE we got married now our lawyer told us we need to file a I-130 form and he is chargind us an extra 2270 which is 1850 his fee and $420 immigration fees. Does anyone think I should just filed it on my own to avoid paying 1850? thats too much I dont mind paying 420 for immigation fees. Now I heard that if filling for I-30 is best to file for I-485 also?? What do you think??? :confused::confused:
 
You can file it on your own, just make sure that you have enough supporting documents to back up your application. I have no clue the effect of your husband detention on your application.
 
@ staticfade56

Any updates on your application? I've been waiting since filling. I'm not anticipating RFE as that usually delays application.
 
@I-130Filer

I just came online to give an update - perfect timing! I received this today:

"On May 23, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION ....."
So, great news. Now I guess I will receive the hard copy in the mail and see what next steps are. I've been waiting since filing as well and just received this today. Our timelines are pretty similar so hopefully you receive something in the next couple of weeks.

Which country is your spouse living in? Mine is in Brussels. I'm trying to see now what the standard process is there for interviews, etc.

Best of luck!!
 
@ staticfade56

Congrats! You have one of the best timming so far. It took you less than four months to get approval. My spouse is in Lagos and i'm hoping to get approval soon. What documentation did you file with? I sent marriage certificate, children birth certificates, and proof of citizenship. I hope these documents are enough.
 
May 20 - NOA2 hard copy received in mail
***********************************************
12/21/2005 ~ LPR
05/05/2007 ~ Married
01/31/2011 ~ US Citizen
02/05/2011 ~ Mailed I-130
02/07/2011 ~ Package signed for at Chicago lock box
02/07/2011 ~ Priority date
02/10/2011 ~ NOA1 notice date
02/18/2011 ~ NOA1 hard copy received in mail
********** ~ Routed to California Service Center
02/18/2011 ~ Last Touched
05/17/2011 ~ NOA2
05/20/2011 ~ NOA2 hard copy received in mail
 
A question for you guys who are getting documents ready for NVC. My question is regarding marriage/divorce documents from overseas. I know NVC requires original or certified copies. Since these documents need to be translated to English if they are not in English. Do you know if you need to get the translated documents certified from the U.S. Embassy or just provided the same translated documents sent with the I130 application.?
 
how long is the usual wait between the USCIS approval and the interview? my dad's case was sent to Ankara on May 10.
 
@I-130 Filer

I included my birth certificate (I am USC), marriage license, photo documentation as proof of our relationship and affidavits from family. I filed a straight I-130. we don't have children.
I think the information you submitted will be enough. Just keep the faith!
 
@Staticfade56

My I-130 has been approved on May 27 without RFE. Now NVC is the next step. Thanks. We have few months to go!
 
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