I130 - Upgrade Question

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Hello Friends,

My apologies if this has been discussed previously...

I filed I-130 immigration petition for my wife in Feb 2008 while I was still a Legal Permanent Resident. I became a US Citizen in August 08 and have the following questions regarding upgrading the petition:

1. Does the Service Center (VSC) issues a new NOA (Notice of Action) indicating the upgraded status after receiving my request for Upgrade? How can I confirm that the Service Center has in fact complied with my request?

2. After the upgrade does the Priority Date remain the same as of the original application (I-130 filed based on green card) or it now becomes the date on which the Upgrade went into affect?

3. Any advantages in filing for K3 Visa simultaneously while the I-130 is being processed?

Any experiences that folks can share would be much appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.





Feb. 14, 2008 -- I-130 Sent to USCIA-Chicago Lockbox - filed for spouse based on greencard
Feb. 22, 2008 -- NOA 1 Received from VSC
Aug. 22, 2008 – Become US citizen, called USCIS to upgrade I-130 from F2A to CR1-IR-1 category
Aug. 23, 2008 – send a letter with copy of certificate of naturalization to upgrade the petition.
Sept. 22, 2008 – No status of Upgrade and cast is pending.
 
My case is similar to yours. I filed I 130 for my wife and daughter in india based on GC. I am expected to become US citizen September month end or latest by October 2 week. I will upgrade my application once i become US citizen. My attorney processed I 130 for my daughter and wife, and she will upgrade once i become Citizen.

Right now they processing application filed during end of November 2007 for US citizens who filed I130 for spouses/daughters. What that means is your application for your spouse should be approved latest by December 2007 .

Hope this helps.

Sonny
 
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