MSC timeline for I130/I485 Concurrent Filing

[dip_crux]

Hi,

Me and My wife are based in Arkansas and we filed our marriage based GC 130/I485(Concurrent Filing) on March 14th .After getting the receipts, i noticed that my application is being processed by National Benefits Center(MSC) instead of being processed by Texas Service center. Since i cant see the I130 timelines online for MSC , i was wondering if any one has any prior experience or idea on how long it takes to get I130 approved ?

thanks

[newimmi]

Hi dip_crux,

I can share my experience if this helps.

Case filed - 01/08/2012 (I-485,I130, EAD and AP)
Receipt - 01/10/2012
Fingerprint Notice - 01/22/2012
Fingerprint appointment - 02/10/2012
Interview notice - 02/23/2012
EAD and AP approved - 03/13/2012
EAD and AP received - 03/24/2012
GC interview - 03/28/2012 - Approved.

Let me know if you have any questions...

[dip_crux]

Hi dip_crux,

I can share my experience if this helps.

Case filed - 01/08/2012 (I-485,I130, EAD and AP)
Receipt - 01/10/2012
Fingerprint Notice - 01/22/2012
Fingerprint appointment - 02/10/2012
Interview notice - 02/23/2012
EAD and AP approved - 03/13/2012
EAD and AP received - 03/24/2012
GC interview - 03/28/2012 - Approved.

Let me know if you have any questions...

Wow that was quick ..Yes this definitely helps ..I got my Biometric appointment notice for April 5th .

[mboka]

wow congrats yours was fast...
i filed mine and got the receipt on jan 17th
had biometrics on march 6th and had my EAD and AP approved and my new combo card received since march 13th.
but i have not received any other letter regarding the interview..
my case was transfered from MSC to California Service Centre even before my biometrics!!!!
what could be happening please enlighten me if u know!!!!

[dip_crux]

wow congrats yours was fast...
i filed mine and got the receipt on jan 17th
had biometrics on march 6th and had my EAD and AP approved and my new combo card received since march 13th.
but i have not received any other letter regarding the interview..
my case was transfered from MSC to California Service Centre even before my biometrics!!!!
what could be happening please enlighten me if u know!!!!

mboka, just wanna clarify this question is to "newimmi" not me right ?

[umbert]

well... mine was even faster:
6th of Jan – lawyer sent package to Chicago
13th of Feb – I had my biometrics done.
15th of Feb – I got a letter to show for interview. YES, only 2 days after biometrics!!! Even my lawyer was shocked!!!
15th of March – interview in Chicago
19th of March – EAD received in mail
24th of March – GC received in mail

[dip_crux]

well... mine was even faster:
6th of Jan – lawyer sent package to Chicago
13th of Feb – I had my biometrics done.
15th of Feb – I got a letter to show for interview. YES, only 2 days after biometrics!!! Even my lawyer was shocked!!!
15th of March – interview in Chicago
19th of March – EAD received in mail
24th of March – GC received in mail

This is getting crazy now ....

[mboka]

hi dip_crux i was asking anyone with any experience
i wonder what is happening to mine ,i did not use any lawyer and that my case was transfered.

@umbert ... u r in chicago right? and u didn't get any letter saying they transfered ur case to another service centre? that why it was fast for u congrats

[Mekhino]

I am currently in process. my Service center is at Lees Summit Missouri.So I thought to share my experience and answer your question. Forget the i-130. Your focus right now should be on the I-485 and I -765.

My application was received January 30th 2012
February 5th online status updated to Initial Review
February 13th attorney received RFE for my petitioner's I-864 form and W2's even though was earlier submitted.:confused
February 15th Biometric Appointment received for March 14th 2012 still no online update
March 14th biometics done and I called FBI on 15th out of curiosity and learned that my background and fingerprint was completed same day as biometric
March 23rd online status changed to EAD card orderded
March 28th Another email stating same thing as first email .. online status changed too
March 29th Aprroval notice sent. online status changed too
March 30th Interview letter mailed
March 31st received EAD in mail and Interview letter.(surprised interview letter came but on further scrutiny, i realised it was printed on 28th and mailed on 29th)
PLEASE NOTE YOU WOULD RECEIVE 3 EMAILS FOR EAD: ONE IS APPROVAL, NEXT SAME MESSAGE IS ACTUALLY THE PRINTING DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING AND LAST IS APPROVAL NOTICE. DURING THIS TIME YOUR ONLINE STATUS WOULD GO FROM CARD PRODUCTION TO BACKWARDS TO POST DECISION ACTIVITY. DO NOT PANIC PLEASE

April 2012... Nothing whatsover. its gonna be a long wait but hey it'll soon be over.

MAY 1, 2012 interview ....pls guys pray for your comrade.

Goodluck everyone

[dip_crux]

Thanks Mekhino..This was helpful.Best of luck for your interview ...