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I filed an I-130 petition for my foreign spouse in 2022. I just received a notice in November 2025 saying that an interview has been scheduled for me as the petitioner. I thought the I-130 is usually approved first and then sent to the NVC for my spouse abroad. Is it normal for USCIS to interview the petitioner directly? I also read online that this might speed up the process so that my spouse may not have to go through a long wait before coming to the U.S. Is that true?
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1375 days
Case
2022-05-20
Today
I-130
1375 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
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Hello! Query, does anyone know where they are working these days? There are April approvals and some movements from May, June, July and August were seen. In recent days there have been many transfers of cases, they say that helps to speed up processes. Someone who has information to share and calm anxiety in the community? Many greetings to everyone!
f4 category, my f4 file PD is 04/2012 but last year it's updated on ELIS system and now date changed to 6june 2024 , now I am worried whatsa going on with my file , when it's gonna open , shows IOE n
f4 category, my f4 file PD is 04/2012 but last year it's updated on ELIS system and now date changed to 6june 2024 , now I am worried whatsa going on with my file , when it's gonna open , now my file number shown as IOE , and msg said receipt not send
Taking lawyer to an interview? Is it worth it?
Hello Everyone! I have my interview coming up. Has anyone taken a lawyer during an interview? How was the experience? What are their roles or in which scenario they can speak up or intervene? My lawyer is asking for $1500 flat fee plus addition cost of lawyer (flight, accomodations, foods etc).
ICE requiring NOA and EAD??
I'm not sure about this but just going through my documents and realized that I never received any notice of action for my I485 and I360 under VAWA. I've the ones for work permit and AP. Is this normal? I'm seeing that you need both EAD and I485 notice of action to prove your legal residency to ICE agents. What's you all's experience?
Delay but not denied
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IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 679 days
Case
2024-04-15
Today
I-765
396 Days
I-612
8 Days
I-130
679 Days
I-485
679 Days
I-131
679 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-130, I-485, I-131
Vermont Service Center: I-612
