Shri Shr
Feb 7, 2024
Finally Approved after more than 2 years
My case has been finally approved. After going through a RFE, Visa Bulletin being not current, upgrading the case to a US Citizen’s spouse, reaching out to a senator, finally got the news we wanted yesterday. We had lost hope lately but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks to all the users here for sharing information and details which has been really helpful. Sharing my details and timeline here too. I started my case a Spouse of a GC holder and right when we thought my case was going to be approved, Visa Bulletin retrogressed and Visa was no longer current. My husband had to expedite filing for his USC so that he could upgrade my case to an Immediate Relative. Luckily his citizenship got approved in a short time and he requested for an upgrade. The whole upgrade process was very confusing and not structured. My husband reached out to the US Senator after two months and I am not sure if that triggered for my case to be approved but I am glad that this journey is finally over. I hope all of you hear your good news soon.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 824 days
Case
2021-11-19
2024-02-21
I-485
824 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2021-11-19
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2023-03-24
I-485
D+490
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2023-03-28
I-485
D+494
Response to RFE
2024-02-21
I-485
D+824
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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w s 🇨🇦🇺🇸Feb 7, 2024
huge congratulations!!!
lama lFeb 7, 2024
congrats, when did u get the i130 approved? before or after upgrading the case!?
Shri ShrFeb 7, 2024
My I130 was approved prior upgrading the case.
pooja fnuFeb 7, 2024
for how long you have to wait after you change your spouse status to US citizen? @Shri Shr
CJ jamesFeb 7, 2024
how do you upgrade ur USC?
Shri ShrFeb 7, 2024
@pooja fnu As soon as your spouse is a USC, you can upgrade
Shri ShrFeb 7, 2024
@CJ james We sent the Naturalization certificate to USCIS along with sending a Cover letter for the upgrade
pooja fnuFeb 7, 2024
hi @Shri Shr how long you have to wait to be approved after you sending naturalization certificate?
A FFeb 7, 2024
congrats!!!! can you share about the upgrade process!?
Shri ShrFeb 7, 2024
@pooja fnu 3 months
Shri ShrFeb 7, 2024
@A F My husband sent his Naturalization Certificate along with a Cover letter asking to upgrade from Greencard F2A to Immediate Relative to USCIS.
A FFeb 8, 2024
@Shri Shr thank you so much for your answer!! how long did you have to wait until notice the upgrade from F2A to IR in your case?
Shri ShrFeb 8, 2024
@A F We did not get any notice of the upgrade once we sent the certificate. We were just hoping that the case would be approved. I don’t think they update you once we send at least I am not aware of it.
Shri ShrFeb 9, 2024
@hina khan I spoke them online using ‘Emma’ chat and also called them as well.
Sara LMar 30, 2024
congratulations to you！Did you upgrade both 130 and 485, or did you just upgrade your 485 since your 130 was approved already? thanks so much. @Shri Shr
