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Inquiry Regarding Delay in I-130 (F2B) Petition
My name is max, and I was born in Iran. In 2017, I filed Form I-130 under the F2B category for immigration to the United States. Below are the details of my case:
• Filing Date: October 13, 2017
• Initial Office: Los Angeles
• Case Transfer: On May 27, 2020, my case was transferred to the Vermont Service Center.
The last update on my case was on May 27, 2020, when USCIS stated that my case had been transferred to another office, which now has jurisdiction over it. The exact text of the update is as follows:
May 27, 2020 – Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction
On May 27, 2020, we transferred your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number WAC…….., to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. We sent you a notice that explains why we moved your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by June 26, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
However, after 7 years and 4 months since filing my petition, and 4 years and 8 months since the transfer to Vermont, there has been no further update or approval. Many individuals who applied after me have already received their approvals and NVC welcome letters. Despite multiple follow-ups through USCIS online service requests and phone inquiries, I have not received any response.
Additionally, since my mother has become a U.S. citizen, I am now eligible for the F1 category as well. However, I have not seen any change in my case status.
I would appreciate your guidance on the following:
1. Is this level of delay normal?
2. Is there any way to expedite the processing of my case?
3. Could the transfer to Vermont be the reason for this delay?
4. What steps do you recommend I take next?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
Max – Born in Iran
Inquiry Regarding Delay in I-130 (F2B) Petition
