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[lionslayer611]

Hey GUys, Im a GreenCard Holder and I filed a petition for my wife. I filed said petition last April 2008 (this year) and I received a notice from them a month after saying that they received the check pmt. that I made. But up to now I still havent received any Notice of Approval? Why is it so?

[PraetorianXI]

Because it takes about 8-12 months for them to approve it?

What is the rush anyways? your wife won't be able to come until her Priority Date is current (which won't happen for 5-6 years).

[westitrad]

To you

But what about this :
It is from "Family Based Green Card "

Following to Join Benefits for Spouse

Important: This section is only applicable to lawful permanent residents who did not gain their LPR status as an immediate relative (parent, spouse, or unmarried child under 21 years of age) of a U.S. citizen.

If you were married before you became a lawful permanent resident, and your spouse did not physically accompany you to the U.S., your spouse may be eligible for following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your spouse, and your spouse will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you may simply notify a U.S. Consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your spouse can apply for an immigrant visa.

Your spouse may be eligible for following-to-join benefits if your relationship still exists and if one of the following is applicable:
• You received a diversity immigrant visa
• You received an employment-based immigrant visa
• You received an immigrant visa based on your relationship to your U.S. citizen sibling
• You received an immigrant visa based on your relationship to your U.S. citizen parent when you were already married
If you fall into one of these categories, please submit the following information to the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:
• Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
• A copy of the original application or petition that was used to apply for your immigrant status
• A copy of the I-797, Notice of Action, for your original application or petition
• A copy of your alien registration receipt card or I-551
If the I-824 is approved, the USCIS will notify a U.S. consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your spouse can apply for a following-to-join immigrant visa. Your spouse must then contact the local U.S. consulate to complete the processing. More detailed information about U.S. consulates in India.

You should file the I824 at the USCIS office that took the most recent action on your case.

[lionslayer611]

Thanks for the reply guys. I really appreciate it.