Time Frame Start - Finish I-130 3rd Preference

[Robo]

Hi All,
Is there someone who can provide me with a accurate time frame from start to finish for this process. My mother (US Citizen) has filed the petition which was sent to the Chicago Lock Box in May 2008, I recieved the I-797 Notice of Action in June 2008. The petition has been approved and is now with the NVC in Portsmouth NH.

What and when is the next step?
Any help would be appreciated.

[tamin]

now they will send the pititioner a letter and they will have to pay $70 and file affidevit of support. then you will also get a letter and have to pay $400. once all that is done and supporting forms are submited, you will get an interview.

[Robo]

I'm afraid that is not much help. I understand there is a backlog of such petitions and their website here
http://www.immihelp.com/timings/tracking.jsp
indicates that they are dealing with petitions filed in June 2006. Is there any where I can get answers as to the estimated time to clear the backlog?

[kavithakavitha]

Hey Robo,
Did u say ur mom , a US citizen applied for u under the 3rd preference(married sons and daughters)? Ive been waiting on f2b for quite sometime now,need to figure out if something is wrong with my application .if you can let me know it would be helpful

[Robo]

Hi KK,

Not sure I can help at all. You are correct when asking if my mother has applied as a US Citizen for me under 3rd preference, but I do not know what "f2b" is and even if I did I don't know too much about this process. I am hoping someone here is able to provide me with answers.
Sorry.

[kavithakavitha]

Thanks for letting me know.But quick question what was the priority date u got when u got the i130 approval?

[maruxa]

Hi Robo,
The F3 category time frame is aproximately 9 to 10 years, I am under this category myself and my Priority date is march 2001 and I am still waiting....hope this answer your question...