Not really ba.

Cited from: http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/visas.htm#V

"V-1: Spouse of an LPR who is the principal beneficiary
of a family-based petition (Form I-130) which was filed
prior to December 21, 2000, and has been pending for at
least three years."

You may also check:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/newsrels/lifevvisarel.htm