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NOA1- is it normal to take all this time?

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hello everybody

we sent our I-130 package (K-3) to Texas on the 17th of april. we got the UPS delivery confirmation but not yet the NOA1 letter :(

we start to worry. How long "normally" does it take to get the NOA1 letter??

By the way, people usually use the term of "touched"... i did a research to understand what this word mean... can anybody give me a short explanation, plz?

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Married: August 2005

Enter USA: July 2007

Removing condition

5/13/09 : sent I-751 package to Vermont Center

check cashed : 5/22//09

NOA1 received : 5/26/09

Biometric Letter dated 5/29/09

Biometric Appointment: 6/25/09

touched: 6/26/09

9/30/09: got an email from USCIS. Production of the card has been ordered.

10/07/09: Got 10 years GC in mail

Apply for citizenship:....

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don't worry, they have to receive it, send a NOA and it takes a bit to deliver that, too. You are still well on time.

See if your check was cashed, your file number will be on the back

Angelika (Schweinfurt, Germany) and Chris (Tulsa, USA)

I-130

Aug 23 2005 - sent to TSC

Aug 25 2005 - received at CSC

Aug 29 2005 - NOA1 in mail

Jan 25 2006 - NOA 2 per email

Jan 31 2006 - Case # assigned

Feb 13 2006 - AOS Bill and DS 3032 received

Feb 14 2006 - AOS Bill paid and DS 3032 sent to NVC

Feb 27 2006 - AOS form and IV Bill issued

Mar 23 2006 - AOS and IV Bill sent to NVC

Apr 10 2006 - DS230 received and sent right back

Apr 28 2006 - case complete

May 2 2006 - sent to Consulate

May 4 2006 - received at Consulate

July 17 2006 - Interview in Germany

Aug 02 2006 - Flying back to Tulsa with my CR1 in passport

Removal of Conditions - I-751

May 2 2008 - Mailed I-751 to TSC

May 21 2008 - Received NOA 1 (extension letter) from VSC

May 27 2008 - Biometrics Appointment in OKC

July 22 2008 - touched

August 6 2008 - touched

February 22, 2009 - touched

March 24, 2009 - card production ordered

April 4, 2009 - Green Card in mail

I-129F

Aug 31 - Oct 20 2005at NBC

Oct 26 - Nov 3 2005 at NVC

Jan 10 2006- Visa interview

Feb 09 2006- Flying to Tulsa

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hello everybody

we sent our I-130 package (K-3) to Texas on the 17th of april. we got the UPS delivery confirmation but not yet the NOA1 letter :(

we start to worry. How long "normally" does it take to get the NOA1 letter??

By the way, people usually use the term of "touched"... i did a research to understand what this word mean... can anybody give me a short explanation, plz?

thank you for your answer

Texas recieves the application and forward it to California Service Center. California Service Center than issues the NOA1. It typically takes ~14 days to get NAO1 in the mail. SO don't worry, it will be Ok.

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan

K-3 Visa

I-130 Sent : 2005-12-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2006-01-07

I-129F Sent : 2006-02-14

I-129F NOA1 : 2006-02-15

I-129F NOA2 : 2006-05-08

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 83 days.

NVC Received : 2006-05-12

NVC Left : 2006-05-17

Consulate Received : 2006-05-22

Packet 3 Received : 2006-06-12

Packet 3 Sent : Were told to bring all required documents to the interview

Interview Date : 2006-07-21

Visa Received : 2006-07-21

CR1

I-130 Sent : 2005-12-28

I-130 NOA1 : 2006-01-07

I-130 Approval NOA2: 2006-04-27

Your I-130 was approved in 120 days.

NVC Case Recieved and Case No Assigned: 5/23/2006

NVC Answering Service says DS3032 issued: 5/25/2006

DS3032 Sent Via Email: 5/25/2006

DS3032 Acknowledged via Email: 5/28/2006

I-864 Bill Issued: 6/5/2006

I-864 Bill Recieved and payed next day service: 6/12/2006

DS230 Bill Issued: 6/13/2006

DS230 Bill Sent next day service: 6/19/2006

DS230 Form Recieved: 7/1/2006

DS230 and I-864 Reieved at NVC: 7/7/2006

Case Complete @NVC:8/1/2006

Case sent to Embassy: 8/8/2006

CR1 recieved by Embassy:8/14/2006

Packet IV recieved by spouse:8/19/06

Interview Date: 8/21/06

Visa Date:8/24/06

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hello everybody

we sent our I-130 package (K-3) to Texas on the 17th of april. we got the UPS delivery confirmation but not yet the NOA1 letter :(

we start to worry. How long "normally" does it take to get the NOA1 letter??

By the way, people usually use the term of "touched"... i did a research to understand what this word mean... can anybody give me a short explanation, plz?

thank you for your answer

Hello. From the current trends I have seen I would have to agree with the others that the NOA1 should be mailed in about 2 weeks, that is unless they require an RFE (request for evidence) but this also should arrive relatively soon. The term "touched" basically means that USCIS has touched your file to work on it. Good luck to you.

Tempeck

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hello everybody

we sent our I-130 package (K-3) to Texas on the 17th of april. we got the UPS delivery confirmation but not yet the NOA1 letter :(

we start to worry. How long "normally" does it take to get the NOA1 letter??

It took two weeks for ours also. I know it's tough, but have patience.

2005-08-10: Met Natalia and fell in love. Too bad she didn't.

2006-01-13: Married. Biggest mistake of my life.

2006-03-07: Began the I-130/I-129F process.

2006-11-01: POE - JFK / Home in Austin!

2006-11-15: She hits me and continues pattern of abuse.

2006-11-16: I filed for divorce.

2006-11-17: Wife is served divorce papers; she and daughter return to Russia.

2007-12-08: She returns to Russia "for the holidays" (lied to lawyers and court).

[many more ups and downs during this time period - mostly downs]

2008-03-26: File for bankruptcy.

2008-07-30: Bankruptcy finalized.

2008-08-27: Divorce final. Started piecing my life back together.

(See my timeline for details.)

Disclaimer: I'm just a guy who married for love, but she didn't! All she wants is money and a green card.

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hello everybody

we sent our I-130 package (K-3) to Texas on the 17th of april. we got the UPS delivery confirmation but not yet the NOA1 letter :(

we start to worry. How long "normally" does it take to get the NOA1 letter??

By the way, people usually use the term of "touched"... i did a research to understand what this word mean... can anybody give me a short explanation, plz?

thank you for your answer

Hey hon,

dont worry so much. Everything should be fine. As it has been already mentioned Texas will forward it to California SC, cos only California SC and Vermont SC process I-130 now. I wonder why ??? :huh: Like it doesnt take long enough anyway. However. Stay strong lady:). and let us know when u get ur NOA. Im sure it will be soon.

Take Care Isabel

OUR TIMELINE

01/20/06...married

02/28/06...NOA1....I-130 VSC

May 2006..Medical in Frankfurt

06/14/06...I-130 approved via email [day 111]

06/19/06...NOA2....I-130 received via mail

07/10/06...talked to embassy to expedite the process

07/12/06...NVC stated case completed and sent to FRANKFURT[day 147]

07/17/06...received packet 3 from embassy

07/29/06...received packet 4

08/15/06...INTERVIEW at 7:30am- APPROVED

08/21/06...VISA received

08/23/06...Flight to US

08/23/06...I am back home

09/20/06...received greencard in mail

09/27/06...received SSC in Mail

09/23/07...our daughter was born :)

30/05/07...filed for Removal of Conditions

07/05/08...received NOA for I-751

01/07/08...college here I come :)

waiting for biometrics and Approval.....

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