Question regarding touches

[evilmonkey 2]

Hi guys,

I submitted the I-129F package on 01/21, it was received 01/22, money order was cashed on 01/26

does anyone know wht they might be doing touching my file on 01/27

[canadian_wife 1,808]

Touching your file is just that - someone handled your petition. They could have moved it, counted it, filed it, stored it somewhere or they could have transferred it from file cabinet A to file cabinet B because of a leaky pipe.

Touches mean very little, don't put too much weight behind it.

Good luck

[Bernie C 24]

Hi guys,

I submitted the I-129F package on 01/21, it was received 01/22, money order was cashed on 01/26

does anyone know wht they might be doing touching my file on 01/27

Wow, only one week to receive the hard copy - thats fast (ours took two weeks to receive). What is the date on the hard copy? My assumption is that the touch on 1/27 was when it was actually received into the "system". When they receive in the mail is one thing, one they actually log it into the "system" is another.

Next step NOA2. Ours was almost exactly three months. Best Wishes!

[evilmonkey 2]

Wow, only one week to receive the hard copy - thats fast (ours took two weeks to receive). What is the date on the hard copy? My assumption is that the touch on 1/27 was when it was actually received into the "system". When they receive in the mail is one thing, one they actually log it into the "system" is another.

Next step NOA2. Ours was almost exactly three months. Best Wishes!

The Notice date says its 01/22

Thank you so much for the wishes ! I hope you guys also complete the K-1 process smoothly!

[Pablo4883 0]

The Notice date says its 01/22

Thank you so much for the wishes ! I hope you guys also complete the K-1 process smoothly!

Haha man, our applications must be side by side, i filed mine the same day you did, the check was cashed the same day, and I was touched on the 27th too! Good luck =)

[maestra_katy 0]

How do you know it was touched?

[evilmonkey 2]

I saw it online lol in the last updated column the date is 01/27

btw thats freaking amazing @ pablo , send me a friend request lol we shall keep track of this together

Edited January 30, 2010 by evilmonkey

[Audy_Rob 26]

I saw it online lol in the last updated column the date is 01/27

Previously (in 2004) you had to register at the USCIS web-site for email contact to know it was touched. If I remember correctly, you could only do that after receiving a hardcopy of NOA1 and entering it at the USCIS site.

How do you see the status online when you do not know your file number (A number)?

Where online?

What do you use to look, last name, etc...???

Thanks

[az110965 252]

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do

You'll get your case number (EAC is VSC cases, WAC is CSC cases) when they cash your check (it will be on the back of your check) or when you receive your NOA1 form in the mail.

Go to the link, enter the case number (no dashes) and you'll see the activity on your petition. You can also sigh up for email or tex message updates regarding your case.,

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Alan

[PanamaJack 1]

Previously (in 2004) you had to register at the USCIS web-site for email contact to know it was touched. If I remember correctly, you could only do that after receiving a hardcopy of NOA1 and entering it at the USCIS site.

How do you see the status online when you do not know your file number (A number)?

Where online?

What do you use to look, last name, etc...???

Thanks

I am also an old timer going back to 02 and 04..As far as I see it you can't see anything unless you have an A # If you sent your paymeny in with a check for you petition then contact your bank for a scan of the back of the check and you will see a # starting with EAC followed with 10 numbers.This is your file/case number..

Edited January 31, 2010 by PanamaJack

[az110965 252]

It's not an "A number" it's either an EAC or WAC depending on where you file (Vermont or California). Once you receive this number you'll be able to log onto USCIS site and set-up an account.