Over 3 months and not even an NOA1 - has that ever happened before?!?!

[GringoD 33]

ONe thing I notice about people on this site is... they always blaming the USCIS.

(myself included: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/333712-wow-dont-i-feel-special/)

I'm a little new to this site, in regards to being a regular user.

My best suspicioin (couldn't there be a million scenarios here?) is that

1) someone did a very inept job

2) someone is mis-reporting

3) someone is presenting a hoax

Well, I mean, the post herself, said: "This has NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE" probably.

Now, I understand,... nothing surprises me, and there's always a first time for everything.

Sometimes, we just simply fail to follow even the most simple and mundane rules, for our own neglect and other-life-distractions.

[at long last 58]

I am at a total loss. It has been over 3 months since my fiance filed the petition in California and we have not received an NOA1. He finally called them last week and the lady said they're backed up and he mentioned something about them not processing petitions that are not standard size? What is that??? I'm sorry to be sounding like I'm ranting here, but let me just say it, I am VERY frustrated!!! We know they haven't received it at all because they didn't charge the check he sent in. Why is this happening? Have any of you ever heard of something like this? I'm ready to wait a long time for NOA1 to NOA2 but to wait this long for Filing to NOA1, it's absurd and so disheartening. :-(

there is something amiss here. The NOA1 is sent very quickly. As it is just to let you know it was received. The red flags are definitely flying on this one. You need to get more info from your fiance as it is your life being affected as well. Waiting will achieve nothing.

hop to it ...lol

Terri

Edited October 13, 2011 by at long last

[jkminney 30]

I was sitting here thinking you know...he wants to wait ANOTHER month to wait and see? That doesn't seem a bit off? If I were miles away from my loved one and it had already been 3 months and he wanted to wait another month to wait and see I would be hot. The reality of it is for as long as you folks will have been waiting for this "missing" NOA1 you could have been nearly through the wait for the NOA2!

[NY_BX 397]

I do not know if he sent the petition to Texas. I will ask him later. I do not even know if he's doing everything correctly. He does not want to seek help from a lawyer as it will cost a lot, when he says he can perfectly follow instructions. I honestly don't know if I should even hope for this. But thanks so much for your replies. I suppose I will find out in a month what's going to happen with this whole thing - if he does refile or what.

Then you have a problem. The only center that accepts this packet is TEXAS! 3 months and no NOA1 + no cashed check means your packet is lost. Period. He should cancel today and put a stop payment to the check. Refile when you're ready and send it to TEXAS.

Cashing the check is the one thing they do quickly, as annoying as that is in principle, it does confirm that they received the application (as does the NOA1).

It doesn't seem like he got a tracking number - which the post office always suggests when you mail something at the counter itself - it's an extra dollar or two, why wouldn't he get one for something so important?

The cynic in me asks, did he really file it? I hate to say this, but it's an easy way out if you're having doubts.

If it were me and nothing was received in a matter of days, I'd be cancelling the check, sending in another application and making a pest of myself with USCIS until I was sure the application was in their system. I think anybody here would be pretty much the same. Who is willing to wait another month to follow up?

YES! exactly what I was thinking. This "fiancee" is either stupid or lying. There, I said it.

[Joel+Olga 0]

I am at a total loss. It has been over 3 months since my fiance filed the petition in California and we have not received an NOA1. He finally called them last week and the lady said they're backed up and he mentioned something about them not processing petitions that are not standard size? What is that??? I'm sorry to be sounding like I'm ranting here, but let me just say it, I am VERY frustrated!!! We know they haven't received it at all because they didn't charge the check he sent in. Why is this happening? Have any of you ever heard of something like this? I'm ready to wait a long time for NOA1 to NOA2 but to wait this long for Filing to NOA1, it's absurd and so disheartening. :-(

Well, guys, I can tell you that it is something that HAPPEN unfortunately... It has happened with us... The package was sent for the 2nd time and never got to Texas according to them... And we have waited for 3 months when finally my BF got hold of them and heard it, so we had to resend it for the 3rd time with tracking number this time, and then it has been confirmed they got it, the check has been cashed and the NOA1has been issued... So s* happens unfortunately whether with US postal service, whether with USCIS...

[keyshawn18 52]

ONe thing I notice about people on this site is... they always blaming the USCIS.

(myself included: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/333712-wow-dont-i-feel-special/)

I'm a little new to this site, in regards to being a regular user.

My best suspicion (couldn't there be a million scenarios here?) is that

1) someone did a very inept job

2) someone is mis-reporting

3) someone is presenting a hoax

Well, I mean, the poster herself, said: "This has NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE" probably.

Now, I understand,... nothing surprises me, and there's always a first time for everything.

Sometimes, we just simply fail to follow even the most simple and mundane rules, for our own neglect and other-life-distractions.

I completely agree with this post.I have never heard of such a situation.My hunch is that the paperwork was not sent.Anyone who sends a package should get tracking and delivery and signature confirmation.No way will it take such a long time to get a NOA1.

[DouglasFiel 53]

I agree with most above,,, if the check is not cashed in a couple of weeks,,, Something is wrong. Stop payment on the Check

and resend the package with a signature confirmation.

Good luck.

Regards,

[ateneaalexander 10]

Thanks for that information. I suppose refiling is the only option we're left with. He said that if he doesn't hear from them in the next 30 days, he will call in to cancel the check and file a new one, with additional documentation as he has been here to visit me a second time already since he filed it.

In a way, I am thankful that it hasn't gone through yet because I will flying in to visit him at the end of this month. (I have a tourist visa which I was issued before we even met each other.) And that is actually another concern of mine, that if our petition was received, would it show in their records as I go through Immigration at LAX? If so, should I say upfront tot he officer that I am visiting my fiance? I am dreading the possibility that they deny me entry then, although I fully intend to return home to my job after a month.

But considering they haven't received it yet, should I just say I'm visiting friends and relatives? (which I will be doing as well) Just so I can avoid the "interrogation".

Advice, anyone? :-)

Dont wait 30 days call now! it doesnt take 3 months for NOA1

[MIBEN 83]

If he does refile, ensure he sends it certified return receipt or express that way you can track the peice and can see exactly what department and who signed for it. I never sent anything to USCIS, NVC or the consulate that could not be tracked.

Good luck,

[Jenn n Victor 0]

Has the check cleared out????

[Scafidi454 22]

That is my very predicament, although I am going by what my fiance told me - that he went to the post office and sent in the petition. But right now, we're practically in limbo, right?

Are you sure that he sent the documents to the Dallas lock box first? The Dallas location will forward them to the appropriate territory.

Are you sure that he sent the documents to the Dallas lock box first? The Dallas location will forward them to the appropriate territory.

Also, I have sent all communications to them certified, express, etc. so that I can get a delivery receipt and can track it online. It's worth those few extra dollars.

[Winning23 25]

I am at a total loss. It has been over 3 months since my fiance filed the petition in California and we have not received an NOA1. He finally called them last week and the lady said they're backed up and he mentioned something about them not processing petitions that are not standard size? What is that??? I'm sorry to be sounding like I'm ranting here, but let me just say it, I am VERY frustrated!!! We know they haven't received it at all because they didn't charge the check he sent in. Why is this happening? Have any of you ever heard of something like this? I'm ready to wait a long time for NOA1 to NOA2 but to wait this long for Filing to NOA1, it's absurd and so disheartening. :-(

Something is wrong w this picture

1. You wait 3 months for a NOA 1, which takes 5 days or less to receive/approve

2. Next, the petitioner wrote a bad check? Have you checked to make sure if the check has been cashed or not? If not, you wont' receive the NOA 1.

3. Was the check drawn off a US Bank for the correct amount?

4. Ask your fiance double-check the 1-129 application and make sure nothing was missing.

I am betting there is an issue w/ the payment and file is missing documents. NOA 1 strictly means USCIS receives the application in Dallas, cashes check sends to processing center.

Good luck

[clarence954 20]

it's simple, was the check cashed???? if it was they received it

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Good Grief...

I got my approval from USCIS in less than 3 months!

[CristiFur 15]

why wait another 30 days? If he sent it to Texas, his check would be cashed within a week and then the NOA1 sent. The check being cashed and the NOA1 have nothing to do with it making it to CSC or not. You said he called them to inquire. Who did he call? You need to find out if he sent it to Texas or not. All petitions are to be sent to Texas. If he did, then it got lost and he should just cancel the check and resend it, this time by CMRRR so he can get a signature showing it was signed for. If he sent it to California then he did it wrong and needs to cancel the check and do it correct... send it to Texas. Do you understand what I am saying? He either never really sent it and is pulling the wool over your eyes, it got lost, or he sent it to the wrong place. All 3 scenarios scream for sending it again. What is 30 days going to accomplish?