Noa2 When should i expect?

[His Glory 25]

I am trying to figure out the timelines but I cant seem to understand them. Im in California, I just wanted to see what the normal time frame is once you file. I sent out the packet and got my NOA1 on 9/11. And then how long after I respond at the NVC level...does it take to get to the embassy in Nigeria? (if there is no rfe)

[Trisha89 36]

We are waiting for NOA2 since august 12, 2013 almost 4 months but we are in Texas Service Center... It's frustrating. :-(

[dwheels76 5,468]

I am trying to figure out the timelines but I cant seem to understand them. Im in California, I just wanted to see what the normal time frame is once you file. I sent out the packet and got my NOA1 on 9/11. And then how long after I respond at the NVC level...does it take to get to the embassy in Nigeria? (if there is no rfe)

You sure you were sent to California? Does your receipt # start with CSC or MSC?

With all the transfers and backlogs its really hard to say how long its all over the place. But expect 6 to 8 months for NOA2 approval at USCIS.

Than off to NVC and that in itself is another wait for some could take 2 weeks could take 8 weeks. Thats just your petition gettng to NVC.

Once there and inputted and you get a case# you get to do alittle driving so its best to have all your ducks in a row.

Since this is Nigeria DO NOT get police report until you are at NVC with case# assigned. Than you can go get (it has a 3 mnoth shelf life) NVC is easily a 2 to 4 month ordeal and thats without issues (checklist we call them there ).

Once Case Complete than you are in queue for interview and that can be 1 to 3 months usually about 2 months is the norm.

While you are waiting for NOA2 come here to NVC filers thread read post #1 and #2 so you know what is next step and things you can do now like have Affidavit of support package together.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/468369-nvc-filers-december-2013/page-1

[His Glory 25]

You sure you were sent to California? Does your receipt # start with CSC or MSC?

With all the transfers and backlogs its really hard to say how long its all over the place. But expect 6 to 8 months for NOA2 approval at USCIS.

Than off to NVC and that in itself is another wait for some could take 2 weeks could take 8 weeks. Thats just your petition gettng to NVC.

Once there and inputted and you get a case# you get to do alittle driving so its best to have all your ducks in a row.

Since this is Nigeria DO NOT get police report until you are at NVC with case# assigned. Than you can go get (it has a 3 mnoth shelf life) NVC is easily a 2 to 4 month ordeal and thats without issues (checklist we call them there ).

Once Case Complete than you are in queue for interview and that can be 1 to 3 months usually about 2 months is the norm.

While you are waiting for NOA2 come here to NVC filers thread read post #1 and #2 so you know what is next step and things you can do now like have Affidavit of support package together.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/468369-nvc-filers-december-2013/page-1

ooo it says msc. 6-8?!

[No one like God 2]

I called tier2 3 days ago the man i spoke with told me while am on phone that he is sendin them email to expidite my form and told me in the next 5 to 10 days i should receive a letter from them. What does that mean? Sorry i dont know where to post it. Thanks

[dwheels76 5,468]

I called tier2 3 days ago the man i spoke with told me while am on phone that he is sendin them email to expidite my form and told me in the next 5 to 10 days i should receive a letter from them. What does that mean? Sorry i dont know where to post it. Thanks

Oh you called USCIS? Expedite your form. He can't do that. You would have to qualify for an expedite and submit the evidence to be approved for that.

He probably meant he was submitting a service order to find out what is going on. Usually takes about 30 to 60 days to hear anything. And they will probably tell you what you already been told.

Right now MSC (Missouri Service Center - Either Overland Park, Kansas or Lee Summit Missouri you are at) is saying they are processing March/April filers so still way behind. So all you can do is wait at this point.

Edited December 6, 2013 by dwheels76

[His Glory 25]

Oh you called USCIS? Expedite your form. He can't do that. You would have to qualify for an expedite and submit the evidence to be approved for that.

He probably meant he was submitting a service order to find out what is going on. Usually takes about 30 to 60 days to hear anything. And they will probably tell you what you already been told.

Right now MSC (Missouri Service Center - Either Overland Park, Kansas or Lee Summit Missouri you are at) is saying they are processing March/April filers so still way behind. So all you can do is wait at this point.

this is where I have a problem....if they are processing march/april do I count till sept? I know im showing my ignorance but hey....that's me so am I understand that march to sept is six months...that mean I wont hear anything til around 6 months from now?

[Dan from MI 23]

this is where I have a problem....if they are processing march/april do I count till sept? I know im showing my ignorance but hey....that's me so am I understand that march to sept is six months...that mean I wont hear anything til around 6 months from now?

Yes, probably should expect 6 to 8 months more months. That is where people hate the most... being left in the dark praying that the papers actually made it and did not get lost.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

It's sad we have to wait so long, but they literally get thousands of immigration petitions a day, and they stopped adjudicating I-130s for a good few months this year due to other petitions taking priority.

Edited December 7, 2013 by Ketsuban

[dwheels76 5,468]

this is where I have a problem....if they are processing march/april do I count till sept? I know im showing my ignorance but hey....that's me so am I understand that march to sept is six months...that mean I wont hear anything til around 6 months from now?

This from another post..

""Currently the National Benefits Center is working on cases filed early April 2013 and the wait time is about one year from the filing date. USCIS hopes to bring the wait time to the 5 month goal. In order to do this, they are moving cases to equalize workflows. We don’t know when they will catch up to meet their goal, and this is just one step of the process. Because there are many factors, any timeline is a guess. In addition, each case is different so some cases take much longer."

[livindadream 156]

I filed in May, Got my NOA1 May 20th and still no word from them since. If they're currently working on April, then Im keeping my fingers crossed that by next month I will hear something.

[His Glory 25]

This from another post..

""Currently the National Benefits Center is working on cases filed early April 2013 and the wait time is about one year from the filing date. USCIS hopes to bring the wait time to the 5 month goal. In order to do this, they are moving cases to equalize workflows. We don’t know when they will catch up to meet their goal, and this is just one step of the process. Because there are many factors, any timeline is a guess. In addition, each case is different so some cases take much longer."

Edited December 8, 2013 by His Glory