NOA2 is taking more than 5 months - April Filer

[counicoune 2]

Hello. I am an April filer and I see almost all of us has been approved already. Yet I haven't gotten anything so far. My NOA1 date is April 7th 2014. I Sent them an Online Inquiry but I should expect an answer by October 2nd... Is there a way I can call them? Is it normal to take so long?! I am afraid my case is lost somewhere and I wont even know about it!

[mstee81 28]

It took 7 months for my approval... You can keep calling or have your Senator get involved.

[counicoune 2]

7 months!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my...

[Natalie and Bruce 18]

I know it's hard, but try and focus on something else, to get your mind off of it. Last year my wife's I-130 took nine months, and another four till she had her visa in hand. Like watching a pot, waiting for water to boil, it can drive you crazy.

I used to get pissed, when I'd see approvals for people that filed after us, or the expedites getting finished in just a few months. I decided to take a break from VJ, that helped.

You will be through the process before you know it, and all the separation will be a distant memory.

[counicoune 2]

I know it's hard, but try and focus on something else, to get your mind off of it. Last year my wife's I-130 took nine months, and another four till she had her visa in hand. Like watching a pot, waiting for water to boil, it can drive you crazy.

I used to get pissed, when I'd see approvals for people that filed after us, or the expedites getting finished in just a few months. I decided to take a break from VJ, that helped.

You will be through the process before you know it, and all the separation will be a distant memory.

Your words are very nice to me. Thank you so much, it helps. My husband is ''zen'' I guess I was born without that gene I'll try to get my mind off it. Thank you again, and gratz on your approval <3

[counicoune 2]

I am gonna call today... if something is wrong they will tell me right?

[mstee81 28]

I am gonna call today... if something is wrong they will tell me right?

CS reps won't know. The can only tell you if a RFE has been sent and that would be listed on the USCIS website. You can call and ask to speak with tier two support. Tier 2 may be able to provide more info. have you created a service request? Most of the service centers are behind in processing.

[counicoune 2]

CS reps won't know. The can only tell you if a RFE has been sent and that would be listed on the USCIS website. You can call and ask to speak with tier two support. Tier 2 may be able to provide more info. have you created a service request? Most of the service centers are behind in processing.

I called today... and the call center agent would not talk to me, I am the beneficiary. I'll have to get my husband to call from USA... such a pain!

[jsumner86 403]

I called today... and the call center agent would not talk to me, I am the beneficiary. I'll have to get my husband to call from USA... such a pain!

sounds about right.. and I'm pretty sure they will tell you you're within processing times too.. Tier 1 and Tier 2 agents at USCIS are rubbish.

[counicoune 2]

sounds about right.. and I'm pretty sure they will tell you you're within processing times too.. Tier 1 and Tier 2 agents at USCIS are rubbish.

How am I gonna get any answer then?!

[jsumner86 403]

How am I gonna get any answer then?!

They will tell you to wait, like they told others plenty of other times to wait. You can try to see if they can put a service request in, see if they will allow it if the reps actually can. I know it takes a tier 2 to be able to put any service request in. That's the thing with USCIS, the tier 1 reps see as much as you do on the screen.

[counicoune 2]

They will tell you to wait, like they told others plenty of other times to wait. You can try to see if they can put a service request in, see if they will allow it if the reps actually can. I know it takes a tier 2 to be able to put any service request in. That's the thing with USCIS, the tier 1 reps see as much as you do on the screen.

I dont understand... why is there a 5 month mark if when they dont respect it they dont tell you why? I mean I have the same right as anyone else form any other country filling for a IR-1 So if my husband call he would have to ask to be put in touch with a tiers 2 agent?

[IslAmy 122]

Ours took 5 months and 5 days...5 months is just the average.

[jsumner86 403]

I dont understand... why is there a 5 month mark if when they dont respect it they dont tell you why? I mean I have the same right as anyone else form any other country filling for a IR-1 So if my husband call he would have to ask to be put in touch with a tiers 2 agent?

It's the average. It's true you do, but so did everyone from early 2013 who had to wait 10+ months due to them putting DACA filers above US citizens' spousal visas. There's still some from October 2013 onwards who are probably still waiting.

[california_luv 56]

Been waiting since Dec 2013 ... along with many others.