This is confusing

[AUBGER 0]

Hey guys...This might sound stupid but Michael (my fiance) and I sent the 129package a month ago through our lawyer and didnt hear anything yet. It's kinda scary since I read of all kinds of timeframes online...from 3 months to a year and ...I hate to sound emotional but I think I need to talk to people that are in the same situation or i will go nuts.

[JenT 0]

Welcome to VJ. Patience is your friend.

[~Chad~ 0]

Hey guys...This might sound stupid but Michael (my fiance) and I sent the 129package a month ago through our lawyer and didnt hear anything yet. It's kinda scary since I read of all kinds of timeframes online...from 3 months to a year and ...I hate to sound emotional but I think I need to talk to people that are in the same situation or i will go nuts.

Then you have come to the right place, welcome to VJ

[Nagishkaw 510]

Not even an NOA-1?

[Otto 83]

First - keep in regular contact with your attorny - Weekly at least.

Firt question to ask - what is my receipt/case number and what is our NOA1 date?

If all is going well thus far, you should already have an NOA1 and have your case number so you can log onto the system (USCIS) to check your (basic) status (touches/approval).

Hope your journey is a quick one - try to find those with similar countries to yours so you can better judge timelines. If you check Embassy Info (above) you'll be able to see users from that country (unless someone knows a better way).

[AUBGER 0]

thank you Wow...that wasa quick reply I already feel better

Thank you so very much

not even that...well actually i have no clue..I keep telling Mike to call the lawyer and he keeps telling me the guy needs his time

[~Chad~ 0]

If you are not in constant contact with your lawyer, he/she may be waiting on the noa2 before telling you anything. So like karin und otto stated, I would definitely call him/her and inquire the case number. Also, be glad that you are going through vermont.

[Mononoke28 134]

A quick way to find out if they're working on your case is to check with your bank to see if your check has been cashed. If it has, then the copy of the cashed check should have a receipt # written on it. You can take this number and plug it into the USCIS web site to follow up on your case.

[AUBGER 0]

First - keep in regular contact with your attorny - Weekly at least.

Firt question to ask - what is my receipt/case number and what is our NOA1 date?

If all is going well thus far, you should already have an NOA1 and have your case number so you can log onto the system (USCIS) to check your (basic) status (touches/approval).

Hope your journey is a quick one - try to find those with similar countries to yours so you can better judge timelines. If you check Embassy Info (above) you'll be able to see users from that country (unless someone knows a better way).

I will make my fiance call the guy...kept asking him and he seems to have much more patience than me...He said that the check was cashed last week by the VCS is it?...pfffff I'm so new at this...but thank you for the advice...I will make sure to follow it...sorry if i didnt reply individually...

Gotta figure out even how this forum thing works

[AUBGER 0]

If you are not in constant contact with your lawyer, he/she may be waiting on the noa2 before telling you anything. So like karin und otto stated, I would definitely call him/her and inquire the case number. Also, be glad that you are going through vermont.

Well...I assume I'm going through Vermont since Mike is from maine and the lawyer is in Mass but...is vermont really so much better?

[~Chad~ 0]

If you are not in constant contact with your lawyer, he/she may be waiting on the noa2 before telling you anything. So like karin und otto stated, I would definitely call him/her and inquire the case number. Also, be glad that you are going through vermont.

Well...I assume I'm going through Vermont since Mike is from maine and the lawyer is in Mass but...is vermont really so much better?

Yep, the average time for an noa2 at vrmt is about a month, at CSC it's about 3 months.

[AUBGER 0]

A quick way to find out if they're working on your case is to check with your bank to see if your check has been cashed. If it has, then the copy of the cashed check should have a receipt # written on it. You can take this number and plug it into the USCIS web site to follow up on your case.

I didnt know that...You guys are awesome! I'm so glad I found this site!!! wow ...I'm going to ask michael to check it because he did say that the check was cleared

[Otto 83]

By the way - if you haven't already, check the Guides above - lots of information and step-by-step instructions and examples - even if you used an attorney to file for you, still helpful to be informed.

We felt the same before we found VJ.

[AUBGER 0]

If you are not in constant contact with your lawyer, he/she may be waiting on the noa2 before telling you anything. So like karin und otto stated, I would definitely call him/her and inquire the case number. Also, be glad that you are going through vermont.

Well...I assume I'm going through Vermont since Mike is from maine and the lawyer is in Mass but...is vermont really so much better?

Yep, the average time for an noa2 at vrmt is about a month, at CSC it's about 3 months.

Well finally someone is raising my spirits I still have 2.5months 'till I graduate from college but I dont want this to go forever either...U waiting for it too? or been there done that?

[Nagishkaw 510]

If you are not in constant contact with your lawyer, he/she may be waiting on the noa2 before telling you anything. So like karin und otto stated, I would definitely call him/her and inquire the case number. Also, be glad that you are going through vermont.

Well...I assume I'm going through Vermont since Mike is from maine and the lawyer is in Mass but...is vermont really so much better?

YES! Oh heck yes !!

You can thank your lucky Elvis crucifix you are going through VCS .