Missed Approval Letter

[ntinda 0]

Hi All,

I have a quick question. I was out of the country for sometime (visiting my fiancee) and missed the Approval notice that was supposed to be sent, I was wondering what is in the second package also if its a package that needs to be signed for. I'm a student so it was sent to my school and I figured that I would not need anybody to pick it up for me since the school would probably keep letter. However, I believe it must have been a letter that needs to be signed for and as a result my school sent it back to USCIS. So now I called USCIS to resend it but its been since November . I am so worried right now because I don't know how far it will push the process back. I was also wondering if I should expect my fiancee to receive his letter from the embassy ( I am the US Citizen) or if his letter will not be sent until I recieve the iapproval letter from USCIS. Thanks a bunch.

[bakofoil 27]

Did you receive an NOA1 and receipt number earlier than November? It's difficult to help without knowing what stage you are at in the process. Could you provide more details and perhaps fill out your timeline. The timeline helps other VJ users waiting.

[ntinda 0]

Did you receive an NOA1 and receipt number earlier than November? It's difficult to help without knowing what stage you are at in the process. Could you provide more details and perhaps fill out your timeline. The timeline helps other VJ users waiting.

Yes, we recieved a receipt number in September, about ten days after we sent in the petitioner packet. I then saw on the USCIS check status website that we had been approved in late october. I beleive that it when USCIS attempted to send us information I guess the notice of approval, and that is what my school post office sent back to USCIS. I have asked them to resend it since I am back in the country but since November 16 when it was sent back I haven't hear anything...

[rakkaus 0]

Did you receive an NOA1 and receipt number earlier than November? It's difficult to help without knowing what stage you are at in the process. Could you provide more details and perhaps fill out your timeline. The timeline helps other VJ users waiting.

Yes, we recieved a receipt number in September, about ten days after we sent in the petitioner packet. I then saw on the USCIS check status website that we had been approved in late october. I beleive that it when USCIS attempted to send us information I guess the notice of approval, and that is what my school post office sent back to USCIS. I have asked them to resend it since I am back in the country but since November 16 when it was sent back I haven't hear anything...

Still a bit confused here. You don't need to respond to the NOA2. Did your fiance receive Packet 3?

[bakofoil 27]

Did you receive an NOA1 and receipt number earlier than November? It's difficult to help without knowing what stage you are at in the process. Could you provide more details and perhaps fill out your timeline. The timeline helps other VJ users waiting.

Yes, we recieved a receipt number in September, about ten days after we sent in the petitioner packet. I then saw on the USCIS check status website that we had been approved in late october. I beleive that it when USCIS attempted to send us information I guess the notice of approval, and that is what my school post office sent back to USCIS. I have asked them to resend it since I am back in the country but since November 16 when it was sent back I haven't hear anything...

Ok, well you need to call USCIS and ask for a duplicate copy of the NOA2 as you will need this when he adjusts status. The NOA2 is just notification and not something you would need to act on before the case proceeds. You should also ask them when the case was sent to the National Visa Center. If your fiance hasn't changed address since you applied then he should automatically receive packet 3 from the embassy. It might be worth calling NVC to find out when the case was sent on to the embassy.

[Krikit 1,165]

Do everything you can to have them resend the NOA2. It is required for the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process once you are married. Keep a record of each phonecall, and every piece of correspondence. Print out a hardcopy of the online status and keep that too. Should you be unsuccessful in your attempts at obtaining a copy of the NOA2, you will need to explain why you don't have it in your AOS cover letter. You will need to send them evidence of your attempts to obtain one so that you do not have to purchase a replacement. I believe the replacement cost is close to $400 right now.

[bakofoil 27]

Do everything you can to have them resend the NOA2. It is required for the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process once you are married. Keep a record of each phonecall, and every piece of correspondence. Print out a hardcopy of the online status and keep that too. Should you be unsuccessful in your attempts at obtaining a copy of the NOA2, you will need to explain why you don't have it in your AOS cover letter. You will need to send them evidence of your attempts to obtain one so that you do not have to purchase a replacement. I believe the replacement cost is close to $400 right now.

Crikey! I had no idea about that replacement cost.

[ntinda 0]

Do everything you can to have them resend the NOA2. It is required for the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process once you are married. Keep a record of each phonecall, and every piece of correspondence. Print out a hardcopy of the online status and keep that too. Should you be unsuccessful in your attempts at obtaining a copy of the NOA2, you will need to explain why you don't have it in your AOS cover letter. You will need to send them evidence of your attempts to obtain one so that you do not have to purchase a replacement. I believe the replacement cost is close to $400 right now.

Crikey! I had no idea about that replacement cost.

Did not recieving the NOA2 the first time then delay the prcoess? How come since October we have not heard from the embassy? Also thanks guys so much for the information it was very helpful. I will definentaly call NVC and ask for the NOA2 to be sent again.

[Krikit 1,165]

Did not recieving the NOA2 the first time then delay the prcoess? How come since October we have not heard from the embassy? Also thanks guys so much for the information it was very helpful. I will definentaly call NVC and ask for the NOA2 to be sent again.

It does not delay the process at this stage. (It will at the AOS stage.) You will not receive further correspondence at this point, but your fiancé will. Time delays are not uncommon. If you would enter your timeline information I would be able to better answer your questions.

[bakofoil 27]

Did not recieving the NOA2 the first time then delay the prcoess? How come since October we have not heard from the embassy? Also thanks guys so much for the information it was very helpful. I will definentaly call NVC and ask for the NOA2 to be sent again.

It really shouldn't have, no. It just gives you notification and proof of approval by USCIS (which is why it is such an important part of the paperwork). Once USCIS approve a petition they send it onto NVC and from there it goes to the relevant embassy. I'm still not sure which embassy we are discussing here so please take a few moments to fill out your timeline then if you have further questions we can help much quicker.

Your fiance should receive packet 3 from the embassy at the address stated on the initial application.

[Krikit 1,165]

Crikey! I had no idea about that replacement cost.

Here it is. It's Form I-824 and the current cost is $340.

[bakofoil 27]

Crikey! I had no idea about that replacement cost.

Here it is. It's Form I-824 and the current cost is $340.

They sting you in many many ways.

[ntinda 0]

Did not recieving the NOA2 the first time then delay the prcoess? How come since October we have not heard from the embassy? Also thanks guys so much for the information it was very helpful. I will definentaly call NVC and ask for the NOA2 to be sent again.

It does not delay the process at this stage. (It will at the AOS stage.) You will not receive further correspondence at this point, but your fiancé will. Time delays are not uncommon. If you would enter your timeline information I would be able to better answer your questions.

Oh ok, well thats good to hear, I am new to Visa Journey I just joined today, I don't know where the timeline application is do you mind helping me? Thanks a lot.

[Krikit 1,165]

Oh ok, well thats good to hear, I am new to Visa Journey I just joined today, I don't know where the timeline application is do you mind helping me? Thanks a lot.

Sure. Click on this link and it will take you to the timeline page. Let me know if you run into any difficulty and I'll step you through it. Welcome to VJ!

[pushbrk 13,172]

Do everything you can to have them resend the NOA2. It is required for the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process once you are married. Keep a record of each phonecall, and every piece of correspondence. Print out a hardcopy of the online status and keep that too. Should you be unsuccessful in your attempts at obtaining a copy of the NOA2, you will need to explain why you don't have it in your AOS cover letter. You will need to send them evidence of your attempts to obtain one so that you do not have to purchase a replacement. I believe the replacement cost is close to $400 right now.

Crikey! I had no idea about that replacement cost.

Did not recieving the NOA2 the first time then delay the prcoess? How come since October we have not heard from the embassy? Also thanks guys so much for the information it was very helpful. I will definentaly call NVC and ask for the NOA2 to be sent again.

With no profile or timeline, no country or visa type, all are assuming you at least picked the right forum in which to post. That would mean you filed a petition for a fiance visa. If that petition is approved, your case will proceed. If you have the case number, simply call the DOS visa information line at 1 202.663.1225, then use menu selections 1-0-0, then ask for a case status.

Formerly, USCIS mail carried a no forward order. That has changed but yours may have been sent before that. I don't think you can successfully complete AOS without it, so if you can't coax them into sending you another one, you'll be filing the I-824 and paying the $340.