February fillers thread

[lkekandi 0]

We filed originally in September but our marriage certificate was messed up so we had to file again in February .

02/04/2008 Got married...again...in Columbia, South Carolina

I-130 Timeline

02/07/2008- Sent I-130

02/08/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

I-129F(K3)

02/07/2008- Sent in the same package as I-130

02/08/2008- Received in Chicago

how come that you guys sent the I-129F along with the I-130, i was reading in the instructions for K-3 and it says clearly that you have to include a copy of the NOA-1 with I-129F package?

Thank you

Called USCIS told them to put me through to an immigration officer, asked him if I could and told him that my friend filed them both together and he said usually you should wait for the NOA1 for the I-130 but I could file both at the same time if I wanted as with everything going on the rules are a little bit blurred at the moment. He gave me some good advice, he even told me I should try and get my case expedited due to my husband being in the military.

Your best bet is to talk to an IMMIGRATION OFFICER before you send anything off as the people who answer the phones at USCIS as just about as much use as monkey with a handset... they know nothin

Edited February 11, 2008 by lkekandi

[hilkka28586 0]

We filed originally in September but our marriage certificate was messed up so we had to file again in February .

02/04/2008 Got married...again...in Columbia, South Carolina

I-130 Timeline

02/07/2008- Sent I-130

02/08/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

I-129F(K3)

02/07/2008- Sent in the same package as I-130

02/08/2008- Received in Chicago

how come that you guys sent the I-129F along with the I-130, i was reading in the instructions for K-3 and it says clearly that you have to include a copy of the NOA-1 with I-129F package?

Thank you

Called USCIS told them to put me through to an immigration officer, asked him if I could and told him that my friend filed them both together and he said usually you should wait for the NOA1 for the I-130 but I could file both at the same time if I wanted as with everything going on the rules are a little bit blurred at the moment. He gave me some good advice, he even told me I should try and get my case expedited due to my husband being in the military.

Your best bet is to talk to an IMMIGRATION OFFICER before you send anything off as the people who answer the phones at USCIS as just about as much use as monkey with a handset... they know nothin

It was the same for us! We were told after I got screwed over that we should submit both forms together and contact our State Representative (whom we happened to know personally) and see if he could help us seeing as we are considered to be a unique case.

I wouldn't recommend submitting both at the same time unless you have talked to an official about your case.

Good luck!

[santijs 0]

Just updating the thread on my own I-130 petition

I-130 Timeline

02/09/2008- Sent I-130

02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

02/21/2008- Check cashed

Cheers,

SantiJS

[Techbrarian 0]

Just updating the thread on my own I-130 petition

I-130 Timeline

02/09/2008- Sent I-130

02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

02/21/2008- Check cashed

Cheers,

SantiJS

My check was cashed too! 2/20/2008...is that good...what does that mean, lol.

[hilkka28586 0]

My check was cashed too! 2/20/2008...is that good...what does that mean, lol.

any activity is good news at this point. it means they are actually working on your application and you can use the number off the back of the check to your status online. congrats!!

[santijs 0]

Updated: I-130 petition status B)

I-130 Timeline

02/09/2008- Sent I-130

02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

02/21/2008- Check cashed

02/25/2008- NOA1 Received [shows 02/20/2008 receive date], Case status showing online

Cheers,

SantiJS

[Danyel y Miguel 0]

Updated: I-130 petition status B)

I-130 Timeline

02/09/2008- Sent I-130

02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

02/21/2008- Check cashed

02/25/2008- NOA1 Received [shows 02/20/2008 receive date], Case status showing online

Cheers,

SantiJS

got my noa1 as well, but i cant check it online

[crismar 0]

Hey everyone! I sent in my I-130 petition on Feburary 8th and I just got my NOA1 today! Thats good I guess. I read on the form however, that it can take years for a visa number to become availible. That sounds terrible, anyone like to elaborate on that one? I checked the NVS website and I couldn't find much on processing times.

Thanks! Good luck to all!

Updated: I-130 petition status B)

I-130 Timeline

02/09/2008- Sent I-130

02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

02/21/2008- Check cashed

02/25/2008- NOA1 Received [shows 02/20/2008 receive date], Case status showing online

Cheers,

SantiJS

got my noa1 as well, but i cant check it online

I couldn't check mine online either today when I saw the check had came through at a bank. I took a look at the check deposited and on the reverse side of the check there was the receipt number written on it. So I tried to check it and nothing. I then registered on the website at USCIS and I could then see the status of our I-130.

[hilkka28586 0]

Hey everyone! I sent in my I-130 petition on Feburary 8th and I just got my NOA1 today! Thats good I guess. I read on the form however, that it can take years for a visa number to become availible. That sounds terrible, anyone like to elaborate on that one? I checked the NVS website and I couldn't find much on processing times.

Thanks! Good luck to all!

no don't worry visa numbers are automatically given to husband, wives and children. other relatives like moms, dads, sisters etc have to wait for a number to become available. congratulations on your good news!!

[febfiller 0]

I received NOA1 on 2/25.

but still couldnt check case online

[santijs 0]

Updated: I-130 petition status B)

I-130 Timeline

02/09/2008- Sent I-130

02/11/2008- Received in Chicago signed for by V Bustamante

02/21/2008- Check cashed

02/25/2008- NOA1 Received [shows 02/20/2008 receive date], Case status showing online

Cheers,

SantiJS

Wierd - my case was touched on 02/26, too

[Danyel y Miguel 0]

i noticed alot of you posting your noa1's here so i updated the list on the other thread

just want to make a quick note, i noticed alot of you guys havent filled in your timelines, you should its really easy!!! and trust me, alot of people around here will ask you to do so

[naomiraj 0]

i noticed alot of you posting your noa1's here so i updated the list on the other thread

just want to make a quick note, i noticed alot of you guys havent filled in your timelines, you should its really easy!!! and trust me, alot of people around here will ask you to do so

Please add me to the list of February Filers. Could you please post the link to the other thread? Thanks.

2/13/08 - Mailed to Chicago Lockbox

2/16/08 - Delivery Confirmed

2/22/08 - NOA Receipt Date

2/26/08 - NOA Hard Copy arrived in the mail

Good Luck to All!

[Danyel y Miguel 0]

i noticed alot of you posting your noa1's here so i updated the list on the other thread

just want to make a quick note, i noticed alot of you guys havent filled in your timelines, you should its really easy!!! and trust me, alot of people around here will ask you to do so

Please add me to the list of February Filers. Could you please post the link to the other thread? Thanks.

2/13/08 - Mailed to Chicago Lockbox

2/16/08 - Delivery Confirmed

2/22/08 - NOA Receipt Date

2/26/08 - NOA Hard Copy arrived in the mail

Good Luck to All!

np! added ya to the list! and here is a link to the thread -

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1618514

[febfiller 0]

great I am able to see my case online......hoooooooooooooooooooooooooraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa