worried...

[HighwayStar 0]

My fiancé sent our K-1 petition on February 7. Now, almost two months later, we haven't yet got NOA1, therefore we don't know our case number, and haven't been able to check if there is any progress on our case. He called VSC and was told the petition had been received OK, and that they would send the number ASAP (the cheque had been cashed on Feb 13, so we already knew the petition had got there). The thing is, that damned number hasn't arrived yet, and I'm beginning to wonder whether there might be something odd going on.

This is the reason why I haven't been able to update our timeline... Even though we know the petition is there at VSC, we never got an official NOA1. Since I've been a member here, and even before that, I've seen that everything under the sun can happen to us poor filers... If there is anyone who has experienced a similar situation, I'd be immensely grateful for any feedback and/or advice. Thanks in advance!

[sara..... 371]

My fiancé sent our K-1 petition on February 7. Now, almost two months later, we haven't yet got NOA1, therefore we don't know our case number, and haven't been able to check if there is any progress on our case. He called VSC and was told the petition had been received OK, and that they would send the number ASAP (the cheque had been cashed on Feb 13, so we already knew the petition had got there). The thing is, that damned number hasn't arrived yet, and I'm beginning to wonder whether there might be something odd going on.

This is the reason why I haven't been able to update our timeline... Even though we know the petition is there at VSC, we never got an official NOA1. Since I've been a member here, and even before that, I've seen that everything under the sun can happen to us poor filers... If there is anyone who has experienced a similar situation, I'd be immensely grateful for any feedback and/or advice. Thanks in advance!

.........the number should be on the back of ur check i think not positive about it but seems to me thats what i was told only we used money order so that didnt help us out any we had to wait for the hard copy

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Is your fiancé in any way able to get the case number off the back of the cheque? I know that some US banks will scan in the cheque once it has been cashed. At least then you would be able to log into USCIS and check for updates.

As long as the cheque has been cashed and they say they have received it I wouldn't worry too much - what is really important is the paper version of the NoA2.

[45495 1]

hey,

that does seem to take a long time. like said before by others, you can get your case number from the back of your check.

if your NOA 1 really doesnt come and your status changes, you might want to give USCIS a call to make sure they have your address correct and they send at least your NOA 2 to the right address...

lots of good luck

[djaedi 0]

I would be burning up the phone lines everyday. If they say they received it and cashed your check then the case is already in processing. I wouldn't worry about that. They should put a rush on your NOA1 because you are way out of the time since they should have sent it. Keep us in the loop.....we are concerned for you.

[HighwayStar 0]

Thank you very much for your concern and advice. Unfortunately, I can't call them, because I am in Italy, and my fiancé is now patiently waiting for them to send that NOA1. If it doesn't get there by the end of the week, I think he should call them and make his displeasure be known. When he managed to get hold of them, he was told the file was there, but they hadn't start processing it yet. I just hope we won't be singled out by bad luck and have to wait heaven knows how long... Our case should be otherwise rather clear-cut, or at least we think so. Let's just keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.

[HighwayStar 0]

Sorry for the double post, but unfortunately we got very soon to know what was wrong, as my timeline shows all too clearly. My fiancé used a check that showed his old address in North Carolina (he's been living in Northern Virginia for over one and a half years now), and as a result the application was sent back to him yesterday. Needless to say, I got mad at him for the almost two months wasted. He resent it immediately with a new check, and told me everything had been looked at and stamped. I don't know if this is a good thing or not... Can anyone advise me, especially if something similar has happened to any of you? I'd really appreciate it so very much.

[KimandRuss 0]

What are you looking for advice on? The packet was returned because the address on the checks didnt match (I didn't know that mattered btw... good info for everyone here )

He sent the petition again and hopefully this time it will fly through without any problems.

best of luck to you

[45495 1]

hey,

we too had a problem with our check. i thought i was going to postpone things horribly, but look at our timeline... it went way too fast (i'm holding back on package 3 right now...).

the truth is, i cant say it going to go fast, but this doesnt mean it's going to take longer either.

(you probably did get your tracking number on the sheet of paper they sent back to you, ours did al least)

wishing you a speedy round 2.

good luck

[justsomebody 0]

I know that the address on my check was my old address in Texas, and I currently live and sent my I-129F using my address in Idaho. Check was cashed right away with no problems. I don't think the USCIS cares about the address not matching as long as the check clears the bank. My case is proof that the address on the check does not need to match. You can see my timeline in my signature of how quickly my check was cashed. I was then able to go online at my bank's website and view the posted copy of my check and get my case number.

[KimandRuss 0]

Your case is proof only that it worked for YOU. Two others here in this thread alone have already stated that it was a problem for theirs. Perhaps it's just VSC. Who knows.

Obviously it depends on the office you file at or whomever separates the payment from the rest of the file. I wouldn't want to be the one who recommended it's 'ok' and have others take the chance of having it returned.

[shawndoc 0]

I also used a check that had an ancient address. I normally only use checks for paying my rent, so didn't feel any need to throw out my old ones and pay for new ones with updated address. Had no problems being processed by the CSC.

[HighwayStar 0]

I also used a check that had an ancient address. I normally only use checks for paying my rent, so didn't feel any need to throw out my old ones and pay for new ones with updated address. Had no problems being processed by the CSC.

Well, this is what happened to my fiancé... He was still using those checks without any problems, but VSC had a different opinion. Perhaps CSC is different, but that won't help us now. The file was resent anyway, and at this point I hope it will be processed quickly.