just an update

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Right, because me being me and not looking into the proper way of sending things in the post and making sure we are able to track online where things are...I called the USCIS 1800 # to see if they got our first petition. Now I know it has only been 3 weeks but I got so nervous on account of sending money(yes it was a check but still lol). THe guy I spoke to...officer Danato was really nice and helpful. He looked to see if the said petition was recieved and he said that it hadn't been posted yet. So I don't know if that means that they got it or what. He did tell me that although it typically takes upto 4 weeks from them getting the petition to sending out receipt notices, he said that due to mechanical problems within the computer systems, that there is a delay of approximately 4-6 weeks longer. Which of course takes it upto 6-10 weeks for a possible receipt notice. He did say also that this may clear up, but to still give that bit of extra time. I asked if it was more or less due to IMBRA and he said not at all. Don't know how true that is, but I imagine they would be honest about it?? Or am I only fooling myself here??? lol.

Hope this gives a bit of answers

Laura Mitchell

[aussiewench 9]

Hi Laura,

This is posted on the USCIS site on the forms page. Just my guess, but I think it possibly has a lot to do with IMBRA.....I imagine the workload at service centers will be heavy right now and top that off with 'they are possibly working a lil blind' would make it worse. Bad enough at the best of times.

NOTE: Due to an unusually large volume of receipts at the Service Centers during the first week of April, it is taking longer than expected to enter cases into the system. Depending on the type of case and service requested, it may take approximately 14 days to generate and mail receipt notices. Once the receipt notice has been generated, it may take an additional 2 to 3 days for customers to receive their receipt notices in the mail. Per existing policies and procedures, requests for Premium Processing Service will continue to be processed within 15 days. USCIS wishes to assure all customers that the original received date will be honored and recorded on the receipt notice. This date will appear in the "Received Date" box on Form I-797, Notice of Action. The received date is different from the "Notice Date", which also appears on Form I-797. The Notice Date is the date the receipt notice was actually generated. USCIS has taken appropriate measures to address this situation and expects to be current with its receipting by mid-May.

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

You know...I can always count on you lol. What a good wench you are ...Thanks for that. Do you know what he meant by not posted yet? Does that mean that they haven't recieved it or that it hasn't been put into the computer? I thought of asking him myself, but unfortunately, it was AFTER I hung the phone up and the thought of waiting another 20 minutes on hold didn't appeal to me. Perhaps I will tomorrow if I get bored enough lol. GOD IT SO SUCKS NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK WHILST BEING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY!! Perhaps this is an off topic thread starter??hmmmmm gonna go have a looksie now haha

Thanks again..

Laura Mitchell

[hahuhobrad 0]

All,

Thanks for this Post. Very informative. I had also called the 1-800 and did not get the same quality of answers.

VJ Rocks!

Brad

[timesnap 0]

I hope it helps ..I sent my I-130 for my hsuabnd and son on May 9th and they got it on May 11 but I still have not received any receipt notice for them. I am also waiting for receipt to apply for I-129F for my DH. I will update this forum when I get my RN.