Why it took so long for our NOA2?

[mamalou 0]

My question is why it took so long for us to get approve, we are freaking out here, its so unfair. Our case is almost 11 mos now. I see some got approve 14-20 days after the RFE response, but ours is already 1 month, I'm sick & tired of checking the website & email every now & then, still no NOA2. My husband hates to call uscis, getting same answer. We are so hopeless & helpless now. Very sad here, It's so aggreviating. Need your comment guys. Here's my timeliness:

K-3 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage : 2008-01-22

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-29

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-22

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-25

I-129F RFE(s) : 2008-11-21

RFE Reply(s) : 2008-12-06

I-129F NOA2 : ?????????

I-130 Approval : ????????

Comments : 04/17/2008 -touched 1-129F

05/07/2008 -touched I-130 05/08/2008 -touched 1-130

11/20/2008 -Touched both 1-130/1-129f.

11/21/2008 -Touched with RFE

12/01/2008 -got RFE noticed by mail

12/06/2008 -Sent out our RFE response

12/08/2008 -VSC Received RFE response

12/09/2008 -Case Processing Resumed -

12/11/2008 -Touched

12/12/2008 -Touched

..as of today 01/08/2009 NO updates yet from USCIS

Still waiting for NOA2.This is ridiculous.

Our case is already long overdue

[mamalou 0]

My question is why it took so long for us to get approve, we are freaking out here, its so unfair. Our case is almost 11 mos now. I see some got approve 14-20 days after the RFE response, but ours is already 1 month, I'm sick & tired of checking the website & email every now & then, still no NOA2. My husband hates to call uscis, getting same answer. We are so hopeless & helpless now. Very sad here, It's so aggreviating. Need your comment guys. Here's my timeliness:

K-3 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage : 2008-01-22

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-29

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-22

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-25

I-129F RFE(s) : 2008-11-21

RFE Reply(s) : 2008-12-06

I-129F NOA2 : ?????????

I-130 Approval : ????????

Comments : 04/17/2008 -touched 1-129F

05/07/2008 -touched I-130 05/08/2008 -touched 1-130

11/20/2008 -Touched both 1-130/1-129f.

11/21/2008 -Touched with RFE

12/01/2008 -got RFE noticed by mail

12/06/2008 -Sent out our RFE response

12/08/2008 -VSC Received RFE response

12/09/2008 -Case Processing Resumed -

12/11/2008 -Touched

12/12/2008 -Touched

..as of today 01/08/2009 NO updates yet from USCIS

Still waiting for NOA2.This is ridiculous.

Our case is already long overdue

I have a hanging question that It cant get out of my mind, Can we still get approve? as far as I know we responded the RFE right. We really wanted our petition get done so we can move on to our lives then. Hayyyssss....

Feel so depressed here specially my husband.

[Serendipity_ 0]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

[Tree 0]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

the same reason why it is taking so long for anyones NOA or visa to get approve,d

the gov does things they want they wanna do it

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

Hi Tita Lou.. I agree with the above statement. Perhaps you should try calling USCIS and ask what happened to your case. I am very positive that your approval is on the way. It is hard but you need to hang in there and be strong. Good things would come up soon..

[BePatience 0]

My question is why it took so long for us to get approve, we are freaking out here, its so unfair. Our case is almost 11 mos now. I see some got approve 14-20 days after the RFE response, but ours is already 1 month, I'm sick & tired of checking the website & email every now & then, still no NOA2. My husband hates to call uscis, getting same answer. We are so hopeless & helpless now. Very sad here, It's so aggreviating. Need your comment guys. Here's my timeliness:

K-3 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage : 2008-01-22

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-29

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-22

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-25

I-129F RFE(s) : 2008-11-21

RFE Reply(s) : 2008-12-06

I-129F NOA2 : ?????????

I-130 Approval : ????????

Comments : 04/17/2008 -touched 1-129F

05/07/2008 -touched I-130 05/08/2008 -touched 1-130

11/20/2008 -Touched both 1-130/1-129f.

11/21/2008 -Touched with RFE

12/01/2008 -got RFE noticed by mail

12/06/2008 -Sent out our RFE response

12/08/2008 -VSC Received RFE response

12/09/2008 -Case Processing Resumed -

12/11/2008 -Touched

12/12/2008 -Touched

..as of today 01/08/2009 NO updates yet from USCIS

Still waiting for NOA2.This is ridiculous.

Our case is already long overdue

mamalou,

Have you try calling uscis and see what's going on with your case? If not I suggest you do that ASAP. Call the following number and option to get to VSC officer.

1-800-375-5283

option 1

option 2

option 1----- enter your receipt number

option 1----- verify your receipt number is correct

option 3 then

option 4

This will get you to VSC officer.

Best of luck. sorry to hear about your situation

[Cin&Rick 0]

Dear mamalou,

Did your husband call them today? I think it`s the best thing to do now. And, maybe....you can be suprised and your case may be approved too. I read about a few people who were approved but website wasn`t updated...

Let me know, ok?

Good luck!!

[mamalou 0]

Dear mamalou,

Did your husband call them today? I think it`s the best thing to do now. And, maybe....you can be suprised and your case may be approved too. I read about a few people who were approved but website wasn`t updated...

Let me know, ok?

Good luck!!

Cin, if they did not update our status in the website, Is it possible also that they will not send us notice in email? Because our previous notices was in email, ''CRIS notice of RFE ''& ''Case processing resume''. So i assume it will be in the email when they give notices. Will tell hubby to call USCIS I hope this time they will give good news for us.

[mamalou 0]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

the same reason why it is taking so long for anyones NOA or visa to get approve,d

the gov does things they want they wanna do it

Nessie, can you pls tell me further on the phrases you said ...the gov does things they wanna do? Can you clarify? I need more accurate statement from you.

mamalou

[Y's_habibitk 2]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

the same reason why it is taking so long for anyones NOA or visa to get approve,d

the gov does things they want they wanna do it

Nessie, can you pls tell me further on the phrases you said ...the gov does things they wanna do? Can you clarify? I need more accurate statement from you.

mamalou

She was expressing frustration with this process. Dont worry further

Lisa

[12345678 1]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

the same reason why it is taking so long for anyones NOA or visa to get approve,d

the gov does things they want they wanna do it

Nessie, can you pls tell me further on the phrases you said ...the gov does things they wanna do? Can you clarify? I need more accurate statement from you.

mamalou

She was expressing frustration with this process. Dont worry further

Lisa

Lisa,

You are goin with K3, but in AOS & EAD forum I found something really frustrating thought....it takes 4months to even one year to get AOS approved...u still have gutts and patience left to deal with USCIS again and again? I must salute u by the way...here is the link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=170670&hl=

and I even observed many ppl getting approved even after one year....

What do u say?Can even sacrifice couple of months rather waiting for something(worst case scenario) may be months after months?

think baby think.....

Sonia

[notime4haterz 0]

Hey Mama! How are you hon? I was asking about you a few days ago!

Still nothing??? Damn it!!!!

Well don't be very very upset. Seems like VSC is doing more work and getting out more approvals now than before. Alot of people got their approvals. Like someone said, they didn't get an email or letters, but when they called, the people there told them they were approved. Definitely let your hubby call for you.

I also need to call them and check. I'm gonna try and call tomorrow. I see some May approvals and still didn't get mine.

Let us know as soon as you get your approval!!! I can't wait to send you a congratulations!!!

Narina

[mamalou 0]

My question is why it took so long for us to get approve, we are freaking out here, its so unfair. Our case is almost 11 mos now. I see some got approve 14-20 days after the RFE response, but ours is already 1 month, I'm sick & tired of checking the website & email every now & then, still no NOA2. My husband hates to call uscis, getting same answer. We are so hopeless & helpless now. Very sad here, It's so aggreviating. Need your comment guys. Here's my timeliness:

K-3 Visa

Event Date

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Manilla, Philipines

Marriage : 2008-01-22

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-29

I-129F Sent : 2008-03-22

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-25

I-129F RFE(s) : 2008-11-21

RFE Reply(s) : 2008-12-06

I-129F NOA2 : ?????????

I-130 Approval : ????????

Comments : 04/17/2008 -touched 1-129F

05/07/2008 -touched I-130 05/08/2008 -touched 1-130

11/20/2008 -Touched both 1-130/1-129f.

11/21/2008 -Touched with RFE

12/01/2008 -got RFE noticed by mail

12/06/2008 -Sent out our RFE response

12/08/2008 -VSC Received RFE response

12/09/2008 -Case Processing Resumed -

12/11/2008 -Touched

12/12/2008 -Touched

..as of today 01/08/2009 NO updates yet from USCIS

Still waiting for NOA2.This is ridiculous.

Our case is already long overdue

Hello All, Thanks for all your support & responses, very well said. You are nice & beautiful people Narina, serindipity, liza, wendy, cintia,Sonias.. & nessie. I'll take your words guys. Thank u thank u.

mamalou

[Y's_habibitk 2]

'mamalou' - A couple of people this week have called USCIS and found out that their files were approved. I believe their case status was not updated online.

Wouldn't hurt to make another Call to USCIS this week if you haven't already.

I am sure you will get an approval very very soon

Good Luck!

the same reason why it is taking so long for anyones NOA or visa to get approve,d

the gov does things they want they wanna do it

Nessie, can you pls tell me further on the phrases you said ...the gov does things they wanna do? Can you clarify? I need more accurate statement from you.

mamalou

She was expressing frustration with this process. Dont worry further

Lisa

Lisa,

You are goin with K3, but in AOS & EAD forum I found something really frustrating thought....it takes 4months to even one year to get AOS approved...u still have gutts and patience left to deal with USCIS again and again? I must salute u by the way...here is the link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=170670&hl=

and I even observed many ppl getting approved even after one year....

What do u say?Can even sacrifice couple of months rather waiting for something(worst case scenario) may be months after months?

think baby think.....

Sonia

hey sonia,

ya. I have seen all of the worst case senarios. Our big decision maker was that every long term (6+ months) AP out of our consulate is Cr1. THAT, is a gamble we arent willing to take.

Our thinking is, if we are together we can face anything...aww, so mushy and sweet

Like I say, the options (K3 vs Cr1) are very personal and should be carefully analyzed.

The EAD is approved seperately from the AOS, if he can work within 3 months...we can wait for the AOS

[FCH 1]

hang in there... we had the same problem. check out my timeline... almost like we were waiting for nothing.

they must be going over your RFE. try calling from time to time and talk to an actual agent/officer.

good luck!