How long does it take to get NOA2 or case approved?

[Ray1983 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

[UN-KNOWN 0]

Almost 6 months .

[Pooh and Piglet 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Make sure you verify your upgrade! Per my experience (at CSC), they do not accept upgrade requests via mail. They returned mine to me as "an inquiry that should be handled by the 800 number". Suggest you call the 800 number and Fax in the upgrade again.

[Ray1983 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

Called VSC and spoke to customer service a few times before I was able to get my case upgraded. I mailed the upgrade request and called on July 10. Called about 3 more times before I was able to speak to a supervisor and finally reveived a letter from VSC stating that my case was upgraded on August 5th. Called a few more times and received a letter yesterday stating that my case is actively processing and that I should hear from them in about 3 mths. Waiting patiently....

Was thinking about filing for K3 but unsure. Any advise?

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

Called VSC and spoke to customer service a few times before I was able to get my case upgraded. I mailed the upgrade request and called on July 10. Called about 3 more times before I was able to speak to a supervisor and finally reveived a letter from VSC stating that my case was upgraded on August 5th. Called a few more times and received a letter yesterday stating that my case is actively processing and that I should hear from them in about 3 mths. Waiting patiently....

Was thinking about filing for K3 but unsure. Any advise?

NO NO NO. Filing the K3 will delay your I-130 from being processed, cause they will pair it up, and your petitions will go to bottom of pile, filing a K3 will not speed up the I-130!!!! Trust me on this one!!!!

[Ray1983 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

Called VSC and spoke to customer service a few times before I was able to get my case upgraded. I mailed the upgrade request and called on July 10. Called about 3 more times before I was able to speak to a supervisor and finally reveived a letter from VSC stating that my case was upgraded on August 5th. Called a few more times and received a letter yesterday stating that my case is actively processing and that I should hear from them in about 3 mths. Waiting patiently....

Was thinking about filing for K3 but unsure. Any advise?

NO NO NO. Filing the K3 will delay your I-130 from being processed, cause they will pair it up, and your petitions will go to bottom of pile, filing a K3 will not speed up the I-130!!!! Trust me on this one!!!!

I tought that once you filed the I-129F it becomes a separate petition and not being paired with the I-130 IR1 because even though you file for both of them they get approved at different times. And also if K3 is approved first you can still complete the IR1.

In what way will it delay my process.

I saw that you(Paris) are filing for K3 as well.

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

Called VSC and spoke to customer service a few times before I was able to get my case upgraded. I mailed the upgrade request and called on July 10. Called about 3 more times before I was able to speak to a supervisor and finally reveived a letter from VSC stating that my case was upgraded on August 5th. Called a few more times and received a letter yesterday stating that my case is actively processing and that I should hear from them in about 3 mths. Waiting patiently....

Was thinking about filing for K3 but unsure. Any advise?

NO NO NO. Filing the K3 will delay your I-130 from being processed, cause they will pair it up, and your petitions will go to bottom of pile, filing a K3 will not speed up the I-130!!!! Trust me on this one!!!!

I tought that once you filed the I-129F it becomes a separate petition and not being paired with the I-130 IR1 because even though you file for both of them they get approved at different times. And also if K3 is approved first you can still complete the IR1.

In what way will it delay my process.

I saw that you(Paris) are filing for K3 as well.

Because they "Pair" them up and will most likely process them when the I-129F comes due for processing.

YES, I filed for a K3 but not for a faster interview, we had special reasons we did it, most VJers know why and Im not getting into why again, turned out we did not have too, our I-130 was approved and we are now persueing the CR-1 visa with NVC and will interview for the CR-1.

Please if you file K3 you will delay yourself.

Edited August 21, 2009 by Paris Heart

[Ray1983 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

Called VSC and spoke to customer service a few times before I was able to get my case upgraded. I mailed the upgrade request and called on July 10. Called about 3 more times before I was able to speak to a supervisor and finally reveived a letter from VSC stating that my case was upgraded on August 5th. Called a few more times and received a letter yesterday stating that my case is actively processing and that I should hear from them in about 3 mths. Waiting patiently....

Was thinking about filing for K3 but unsure. Any advise?

NO NO NO. Filing the K3 will delay your I-130 from being processed, cause they will pair it up, and your petitions will go to bottom of pile, filing a K3 will not speed up the I-130!!!! Trust me on this one!!!!

I tought that once you filed the I-129F it becomes a separate petition and not being paired with the I-130 IR1 because even though you file for both of them they get approved at different times. And also if K3 is approved first you can still complete the IR1.

In what way will it delay my process.

I saw that you(Paris) are filing for K3 as well.

Because they "Pair" them up and will most likely process them when the I-129F comes due for processing.

YES, I filed for a K3 but not for a faster interview, we had special reasons we did it, most VJers know why and Im not getting into why again, turned out we did not have too, our I-130 was approved and we are now persueing the CR-1 visa with NVC and will interview for the CR-1.

Please if you file K3 you will delay yourself.

Ok. Thanks alot.

[Ray1983 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

08-05-09 - Called USCIS and sopke to Spuervisor regarding upgrade.

08-20-09 - Received letter stating that case was being actively processing. Approx time 3 mths.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.

[Ray1983 0]

Hi everyone am new here. I applied for my wife when I was a GC holder and has recently become a USC and would like to know how long does it take to get NOA2.

Time line for I130.

01-25-06 - Got married in Guyana

02-06-06 - Mailed I130 to VSC

02-09-06 - VSC received I130

02-14-06 - Received NOA1

07-09-09 - Became USC

07-12-09 - Mailed VSC with upgrading petition.

07-13-09 - VSC received mail.

07-14-09 - Case shows online change, but does not state what.

08-05-09 - Called USCIS and sopke to Spuervisor regarding upgrade.

08-20-09 - Received letter stating that case was being actively processing. Approx time 3 mths.

Still waiting for approval. Called couple of times. Petition still pending.