Is this the I-130 NOA 1?

[Cixelsyd 1]

What the letter says:

Just want to double check that I actually got NOA 1.

In the top right corner it says "I-797C, Notice of Action"

Basically it just states that they have received my I-130.

Notice type is listed as "Receipt Notice"

The rest of the letter just talks about Receipt notice, processing time, if this is an I-130, something about biometrics and if my address changes.

Reason I ask

It doesn't say anything about needing to send in an I-129f or anything else.

I guess after reading through the guides I sorta expected the NOA-1 to explicitly direct you on the next action.

I'm pretty sure it is the NOA-1, but thought I would double check.

Also, at the bottom of the page is the California USCIS address. I'm assuming that if this is my NOA-1 then I need to send my I-129F there.

Side Note

If this is the NOA-1... then they're on top of things lately. Only took them 5 days to process.

[AbbynSheryl 0]

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abby n sheryl

[Steve S 2]

Welcome to the Journey!

[Cixelsyd 1]

Quick follow up question before I send the I-129f out.

The guide says to send a copy of the NOA-1 and the Transfer notice where your I-130 was sent.

I've only got the NOA-1. So should I still be waiting for a transfer doc from USCIC?

Or does the NOA-1 from California double as the transfer doc?

[slim 1,525]

Not trying to be rude by not answering but I'm not sure. I'll be checking back here to see once someone posts. The whole I-130 thing is a different animal.

[Cixelsyd 1]

Not trying to be rude by not answering but I'm not sure. I'll be checking back here to see once someone posts. The whole I-130 thing is a different animal.

No worries, even saying "I have no idea" does help me out. If nobody knows, then chances are - I'm over thinking it.

Probably time to just grip it and rip it.

Suppose I could go probe the other K-3ers; I just feel more at home in the dysfunctional Russian forum.

[Darnell 8,478]

Cool Beans !

The NOA-1 contains the address of CSC - so send your K-3 packet there...

You don't have a transfer notice, so don't sweat it... If you were homed to VSC, and your NOA-1 is from CSC, the contractors at the Chicago Lock Box decided already to send your petition to California. IMO, that's a better thing.

IMO, processing should go fast at CSC. Good Luck !

[Cixelsyd 1]

I just got one of those "I'm an idiot" moments.

I think I figured out all my confusion.

After reading through the guide, I got the impression that you had to send in the 129f as part of the 130 process.

I-129F = K-3

I-130 = CR-1/IR-1

And of course married couples have the choice of going with both or only one.

However, I would rather have the CR-1/IR-1. So I should have been reading the CR-1/IR-1 guide; turns out I was reading the K-3 guide (which rightfully directs you to file both).

Cool Beans !

The NOA-1 contains the address of CSC - so send your K-3 packet there...

You don't have a transfer notice, so don't sweat it... If you were homed to VSC, and your NOA-1 is from CSC, the contractors at the Chicago Lock Box decided already to send your petition to California. IMO, that's a better thing.

IMO, processing should go fast at CSC. Good Luck !

Thanks, I appreciate the quick follow up and good input.

Turns out I don't need to worry about it anyway.

[Darnell 8,478]

Ya, I think the CR-1 is superior to the K-3, but there are some strong reasons to stay with a K-3.

If you are solely filing the I-130, then you don't have to do additional paperwork right now for a K-3 submittal. It's an entire SET of documents, ya? PITA, IMO.

Maybe you will get superfast processing at CSC? I've been noticing NOA-1--NOA-2 durations recently from 28 days to 4 months.. WOO HOO!

But hei - if you want to be proactive, have something NEW to read, take a look at http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut

Good Luck !

[slim 1,525]

Thanks, Darnell.

Feel free to weigh in on pies and guns as well.

Folks, this a perfect example of what a "visitor" should be to the RUB forum. Polite, upbeat.... and helpful! Hope to see you again Darnell.