Does anyone know this form...I797??

[madanisgirl 3]

Hi yes I am anixous I called the uscis # about my rfe that they have sent out

they told me it was mailed on the 17th...I still have not received it. They also said that

it was form I797 that was mailed and to follow the instructions...of course this was a computer and not

a person. So does anyone have an idea of this form and what it contains?

My Fiance is on me to find out so we can be a step ahead but I don't know what else I can do

to find out more.

[imaisha 1]

Coulda sworn the I-797 was the NOA2...

[Otto 83]

An I-797 is a Notice of Action (NOA) - it could be either an RFE or your approval.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Hi yes I am anixous I called the uscis # about my rfe that they have sent out

they told me it was mailed on the 17th...I still have not received it. They also said that

it was form I797 that was mailed and to follow the instructions...of course this was a computer and not

a person. So does anyone have an idea of this form and what it contains?

My Fiance is on me to find out so we can be a step ahead but I don't know what else I can do

to find out more.

As Otto und Karin said, the I-797 is a Notice Of Action. It's used for NOA1, NOA2, RFE's, and probably other stuff as well. The form itself doesn't mean anything - it depends on what's printed on it. If you've already been told you're getting an RFE then you just have to wait until you get the form to see what they're asking for.

[baron555 934]

Hi yes I am anixous I called the uscis # about my rfe that they have sent out

they told me it was mailed on the 17th...I still have not received it. They also said that

it was form I797 that was mailed and to follow the instructions...of course this was a computer and not

a person. So does anyone have an idea of this form and what it contains?

My Fiance is on me to find out so we can be a step ahead but I don't know what else I can do

to find out more.

Thoroughly look over that copy of the entire K-1 petition that you made prior to mailing it out. Try to find what they are looking for based on your knowledge of reading the numerous postings here on VJ. Then you can be ready to send back the information they are reqeusting.

[ladonna 0]

Hi yes I am anixous I called the uscis # about my rfe that they have sent out

they told me it was mailed on the 17th...I still have not received it. They also said that

it was form I797 that was mailed and to follow the instructions...of course this was a computer and not

a person. So does anyone have an idea of this form and what it contains?

My Fiance is on me to find out so we can be a step ahead but I don't know what else I can do

to find out more.

I'm not sure if this is any help, but I never received my NOA1 and I called USCIS and they told me they wouldn't mail another one. The computer also told me to follow the instructions on that form, but of course I couldn't follow the instructions if I didn't get them, so I just kept my fingers crossed. Then about 3 months after that I got NOA2, and that one I DID receive in the mail. Anyway, my point is, I never did follow any instructions, and my case went to NVC anyway.

You have my sympathy. I know this process is so confusing. Sometimes you are scared to do something, and scared NOT to do something also. Ridiculous they don't make the instructions clearer.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Coulda sworn the I-797 was the NOA2...

ALL Notices of Action (NOA) are on form I-797. If you have done evrything correct, the first one you receive (NOA1) is a receipt, the second (NOA2) is an approval. The second can be a RFE and then you will be looking for your NOA3. "NOA1, NOA2" etc are Vj terms, USCIS will have no clue what you are talking about.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hi yes I am anixous I called the uscis # about my rfe that they have sent out

they told me it was mailed on the 17th...I still have not received it. They also said that

it was form I797 that was mailed and to follow the instructions...of course this was a computer and not

a person. So does anyone have an idea of this form and what it contains?

My Fiance is on me to find out so we can be a step ahead but I don't know what else I can do

to find out more.

I'm not sure if this is any help, but I never received my NOA1 and I called USCIS and they told me they wouldn't mail another one. The computer also told me to follow the instructions on that form, but of course I couldn't follow the instructions if I didn't get them, so I just kept my fingers crossed. Then about 3 months after that I got NOA2, and that one I DID receive in the mail. Anyway, my point is, I never did follow any instructions, and my case went to NVC anyway.

You have my sympathy. I know this process is so confusing. Sometimes you are scared to do something, and scared NOT to do something also. Ridiculous they don't make the instructions clearer.

There is no instructions on an NOA1 you need. It is a receipt. A receipt. That is all and by the time you would receive it you already know they have your case because they cashed your check and you have delivery confirmation of your package. The "instructions" basically tell you to wait for your next notice. They will not send another because it is a waste to send ther FIRST one.

As you see, there was nothing there you need, there was nothing you needed to be instructed to do. The APPROVAL, the NOA2 is another matter. THAT one you WILL need, do NOT lose it.