November 2009 filers.

[Pappillon 0]

ok, i'll try, thanks!!!

[JeNiaz 0]

We also finally sent out our packets today.

I130 and G325a Hopefully everything is alright. We stapled the g325a together I hope that does not end up to be a problem....such picky people...

[lady-alone 0]

I'm getting a little anxious...mailed my package on 11/06, they received it on 11/09 (verified by USPS online) and I haven't received my NOA1 yet ...it's been over a week... average seemed to be taking less than that. I hope it's a good sign that everything was perfect and they're moving right on to the processing center!

I put it all together with tabs at the bottom, two hole punched, proper payment and all supporting evidence. I pained over the entire package for weeks before sending it in. Now, time seems to be standing still. Waiting is so hard.

truckerlove

[M&ME 2]

Maybe I skipped over it, but I didn't see anything on the instructions about how to fasten the the package together, I thought I read not to use ACCO clips, that's the only thing I remember reading. I didn't fasten anything together, except to paperclip the check to the cover sheet and paperclip the picture that are inside plastic bags to the 325a. But I got my NOA1 so they must be willing to accept it.

[Terca 6]

Don't worry sometimes it takes more than a week, in the meantime you can always check to see if your check was cashed even if there's no NOA1. At least it will ease the wait ...

[Terca 6]

M&ME on their website "USCIS.gov" they recommend using those fasteners, so i guess even if people do they wont get in trouble. I didnt use those either, I used paper clips and staples. And for my pics a black clip... I will post a picture of the whole packet when i have some time

[Safiya&Samir 0]

I'm getting a little anxious...mailed my package on 11/06, they received it on 11/09 (verified by USPS online) and I haven't received my NOA1 yet ...it's been over a week... average seemed to be taking less than that. I hope it's a good sign that everything was perfect and they're moving right on to the processing center!

I put it all together with tabs at the bottom, two hole punched, proper payment and all supporting evidence. I pained over the entire package for weeks before sending it in. Now, time seems to be standing still. Waiting is so hard.

truckerlove

Don't worry. It took me 10 days from the day they received until I got the NOA1.

Did you check to see if the check was cashed?

Edited November 19, 2009 by Safiya&Samir

[lady-alone 0]

Hopefully it will come in today....I'll be waiting! As for the cheque (or check as they spell it here in the US), we used a bank draft so at this point there's no way to track it. Will just have to wait.

I recall reading somewhere that the best way to send in the documents is to two-hole punch them...here's the link that I found on the USCIS site: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

Keeping my fingers crossed that it will be in the mail today.

truckerlove

[lady-alone 0]

Hopefully it will come in today....

YAY! I went home at lunch and the documents were there...all three NOA's for the I-130, I-485 & I-765! Now just have to wait for the biometrics appointment...

tick, tock, tick, tock...

truckerlove

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Well, i got the e-mail saying they accepted the package and a case number. Now to wait for the hardcopy NOA. Check hasnt been cashed yet, but I'm sure that will happen really soon now.

[flironman 0]

Well received my NOA1 receipt in the mail today and created my profile on the UCSIS.gov website. Now what happens. I see people's profiles stating applications for I-129 Visa petition being sent, is that correct? I thought those were obsolete since the I-130 processing times have been cut down. Any ideas everybody.

Good luck to all

Carlos J.

Edited November 19, 2009 by flironman

[M&ME 2]

Well received my NOA1 receipt in the mail today and created my profile on the UCSIS.gov website. Now what happens. I see people's profiles stating applications for I-129 Visa petition being sent, is that correct? I thought those were obsolete since the I-130 processing times have been cut down. Any ideas everybody.

Good luck to all

Carlos J.

Is it recommended to create a profile on their page? Does it speed up the process or increase communication with them or just make it easy to check the status?

[sachinky 465]

It's only so you can see if someone "touched" or last updated your file. I don't think they've been updating it lately.

[Safiya&Samir 0]

Well, i got the e-mail saying they accepted the package and a case number. Now to wait for the hardcopy NOA. Check hasnt been cashed yet, but I'm sure that will happen really soon now.

How did they get your email address? Did you put it in the cover letter or something?

[Safiya&Samir 0]

Well received my NOA1 receipt in the mail today and created my profile on the UCSIS.gov website. Now what happens. I see people's profiles stating applications for I-129 Visa petition being sent, is that correct? I thought those were obsolete since the I-130 processing times have been cut down. Any ideas everybody.

Good luck to all

Carlos J.

I'm not going to do the I-129 because it's cheaper to just go CR-1/IR-1 and they get work permission/greencard right away. I guess there might be some benefit to the other, I read someone say the other day that it would speed it up a couple weeks. But then I have seen so many timelines where the I-130 and I-129 were approved on the same day, so I'm not sure about that. Maybe it is faster processing at the consulate? I don't know. In any case, even if it added a month or maybe even two, I'd still go CR-1 because of the cost of adjusting later and of them not being able to work right away.