Will this be an issue for NOA1?

[LotofPatience 65]

Thanks DebbyNSeyi! I will talk to the representative on Mon after 8AM.

Live persons are available Mon-Fri 8AM to 8PM.

Thanks a lot!

Loto

Called the USCIS to check the delay of NOA1. After first level representative collected the basic information, the call was escalated to the second level. They asked my last name and zip code and advised that their mail room is full with 1000s of applications and to wait until the check is cashed, after routing to the appropriate service center. I asked them how many more weeks (mine is going to be 3 weeks on this Wed) to wait. Then I was told another 2 more weeks! Also, I was told that there will be a receipt# at the back of the cleared check. Good thing they told was I won't lose the priority date of I-130 which is July 21, even if there is a delay in entering the application into their system or not.

Hope this helps to others who are also stuck like me not having NOA1 for more than 10 days after the submission!

Loto

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Called the USCIS to check the delay of NOA1. After first level representative collected the basic information, the call was escalated to the second level. They asked my last name and zip code and advised that their mail room is full with 1000s of applications and to wait until the check is cashed, after routing to the appropriate service center. I asked them how many more weeks (mine is going to be 3 weeks on this Wed) to wait. Then I was told another 2 more weeks! Also, I was told that there will be a receipt# at the back of the cleared check. Good thing they told was I won't lose the priority date of I-130 which is July 21, even if there is a delay in entering the application into their system or not.

Hope this helps to others who are also stuck like me not having NOA1 for more than 10 days after the submission!

Loto

Well, at least that's good news - I mean about the priority date

Now, you can rest assured that you're just sitting back and waiting like the rest of us.

(I'm sure you'll feel better though once your check is cashed and you get your receipt #)

[LotofPatience 65]

Well, at least that's good news - I mean about the priority date

Now, you can rest assured that you're just sitting back and waiting like the rest of us.

(I'm sure you'll feel better though once your check is cashed and you get your receipt #)

Yes Debbi, I have lot of patience :-) BTW, thanks again for your help!

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

Oh My Gosh :dance:

Finally, my I-130 application has been received and routed to VSC. I got the email text from Chicago Lockbox.

The text follows:

from Do_Not_Reply_Lockbox@dhs.gov

to myemailid

date Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM

subject USCIS Acceptance Confirmation

Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the Vermont Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number EACNNNNNNNNNN. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your application using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status.

This confirmation provides notification of the date USCIS received your application/petition. This notice does NOT grant any immigration status or benefit. You MAY NOT present this notice as evidence that you have been granted any immigration status or benefit. Further, this notice does NOT constitute evidence that your application remains pending with USCIS. The current status of your application/petition must be verified with USCIS.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE

Loto

[OBX 51]

Great news Loto! You are on your way!

[LotofPatience 65]

Great news Loto! You are on your way!

Thanks OBX!

I was little worried since it went to the third week for NOA1, due to the below reasons:

1) Complicated I-130 filing since it is for the second time for the same beneficiary

2) Recent address (PO Box) change by the USCIS and I thought I messed it up with some old PO Box

3) My 2.5 years old photograph and I worried if they match it with my 2 year old I-130 file with them

4) Didn't include beneficiary's passport or birth certificate copy as per VJ (my beneficiary had used other names even before the marriage)

Other than that, the application was perfect. Now I am all set with NOA1 and waiting patiently for another 4 to 6 months time, unless there are further issues.

This time, I am little pessimistic than the first time!

It was super clean for the first time with 3.5 months for I-130 approval, 1 month for NVC, 1.5 months to complete Consulate interview - with overall time of 6 months from I-130 filing to Interview.

Loto

[OBX 51]

Thanks OBX!

I was little worried since it went to the third week for NOA1, due to the below reasons:

1) Complicated I-130 filing since it is for the second time for the same beneficiary

2) Recent address (PO Box) change by the USCIS and I thought I messed it up with some old PO Box

3) My 2.5 years old photograph and I worried if they match it with my 2 year old I-130 file with them

4) Didn't include beneficiary's passport or birth certificate copy as per VJ (my beneficiary had used other names even before the marriage)

Other than that, the application was perfect. Now I am all set with NOA1 and waiting patiently for another 4 to 6 months time, unless there are further issues.

This time, I am little pessimistic than the first time!

It was super clean for the first time with 3.5 months for I-130 approval, 1 month for NVC, 1.5 months to complete Consulate interview - with overall time of 6 months from I-130 filing to Interview.

Loto

I think that timeline might be a bit tough to beat this time around but who knows, maybe USCIS and NVC will surprise you. Best of luck!

[RumbaBumba 4]

Glad to hear that Loto. I am glad you are on your way

[LotofPatience 65]

Glad to hear that Loto. I am glad you are on your way

Thanks Rumba!

Did you mail out your I-130 package and deliver to the USCIS?

Loto

[RumbaBumba 4]

Well Funny Story. I sent it overnight Delivery via USPS. Waiting to see when the USPS accepts it

[LotofPatience 65]

Well Funny Story. I sent it overnight Delivery via USPS. Waiting to see when the USPS accepts it

USPS tracking really sucks! My last update was "Sorting Complete" to deliver it today. And it never said "Delivered". I assumed it was delivered and trashed the USPS receipt yesterday after the email from USCIS.

Every place is making fun out of us :-)

But, you should be all set this time. Only thing I want to make sure you get the old priority date.

Loto

[RumbaBumba 4]

How Could I ensure that? I just referenced the Notice of action. By the time the lot box sent me my email that they messed up... It was gone haha

But yes, larely ive been feeling like the butt of a lot of jokes haha

[LotofPatience 65]

How Could I ensure that? I just referenced the Notice of action. By the time the lot box sent me my email that they messed up... It was gone haha

But yes, larely ive been feeling like the butt of a lot of jokes haha

If you have completed Form G-1145 and included in I-130 packet, you should receive the email from USCIS, 2 weeks after the delivery date.

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

Did you mean how would you ensure to get your old priority date? If you have included your rejected documents and it clearly states your old date, I think they should consider this fact.

Loto

[RumbaBumba 4]

ahh. NO i didnt. I didnt want a rejection notice floating around with my packet. I just mentioned my petition was rejected due to the application being incomplete. I referenced my case number in the RESUBMISSION COVER letter. Other than that. Besides some rectifications (which all of VJ was polite enough to help me with), I included all the older forms. Hopefully, i get priority date.

IS there a way to know?