NOA1 Preference Classification Unknown

[CanuckChick 7]

Hello,

I am a Canadian who got married to a US citizen on June 21st 2010. We submitted our I-130 application on July 20th and received our NOA1 on July 31st. I noticed that under preference classification our case is categorized as "Unknown Classification" and my class is blank. I think my preference classification is supposed to be "husband or wife of US citizen, 201(b) INA" or something like that (as shown in this sample: http://www.visajourney.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=2163&pid=15568#top_display_media). Presumably I am in the CR1 class.

I have asked my husband to contact USCIS asap to correct the preference classification if needed. I am concerned and am wondering if I am worrying needlessly or of this is indeed an error and it is likely to have delayed getting our NOA2. I suspect the latter.

I would be grateful for your perspectives and advice.

Debra

[LotofPatience 65]

Hello,

I am a Canadian who got married to a US citizen on June 21st 2010. We submitted our I-130 application on July 20th and received our NOA1 on July 31st. I noticed that under preference classification our case is categorized as "Unknown Classification" and my class is blank. I think my preference classification is supposed to be "husband or wife of US citizen, 201(b) INA" or something like that (as shown in this sample: http://www.visajourn...p_display_media). Presumably I am in the CR1 class.

I have asked my husband to contact USCIS asap to correct the preference classification if needed. I am concerned and am wondering if I am worrying needlessly or of this is indeed an error and it is likely to have delayed getting our NOA2. I suspect the latter.

I would be grateful for your perspectives and advice.

Debra

You should contact the USCIS and correct the classification,

Loto

[CanuckChick 7]

Thanks Loto!

[CanadianRedneck 8]

From what I know and hear..they're supposedly giving priority to people that are married to US citizen's versus people who are Landed Immigrants...so it makes a big difference..otherwise you'll end up falling through the cracks.

[CanuckChick 7]

Hi! Thanks CanadianRedneck. That was my worry. My husband will be calling tomorrow morning so we can sort this out. Hopefully this mix-up won't have set us back too much. By the way, I noticed that our timelines are similar. Good luck!

[CanuckChick 7]

Hello! We contacted USCIS today and they will be updating our classification so that we receive higher priority. Thanks again for your input.

[LotofPatience 65]

Hello! We contacted USCIS today and they will be updating our classification so that we receive higher priority. Thanks again for your input.

Good luck CanuckChick! Now you are in faster track!

Loto