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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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Touches don't really mean much in grand scheme of all. But I'd wager that a lot of touches means the person looking over the case is indecisive and is having a hard time deciding what to do. Perhaps they'll send request for more evidence. One or two touches are normal. Also many, many people get their approvals without any touches. The best thing you can do is look over Igor's List and get a feel for what is the current average time for approval. That usually will tell you when you can expect your approvals. Like I keep checking Igor's List and figuring out that the average days between NOA1 and NOA2 is 161 days. Lo and behold, I got my NOA2 in exactly 160 days.

You're up for your NOA2 any days now. Contact your Senator's office if you want to since 5 months has already passed for you.

Thank you Indigo, I have already sent email to the representative last night (Thanks to Loto)

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

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NVC

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NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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My case got touched 3 times, 10/1,10/3 and 10/4 is this mean an RFE? I hope not. i called and the woman was wait 30 days, we are still processing March 29 ...... and didn't want to transfer my call to a Tier2 :wacko: i don't know what to do?

USCIS:

NOA1: 05/04/2010

NOA2: 10/07/2010

NVC:

Case number assigned : 10-20-2010

IIN received: 10-28-2010

paid AOS bill: 10-28-2010

AOS Received by NVC: 11-01-2010

paid IV bill: 11-03-2010

DS230 Received by NVC: 11-08-2010

AOS entered in the system: 11-15-2010

IV entered in the system: 11-22-2010

SIF: 12-03-20102

Case complete: 12-06-2010

Interview Date:01-10-2010 (APPROVED)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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I haven't had any touches on mine either, since just a few days after I received my NOA1.

I noticed lots of touches on some of the VJ'ers time-line here. Does this indicate that approval is right around the corner? I haven't had any touches since my NOA1 and i am beginning to worry if my case is collecting dust somewhere. :(:help::bonk:

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Met in December 2008

Married in Morocco December 22, 2009

Filed IR1/CR1 - April 2010

NOA1 - April 29, 2010

RFE - November 12, 2010

Response to RFE - December 22, 2010

NOA2 - January 18, 2011

Paid AOS and IV Bill - January 27, 2011

Sent AOS/IV documents - March 15 2011

NVC received/signed for documents - March 17

Interview May 10

APPROVED

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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Touches are not a big deal.

My case status still shows "Initial Review" :star: and had no email about the approval :star:

Loto

Edited by LotOfPatience

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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Touches are not a big deal.

My case status still shows "Initial Review" :star: and had no email about the approval :star:

Loto

I was little hopeful, but once i spoke to the USCIS Agent :wacko: today i am bit nervous :unsure: . He said call back if i don't hear anything in next 21 days. He couldn't tell me if my application is being reviewed or not. He said all he can tell is it's in initial review. God help me... :unsure:

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

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NVC

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NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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I was little hopeful, but once i spoke to the USCIS Agent :wacko: today i am bit nervous :unsure: . He said call back if i don't hear anything in next 21 days. He couldn't tell me if my application is being reviewed or not. He said all he can tell is it's in initial review. God help me... :unsure:

USCIS reps Tier1 are waste of time. A petitioner can reach to Tier2 is the elapsed time is more than 180 days from the filing date to current date.

Some Tier1 will be rude and will not transfer to Tier2. Don't be upset. Keep on trying and one Tier1 will be helpful.

Also, as I told you congressional enquiry will have update in a week for you.

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nepal
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USCIS reps Tier1 are waste of time. A petitioner can reach to Tier2 is the elapsed time is more than 180 days from the filing date to current date.

Some Tier1 will be rude and will not transfer to Tier2. Don't be upset. Keep on trying and one Tier1 will be helpful.

Also, as I told you congressional enquiry will have update in a week for you.

Loto

i will try to reach tier2,

Have you begun your next process yet? i hope you were able to have a good night's sleep last night... :dance:

USCIS

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I-130 Sent : 2010-04-06

I-130 NOA1 : 2010-04-14

I-130 RFE: 2010-10-19

I-130 RFE Sent: 2010-11-08

I-130 NOA2 : 2010-11-17

I-130 Approved :2010-11-17

217 Days in USCIS

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NVC

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NVC Case# Assigned : 2010-11-26

DS-3032 : Emailed 2010-11-29

IIN# Received: 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (IN Process): 2010-11-29

AOS fee Paid (Cleared): 2010-12-01

AOS Package Mailed: 2010-12-01

AOS package delivered: 2010-12-02

DS-3032: Emailed again: 2010-12-02 (didn't receive confirmation for the first one)

DS-3032: Mailed hard copy 2010-12-07

DS-3032: Received email confirmation from NVC 2010-12-08

IV Fee Bill: Available Online 2010-12-09

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-12-10 (In-Process)

IV Fee Bill: Paid 2010-14-10 (Paid)

DS-230 : Mailed 2010-12-15

DS-230: RFE on birth Certificate 2011-01-12

DS-230: Express mailed B.Certificate 2011-01-13

So far 40 Days in NVC, still nothing

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Filed: IR-5 Country: India
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i will try to reach tier2,

Have you begun your next process yet? i hope you were able to have a good night's sleep last night... :dance:

Actually, I couldn't sleep, slept at 4:30AM :star: Feeling sleepy now!

Loto

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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i didn't get any touches before got approved, maybe just one sooner after received the NOA1, besides that, nothing...

but still get approved. So i guess touch means nothing..

Don't worried about it.

NOA1~04/16/2010

NOA2~10/06/2010

NVC

10/18/2010 case number

10/30/2010 AOS and IV fee in process

11/02/2010 AOS and IV fee charged/APPLIED FOR ELC PROCESSING

11/16/2010 RECEIVED GZO number YEAH!!!

11/19/2010 SENT SCANNED AOS AND IV documents to NVC via E-MAIL

12/03/2010 NVC WEBSITE SIGN IN FAILED

12/06/2010 NVC sent e-mail said CASE CLOSED, yeahhhhhh...waiting for interview date in GUZHANGZHOU

12/09/2010 INTERVIEW DATE!!!! 01/12/2011 YEAHHHHHHHH....GUYS...WISH ME GOOD LUCK~

01/10/2011 Medical exam done! Wait for the interview, please pray for us!!!!!!!!!!

01/12&13/2011 Visa two days and approved!!!!!!!!!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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I havent even been able to look up my status online. It says my case cannot be found.

USCIS (155 Days)

12/20/2010 - Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lock Box via USPS Express Mail

12/22/2010 - Delivered (online tracking confirmation)

12/27/2010 - NOA1 Email and Text from USCIS. Off to CA!!

12/30/2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy Received. Priority date is 12/22/2010.

02/16/2011 - Touched

05/26/2011 - NOA2 155 days after NOA1!

05/31/2011 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received. No text or email notification.

NVC (21 Days)

06/10/2011 - NVC Received

06/14/2011 - NVC Case & IIN Numbers Received

06/14/2011 - DS3032 Sent via Email

06/16/2011 - AOS bill generated and paid

06/17/2011 - DS3032 Accepted

06/20/2011 - AOS shows as PAID

06/20/2011 - IV bill generated

06/22/2011 - IV bill paid

06/22/2011 - AOS package sent

06/24/2011 - IV shows as PAID and package sent/AOS package delivered

06/27/2011 - IV package delivered

06/30/2011 - Medical Exam

07/11/2011 - SIF!

07/12/2011 - CASE CLOSED

09/23/2011 - INTERVIEW at 8am

09/23/2001 - APPROVED!!

10/06/2011 - POE at LAX

LIFE AFTER THE FACT

02/23/2012 - OUR SON WAS BORN!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Georgia
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I havent even been able to look up my status online. It says my case cannot be found.

I think all who filed in Novemeber and December are receiving the same thing when you log into USCIS. From what I have been told it doesn't hinder the process..

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I think all who filed in Novemeber and December are receiving the same thing when you log into USCIS. From what I have been told it doesn't hinder the process..

i'd say December filers...

seen most if not all November filers who post on the thread haven't had trouble with the USCIS site.

NVC

4/14/2011: NVC RECEIVED-NO CASE NUMBER YET

4/19/2011: CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED

4/21/2011: AOS BILL PAID

5/04/2011: IV BILL GENERATED AND PAID

5/11/2011: AOS & IV PACKET SENT

5/13/2011: NVC RECEIVED

5/24/2011: RFE

5/25/2011: RFE SENT

6/02/2011: ADVANCED MEDICAL DAY 1

6/03/2011: ADVANCED MEDICAL DAY 2 PASSED

6/08/2011: SIF

6/09/2011: CC

7/15/2011: 2 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

8/03/2011: INTERVIEW

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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Well I hope this doesnt hinder the process..

USCIS (155 Days)

12/20/2010 - Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lock Box via USPS Express Mail

12/22/2010 - Delivered (online tracking confirmation)

12/27/2010 - NOA1 Email and Text from USCIS. Off to CA!!

12/30/2010 - NOA1 Hardcopy Received. Priority date is 12/22/2010.

02/16/2011 - Touched

05/26/2011 - NOA2 155 days after NOA1!

05/31/2011 - NOA2 Hardcopy Received. No text or email notification.

NVC (21 Days)

06/10/2011 - NVC Received

06/14/2011 - NVC Case & IIN Numbers Received

06/14/2011 - DS3032 Sent via Email

06/16/2011 - AOS bill generated and paid

06/17/2011 - DS3032 Accepted

06/20/2011 - AOS shows as PAID

06/20/2011 - IV bill generated

06/22/2011 - IV bill paid

06/22/2011 - AOS package sent

06/24/2011 - IV shows as PAID and package sent/AOS package delivered

06/27/2011 - IV package delivered

06/30/2011 - Medical Exam

07/11/2011 - SIF!

07/12/2011 - CASE CLOSED

09/23/2011 - INTERVIEW at 8am

09/23/2001 - APPROVED!!

10/06/2011 - POE at LAX

LIFE AFTER THE FACT

02/23/2012 - OUR SON WAS BORN!

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: England
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I was reading an old topic with a former USCIS adjudicator. He stated that sometimes multiple touches can happen just when people go out to lunch.

Ie, TOUCH to check initially, TOUCH when goes to lunch, TOUCH when comes back from lunch...check it out under more important info in the Guides section!

Nick (USC) and Amy (UKC)

03/08 - Met at University in Albuquerque, NM

08/08 - Back to UK for a few years of travelling UK>US!

10/10 - Wedding Day!

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USCIS

11/16/10: I-130 package mailed

11/18/10: Express Mail tracking shows delivered

11/23/10: Online banking shows check cleared!

11/26/10: Touched

11/29/10: NOA1 arrives!(dated as 11/18/10)

03/17/11: Touched

04/08/11: I-130 APPROVAL!!

141 days from NOA1 to NOA2

NVC

27/04/11: Emailed Choice of Agent form

~{gap as I spent the summer in England}~

03/11/11: Paid AOS and IV fees

04/11/11: AOS and IV fees shown as PAID

08/11/11: AOS Packet sent

09/11/11: IV Packet sent

18/11/11: RFE received requesting AOS packet (which had already been sent)

21/11/11: RFE received requesting 2010 tax return

22/11/11: Sent 2010 tax return

29/11/11: CASE COMPLETE!!!

26 days through NVC

EMBASSY

10/12/11: Medical @ Bentnick Mansions

30/01/12: Interview @ 9am [APPROVED!!]

01/02/12: Passport with visa inside, and medical packet arrive via courier

02/03/12: Flight to Denver!

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I was reading an old topic with a former USCIS adjudicator. He stated that sometimes multiple touches can happen just when people go out to lunch.

Ie, TOUCH to check initially, TOUCH when goes to lunch, TOUCH when comes back from lunch...check it out under more important info in the Guides section!

this should put the end to all the madness! :rofl::thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

NVC

4/14/2011: NVC RECEIVED-NO CASE NUMBER YET

4/19/2011: CASE NUMBER ASSIGNED

4/21/2011: AOS BILL PAID

5/04/2011: IV BILL GENERATED AND PAID

5/11/2011: AOS & IV PACKET SENT

5/13/2011: NVC RECEIVED

5/24/2011: RFE

5/25/2011: RFE SENT

6/02/2011: ADVANCED MEDICAL DAY 1

6/03/2011: ADVANCED MEDICAL DAY 2 PASSED

6/08/2011: SIF

6/09/2011: CC

7/15/2011: 2 YEAR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

8/03/2011: INTERVIEW

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