Why it takes so long?

[Bulut 0]

Hi,

Im from turkey and my fiancee is from US, so in july we hired an attorney and applied for the visa.

We had to hire an attorney cuz she works in navy and now shes in deployment so we needed someone to follow processes.

Anyways, So he applied in 15 July, and in 17 July he sent me receipt number. So since 17 July, almost everyday i check my status in here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do;jsessionid=cbaAJAT4iiROD8r7tz_Ts

But still there is no change, it seems they didnt even touch our file yet. It says that:

On July 17, 2010, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

So what do you think? I started to scare..

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

The three service centers that handle I-129F petitions are currently quoting a processing time of 5 months. You're not even at 3 months yet. Give it a couple more months before you start to worry.

It takes as long as it does because there are a limited number of adjudicators, and they handle tens of thousands of applications every year.

[Bulut 0]

i mean i know it wont come suddenly, but i thought they would update something at least

anyways thanks

[ScottThuy 140]

from the day we got NOA1 until NOA2 there was no update.. nothing... when it comes it comes..

[Stefanni K 2]

no need to scared, my noa1's date 10 june, and the last touch was on 15 june, i also dont hear anything new since tht date.

checking the visa status already became an activity for me since i check it every morning when i wake up and still nothing changes,lol.

the only thing that make me still sane just because i talk to my fiance with the webcam on beside my bed 24 hours a day

they dont always update the status though, many on vj members got their noa2 without status updated.

CSC is soo slow now, most of june fillers havent get their noa2, lets hope to get noa2 soon

Edited October 6, 2010 by Setefanni

[JlovesA 109]

You won't necessarily see any new dates under the "last updated" section. Not everyone gets "touched" and there is no normal amount of touches, so try not to worry about that little box.

[dakay ♥ 10]

from the day we got NOA1 until NOA2 there was no update.. nothing... when it comes it comes..

same here, after 106 days we got the NOA2, we never receive a "touch"

[Oaragahhs 2]

Hi,

Im from turkey and my fiancee is from US, so in july we hired an attorney and applied for the visa.

We had to hire an attorney cuz she works in navy and now shes in deployment so we needed someone to follow processes.

Anyways, So he applied in 15 July, and in 17 July he sent me receipt number. So since 17 July, almost everyday i check my status in here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do;jsessionid=cbaAJAT4iiROD8r7tz_Ts

But still there is no change, it seems they didnt even touch our file yet. It says that:

On July 17, 2010, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or contact our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

So what do you think? I started to scare..

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[Cathey & Paul 0]

Would it hurt us to call the USCIS to get an update/ would they be honest since it is a call center... I have 21 days till my 5 month mark! I need answers!!!!!! I am scheduling my trip back to Sydney in November and would like Paul to come home.. he as been gone almost 9 months!

[Hendea3 4]

I'm currently awaiting to go to my interview on Dec 6th at the consulate in Montreal and the USCIS site still says "Initial Review"...so just wait and one day it will be a nice surprise in the mail!

[Nik+Heather 121]

Would it hurt us to call the USCIS to get an update/ would they be honest since it is a call center... I have 21 days till my 5 month mark! I need answers!!!!!! I am scheduling my trip back to Sydney in November and would like Paul to come home.. he as been gone almost 9 months!

Unfortunately 3 weeks before 5 months isn't the same as past 5 months, so you're going to have to wait it out. Also, I wouldn't put all of your hopes on that phone call either. They aren't going to whip out your petition and say "Oh yea, that one! Well, it's all approved now!" more likely, they will say "It'll take a while longer. Don't call back for 90 days."

USCIS is very much a "Don't call us, we'll call you" type of operation.

[patient2010 93]

i mean i know it wont come suddenly, but i thought they would update something at least

anyways thanks

your day will come soon do something to keep yourself busy.....

[Brian113 0]

My NOA1 was 4/15 and just got my first touched today. 5 1/2 months later.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

I suggest much prayer Bulut, as:

• it helps coping with the wait
• also, may improve chances

[brianlara 1]

My NOA1 was 4/15 and just got my first touched today. 5 1/2 months later.

Good luck hoping for your approval...

Edited October 6, 2010 by Alok