**IMPORTANT QUESTION** RE: TIME LINE

[NinoniAndBoosBoos 6]

Can anyone answer this: Why did our NOA not indicate at that time something was missing, we received a RFE 5 months after the NOA, anyone experience a similiar situation? We have since sent out the RFE and they received it Jan. 25. Any reassuring thoughts our way will help us deal with the wait and we would be most appreciative to hear back from couples experiencing a similar time frame...THANK YOU !!!!!!

[marriedtomrg 141]

which NOA are you referring to? The NOA1?

The NOA1 is merely an acknowledgment that they received your file for initial review. At the end of that review, that is when they send you an RFE, if any...or an approval if there are no problems with your petition.

After they review what you sent in compliance with your RFE, they should have a decision soon.

Can anyone answer this: Why did our NOA not indicate at that time something was missing, we received a RFE 5 months after the NOA, anyone experience a similiar situation? We have since sent out the RFE and they received it Jan. 25. Any reassuring thoughts our way will help us deal with the wait and we would be most appreciative to hear back from couples experiencing a similar time frame...THANK YOU !!!!!!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The NOA is just a document that states that they agree to process it as is. It means that enough things are there, and signatures are correct, etc. Furthermore, I think the person who initially inspects it is a mailroom clerk, not an Immigration Officer who has power and training to make a decision. The mailroom policy must be to accept any petition they can, and only reject for lack of signatures/wrong fee etc. Then the petition goes in a box for 5 months, because there are so many petitions ahead of it. Then when an IO looked at the petition, they saw there was need to send an RFE, and sent it. Good news is, that your petition is currently waiting on that IO's desk for you to respond, and once you do, then they will send off your approval. Not much more time now. Good luck.

Also, a good read:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

Edited January 26, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[iampatricias 17]

Don't panic! Our RFE came 5 months and 2 weeks after our NOA1, and our NOA2 followed 11 days after they acknowledged receipt of our "new" evidence (missed checking ONE rather important box on one form).

Your case is in adjudication! That is great news!

[Inky 1,110]

You can get an RFE through the whole process, even at the interview they can give you one.

[Lisamarie 79]

We received one 7 months after the NOA1, after a service request and an inquiry from the Senator.

Can anyone answer this: Why did our NOA not indicate at that time something was missing, we received a RFE 5 months after the NOA, anyone experience a similiar situation? We have since sent out the RFE and they received it Jan. 25. Any reassuring thoughts our way will help us deal with the wait and we would be most appreciative to hear back from couples experiencing a similar time frame...THANK YOU !!!!!!

[NinoniAndBoosBoos 6]

which NOA are you referring to? The NOA1?

The NOA1 is merely an acknowledgment that they received your file for initial review. At the end of that review, that is when they send you an RFE, if any...or an approval if there are no problems with your petition.

After they review what you sent in compliance with your RFE, they should have a decision soon.

thank you sorry I neglected to say NOA1....thank you for the reply I appreciate it...

[Aztec&Taino 144]

thank you sorry I neglected to say NOA1....thank you for the reply I appreciate it...

NOA 1 only acknowledges your petition submission. NOA1 is a receipt notice and, as you know, they also cash your check right away. USCIS does not look at your packet, at this point, to check for accuracy and completeness. That is what you need to wait months; for an adjudicator to look over your petition packet and decide whether to deny or approve your petition or to request evidence to reach a decision. I hope your RFE is resolved and you receive your approval notice soon. Best wishes!

[Lisamarie 79]

I forgot to say that our petition was approved 3 weeks after we sent back the documents for the RFE, so maybe you will also have a quick decision. Good luck!

Can anyone answer this: Why did our NOA not indicate at that time something was missing, we received a RFE 5 months after the NOA, anyone experience a similiar situation? We have since sent out the RFE and they received it Jan. 25. Any reassuring thoughts our way will help us deal with the wait and we would be most appreciative to hear back from couples experiencing a similar time frame...THANK YOU !!!!!!

[NinoniAndBoosBoos 6]

THANK YOU everyone....and your good wishes mean a lot to us...wishing everyone all the best on their journey too....what forum do I go to find out how to enter a "ticker" time line on my profile

[Inky 1,110]

you can click the picture in my signature, it will take you to the ticker website, you can pick from many options. When you made a ticker you like it will give you a code. You need to copy that code then go to your VJ webpage, find settings on the top right corner, go to profile. Then select forum signature, there is a box you paste the code into and save it. The ticker will show up on every post you make after that.

[Lisamarie 79]

If you click on someone else's ticker it will take you to a website where you can make one, and then go to "edit profile" on the upper right side of your profile page. Once you are there, go to "Change Signature" and you can add one there. I had one but got bored with it and now need to make a new one lol

THANK YOU everyone....and your good wishes mean a lot to us...wishing everyone all the best on their journey too....what forum do I go to find out how to enter a "ticker" time line on my profile

[NinoniAndBoosBoos 6]

Inky-------thanks I finally saw your reply on how to insert the time lines....I am still learning all about forums and posts...I guess I need to now figure out notification settings so I see when someone replies to my questions...THANK INKY

you can click the picture in my signature, it will take you to the ticker website, you can pick from many options. When you made a ticker you like it will give you a code. You need to copy that code then go to your VJ webpage, find settings on the top right corner, go to profile. Then select forum signature, there is a box you paste the code into and save it. The ticker will show up on every post you make after that.

thanks Lisa Marie and everyone about the tinker lines...gosh still trying to learn about posts and forums and getting replies...etc...I'll get there, probably the same time we get approved..

[Matt & Bing 56]

I wish everyone would stop refering to "NOA1" and "NOA2".

The first notice normally received is simply a receipt for your payment. Just call it a receipt notice instead of "NOA1".

The second notice you recieve could either be an RFE or an apporval notice. Both are "NOA2"s but it would end some confusion if an approval notice was just called an approval notice instead of a NOA2.

Just my pet peeve.

[NinoniAndBoosBoos 6]

'Matt & Bing' [/size]timestamp='1296148584' post='4435839']

I wish everyone would stop refering to "NOA1" and "NOA2".

The first notice normally received is simply a receipt for your payment. Just call it a receipt notice instead of "NOA1".

The second notice you recieve could either be an RFE or an apporval notice. Both are "NOA2"s but it would end some confusion if an approval notice was just called an approval notice instead of a NOA2.

Just my pet peeve.

Perhaps post your pet peeve, oh experienced one on another forum- ....there are more helpful people here helping us newbies ...perhaps set up a new FORUM for this soul purpose, to educate us all on the correct terminolgy, I seems that most do;however, use NOA1 and NOA2, I will however keep your pet peeve in mind ..cheers