NOA-2 Received, but Silence from NVC

[teh Jai 0]

I'm going to preface this with the following: we ARE using a lawyer simply because we work opposing shifts and we feel more secure that way. However, we're fully aware of what the process should generally look like.

So our NOA2 was dated 5 Jan 2011, valid until 5 May 2011. It initially said that my consulate was Toronto, which I know from reading here is probably just an error that NVC will correct upon receipt of our case from USCIS. My understanding is that it happens, but is by no means a show-stopper.

We have both been watching our mail and e-mail, and our lawyer's been in touch too (I mean, we have the NOA2, it's not like she's scamming us or anything), and so far we have received absolutely nothing concerning the NVC. We do not have a case number for them. USCIS login still shows us at "post decision activity", but is indicating we are approved.

I have a few questions concerning this:

a) Could the delay be just administrative? Obviously our petition needs a correction - the Toronto consulate does not process the I-129f.

b) Is it possible to contact USCIS via telephone and ask them what has happened? Will they have any information?

c) Should I at all be concerned about the lack of communication as to "next steps"?

[Jason_Do 7]

I have a few questions concerning this:

a) Could the delay be just administrative? Obviously our petition needs a correction - the Toronto consulate does not process the I-129f.

b) Is it possible to contact USCIS via telephone and ask them what has happened? Will they have any information?

c) Should I at all be concerned about the lack of communication as to "next steps"?

A: Its take up to a month for USCIS forward the case to NVC, so wait until the lawyer gets the VISA AND AOS BILLs, you then can pay all at once

B: When the case is approved, they will not have anymore info for you since the case is already forwarded to NVC.

C: CALL NVC and ask them, probally they will tell did not get the case because it takes time for it to get into the computer. IN YOUR APPROVED letter they stating that it could been up to 90 days before calling NVC... could you at least the letter first?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I'm going to preface this with the following: we ARE using a lawyer simply because we work opposing shifts and we feel more secure that way. However, we're fully aware of what the process should generally look like.

So our NOA2 was dated 5 Jan 2011, valid until 5 May 2011. It initially said that my consulate was Toronto, which I know from reading here is probably just an error that NVC will correct upon receipt of our case from USCIS. My understanding is that it happens, but is by no means a show-stopper.

We have both been watching our mail and e-mail, and our lawyer's been in touch too (I mean, we have the NOA2, it's not like she's scamming us or anything), and so far we have received absolutely nothing concerning the NVC. We do not have a case number for them. USCIS login still shows us at "post decision activity", but is indicating we are approved.

I have a few questions concerning this:

a) Could the delay be just administrative? Obviously our petition needs a correction - the Toronto consulate does not process the I-129f.

b) Is it possible to contact USCIS via telephone and ask them what has happened? Will they have any information?

c) Should I at all be concerned about the lack of communication as to "next steps"?

I suggest calling NVC. I started calling the five days after my NOA2. My fiance (the USC) didn't receive a letter from them until recently even though they received my case on January 13th.

[teh Jai 0]

A: Its take up to a month for USCIS forward the case to NVC, so wait until the lawyer gets the VISA AND AOS BILLs, you then can pay all at once

B: When the case is approved, they will not have anymore info for you since the case is already forwarded to NVC.

C: CALL NVC and ask them, probally they will tell did not get the case because it takes time for it to get into the computer. IN YOUR APPROVED letter they stating that it could been up to 90 days before calling NVC... could you at least the letter first?

A: Well, okay, but we're hitting that month mark pretty hard and I'm feeling as though I'm in limbo given that three parties have ZERO information.

B: If other threads are any indication, I can use my USCIS case number to get started with NVC, though, correct?

C: Yes, I have at least read my letter first. We received it almost a month ago, which is why I am posting this query *now* and not on, say, 10 Jan. As far as I can recall, our NOA2 letter - read to me by my fiance - indicated we were approved and that things would be sent off to the (admittedly wrong, but that's okay) consulate. There were no timeframes mentioned whatsoever, as far as both of us can recall. He has all the initial paperwork (he's the USC, I'm the foreigner) and is out at work right now, so we can't double-check this for sure. We'll look again and check to see if there was a postulated timeframe we missed, but we scoured that letter top-to-bottom the day we got it.

I suggest calling NVC. I started calling the five days after my NOA2. My fiance (the USC) didn't receive a letter from them until recently even though they received my case on January 13th.

I'm trying to track down a contact number that doesn't result in endless ringing and/or busy signal.

[TwoCats 55]

I'm trying to track down a contact number that doesn't result in endless ringing and/or busy signal.

Try following the instructions in this thread.

Good luck!

[Ryan H 3,812]

A: Its take up to a month for USCIS forward the case to NVC, so wait until the lawyer gets the VISA AND AOS BILLs, you then can pay all at once

Affidavit of Support bills are not generated in K1 cases (which is what the OP has filed for) so their lawyer will not be receiving such a bill. From what I've read in the guides, their lawyer will not get a visa bill either, however, I'm not 100% sure about that so someone else who does know one way or the other can answer with certainty.

[teh Jai 0]

Just chiming in to update; Packet 3 was sent to my immigration lawyer. I now have a copy of the checklist, my case number, and now know how to proceed.

All is now well!