5 months since our NOA1

[Steve64 1]

It`s been exactly 5 months(Oct 7, 2010) since we received our NOA1 from the California SC( phone text message. snail mail a week later) I called USCIS today and the call left me a little befuddled. I was told that I was still within the 5 month processing time. So they will give me a reason tomorrow ? I was told the date they are currently working on K-1 cases from Sept 16,2011. However the VJ time line says NOV 7, 2010. Is this normal ?

[TwoCats 55]

It`s been exactly 5 months(Oct 7, 2010) since we received our NOA1 from the California SC( phone text message. snail mail a week later) I called USCIS today and the call left me a little befuddled. I was told that I was still within the 5 month processing time. So they will give me a reason tomorrow ? I was told the date they are currently working on K-1 cases from Sept 16,2011. However the VJ time line says NOV 7, 2010. Is this normal ?

Ignore the VJ estimate for processing.

It's totally off right now due to a bunch of January/February people getting approved.

If you want an idea of what time period cases are being approved, check out Igor's List instead.

[patient2010 93]

It`s been exactly 5 months(Oct 7, 2010) since we received our NOA1 from the California SC( phone text message. snail mail a week later) I called USCIS today and the call left me a little befuddled. I was told that I was still within the 5 month processing time. So they will give me a reason tomorrow ? I was told the date they are currently working on K-1 cases from Sept 16,2011. However the VJ time line says NOV 7, 2010. Is this normal ?

unfortunately it has become the norm that the people at the customer svc line has no idea what they are talking about and gives out inaccurate information. If I were you I would call everyday until they put in a svc request for your case to see exactly what is going on....good luck!!!

[Moomin 292]

VJ timeline is currently a mess. It's including approved jan/feb filers to overall processing. You'll get a better sense of it by looking at this to see the flow in approvals: http://tom.ae/igor_completeness.php However, it's NOT precise it still gives you an idea.

I don't know the answer to your other question, unfortunately.

[Andrea&Mal 1]

I called about our petition at the beginning of the month and the woman couldn't give me any answer over the phone. I think this is standard procedure. I was emailed the following day and told I would receive a decision within 45 days, which totally depressed me, but ended up getting our NOA2 less than two weeks later. If you don't get a standard letter that acknowledges that you are out of standard processing time, wait another day or two and call again. I don't know if the calls helped, but at least I felt like our case was getting checked on at least a little bit. Good luck.

[MochiKamo 93]

VJ timeline is currently a mess. It's including approved jan/feb filers to overall processing. You'll get a better sense of it by looking at this to see the flow in approvals: http://tom.ae/igor_completeness.php However, it's NOT precise it still gives you an idea.

I don't know the answer to your other question, unfortunately.

Thanks for posting that link! I had been looking for it! I find the consolidation of data that was made there very helpful!

[Tinchen_ 21]

hey steve,

i sooooooooooooooooooo can understand u. our 5months are over soon as well..and its so annoying the waiting and dont know if thats normal that they take so long or if something is wrong with it or someone just simple forgot it..

damn i so feel u on it. but just stay on it and keep calling them. that mostly helps.

wish u the best of luck and hope that u get a note this week

[jlisakay 2]

Some are waiting longer we are Aug filers and just over a week ago got a RAE and they have got it today so lets hope we are soon

[Hilbill 0]

We submitted our I-129F and got the NOA 1 in Dec, 2010 and we do not have a reply. I am curious why some people are getting their NOA2 from filing in Jan/Feb 2011???? WTH??? And they have beneficiaries in third world countries. Can anyone explain this to me? I was told they process them in the order they are received. We even tried an expedite and was denied so now we get to lose out on $30,000 because they decided not to grant it. I am very disheartened by this whole process.

[lee&jeniebee 23]

We submitted our I-129F and got the NOA 1 in Dec, 2010 and we do not have a reply. I am curious why some people are getting their NOA2 from filing in Jan/Feb 2011???? WTH??? And they have beneficiaries in third world countries. Can anyone explain this to me? I was told they process them in the order they are received. We even tried an expedite and was denied so now we get to lose out on $30,000 because they decided not to grant it. I am very disheartened by this whole process.

You wrote: "And they have beneficiaries in third world countries" For the purpose of "K" family visa's I don't think it matters what country you are from, nor should it. I am happy for the January filers that got the super fast NOA # 2 wish it could have been me...

[John+Lourdelie 28]

It`s been exactly 5 months(Oct 7, 2010) since we received our NOA1 from the California SC( phone text message. snail mail a week later) I called USCIS today and the call left me a little befuddled. I was told that I was still within the 5 month processing time. So they will give me a reason tomorrow ? I was told the date they are currently working on K-1 cases from Sept 16,2011. However the VJ time line says NOV 7, 2010. Is this normal ?

Did you talk to a Tier 1 Operator or a Tier 2 ISO?

John

[Skipper2011 0]

VJ timeline is currently a mess. It's including approved jan/feb filers to overall processing. You'll get a better sense of it by looking at this to see the flow in approvals: http://tom.ae/igor_completeness.php However, it's NOT precise it still gives you an idea.

I don't know the answer to your other question, unfortunately.

Thanks for posting this! It really helps me to visualize what is going on with the petitions. Waiting for the CSC to process our petition with a NOA1 date of October 2nd.

[Davidlee 0]

It`s been exactly 5 months(Oct 7, 2010) since we received our NOA1 from the California SC( phone text message. snail mail a week later) I called USCIS today and the call left me a little befuddled. I was told that I was still within the 5 month processing time. So they will give me a reason tomorrow ? I was told the date they are currently working on K-1 cases from Sept 16,2011. However the VJ time line says NOV 7, 2010. Is this normal ?

Steve,

Best of luck to you guys, we have been waiting for vermont since august 30th 2010. Touched only once Dec 6th. All I get is the same BS everytime I call. "we're behind".

Hang in there, our time is coming!

Regards,

David

Edited March 8, 2011 by Davidlee

[khrix n fabian 0]

I file my petition on August and receive a RFE on January and fanally today I received the NOA2... I think your in the normal average process... Just wait a little more...

[Steve64 1]

John, I assume it was a tier 1 operator. Maybe I`ll call again in a few days and ask for tier 2. Thanks for the info. Steve

Did you talk to a Tier 1 Operator or a Tier 2 ISO?

John