RFE to 2NOA

[JV&LB 0]

Hello everyone. We received an RFE, they needed my certified divorce decree. I answered and received an acknowledgement of receipt email from USCIS on March 11th. I understnad that their time frame allows for up to 60 days but most people get a NOA2 within two weeks. For us its been almost a month. Any one in our similar situation? BTW, we are Vermont filers. Thanks all.

[Colin&Lori 6]

if am reading this right am afraid your going to have to wait a little bit longer then 2 weeks for your NOA2

most people get they NOA2 (from the NOA1 date) average time of about 5-6 months (slightly longer then 90 days)

[JV&LB 0]

if am reading this right am afraid your going to have to wait a little bit longer then 2 weeks for your NOA2

most people get they NOA2 (from the NOA1 date) average time of about 5-6 months (slightly longer then 90 days)

We received our NOA1 on August 27th. 2010. We are in our 8th month. It's beginning to feel like we are waiting for a baby as we approach the 9th month. The RFE was answered and USCIS received it on March 11th.

[Zara_ 3]

We received our NOA1 on August 27th. 2010. We are in our 8th month. It's beginning to feel like we are waiting for a baby as we approach the 9th month. The RFE was answered and USCIS received it on March 11th.

8 month?? Contact your congressman or senator! That's way too long! Good luck!

[Charles-n-Erica 2]

JV&LB

Wow, we are in the exact same situation! August filers(VSC), Waited till March just to get RFE, Responded back right away, Got RFE receipt from VSC on March 11, and now still waiting for VSC to do something.

Yeah, i was told by many people that after you send in the required documents for RFE that you should be approved in about 2 weeks. But yet again VSC disappoints! I think that is our first problem. Yeah, it does says that we should hear something within 60 days....Monday will be 30 days...I was planning on sending them an email to see if i can get any sort of response. Also have to see how all this Government shutdown goes.

I did see another fellow August filer approval on Igor's list a couple days ago. Just hope our approval comes quickly. Otherwise i will have to plan a trip just so that we stay in the "seeing in person within the last 2 years" requirement! Wasn't planning on another trip....but i also didn't think we would be waiting over 8 months just for an NOA2 for a K1 visa.

Good luck and God Bless, stay in touch.

[Colin&Lori 6]

wow...8 months...well overdue

I would give them a call and find out what is holding it up for so long

[Matt & Bing 56]

Just want to point out that NOA2 simply means second notice, not necessarily approval notice. Notices come on Form I-797. In your case, your second notice was a RFE. Your third notice will hopefully be your approval notice.

I know it won't happpen but it would improve understanding and reduce confusion if the terms "NOA1" and "NOA2" weren't used here. Just call the notices a receipt notice, an RFE or an approval notice.

Good luick.

[JV&LB 0]

JV&LB

Wow, we are in the exact same situation! August filers(VSC), Waited till March just to get RFE, Responded back right away, Got RFE receipt from VSC on March 11, and now still waiting for VSC to do something.

Yeah, i was told by many people that after you send in the required documents for RFE that you should be approved in about 2 weeks. But yet again VSC disappoints! I think that is our first problem. Yeah, it does says that we should hear something within 60 days....Monday will be 30 days...I was planning on sending them an email to see if i can get any sort of response. Also have to see how all this Government shutdown goes.

I did see another fellow August filer approval on Igor's list a couple days ago. Just hope our approval comes quickly. Otherwise i will have to plan a trip just so that we stay in the "seeing in person within the last 2 years" requirement! Wasn't planning on another trip....but i also didn't think we would be waiting over 8 months just for an NOA2 for a K1 visa.

Good luck and God Bless, stay in touch.

Now I see the sense in the ex[ression "misery loves company", LOL. we are feeling a bit miserable due to the wait but its kind of consoling to know that we have not been singled out. I did speak to a Tier 2 person and she told me that its too early to call blah blah blah. She was polite though and somewhat symphathetic. Yep, I am making that trip next month, an early honeymoon of sorts. Not to abuse the popular sayings, but when you are given lemons, make some lemonade, or something to that effect. Personnally I will make some Mojitos. Cheers!

[Charles-n-Erica 2]

Yeah, i was beginning to think that i was the last August filer still waiting, still caught up on the first step to getting a visa.

I wonder what the record is for a K1 petition from NOA1 to approval?

Yes, all the times that I have called the USCIS line have proven less than helpful...and i just seem to come away feeling more frustrated than before i called. Hopefully this government shutdown thing doesn't last too long and i will be emailing VSC.

Yes, I definately think strong drinks are in order. Here's to you and i - the Visa Journey oldies!!!