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We have the exact same NOA1 date. I'm a teacher as well. We are still waiting also for our NOA2. I just called yesterday and they said it could be another 30 to 45 days. I really hope the man was over estimating and that it won't take that much longer. This waiting process is just crazy! I wish you good luck! I know some people are writing letters to their congressman/woman for them to call. I haven't proceeded with that just yet because other people have told me that they will just tell the congressman/woman the same thing they have told us. So frustrating isn't it! Where are you living right now? I'm in Maryland and my husband is in Scotland. Crossing my fingers for all of us!

Hi, I am in Kansas and my husband is in Ireland. I actually already emailed the Kansas congresswoman about a week ago and haven't even received a generic response from them. So disappointing. I guess I don't really need to call if they told you that. Although I called them Feb 14th and they told me exactly what they told you yesterday, wait another 30 days. Do they realize they are playing with people's lives? I'm sure they do. It is so hard. I have seen my husband once since he left here the beginning of August (it took us a month to get our papers in order). Do you get to visit your husband much? I heard that petitioners in another country can't come here while waiting. Is this true? On the brighter side, absence makes the heart grow fonder! =) I hope you get your NOA2 soon (us too)!!!!

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Hi everybody,i filed my I 130 sep 6 and still waiting for my NOA1, Have a question for you guys,i did not mail E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance form G1145 with my docs,my question is:

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Looking at the July numbers, there are still about 24000 cases from that month and they only processed around 975 in the last 2 weeks. This is very disheartening. At this rate, it will take 2 years ju

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I hate this waiting!

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Hi, I am in Kansas and my husband is in Ireland. I actually already emailed the Kansas congresswoman about a week ago and haven't even received a generic response from them. So disappointing. I guess I don't really need to call if they told you that. Although I called them Feb 14th and they told me exactly what they told you yesterday, wait another 30 days. Do they realize they are playing with people's lives? I'm sure they do. It is so hard. I have seen my husband once since he left here the beginning of August (it took us a month to get our papers in order). Do you get to visit your husband much? I heard that petitioners in another country can't come here while waiting. Is this true? On the brighter side, absence makes the heart grow fonder! =) I hope you get your NOA2 soon (us too)!!!!

Thanks so much for the well wishes :) Our story is similar to yours. We got married on July 1st (very close to your wedding date) and it took us about a month or so to get all our paper work together and check a million times to make sure it was all in order (and even after checking it, it's always hard not to worry that you did something incorrect) and then we got the NOA1 on sept. 15th. They can never truly realize until they go through it all. Maybe if they had been through it before it would go a little faster. It seems like they get insane amounts of applications a day though. We try to see each other as much as we can, but of course the cost of the airfare is ridiculous! (as I'm sure you are well aware of). Luckily since I'm a teacher I was over in Scotland last for the whole summer. Sean (my husband) came over for Christmas for 3 weeks just recently. I am leaving for Scotland for 10 days for Spring break and then I have already bought a ticket for staying in Scotland for the whole summer again because there is no way our visa process is going to be done by mid august with the way it's going now. Sean didn't have a problem coming over to the US at all when he came over for Christmas. I haven't been over to Scotland since the wedding but I'm hoping that I won't run into any problems either (I wouldn't see why I would though since we are applying for him to come to the US). I have heard on here that some people have had problems coming into the US but if you have proof of job, and mortgage and things like that then they usually let you in. It's all craziness what everyone has to go through to get their other half here!

CSC Process

9/12/11- Sent out I-130

9/15/11- Rec'd NOA 1

3/6/12- 5 months 21 days- Still waiting for NOA 2 :/

3/7/12- Called USCIS- say they are back logged and to wait 30 to 45 more days :(

3/27/12- NOA 2 Approved!!(194 days from NOA 1 date)

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MCMLXXXII   29

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The CSC slows down so much in the middle of the week. We only see plethora of approvals on Mondays and Fridays. I was hoping to get down to below 100 on Igor's list by the end of this week but that is wishful thinking now. I am currently at 125.

Everytime I receive emails for someone's timeline updates I get so excited thinking that another I-130 has been approved. But now it seems like only those at NVC are actively updating their timelines. I feel so jealous of them that they are there already.

Some days are ok but others are tougher than usual. I guess today is one of those tough days for me.

Ok I will go back to being patient.

USCIS

07/24/2011 Got married in Toronto

09/12/2011 Filed I-130

09/13/2011 NOA1

09/16/2011 Touched

03/23/2012 NOA2 (192 days from NOA1 date)

NVC

05/08/12: NVC Case Number, IIN, BID Received

05/08/12: Filled DS261 Online

05/08/12: Sent Optin Email for Electronic Processing

05/08/12: AOS Fee Paid

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The CSC slows down so much in the middle of the week. We only see plethora of approvals on Mondays and Fridays. I was hoping to get down to below 100 on Igor's list by the end of this week but that is wishful thinking now. I am currently at 125.

Everytime I receive emails for someone's timeline updates I get so excited thinking that another I-130 has been approved. But now it seems like only those at NVC are actively updating their timelines. I feel so jealous of them that they are there already.

Some days are ok but others are tougher than usual. I guess today is one of those tough days for me.

Ok I will go back to being patient.

You will be there soon.. any day now. Good luck :)

USCIS:
9/3/11 - I130 Mailed (USPS Priority)
9/6/11 - I130 Received
9/8/11 - NOA1 via text/email (rerouted to California Service Center)
9/12/11 - I-797C Notice of Action received via mail (from CSC)
2/27/12 - NOA2!!!!
NVC:
3/5/12 - Case received at NVC
3/19/12 - Case number and invoice number received
3/19/12 - Emailed DS-3032
3/20/12 - AOS bill invoiced & paid
3/21/12 - AOS fee withdrawn from bank account
3/21/12 - AOS bill shows PAID
3/22/12 - Mailed AOS packet to NVC
3/23/12 - AOS packet delivered to NVC
3/26/12 - DS-3032 accepted via email
3/27/12 - False checklist received for AOS packet
3/27/12 - IV bill invoiced & paid
3/28/12 - IV fee withdrawn from bank account + IV bill shows as PAID, Mailed IV packet to NVC
3/28/12 - AOS packet accepted and false checklist cleared
3/29/12 - IV packet delivered to NVC
3/30/12 - Checklist issued for DS-230 (they didn't read my addendum)
4/02/12 - Re-send DS-230 to NVC
4/03/12 - DS-230 checklist delivered to NVC
4/06/12 - Case Complete!!!!
4/11/12 - Interview date assigned! May 18th at 7:30am!
4/30/12 - Medical exam in San Fernando, Trinidad
5/18/12 - Interview in Port of Spain, Trinidad at 7:30am
5/26/12 - POE through Newark, NJ

ROC:

2/27/14 - Mailed ROC package to USCIS VSC

2/28/14 - Package received at VSC

3/6/14 - NOA1 received with receipt date of 3/3/14

4/4/14 - Biometrics appointment in Elizabeth City, NJ

9/21/14 - RFE received

11/15/14 - Green card approved!

Citizenship:

5/19/14 - N-400 mailed to TX

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I thought it was because some people aren't updating their timeline after they received their NOA2. Maybe the timeline goes on the back burner after they get the NOA2 or is forgotten all together. What does everyone else think about this?

Yes, I'm not sure how much value the list has based only on your absolute ranking on it, because it depends on others updating their status as they're approved. A large number of people at the beginning of the list are unlikely to influence your result, as they have either not updated or have been skipped over by the progress of the Centers. It is nice to see your number move up, though!

Sept 9, 2011: NOA1

March 16, 2012: NOA2

April 10, 2012: NVC Case Number Assigned, AOS Invoice Received

April 11, 2012: OPTIN for EP with DS-3032 sent, AOS bill paid

April 12, 2012: AOS Package Sent

April 17, 2012: IV Bill invoiced, paid

April 19, 2012: IV package sent

April 20, 2012: Checklist for AOS asking for letter of employment, response sent

April 23, 2012: Letter approving DS-230, False checklist for AOS checklist

May 1, 2012: Appointment Letter Received (for May 23rd)

May 22, 2012: Interview canceled pending further medical tests

July 15, 2012: New Appointment letter Received

August 1, 2012: Interview, Approved

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Yes, I'm not sure how much value the list has based only on your absolute ranking on it, because it depends on others updating their status as they're approved. A large number of people at the beginning of the list are unlikely to influence your result, as they have either not updated or have been skipped over by the progress of the Centers. It is nice to see your number move up, though!

I AGREE!!! While moving up on the list might be a good sign, being at the top is insignificant. If you look at the NOA1 dates of many at the top of that list, they're from early 2011. Seems they've been skipped or haven't updated. Whatever the reason, it doesn't matter. I don't know about the rest of you, but my VJ timeline predicts a solid 1 week. I'm hoping sooner though since not all update their timelines. I feels like there hasn't been much Sept progress during the past few days though, sadly...

USCIS

Sept. 22, 2011 - NOA1

March 13, 2012 - NOA2 (via text/email)

NVC

March 19, 2012 - Case received at NVC (in building)

April 02, 2012 - Received case #, IIN, submitted email addresses

April 03, 2012 - AOS bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 03, 2012 - emailed DS-3032

April 04, 2012 - AOS fee cleared from bank account

April 06, 2012 - DS-3032 acceptance email received

April 10, 2012 - AOS payment 'PAID'; AOS package sent

April 16, 2012 - AOS accepted/completed

April 25, 2012 - IV bill invoiced & paid; 'IN PROCESS'

April 27, 2012 - IV payment 'PAID'; IV package sent

May 01, 2012 - NVC case complete!!!

May 09, 2012 - Received interview notification email

May 10, 2012 - Case was sent to embassy

May 16, 2012 - Medical Appointment

June 04, 2012 - Approved

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I just sent a letter to the congressman. I don't know if that will help but will try everyting. I've been able to spend time with my husband since he is self employed. I never had problem crossing from Canada(yet). I hope to get the NOA2 soon and hope for all of you! So we can all go on with our lifes instead of being on hold!!!

12/08/2008 We met

06/24/2011 Wedding

09/08/2001 Mail I-130 for Chicago Lock Box

09/14/2011 NOA 1 Email that case is forwarded to California

09/19/2011 NOA 1 Paper format dated from September 12th, 2011

03/09/2012 NOA 2 Text on my cell phone.

NVC

04/02/2012 - Case #, IIN # received

04/03/2012 - Combined Invoice Received - AOS Invoice: IN PROCESS

04/04/2012 - AOS Invoice: PAID

04/05/2012 - AOS emailed

04/20/2012- IV Invoice Paid

04/21/2012 - IV Emailed Supporting document

05/03/2012 - Case completed

06/18/2012 - Interview date assigned

U.S Embassy

XX/XX/2012 - Case received

xx/xx/2012 - Medical checkup

xx/xx/2012 - Interview 8AM; Result:

XX/XX/2012 - Visa received

United States

XX/XX/2012 - Port of entry: Montreal

XX/XX/2012 - Welcome notice letter received

XX/XX/2012 - Green card received

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OMG! I got my NOA2. I dont know if the request to the congressman helped... but i received a text on my phone! I wish you to get your NOA2 soon. I had mine Sept 12.

12/08/2008 We met

06/24/2011 Wedding

09/08/2001 Mail I-130 for Chicago Lock Box

09/14/2011 NOA 1 Email that case is forwarded to California

09/19/2011 NOA 1 Paper format dated from September 12th, 2011

03/09/2012 NOA 2 Text on my cell phone.

NVC

04/02/2012 - Case #, IIN # received

04/03/2012 - Combined Invoice Received - AOS Invoice: IN PROCESS

04/04/2012 - AOS Invoice: PAID

04/05/2012 - AOS emailed

04/20/2012- IV Invoice Paid

04/21/2012 - IV Emailed Supporting document

05/03/2012 - Case completed

06/18/2012 - Interview date assigned

U.S Embassy

XX/XX/2012 - Case received

xx/xx/2012 - Medical checkup

xx/xx/2012 - Interview 8AM; Result:

XX/XX/2012 - Visa received

United States

XX/XX/2012 - Port of entry: Montreal

XX/XX/2012 - Welcome notice letter received

XX/XX/2012 - Green card received

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OMG! I got my NOA2. I dont know if the request to the congressman helped... but i received a text on my phone! I wish you to get your NOA2 soon. I had mine Sept 12.

Yay!! Congrats!! I hope ours comes soon! When did you send a letter to your congressman?

CSC Process

9/12/11- Sent out I-130

9/15/11- Rec'd NOA 1

3/6/12- 5 months 21 days- Still waiting for NOA 2 :/

3/7/12- Called USCIS- say they are back logged and to wait 30 to 45 more days :(

3/27/12- NOA 2 Approved!!(194 days from NOA 1 date)

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Yay!! Congrats!! I hope ours comes soon! When did you send a letter to your congressman?

On march 8th!

12/08/2008 We met

06/24/2011 Wedding

09/08/2001 Mail I-130 for Chicago Lock Box

09/14/2011 NOA 1 Email that case is forwarded to California

09/19/2011 NOA 1 Paper format dated from September 12th, 2011

03/09/2012 NOA 2 Text on my cell phone.

NVC

04/02/2012 - Case #, IIN # received

04/03/2012 - Combined Invoice Received - AOS Invoice: IN PROCESS

04/04/2012 - AOS Invoice: PAID

04/05/2012 - AOS emailed

04/20/2012- IV Invoice Paid

04/21/2012 - IV Emailed Supporting document

05/03/2012 - Case completed

06/18/2012 - Interview date assigned

U.S Embassy

XX/XX/2012 - Case received

xx/xx/2012 - Medical checkup

xx/xx/2012 - Interview 8AM; Result:

XX/XX/2012 - Visa received

United States

XX/XX/2012 - Port of entry: Montreal

XX/XX/2012 - Welcome notice letter received

XX/XX/2012 - Green card received

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On march 8th!

Did you send a letter in the mail or did you e-mail it to the congressman?

CSC Process

9/12/11- Sent out I-130

9/15/11- Rec'd NOA 1

3/6/12- 5 months 21 days- Still waiting for NOA 2 :/

3/7/12- Called USCIS- say they are back logged and to wait 30 to 45 more days :(

3/27/12- NOA 2 Approved!!(194 days from NOA 1 date)

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Did you send a letter in the mail or did you e-mail it to the congressman?

I faxed the form to his office. I find the info on his website.

12/08/2008 We met

06/24/2011 Wedding

09/08/2001 Mail I-130 for Chicago Lock Box

09/14/2011 NOA 1 Email that case is forwarded to California

09/19/2011 NOA 1 Paper format dated from September 12th, 2011

03/09/2012 NOA 2 Text on my cell phone.

NVC

04/02/2012 - Case #, IIN # received

04/03/2012 - Combined Invoice Received - AOS Invoice: IN PROCESS

04/04/2012 - AOS Invoice: PAID

04/05/2012 - AOS emailed

04/20/2012- IV Invoice Paid

04/21/2012 - IV Emailed Supporting document

05/03/2012 - Case completed

06/18/2012 - Interview date assigned

U.S Embassy

XX/XX/2012 - Case received

xx/xx/2012 - Medical checkup

xx/xx/2012 - Interview 8AM; Result:

XX/XX/2012 - Visa received

United States

XX/XX/2012 - Port of entry: Montreal

XX/XX/2012 - Welcome notice letter received

XX/XX/2012 - Green card received

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Looking at the igor list, I would have to say that CSC is most definitely working on September filers now!!! at least September has finally made more progress than all the months that follow it! I'm getting excited!!!!!

HUSBAND'S CASE

9/17/2011 - sent I-13

09/19/2011 - noa1 received

3/16/2012 - case sent to my local USCIS office for additional processing

4/21/2012 - AP. If we haven't heard from them in SIX MONTHS (omg) we can feel free to call them!!! Thanks!

9/20/2012 - Interview scheduled - October 3!!!!

10/3/2012 - Interview went well but she must look at his A-file more before decision.

10/12/2012 - I-130 APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

KIDS' CASES

04/20/2012: NOA107/20/2012: instead of an approval, we got thrown into AP. sigh

11/01/2012: Boys' I-130 interview set for November 28, 2012.

11/28/2012: I-130s APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED!

NVC

12/14/2012: NVC Received

12/31/2012: Case number/IIN

12/31/2012: DS-3032 sent

01/08/2013: DS-3032 accepted

01/02/2013: AOS bill0

1/03/2013: AOS bill shows PAID

01/04/2013: AOS package sent

01/09/2013: IV bill

01/10/2013: IV bill shows PAID

01/11/2013: IV package sent

01/23/2013: Case complete

02/01/2013: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Lagos

02/22/2013: Embassy received

03/01/2013: Medical

03/20/2013: Interview - was told the boys would have been approved on the spot if they had pics! Errrr :-(

04/15/2013: DNA test

05/15/2013: Emailed embassy BEGGING them to let boys drop off passports for visa insertion. IT WORKED!!!

05/31/2013: Visa in hand

06/02/2013: POE JFK!!!!!!

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OMG! I got my NOA2. I dont know if the request to the congressman helped... but i received a text on my phone! I wish you to get your NOA2 soon. I had mine Sept 12.

Congratulations!

Your NOA1 is one day after mine so I am hoping I hear something really soon also. Fingers crossed.

USCIS

07/24/2011 Got married in Toronto

09/12/2011 Filed I-130

09/13/2011 NOA1

09/16/2011 Touched

03/23/2012 NOA2 (192 days from NOA1 date)

NVC

05/08/12: NVC Case Number, IIN, BID Received

05/08/12: Filled DS261 Online

05/08/12: Sent Optin Email for Electronic Processing

05/08/12: AOS Fee Paid

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Tomorrow is going to mark 6 months since my NOA1 date. I don't know what to do. Last tiem I had inquired through my congressman, I was told to wait to hear somethign by the end of March and then contact them. Should I wait till then or contact them again now? It looks like NOA2 could be any day now so I don't know how much congressman will help.

USCIS

07/24/2011 Got married in Toronto

09/12/2011 Filed I-130

09/13/2011 NOA1

09/16/2011 Touched

03/23/2012 NOA2 (192 days from NOA1 date)

NVC

05/08/12: NVC Case Number, IIN, BID Received

05/08/12: Filled DS261 Online

05/08/12: Sent Optin Email for Electronic Processing

05/08/12: AOS Fee Paid

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