Why do the time from NOA1 to 2 differ so much from case to case?

[OlofAllie 0]

Hi everyone!

We sent in our I129-F on the 10th of August and got our NOA1 just days after that. Just like everyone else here we're anxiously awaiting the day when our NOA2 arrives and as many others it's easy to end up checking both visa journey and UCSIS case status every single day for an update. Doing this I've started to note that there very large differences in how long it takes for people to receive their NOA2. Right now for example Vermont (where we are filing) are approving applications that they received in September even if we, and I guess many more out there, sent their things in earlier. Does anyone know how this work? I've read something about that it depends on how fast the particular officer works that gets your case but I have a hard time imagining that such a factor would count for a month or more earlier or later.

It's easy to get nervous and start thinking about how the process works to be able to calculate the approximate date of NOA2 when you see so many later filers getting approved. Although I start to suspect that this is pointless and the only thing you can do is keep on waiting and hoping:).

Regardless I would be thankful to hear from anyway who knows anything about this or has just thought about the same things.

[Richard and Inna 3]

I have the same question. And could ssomeone tell us what the NOA2 actually says when it is sent? Thanks, everyone and Happy New Year !

Richard and Inna

[crea78 0]

I have the same question. And could ssomeone tell us what the NOA2 actually says when it is sent? Thanks, everyone and Happy New Year !

Richard and Inna

Here is the email I received when I got the NOA2:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EAC1190261764

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On December 30, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[TBoneTX 45,324]

There are dozens and dozens of threads in which the "mystery" is discussed. It's very easy to get stressed. Our petition was one of the last from our month to be approved. It had been gathering dust on a transfer station at the CSC, and I got it shaken loose thanks to a kindly Immigration Officer with whom I spoke.

I didn't check on AOS/AP/EAD many times at all, and they were approved in timely fashion. I didn't check ROC at all, and it was approved in rather timely fashion. Funny how resuming our dealings with USCIS became a blessed relief after we were so thoroughly hosed at the consulate.

Keep the faith, si man.