I130 NOA1 Question

[G and S 0]

Dear VJ'ers - This is my first post and share the huge pain all of us are going through to unite with our spouses. I have the following information from my NOA letter:

Check cashed: 16-May-2012

Priority Date: 11-May-2012

Notice Date: 15-May-2012

Last Updated: 15-May-12 - I am considering this from the "Last Updated" field on https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/displayLogon.do (My Case Status).

My questions:

1) Is the NOA1, the Notice Date?

2) Is the "Last updated" field the "touch" that others have referred to on this forum?

3) If so, I have seen for most people who have shared this info on this forum that the last "touch" was a few days after their NOA1 date unlike my case. Is this significant in any manner?

I appreciate your feedback and good luck to all on your Visa journey!

Edited July 19, 2012 by G and S

[Deep2009 18]

1. Yes

2. Yes, it can be anything like movement of file from one desk to other.

3. No.... last touch matter after couple of weeks..... If you have a touch in say 60 days, then you may got some thing (Approval, hope not an RFE)

Good luck, you are just starting your journey, hang in there.