Spouse Visa - Waiting for NOA2 Nov or Dec-2012?

[socalgal 0]

Hi all -

I'm just curious to see how everyone is progressing with their Visa Journey. I am in California and filed for the IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa for my husband in the UK on 12-July-2012 and got a NOA on 26-Jul-2012. I'm almost four months into what is an average five (to seven?) month wait, so I'm hoping that the NOA2 is going to follow soon.

Anyone else in the same or similar boat of nearly getting that coveted NOA2 in November/December?

I've been reading A LOT on the forum and have been gathering documents for the next step, which I find keeps me focused. Thanks for sharing so much on this site.

Best.

[MIRICK02 6]

Hi. I am a Filipina and my American hubby filed a CR1. He hired an immigrant lawyer. Hubby signed a contract with him April 26 but due to issues on both our names and the delay in the issuance of our Marriage Cert, our docs were only sent to the USCIS Aug 18, 2012 and got our NOA1 Aug 21. Lawyer said we might get the petition approval in 2-3 months but USCIS seems to be slowing down these days accordint to him. But! We got an RFE (requesting for my birth cert) last Nov 8. Lawyer said this is something strange as birth cert should be provided only during the process of visa (NVC). Well, he said he will handle this asap. We are expecting NOA2 anytime between now and last week of December. Waiting is tough, but God's timing is perfect.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Hi. I am a Filipina and my American hubby filed a CR1. He hired an immigrant lawyer. Hubby signed a contract with him April 26 but due to issues on both our names and the delay in the issuance of our Marriage Cert, our docs were only sent to the USCIS Aug 18, 2012 and got our NOA1 Aug 21. Lawyer said we might get the petition approval in 2-3 months but USCIS seems to be slowing down these days accordint to him. But! We got an RFE (requesting for my birth cert) last Nov 8. Lawyer said this is something strange as birth cert should be provided only during the process of visa (NVC). Well, he said he will handle this asap. We are expecting NOA2 anytime between now and last week of December. Waiting is tough, but God's timing is perfect.

A copy of the petitioner's birth certificate or passport is required.

Edit: judging by your profile snippet, you are the beneficiary. That's weird.

Edited November 12, 2012 by KDubovik

[socalgal 0]

Hi. I am a Filipina and my American hubby filed a CR1. He hired an immigrant lawyer. Hubby signed a contract with him April 26 but due to issues on both our names and the delay in the issuance of our Marriage Cert, our docs were only sent to the USCIS Aug 18, 2012 and got our NOA1 Aug 21. Lawyer said we might get the petition approval in 2-3 months but USCIS seems to be slowing down these days accordint to him. But! We got an RFE (requesting for my birth cert) last Nov 8. Lawyer said this is something strange as birth cert should be provided only during the process of visa (NVC). Well, he said he will handle this asap. We are expecting NOA2 anytime between now and last week of December. Waiting is tough, but God's timing is perfect.

Hi MIRICK02 - I provided a copy of my husband's birth certificate with the forms, but understand that the original would be required at NVC level. Curious why the RFE was for your birth certificate? But I'm glad to hear things are moving well for you & your lawyer is on top of things since the waiting is so tough! Hang in there.