No Hardcopy NOA1!?

[CDNme 11]

Hi everyone!

I am the (hopeful!) beneficiary of the K1 Visa process we are going through. My USC has a somewhat complicated mailing situation. His physical address does not/cannot receive mail. We added a separate sheet in our i129f package explaining this, with header, large font and notating the correct address for mailing (a PO Box).

Its been 11 business days since receiving the e-mailed notification of the NOA1 and to date, no hard copy in sight What do we do now (obviously in the event that is never shows up)? Can I call and inquire after 30 days, or does my USC have to? Is this where we are subject to some $400 fee to receive a second copy?!

Thanks in advance for your help

[Fayeara 8]

I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Took us a good 15 some days before getting the hard copy. Sometimes the postal office is just kinda slow...

But I think I heard from other people that if it really never shows up, you'll have to end up paying for a second copy.

[Laurka 65]

Hi everyone!

I am the (hopeful!) beneficiary of the K1 Visa process we are going through. My USC has a somewhat complicated mailing situation. His physical address does not/cannot receive mail. We added a separate sheet in our i129f package explaining this, with header, large font and notating the correct address for mailing (a PO Box).

Its been 11 business days since receiving the e-mailed notification of the NOA1 and to date, no hard copy in sight What do we do now (obviously in the event that is never shows up)? Can I call and inquire after 30 days, or does my USC have to? Is this where we are subject to some $400 fee to receive a second copy?!

Thanks in advance for your help

My USC fiance is in the same situation. He picks up his mail at the Post Office. We put PO box on the application and we received NOA1 after a week. Don't worry yet. If You received the number of Your case in the e-mail You're fine ;-) Good luck!

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hi everyone!

I am the (hopeful!) beneficiary of the K1 Visa process we are going through. My USC has a somewhat complicated mailing situation. His physical address does not/cannot receive mail. We added a separate sheet in our i129f package explaining this, with header, large font and notating the correct address for mailing (a PO Box).

Its been 11 business days since receiving the e-mailed notification of the NOA1 and to date, no hard copy in sight What do we do now (obviously in the event that is never shows up)? Can I call and inquire after 30 days, or does my USC have to? Is this where we are subject to some $400 fee to receive a second copy?!

Thanks in advance for your help

Did you receive your receipt number when you got your email notification? It will start with a EAC or WAC prefix, followed by a series of numbers (I forget how many,)

If you did get it, then you are good to go. It would be nice, though not required to have a hardcopy NOA1 (Form I-797c). With your receipt number you can contact the USCIS and get updates on the progress of your petition.

In contrast, you do need to make sure that you get your official hardcopy NOA2 letter (Form I-797). It will be necessary later on in your visa journey, during the AOS process.

Good luck.

[cel-ann 1]

you're not alone.. we are january filer.my fiance haven't receive noa1 hard copy until now..

[SteveKarlaMayer 21]

Hi everyone!

I am the (hopeful!) beneficiary of the K1 Visa process we are going through. My USC has a somewhat complicated mailing situation. His physical address does not/cannot receive mail. We added a separate sheet in our i129f package explaining this, with header, large font and notating the correct address for mailing (a PO Box).

Its been 11 business days since receiving the e-mailed notification of the NOA1 and to date, no hard copy in sight What do we do now (obviously in the event that is never shows up)? Can I call and inquire after 30 days, or does my USC have to? Is this where we are subject to some $400 fee to receive a second copy?!

Thanks in advance for your help

Did they cashed your check? If they did, your NOA1 should arrive soon.

[CDNme 11]

I wouldn't worry too much just yet. Took us a good 15 some days before getting the hard copy. Sometimes the postal office is just kinda slow...

But I think I heard from other people that if it really never shows up, you'll have to end up paying for a second copy.

Thanks for the perspective! I know 10 business days is normal... but I'm finding it hard not to get worried

My USC fiance is in the same situation. He picks up his mail at the Post Office. We put PO box on the application and we received NOA1 after a week. Don't worry yet. If You received the number of Your case in the e-mail You're fine ;-) Good luck!

Thank you!

Did you receive your receipt number when you got your email notification? It will start with a EAC or WAC prefix, followed by a series of numbers (I forget how many,)

If you did get it, then you are good to go. It would be nice, though not required to have a hardcopy NOA1 (Form I-797c). With your receipt number you can contact the USCIS and get updates on the progress of your petition.

In contrast, you do need to make sure that you get your official hardcopy NOA2 letter (Form I-797). It will be necessary later on in your visa journey, during the AOS process.

Good luck.

Thank you - yes, I received the e-mail notification of our NOA1 as well as the receipt/case number. I am able to check updates and all that jazz... I just remember reading (somewhere?!) that the hardcopy was needed at the Embassy for the interview.

you're not alone.. we are january filer.my fiance haven't receive noa1 hard copy until now..

Oh, no... I hope you receive it soon!

Did they cashed your check? If they did, your NOA1 should arrive soon.

My USC purchased a bank draft... I will ask him to call and verify that it has been cashed. Thanks for the tip!

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thanks for the perspective! I know 10 business days is normal... but I'm finding it hard not to get worried

Thank you!

Thank you - yes, I received the e-mail notification of our NOA1 as well as the receipt/case number. I am able to check updates and all that jazz... I just remember reading (somewhere?!) that the hardcopy was needed at the Embassy for the interview.

Incorrect!

Read the GUIDES - the NOA2 needs to be received, saved and presented as requested, NOT the NOA1!

Think about it. The NOA1 is only the acknowledgement by USCIS of receipt of the the initial I-129F petition. The NOA2 is the notification by USCIS that the I-129F petition has been approved.

Good luck!

Oh, no... I hope you receive it soon!

My USC purchased a bank draft... I will ask him to call and verify that it has been cashed. Thanks for the tip!

Edited March 24, 2013 by A&B