Am I waiting too long for NOA2?

[Gonzosan 0]

So I've sent off my I-130 "package" to USCIS and they received it on Mar 7 2013. They haven't replied saying anything was wrong or that they need anything from me. I just called them and they pretty much confirmed all this as well. It's still in the "initial stage" where they are conducting background checks or anything of that sort but it's been nearly three months and nothing has changed. Should I be worried? It seems most people get theirs within a few months. My wife is from the Philippines and currently residing in Manila. I'm in the US, living in Las Vegas, NV. I will note that I am active duty military so I'm wondering if that's having any affect on this. I don't have anything bad on my record or anything I would think that could slow things down and my wife is in the same position as well. Neither of us have kids or were previously married. I'm not very knowledgeable on all this stuff so I apologize if this info is readily available but I'm starting to worry.

[reem 11 1]

you need to cal USCIS 1-800 -375- 5283 don't wait you need to follow up your case my husband he always call every week. last week my husband he go USCIS office

good for you wishing you all the best

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Mar 7? Well approval on the petition usually takes around 6 months. How long were you expecting it to take? You're about half way there.

Have you checked out current processing times at uscis.gov?

Edited June 4, 2013 by Harpa Timsah

[Mrs_D 13]

Hi,

I have a priority date of Feb. 20, 2013 and I'm still waiting too. My husband is in the Caribbean and I'm in Boston with our two kids. I'm growing impatient too...just waiting for the next phase so I just made an appointment for an INFOPASS at USCIS with my local office to see if I can get more information about our petition that is with NBC. I have also called USCIS but they don't tell you much. Some people on this site have been waiting even longer. Thank goodness I have a fulltime job to keep my mind occupied!

[Gonzosan 0]

you need to cal USCIS 1-800 -375- 5283 don't wait you need to follow up your case my husband he always call every week. last week my husband he go USCIS office

good for you wishing you all the best

I did call. They pretty much confirmed everything I thought was going on. They just said that it was still in the "initial stage".

Mar 7? Well approval on the petition usually takes around 6 months. How long were you expecting it to take? You're about half way there.

Have you checked out current processing times at uscis.gov?

Huh? I mean the NOA2. I know the whole process to finally get it done can be up to a year. I've only gotten my first notice (NOA1). I notice a lot of people get their NOA2 within a couple months so I was just wondering what was going on.

Hi,

I have a priority date of Feb. 20, 2013 and I'm still waiting too. My husband is in the Caribbean and I'm in Boston with our two kids. I'm growing impatient too...just waiting for the next phase so I just made an appointment for an INFOPASS at USCIS with my local office to see if I can get more information about our petition that is with NBC. I have also called USCIS but they don't tell you much. Some people on this site have been waiting even longer. Thank goodness I have a fulltime job to keep my mind occupied!

You're still waiting on your NOA2? I'm not really in a rush but I don't want to waste time either. Well at least I'm not alone. Thanks for the info.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Huh? I mean the NOA2. I know the whole process to finally get it done can be up to a year. I've only gotten my first notice (NOA1). I notice a lot of people get their NOA2 within a couple months so I was just wondering what was going on.

Yeah, it takes 6 months or so to get the NOA2. Then there are the NVC and the interview steps. You are halfway to getting a NOA2. NOA2 is the petition approval, not the visa approval.

[NikLR 13,232]

You're well within the timelines to get an NOA2. Normally it takes from 4-8 months from NOA1 to NOA2.

[TBoneTX 46,295]

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[Mrs_D 13]

I did call. They pretty much confirmed everything I thought was going on. They just said that it was still in the "initial stage".

Huh? I mean the NOA2. I know the whole process to finally get it done can be up to a year. I've only gotten my first notice (NOA1). I notice a lot of people get their NOA2 within a couple months so I was just wondering what was going on.

You're still waiting on your NOA2? I'm not really in a rush but I don't want to waste time either. Well at least I'm not alone. Thanks for the info.

Yes, we're still waiting for NOA2.

[Gonzosan 0]

Thanks for the info everyone. Sorry, my wife gave me the impression that we were supposed to have it by now since some of her friends apparently got theirs within 2-3 months.

[trixiechick75 2]

They received my I 130 January 22, 2013. It was approved May 10 and my understanding that was earlier than most. So, you are still good.

[stevie b 141]

So I've sent off my I-130 "package" to USCIS and they received it on Mar 7 2013. They haven't replied saying anything was wrong or that they need anything from me. I just called them and they pretty much confirmed all this as well. It's still in the "initial stage" where they are conducting background checks or anything of that sort but it's been nearly three months and nothing has changed. Should I be worried? It seems most people get theirs within a few months. My wife is from the Philippines and currently residing in Manila. I'm in the US, living in Las Vegas, NV. I will note that I am active duty military so I'm wondering if that's having any affect on this. I don't have anything bad on my record or anything I would think that could slow things down and my wife is in the same position as well. Neither of us have kids or were previously married. I'm not very knowledgeable on all this stuff so I apologize if this info is readily available but I'm starting to worry.

I also got approved pretty quickly, but that is not the norm

if your case does get transferred to the las vegas local office which is totally possible, that would be a great thing.. petitions there have been approved extremely fast

[S & H 4]

So I've sent off my I-130 "package" to USCIS and they received it on Mar 7 2013. They haven't replied saying anything was wrong or that they need anything from me. I just called them and they pretty much confirmed all this as well. It's still in the "initial stage" where they are conducting background checks or anything of that sort but it's been nearly three months and nothing has changed. Should I be worried? It seems most people get theirs within a few months. My wife is from the Philippines and currently residing in Manila. I'm in the US, living in Las Vegas, NV. I will note that I am active duty military so I'm wondering if that's having any affect on this. I don't have anything bad on my record or anything I would think that could slow things down and my wife is in the same position as well. Neither of us have kids or were previously married. I'm not very knowledgeable on all this stuff so I apologize if this info is readily available but I'm starting to worry.

Hi, are you an airman stationed at Nellis AFB? If so, that was my last duty assignment. You have a shot at an expedite depending on your AEF bucket. If you're about to approach your deployment vulnerability window, type up a letter on Air Force letter head stating that you need an expedite. Have your UDM or commander sign off on it then call the USCIS military line. Explain to the customer service rep that you're in the military and you're approaching your deployment window. They will put in a service request and fax your letter to the number that USCIS gives to you. This method worked for someone else on visa journey. I justified my expedite due to medical reasons since I'm not in my deployment window. Good luck!

[Gonzosan 0]

Hi, are you an airman stationed at Nellis AFB? If so, that was my last duty assignment. You have a shot at an expedite depending on your AEF bucket. If you're about to approach your deployment vulnerability window, type up a letter on Air Force letter head stating that you need an expedite. Have your UDM or commander sign off on it then call the USCIS military line. Explain to the customer service rep that you're in the military and you're approaching your deployment window. They will put in a service request and fax your letter to the number that USCIS gives to you. This method worked for someone else on visa journey. I justified my expedite due to medical reasons since I'm not in my deployment window. Good luck!

Well I just got back from my deployment in November of last year. I'm due to separate in November of this year so I'm not sure if that will have any effect. Can you expedite this any other way? I don't have any medical issues, but just wondering if there's something else the military can do to expedite it. Thanks for the info.

[NikLR 13,232]

It will have some effect on the affidavit of support so I can see why you want this to go faster vs slower. They've gotten very strict on expedites, especially those due to deployment.

Line up someone to joint sponsor if you are out before you can submit the AOS. You may want to do so anyhow because you do not know how long it will take to find employment after you separate. My husband left Guam Nov 2011 and did not get employment until Sept 2012. Thankfully he was VERY good at saving money so was able to support himself and still manage to buy tickets so we could visit, but funds were quite thin by the time he was working.