NOA2 confirmed by Tier 2 Rep

[Ashley903 7]

I wanted to start a forum for people who were approved via talking to a Tier 2 rep but the online case status still shows "Intial Review" I was told I was approved on 7/6/13--but have yet to receive a text/email/online update or anything to confirm this. I have not received my hard copy of NOA2. Any one out there with this similar circumstance?

Lets keep eachother updated!

My K-1 Journey:
06/24/2012: Met my soulmate while on vacation
09/14/2012: My Fiance proposed and I accepted
01/28/2013: I-129F packet mailed
01/29/13: Packet received at local field office
01/31/2013: NOA1 Date
02/04/13: NOA1 (E-mail)
02/06/13: Alien Number Changed
6/21/13: Case transferred to TSC
7/6/13: NOA2 (per immigration officer)

[d3adc0d3 186]

I would recommend calling again, perhaps that T2 IO was mistaken?

[chami123 5]

Have u check the uscis.gov website

[Ashley903 7]

I would recommend calling again, perhaps that T2 IO was mistaken?

I called two days in a row and was advised it was, in fact, approved and that an "approval notice" was ordered. They also advised it can take up to 30 days to receive the NOA2.

Have u check the uscis.gov website

Yes it still shows this :

The I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

The tier 2 rep had stated that this is a system error but their records in fact indicate it was approved.

[Alex+Nastya 11]

Hey, what number do you call? I need to call them too...

[Ashley903 7]

I just call the number indicated on the website : 1-800-375-5283

[Alex+Nastya 11]

Thank you. I called them too, but they said my file is after normal processing times, but still under "initial review". They will file some service request and let me know the result within 15-30 days =(

[Ashley903 7]

Did you speak to a Tier 2 rep? Those front line folks dont know too much--I actually just spoke with them again today ( a tier 2) and the snooty officer says " Your case was confirmed it was approved so seeing it on the online case status should not even be relevant"

He said he will submit a service request to have an approval notice sent out for me..lol

[Alex+Nastya 11]

Damn... i spoke to Tier 1. How do I get to Tier 2? When I explain the problem to Tier 1 she said she could help me.

[d3adc0d3 186]

I'm on the "call back" list for a T2 IO at the moment.

At least you know what's up, and if you don't get the NoA2 paper 30 days from when they sent your paper out you can start harassing them.

Maybe I'll get the verbal "approval" today too (here's hoping).

I understand the T2 IOs are busy and under a lot of pressure but they're still Customer Service Reps and should be way more polite.

[Alex+Nastya 11]

I'm on the "call back" list for a T2 IO at the moment.

At least you know what's up, and if you don't get the NoA2 paper 30 days from when they sent your paper out you can start harassing them.

Maybe I'll get the verbal "approval" today too (here's hoping).

I understand the T2 IOs are busy and under a lot of pressure but they're still Customer Service Reps and should be way more polite.

I know. I will never shop with them again, and use other services instead... oh wait =((

[Ashley903 7]

Damn... i spoke to Tier 1. How do I get to Tier 2? When I explain the problem to Tier 1 she said she could help me.

You have to be persistent-and let them know you still wish to speak to an officer and that you have waited the normal processing time--blah blah blah--eventually they will transfer you.

The tier 2 officers can actually see your case--if it werent for me even speaking to one I would still think to this day my file was still being reviewed since it never updated--the front rep cant see your approval.

[d3adc0d3 186]

You have to be persistent-and let them know you still wish to speak to an officer and that you have waited the normal processing time--blah blah blah--eventually they will transfer you.

The tier 2 officers can actually see your case--if it werent for me even speaking to one I would still think to this day my file was still being reviewed since it never updated--the front rep cant see your approval.

I never had to persistent. I just had to ask once they got my receipt number and necessary info to put into the database that I wanted to be transferred, and told them I'd wait, and I opted into the "automated call back" when my place in line was coming up.

[Ashley903 7]

I guess it just depends on who you get

[OK&MK 17]

On the 15th of July I called and spoke to a Tier 2 rep as well. He seemed as though I was bothering him but he did eventually tell me that I had been approved on July 6. I wanted to verify that since July 6 was a Saturday. He also said that he was unsure of when my NOA2 would be sent to me because it was dependent on how quickly the adjudicator updated my status in the system.

I then called back on the 19th, seeing ad the 20th would have been two weeks from my approval and by this time my petition should be on its way to NVC. I spoke to another Tier 2 IO and he was much sweeter and really helpful.HHe said he was going to but in service request for me and put me on hold. He came back to the line and told me that TSC is asking that I give them until August 3 to receive my NOA2 and for them to transfer my case to DOS/NVC.

I'm seeing that the first batch of TSC transfers are getting their NOA2's after they have sent our packets to NVC. I feel like I've lost at least 3 weeks because of TSC not submitting our petitions soon after they are approved. I have another 2-3 months left in this K1 phase and each week is precious to us. I'm frustrated but reminding myself hourly that everything happens in God's own time.

NOA1: 1/28/13

Transferred VSC--->TSC: 6/21/13

Notice of Transfer received:6/24/13

Approved per Tier2-IO: 7/6/13

No NOA2 email/letter & Uscis.gov still says Initial Review

Told to wait until 8/3/2013 (Oye!!!)