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Checking for the mysterious " TOUCHES " & does it actually matter?

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2018JourneyDone   77

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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Hey everyone, I have a question regarding a few other posts I've read about touches. First and foremost, I know this references signing in to your USCIS account and checking to see when the "LAST UPDATED" date was. My question is, has anyone been checking this and never saw it change yet still received their NOA2 anyhow? Also, (and yes, this is odd) I've logged in on a couple different occasions, saw the date changed and been very excited only to have it revert to the previous date the next time I checked?!? I swear, I am sober!! hahahaa!! jest.gif Just thought I'd see what the general consensus was regarding if it's even worth checking ... Thanks!

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Pitaya   2,577

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Ours was "touched" several times during that phase of our journey….long story, made short: Much ado about nothing.

YMMV

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,962

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to General Immigration Discussion -- topic can apply to different visa types. ***

(Organizer hat off)

The senior VJ member "Gary and Alla" has said many times that their status never changed from "pending," and his now-wife has been a U.S. citizen for about a year, I think.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Andie Experienced

Andie   147

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Hey everyone, I have a question regarding a few other posts I've read about touches. First and foremost, I know this references signing in to your USCIS account and checking to see when the "LAST UPDATED" date was. My question is, has anyone been checking this and never saw it change yet still received their NOA2 anyhow? Also, (and yes, this is odd) I've logged in on a couple different occasions, saw the date changed and been very excited only to have it revert to the previous date the next time I checked?!? I swear, I am sober!! hahahaa!! jest.gif Just thought I'd see what the general consensus was regarding if it's even worth checking ... Thanks!

Its not consistent or reliable. Sometimes people are approved and further on and still their status never changes from initial review... You can still check and it may show updates but if not, it doesn't mean there isn't any activity.

All the best with yours !

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number
Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

clairegie Proficient

clairegie   265

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Philippines
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So basically, we can only rely on the text message or hard copy about NOA2?

Lol, with all the crazy approvals these past few days, I've been watching my USCIS account like a hawk. laughing.gif

My timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=163489

2018JourneyDone Collaborator

2018JourneyDone   77

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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So basically, we can only rely on the text message or hard copy about NOA2?

Lol, with all the crazy approvals these past few days, I've been watching my USCIS account like a hawk. laughing.gif

Haha!! Like a HAWK is an understatement for me! I have had to place LIMITS on how often I check the darn site lately as I was getting <ah-hem> a little obsessive to say the least! tongue.png Knowing this now though, I've significantly reduced it to maybe 2x per day just cuz...

Sending out MUCH positive energy today for approvals galore before the holiday weekend!!! energy.gifenergy.gifenergy.gif

Awaiting Oath Ceremony for Citizenship! Last step!

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mstewart   6

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Haha!! Like a HAWK is an understatement for me! I have had to place LIMITS on how often I check the darn site lately as I was getting <ah-hem> a little obsessive to say the least! tongue.png Knowing this now though, I've significantly reduced it to maybe 2x per day just cuz...

Sending out MUCH positive energy today for approvals galore before the holiday weekend!!! energy.gifenergy.gifenergy.gif

Haha! I've been checking a whole lot too...even my timeline here. It's exciting to see the average change and the timeline get closer to todays date.

August 5, 2013: 1-129F mailed
August 7, 2013: Received at Lockbox
August 13, 2013: NOA1
September 4, 2013: Alien Reg. # change
October 16, 2013: NOA2
October 29, 2013: Sent to DOS
2018JourneyDone Collaborator

2018JourneyDone   77

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Haiti
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Haha! I've been checking a whole lot too...even my timeline here. It's exciting to see the average change and the timeline get closer to todays date.

Me TOO!!! I swear, this entire process in a nutshell? Waiting.....waiting....waiting....TEXT!! YAY....waiting....EMAIL!! YAY!!!!!....waiting....hardcopy-evidence-sending-notice of receipt-o-rama and then............waiting.....waiting....waiting...... Peaks and valleys, people. Peaks. And. Valleys. Hahahaa!! It's been one week since CSC confirmed receipt of our requested info and here I be again, watching our timeline estimates decrease, checking Igor's list and the USCIS site obsessivly!

Absolutely worth it though given the end result wink.png

Awaiting Oath Ceremony for Citizenship! Last step!

 
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