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Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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Something is not right. Have you called NVC? We were only three days from NOA 2 - NVC case number. I would say the time for patiently waiting has passed. You need to be on the phone.

I just looked through your past posts. I see you were the couple with a NOA 2 in 21 days. I wonder if that was a snaffu at USCIS. You really need to be on this phone.

slowlyman as you watch a few of these cases you will see how really lucky you were in the timing of your case. I have never seen a case that went as fast as your from USCIS to NVC. My own took months not days for example.

I doubt there is anything wrong at USCIS. One way to know is to try to find out if the case was assigned a bar code because that's the last step at USCIS. Once the case has a bar code its put with others in a collection area until they send a group of cases to NVC.

These cases are not scanned into NVC right away. They may sit idle at NVC for some unknown period until they are. This is one reason NVC doesn't acknowledge they have the case which makes it appear that USCIS hasn't sent it. Calls to USCIS result in a confusing array of info because they insist they don't have the case. So each agency says they don't have the case.

This often results in the infamous enlistment of the politicians. These are the same people that haven't done anything about immigration reform for many years. Their golf game has improved more that the laws.

To have a NOA 2 in 21 days is also not normal. I hope the lucky steak continues but there may be some adjustment point in these cases that bring them closer to the average.

Still nothing wrong with your advise to use the phone. Its therapeutic if nothing else.

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slowlyman   118

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I just looked at the timeline Stats. Average wait NOA2 -Consulate. 24 days. So I guess that means these guys are right in the average.

Average time NOA1 - NOA2. 140 days. They certainly beat the average there. Maybe it's pay back time.

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Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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I just looked at the timeline Stats. Average wait NOA2 -Consulate. 24 days. So I guess that means these guys are right in the average.

Average time NOA1 - NOA2. 140 days. They certainly beat the average there. Maybe it's pay back time.

Good info slowlyman. Lets hope this couple just keeps beating the averages.

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altonbebe   48

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Sorry mate, I just realized your case is for Thailand.

Please keep in mind that some dates are only known after receipt of another document.
For example, the USPS Form 3811. The stamped receiving date was not know until the original Form 3811 was received on 07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST.

07/05/2013 3:07 p/m CST I-129F pouch tendered to United States Postal Service in Houston, TX
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt Card / Stamped and Received at USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USCIS / WEB SITE / receives petition and mails notice
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check Presented to bank for payment
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Text Message Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Email Received Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check coverted to ACH Payment to USCIS DALLAS PAYMENT
07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt (GREEN) Card received from USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/13/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Set up user account to track case status / https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
07/15/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Indicates "ACCEPTANCE"
07/16/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Log in to check site / Indicates "INITIAL REVIEW"
07/17/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA1) / Received in mail today. (Notice Date : 07/11/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 07/15/13)

* Advising case has been opened.
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:45 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 7:00 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/09/2013 6:30 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Case has been transfered from VSC

08/09/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOAT) / Rcv'd in mail (Notice Date : 08/06/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 08/07/2013)**

** Advising that the case has been transfered from VSC to TSC

08/09/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "INITIAL REVIEW

08/26/2013 8:45 p/m CST Email Recieved / USCIS / On 08/26/13, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

08/26/2013 8:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/26/2013 8:48 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "POST DECISION ACTIVITY"

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Email Received / USCIS / On August 27, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

08/29/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA2) / Rcv'd in mail. (Notice Date : 08/26/2013) (Stamp date on env. : 08/27/18) / Advising i-129F has been APPROVED.

09/05/2013 UNKNWN Phone Call to NVC / Petition received and MNL Number issued

09/06/2013 15:58 EST Documents shipped out via DHL AWB 8774193982 ( http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302190-dhl-tracking-from-nvc-to-us-embassy/ ) EXCELLANT

09/09/2013 10:45 MNL Documents rcvd at Embassy signed for L Bernardion

Summary : Date mailed : 07/05; Docs rcv'd USCIS : 07/09; NOA1 issued : 07/11; NOA2 issued : 08/26, NOA2 rcv'd in mail : 08/29; NVC Rcv'd : 09/05/; MNL Emby rcv'd docs : 09/09

Total Number of Days : 67 days (Mailing date of I-129F at U.S. Post Office to Receipt of documents in Manila Embassy)

Projected Dates (Not Actual Dates) : Based on research on VJ Website, other members statements, and documents going to VSC Service Center
07/18/13 : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 11, 2013 and December 24, 2013

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I got my NOA2 on 10/18/13 and up till now it has not been received at the NVC. I have called the USCIS three times and asked for a tier 2 supervisor, but all I get is - you have to wait for a month before I even start calling. Looking at the various posts, something has gone wrong between NOA2 and the issuing of case numbers at the NVC. The trend line shows it is now taking about 50 days, I wonder if this has anything to do with the recent government shut down. My case was transferred from VSC to TSC, RFEd and approved. The USCIS tried to tell me they sent it off to the embassy of my fiancé's country, utter bull. I give up.

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steve n songsang   45

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we actually received NOA-2 12 days after NOA.1....strange and very lucky,we know but have noted almost as quick NOA-2`s in other forums for other countries.It seems CSC was spitting out NOA-2`s quickly but are very slow sending to NVC...30-50 days on average.

9/16/2013-I-129-F Petition Rec`d-(Dallas lockbox, transfered to CSC)
9/19/2013-Notice Date- NOA-1
10/1/2013-Notice Date- NOA-2-I-129-F Petition Approved!
11/1/2013-NVC Rec`d I-129-F Petition
11/14/2013- U.S.Consulate- BKK Rec`d I-129-F
11/23/2013-Rec`d Packet 3
12/1/2013-Medical Exam
12/9/2013-Packet 3 sent to U.S. Consulate-BKK
12/16/2013-Rec`d Packet 4
1/22/2014-Interview/Approved!
1/25/2014-Rec`d Visa/Passport (Korat)

4/30/2014-POE-Chicago-O`Hare
5/1/2014-Successful S.S.# Application(Chicago office)Marriage License(Cook County)
5/2/2014-Married!
5/16/2014-AOS,I-765,I-131 package received by U.S.C.I.S.
5/19/2014-Notice Date- NOA-1`s
5/23/2014-Rec`d Biometrics Appointment Notice
5/30/2014-Early Biometrics(Chicago location)
7/26/2014-I-765 and I-131 Approved (card production)
8/01/2014-Rec`d Combo Card
9/10/2014-Rec`d Potential Interview Waiver Letter
3/20/2015-Filed form with CIS Ombudsman requesting assistance with AOS.
3/21/2015-Rec`d case# from Ombudsman.
4/03/2015-Sent I-765/I-131 renewal documents to U.S.C.I.S.
4/9/2015- NOA Notice Dates-I-765/I-131 renewal.
4/10/2015-NOA Notice Date-Biometrics Appt.for I-765/I-131 renewal.
4/27/2015-Biometrics Appt.for I-765/I-131 renewal.

5/22/2015-Rec`d RFE for expired Medical Exam.

5/23/2015-Rec`d Renewal Combo Card.

6/8/2015-Updated I-693 Medical Exam sent to U.S.C.I.S. (New York office)

6/20/2015-Rec`d Welcome Letter.

6/24/2015-Rec`d Green Card via U.S.P.S.

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Ning Experienced

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I got my NOA2 on 10/18/13 and up till now it has not been received at the NVC. I have called the USCIS three times and asked for a tier 2 supervisor, but all I get is - you have to wait for a month before I even start calling. Looking at the various posts, something has gone wrong between NOA2 and the issuing of case numbers at the NVC. The trend line shows it is now taking about 50 days, I wonder if this has anything to do with the recent government shut down. My case was transferred from VSC to TSC, RFEd and approved. The USCIS tried to tell me they sent it off to the embassy of my fiancé's country, utter bull. I give up.

There is nothing wrong. What you are experiencing is normal except to you because this is all new to you. Keep in mind USCIS and NVC deal with 2.5 million cases. Yours is just one.

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slowlyman   118

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I got my NOA2 on 10/18/13 and up till now it has not been received at the NVC. I have called the USCIS three times and asked for a tier 2 supervisor, but all I get is - you have to wait for a month before I even start calling. Looking at the various posts, something has gone wrong between NOA2 and the issuing of case numbers at the NVC. The trend line shows it is now taking about 50 days, I wonder if this has anything to do with the recent government shut down. My case was transferred from VSC to TSC, RFEd and approved. The USCIS tried to tell me they sent it off to the embassy of my fiancé's country, utter bull. I give up.

Patience young grass hopper........................ You're just at the begining of a long and sometimes infuriating process. You're in that limbo state Ning mentioned earlier. USCIS is most likely not lying to you. They have sent your file to your fiances country. The file will make an ever so brief stay at NVC then on to the consulate. If it has indeed left USCIS all you will get from a supervisor is that info. NVC is who you should be calling after you hit the 25 day mark.

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Shavercamp   3

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I can't tell you how helpful the responses to this question have been. Thank you all for input. I realize I wasn't the original poster of this question, but the exact same question has been on my mind. Your insights are invaluable.

Steve

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Ning Experienced

Ning   619

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Does anyone know how long it is taking for the I129f approvals once sent from the TSC to make it to the NVC? From the time the time the status at the USCIS says sent to the NVC, to when the NVC acknowledges receipt.

Have you taken time to read the posts above?

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slowlyman   118

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Does anyone know how long it is taking for the I129f approvals once sent from the TSC to make it to the NVC? From the time the time the status at the USCIS says sent to the NVC, to when the NVC acknowledges receipt.

Have a look here. http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php?cfl=

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