December 2013 filers

[Hamzah and Amna 23]

We sent our petition in early December, we received our NOA1 on December 19th,2013. We are waiting for our NOA2

[tanak45 17]

Never got printed paper of NOA1 an still in NOA1 since December 27th 2013

[tanak45 17]

Starting to worry, I'm December filter, an still NOA1. Should I be worried?

[bunnygirl 86]

Starting to worry, I'm December filter, an still NOA1. Should I be worried?

No. Althought SOME people are getting their NOA2s quite quickly, the average processing times are still 5 months so you're approximately half way through the estimated waiting time. After 5 months you can contact USCIS to request an update.

[smaring 14]

Well ... that makes 10 of us recorded as having gotten the NOA1 on DEC 19th (75 days ago) at TSC. So far, only one of us has gotten the NOA2. So ... you aren't alone.

I compare us to Jennifer & Jose http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=178084 Jose is also from Portugal and they got their NOA1 on DEC 30th. They got their NOA2 in 9 DAYS and will probably have their interview even before we get our NOA2. Never seems to be a rhyme or reason for these sorts of things ... it IS government after all.

The "official" word from USCIS is that anyone obtaining their NOA2 in 9 days is "just impossible ... you can't believe everything you read on the Internet". lol

I had to stop obsessing on the EXCEPTIONS and stop believing in the VJ calculations for an estimated approval date. How can they say that we should have received the NOA2 at the end of JAN when only 10% have received it so far for the 19th?. As I look back at the history of NOA1(s) for TSC ... seems to me we had better expect something in the 3 to 4 month range.

[blackknight1609 28]

Well ... that makes 10 of us recorded as having gotten the NOA1 on DEC 19th (75 days ago) at TSC. So far, only one of us has gotten the NOA2. So ... you aren't alone.

I compare us to Jennifer & Jose http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=178084 Jose is also from Portugal and they got their NOA1 on DEC 30th. They got their NOA2 in 9 DAYS and will probably have their interview even before we get our NOA2. Never seems to be a rhyme or reason for these sorts of things ... it IS government after all.

The "official" word from USCIS is that anyone obtaining their NOA2 in 9 days is "just impossible ... you can't believe everything you read on the Internet". lol

I had to stop obsessing on the EXCEPTIONS and stop believing in the VJ calculations for an estimated approval date. How can they say that we should have received the NOA2 at the end of JAN when only 10% have received it so far for the 19th?. As I look back at the history of NOA1(s) for TSC ... seems to me we had better expect something in the 3 to 4 month range.

It is the same for us, we applied 18th Dec 2013, but the send us request of evidence, and they received our reply to the request and now it is been like 6 days since they received what missing. Nothing. I wonder how long it will take CAL center to reply to request of evidence and grant us the NOA2....I am waiting impatiently

[Sambl 11]

I know it's not easy to see so many getting their approval, it's not fare.

But it looks like Texas is going a lil bit faster now. I wish u all the best luck, this

Process is already too stressful..try to keep ur thoughts positive. Ur approval will

Come eventually..and after that things are going to move faster!

[Ben + Michelle 9]

So, I had my medical in zurich, switzerland today. Maybe you are curious about the experience there.

I went in at 2pm and left the doctors office at 4pm. I gave them my vaccination records, my passport and the picture of me.

I had to fill out a form with about 30 questions about my health like:

Did you ever have surgery before?

Did you ever had any psychological problem?

Did you ever had any sexual infection?

Did you ever inject, eat or smoke any illegal substances / drugs

Have you ever been addicted to drugs?

Do you smoke? (how often)
Do you drink alcohol? (how often)

Then they did an xray of my lungs and checked, hearing and vision, mouth, hearth beat, lungs, breast, liver, blood pressure, weight and size. I also did one vaccination there, since it was not on my record. They also took blood. The doctor went through the questions with me and asked for some details.

At the end I had to pay the fee in cash (ca 590 $) and got the sealed envelope for the embassy.

I guess thats about it.

please be aware that the things you need to bring vary a lot depending on the country. I didn't even had to bring the case #

Edited March 4, 2014 by Ben + Michelle

[Ben + Michelle 9]

Oh, I forgot: I asked for a copy, but they were not allowed to give me one.

[Sambl 11]

For the interview we need the original w2 or can be a copy?

[ean 10]

For the interview we need the original w2 or can be a copy?

It can be a copy, only the I 134 needs to be original

[Sambl 11]

It can be a copy, only the I 134 needs to be original

Thanks!

[ean 10]

After waiting for slots to open up, I finally got a March 26th appointment. Praise God! This is better than expected. I was shaking the whole time I was rescheduling, afraid that people will be able to grab it before me.Now time to finish compiling the papers and do the medical. Only if this cough would go away. I swear my throat itches everytime I plan to get my medical done. Hang in there, December Filers. May I see many more approvals soon!

[Noura_914 47]

Well ... that makes 10 of us recorded as having gotten the NOA1 on DEC 19th (75 days ago) at TSC. So far, only one of us has gotten the NOA2. So ... you aren't alone.

I compare us to Jennifer & Jose http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=178084 Jose is also from Portugal and they got their NOA1 on DEC 30th. They got their NOA2 in 9 DAYS and will probably have their interview even before we get our NOA2. Never seems to be a rhyme or reason for these sorts of things ... it IS government after all.

The "official" word from USCIS is that anyone obtaining their NOA2 in 9 days is "just impossible ... you can't believe everything you read on the Internet". lol

I had to stop obsessing on the EXCEPTIONS and stop believing in the VJ calculations for an estimated approval date. How can they say that we should have received the NOA2 at the end of JAN when only 10% have received it so far for the 19th?. As I look back at the history of NOA1(s) for TSC ... seems to me we had better expect something in the 3 to 4 month range.

You can make it 11...I received NOA1 on 12/19 and am still waiting for NOA2.

Also my friend said I should have filed at VSC - I just sent it to the Dallas Lockbox facility because thats where the USCIS homepage said to send i-129F Petitions...was that wrong?? Should I ask to have it transferred to VSC? I'm in NY so Vermont is significantly closer than Texas.

[smaring 14]

You can make it 11...I received NOA1 on 12/19 and am still waiting for NOA2.

Also my friend said I should have filed at VSC - I just sent it to the Dallas Lockbox facility because thats where the USCIS homepage said to send i-129F Petitions...was that wrong?? Should I ask to have it transferred to VSC? I'm in NY so Vermont is significantly closer than Texas.

I'm not sure you have a say in the matter really. I think the work is distributed by load, not by your vicinity to the processing facility, but I'm not 100% sure.

That being said, I don't think you actually want VSC anyway. Their stats are a month or two slower than TSC and CSC. Just have a browse through this http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=5&op2=d&op3=1&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=Vermont%20Service%20Center&op66=All&op7=All&dfile=No&adv=