Timeline Confusion...NOA1

[Krystina and Andy 0]

Ok, we got our NOA1 today. We looked at the TSC service times, which state that the average is 93 days. I understand our petition is now at CSC, but it says they are processing cases from July 2006? How quickly does this move? We are trying to set a wedding date for October, but we're just confused about the timelines. Some of the consular timelines say 204 days, is that from starting the app or from when you get the interview date notice? Realistically, what are we looking at from your experience, time-wise? We are together in England now, but I have to leave at the end of October. When i asked before, most thought that we would be there by then...what do you think?

Stressed!

Thanks

[~Chad~ 0]

The dates at the uscis web site aren't realistic for most cases. They won't talk to you on the phone unless that date has come and gone. Your best bet is to fill in your timeline here on VJ, and it will provide you with a more realistic date. CSC seems to have an average of around 3 months. Of course that's just an average, some are processed quicker, some take longer. Good luck on your journey,

[dougyceci 0]

While October sounds a long way away I would be careful about planning any wedding. A couple of RFE's or other issues and you may still be waiting for your NOA2 in Oct. I am not trying to be negative it is just there have been many people on here with wedding plans that they could not keep. If you make them, be flexible. You would best to wait in my eyes.

[Krystina and Andy 0]

While October sounds a long way away I would be careful about planning any wedding. A couple of RFE's or other issues and you may still be waiting for your NOA2 in Oct. I am not trying to be negative it is just there have been many people on here with wedding plans that they could not keep. If you make them, be flexible. You would best to wait in my eyes.

Thanks for the advice, I'm not anticipating any RFE's, as I'm sure no one does. It's a little more straight-forward for us, we met here in England, live together here in England, so we had plenty of evidence and what not. I didn't have to get together like flight details, emails and all that. As far as sponsors go, both my parents offered to be sponsors, both make enough money to do so comfortably, and we already have a down payment together for our first house. He doesn't have any criminal record, has only ever lived in England... but of course, you never know.

I think I'm going to stick with October, I cleared it through several forums, and everyone that replied anticipated that we were going to be ok with that. Of course, I have until April/May to confirm a place, and my cake maker, photographer and florist are all family friends, so they are on stand-by for me. It's late October, so we'll see.

Thanks again,

Krystina and Andrew

[msu17 0]

Thats what we are doing too. Lookign to get married around then. I just went around, talked to all the people (cakes, photos, reception) and explained the situation. They are all being really flexible (since we are doing it on a weekday) and said to just give them a call when we know a date. Once the visa is in hand, I have my list of numbers ready to call so it will hopefully get pulled together ASAP after that Good luck!!! You should make that October date, at least we better get our interviews by then

[~Chad~ 0]

Thats what we are doing too. Lookign to get married around then. I just went around, talked to all the people (cakes, photos, reception) and explained the situation. They are all being really flexible (since we are doing it on a weekday) and said to just give them a call when we know a date. Once the visa is in hand, I have my list of numbers ready to call so it will hopefully get pulled together ASAP after that Good luck!!! You should make that October date, at least we better get our interviews by then

Very smart. We are doing the same thing.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...rt=#entry728517

[Krystina and Andy 0]

Thats what we are doing too. Lookign to get married around then. I just went around, talked to all the people (cakes, photos, reception) and explained the situation. They are all being really flexible (since we are doing it on a weekday) and said to just give them a call when we know a date. Once the visa is in hand, I have my list of numbers ready to call so it will hopefully get pulled together ASAP after that Good luck!!! You should make that October date, at least we better get our interviews by then

Same here! Getting married on a weekday, didn't bother booking a Saturday...they love you if you are doing it during the week! I think we'll get it done, you can only remain positive right. It's just that our case is so traditional and what I would consider to be text book, I've got everything I need, but its just a case of them actually looking at it. We'll see! You just never know....good luck x