Question regarding NOA1

[jana_victoria123 0]

Hi,

My I-130 was filed last June 2006 & by July 2006 we received a receipt notice from the USCIS. it indicates our case number/case type. on top of the form it indicates 1-797C, Notice of Action.

some said that in their Noa1, it indicates waiting time of 999 days or 365 days. Mine doesnt have that.

When I check on my status online it shows this:

Receipt Number: ----------------------

Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On July 22, 2006, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

Does it mean my husband havent receive an NOA1 yet?

are receipt notice and NOA1 the same?

pls enlighten me. tnx

[Dan J 277]

Usually that notice comes with NOA1 hard-copy in your mail later on. Did you get it ?

But I don't understand why you got your NOA1 in July 2006 and up to now you haven't got your NOA2 yet ? that's like roughly 6 months now, mostly it's around 3 months. That's a long time

[jana_victoria123 0]

Im actually confused too. my husband didnt receive a hard copy of that (the one that shows online)

We dont have the Noa2 yet because my husband is just a Green card holder. he is not a citizen yet.

thats y we have to wait 5 years from now just to get reunited.

Usually that notice comes with NOA1 hard-copy in your mail later on. Did you get it ?

But I don't understand why you got your NOA1 in July 2006 and up to now you haven't got your NOA2 yet ? that's like roughly 6 months now, mostly it's around 3 months. That's a long time

[YuAndDan 153]

Yes you do have NOA1, this only tells you that USCIS has the case, and in your situation they are waiting for a VISA number to come up for you since your husband is only an LPR, and is not a US Citizen, your case is considered by the state department to be a family second preference (F2) visa case.

Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (over age 20) of lawful permanent residents. (114,200) At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1306.html

USCIS indicates that they are processing LPR - Spouse cases from 1/1/05 so you probably wont see any status change (NOA2) for about 1.5 years.

"I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 January 01, 2005"

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=21710

[Dan J 277]

Yes you do have NOA1, this only tells you that USCIS has the case, and in your situation they are waiting for a VISA number to come up for you since your husband is only an LPR, and is not a US Citizen, your case is considered by the state department to be a family second preference (F2) visa case.

Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (over age 20) of lawful permanent residents. (114,200) At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1306.html

USCIS indicates that they are processing LPR - Spouse cases from 1/1/05 so you probably wont see any status change (NOA2) for about 1.5 years.

"I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 January 01, 2005"

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=21710

1.5 years ? man...

[jana_victoria123 0]

Hi but how come my hubby didnt receive a hard copy of what i am seeing online(the one i posted on top)? isn't it the NOA1?

im really confused.

Does it mean.. I would hear from USCIS 1 and a half year from now for my approval?

tnx for the information you have provided. it's really helpful.

Yes you do have NOA1, this only tells you that USCIS has the case, and in your situation they are waiting for a VISA number to come up for you since your husband is only an LPR, and is not a US Citizen, your case is considered by the state department to be a family second preference (F2) visa case.

Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (over age 20) of lawful permanent residents. (114,200) At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1306.html

USCIS indicates that they are processing LPR - Spouse cases from 1/1/05 so you probably wont see any status change (NOA2) for about 1.5 years.

"I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 January 01, 2005"

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=21710

Yeah, thats why u guys married or attached w/ US citizen are so lucky compared to our situation.. Spouses of LPR.

we are hoping that V-Visa would have an extension... its so sad..

Yes you do have NOA1, this only tells you that USCIS has the case, and in your situation they are waiting for a VISA number to come up for you since your husband is only an LPR, and is not a US Citizen, your case is considered by the state department to be a family second preference (F2) visa case.

Family Second Preference (F2): Spouses, minor children, and unmarried sons and daughters (over age 20) of lawful permanent residents. (114,200) At least seventy-seven percent of all visas available for this category will go to the spouses and children; the remainder will be allocated to unmarried sons and daughters.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1306.html

USCIS indicates that they are processing LPR - Spouse cases from 1/1/05 so you probably wont see any status change (NOA2) for about 1.5 years.

"I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 January 01, 2005"

http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=21710

1.5 years ? man...

[YuAndDan 153]

Hi but how come my hubby didnt receive a hard copy of what i am seeing online(the one i posted on top)? isn't it the NOA1?

im really confused.

Does it mean.. I would hear from USCIS 1 and a half year from now for my approval?

tnx for the information you have provided. it's really helpful.

Yes expect about 1.5 years, and I would contact USCIS national customer service number, and confirm your mailing address, NOA1 hard copy is not as important to have as NOA2 form.

[jana_victoria123 0]

Thank u for enlightening me. You guys are really great help!

Will call the USCIS to confirm my hubby's mailing address in Nevada.

tnx..

--will be waiting patiently for 1.5 years to get my NOA2.

Hi but how come my hubby didnt receive a hard copy of what i am seeing online(the one i posted on top)? isn't it the NOA1?

im really confused.

Does it mean.. I would hear from USCIS 1 and a half year from now for my approval?

tnx for the information you have provided. it's really helpful.

Yes expect about 1.5 years, and I would contact USCIS national customer service number, and confirm your mailing address, NOA1 hard copy is not as important to have as NOA2 form.