Phoning USCIS about NOA2 for I-129F

[Mamed 18]

I need little advice about phoning to USCIS. Based on my timeline (processing estimates), if everything goes alright I was supposed to get some update regarding my petition on Dec 3-6 (5&6 weekends). I know it does not promise anything, all cases are unique and estimating time is based on what other people have on their time line.

I called there on Friday about this case and said I would like to know what's the current status of my petition - lady on the phone read the first line that website shows and added "it's still being checked (or processed)". Thats it. She had nothing to say for my other questions

I'm gonna make another call tomorrow, but what do I exactly ask them? I dont want them read what's on the website but give me something more

[i'm not in a hurry, just would like to get things done as "majority" do]

[Alaska2012 462]

You received your Noa1 a month ago according to your timeline so you won't get any other answer than what you were given on Friday.

I suppose you could ask to speak to a tier 2 because they are the only ones being able to look closer at your case but it's only been a month..

[Hypnos 6,578]

It's pointless to do anything this early.

[Mamed 18]

You received your Noa1 a month ago

I think I should give them another week or two. I just checked last 15 approved at CSC, their average from NOA1 - NOA2 is 48 days (min 27, max 90)

Edited December 8, 2015 by Mamed

[Alaska2012 462]

I wouldn't bother doing anything yet. There really is no point of doing this unless you've been waiting longer than the 5 months that uscis states is the timeframe for California.

All you will hear is what you can read yourself online.

[Jo Së 200]

lady on the phone read the first line that website shows and added "it's still being checked (or processed)". Thats it.

Unfortunately there really is no point on calling, every time they will give you the same answer, which is the same status that you will see on their website. Besides that they might ask you to submit a status request by mail, to which they will most likely respond with the same status that you see on their website.

Have patience.

Edited December 8, 2015 by Jo Së

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

~ Moved from K-1 Process to K-1 Progress Reports -topic is case status ~

[tyler007 26]

I would be hard pressed to call them over fear that they would take the file and stick it at the BOTTOM of the stack of 54 cases after giving me a pointless status update. (we have it and will get to it when it's turn is up)

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

That is really a baseless fear, since the people that answer the phones at the USCIS misinformation line are just workers in a call center. They read from scripts mainly and can only see the same status info as you can online. They have no part in the adjudication process of any case files.

[tyler007 26]

That is really a baseless fear, since the people that answer the phones at the USCIS misinformation line are just workers in a call center. They read from scripts mainly and can only see the same status info as you can online. They have no part in the adjudication process of any case files.

Ok good to know. So there is ZERO chance ever talking to the person who is actually working our case then.

[Alaska2012 462]

Tyler747...if you ask to speak to a tier 2 and they actually put you through then you are talking to someone who actually can see more than just the status of the case

[ARosario 2]

We got exactly the same answer from the agent. They can't really tell what's exactly happening with our case. Our NOA1 date is Oct.20 and until now (49 days) still haven't heard anything. A lot says every application is different, others just get too lucky being approved in just a matter of 3 weeks. While others, like me, only God knows when we'll get approved. Hoping for something before the holidays tho.

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

The good thing is that your case is being processed at the California center. If not, you'd be looking at 5+ months.

[Mamed 18]

The good thing is that your case is being processed at the California center. If not, you'd be looking at 5+ months.

I got lucky on that. Based on my residency my case was supposed to be in Texas

[Pennycat 880]

I need little advice about phoning to USCIS. Based on my timeline (processing estimates), if everything goes alright I was supposed to get some update regarding my petition on Dec 3-6 (5&6 weekends). I know it does not promise anything, all cases are unique and estimating time is based on what other people have on their time line.

I called there on Friday about this case and said I would like to know what's the current status of my petition - lady on the phone read the first line that website shows and added "it's still being checked (or processed)". Thats it. She had nothing to say for my other questions

I'm gonna make another call tomorrow, but what do I exactly ask them? I dont want them read what's on the website but give me something more

[i'm not in a hurry, just would like to get things done as "majority" do]

Average is average. Half will be faster, half will be slower. You, obviously, will be in the slower half. I can all but guarantee you that you will hear something within 4 weeks (and honestly, probably something this week, but I won't guarantee that). If you're worrying about NOA2 for an I-129f from CSC 24 hours after your Visajourney estimate has lapsed, you're setting yourself up for a HUGE amount of disappointment throughout this whole process.

The official timeline for an I-129f at CSC is 5 months (see here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do;jsessionid=abcPGRYcBXOeTb1RoOcgv . The information here is from other VJ members, it is not an estimate from the government. It is to allow you to get an idea of what is really happening (which is that they're averagint 33 days). If you hit the 5 month mark, THEN they will look into your case for you. Not before. Anything faster than 5 months is a gift.