Really Frustrated - No Approval Notice from CSC

[mugen 0]

My I-129F petition was approved in mid-January, and after waiting the specified 30-day period, I still have not received the NOA2. We've already scheduled the interview at the Vancouver consulate and I'm concerned they will ask for this. I called and informed that I had never received the notice, and was instructed that I would need to file form I-824.

Looking at the instructions, the filing fee for this form is $405. That's more than the original petition filing fee. WHAT!?

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-824instr.pdf

This is ridiculous. Does anybody have any other insight into this process? Do you think I should just go ahead and pay it and hopefully have it by the March 22nd interview?...

-Jesse

Edited February 24, 2016 by mugen

[roseandtim 6]

We also received our NOA1 on Jan 14th and haven't heard any word on NOA2. No need to stress over it because doesn't change anything, just wait. Ours is K-1 process.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Many people have been the similar situation as yourself. Several folks have successfully used the email notice of I-129-F petition approval in lieu of the official Form I-797 notice when subsequently filing their AOS paperwork. Do you still have a copy of that email notice?

Who knows the official Form I-797 notice (NOA2) may yet show up in your mailbox? That has happened too?

Review past forum threads for more information.

Good luck on you immigration journey.

[mugen 0]

We also received our NOA1 on Jan 14th and haven't heard any word on NOA2. No need to stress over it because doesn't change anything, just wait. Ours is K-1 process.

Ours is the K1 process as well. I mean we received our "NOA2", as in the case is approved, it's just that I have no official NOA2 hard-copy from USCIS. The case is now at the Vancouver consulate... we are nearing the end of the process to obtain the visa and I'm concerned we will need it at the interview.

Many people have been the similar situation as yourself. Several folks have successfully used the email notice of I-129-F petition approval in lieu of the official Form I-797 notice when subsequently filing their AOS paperwork. Do you still have a copy of that email notice?

Who knows the official Form I-797 notice (NOA2) may yet show up in your mailbox? That has happened too?

Review past forum threads for more information.

Good luck on you immigration journey.

Thank you for the information. I do not have an email notice... I suppose that was a mistake on my part for not including the form authorizing electronic communication. It sounds like either way, even if not (hopefully not) for the interview, we will need this I-797 NOA2 form for the AOS paperwork.

[NikLR 13,227]

The USC should call the USCIS and tell them that they never received the approval notice of action. See if they can send a new one without a fee... talk to a tier 2.

[mugen 0]

The USC should call the USCIS and tell them that they never received the approval notice of action. See if they can send a new one without a fee... talk to a tier 2.

I did call in and informed them that I never received it; at that point I was told I would have to file an I-824. Do you know the best way to talk to 'tier 2'? Do I just ask for them?

Edited February 27, 2016 by mugen

[NikLR 13,227]

Yes you ask to speak to an ISO, immigration services officer. The original person who is on the phone is a CSR, customer service representative. Someone who can only see what you see on the computer system.