Question about lost NOA2

[Clark C 0]

I can't seem to locate my NOA2 notification and I understand it is needed for the AOS.  Is it necessary to file an I-824 at the cost of $465 !!! or can I get AOS without it?   I located a post from 2011 that stated it is NOT NECESSARY but I was looking for confirmation to the effect that this is still true.

[C90 376]

NOA2 is necessary for AOS. We didn't get our hardcopy last year, you can just call USCIS (only the petitioner can) or you can file an inquiry online. They usually can't resend the NOA2 (ours came a month after we got an email from the NVC that we were approved), but they can send you an email that they approved your case and that could serve as NOA2. You did get an online message that you're approved right? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

There is a way that another VJ'r used and I will quote it below with a link to the original thread. I hope this helps.

 

There is a lot of contention over whether or not a NOA2 is required for an adjustment of status. We lost ours and have spent the past 2 weeks getting to the bottom of this. Here is the answer YOU DON'T NEED IT.

 

I called the USCIS and was told that an NOA2 IS ABSOLUTELY required to file. I was told on the phone that I needed to file an I-824 for a replacement at a cost of $405 dollars, and a processing time of 3-6 months. This was devastating news to us, and cast a shadow over our wedding day as we prepared to live the next 9 months on one income. I called back and was told the same thing by an immigration officer after demanding to be transferred. So I wrote a check and paid the $405 and filed. I figured if it take 6 months I better do it asap. I made an info pass appointment and scheduled a meeting with our congressman's secretary to discuss our case. The congressman's secretary told us that is was required but that she would chase it up and try and see if she could get our I-824 expedited but offered no promises. Then we went to our info pass appointment..

 

Surprise surprise, she told us exactly what I expected to hear: Of course you don't need your NOA2 to file because you have a K1 visa in your passport. More importantly that K1 visa has your receipt number, and your A number recorded in it. She showed us that our receipt number could be used to instantly pull up our file on their system which showed our I-129F status as approved. She printed out a copy of this for us to use in our AOS application. She told us she was sorry that we had been misinformed but could not stop the I-824 from going through; We would just have to eat the $405 fee.

 

For any of you out there that have lost your NOA2 (aka I-797): RELAX and DO NOT FILE AN I-824!! If you want reassurance make an infopass appointment and ask for a printed copy of your approval on their system. If you don't have a receipt number on your K1 visa they will give it to you if you provide your A number (on your K1 and I-94).

 

It happens to people all the time, it is not a big deal, and it should not hold up your application.

 

Hope this makes someone feel better.

 

From <http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/323385-filing-for-aos-with-lost-noa2/>

[icanbenobody 187]

We applied for AOS last October and neither me"beneficiary" and petitioner"my husband" received a NOA2 we submitted nvc letter and explain about not having a NOA2 or A number and yay aos interview is tomorrow! No rfe application been so smooth

Edited January 10, 2019 by icanbenobody

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Progress Reports to Adjustment of Status from K Visas forum.