Not receiving my first NOA for my AOS

[Erin86 39]

1 minute ago, TastyCake said:

Awesome news.

 

I can tell you this.  I am a September filer and my NOA came 21 days after it was mailed to the USCIS.

 

Your notification is just a matter of time.

 

I understand I am not the first person this has happened to. I was just expecting a more fair and efficient initial processing before the long wait even begins.

 

I hope so. 

[Erin86 39]

1 minute ago, Pitaya said:

Again, it sounds like you have some great organizational ideas that could improve their operational efficiency. You should consider applying for a job with them, get that bureaucracy running in a more orderly manner. 👍

I would love to.

[Pitaya 2,577]

1 minute ago, Erin86 said:

I would love to.

Here is your opportunity for an expedited EAD too: 

https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/hiring-event

[Erin86 39]

1 minute ago, Pitaya said:

Here is your opportunity for an expedited EAD too: 

https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/hiring-event

😂 I'll get right on that. No special treatment for anyone though 🤣

[Pitaya 2,577]

3 minutes ago, Erin86 said:

I understand I am not the first person this has happened to. I was just expecting a more fair and efficient initial processing before the long wait even begins.

 

I hope so. 

In retrospective, each step can be a "long wait."  This entire process is not a sprint race, but rather it is a marathon. Many folks have found the key to sanity with these processes is being able to pace yourself. 

[Pitaya 2,577]

Just now, Erin86 said:

😂 I'll get right on that. No special treatment for anyone though 🤣

Oh, but of course.....

[NJShoreMom 42]

1 minute ago, Erin86 said:

😂 I'll get right on that. No special treatment for anyone though 🤣

we should apply online!  but they'll probably "lose" our applications there too!

(if you don't laugh...you'll cry, right?)

[Erin86 39]

1 minute ago, Pitaya said:

In retrospective, each step can be a "long wait."  This entire process is not a sprint race, but rather it is a marathon. Many folks have found the key to sanity with these processes is being able to pace yourself. 

Well, I'm sure it's a lot nicer to do that when you are not entirely by yourself without your spouse, family, or friends of any kind... 

[SalishSea 17,837]

2 minutes ago, Pitaya said:

In retrospective, each step can be a "long wait."  This entire process is not a sprint race, but rather it is a marathon. Many folks have found the key to sanity with these processes is being able to pace yourself. 

Exactly.  14 months and counting now for our AOS interview date....

[Erin86 39]

1 minute ago, NJShoreMom said:

we should apply online!  but they'll probably "lose" our applications there too!

(if you don't laugh...you'll cry, right?)

Definitely... BTW my husband is on that site every day looking at jobs 😂

[Pitaya 2,577]

10 minutes ago, Erin86 said:

Delivered Dec 13. Check not cashed.

Follow the money. It is a bit akin to criminal investigations. USCIS likes your money, and they would like it sooner than later.....

[SalishSea 17,837]

1 minute ago, Erin86 said:

Well, I'm sure it's a lot nicer to do that when you are not entirely by yourself without your spouse, family, or friends of any kind... 

Time spent apart is an unavoidable part of the deal when we choose a partner from a different country.

[Erin86 39]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Time spent apart is an unavoidable part of the deal when we choose a partner from a different country.

Well, usually after marrying a person, the time apart comes to an end...

 

1 minute ago, Pitaya said:

Follow the money. It is a bit akin to criminal investigations. USCIS likes your money, and they would like it sooner than later.....

Exactly, I know they do... they've had it for over 2 weeks, so why haven't they cashed it yet?

[SalishSea 17,837]

Just now, Erin86 said:

Well, usually after marrying a person, the time apart comes to an end...

Not for the 1000s of CR-1/IR-1 applicants here on VJ.  Can take a year or more for those visas.

[Erin86 39]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Not for the 1000s of CR-1/IR-1 applicants here on VJ.  Can take a year or more for those visas.

And I have spent that same time apart as a K1. (took us 15 months)