why I am still waiting for NOA1 for I-130?

[raj0327 0]

the two bolded dates I have below are from the USCIS website ("we have received on..., case pending")... but the NOA1 dates I have below are "paper received" in the mail.. Also, my I-130 NOA1 didn't have a "received date" or a "notice date".. but the other information was there.. name, address, filing for spouse... but the I-129F had the notice date and received date on there.. so the I-129F NOA1 was complete, while the I-130 NOA1 was not..

Also, I made my forums signature a little easier to read.. got rid of the extra information (* No delivery confirmation yet *)

How did you track your case on the USCIS website, without NOA1? How did you find out your case number?

[Mononoke28 135]

You can get the receipt number from the cancelled check. If it's not legible or you used a money order, then you can call the USCIS and they can give you the receipt # over the phone.

[In Gods Hands 0]

Okay.. I posted the other day on vj that I would wait for NOA1 (I-130) until July 5th..then call USCIS if I didn't receive it...BUTTTTTTTTTTTT... I changed my mind. I called USCIS today, spoke to rep about non-receipt of NOA1 and that I'm aware of delays and glitches in system there. He agreed. I then told rep that it seems like there would be a great delay or I may not even rcv notice. I am planning to send out I-129F without NOA1, but include evidence that I filed I-130. Evidence would be front/back copy of cashiers check showing Receip# (highlighting it), Copy of USPS Delivery confirmation notice sent to TSC and Case status online letter. Rep told me this is evidence and thought it would be okay.

My question is should I include a cover letter of explaination regarding sending these as evidence that I filed I-130?

If so, anyone have a cover letter example that I could use. I just don't want to mess up and cause anymore delays.

This has been mind cramping.. especially when I've been told by reps and officers different things..like "no, you have to have NOA1"; "it depends.. maybe some have done it..but actually they're supposed to send in copy of NOA1 rvd in mail"... "wait longer..we DO NOT SEND OUT DUPLICATES".. "if don't get 30 days after..then we should be able to help you to get NOA1 duplicate". Aaaagh!!!

I plan to send it out tomorrow morning so I hope I get some feedback or info.

Thanks

Gwen

Note:last immigration officer informed me that even if letter (case status letter online) said NOA1 was mailed out June 5.. its not showing up as actually being mailed out..but with 1000's of others in mailroom..but will be mailed soon and for me to wait 30 days from CSC receipt (June 5th).