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Hi Everybody!

I sent out my I-130 packet on 7/19 to the VSC and I got a notice back (the return receipt slip from the USPS) saying that they received it on 7/23. HOWEVER, I have not received an NOA1 and I'm starting to wonder what's going on. I see a lot of people have gotten their NOA1 from VSC within a couple of days of reciept and I'm wondering what's going on with mine. I am probably just being impatient but I would like to get my next packet sent to them ASAP and the longer I wait for the NOA1 the longer the I129F will be getting out. Do I actually have to wait for the NOA1 to send out my I129F?

Thanks for all your help. I'm probably just panicking prematurely here, but when I see over a year wait (and possibly even two or more) ahead of me, I want to get the papers in ASAP. I think every day I lose is probably about 500-100 spaces on the dreaded waiting list in the DR consulate.

Thanks everyone!

~L

Pister & LaRhonda

Our Timeline:

Sent I-130: 07/19/07 (Priority Mail/Return receipt)

NOA1 Received: 08/04/07 (NOA dated 07/31/07)

NOA2 Approved: 10/25/07

Sent I-129F: 08/06/07 (Express overnight mail)

NOA1 Received: 08/20/07 (NOA dated 08/15/07)

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Don't panic yet!

The filing fees just went up recently and the Service Centers were probably flooded with applications in July to beat the deadline!

 

 

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Don't panic yet!

The filing fees just went up recently and the Service Centers were probably flooded with applications in July to beat the deadline!

Oh yeah, you're probably right. I didn't even think about that. Thanks so much for your response!

~L

Pister & LaRhonda

Our Timeline:

Sent I-130: 07/19/07 (Priority Mail/Return receipt)

NOA1 Received: 08/04/07 (NOA dated 07/31/07)

NOA2 Approved: 10/25/07

Sent I-129F: 08/06/07 (Express overnight mail)

NOA1 Received: 08/20/07 (NOA dated 08/15/07)

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Hi Everybody!

I sent out my I-130 packet on 7/19 to the VSC and I got a notice back (the return receipt slip from the USPS) saying that they received it on 7/23. HOWEVER, I have not received an NOA1 and I'm starting to wonder what's going on. I see a lot of people have gotten their NOA1 from VSC within a couple of days of reciept and I'm wondering what's going on with mine. I am probably just being impatient but I would like to get my next packet sent to them ASAP and the longer I wait for the NOA1 the longer the I129F will be getting out. Do I actually have to wait for the NOA1 to send out my I129F?

Thanks for all your help. I'm probably just panicking prematurely here, but when I see over a year wait (and possibly even two or more) ahead of me, I want to get the papers in ASAP. I think every day I lose is probably about 500-100 spaces on the dreaded waiting list in the DR consulate.

Thanks everyone!

~L

We are STILL waiting for our I130 NOA1...

I-130:

05/26/07: Mailed USPS; 05/31/07: Priority Date established
09/13/07: Received NOA1 (PD 5/31, RD 5/31, ND 9/10, PM 9/11)
11/15/07: Case Approved
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD 5/31, RD 6/9, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)

I-129F:
06/27/07: Mailed USPS; 07/09/07: Received NOA1 (PD N/A, RD 7/2, ND 7/6, PM 7/6)
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD N/A, RD 7/6, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)
12/10/07: NVC Received case (12/24/07: Received Packet 3 in the mail)
01/02/08: Email from consulate. Interview scheduled on 01/23. Interview letter in the mail.
01/23/08: Interview in Vancouver Approved
01/24/08: K-3 Visa granted

I-485/I-765 (AOS/EAD):
02/22/08: Mailed USPS; 03/03/08: Received both I-797C NOAs by mail (RD 2/24, ND 2/29, PM 2/29)
03/19/08: Biometrics
05/07/08: EAD card received
07/28/08: Interview Notice Received. (ND 7/23)
09/29/08: Interview - Approved Class CR6

10/18/08: Received welcome letter; 10/23/08: Received Conditional Permanent Resident Card (PM 10/21)

I-751 (Remove Condition)

07/01/10: Mailed USPS
07/16/10: Received I-797C NOA by mail (RD 7/12)
07/29/10: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 08/19/10 (ND 7/26)

09/16/10: Condition lifted and Permanent Resident Card Printed

09/25/10: Permanent Resident Card received

N-400 (Citizenship):
03/03/14: Mailed USPS
03/15/14: Received I-797C NOA by mail (PD 3/6, RD 3/06, ND 3/10)
03/17/14: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 03/27/14 (ND 3/13)

04/03/14: Placed inline for interview scheduling

06/04/14: Interview Notice Received with Interview scheduled for 7/8. (ND 6/4)

07/08/14: Interview + RFE. Response Mailed 7/12. Website updated on 8/21 that response received. 8/25 Placed in queue for oath.

09/05/14: Oath Ceremony Letter Received (ND 9/2)

09/17/14: Oath Ceremony / Naturalized

PD = Priority Date, RD= Receipt Date, ND = Notice Date, PM = Post Marked

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We are STILL waiting for our I130 NOA1...

G, How were you able to check the status without having a receipt number? Is there another way? And do you think that I should wait until I receive something before I send the I129F or just send it? I don't want to screw anything up and I did see on one of the USCIS sites that if you send something before they ask you to, it could delay your case.

Pister & LaRhonda

Our Timeline:

Sent I-130: 07/19/07 (Priority Mail/Return receipt)

NOA1 Received: 08/04/07 (NOA dated 07/31/07)

NOA2 Approved: 10/25/07

Sent I-129F: 08/06/07 (Express overnight mail)

NOA1 Received: 08/20/07 (NOA dated 08/15/07)

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G, How were you able to check the status without having a receipt number? Is there another way? And do you think that I should wait until I receive something before I send the I129F or just send it? I don't want to screw anything up and I did see on one of the USCIS sites that if you send something before they ask you to, it could delay your case.

The receipt number will be stamped on the back of your check when it gets deposited. :yes:

-sjb!

 

 

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G, How were you able to check the status without having a receipt number? Is there another way? And do you think that I should wait until I receive something before I send the I129F or just send it? I don't want to screw anything up and I did see on one of the USCIS sites that if you send something before they ask you to, it could delay your case.

The receipt number will be stamped on the back of your check when it gets deposited. :yes:

-sjb!

OH thanks so much...LOL, they haven't even cashed the check yet...

Sorry folks if I sound like I have no clue. It's cuz I really don't! LOL...but I'm a fast learner so please be patient with me. Thanks for your help SJB!! Much appreciated!

Pister & LaRhonda

Our Timeline:

Sent I-130: 07/19/07 (Priority Mail/Return receipt)

NOA1 Received: 08/04/07 (NOA dated 07/31/07)

NOA2 Approved: 10/25/07

Sent I-129F: 08/06/07 (Express overnight mail)

NOA1 Received: 08/20/07 (NOA dated 08/15/07)

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G, How were you able to check the status without having a receipt number? Is there another way? And do you think that I should wait until I receive something before I send the I129F or just send it? I don't want to screw anything up and I did see on one of the USCIS sites that if you send something before they ask you to, it could delay your case.

The receipt number will be stamped on the back of your check when it gets deposited. :yes:

-sjb!

OH thanks so much...LOL, they haven't even cashed the check yet...

Sorry folks if I sound like I have no clue. It's cuz I really don't! LOL...but I'm a fast learner so please be patient with me. Thanks for your help SJB!! Much appreciated!

Dont be sorry... we ALL had no clue at some point in time. We sent off our 1-129 with a copy of our cashed check and a cover letter and a copy of the some online receipt. A few vjers have done this...not sure if it will work but we decided to take our chances.

hope this helps!

A

I-130:

05/26/07: Mailed USPS; 05/31/07: Priority Date established
09/13/07: Received NOA1 (PD 5/31, RD 5/31, ND 9/10, PM 9/11)
11/15/07: Case Approved
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD 5/31, RD 6/9, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)

I-129F:
06/27/07: Mailed USPS; 07/09/07: Received NOA1 (PD N/A, RD 7/2, ND 7/6, PM 7/6)
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD N/A, RD 7/6, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)
12/10/07: NVC Received case (12/24/07: Received Packet 3 in the mail)
01/02/08: Email from consulate. Interview scheduled on 01/23. Interview letter in the mail.
01/23/08: Interview in Vancouver Approved
01/24/08: K-3 Visa granted

I-485/I-765 (AOS/EAD):
02/22/08: Mailed USPS; 03/03/08: Received both I-797C NOAs by mail (RD 2/24, ND 2/29, PM 2/29)
03/19/08: Biometrics
05/07/08: EAD card received
07/28/08: Interview Notice Received. (ND 7/23)
09/29/08: Interview - Approved Class CR6

10/18/08: Received welcome letter; 10/23/08: Received Conditional Permanent Resident Card (PM 10/21)

I-751 (Remove Condition)

07/01/10: Mailed USPS
07/16/10: Received I-797C NOA by mail (RD 7/12)
07/29/10: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 08/19/10 (ND 7/26)

09/16/10: Condition lifted and Permanent Resident Card Printed

09/25/10: Permanent Resident Card received

N-400 (Citizenship):
03/03/14: Mailed USPS
03/15/14: Received I-797C NOA by mail (PD 3/6, RD 3/06, ND 3/10)
03/17/14: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 03/27/14 (ND 3/13)

04/03/14: Placed inline for interview scheduling

06/04/14: Interview Notice Received with Interview scheduled for 7/8. (ND 6/4)

07/08/14: Interview + RFE. Response Mailed 7/12. Website updated on 8/21 that response received. 8/25 Placed in queue for oath.

09/05/14: Oath Ceremony Letter Received (ND 9/2)

09/17/14: Oath Ceremony / Naturalized

PD = Priority Date, RD= Receipt Date, ND = Notice Date, PM = Post Marked

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Thanks G&A!!

The good news is, I recieved my NOA today!! YEA!!!!! I'm going to send out my next packet either tomorrow (our main post office here is open on Sundays) although I know it won't go anywhere tomorrow, but I know it'll be in the pile to go out first thing Monday morning! I'm happy about this...

Thanks everyone for your support! I'm finally moving! I know my road is 10,000 miles and I'm only on mile 1, but it feels good to not still be at mile 0.

Got papers to fill out so I gotta stop typing before this becomes a book!

Pister & LaRhonda

Our Timeline:

Sent I-130: 07/19/07 (Priority Mail/Return receipt)

NOA1 Received: 08/04/07 (NOA dated 07/31/07)

NOA2 Approved: 10/25/07

Sent I-129F: 08/06/07 (Express overnight mail)

NOA1 Received: 08/20/07 (NOA dated 08/15/07)

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Thanks G&A!!

The good news is, I recieved my NOA today!! YEA!!!!! I'm going to send out my next packet either tomorrow (our main post office here is open on Sundays) although I know it won't go anywhere tomorrow, but I know it'll be in the pile to go out first thing Monday morning! I'm happy about this...

Thanks everyone for your support! I'm finally moving! I know my road is 10,000 miles and I'm only on mile 1, but it feels good to not still be at mile 0.

Got papers to fill out so I gotta stop typing before this becomes a book!

Congrats!!!! But...where in the world is mine hahahahaah. Good luck and i hope your journey goes smoothly

I-130:

05/26/07: Mailed USPS; 05/31/07: Priority Date established
09/13/07: Received NOA1 (PD 5/31, RD 5/31, ND 9/10, PM 9/11)
11/15/07: Case Approved
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD 5/31, RD 6/9, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)

I-129F:
06/27/07: Mailed USPS; 07/09/07: Received NOA1 (PD N/A, RD 7/2, ND 7/6, PM 7/6)
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD N/A, RD 7/6, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)
12/10/07: NVC Received case (12/24/07: Received Packet 3 in the mail)
01/02/08: Email from consulate. Interview scheduled on 01/23. Interview letter in the mail.
01/23/08: Interview in Vancouver Approved
01/24/08: K-3 Visa granted

I-485/I-765 (AOS/EAD):
02/22/08: Mailed USPS; 03/03/08: Received both I-797C NOAs by mail (RD 2/24, ND 2/29, PM 2/29)
03/19/08: Biometrics
05/07/08: EAD card received
07/28/08: Interview Notice Received. (ND 7/23)
09/29/08: Interview - Approved Class CR6

10/18/08: Received welcome letter; 10/23/08: Received Conditional Permanent Resident Card (PM 10/21)

I-751 (Remove Condition)

07/01/10: Mailed USPS
07/16/10: Received I-797C NOA by mail (RD 7/12)
07/29/10: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 08/19/10 (ND 7/26)

09/16/10: Condition lifted and Permanent Resident Card Printed

09/25/10: Permanent Resident Card received

N-400 (Citizenship):
03/03/14: Mailed USPS
03/15/14: Received I-797C NOA by mail (PD 3/6, RD 3/06, ND 3/10)
03/17/14: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 03/27/14 (ND 3/13)

04/03/14: Placed inline for interview scheduling

06/04/14: Interview Notice Received with Interview scheduled for 7/8. (ND 6/4)

07/08/14: Interview + RFE. Response Mailed 7/12. Website updated on 8/21 that response received. 8/25 Placed in queue for oath.

09/05/14: Oath Ceremony Letter Received (ND 9/2)

09/17/14: Oath Ceremony / Naturalized

PD = Priority Date, RD= Receipt Date, ND = Notice Date, PM = Post Marked

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Congrats on your start, Suitelady79!

This is not a fast journey -- and very difficult for those quick to panic. I hope you can find equanimity as you proceed.

5-15-2002 Met, by chance, while I traveled on business

3-15-2005 I-129F
9-18-2005 Visa in hand
11-23-2005 She arrives in USA
1-18-2006 She returns to Russia, engaged but not married

11-10-2006 We got married!

2-12-2007 I-130 sent by Express mail to NSC
2-26-2007 I-129F sent by Express mail to Chicago lock box
6-25-2007 Both NOA2s in hand; notice date 6-15-2007
9-17-2007 K3 visa in hand
11-12-2007 POE Atlanta

8-14-2008 AOS packet sent
9-13-2008 biometrics
1-30-2009 AOS interview
2-12-2009 10-yr Green Card arrives in mail

2-11-2014 US Citizenship ceremony

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G, How were you able to check the status without having a receipt number? Is there another way? And do you think that I should wait until I receive something before I send the I129F or just send it? I don't want to screw anything up and I did see on one of the USCIS sites that if you send something before they ask you to, it could delay your case.

The receipt number will be stamped on the back of your check when it gets deposited. :yes:

-sjb!

hi...

what if u dont get ur checks back? anyway to know the receipt number??? i dont usually get my checks back...

thanks......

"do what it takes..." by A&G

para sa karagdagang larawan at mga detalye ng aming paglalakbay...

My IMMIGRATION, POE, CFO and INTERVIEW Experience

when love is real,

it defies all reasons...

when love is true,

it ignores all pains...

when love is great,

it waits, it persists, and lingers forever...

K3 VISA

California Service Center - Texas Service Center - Manila US Embassy

August 2007 - filed I130

September 2007 - filed I129F

April 24, 2008 - interview and VISA APPROVED!

May 02, 2008 - visa in hand, had the CFO stamping done at once, bought ticket online...

May 03, 2008 - flew to US to be with stinky love...

July 22, 2008 - Sent AOS Package to CHICAGO Lockbox

July 24, 2008 - received package

July 29, 2008 - NOA for AOS and EAD

Aug 01, 2008 - Touched....

Oct 01, 2008 - Received EAD

still waiting on AOS

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hi...

what if u dont get ur checks back? anyway to know the receipt number??? i dont usually get my checks back...

thanks......

Your bank should at least provide you with a photocopy of you canceled checks in your monthly statement. Some banks even show you the canceled checks online. If, for some reason, you cannot get to view your canceled check then you will have to wait for your NOA.

 

 

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Congrats on your start, Suitelady79!

This is not a fast journey -- and very difficult for those quick to panic. I hope you can find equanimity as you proceed.

Note to self... DON'T Panic!! :o)

Thanks Novotul!

Pister & LaRhonda

Our Timeline:

Sent I-130: 07/19/07 (Priority Mail/Return receipt)

NOA1 Received: 08/04/07 (NOA dated 07/31/07)

NOA2 Approved: 10/25/07

Sent I-129F: 08/06/07 (Express overnight mail)

NOA1 Received: 08/20/07 (NOA dated 08/15/07)

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