NOA2 question

[teukros 0]

According to my timeline, my I-129F may be adjudicated as early as April 30. Let's say it is adjudicated on this date - when can I expect to receive the NOA2?

[Aquelunya 0]

I got my NOA2 exactly 2 weeks after my NOA1 I believe. You can also go to the timeline sections here and search the timelines similar to yours and see how fast everyone else is receiveing their NOA's at the same service center. I can suggest checking out the guides section here as well, very informative!

Good LUCK!

[*Robert* 2]

According to my timeline, my I-129F may be adjudicated as early as April 30. Let's say it is adjudicated on this date - when can I expect to receive the NOA2?

Receive the physical NOA2 or the actual approval? You won't need your NOA2 until AOS, though some people send a copy to their fiance(e) for the interview. If you register with the USCIS using the receipt number from your NOA1, you will receive an e-mail from the VSC when your case is approved, plus you can check its status online at the USCIS website.

What counts is when the VSC sends your case to the NVC, and they in turn send it to Moscow, or which ever consulate will be handling your case.

Don't worry, you are going through VSC, which is by far the fastest service center there is. (You might want to put that Vermont is your service center in your profile too! )

[MrMrsKnight 0]

I think he's asking how long it takes from the adjudication (when they actually approve it) to the email update (that says you were aproved).

Maybe I'm wrong.... but that's what I got from his question.

[*Robert* 2]

I think he's asking how long it takes from the adjudication (when they actually approve it) to the email update (that says you were aproved).

Maybe I'm wrong.... but that's what I got from his question.

Yes, it is a little unclear. I guess another way to put it is... forget about the date they give you in your timeline!!!

Once they (VSC) approve it, they update their online status and send out the e-mail that day (or evening). It will be a couple of days after that that you will receive your NOA2 in snail mail.

Look at the Immigration Timelines for other people using the VSC and sort by NOA1 date. That will give you a better idea of how long it will take to get your NOA2, but like I said before, you aren't in for much of a wait, compared to those of us who had to go through the CSC!

Edited April 11, 2006 by roi_aggie

[teukros 0]

You say my fiancee won't need the NOA2 - this is Good News, as I am going to be visiting her in a few weeks and will be able to take with me everything she will need except for the NOA2. I guess faxing it to her will be just fine.

[MrMrsKnight 0]

You say my fiancee won't need the NOA2 - this is Good News, as I am going to be visiting her in a few weeks and will be able to take with me everything she will need except for the NOA2. I guess faxing it to her will be just fine.

She'll only need it when she's already in the US.... so you won't have to fax it either

Man... I wish I was going through Vermont....

Edited April 11, 2006 by MrMrsKnight

[Ladylethal 12]

NOA2 two weeks after NOA1? WOW! Now THAT was fast.

[teukros 0]

OK cool! Thanks!

[*Robert* 2]

You say my fiancee won't need the NOA2 - this is Good News, as I am going to be visiting her in a few weeks and will be able to take with me everything she will need except for the NOA2. I guess faxing it to her will be just fine.

I didn't say she wouldn't need it, because a lot of people here feel their fiance(e) should have it for their interview, though no one who has gone through the consulate I will be using has ever been asked for it. Seems logical, since they wouldn't have the case at the consulate if it hadn't been approved? But we, after all, are dealing with a government agency! I will take my actuall NOA2 along with me to my fiancee's interview as a precaution, because I want to be as prepared as possible.

If you're not leaving for a couple of weeks, you might have your actual NOA2 before you leave!

NOA2 two weeks after NOA1? WOW! Now THAT was fast.

See what you're missing out on Laura?! When is Luis going to send that petition in anyway?!!!

[teukros 0]

If you're not leaving for a couple of weeks, you might have your actual NOA2 before you leave!

Holy #######, I just received this email from the USCIS:

The following is the latest information on your case status

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status:

This case has been approved. On April 11, 2006, an approval notice was mailed.

Is this "approval notice" the NOA2?