Praying for I-130/I-129F APPROVAL!

[waitingforwifey 0]

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

[Urge To Race 2]

Congrats

Getting your case assigned means your are close to the end with this phase of the process. I received my NOA2 3 days after I called and found out it was assigned to an adjudicator. Now, getting an A# does not mean that you are already approved or more likely to get approved. You might still face an RFE or denial if your petition warrants.

A# are sometimes given on rejection letters too if USCIS believes a subsequent petition might get approved and they want to track the circumstances of the beneficiary.

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

[My Honey 0]

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

I hope you receive your good news soon! Our applications also have been assigned an "A" number. This is the Identity for your spouse. But, I have been told when the applications is approved USCIS will assign an "E" for the final approval...

[Urge To Race 2]

An "E"? Where did you hear that. I am not sure that I know anything about an E# for our approved petitions. We do have an A number for Layla.

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

I hope you receive your good news soon! Our applications also have been assigned an "A" number. This is the Identity for your spouse. But, I have been told when the applications is approved USCIS will assign an "E" for the final approval...

[My Honey 0]

An "E"? Where did you hear that. I am not sure that I know anything about an E# for our approved petitions. We do have an A number for Layla.

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

I hope you receive your good news soon! Our applications also have been assigned an "A" number. This is the Identity for your spouse. But, I have been told when the applications is approved USCIS will assign an "E" for the final approval...

I had spoke to adjudicator in length the other week. When an application is approved an "E" is assigned. The "A" is assigned when its with an adjudicator and placed in the "A" folders with the official. But, when the case is approved you have an "E" So, my friend you have an "E". I hope very soon we will also have our "E"...

[Urge To Race 2]

An A# is the Alien Registration number and follows the beneficiary all the way to their Naturalization Certificate. An A-file contains the history of that alien and should begin with the filing of the petition for that alien. An A-number is associated with the A-file but is usually not given to the beneficiary or petitioner of spousal visa petitions until they are approved. Whether the "A folder" that you are mentioning (and also was mentioned by former NSC adjudicator Huskerkiev on VJ) is the same as the A-file and comes with an A# or this is something different, I am not totally sure.

The E# may be some internal number that they use, but I have not seen it on anything, have never heard the old timers on the board mention it, nor come across it in my other research. Bottom line, A# is something that is important and will get more use. It will appear on the visa, the green card, maybe the I94? etc. (and you will have to provide it for the AOS/EAD forms so it is something that you should know).

http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=c...pdf=1&id=34

An "E"? Where did you hear that. I am not sure that I know anything about an E# for our approved petitions. We do have an A number for Layla.

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

I hope you receive your good news soon! Our applications also have been assigned an "A" number. This is the Identity for your spouse. But, I have been told when the applications is approved USCIS will assign an "E" for the final approval...

I had spoke to adjudicator in length the other week. When an application is approved an "E" is assigned. The "A" is assigned when its with an adjudicator and placed in the "A" folders with the official. But, when the case is approved you have an "E" So, my friend you have an "E". I hope very soon we will also have our "E"...

Edited November 13, 2007 by Urge To Race

[gogo 6]

I'll take a W, or K, or J... or Z... just something to let me know it's being looked at and hopefully approved soon...

[Urge To Race 2]

Gogo,

My prayers are with you. Hope you bust through those security checks and get to the next level

I'll take a W, or K, or J... or Z... just something to let me know it's being looked at and hopefully approved soon...

[My Honey 0]

An A# is the Alien Registration number and follows the beneficiary all the way to their Naturalization Certificate. An A-file contains the history of that alien and should begin with the filing of the petition for that alien. An A-number is associated with the A-file but is usually not given to the beneficiary or petitioner of spousal visa petitions until they are approved. Whether the "A folder" that you are mentioning (and also was mentioned by former NSC adjudicator Huskerkiev on VJ) is the same as the A-file and comes with an A# or this is something different, I am not totally sure.

The E# may be some internal number that they use, but I have not seen it on anything, have never heard the old timers on the board mention it, nor come across it in my other research. Bottom line, A# is something that is important and will get more use. It will appear on the visa, the green card, maybe the I94? etc. (and you will have to provide it for the AOS/EAD forms so it is something that you should know).

http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=c...pdf=1&id=34

An "E"? Where did you hear that. I am not sure that I know anything about an E# for our approved petitions. We do have an A number for Layla.

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

I hope you receive your good news soon! Our applications also have been assigned an "A" number. This is the Identity for your spouse. But, I have been told when the applications is approved USCIS will assign an "E" for the final approval...

I had spoke to adjudicator in length the other week. When an application is approved an "E" is assigned. The "A" is assigned when its with an adjudicator and placed in the "A" folders with the official. But, when the case is approved you have an "E" So, my friend you have an "E". I hope very soon we will also have our "E"...

Urge, I was told our applications are in the "A" folder and have already been assigned the Alien Registration number because I have seen the Alien Registration number already because it was documented on the RFE. Our applications have been sitting on the Official desk since October 31, 2007. So, not exactly sure what the "A" folder is but, I hope A is for the approvals!!!

thank you for the listing on the Alien Registration information.

Edited November 13, 2007 by My Honey

[Urge To Race 2]

Good luck. I am praying for your fast approval!

An A# is the Alien Registration number and follows the beneficiary all the way to their Naturalization Certificate. An A-file contains the history of that alien and should begin with the filing of the petition for that alien. An A-number is associated with the A-file but is usually not given to the beneficiary or petitioner of spousal visa petitions until they are approved. Whether the "A folder" that you are mentioning (and also was mentioned by former NSC adjudicator Huskerkiev on VJ) is the same as the A-file and comes with an A# or this is something different, I am not totally sure.

The E# may be some internal number that they use, but I have not seen it on anything, have never heard the old timers on the board mention it, nor come across it in my other research. Bottom line, A# is something that is important and will get more use. It will appear on the visa, the green card, maybe the I94? etc. (and you will have to provide it for the AOS/EAD forms so it is something that you should know).

http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=c...pdf=1&id=34

An "E"? Where did you hear that. I am not sure that I know anything about an E# for our approved petitions. We do have an A number for Layla.

Hi All,

Using the RFE trick, I spoke with a rep at the California Service Center and was told that my I-129F and I-130 applications have now been taken "Off the shelf" and have been assigned to an adjudicating officer. She said that I should receive a decision on my case in next 3 weeks. She also gave me an Alien # which was generated for my spouse. She said this would be her Alien number until she becomes a US citizen. Based on this information, would be it be safe to assume that they are about to approve my I-130 and I-129F applications? Has anyone been in a situation where they are waiting for approval from USCIS but have already found out the Alien # for their spouse who has never been to US before?

Timeline:

I-130 Processing:

4/21/07 - Mailed I-130 to Texas Service Center

4/24/07 - Received by Texas Service Center

5/24/07 - Check for $190 cleared

5/24/07 - Touched

5/26/07 - Received NOA1 for I-130

7/2/07 - Touched

7/3/07 - Touched

7/6/07 - Touched

7/26/07 - Touched

I-129 Processing:

6/13/07 - Mailed I-129F to Chicago

6/15/07 - I-129F package received at Chicago

6/18/07 - Check for $170 cleared

6/19/07 - Received NOA1 for I-129F

6/20/07 - Touched

6/25/07 - Touched

6/26/07 - Touched

7/9/07 - Received Transfer Notice indicating I-129F sent to NBC (Missouri)

7/12/07 - Touched

I hope you receive your good news soon! Our applications also have been assigned an "A" number. This is the Identity for your spouse. But, I have been told when the applications is approved USCIS will assign an "E" for the final approval...

I had spoke to adjudicator in length the other week. When an application is approved an "E" is assigned. The "A" is assigned when its with an adjudicator and placed in the "A" folders with the official. But, when the case is approved you have an "E" So, my friend you have an "E". I hope very soon we will also have our "E"...

Urge, I was told our applications are in the "A" folder and have already been assigned the Alien Registration number because I have seen the Alien Registration number already because it was documented on the RFE. Our applications have been sitting on the Official desk since October 31, 2007. So, not exactly sure what the "A" folder is but, I hope A is for the approvals!!!

thank you for the listing on the Alien Registration information.

[gogo 6]

I think they assign each an "A" number when they start putting it in the folders... in order to sort it for them (a catalog, perhaps??)

take a look at this:

http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=c...pdf=1&id=34

What is the A# and the Alien Registration Number? Are they the same thing?

Yes, these are two terms for the same thing. The A# is a case number that USCIS assigns to certain people, and then

(usually, for exceptions see below) stays with you for the rest of your life, much like a Social Security Number. Most

people get their A# when they apply for adjustment of status. It is also assigned if you apply for an employment

authorization document (such as an F-1 OPT), a V visa, find yourself in deportation proceedings, and in a number of

other situations.

Many USCIS forms ask for the A#. If you do not have one yet, simply write "None".

There actually are four separate types of A#. You can tell them apart by the number of digits and the first digit. The first

kind is an eight-digit A#. These are manually assigned at local offices. If you have one of these numbers, simply treated it

as if it was "0" plus the number. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 1 are used for employment authorization cards,

usually related to students. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 3 are used for fingerprint tracking of V visa applicants.

All other nine-digit A#'s (these actually always start with a 0) are permanent A#'s and remain permanently with you for

life.

Therefore, the rule is: if you are asked for an A# and have one, always give this A#, regardless of whether it starts with a

0, 1 or 3. If you have both a 0-A# and a 1-A# or a 3-A#, then use the one that starts with a 0.

Edited November 13, 2007 by gogo

[Urge To Race 2]

gogo, I just posted that link like 5 posts up in the thread!

I think they assign each an "A" number when they start putting it in the folders... in order to sort it for them (a catalog, perhaps??)

take a look at this:

http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=c...pdf=1&id=34

What is the A# and the Alien Registration Number? Are they the same thing?

Yes, these are two terms for the same thing. The A# is a case number that USCIS assigns to certain people, and then

(usually, for exceptions see below) stays with you for the rest of your life, much like a Social Security Number. Most

people get their A# when they apply for adjustment of status. It is also assigned if you apply for an employment

authorization document (such as an F-1 OPT), a V visa, find yourself in deportation proceedings, and in a number of

other situations.

Many USCIS forms ask for the A#. If you do not have one yet, simply write "None".

There actually are four separate types of A#. You can tell them apart by the number of digits and the first digit. The first

kind is an eight-digit A#. These are manually assigned at local offices. If you have one of these numbers, simply treated it

as if it was "0" plus the number. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 1 are used for employment authorization cards,

usually related to students. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 3 are used for fingerprint tracking of V visa applicants.

All other nine-digit A#'s (these actually always start with a 0) are permanent A#'s and remain permanently with you for

life.

Therefore, the rule is: if you are asked for an A# and have one, always give this A#, regardless of whether it starts with a

0, 1 or 3. If you have both a 0-A# and a 1-A# or a 3-A#, then use the one that starts with a 0.

Edited November 13, 2007 by Urge To Race

[gogo 6]

oh, haha.. sorry about that..

Here's a new one for you :

http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1106360

An Alien Registration Number is given to someone by the INS when that person is entered into their records for the first time. This number is then quoted on all forms that 'Alien' files with the INS.

in other words.. you got taken for a ride.. =( the A# is just something for them to keep track of your case when (if) they enter it in their system...

Edited November 13, 2007 by gogo

[My Honey 0]

I think they assign each an "A" number when they start putting it in the folders... in order to sort it for them (a catalog, perhaps??)

take a look at this:

http://www.rootlaw.com/index2.php?option=c...pdf=1&id=34

What is the A# and the Alien Registration Number? Are they the same thing?

Yes, these are two terms for the same thing. The A# is a case number that USCIS assigns to certain people, and then

(usually, for exceptions see below) stays with you for the rest of your life, much like a Social Security Number. Most

people get their A# when they apply for adjustment of status. It is also assigned if you apply for an employment

authorization document (such as an F-1 OPT), a V visa, find yourself in deportation proceedings, and in a number of

other situations.

Many USCIS forms ask for the A#. If you do not have one yet, simply write "None".

There actually are four separate types of A#. You can tell them apart by the number of digits and the first digit. The first

kind is an eight-digit A#. These are manually assigned at local offices. If you have one of these numbers, simply treated it

as if it was "0" plus the number. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 1 are used for employment authorization cards,

usually related to students. Nine-digit A#'s that start with the digit 3 are used for fingerprint tracking of V visa applicants.

All other nine-digit A#'s (these actually always start with a 0) are permanent A#'s and remain permanently with you for

life.

Therefore, the rule is: if you are asked for an A# and have one, always give this A#, regardless of whether it starts with a

0, 1 or 3. If you have both a 0-A# and a 1-A# or a 3-A#, then use the one that starts with a 0.

Also, thank you gogo! My husbands A number:

His begins with O + 8 other digits.

All other nine-digit A#'s (these actually always start with a 0) are permanent A#'s and remain permanently with you for

life.

When I was finished with the conversation from the adjudicator the other week. She told me to look back on my RFE information and the A number was right on the top. So, I can only hope we are near the end of this nightmare. But, this is a very important number for my husband. I already had spoke to him about this...

[gogo 6]

well, guess no approvals for us today... I know it's still early... just placing my bets.. another 2 1/2 hours, but they are probably taking a long lunch now.. then taking a long afternoon nap... followed by a early afternoon tea.. early dinner, perhaps??

I'll be adjusting my signature for tomorrow... =(

Edited November 13, 2007 by gogo