Calculating for NOA2

[JVKn'CVO 11]

I'm wondering...

Checking the timelines and stats, I see that it's a lot more common to calculate the estimated date for the NOA2 going by the day the NOA1 was received. But one would think that it would be more accurate to go by the date the I-129 was received by the service center, right?

http://k1visastats.com/March.htm

"Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On April 5, 2007, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register."

Caro,

Edited May 26, 2007 by JVKn'CVO

[Zee Bee 61]

I guess they go by the day it was entered into the system. Depending on when they get it they may have to wait to enter the info.

Just my 2 cents B)

[Eddie&Mary 0]

One of the reasons it is easier to use the NOA1 issued date rather than the receipt of application date, is that NSC and TSC have to send theirs to CSC. CSC will issue your NOA1 and NOA2, and there is no travel time between service centers. Therefore it is easier to calculate.So it is easier to use the NOA1. But then again, CSC never ceases to amaze me with the way they do things.

[pushbrk 12,605]

One of the reasons it is easier to use the NOA1 issued date rather than the receipt of application date, is that NSC and TSC have to send theirs to CSC. CSC will issue your NOA1 and NOA2, and there is no travel time between service centers. Therefore it is easier to calculate.So it is easier to use the NOA1. But then again, CSC never ceases to amaze me with the way they do things.

Yes, the NOA1 notice date is the most accurate starting point. The way things are going now, many would never have a start date if they used the NOA1 receipt date. Your place in line starts on the NOA1 notice date.

[JVKn'CVO 11]

mmm maybe I'm mistaken...but our case was forwarded from TCS to CSC and the received date showing in the USCIS web site is the day CSC received our petition...not TSC.

where did you get that information, that the received date is for the service center that first received the petition?

Caro,

[ken and mintra 0]

I'm wondering...

Checking the timelines and stats, I see that it's a lot more common to calculate the estimated date for the NOA2 going by the day the NOA1 was received. But one would think that it would be more accurate to go by the date the I-129 was received by the service center, right?

http://k1visastats.com/March.htm

"Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On April 5, 2007, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register."

Caro,

Welcome to the process. The first part is the hardest as it's the longest wait times for things to happen. Either way you look at it, if you go through CSC it's going to take about 3 months for your NOA2 and if you go through Vermont it's about one month. Since your at the CSC, you have till about the middle of July for yours to be escalated to NOA2 level. It's kind of weird in that the days go by slow by the weeks go by fast. We just submitted our Packet 3 and should be getting an interview date in July in Bangkok. It's well worth the wait. Just enjoy the process. Ken

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Welcome to the process. The first part is the hardest as it's the longest wait times for things to happen. Either way you look at it, if you go through CSC it's going to take about 3 months for your NOA2 and if you go through Vermont it's about one month. Since your at the CSC, you have till about the middle of July for yours to be escalated to NOA2 level. It's kind of weird in that the days go by slow by the weeks go by fast. We just submitted our Packet 3 and should be getting an interview date in July in Bangkok. It's well worth the wait. Just enjoy the process. Ken

Nice to meet you Ken

Caro,

Edited May 26, 2007 by JVKn'CVO

[JVKn'CVO 11]

mmm maybe I'm mistaken...but our case was forwarded from TCS to CSC and the received date showing in the USCIS web site is the day CSC received our petition...not TSC.

where did you get that information, that the received date is for the service center that first received the petition?

Caro,

Anyone?

Edited May 26, 2007 by JVKn'CVO

[reach449 2]

Hmmmmmm....I have been wandering about the timelines also. The VJ timeline shows me waiting 88 days. I really don't know where this number comes from. My NOA1 was 03/05/07 and that is 81 days. I mailed it on 02/27/07; which still doesn't add up to 88 days. None of this is really a problem, but I have been curious anyway. And my estimated time of approval on my timeline shows me at 06/19/07, which puts me around 105 to 113 days until approval. With all of the March Filers getting approvals already I would think that day would get nearer. But I know this is all about averages...I will just have to wait and see when my NOA2 arrives and it will all be a moot point anyway..

reach449

Edited May 26, 2007 by reach449

[JVKn'CVO 11]

You mean in the K1 stats link? you're right, I haven't noticed that, that's weird

Maybe I wasn't very clear on the initial post. The question is:

What would be the most accurate way to calculate estimated adjudicated date? using the received date, the day NOA1 was received, or the date the first package was sent?

Many things can delay the date the NOA1 is received (I've even read about some people that never got the NOA1 at all!)

for example....someone that lives it Texas is bound to receive the NOA1 later than someone that lives next door to CSC.

or maybe they just didn't tip the postman on christmas!

Same thing with the date the package was sent...and keep in mind that NSC and TSC applications are being forwarded to California, so between the time we sent the the first package and California received it, 9 days went by. (we sent the first package march 27 with next day delivery to TSC and because of the transfer hassle, CSC received it april 5th)

So my question is...with all this factors in mind...why is the rule that we are using date of NOA1 to calculate estimated adjudicated date? is there something I'm missing?

Caro,

Edited May 26, 2007 by JVKn'CVO

[reach449 2]

You mean in the K1 stats link? you're right, I haven't noticed that, that's weird

Maybe I wasn't very clear on the initial post. The question is:

What would be the most accurate way to calculate estimated adjudicated date? using the received date, the day NOA1 was received, or the date the first package was sent?

Many things can delay the date the NOA1 is received (I've even read about some people that never got the NOA1 at all!)

for example....someone that lives it Texas is bound to receive the NOA1 later than someone that lives next door to CSC.

or maybe they just didn't tip the postman on christmas!

Same thing with the date the package was sent...and keep in mind that NSC and TSC applications are being forwarded to California, so between the time we sent the the first package and California received it, 9 days went by. (we sent the first package march 27 with next day delivery to TSC and because of the transfer hassle, CSC received it april 5th)

So my question is...with all this factors in mind...why is the rule that we are using date of NOA1 to calculate estimated adjudicated date? is there something I'm missing?

Caro,

I think the most logical way to calculate the NOA1 start date is not the day you send it or the day it was signed for; but the very first date recorded at USCIS,(CSC, NSC, VSC, TSC) on your petition. Of if you are lucky enough to actually get an official NOA1,(I didn't), the date on that should work. The bottom line is when you read the sentence from USCIS; " On (date) we received your 129F petition for alien fiancee'.....). That is the most accurate date to use, regardless where we send it. Just my opinion.

I think I will send this link to Captain Ewok and see what he says about this.

Anyway, Good luck!

reach449

Edited May 26, 2007 by reach449

[JVKn'CVO 11]

great!

Good luck to you too,

Caro

Edited May 26, 2007 by JVKn'CVO