November 2009 filers. Add to Watch List Options

[flironman]

Well received my NOA1 receipt in the mail today and created my profile on the UCSIS.gov website. Now what happens. I see people's profiles stating applications for I-129 Visa petition being sent, is that correct? I thought those were obsolete since the I-130 processing times have been cut down. Any ideas everybody.


Good luck to all

Carlos J.

I'm not going to do the I-129 because it's cheaper to just go CR-1/IR-1 and they get work permission/greencard right away. I guess there might be some benefit to the other, I read someone say the other day that it would speed it up a couple weeks. But then I have seen so many timelines where the I-130 and I-129 were approved on the same day, so I'm not sure about that. Maybe it is faster processing at the consulate? I don't know. In any case, even if it added a month or maybe even two, I'd still go CR-1 because of the cost of adjusting later and of them not being able to work right away.

From the research that I did when doing the packet I thought the same so I just think I'm going to stick to the CR-1/IR-1. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't misinterpreting what I had read and looked up.

Thanks

Carlos J.

[flironman]

Well received my NOA1 receipt in the mail today and created my profile on the UCSIS.gov website. Now what happens. I see people's profiles stating applications for I-129 Visa petition being sent, is that correct? I thought those were obsolete since the I-130 processing times have been cut down. Any ideas everybody.


Good luck to all

Carlos J.

Is it recommended to create a profile on their page? Does it speed up the process or increase communication with them or just make it easy to check the status?

It's not a bad Idea, its free, and at least you can check when they touch your file, I like the fact that once you sign up there is a text message alert icon that you can activate and once there is activity on you file, they text you on you phone. I thought that was pretty nice.

[flironman]

Well, i got the e-mail saying they accepted the package and a case number. Now to wait for the hardcopy NOA. Check hasnt been cashed yet, but I'm sure that will happen really soon now.

Hey Scott hope all is well, I noticed today when I was creating my profile on UCSIC.gov that there was a banner about USCIS MILITARY HELPLINE, from your APO mailing status I figure your in the military. I was in the service as well, its worth a try to call the number and see what happens. If I get any info I'll let you know. Here is the link.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000b92ca60aRCRD

Good luck and stay safe.

Carlos J.

11B USA

This post has been edited by flironman: Nov 19 2009, 09:57 PM

[Safiya&Samir]

Yeah, I think you can get it expedited if you are deployed. I found a thread last night for military people. They got done really quick! I think I saw from filing to visa in like 4 months. I'm sorry I didn't bookmark it, but just look around. You either have to call or send in an additional paper, and you'll probably get the NOA2 super quick.

Looks from your profile like your deployment is over in a couple months, so I would file the expedite before it's over! Then maybe she'll be home shortly after you.

This post has been edited by Safiya&Samir: Nov 19 2009, 10:18 PM

[Scott and Mhay]

Well, i got the e-mail saying they accepted the package and a case number. Now to wait for the hardcopy NOA. Check hasnt been cashed yet, but I'm sure that will happen really soon now.

Hey Scott hope all is well, I noticed today when I was creating my profile on UCSIC.gov that there was a banner about USCIS MILITARY HELPLINE, from your APO mailing status I figure your in the military. I was in the service as well, its worth a try to call the number and see what happens. If I get any info I'll let you know. Here is the link.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000b92ca60aRCRD

Good luck and stay safe.

Carlos J.

11B USA

Yes that is what i was planning on doing. I will call them today when i am at work. I know it was said here that it wouldnt matter much since i am already deployed, but there is no harm in trying right? I figure all they can do is tell me no and I am still in the same boat as i was in before.