Hi All. :)

I mailed our I-130 petition to the Chicago lock box on December 24th, and it was received on the 26th.

I have been told everything from two weeks to 90 days for the NOA-1 so I would like to keep track and see where it actually hits.

If you filed in December of 2007 please post so that we can track it.

Thanks,

You should check other people's timelines going for the same type of visa and location the forms were sent out to, because I think your wait could be more than 90 days.

Diana

Mailed I-130 on December 20

Arrived on December 21

Singned by J. Morones

Predicting NOA1 around mid-february (which means I will receive the notice around end of feb. or beginning or march.)

Dec 24th also and they recieved it a few days after. Have not recieved any news yet either. Martiniolive

Mailed the I-130 packet on December 24 2007 as well.
I'm leaving for Tokyo next week. I figure it will get here while I'm away.

We filed in October and still no NOA1. Folks who filed in August/September for IR/CR visa are just starting to get their NOA1. USCIS Chicago lockbox claims it issued NOA1 to everybody who filed before 10/10/07, but nobody so far among October filers got theirs. So hang on their December filers.

We already have a December Thread here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=100364

Post your info and you will get a faster response.

We look forward to cheering you all on in your journey.

Peace

Leedah

Please forgive me if I'm wrong, but I believe this specific December thread is for the pure I-130 not tainted with the I-129F...forgive my sense of humor...and/or my enlightenment Over 2/3 of the conversation in the thread you mention deals with the I-129F. Sorry, that's not my cup of tea. Although I do read that thread, I was hoping a CR-1/IR-1 December thread would be started. It's interesting to me also that the very first response in this new thread was not a December 07 filer but a Feb 05 filer...I'll forgive your humor...and/or enlightenment...hahahaha. In other words, I hope those of you who are not December 07 filers are deceived into thinking that we cannot read the rest of the threads and understand just where everyone else is in the process....oops...too much venting on the VJ'ers and not USCIS....Forgive me for my stupidity. We I-130 December filers just want our own little place in VJ.com to call our own.

Sorry, bad day at work. I don't mean show any lack of appreciation for your comments....Diana and Evgeniya. I realize your comments were trying to clear up a little unknown confusion expressed by J&M...four months + is definitely longer than 90 days. Your advice was right on!!! Even as things start to move within the lockbox (debatable, especially as susieK loves to point out) indicating that the four month wait is a thing of the past, still, it's all a guessing game and we can only determine our future based on past performance....which currently is four months +.

Nevertheless, I believe the intent of this thread was not to accurately predict the future arrival of such elusive NOA1's but to create a place where those who are in the same time frame can meet, observe and share and then ultimately provide a reference as we start to get our own receipt notices. Obviously, December filers will spend more time following the Sept/Oct/Nov threads to base our judgment, predictions, and hopes on.

Anyway...I think you get my point.....

James

We mailed our I-130 on 17th.
We are still waiting for the check to be cashed... :-( I think its going to be awhile.

My check hasn't been cashed yet either but from what I have seen on the forum so far that is no surprise. I would be extremely surprised to see it before the end of February.

@ j.debonis

Your right, I started this thread for December 2007 I-130 filers (stand alone I-130 petitions) and it wasn't to predict the future but so that we could track when people start getting there NOA-1s.

I was worried at first that I wouldn't have any other responses to this thread but I am glad to see it finally sprang to life! :)

I hope everyone's New Year is going well! :)

sorry for posting here.

Wasn't trying to "invade" your thread.

Jeez, let me get the heck on. Peace.

Leedah, I didn't meant to piss you off. I was in a bad mood and it kind of just came out here in the thread...my apologies. Of course you did not nor will you ever invade this or any other thread. I'm sorry if that is the way you understood it. I understand your intent was to help. Thank you so much. Without the help of other's in this place I would be so lost. Your gracious attitude and desire to help was noticed and your helpful spirit is deeply appreciated since so much of the success of vj.com depends on the willingness of others to help, share, and guide...to pass on the knowledge they have learned from previous more senior members as well as their own experiences. Again, thank you. I feel the need to make this public apology and I do hope you accept.



Peace

You weren't invading this thread, it just tracks a different set of data then yours. Tracking the I-129F is important as well, but it doesn't really help those who want to track stand alone I-130 petitions. It is a different process and deserves its own thread. Sorry if I made you feel that you weren't welcome, that wasn't my intention at all. :)

lol thank you and best of luck on journey ~~~ we all watch for each other here and hopefully this journey picks up for all of you - for progress anywhere is much appreciated and noted by all!!!!



Susie

Member Name ----- I-130 Sent ----- NOA1 -------- NOA2
Jawsinger ----------- 12/17/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
j.debonis ------------ 12/20/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Justin & Masako --- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Martiniolive --------- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Amastar ------------- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??


Any other Dec I-130 filers out there?

Apparently the day before Christmas was a popular day to send. :)

I thought that was a little strange myself. It will be interesting to see the time variation for the NOA1's issued for each of those 12/24 filers.

The USCIS website is currently undergoing changes...application and receipting update. Last week, Jan 20 - 26, there was only one update to the application and receipting page. They moved from Nov 14 up to Nov 26...this update was made on Jan 23. There have been two full USCIS workdays with no update. I"m guessing the update that we will see in the next few minutes will bring the I-130 receipt date up to the month of DECEMBER. My guess is that the update will reflect processing/receipting up to Dec. 7. This prediction is based on a very complicated algorithm recently created and refined as more and more data begins to accurately measure the rate at which uscis is moving...allowing for a more predictable update.

I figure that we will see the update on Wednesday or Thursday, as they appear to update about once a week. But I would agree that it would be the beginning of December for the receipting date. I hope this is the case anyway. :)

Add me to the list: Sent 11/30/2007 to NSC. They received it on 12/03/2007.

Thanks!

Member Name ----- I-130 Sent ----- NOA1 -------- NOA2
Desiboy2k4 --------- 12/03/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Jawsinger ----------- 12/17/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
j.debonis ------------ 12/20/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Justin & Masako --- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Martiniolive --------- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Amastar ------------- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??



I guess I called that wrong. I thought they were going to update site. oh well, I guess your probably right, J&M...anyway, we're getting close

Welcome Desiboy, you get to move straight to the top of the list

Hi,

sorry,I belong to September filer, but to give you an idea too, here's our details:

Sept.24,2007 mailed IR-130 to Nebraska
Sept. 25,2007 receipt date NEBRASKA SC
Jan.10,2008 cashed check
Jan. 13, 2008 received NOA dated Jan. 7, 2008
--------------STILL WAITING FOR THE NEXT NOA-------------

roughly 14 weeks for my case..

Thanks Aingella

Sent my I-130 to Vermont November 8th and received NOA1 today with date of January 22, 2008

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/29/08)
Form Number Date Received
I-130 12/14/2007

Hope its soon....

Yeah, Desi, based on your timeline, I'd say your NOA1 is soon. Has your check been cashed? Keep us informed as you are the first December reference we have.

James

Not yet...checking everyday

Spoke too soon!!!! I just checked my account and yes the check is cashed!!!! Can't see the back of the check yet but I'll probably be able to by tomorrow.

Sweet...congrats, Desi. I'm really happy for you. I can only imagine the rest of Dec filers are just around the corner. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes you to get the official NOA1.

New Update for you guys!

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/30/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 12/18/2007

All Other Forms Current

hi J.deobnis and all

please can you add us to the list of Dec filers?

we sent our I-130 on 12/14/07

yet to hear NOA1

fingers crossed for next few days as USICS now saying all applications logged to 12/18/07

Member Name ----- I-130 Sent ----- NOA1 -------- NOA2
Desiboy2k4 --------- 12/03/07 -------- 01/??/08--- ??/??/??
Desilu ---------------- 12/14/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Jawsinger ----------- 12/17/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
j.debonis ------------ 12/20/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Justin & Masako --- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Martiniolive --------- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??
Amastar ------------- 12/24/07 -------- ??/??/?? --- ??/??/??



Welcome aboard Desilu....this could get confusing. Deisboy, congrats again on your check being cashed. I'll update your official NOA1 date when you get it in the mail.



James

I was able to get the number off the back of my processed check today and I was able to enter that in my profile at USCIS.

I was able to pull up the status:

Receipt Number: XXXXXXXXXXXx

Application Type: I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On January 29, 2008, we received this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN, 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.

Will keep you posted!!

desiboy2k4, thats good news I hope you have the NOA1 in hand soon! :)

Thanks. As it turns out, I do have it in my hand yes, I finally received my NOA1 today in the mail!!!!!

Add me too:

My I-130 was received in the Chicago Lock Box Dec.11, 2007.

Username: Leedah

Khalidah & Saikou

Member Name ----- I-130 Sent ----- NOA1 -------- NOA2
Desiboy2k4 --------- 12/03/07 ------- 01/29/08 ---- ??/??/??
Leedah -------------- 12/11/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??
Desilu ---------------- 12/14/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??
Jawsinger ----------- 12/17/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??
j.debonis ------------ 12/20/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??
Justin & Masako --- 12/24/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??
Martiniolive --------- 12/24/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??
Amastar ------------- 12/24/07 ------- ??/??/?? ----- ??/??/??


Welcome aboard Leedah. Have you seen your check cashed recently? You are not so far away from DesiBoy. You have to be sooo close.

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/31/08)

Form Number Date Received

I-130 12/24/2007

All Other Forms Current

Thats the date I mailed it, it go their the 26th so by the middle of next week it should be in the system I hope! :)
Also, it is nice that they are updating the site more often now. :)

My I-130 was received in Chicago on 12/8/2007, my check was cashed today 2/1/2008. Hopefully, our NOA1 will show up in the mail shortly. I've never been happier to see $355 disappear from my checking account.

Wow. They must have been injected with caffeine or something. I'm not about to complain though! My received date of 12/26/2007 should now be processed! Yay! :D

Chicago Lockbox (as of 2/1/08)

Form Number Date Received

I-130 12/27/2007

All Other Forms Current

Finally they're picking up the pace...!!! It should not be to much longer for the rest of us too. Congratulation to those of you who have received your NOA1!!!


Anyone know how to file your tax returns??? Married filling separately? What about if she is working in the other country and paying taxes there?
It seems like we might have to fill out a 1040NR but I'm not to sure. I don't see the point in it.

I think you can file a joint filing. I am going to my accountants to work this out after work today. We are also applying for an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) so that we can have joint bank accounts. Our bank wont do joint accounts without either a SSN or an ITIN.

I will let you know what I find out tonight.

NOA1 arrived today (2/4/08) in my mailbox.

Good, there starting to come in. The rest of us should see ours in the not too distant future. :)

I am hoping to see our check cashed within the next week. But who knows with USCIS. :(
I find it curious that they are, evidently, not required to follow the rules about processing a payment within three working days. This was noted in that report from the DHS that came up in another thread not too long ago. I wonder if you could have any recourse there because they are not following that rule? Not that I think it would necessarily help. :(

Also I just noticed this:

Chicago Lockbox (as of 2/6/08)

Form Number Date Received

I-130 1/11/2008

All Other Forms Current

At least they update the website, even if its not necessarily accurate.


EDIT: I just checked and my check was cashed!!!!! YAY!!!! :D
I hope the NOA1 arrives soon! :)

My check was cashed feb.2 and my NOA1 was received feb.5.

Please update me on your timeline please.

thanks

j.debonis can you please add my name to the list.

12/30/07 sent in application
12/31/07 chicago lock box signed for documents
2/7/08 - check cashed

hello

we had our NOA1 today!

please can you add to our timeline details? thanks

We got our NOA 1 yesterday! :)
Receipting date of Feb. 5th, 2008! :)
I have already updated our timeline and maybe jdebonis could update us his list. :)