if you are registered on the website you can check out your case status online. and it will give you a date that says "last updated" anytime that changes, you've been touched




whether they touch your aplication or not it really makes no difference. some peoples never get touched! those are still the processing dates, they have yet to update it. im hoping march 15th that'll bump up quite a bit

personally i've never seen that, but that doesnt mean it doesnt happen

dont freak out, just wait a lil while and check back!

what error msg are you getting?

It kept saying i wasnt authorized or i was timed out, but I finally got in and checked it and still no touches.

My original I-130 was touched or "UPDATED" date changed nearly every day until they cashed my check and received my I-129F. Now my "UPDATED" has not changed since then, some 6 days and counting. Who knows what the visa GODS are doing. Unfortunately it's a wait and see game.

that's why im hoping its the noa1 for our k-3 visas cause we both submitted our i-130 and i-129f applications together and have both had our checks cashed. its either ref's or joining the applications....so basically good or bad news. have you received an noa1 on your i-129f application?

I sent my I-130 application on 2/4/08, received by Chicago Lockbox on 2/7/08. I am under VSC.

Checks not cashed yet, No sign of NOA1.

It seems that other people are getting their receipts relatively quickly. Am I the only one left out?

Ok I have a couple of questions, first im thinking of sending in the i-129f for the k3 and i need to know for the g325 do i need a new set from my so or can i use a copy of the first set that i used for the i-130? Second question, does any one know the difference in time that casa takes to schedule the interview for the k3 and cr1, some places it takes longer for the cr1 interview and when i look it just shows 4 months but doesnt distinguish between cr1 and k3?

NOA-1 for I-129F got it in the mail today. Finally!! I was wondering what was up with it. It has a receipt date of March 5, day after they signed and received it. Either way they have it and I have my NOA.
Now I think it's really time to wait.
Also..........................................
Can a US State Rep help with pushing these docs through any faster?
Just a thought......

argh..... im debating whether or not to send in the I-129f....for the heck of it....i mean what could it hurt? seriously?


oh boy lol im so confused, i just wanna be with him NOW! lol

I can now edit this post...so all updates will be on this first post only!

CR-1/IR-1
Member Name----------Beneficiary's country----------I-130 Sent ------NOA1----------Service Center

Sam and Metodi --------Bulgaria ----------------------2/04/08 --------2/20/08 ----------VSC
azer_2000 --------------Azerbaijan --------------------2/06/08 --------2/20/08 ----------VSC
Danyel y Miguel --------Venezuela --------------------2/07/08 --------2/21/08 ----------CSC
febfiller ------------------Morocco ----------------------2/06/08 --------2/20/08 ----------VSC
rentua -------------------Canada -----------------------2/09/08 --------2/21/08 ----------CSC
crismar ------------------Peru ---------------------------2/08/08 -------2/21/08 ----------VSC
santijs -------------------Uruguay -----------------------2/09/08 -------2/20/08 ----------???
naomiraj ----------------India ---------------------------2/13/08 -------2/22/08 ----------VSC
Springlett ---------------Nicaragua ---------------------2/14/08 --------2/26/08 ----------VSC
brnidokiegurl -----------Morocco -----------------------2/23/08
Jeetyetkidd -------------Venezuela --------------------2/25/08

K3
Member Name----------Beneficiary's country----------I-130 Sent -------NOA1---------I-129 Sent ----Service Center

Vernon Family ----------South Africa -------------------2/01/08 --------3/04/08--------2/01/08 -----CSC
D&LN --------------------Canada ------------------------2/06/08 --------2/20/08-----------------------CSC
Ikekandi ----------------United Kingdom ---------------2/07/08 --------3/06/08--------2/07/08 -----VSC
rkapur -------------------Kuwait -------------------------2/07/08 --------2/23/08----------------------CSC
Ralu&Doru --------------Romania -----------------------2/11/08 --------2/27/08 -------3/06/08-----CSC
marija -------------------Yugoslavia ---------------------2/11/08 --------2/20/08----------------------CSC
Venkat ------------------India ----------------------------2/12/08 --------2/19/08 ------2/12/08 -----CSC
zawjatsaid --------------Morocco ------------------------2/12/08 --------2/25/08 ----------------------CSC
Jigs ----------------------India ----------------------------2/19/08 --------2/27/08 ------2/19/08 -----CSC
rue2you -----------------Costa Rica ---------------------2/20/08 --------2/27/08 ------3/04/08 -----VSC

Great Time table! May all your journey's be blessed with a smooth process and expedited service!

that's the attitude i have about the k-3 visa, if they cancel it and send you a letter its not going to make the world of difference. however if they do approve it you'll be together sooner. and granted some people would rather go to the cr-1 way cause it's cheaper in the long run, but honestly i would rather pay the extra $1000 later on and be with my husband sooner. but its a personal choice every couple has to make cause the money might be an issue for some. good luck making the decision!

money is an issue, but its definitly something that could quickly be solved lol i think i might get this I-129 out tommorow maybe...will see.... im still borderline about it lol

edit : yea ....im just gunna stick with the CR-1 ....me & hubby think its prolly best for us

So Cody called USCIS today to find out how to change our address on file cause our lease is up at the end of the month and the person he talked to told him how to do it and then told him he would be happy to know that our case is under special review due to the affidavit of hardship we wrote with our applications. What kind of special review could it be under? Didn't everybody submit an affidavit of hardship with their I-130 application?

So Cody called USCIS today to find out how to change our address on file cause our lease is up at the end of the month and the person he talked to told him how to do it and then told him he would be happy to know that our case is under special review due to the affidavit of hardship we wrote with our applications. What kind of special review could it be under? Didn't everybody submit an affidavit of hardship with their I-130 application?

okay yea, what the hell is an affidavid of hardship? i never heard of it!? and why would they want you to be happy about being under a special review? lol why did cody call today? soooo many questions for you! lol hopefully i'll be able to chat it up with ya tonight honey lol

and as far as editing my post, MR. Ewok granted me the ability to edit my posts on this thread so that i didnt have to keep junking up the whole thread with the charts all over

What is an affidavit of hardship, never heard of it. Why would they waiver the fees if they expect the petitioner to show that he/she can financially take care of the beneficiary. I dunno slightly confused.

we filed our i130 in feb
and 3 weeks to the day got our next packet

the next steps much more involved, eh?

Package received by Chicago Lock Box: 2-7-2008
Check Cashed: NOT YET!!!!
Receipet: NOT YET!!!!


Do I need to think about resending the application? What could happen if I send 2 sets of applications?

Package received by Chicago Lock Box: 2-7-2008
Check Cashed: NOT YET!!!!
Receipet: NOT YET!!!!


Do I need to think about resending the application? What could happen if I send 2 sets of applications?

I would call and talk to someone about it before you send another application. Chances are they didn't misplace it...it's just taking a while. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

Hey, Thanks for your help.

I did call them few days ago. They just told me to wait 90 days and gave me some bull #### about they are backed up and what not (even though I told them on their website, it says front long has been resolved). Once I was actually transferred to IO, and she told me the same thing but she was much nicer about it.

I will give them a call tomo again, and see what they say. I was thinking of waiting until March 21st (next friday) then sending another application. I guess money is not the issue but I am more concerned about multiple applications messing everything up.

Thanks. Anymore suggestions appreciated.

I sent my I-130 application on 2/4/08, received by Chicago Lockbox on 2/7/08. I am under VSC.

Checks not cashed yet, No sign of NOA1.

It seems that other people are getting their receipts relatively quickly. Am I the only one left out?

Thanks guy for encouragement. Still no signs of NOA1 or Check being cashed . I will keep waitin for now.

Good news is slowly but surely coming for us. yesterday we received NOA1 for I-129F and I am very glad, but when I think about all the days I'll have to wait from now on with no good news about the case.... It's so unfair to go through all this process and not be together with those we love.

Still, what else can we do other than wait and pray? Let's keep our minds busy and remember beautiful stories about our relationships. Anybody wanna share a beautiful experience? Maybe wedding stories and photos? Might help us pass the time...

Not even by far as touching as your story - from what I see in your timeline.. I hope things turn out just fine for you and all of us!

so i decided to make a slideshow too i didn't have all my pictures but some from my myspace and facebook accounts and then some off my computer. hope you enjoy it!

Guys, my check finally got deposited today. No ESC or File number written on the check though. Hopefully, NOA1 is on its way.

I-130 Received by USCIS: 2/7/2008
Check cashed: 3/18/2008
NOA1: hopefully soon

Thanks for support

congrats!!! and the number will be printed on the back of the check

No case number on the back unfortunately. Just bunch of computer printed stuff - probably related to cashing the check. I couldn't located anything that starts with THREE letters (ESC for vermont).

I will keep my fingers crossed and hope NOA1 arrives in the mail this week.

Thanks again guys.