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It's updated for the week. Congratulations on all the recent approvals.
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 4 2008, 12:47 AM) 
It's updated for the week. Congratulations on all the recent approvals.
Thank you for adding me to the list. Great work! All the best to you.
QUOTE(Delicia @ Mar 26 2008, 10:18 PM)
Not to begrudge Eresh's thread tracking NOA-1 to NOA-2 timelines (s/he did a great job), but I thought it appropriate to start a new thread.
I began tracking just NOA-1s after USCIS stopped issuing NOA-1s for I-130s in late 2007. The tracking spreadsheet has evolved as USCIS has evolved and I added the NOA-2 dates for I-130 only filers as well as breaking out separate sheets between VSC and CSC and averaging the days between filing and NOA-1 receipts, NOA-2 dates and dates from filing to NOA-2s. You can find separate listings for Vermont and California right under the header.
I update the sheet every few days based on VJ time lines of CR-1/IR-1 filers. I do exclude time lines that appear to be either erroneous or DCF to try to keep the information as accurate as possible. But, it can only be as accurate as the information entered in the VJ time lines. Please make sure your information is correct and keep in mind, only California and Vermont process this type of petition.
You can find the spreadsheet here.
I began tracking just NOA-1s after USCIS stopped issuing NOA-1s for I-130s in late 2007. The tracking spreadsheet has evolved as USCIS has evolved and I added the NOA-2 dates for I-130 only filers as well as breaking out separate sheets between VSC and CSC and averaging the days between filing and NOA-1 receipts, NOA-2 dates and dates from filing to NOA-2s. You can find separate listings for Vermont and California right under the header.
I update the sheet every few days based on VJ time lines of CR-1/IR-1 filers. I do exclude time lines that appear to be either erroneous or DCF to try to keep the information as accurate as possible. But, it can only be as accurate as the information entered in the VJ time lines. Please make sure your information is correct and keep in mind, only California and Vermont process this type of petition.
You can find the spreadsheet here.
I received two Notices of Action from the USCIS this year: one for the receipt, and the other for the approval. ???
It's updated!
It's updated again.
I decided to take the 2 service center sheets and sort them by NOA1 date. I had a feeling that VSC was processing based on NOA1 date, but that theory doesn't stand supported. VSC is just approving them randomly, best I can figure. CSC, although slower than VSC, at least seems to have some kind of method to their madness.
I decided to take the 2 service center sheets and sort them by NOA1 date. I had a feeling that VSC was processing based on NOA1 date, but that theory doesn't stand supported. VSC is just approving them randomly, best I can figure. CSC, although slower than VSC, at least seems to have some kind of method to their madness.
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 7 2008, 08:20 PM)
It's updated again.
I decided to take the 2 service center sheets and sort them by NOA1 date. I had a feeling that VSC was processing based on NOA1 date, but that theory doesn't stand supported. VSC is just approving them randomly, best I can figure. CSC, although slower than VSC, at least seems to have some kind of method to their madness.
I decided to take the 2 service center sheets and sort them by NOA1 date. I had a feeling that VSC was processing based on NOA1 date, but that theory doesn't stand supported. VSC is just approving them randomly, best I can figure. CSC, although slower than VSC, at least seems to have some kind of method to their madness.
I didnt think they were either Delicia. you are awesome for figuring this out for us!!
QUOTE(shrewdgal @ May 7 2008, 08:32 PM)
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 7 2008, 08:20 PM)
It's updated again.
I decided to take the 2 service center sheets and sort them by NOA1 date. I had a feeling that VSC was processing based on NOA1 date, but that theory doesn't stand supported. VSC is just approving them randomly, best I can figure. CSC, although slower than VSC, at least seems to have some kind of method to their madness.
I decided to take the 2 service center sheets and sort them by NOA1 date. I had a feeling that VSC was processing based on NOA1 date, but that theory doesn't stand supported. VSC is just approving them randomly, best I can figure. CSC, although slower than VSC, at least seems to have some kind of method to their madness.
I didnt think they were either Delicia. you are awesome for figuring this out for us!!
It has always appeared to random to me...people who have a NOA1 date before and after us have gotten their NOA2. I think it all depends on the details of your case.
According to the NOA1 timeline, there are only 2 people waiting before me. But there have been people approved that got their NOA1 after me too, so I am not sure whether to be hopeful or ticked off... grrr I just want to be with my husband, is that a crime?
If you've never gotten a touch I can't see how it can depend on the details of your case. Wouldn't they have had to have begun processing to know whether it is a complicated situation or not?
I should imagine that the highest incident of "complication" is previous marriages. Behind that, children. After that, criminal backgrounds. So the simplest cases would be in terms of first marriages for petitioner and beneficiary. It'd be interesting if we could collect any complications and see if we could come up with a pattern.
Are those people who've been approved ahead of others 1st time marriages?
(I'm leaving out obvious expedites due to country of origin. Those make sense and I agree w/them.)
I should imagine that the highest incident of "complication" is previous marriages. Behind that, children. After that, criminal backgrounds. So the simplest cases would be in terms of first marriages for petitioner and beneficiary. It'd be interesting if we could collect any complications and see if we could come up with a pattern.
Are those people who've been approved ahead of others 1st time marriages?
(I'm leaving out obvious expedites due to country of origin. Those make sense and I agree w/them.)
My husband and I both are first time marriages, We did not file an I-129 only I-130
QUOTE(NicoleX08 @ May 8 2008, 12:18 PM)
My husband and I both are first time marriages, We did not file an I-129 only I-130
same here..only he does have a child
QUOTE(NicoleX08 @ May 8 2008, 12:18 PM)
My husband and I both are first time marriages, We did not file an I-129 only I-130
same here
We're both second marriages w/children. Hmm...
QUOTE(MsZ @ May 8 2008, 12:28 PM)
We're both second marriages w/children. Hmm...
guess that blows our theory..i think we are all just shoved on the bottom of the pile somewhere
QUOTE(shrewdgal @ May 8 2008, 01:03 PM)
QUOTE(MsZ @ May 8 2008, 12:28 PM)
We're both second marriages w/children. Hmm...
guess that blows our theory..i think we are all just shoved on the bottom of the pile somewhere
Yeah they are using the files to put underneath the wobbly tables in the breakrooms
Maybe we should just buy them new tables, eh?
QUOTE(MsZ @ May 8 2008, 11:52 AM)
If you've never gotten a touch I can't see how it can depend on the details of your case. Wouldn't they have had to have begun processing to know whether it is a complicated situation or not?
I should imagine that the highest incident of "complication" is previous marriages. Behind that, children. After that, criminal backgrounds. So the simplest cases would be in terms of first marriages for petitioner and beneficiary. It'd be interesting if we could collect any complications and see if we could come up with a pattern.
Are those people who've been approved ahead of others 1st time marriages?
(I'm leaving out obvious expedites due to country of origin. Those make sense and I agree w/them.)
I should imagine that the highest incident of "complication" is previous marriages. Behind that, children. After that, criminal backgrounds. So the simplest cases would be in terms of first marriages for petitioner and beneficiary. It'd be interesting if we could collect any complications and see if we could come up with a pattern.
Are those people who've been approved ahead of others 1st time marriages?
(I'm leaving out obvious expedites due to country of origin. Those make sense and I agree w/them.)
What do you mean "expedites due to country of origin?
And as far as our case, this is not the first marriage for either of us, he is in removal proceedings, and he EWI. And I am sure there are many other "complications" from his file...but honestly I think USCIS makes complications where there really isn't.
There are countries that get quicker attention if there are humanitarian concerns.
Day 204
Can you add me to the list plz? Thanks
plz add me! thank you
QUOTE(mike and viena @ May 9 2008, 10:00 AM)
plz add me! thank you
Sorry Mike and Viena, this spreadsheet only tracks IR1/CR1 filers, not K-3.
Hello Delicia, Can you add me to the list plz?
QUOTE(kitty loves moudi @ May 9 2008, 04:00 AM)
Day 204
Day 171 for us...
It's updated. One can only hope there is more progress next week...
Delicia, there is an error on the post you made for my case. It took 7 days to get my NOA1....not 125 days. i think u have my dates incorrect.
Foreverido: fix your time line then, that is what I used to add to the spreadsheet.
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 10 2008, 10:02 AM)
Foreverido: fix your time line then, that is what I used to add to the spreadsheet.
Sorry. Timeline fixed
Thanks again Delicia for your wonderful spreadsheet, girl you really know your stuff! I see you are nearly to the 200 day mark.. I hope you get to post your approval soon!! Im keeping all of us in my prayers!! 
Day 207
QUOTE(kitty loves moudi @ May 12 2008, 03:00 AM)
Thanks again Delicia for your wonderful spreadsheet, girl you really know your stuff! I see you are nearly to the 200 day mark.. I hope you get to post your approval soon!! Im keeping all of us in my prayers!! Day 207
Yes, thank you so much. I never really look at the spreadsheet with CSC and VSC mixed but WOW...CSC seems to be WAY ahead of VSC. And when I looked at it sorted by NOA1 date...it appears that VSC is working on January dates...PLEASE I hope this is true...this whole process sucks.
Day 172
Delicia, can you also add me to your google tracking sheet my info is up to date waiting for NOA2. Thanks.
Hi All, just starting off the journey officially - have been in here reading for months..
Could you please add me to your timeline. Hubby and I have also sent off petitions for my son and daughter, so whether you want to include their timelines as well as mine, is up to you. It will be interesting to gauge how close the petitions stick together during the process and I think would be a useful guide to others going through the journey with lil ones. So far we have only received a NOA1 for just myself and son. I am guessing daughters' NOA will come tomororw,well hoping...
Anyway..... lets see how we go... :-)
Could you please add me to your timeline. Hubby and I have also sent off petitions for my son and daughter, so whether you want to include their timelines as well as mine, is up to you. It will be interesting to gauge how close the petitions stick together during the process and I think would be a useful guide to others going through the journey with lil ones. So far we have only received a NOA1 for just myself and son. I am guessing daughters' NOA will come tomororw,well hoping...
Anyway..... lets see how we go... :-)
rmusic: you are added.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 15 2008, 01:00 AM)
rmusic: you are added.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
what are they working on???????Day 210
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 15 2008, 04:00 PM)
rmusic: you are added.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
Timeline now filled in - Thanks for the tip! We still haven't received daughters NO1 so I'm wondering how long I should wait before I start to chase it.
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 10 2008, 10:02 AM)
Foreverido: fix your time line then, that is what I used to add to the spreadsheet.
I was wrong about my timeline...you were right. i corrected it. Can you update the spreadsheet for me plz. thanks
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 15 2008, 01:00 AM)
rmusic: you are added.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
whisper2me: You don't have your VJ time line filled in. (Go to My Assistant and use the link to add/edit time line).
Other than that, I can't fine one single I-130 approval since May 6, so no other updates to report at this time.
Mine!!!!!
I WAS APPROVED TODAYYYYYY!!! One less October VSC filer out of the way!!Wishing all of us that waited so long an approval in the next few days!!
Thanks Delicia for your spreadsheets, they don't record how many hits they have had.. but from me alone... its been million's.. that's all I had to stare at many a night trying to decode VSC from the information in them 
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 16 2008, 12:38 AM)
You didnt update my data Delicia.....
...what's wrong with it now?
My daughter's NOA-1 finally arrived in the mail today - almost a week behind the others. It has the same date so it must have gotten side-tracked in the post.
Can relax now as we go on to the next phase. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with a USCIS officer on the phone ~phew!~
Can relax now as we go on to the next phase. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with a USCIS officer on the phone ~phew!~
QUOTE(whisper2me @ May 17 2008, 08:45 PM)
My daughter's NOA-1 finally arrived in the mail today - almost a week behind the others. It has the same date so it must have gotten side-tracked in the post.
Can relax now as we go on to the next phase. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with a USCIS officer on the phone ~phew!~
Can relax now as we go on to the next phase. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with a USCIS officer on the phone ~phew!~
Thanks Delicia!
Dear Delica,
thanks for the excellent spreadsheet. We are approved May 19, 2008.
BNM
thanks for the excellent spreadsheet. We are approved May 19, 2008.
BNM
Grats bnm, you waited a long time! The spreadsheet is updated.
QUOTE(Delicia @ May 20 2008, 10:02 AM)
Grats bnm, you waited a long time! The spreadsheet is updated.
Has anybody noticed that CSC is at least a month ahead of VSC when you sort by the NOA1 date? And when you look at the two centers combined...geesh it is ALL Vermont people who have not been approved until you get like 3/4 of the way down the spreadsheet.
This just sucks because we have reached our six month point...and nothing. I checked the USCIS website and they haven't updated their processing dates.
thank you for this, Delicia.. hope your NOA2 arrives one of these days...
Hi Delicia,
Hoping you are well. I just want to inform you that we have decided to re-file our petition. We have withdrawn the previous one. Please take my name off the list and I will inform you as soon as I get NOA1.
Thanks a lot!
Sara.
Hoping you are well. I just want to inform you that we have decided to re-file our petition. We have withdrawn the previous one. Please take my name off the list and I will inform you as soon as I get NOA1.
Thanks a lot!
Sara.
Thank you Delicia for spreadsheet. I got into habit of looking 
at this spreadsheet few times in a day.
You missed my name is Vermont only spreadsheet so at your next update please put me there.
Thanks again for your great work....
at this spreadsheet few times in a day. You missed my name is Vermont only spreadsheet so at your next update please put me there.
Thanks again for your great work....
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