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I'm probably one of the first to file for january. NOA1 was fairly quick. Good luck to everyone, it's gonna be a long tough trip.
I just received what I believe is the NOA1!!!!!! It is called I-797, Notice of Action. Is this the NOA1?? Please confirm
Can someone guide me thru on how to receive email notifications from the USCIS? Thanks!!!!!!!
Can someone guide me thru on how to receive email notifications from the USCIS? Thanks!!!!!!!
QUOTE(lucho562 @ Jan 31 2007, 08:38 PM) 
Can someone guide me thru on how to receive email notifications from the USCIS? Thanks!!!!!!!
USCIS Case Status Service
Find the 'Register' link on the left and I think you'll find the rest is easy.
Another January filer here.. Good luck to all of us!
lucho did you set up your online access? it's pretty easy, pm me if you still need help and congrats on the NOA1, wow that was fast you got it in the mail. I hope I get something tomorrow or at least friday.....
My fiance sent in our paperworks on January 26, 2007. Still waiting for the NOA1 to arrive on the mail. 
I got my NOA1 on 22 January. Mailed packet on 12 January to Nebraska. Check out my time line. Check has already clared the bank..... Now the wait continues.
We received our NOA1 yesterday.. How we'd know if our petition have been "touched"?
wow ... a lot of January filers here !!!
All services centre please work hard on our petitions !!!
All services centre please work hard on our petitions !!!
They cashed my check! YAY!
Come on NOA1!
Lucho: Congrats!
To the rest good luck and speedy NOA1s!
Come on NOA1!
Lucho: Congrats!
To the rest good luck and speedy NOA1s!
January filer here, too! Sent to Nebraska on the 23rd, received the 26th. Waiting on NOA1....
Another January filer here. Mailed I-129F Jan. 17th and received my NOA1 on Jan. 25th. Good luck to everyone!
Thanks Declee, lion lioness and Ftr Mrs!!! I set up my account with USCIS. Now the wait begins
Future Mrs, you should receive your NOA1 today if they cashed your check already. I received my NOA1 and my check was cashed on the same day.
Lets hope for more January NOA1's
Future Mrs, you should receive your NOA1 today if they cashed your check already. I received my NOA1 and my check was cashed on the same day.
Lets hope for more January NOA1's
Hi everyone FINALLY MY CHECK WAS CASHED!!!
Here's a question:
If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?
If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?
QUOTE(FutureMrs @ Feb 1 2007, 01:54 PM)
Here's a question:
If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?
If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?
NOA1 basically means 'we got it'.
QUOTE(FutureMrs @ Feb 1 2007, 02:54 PM)
Here's a question:
If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?
If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?
Maybe "NOA" is not the best string of letters to use. The NOA1 merely represents receipt of the application and is the official notice that your immigration case has been created. At this point, your case is at the bottom of a long list and has not been reviewed, scrutinized or judged.
The only thing you can be sure of is that your application materials were sufficiently prepared that a human worker knew to add you to the K-1 inbox
Thus, your "NOA1" is not an indication that your application is complete and satisfactory.
'NOA' stands for 'notice of action' - not sure what other string of letters could be used.
QUOTE(TracyTN @ Feb 1 2007, 03:23 PM)
'NOA' stands for 'notice of action' - not sure what other string of letters could be used.
Right; I just mean the 'NOA' bit is easily confused. The NOA1 is a notice of receipt (that's what the action is).
Just for fun, let's change NOA1 to NOR, and NOA2 to Holy Grail.
I'm kidding. There's no need to mess with tradition.
Right, I gotcha. 
I got my NOA1 in the mail yesterday!!!! I sent my package to TSC on 1/16, it was transfered to CSC (Why couldn't it have been VSC?! I can be impatient and this is just the worst! lol). CSC received it on 1/22, NOA1 issued on 1/26, and got it in the mail on 1/31. Whew! We're on our way!!!!
I just checked with my bank and the check was cashed today, but I can't get the case number until tomorrow morning. I am excited, but I better calm down!!
Typical reaction following NOA1 : 
Six weeks later...
Typical private reaction after reading about other people's NOA1 :
Congratulations and welcome to the long ride that is 'January'
Six weeks later...
Typical private reaction after reading about other people's NOA1 :
Congratulations and welcome to the long ride that is 'January'
QUOTE(Jennymc11 @ Feb 1 2007, 02:03 PM)
I just checked with my bank and the check was cashed today, but I can't get the case number until tomorrow morning. I am excited, but I better calm down!!
I can't read the stamp on the back of my check so I will just have to wait for the paper copy in the mail. Congrats!
I got my NOA1 in the mail today!
Anyone else?
Anyone else?
I'm still waiting on signs of life myself 
Mailed ours off on the 17th of January, and was signed for in TSC on the 23rd. Thats the last I've heard, just hope it found its way to CSC ok.
Mailed ours off on the 17th of January, and was signed for in TSC on the 23rd. Thats the last I've heard, just hope it found its way to CSC ok.
QUOTE(Tommy&Dawny @ Feb 2 2007, 03:05 PM)
I'm still waiting on signs of life myself Mailed ours off on the 17th of January, and was signed for in TSC on the 23rd. Thats the last I've heard, just hope it found its way to CSC ok.
Mailed ours off on the 17th of January, and was signed for in TSC on the 23rd. Thats the last I've heard, just hope it found its way to CSC ok.Wait patiently.. It will come anytime soon
QUOTE(Tommy&Dawny @ Feb 2 2007, 02:05 AM)
I'm still waiting on signs of life myself Mailed ours off on the 17th of January, and was signed for in TSC on the 23rd. Thats the last I've heard, just hope it found its way to CSC ok.
Mailed ours off on the 17th of January, and was signed for in TSC on the 23rd. Thats the last I've heard, just hope it found its way to CSC ok.Looks like ours came close to traveling together!
I-129F sent 1-17-07
I-129F received 1-22-07
Case opened 1-26-07
Check cashed 1-30-07
Still no NOA1 here. Hopefully, it will arrive today.
Woooooooooooo!!!!!
Our NOA1 did come today!!!
I-129F sent 1-17-07
I-129F received 1-22-07
Case opened 1-26-07
Check cashed 1-30-07
NOA1 received 2-2-07
Fellow January filers,
I'm an idiot. I lost the NOA1. Yes please call me idiot. I got all wild (drinks) the night I received it and misplaced it. Can I request another one? Is this a big problem down the line????
I'm an idiot. I lost the NOA1. Yes please call me idiot. I got all wild (drinks) the night I received it and misplaced it. Can I request another one? Is this a big problem down the line????
I received my NOA1 via snail mail today yeah!!!! Now bring on the NOA2 with no RFE's pleeeeeeeeeez!!!
QUOTE(lucho562 @ Feb 3 2007, 07:21 AM)
Fellow January filers,
I'm an idiot. I lost the NOA1. Yes please call me idiot. I got all wild (drinks) the night I received it and misplaced it. Can I request another one? Is this a big problem down the line????
I'm an idiot. I lost the NOA1. Yes please call me idiot. I got all wild (drinks) the night I received it and misplaced it. Can I request another one? Is this a big problem down the line????
Heehee.. As far as I know, it would not be a big problem any time soon. But I've heard that some petitioners sent their NOA1 and 2 to their benificiary prior to their interview. Hope you made your account on uscis.gov to track the status of your petition.
QUOTE(Anthony Julie @ Feb 3 2007, 03:02 AM)
QUOTE(lucho562 @ Feb 3 2007, 07:21 AM)
Fellow January filers,
I'm an idiot. I lost the NOA1. Yes please call me idiot. I got all wild (drinks) the night I received it and misplaced it. Can I request another one? Is this a big problem down the line????
I'm an idiot. I lost the NOA1. Yes please call me idiot. I got all wild (drinks) the night I received it and misplaced it. Can I request another one? Is this a big problem down the line????
Heehee.. As far as I know, it would not be a big problem any time soon. But I've heard that some petitioners sent their NOA1 and 2 to their benificiary prior to their interview. Hope you made your account on uscis.gov to track the status of your petition.
Thank you, i'm a little relieved. I'm still searching!
My Mister received the NOA1 yesterday in the mail! 
-I'm one of the last of the January filers.
I didn't know that they deliver mail on Saturday in the States... because sure don't in Canada.
Good Luck to everyone!
-I'm one of the last of the January filers. I didn't know that they deliver mail on Saturday in the States... because sure don't in Canada.
Good Luck to everyone!
Hey all.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
QUOTE(Chris47 @ Feb 4 2007, 11:34 AM)
Hey all.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
Congrats! Wow, that's fast!
I wish the CSC worked as fast as the VSC!
QUOTE(Chris47 @ Feb 4 2007, 01:34 PM)
Hey all.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
That is lightning fast....unheard of!!!! WOW congrats!!!!!!
FYI i'm not an idiot, i found the NOA1!!!!!!
Check cashed yesterday hoping for the NOA1 this week!
Congrats Chris47,
I must say though, it is hard to not be just a little bitter at the fact of the difference in processing times between the two centers. I mean, I haven't even checked the status of my case with California yet because I know it is 2 to 3 months away from even being looked at. With Vermont, you might get approved the next day.
Anyway, this does not take anything away from those lucky few who get to file with Vermont, I am glad their wait at least may not be so bad. Oh well, back the the waiting room...
I must say though, it is hard to not be just a little bitter at the fact of the difference in processing times between the two centers. I mean, I haven't even checked the status of my case with California yet because I know it is 2 to 3 months away from even being looked at. With Vermont, you might get approved the next day.
Anyway, this does not take anything away from those lucky few who get to file with Vermont, I am glad their wait at least may not be so bad. Oh well, back the the waiting room...
QUOTE(lucho562 @ Feb 5 2007, 03:28 AM)
QUOTE(Chris47 @ Feb 4 2007, 01:34 PM)
Hey all.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
That is lightning fast....unheard of!!!! WOW congrats!!!!!!
FYI i'm not an idiot, i found the NOA1!!!!!!
Hahhaha.. Guess you just misplaced it.
Thank God.
Still nothing, hope I get noa1 this week. Gratz to all who got NoA1 so far.
Francesco y Sonia
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I129f Mailed 1/24/07
Francesco y Sonia
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I129f Mailed 1/24/07
I've been waiting for my NOA1 for a while now. I called my father back in the States this weekend and he goes something like, "Oh yeah, you got something in the mail from the government about a week and a half ago." Arghhh!!! I would think something like that he would have emailed me about since he knows we are going through the visa process.
I guess they don't send them overseas and sent it to my permanent address. Good thing my father is still there every other week or I might have ended up waiting for the NOA2 for a long time in the future.
QUOTE(Chris47 @ Feb 4 2007, 12:34 PM)
Hey all.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
I filed my I-129F petition at the Vermont Service Center January 2007. I got NOA 1 saying they recieved it January 17, 2007 and received NOA 2 stating approval January 25, 2007. I just got the letter from NVC saying they received the petition from VSC and will be sending to Manila Embassy within the next week. I was really surprised it was approved so fast. Good luck to all of you.
Though I am happy for all, at every successful stage of their journey. Vermont filers seem to show-of
and rub it in our faces, that they receive NOA2's in 14 
days while we wait 90 
. Once again, I am happy for all. However all Vermont filers just keep the comments and excitement in regards to approvals more low key if possible ( come on we are all rational adults; 14 days does not compare to 90, and seriously how excited, anxious and nervous can a person really get knowing approval will come so quickly).
It's not cute to show-off. Hey, maybe you lucky Vermont people should open your own forum, you guys can show-off
and brag about who receives the quickest approval. Mybe even takiing wages on ( who will and when will the 3 day NOA2 occur )
Congrats on the Approval!!!
Sorry about the timeline differences between CSC and VSC - it sucks and I can't imagine knowing I'd have a min 3-month wait. However, VSC is not necessarily guaranteed either. I know of two folks on VJ that had their files go missing and waiting for weeks/months. Not to mention depending on which embassy you're going to the wait could be even worse than with the processing centers. Amman, for me best case we'll get an interview 9 months out from receipt in Amman:(
Sorry about the timeline differences between CSC and VSC - it sucks and I can't imagine knowing I'd have a min 3-month wait. However, VSC is not necessarily guaranteed either. I know of two folks on VJ that had their files go missing and waiting for weeks/months. Not to mention depending on which embassy you're going to the wait could be even worse than with the processing centers. Amman, for me best case we'll get an interview 9 months out from receipt in Amman:(
I got our NOA1 in the mail today!!!
Got our NOA1 in the mail today too!! Now I can breathe a little easier
WOOT I woke up this afternoon (I work 11p to 7am) and found my NoA1 on the kitchen table! Woot!
Francesco y Sonia
I129f Mailed 1/24/07
NoA1 2/5/2007
Francesco y Sonia
I129f Mailed 1/24/07
NoA1 2/5/2007
Congrats on the NOA1 guys and gals!!!!!!!
Now, have any January filers received a touch after their NOA1?
Now, have any January filers received a touch after their NOA1?
I got a touch saturday, but i think it was just tech updating servers or something - no touches so far for today.
Of course I'll be checking all day tomorrow. I embarrased to say just how many times I logged in the check today
I know I've got some nerve, but it doesn't hurt to look right?
Of course I'll be checking all day tomorrow. I embarrased to say just how many times I logged in the check today
I know I've got some nerve, but it doesn't hurt to look right?
How do I go about getting emails? I put down my email address on the I129f petition. Do I need to do something else?
Francesco y Sonia
I129f Mailed 1/24/07
NoA1 2/5/2007
Francesco y Sonia
I129f Mailed 1/24/07
NoA1 2/5/2007
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