No, you won't. Vancouver is uber-efficient. At least I hope so, because I'll likely be going through there too in a few months.

(Used to live there actually, Van, not at the US embassy, so kind of looking forward to a visit, just wish it could be under more leisurely circumstances.)

Go Go April!

~ Eka

I'm an April filer too. Mailed the packet to Nebraska on April 12th. Still haven't received a NOA1, but my check was finally cashed by California May 4, 2007.

My receipt number apparently wasn't on the back of my cashed check, so I haven't been able to set up my account to check my status yet, which I'd like to.

Think I should call and try to get my case number? I'd like to be able to check my status, and again, all I know at this point is my check has been cashed. It's almost been a month now, with absolutely no contact whatsoever.

Good luck to us all!

I'm just thinking about that wonderful moment when Adam takes that first step into our home once he's approved and know that he never HAS to leave me again...sometimes that thought is all that keeps me going when I think of the long road ahead of us.

So here's to all of us getting to that perfect moment as fast as we can!

Michele

Hi Michele,

It's strange that there is no WAC# on the back of the check. You could try calling, but I have a hunch they'll tell you to get an info-pass appointment to go into your local (or not so local) office for the information. I mailed mine to NSC two (2) days before you did, and was able to at least get the case number off of the check. I have not received the NOA1 in the mail yet however, and I guess there are a number of filers who never have as well.

Please keep us posted on the situation though, I'm interested in hearing if the customer service reps are consistant in giving the information over the phone.

Well, I did just call, and was given my WAC# (cool!) and was also told that they didn't receive my application until May 1, 2007 (not so cool). They couldn't give me any solid reason for the delay, but did apologize and say sometimes (and I'm paraphrasing here) applications don't get checked in as fast as usual, and sometimes things get misplaced or missed initially.

My case is through California now, as are loads of other Nebraska or Texas filers. I can't help but think the length of time from when I mailed it (4/12) to when it was officially received (5/1) has to do with that sending files from office to office. It seems to me my 'received' date should be when Nebraska got it, not California. But oh well, I know the received date isn't that big a deal and there's so many different circumstances that are going to effect my unique processing timeline, but it still sucks.

Oh well. I guess I'm just going to chalk it up to my terrible luck. Sheesh, here I was thinking I was a month into the process, when, on record, I'm 10 days into it.

PS - the website says they received my application May 1, 2007 and a letter was sent to me...blah blah. Is that letter the NOA1 I'm awaiting?

I have to say though that the two people I spoke to on the phone were extremely nice and helpful. While I'd obviously advise against calling for daily updates or 'hurry it up' kind of issues, I'm not afraid to call them with concerns about the process I may have now.

So, I guess I'm technically a May filer now...boo.

wow i am glad to hear they were nice to ya...And yes the letter they sent will be your NOA1..good Luck with your Journey!

Hi Michele,

Welcome! Though yeah, you're technically a May filer. So sorry to hear about the delay, but best of luck for the rest of your K1 journey!

Here's to us all!

WOW congrats to all of you who have received your NOA2's.

Still nothing here yet. My estimated time for NOA2 is July 24th.

Wonder why California seems to be so behind. My filing center was Nebraska but they forwarded mine to California.

Maybe they forwarded to many there eh? haha

Finally got my first touch today..

still waiting

My projected date: June 17th (it was may 12th two weeks ago!)

UGH! I got so excited for a second until I saw you were a vermont filer. sigh. Congratulations tho!

sheesssshhhhhhh California service center really sucks.......

Heres my timeline....

Yeah same here,but yeah that was just for a second. Today I have been waiting 41 days so will have a couple of more to go.
But your time is near also,so all we need is a little more patience.

Looks like we have the same timeline! I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of us! My fiance is thinking very positively, he thinks he'll be here in august, just in time to see Dave Mathews Band live!

Well good luck to you guys. I am thinking more late September or even October,worst case even November.
August well to tell you the truth I dont think so

I'm so jealous reading everyone's posts! It's been 28 days since we sent our I-129F package and we haven't get our NOA1

You guys will get there also,some NOA1 go faster than others. I guess you sent the pack certified right?

Yes, and it was received and signed just a few days after we sent it. You're right, we just have to be patient and wait. I'm less concerned now that I know there are other couples here that also sent their packages in April to the NSC and haven't got anything either.

Yeah....he's the optimistic one....I'm just hoping he's here by October so he can come to my mom's wedding.



It'll come through soon. Besides....NOA2 is the more exciting one, and you've already gotten through 28 days!

UUFF I really really hope Justin and I can make it to our dream date for the wedding...october 28
That's our anniversary so it would be so great to get married that same day
one can only hope...

My projected date keeps getting moved back!
Now it's June 23rd!!

I'm totally rooting for ya, Liz.

Yeah my estimated time was moved back also,now is June 11.Well lets see if I get approved by then,that would be great!

my estimated date has moved 3 times it is now July 4th.....I am keeping the faith..Good Luck to everyone!

WTF? Mine is July 17. I want a new estimated time! I know it's not real, but it's like a security blanket...make me feel better...sniffle.

I am waiting on NOA2....

I hope it comes soon.....

Packet 3 arrived for me today.

Before y'all ask, yes these lucky horseshoes comin' out of nowhere do hurt a little.

Still rooting for my fellow April filers though! *does the good luck dance*

WOOT SENT THE PETITON THE 10TH OF APRIL, GOT NOA 2 MAY 16TH =]

Wow another April VSC filer!!!

CONGRATS!!

Woo Hoo thats great..I am so happy for the both of you!

Currently the California Service Center does have a backlog since accepting many I-130 petitions from embassies abroad since enacting the Adam Walsh act.

As of January 22, 2007, consular offices abroad were instructed to cease accepting certain immigrant visa petitions because consular officers lacked the means to perform the required criminal background checks on American citizen petitioners, as required by the Adam Walsh Act.

All lawful permanent residents, and American Citizens resident in the United States or with a permanent address in the United States, must file I-130 petitions at the USCIS Service Center having jurisdiction over their place of residence.

Apparently California Service Center is experiencing the brunt of this and as a result is really backed up.

Based on timeline data, my I-129f may be adjudicated as early as July 23, 2007. Which I think is about a month more than average.

So us CSC filers will be a bit behind. We will be the cheerleaders for those dirty rotten no good early NOA2 getting VSC filers HAHHAHA

Honestly I'm just kidding HAHA. I am very excited for those that are getting their NOA2's early. Just wanted to let everyone know why the CSC is so backedup this is according to Senator Levin's Office.

So patience..... Not much more we can do but wait. As much as it may be frustrating before we know it all of us April filers will be posting our wedding pictures.

Again a big congrats and a hearty cheers to everyone so far who has their NOA2's.

Awwwwwwww why can't they transfer some of the workload to VSC?

WEll, we're starting to see March filers getting their NOA2 already, so that means we're next. My expected adjudication date is still about 100 days from my NOA1, so i think we're still within the average processing time.

I got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo Congrats.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Okay, got that out of my system. *phews* Congratulations! Told ya you'd get it!

I'll never doubt you again, Nini&Bee =)

Ahhh this waiting is driving me nuts,been waiting 50 days today on the day.

HAPPY HAPPY NON-NOA2 TO ME!? TO ME!!
HAPPY HAPPY NON-NOA2...



Note sarcasm....
man I'm feeling so crappy and anxious...Will this wait ever be over!!??
I want our NOA2!

I know, this is absolutely killing me. And it doesn't help that my fiance is in one of the most crime ridden countries on the planet. I won't be surprised if, by the end of this whole process, I'll have a head full of white hair from all the stress!

It's coming guys... but it'll only happen on a day that you're not waiting by the computer..
I was in Pennsylvania for my Fiance's brother's wedding and hanging out with the family and doing last minute wedding planning when my fiance (who was driving up from work) calls my cell and starts freaking out that we got it!

Wooooooooo Hoooooooooooo Got an E-mail today saying that we we approved 5-22-07...GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats you folks! I know you're all walking on cloud nine.
You VSC filers are soooo lucky.

Why couldn't they send some to VSC to share the burden for CSC?

I know...I'm so happy that there are April VSC who have gotten their NOA2 already, but it sure sucks when we CSC filers know we have at least another month before we'll even see any touches. Why oh why is this process so unfair and lopsided?

I've been complaining a lot about it lately, and I'm really sorry to all of you who've had to read my complaints, but the waiting has just really gotten to me recently. I'm trying to study for the bar exam, my grandfather just went into the hospital, My fiance's friend was recently murdered by a group of thugs; it's all just getting to me. We just want to be together!

Sorry everyone, I'll pull myself out of this funk as soon as possible!

I'm sorry Quinn..
I hope things turn around and that NOA2 comes along too!

Thanks Liz...i think occasionally i just need to vent.


I went to the gym and I feel much better now, Ha!

*big hugs to Quinn* Feel better soon!

thanks guys. This is why VJ is so awesome. You all know what's going on and you're there when someone needs you.

oo, double post, sorry!

I know it's a little early for this, but with the rate of approvals for March filers......is anyone else compulsively checking the USCIS website everyday in the futile hope that we CSC filers will get lucky?

Oh my my my, you read my mind, Quinn! I was just gonna post that I'm so happy that CSC is churning out approvals for March filers already!!

And it's gonna be June real soon, so I really really hope it's gonna be our time soon!!