Hi Everybody!

I sent out my I-130 packet on 7/19 to the VSC and I got a notice back (the return receipt slip from the USPS) saying that they received it on 7/23. HOWEVER, I have not received an NOA1 and I'm starting to wonder what's going on. I see a lot of people have gotten their NOA1 from VSC within a couple of days of reciept and I'm wondering what's going on with mine. I am probably just being impatient but I would like to get my next packet sent to them ASAP and the longer I wait for the NOA1 the longer the I129F will be getting out. Do I actually have to wait for the NOA1 to send out my I129F?

Thanks for all your help. I'm probably just panicking prematurely here, but when I see over a year wait (and possibly even two or more) ahead of me, I want to get the papers in ASAP. I think every day I lose is probably about 500-100 spaces on the dreaded waiting list in the DR consulate.

Thanks everyone!

~L

Don't panic yet!
The filing fees just went up recently and the Service Centers were probably flooded with applications in July to beat the deadline!

Oh yeah, you're probably right. I didn't even think about that. Thanks so much for your response!

~L

We are STILL waiting for our I130 NOA1...

G, How were you able to check the status without having a receipt number? Is there another way? And do you think that I should wait until I receive something before I send the I129F or just send it? I don't want to screw anything up and I did see on one of the USCIS sites that if you send something before they ask you to, it could delay your case.

The receipt number will be stamped on the back of your check when it gets deposited.
-sjb!

OH thanks so much...LOL, they haven't even cashed the check yet...

Sorry folks if I sound like I have no clue. It's cuz I really don't! LOL...but I'm a fast learner so please be patient with me. Thanks for your help SJB!! Much appreciated!

Dont be sorry... we ALL had no clue at some point in time. We sent off our 1-129 with a copy of our cashed check and a cover letter and a copy of the some online receipt. A few vjers have done this...not sure if it will work but we decided to take our chances.

hope this helps!

A

Thanks G&A!!

The good news is, I recieved my NOA today!! YEA!!!!! I'm going to send out my next packet either tomorrow (our main post office here is open on Sundays) although I know it won't go anywhere tomorrow, but I know it'll be in the pile to go out first thing Monday morning! I'm happy about this...

Thanks everyone for your support! I'm finally moving! I know my road is 10,000 miles and I'm only on mile 1, but it feels good to not still be at mile 0.

Got papers to fill out so I gotta stop typing before this becomes a book!

Congrats! Nice to know the VSC is still there!

Congrats!!!! But...where in the world is mine hahahahaah. Good luck and i hope your journey goes smoothly

Congrats on your start, Suitelady79!

This is not a fast journey -- and very difficult for those quick to panic. I hope you can find equanimity as you proceed.

hi...

what if u dont get ur checks back? anyway to know the receipt number??? i dont usually get my checks back...

thanks......

Your bank should at least provide you with a photocopy of you canceled checks in your monthly statement. Some banks even show you the canceled checks online. If, for some reason, you cannot get to view your canceled check then you will have to wait for your NOA.

Note to self... DON'T Panic!! )

Thanks Novotul!

I checked my bank account online this morning and saw that my check to Homeland Security cleared!!
I went to the bank and they were happy to print out the canceled check for me.
As stated by the veterans on this board, my receipt number, EAC##########, was printed on the back of the check.
I logged onto the USCIS web page with my receipt number and verified that our case was "Current Status: Case received and pending" and that our notice was mailed!

Thanks to VJ for all of the great info to keep our minds at ease!
-sjb!

my first noa1 somehow got lost in the mail...just wait a few weeks and call and they will issue you out a replacement good luck!!!

If only I could consistently practice what I preached to you

Good luck!