Yes, this is the latest update. So if the Chicago Lockbox is so up to date through 8/20/2007, where is my NOA1 which was received by them on August 14??????????????????????? This is bull.

Yes, this is the latest update. So if the Chicago Lockbox is so up to date through 8/20/2007, where is my NOA1 which was received by them on August 14??????????????????????? This is bull.
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Yes, right, I missed that. I guess this is a progress. Though not for us yet. May be NOA1 are coming in a mail for some folks?

Dod, I am so confused on this Chicago Lockbox, as it says August 20th ok, but is that the date they received or the date the service centers received? Vague information, and have heard from alot of different sides on this that some applications were not transferred to Chicago and stayed at their service center. No information that is concrete here, so I cant believe anything that I am seeing....you can try to call USCIS next week to see if you are in the system but ya know thats a coin flip on accurate information, not being in the system, but getting correct information.

Happy Holidays even tho they are so rough for many of us right now, but just hang on...what else can we do but wait, I would wish for an I-129f entry into the system but as you can tell neither of my applications nor a few other mates here have either one entered from August or September forward. Confusing yes, expected yes.

I am waiting till second week January and then will probably refile the the I-129f if nothing shows up. When I see K1's I-129's being entered in three days and receipts sent, grrrrrrr....not at them, but at the system. Just seems if your application is a spousal visa then there is a red flag to hold back for future development. JUST WRONG!!!!

One thing that I got a kick out of was another VJ member saying to me on the phone, why can the IRS (oh yes them lol) process into the system millions of applications received on April 15th and yet, USCIS has to relie on outside contractors (ok maybe this is good now) to get the job done. Again piss poor management and not thinking ahead of supply and demand. Raise rates yeah go for it USCIS, but expect to have a line of applications flood your system, and if you are not ready for this, then wait on the fee raising until you can handle it.

and tosses USCIS some more VISINE FOR THEIR COFFEE!!!!!

The K-1's are getting their NOA-1s, but as far as I can tell, the K-3 NOA-1s are being held up same as the I-130s. Since the CR-1/IR-1 visa seems to be a better deal and the I-130 will be put on hold as soon as the K-3 begins processing, doesn't seem to make much sense to file for the K-3 after waiting months for the I-130's NOA-1, imo.

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Hi,

I have filed my I-130 to NSC on 11/8/07 and recieved on 11/13/07 according to USPS. I have not heard anything either and my check has not yet cashed. I am a US citizen filing for my husband in China. Normally it ususally takes a few weeks before we will get notice from them, but now is over a month. What makes me upset is that the USCIS weekly updates give you no information. They always say all forms current. How can they be current and I have not recieved nothing from them??? I've called the customer service line many many times trying to figure out what happened to my applications, but all they said is that Nebraska didn't say they fwd'd their applications like the other service centers. I questioned how did she know, she just said that's what it say on the weekly updates. I almost fainted. They cannot give me any additional information other than what I can see myself too. Please someone give me some advices what is happening to our applications now!! thank you very much

Nebraska doesn't process I-130s and never has. The forms tell you to mail it there depending on which state you live in, but Nebraska would, before last week anyway, forward the application to either California or Vermont, depending upon what state you lived in. Now, Nebraska should be forwarding your application to the Chicago Lockbox which will do the initial data entry. Then the application will be forwarded from Chicago to either California or Vermont. People who submitted I-130s in August are still waiting on there receipt, so get in line.

As of now, USCIS has not stated if Chicago will be cashing the checks and issuing the NOA-1s or if California or Vermont will be doing the deed after they receive the files back from Chicago. Anyone's guess is good.

i called USCIS last friday and the lady told me to call on april to see if theres an Status Update!
I was like What the ...........

I hang up the phone and i took a really good breath! And said i never gonna call again to that number!

So to ignore that call, i bought my airline ticket and im gonna give a surprise to my wife!

OK we got one through for late July well actually August 1st...weeeee.and guess where the NOA1 came from.....CHICAGO LAND....weeeeeee...Santa has arrived.

Happy Holidays

OK we got one through for late July well actually August 1st...weeeee.and guess where the NOA1 came from.....CHICAGO LAND....weeeeeee...Santa has arrived.

Happy Holidays
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Susiek, where did you find that info?

Nevermind! I found it. This the best Christmas present I got so far, even though it is just news that Chicago box where our applications are actually issuing NOA1.
Good luck everyone and Merry Christmas! Hope the line for October and November filers won't be too long!


Here is the guy's post:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...4759&st=195


10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC

Hoped everybody had great Holidays!!!! I am posting a USCIS update for December 28th. They put down that Chicago box has processed up until August 20th, however smb who filed on Sept 9th has already recieved his NOA1. So I am thinking we are going to be getting ours soon. October filers as soon as you start getting them, pz post!!!


As of December 28, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:
California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130* 8/30/2007

All Other Forms Current

*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry.


Nebraska Service Center

Form Number Date Received

All Forms Current


Texas Service Center

Form Number Date Received

N-400 10/29/2007
All Other Forms Current


Vermont Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130* 7/29/2007
N-400 11/27/2007
All Other Forms Current

*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry.


Chicago Lockbox

Form Number Date Received

I-130 8/20/2007

All Other Forms Current

10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC

also VJ member lucka received his NOA1 for his I129F that was Sent on 2007-11-05
NOA1 Date 2007-12-26

Milton y Claudia, NOA1 for I-128f come way faster than for I-130.





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Horey! They got up to Sept. 24th. So next week we are going to get our NOA1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


As of December 31, 2007, USCIS has completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices for applications and petitions received on or before the dates indicated:
California Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130* 8/30/2007

All Other Forms Current

*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry.


Nebraska Service Center

Form Number Date Received

All Forms Current


Texas Service Center

Form Number Date Received

N-400 12/7/2007
All Other Forms Current


Vermont Service Center

Form Number Date Received

I-130* 7/29/2007
N-400 12/4/2007
All Other Forms Current

*All I-130s received after the indicated date have been forwarded to USCIS Chicago Lockbox for data entry.


Chicago Lockbox

Form Number Date Received

I-130 9/24/2007

All Other Forms Current

10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC

I filed the I-130 to the Nebraska Center on October 24.
Is it true that these aren't being handled in Nebraska but are being transferred?

Is it possible to just go back to my husband's country and file there? Or is it too late because I've already filed here?

Thank you!!

Jenni

update
Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/7/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/9/2007

All Other Forms Current

they are on october now

HI all and Happy New Year-

Yes thats what the site says however still many August and September filers still waiting for their NOA1's go figure but good luck on your journey...

Cheers

I can't wait to hear about someone from October who has had their NOA1 - especially someone who filed originally to Vermont as I think those are coming through still a bit behind those filed originally to CSC. Probably because when they all went to Chicago Vermont was a month behind California.

Who is going to be the first October filer with an NOA1!

Met too, very much so. We filed originally on Oct. 1st, but were asked for more stuff, so the date Nebraska got it all would probably be Oct. 17th???? Anyway. I am so stressed out and frustrated with a process that have a problem falling asleep lately. We are trying to decide whether my hubby should come see me this summer. I have still hope that we are be done with the immigration process by October 2008.

10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC

Hooray
New Update

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/8/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/10/2007

All Other Forms Current

New Update

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/9/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/12/2007

All Other Forms Current

BUT WHERE THE *((**&& ARE THOS NOA 'S PLEASE POST THEM AS YOU RECIEVE THEM

who the ****^$&(% knows hun, cause look at the August filers, if they are so up to date, where are their NOA1's - this is a total crock that they are posting such erroneous information on their website, we all know it holds no water, but this is plain wrong to do to people in having them believe they are next in line when August and September are still pending.

That is what I wonder about too, SusieK. If there are up to mid October where are h..ll our NOA1?


10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC


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I found an October filer with a NOA-1!! I reviewed the time lines and voila!

Delicia, I don't know whether to be happy about it or start crying (worrying if our application got lost). Did they just skipped all applications filed between Oct 1st and 15th Just kidding, but scarry stuff nevertheless.



10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC

new Update in 10/18/2008 form Chicago lockbox .......... now most likely the mailing department is delayed ....

I am assuming their is a department that scans all the information into a database then a mailing department that prints the NOA’a , package and mail them. Them timeline is probably showing when it in the database.

So now …. If today’s information 10/18 went to the database on January 11th by the time it get mailed it will be 1/13th 5-7 day delivery should start seeing my January 18th

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Hi there,
I filed my I-130 October 15th and still have not recieved my NOA1 yet and I filed useing a catholic socal service and she told me with the delay that it could take up to 12-15 weeks before i could get one and I see on the uscis update on ours which was sent to chicago lock box they have done up to 10-18-07 as of yesterday do i am hoping that next week to get our NOA1 , This process is crazy this is my 2nd time around because the 1st time we did the I-129f and got no where, so heres hoping for all us that we all here news soon and 2008 is a great year for us to be reunited with those we love so very much! everyone have a great weekend.
Carolyn

Another Update
Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/11/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/22/2007

All Other Forms Current

this wee Jan 13-18 we should see something

I hope you are right. Has anybody's check been cashed? October filers?

10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC

CSC received our application on 10/9/2007. Chicago supposedly processed that last Monday but so far the check hasn't been cashed. We will give it until the end of the week before pursing matters with the USCIS. It is concerning that there are still several late September filers who haven't yet received their NOA1s. I got quite excited last week when I saw Chicago had processed applications on our date but as each day passes I am now getting more worried whether we will ever see a NOA1.

I'm home today so I thought it was a good opportunity to contact USCIS and inquire about my I-130 and its missing NOA-1. I got transferred to the second stage customer service rep who obliged me with a name check in their system and found that I wasn't in it (no kidding, you say!)

I asked about the Chicago Lockbox processing and he advised that although the website is listing processing up through Oct 22, 2007, it does not mean that ALL applications prior to that date have had their initial data input completed.

Unfortunately, this rep I spoke with had a very thick accent and I was struggling to communicate with him at any level, so I decided not to pursue it any further. I will try again towards the end of the week and perhaps I will get someone I can understand.

good info Delicia!

i got my NOA1 today .... CSC got mine on the Oct 13th... mailed on the 10th. date on the NOA1 is January11th 2008 .. PLEASE add me to the List ......


and does anybody know ...if they started to put information into the system

thank you

OMG WAY TO GO UUUUUU>>>>>>>>>>>>>

No hun nothing yet in the system probably not till the end of the month as I have heard.

Cheers

and my NOA1 is in the system .... WOW NOW I AM REALLY SURPRISED I ENTER MY CASE NUMBER in CASE STATUS ONLINE and its their ........

still ROOM FOR MIRACLES ....

Way to go Anish and Lijy. Hope they will keep on coming.

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/14/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/25/2007

All Other Forms Current


10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC


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Hun,

So happy for you omg ya git lmao.......too funny@@@but smiling for you........

Susie

Time to update your timeline

I am totally frustrated,I mailed mine September 24th,texas recieved on sept.27th,as of yet,nothing,no check cashed,no NOA1,I get different answers from USCIS each time i call.
according to their website they are on Oct 22.I too , was getting very excited when the chicago lockbox was posting almost everyday their progress,only to be let down even more.
Is this torture or what? unbeleivable.

Hope you get answer soon!

Again Update


Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/14/08)
Form Number Date Received

I-130 10/25/2007

All Other Forms Current

I just got my NOA1 yesterday (01/14/07). I filed in october 2007. So there's hope for the rest of you October filers.

check is cashed! yippee! unfortunately i'm on tour and can't get mail until Feb 5 but, that's shurely a good thing to have it cashed at last!!

Oct 2, date of filing.


Rhiannon

Congratulations! A lot of us who received NOA1 at the end of DecemBer 2007 are still not aBle to check our status online, still not in the USCIS system yet.

Hi cala79, are you aBle to check your case online using the receipt numBer on your NOA1?

Congratulations to those of you have just received your NOA1s or checks cashed.

Unfortunately for us it has been a roller coaster ride the past 24 hours.

Yesterday Kim opened her mailbox to find a big envelope from USCIS. She thought it was a bit big for a NOA1 and on opening it turned out to be a rejection letter. In her excitement back in October she had mistakenly dated the check October 2008 so they rejected the application.

It has gone back in the post today with a correctly dated check and a letter requesting that they honor the original filing date. Hopefully they will look favorably on us and we can stay as October filers. When I first read Kim's email I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Having waited 3 months for the NOA1 and then to be hit by this. Even if we end up at the back of the queue and become January filers I will eventually get that elusive green card. In the mean time back to watching the NFL playoffs on Channel Five.

Sighs

Received NOA1 in mail today! Check was cashed earlier in the day. Our I-130 was sent on 10-10-07 and received at VSC on 10-12-07. The date on our NOA is 1-11-08. I checked the USCIS "Case Status Online" and we still are not in the system. All-in-all a good day. Thanks to the Lockbox folks for making up 3 months worth of backlog in 2 weeks.

Horrrreeeeeeeeey!!! Congratulations to everybody! Cross your fingures for the rest of us who is still waiting.....


10/20/2005 Married in city court
08/12/2006 Married in church
08/27/2006 Left for Russia to fullfill 2 year stay home requirement
10/01/2007 Filed I-130 with NSC
10/05/2007 were asked for additional paperwork
10/15/2007 sent them to NSC


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