Chicago lockbox is ROLLING ALONG NOW!! WOO HOO!!

[Leedah 22]

Yeah, I called today with my hubby on the phone (imagine patching a 3-way cellphone call through West Africa, here..and wherever USCIS is routing their calls). lol.

Anyway, I promptly asked to be transferred to an officer.

This guy gets on the phone with a "whadda ya want..i'm busy doing nothing" tone of voice..

I tell him that I was entered into the system (according to the website) and I was trying to get my receipt number.

He asked for my name. I proceed to spell it out for him using phonetic letters (a for apple).

He cuts me off to tell me "WHAT IS YOUR NAME!!?!"

I tell him.

Then he says "Spell it".

(You NITWIT!! I DID IN THE FIRST PLACE!!

He casually says "Your not in the system...have you waited the required 90 days to receive it???!!??"

I'm thinking "what is the deal with this 90 day #######? Do they just get a rise out of simply SAYING the words 90 DAYS?!?

I tell him when I filed, that the WEBSITE SAID they were PROCESSING applications and my date was already past,....so I SHOULD be in the system by now.

He proceeds to tell me that the website has conflicting information.

I say " so what happens to my petition if it's not in the system? It said that apps were scanned in and receipts were being sent out. If the website says it is past my app, then my app should be already in the system,...RIGHT?!?".

Bored Officer "I didn't SAY THAT!!!".

Me "So, what happened to my application? This is not right. "

Pissed By The Moment Bored Officer "I guess you will just have to wait the 90 days. I don't know".

At this point, I was MADDER than a female prostitute at a gay mens convention!!!

This guy was so syrupy snide that I had to hang up, collect myself and explain the "Strange American System" to my husband. He can't understand why everything is so bureaucratic. Frankly, even I couldn't explain it and I can debate just about ANYTHING and put a reason on it.

So folks, this is an actual conversation from USCIS. Love it or leave.

Leedah

Now,...

Back to your regularly scheduled Seinfeld Re-Run.

[drbilldc 0]

Yeah, I called today with my hubby on the phone (imagine patching a 3-way cellphone call through West Africa, here..and wherever USCIS is routing their calls). lol.

Anyway, I promptly asked to be transferred to an officer.

This guy gets on the phone with a "whadda ya want..i'm busy doing nothing" tone of voice..

I tell him that I was entered into the system (according to the website) and I was trying to get my receipt number.

He asked for my name. I proceed to spell it out for him using phonetic letters (a for apple).

He cuts me off to tell me "WHAT IS YOUR NAME!!?!"

I tell him.

Then he says "Spell it".

(You NITWIT!! I DID IN THE FIRST PLACE!!

He casually says "Your not in the system...have you waited the required 90 days to receive it???!!??"

I'm thinking "what is the deal with this 90 day #######? Do they just get a rise out of simply SAYING the words 90 DAYS?!?

I tell him when I filed, that the WEBSITE SAID they were PROCESSING applications and my date was already past,....so I SHOULD be in the system by now.

He proceeds to tell me that the website has conflicting information.

I say " so what happens to my petition if it's not in the system? It said that apps were scanned in and receipts were being sent out. If the website says it is past my app, then my app should be already in the system,...RIGHT?!?".

Bored Officer "I didn't SAY THAT!!!".

Me "So, what happened to my application? This is not right. "

Pissed By The Moment Bored Officer "I guess you will just have to wait the 90 days. I don't know".

At this point, I was MADDER than a female prostitute at a gay mens convention!!!

This guy was so syrupy snide that I had to hang up, collect myself and explain the "Strange American System" to my husband. He can't understand why everything is so bureaucratic. Frankly, even I couldn't explain it and I can debate just about ANYTHING and put a reason on it.

So folks, this is an actual conversation from USCIS. Love it or leave.

Leedah

Now,...

Back to your regularly scheduled Seinfeld Re-Run.

Ok Peeps, for what it is worth i spoke to my attorney today, she states that some of her cases are not even getting NOA's and the first response she has been getting is the actually approval, without the receipt.

Dr. Bill

[SusieK 3]

Yeah, I called today with my hubby on the phone (imagine patching a 3-way cellphone call through West Africa, here..and wherever USCIS is routing their calls). lol.

Anyway, I promptly asked to be transferred to an officer.

This guy gets on the phone with a "whadda ya want..i'm busy doing nothing" tone of voice..

I tell him that I was entered into the system (according to the website) and I was trying to get my receipt number.

He asked for my name. I proceed to spell it out for him using phonetic letters (a for apple).

He cuts me off to tell me "WHAT IS YOUR NAME!!?!"

I tell him.

Then he says "Spell it".

(You NITWIT!! I DID IN THE FIRST PLACE!!

He casually says "Your not in the system...have you waited the required 90 days to receive it???!!??"

I'm thinking "what is the deal with this 90 day #######? Do they just get a rise out of simply SAYING the words 90 DAYS?!?

I tell him when I filed, that the WEBSITE SAID they were PROCESSING applications and my date was already past,....so I SHOULD be in the system by now.

He proceeds to tell me that the website has conflicting information.

I say " so what happens to my petition if it's not in the system? It said that apps were scanned in and receipts were being sent out. If the website says it is past my app, then my app should be already in the system,...RIGHT?!?".

Bored Officer "I didn't SAY THAT!!!".

Me "So, what happened to my application? This is not right. "

Pissed By The Moment Bored Officer "I guess you will just have to wait the 90 days. I don't know".

At this point, I was MADDER than a female prostitute at a gay mens convention!!!

This guy was so syrupy snide that I had to hang up, collect myself and explain the "Strange American System" to my husband. He can't understand why everything is so bureaucratic. Frankly, even I couldn't explain it and I can debate just about ANYTHING and put a reason on it.

So folks, this is an actual conversation from USCIS. Love it or leave.

Leedah

Now,...

Back to your regularly scheduled Seinfeld Re-Run.

OMG spit me coffee out at the compute screen AGAIN - but so believe this story-

Good Luck with these peeps, sighs

[drbilldc 0]

Yeah, I called today with my hubby on the phone (imagine patching a 3-way cellphone call through West Africa, here..and wherever USCIS is routing their calls). lol.

Anyway, I promptly asked to be transferred to an officer.

This guy gets on the phone with a "whadda ya want..i'm busy doing nothing" tone of voice..

I tell him that I was entered into the system (according to the website) and I was trying to get my receipt number.

He asked for my name. I proceed to spell it out for him using phonetic letters (a for apple).

He cuts me off to tell me "WHAT IS YOUR NAME!!?!"

I tell him.

Then he says "Spell it".

(You NITWIT!! I DID IN THE FIRST PLACE!!

He casually says "Your not in the system...have you waited the required 90 days to receive it???!!??"

I'm thinking "what is the deal with this 90 day #######? Do they just get a rise out of simply SAYING the words 90 DAYS?!?

I tell him when I filed, that the WEBSITE SAID they were PROCESSING applications and my date was already past,....so I SHOULD be in the system by now.

He proceeds to tell me that the website has conflicting information.

I say " so what happens to my petition if it's not in the system? It said that apps were scanned in and receipts were being sent out. If the website says it is past my app, then my app should be already in the system,...RIGHT?!?".

Bored Officer "I didn't SAY THAT!!!".

Me "So, what happened to my application? This is not right. "

Pissed By The Moment Bored Officer "I guess you will just have to wait the 90 days. I don't know".

At this point, I was MADDER than a female prostitute at a gay mens convention!!!

This guy was so syrupy snide that I had to hang up, collect myself and explain the "Strange American System" to my husband. He can't understand why everything is so bureaucratic. Frankly, even I couldn't explain it and I can debate just about ANYTHING and put a reason on it.

So folks, this is an actual conversation from USCIS. Love it or leave.

Leedah

Now,...

Back to your regularly scheduled Seinfeld Re-Run.

OMG spit me coffee out at the compute screen AGAIN - but so believe this story-

Good Luck with these peeps, sighs

yeah i have gone through a couple monitors myself sitting here, and the "official journey" didn't start until November for me. the guys at best buy will get to know me well buying monitors. viva la geek squad!!!

so this begs the question, if this is true, we are left to limbo for 6 months until approval? that is cruel and unusual punishment!!!

Dr. Bill

[drbilldc 0]

Yeah, I called today with my hubby on the phone (imagine patching a 3-way cellphone call through West Africa, here..and wherever USCIS is routing their calls). lol.

Anyway, I promptly asked to be transferred to an officer.

This guy gets on the phone with a "whadda ya want..i'm busy doing nothing" tone of voice..

I tell him that I was entered into the system (according to the website) and I was trying to get my receipt number.

He asked for my name. I proceed to spell it out for him using phonetic letters (a for apple).

He cuts me off to tell me "WHAT IS YOUR NAME!!?!"

I tell him.

Then he says "Spell it".

(You NITWIT!! I DID IN THE FIRST PLACE!!

casually says "Your not in the system...have you waited the required 90 days to receive it???!!??"

I'm thinking "what is the deal with this 90 day #######? Do they just get a rise out of simply SAYING the words 90 DAYS?!?

I tell him when I filed, that the WEBSITE SAID they were PROCESSING applications and my date was already past,....so I SHOULD be in the system by now.

He proceeds to tell me that the website has conflicting information.

I say " so what happens to my petition if it's not in the system? It said that apps were scanned in and receipts were being sent out. If the website says it is past my app, then my app should be already in the system,...RIGHT?!?".

Bored Officer "I didn't SAY THAT!!!".

Me "So, what happened to my application? This is not right. "

Pissed By The Moment Bored Officer "I guess you will just have to wait the 90 days. I don't know".

At this point, I was MADDER than a female prostitute at a gay mens convention!!!

This guy was so syrupy snide that I had to hang up, collect myself and explain the "Strange American System" to my husband. He can't understand why everything is so bureaucratic. Frankly, even I couldn't explain it and I can debate just about ANYTHING and put a reason on it.

So folks, this is an actual conversation from USCIS. Love it or leave.

Leedah

Now,...

Back to your regularly scheduled Seinfeld Re-Run.

OMG spit me coffee out at the compute screen AGAIN - but so believe this story-

Good Luck with these peeps, sighs

yeah i have gone through a couple monitors myself sitting here, and the "official journey" didn't start until November for me. the guys at best buy will get to know me well buying monitors. viva la geek squad!!!

so this begs the question, if this is true, we are left to limbo for 6 months until approval? that is cruel and unusual punishment!!!

Dr. Bill

observation,pontification, side note: This may be why we are seeing RANDOM receipts for some people and hearing nothing for others for the exact same filing dates.

Dr. Bill

[SusieK 3]

Yeah, I called today with my hubby on the phone (imagine patching a 3-way cellphone call through West Africa, here..and wherever USCIS is routing their calls). lol.

Anyway, I promptly asked to be transferred to an officer.

This guy gets on the phone with a "whadda ya want..i'm busy doing nothing" tone of voice..

I tell him that I was entered into the system (according to the website) and I was trying to get my receipt number.

He asked for my name. I proceed to spell it out for him using phonetic letters (a for apple).

He cuts me off to tell me "WHAT IS YOUR NAME!!?!"

I tell him.

Then he says "Spell it".

(You NITWIT!! I DID IN THE FIRST PLACE!!

casually says "Your not in the system...have you waited the required 90 days to receive it???!!??"

I'm thinking "what is the deal with this 90 day #######? Do they just get a rise out of simply SAYING the words 90 DAYS?!?

I tell him when I filed, that the WEBSITE SAID they were PROCESSING applications and my date was already past,....so I SHOULD be in the system by now.

He proceeds to tell me that the website has conflicting information.

I say " so what happens to my petition if it's not in the system? It said that apps were scanned in and receipts were being sent out. If the website says it is past my app, then my app should be already in the system,...RIGHT?!?".

Bored Officer "I didn't SAY THAT!!!".

Me "So, what happened to my application? This is not right. "

Pissed By The Moment Bored Officer "I guess you will just have to wait the 90 days. I don't know".

At this point, I was MADDER than a female prostitute at a gay mens convention!!!

This guy was so syrupy snide that I had to hang up, collect myself and explain the "Strange American System" to my husband. He can't understand why everything is so bureaucratic. Frankly, even I couldn't explain it and I can debate just about ANYTHING and put a reason on it.

So folks, this is an actual conversation from USCIS. Love it or leave.

Leedah

Now,...

Back to your regularly scheduled Seinfeld Re-Run.

OMG spit me coffee out at the compute screen AGAIN - but so believe this story-

Good Luck with these peeps, sighs

yeah i have gone through a couple monitors myself sitting here, and the "official journey" didn't start until November for me. the guys at best buy will get to know me well buying monitors. viva la geek squad!!!

so this begs the question, if this is true, we are left to limbo for 6 months until approval? that is cruel and unusual punishment!!!

Dr. Bill

observation,pontification, side note: This may be why we are seeing RANDOM receipts for some people and hearing nothing for others for the exact same filing dates.

Dr. Bill

OMG LOL JUST GOT BACK FROM BEST BUY WITH HUGE PLASMA 52" so that i can put it on the wall and miss with the coffee.......

yes random is current with them, and that is all that is current....

Susie

[Edward&Denise 0]

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/31/08)

Form Number Date Received

I-130 12/24/2007

Hi all,just joined a December filer-looks like its just been updated!!

[Justin and Masako 0]

Chicago Lockbox (as of 1/31/08)

Form Number Date Received

I-130 12/24/2007

Hi all,just joined a December filer-looks like its just been updated!!

Yay! Thats the date I mailed it, just two more days and mine should be entered!

[Leedah 22]

yeah, believe that if you want to.

Just because the website said one thing doesn't mean we are actually in the system.

Trust me, I have been around and around with these folks.

Anyway, maybe you will get lucky and be entered "randomly". That seems to be the best option nowadays.

Leedah

[Justin and Masako 0]

Leedah, still its something.

Chicago Lockbox (as of 2/1/08)

Form Number Date Received

I-130 12/27/2007

All Other Forms Current

[Leedah 22]

My check was cashed Feb. 2, 2008.

Called USCIS today, still not in system yet.

Checking back in a few days.

I'll let you all know what happens.

Leedah

[Ilya R. 0]

Thats the date I mailed! And my check wasnt cashed yet!

Im about to walk to Illinois and get some info!

[Ilya R. 0]

wooohooo my check was cashed the 4th!

Now what?

[Uncle Wally 2]

(repost from another thread)

On this link, I see that as of 2/1, Chicago had "completed initial data entry and issued receipt notices" for I-130 petitions received up to 12/27:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Does this mean that in theory, if they got your I-130 in the mail on 12/27 you should be receiving your NOA1 shortly?

[Leedah 22]

I received my NOA1 today (Feb.5, 2008).

My envelope showed it was mailed out Jan.31, 2008.

Also, for everyone wondering, I got sent to Vermont Service Center from the Chicago Lockbox. I'm in Georgia.

Also, they have a received date of Dec.11, 2007 (the date they received it at the lockbox) and Jan.31, 2008 as the notice date (I assume the date it was entered in the system).

Hope this helps everyone.

I am going to send off my I-129F tomorrow (hey, it's free,...why not. lol)