NOA

[stringers_wench 0]

Does anyone know what the normal average timeframe is to receive the NOA, or to have the checks cashed when you send your AOS to the Chicago Lockbox? My husband is scheduled to fly back to the UK on Halloween, and I really need this letter to show up in my mailbox! It was received on 10/23 by USCIS. I know I am probably getting my hopes up that we will get it in time, but I can't let him leave!!!

[Otto 83]

Does anyone know what the normal average timeframe is to receive the NOA, or to have the checks cashed when you send your AOS to the Chicago Lockbox? My husband is scheduled to fly back to the UK on Halloween, and I really need this letter to show up in my mailbox! It was received on 10/23 by USCIS. I know I am probably getting my hopes up that we will get it in time, but I can't let him leave!!!

Your timeline is blank so will have to assume this is AOS-related... for AOS it's about 11 days on average. There unfortunately seems to be issues with actually getting NOA1's in a timely fashion though, even when they've been issued.

[stringers_wench 0]

what about the checks getting cashed? i've been checking my bank account like a mad woman!

[Otto 83]

what about the checks getting cashed? i've been checking my bank account like a mad woman!

Same thing (delayed posting)..but doesn't seem to affect the processing...

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

Does anyone know what the normal average timeframe is to receive the NOA, or to have the checks cashed when you send your AOS to the Chicago Lockbox? My husband is scheduled to fly back to the UK on Halloween, and I really need this letter to show up in my mailbox! It was received on 10/23 by USCIS. I know I am probably getting my hopes up that we will get it in time, but I can't let him leave!!!

Average time frame for NOA 1 is approx a week, check cashed due to the new electronic versions... check write today can be cashed today.... i filed my I-130, they received my papers on 12th, issued noa 1 on the 17th, they cashed my checks on 20th..so it depends really, I am sure everyone will have the different answers to that.

[seabass 0]

They received mine on 16th and I got my NOAs yesterday. You live near DC too, so delivery time should be about same.

So, it'll probably take about 8 to 9 business days.

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

I really wouldn't stress about this, if I were you. You know that your AOS packet got to USCIS as it was signed for, and I always thought that as soon as it was received, you were in AOS-pending status.

Now you have sent the AOS package your husband MUST NOT LEAVE as this will be taken to mean you have abandoned the application - a worse outcome than a few days between the VWP expiring and the AOS being pending. Even if you have not received the NOA's, I still think he should stay as you know the application got to USCIS and it will be cancelled if he leaves.

Since he came on the VWP, the safest advice is that he should not leave the US until he has GC in hand, as even AP does not absolutely guarantee re-entry. Sit tight and I'm sure you'll get the NOA's soon

[stringers_wench 0]

I really wouldn't stress about this, if I were you. You know that your AOS packet got to USCIS as it was signed for, and I always thought that as soon as it was received, you were in AOS-pending status.

Now you have sent the AOS package your husband MUST NOT LEAVE as this will be taken to mean you have abandoned the application - a worse outcome than a few days between the VWP expiring and the AOS being pending. Even if you have not received the NOA's, I still think he should stay as you know the application got to USCIS and it will be cancelled if he leaves.

Since he came on the VWP, the safest advice is that he should not leave the US until he has GC in hand, as even AP does not absolutely guarantee re-entry. Sit tight and I'm sure you'll get the NOA's soon

i'm just really worried that it will be returned to us for some reason, and he'll be here past his 90 days, and then have to go back. and then if he does have to go back, are they going to ban him from coming back if our package is denied and he returns after the VWP stay has expired? i know that you know what you're talking about, but i'm still really confused, and stressed about this whole situation. i wish we would have known earlier on in his stay that this whole thing could have been done, then it wouldn't have been the very last minute.

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

I really wouldn't stress about this, if I were you. You know that your AOS packet got to USCIS as it was signed for, and I always thought that as soon as it was received, you were in AOS-pending status.

Now you have sent the AOS package your husband MUST NOT LEAVE as this will be taken to mean you have abandoned the application - a worse outcome than a few days between the VWP expiring and the AOS being pending. Even if you have not received the NOA's, I still think he should stay as you know the application got to USCIS and it will be cancelled if he leaves.

Since he came on the VWP, the safest advice is that he should not leave the US until he has GC in hand, as even AP does not absolutely guarantee re-entry. Sit tight and I'm sure you'll get the NOA's soon

i'm just really worried that it will be returned to us for some reason, and he'll be here past his 90 days, and then have to go back. and then if he does have to go back, are they going to ban him from coming back if our package is denied and he returns after the VWP stay has expired? i know that you know what you're talking about, but i'm still really confused, and stressed about this whole situation. i wish we would have known earlier on in his stay that this whole thing could have been done, then it wouldn't have been the very last minute.

I understand how worrying it is! I really don't think it is likely they will just deny you without going through the process and having an interview though (unless there is something really bad in your husband's past, like prior deportation/visa fraud/terrible crimes etc!!) - if they send it back, it's probably because you left something out/paid wrong amount etc, in which case you just correct what was wrong and resend. Yes, ideally you would file before VWP expires, but you have done the best you could and tried. You have proof that you did attempt to file before his VWP ran out. Re-entry bans only start to be inflicted once you get to 6 months or a year of overstay, which is obviously not going to happen to you even if the package is returned to you because you got something wrong. We didn't file for me until 5 months after my VWP ran out (saving up money!) and there are others on here who only filed AOS after being out of status for years. This isn't the ideal thing to do and maybe increases the risk, but you did file in good faith before his VWP ran out.

I know it's hard, but try not to worry too much - I really think that leaving would have worse consequences, as then you guarantee that the AOS will be canceled. You would then have to file for a spousal visa, and your husband may be denied entry on VWP to visit while this is processing, since they'll have a record of two long VWP stays, that you guys are married and that you attempted AOS before. Now you have started on the AOS road, I think it is better to stick with it.

[stringers_wench 0]

I really wouldn't stress about this, if I were you. You know that your AOS packet got to USCIS as it was signed for, and I always thought that as soon as it was received, you were in AOS-pending status.

Now you have sent the AOS package your husband MUST NOT LEAVE as this will be taken to mean you have abandoned the application - a worse outcome than a few days between the VWP expiring and the AOS being pending. Even if you have not received the NOA's, I still think he should stay as you know the application got to USCIS and it will be cancelled if he leaves.

Since he came on the VWP, the safest advice is that he should not leave the US until he has GC in hand, as even AP does not absolutely guarantee re-entry. Sit tight and I'm sure you'll get the NOA's soon

i'm just really worried that it will be returned to us for some reason, and he'll be here past his 90 days, and then have to go back. and then if he does have to go back, are they going to ban him from coming back if our package is denied and he returns after the VWP stay has expired? i know that you know what you're talking about, but i'm still really confused, and stressed about this whole situation. i wish we would have known earlier on in his stay that this whole thing could have been done, then it wouldn't have been the very last minute.

I understand how worrying it is! I really don't think it is likely they will just deny you without going through the process and having an interview though (unless there is something really bad in your husband's past, like prior deportation/visa fraud/terrible crimes etc!!) - if they send it back, it's probably because you left something out/paid wrong amount etc, in which case you just correct what was wrong and resend. Yes, ideally you would file before VWP expires, but you have done the best you could and tried. You have proof that you did attempt to file before his VWP ran out. Re-entry bans only start to be inflicted once you get to 6 months or a year of overstay, which is obviously not going to happen to you even if the package is returned to you because you got something wrong. We didn't file for me until 5 months after my VWP ran out (saving up money!) and there are others on here who only filed AOS after being out of status for years. This isn't the ideal thing to do and maybe increases the risk, but you did file in good faith before his VWP ran out.

I know it's hard, but try not to worry too much - I really think that leaving would have worse consequences, as then you guarantee that the AOS will be canceled. You would then have to file for a spousal visa, and your husband may be denied entry on VWP to visit while this is processing, since they'll have a record of two long VWP stays, that you guys are married and that you attempted AOS before. Now you have started on the AOS road, I think it is better to stick with it.

I’m sure I’ve been a real pain in the butt! Thank you so much for your help. We’ve decided that he’s going to stay. I just really hope that everything works out. I mean, we did everything we were supposed to do, so I think everything should be fine. But there is still a part of me that is really worried that the package will be returned to us for some reason. But I’ll try to calm down! Thanks again, to everyone!

[stringers_wench 0]

I really wouldn't stress about this, if I were you. You know that your AOS packet got to USCIS as it was signed for, and I always thought that as soon as it was received, you were in AOS-pending status.

Now you have sent the AOS package your husband MUST NOT LEAVE as this will be taken to mean you have abandoned the application - a worse outcome than a few days between the VWP expiring and the AOS being pending. Even if you have not received the NOA's, I still think he should stay as you know the application got to USCIS and it will be cancelled if he leaves.

Since he came on the VWP, the safest advice is that he should not leave the US until he has GC in hand, as even AP does not absolutely guarantee re-entry. Sit tight and I'm sure you'll get the NOA's soon

i'm just really worried that it will be returned to us for some reason, and he'll be here past his 90 days, and then have to go back. and then if he does have to go back, are they going to ban him from coming back if our package is denied and he returns after the VWP stay has expired? i know that you know what you're talking about, but i'm still really confused, and stressed about this whole situation. i wish we would have known earlier on in his stay that this whole thing could have been done, then it wouldn't have been the very last minute.

I understand how worrying it is! I really don't think it is likely they will just deny you without going through the process and having an interview though (unless there is something really bad in your husband's past, like prior deportation/visa fraud/terrible crimes etc!!) - if they send it back, it's probably because you left something out/paid wrong amount etc, in which case you just correct what was wrong and resend. Yes, ideally you would file before VWP expires, but you have done the best you could and tried. You have proof that you did attempt to file before his VWP ran out. Re-entry bans only start to be inflicted once you get to 6 months or a year of overstay, which is obviously not going to happen to you even if the package is returned to you because you got something wrong. We didn't file for me until 5 months after my VWP ran out (saving up money!) and there are others on here who only filed AOS after being out of status for years. This isn't the ideal thing to do and maybe increases the risk, but you did file in good faith before his VWP ran out.

I know it's hard, but try not to worry too much - I really think that leaving would have worse consequences, as then you guarantee that the AOS will be canceled. You would then have to file for a spousal visa, and your husband may be denied entry on VWP to visit while this is processing, since they'll have a record of two long VWP stays, that you guys are married and that you attempted AOS before. Now you have started on the AOS road, I think it is better to stick with it.

thanks for all of your help. we've decided that he's going to stay. i'll keep everyone updated on what happens! thanks!!!

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

You're welcome. I'm sure you'll hear something soon. Let us know how you get on and if you have any other questions