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Sorry for this dumb question. I am sure everyone understands this except me.

I see peoples timelines mentioning "touches".

What does this mean?

I don't think my petition has been "touched", but how would I know.

Our Timeline

10.13.08 - Engaged!

11.25.08 - I-129F mailed

12.02.08 - Check cashed

12.05.08 - NOA1 received

03.17.09 - Received Email stating that I-129F Petition is approved (NOA2)

03.21.09 - Received NOA2 in the mail

03.26.09 - Received letter from NVC stating that they received and approved the I-129F Petition

04.01.09 - Packet 3 Received

04.06.09 - Packet 3 Sent

06.04.09 - Packet 4 Received

06.29.09 - Interview Date

07.01.09 - K1 VISA RECEIVED!!!

07.25.09 - POE - JFK

09.12.09 - Wedding!

09.21.09 - AOS,EAD,AP mailed

09.30.09 - Check cashed

10.05.09 - NOA1 received (AOS,EAD,AP)

10.26.09 - Received Notice of Transfer (AOS transfered to CSC)

10.28.09 - Biometrics Appointment

11.02.09 - AP Received

11.09.09 - EAD Received

11.12.09 - SSN Application accepted at SSA office

12.01.09 - AOS NOA2 Received (Approved - Welcome to U.S.A.)

12.04.09 - Green Card received in mail (Permanent Resident Card)

12.15.09 - Social Security Card received (with work authorization condition)

08.26.11 - I-751 Mailed

09.04.11 - NOA received

06.04.12 - I-751 Approved

06.14.12 - GC Received

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YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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Read the pinned topic at the top of this forum please:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=300

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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kcoyclay1 Proficient

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Jamaica
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Sorry for this dumb question. I am sure everyone understands this except me.

I see peoples timelines mentioning "touches".

What does this mean?

I don't think my petition has been "touched", but how would I know.

That's not a dumb question but a good question. It is when an adjudicator physically touches your file and it is being processed. We get emails when we register on the USCIS site and that's when we know our case is being "touched". Look in the FAQ and you will see more descriptions okay?

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STANLEY & KAREN
01/15/2009 - Fedex I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, G-325A
01/20/2009 - Received in mail-room and signed for by J CHYBA
01/28/2009 - Checks cashed by Homeland Security
02/02/2009 - Received in mail 3 pcs of NOA1 one each for I-485, I-130, I-765 dated 01/28/2009
02/03/2009 - Received email RFE. What did I not send now, whew!
02/09/2009 - Received mails for initial evidence and Biometric appointment (02/19/2009); mailed evidence
02/19/2009 - biometrics done - in a out in 45 minutes
03/14/2009 - Receive NOA2 dated 03/10/2009. AOS interview April 29, 2009
03/18/2009 - Touched. EAD Card production ordered
03/25/2009 - Touched. EAD approval sent
03/27/2009 - EAD card received in the mail; applied for SS# immediately (office is across the street from my home)
04/02/2009 - Received SS# in the mail
04/29/2009 - Interviewed. I- 130 approved, I-485 pending IO's review
05/05/2009 - Received NOA2. Welcome letter for Permanent Residency. I-130 and I-485 approved 04/30/2009
05/08/2009 - Touched. I-485 approval letter sent
05/11/2009 - GC received in the mail. Expires 2019
05/11/2009 - Applied to remove restrictions on my SS Card
05/18/2009 - Received unrestricted SS card
10/13/2009 - My darling husband of 2 yrs 5 months 3 weeks 3 days passed away :(

Naturalization Process (5 Yrs Later) :goofy:

Mar 28, 2014 - Mailed N-400
Apr 08, 2014 - Check cashed
Apr 09, 2014 - Receive Notice letter Priority date April 3, 2014
Apr 11, 2014 - Touched - Email - Biometrics letter mailed
May 08, 2014 - Biometrics done
May 12, 2014 - Touched - Email - In line for interview scheduling
July 12, 2014 - Pre-interview letter (Yellow letter) received in mail
Aug 20, 2014 - Touched - Email - Interview scheduled
Aug 25, 2014 - Interview scheduled for Sept. 24, 2014
Sept 24, 2014 - Passed interview
Oct 06, 2014 - Touched - Email - In oath scheduling que
Oct 08, 2014 - Touched - Text - Oath ceremony scheduled
Oct 14, 2014 - Received letter - Oath ceremony Oct 28, 2014
Oct 28, 2014 - I AM A US CITIZEN! :joy: :joy: :joy:
Nov 12, 2014 - Updated my status from permanent resident to citizen at Social Security
Nov 14, 2014 - Applied for US passport
Nov 29, 2014 - Received US passport book
Dec 01, 2014 - Received Passport card
Dec 04, 2014 - Received Naturalization Certificate

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KayCee

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KimandRuss Experienced

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Just to clarify... A "touch" does not necessarily mean your petition is being processed. It simply means that it has been scanned. It could have simply been moved from onen location to another. Adjuticator's are not all created equally... some people will go without a 'scan' for the entire process and some are touched repeatedly.

It can mean anything ...or nothing.

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Japan
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@KimAndRuss & @kcoyclay1

Thanks!

Our Timeline

10.13.08 - Engaged!

11.25.08 - I-129F mailed

12.02.08 - Check cashed

12.05.08 - NOA1 received

03.17.09 - Received Email stating that I-129F Petition is approved (NOA2)

03.21.09 - Received NOA2 in the mail

03.26.09 - Received letter from NVC stating that they received and approved the I-129F Petition

04.01.09 - Packet 3 Received

04.06.09 - Packet 3 Sent

06.04.09 - Packet 4 Received

06.29.09 - Interview Date

07.01.09 - K1 VISA RECEIVED!!!

07.25.09 - POE - JFK

09.12.09 - Wedding!

09.21.09 - AOS,EAD,AP mailed

09.30.09 - Check cashed

10.05.09 - NOA1 received (AOS,EAD,AP)

10.26.09 - Received Notice of Transfer (AOS transfered to CSC)

10.28.09 - Biometrics Appointment

11.02.09 - AP Received

11.09.09 - EAD Received

11.12.09 - SSN Application accepted at SSA office

12.01.09 - AOS NOA2 Received (Approved - Welcome to U.S.A.)

12.04.09 - Green Card received in mail (Permanent Resident Card)

12.15.09 - Social Security Card received (with work authorization condition)

08.26.11 - I-751 Mailed

09.04.11 - NOA received

06.04.12 - I-751 Approved

06.14.12 - GC Received

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Gary and Alla Grand Master

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Sorry for this dumb question. I am sure everyone understands this except me.

I see peoples timelines mentioning "touches".

What does this mean?

I don't think my petition has been "touched", but how would I know.

I have a really, really funny laugh-til-you-cry photo here that will show you exactly how to know you have been "touched" and if I had a clue how to add it this post, I sure would.

"touches" in the USCIS sense are basically worthless information designed to prevent you fro calling them and interrupting their games of solataire. They mean, basically, nothing, in ters of processing your case and are not "good news" in any case. Most cases go from NOA1 to NOA2 without a "touch" When you least expect it, you will open your mailbox and the NOA2 will be there.

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

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