How many days did you NOA2 take?

[Ready2Kl 1]

It's been 3 months for us and still no sign of the NOA2.

If you filed for the CR-1/IR-1 -- how long did yours take? Just so that those of us waiting can garner some hope on specific days.

Such as Day 91. Or Day 120.

Hi Guys,

My NOA is about 10 days before your NOA dates. I am still waiting. STay in touch and hopefully both of us will get approved around the same time.

[M -and- A 3]

Ours took 63 days from NOA1 to NOA2. Based on the average processing times on the USCIS website, which was 5 months at the time I filed in June, I "filed and forgot" and mentally prepared myself to wait five months before expecting NOA2. I was pleasantly surprised to receive it much earlier.

However, I have to warn you, and anyone else waiting for NOA2 - that wait is the easy part. The NVC process from NOA2 to case complete took us 83 days, and another month before the interview. We're still on a decent time span from submission to visa-in-hand (a little over 6 months), but it's not just the time that NVC takes, it's the number of little "mini waiting periods."

From NOA1-NOA2, you're just waiting for one thing. In NVC, you're waiting for so many things, submitting so many things after other things are received/completed, it's a real roller coaster ride that requires constant daily vigilance. Based on the what I read in the guides, I mentally prepared for a fast ride through NVC (expectation of around 30 days), but my actually experience was much different, and I wasn't mentally prepared for that. I will say the NVC process definitely taught me the importance of patience, it's just something you have to remind yourself about daily during the entire process.

Good luck, and I hope you and everyone waiting on NOA2 get some good news soon.

[MumtazG38 1]

Ours was 20 days from NOA1 to NOA2. Good luck and IA you'll get yours very soon!

P.S.

I COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY agree with Mike and Sachie about the next leg of the journey!!! Constant vigilance and extreme patience!!

Edited December 30, 2009 by MumtazG38

[*Snowdrop* 603]

10 fricken months? Are you kidding me? Did you ever find out why it took THAT long?

I'm getting real antsy.

We applied during the infamous 2007 backlog - our NOA1 took 90 days alone- which was the worst bit as far as I remember because at that point we didn't know for 90 days if they had even received the package.

Our file sat at the Vermont office for 10 months untouched - they then said they were sending it to the California center because there was a backlog at Vermont and at that point it took California less than 2 weeks to approve it.

The pain of the wait is fading to a distant memory now - a bit like childbirth - but I was angry for a long time that no one even glanced at our file for ten months. I think you are all very lucky to be filing at a quieter time.

[Amit-N-Melody 11]

I called the USCIS last week and asked them about the processing times, and when I should recieve the NOA2... They told me that it takes 5 months to get the approval or NOA2.. is this correct? I thought that it was 5 months to go through the whole process.. <just shows how naieve I am> But if it took 5 months to get a NOA2.. then the case is sent to VSC and then that is where it moves more quickly.. I am thinking 2-3 months after the NOA2... Is my thinking correct? PLZ PLZ correct me if I am wrong <fingers crossed hoping I am>

[gundas 1]

I called the USCIS last week and asked them about the processing times, and when I should recieve the NOA2... They told me that it takes 5 months to get the approval or NOA2.. is this correct? I thought that it was 5 months to go through the whole process.. <just shows how naieve I am> But if it took 5 months to get a NOA2.. then the case is sent to VSC and then that is where it moves more quickly.. I am thinking 2-3 months after the NOA2... Is my thinking correct? PLZ PLZ correct me if I am wrong <fingers crossed hoping I am>

Can take up to or longer than 5 months to receive NOA2 and then it gets sent to NVC for processing.

NVC stage depends on you how long it will take. If you have all paperwork ready for NVC it could take 1 month to complete but if you aren't prepared it could take longer.

[FinnLove 0]

Our NOA2 took 37 days, and it took less than four months from the NOA1 date to the day my hubby got his visa (117 days?). No haters!!!!! It only went fast because of the awesome people and advice on VJ!!!!!

[dhruvron 0]

Ours took about 60 days to get NOA2. Dont know y is yours taking so long? Let me know if we can help you in anyways. Good luck and hope you get NOA2 coming week.

It's been 3 months for us and still no sign of the NOA2.

If you filed for the CR-1/IR-1 -- how long did yours take? Just so that those of us waiting can garner some hope on specific days.

Such as Day 91. Or Day 120.

[sachinky 464]

God knows. I'd hope they'd pick up speed after the holidays. At least some September filers are getting approved.

Fingers crossed. Today is Day 114. I just want to bang my head against the wall.

FinnLove, I haven't received my NOA2 in the time it took your husband to get his visa.

Friggin' hell.

[FinnLove 0]

God knows. I'd hope they'd pick up speed after the holidays. At least some September filers are getting approved.

Fingers crossed. Today is Day 114. I just want to bang my head against the wall.

FinnLove, I haven't received my NOA2 in the time it took your husband to get his visa.

Friggin' hell.

Well, that totally sucks! I don't get it. I hope things start moving for you Sachinky...

[Bern. 3]

It took 115 from my NOA1 to NOA2 with expedite. It would have taken longer, more than likely had we not expedited. I hope you get your NOA2 soon!

[sdw 10]

Mine took 163 days

Edited January 22, 2010 by sdw

[sachinky 464]

I am still hoping for the end of this month.

[Deb+Steve 13]

Hey Sachi - mine was 125 days. Your NOA1 is 11 days after mine. Fingers crossed. You and Mike will be EOM and I'm sure we'll be doing NVC together.

[islander_2001 0]

Hi mine has not been approved yet. But my NOA1 was on the 13th of Oct. But if seems like after reading others responses that CSC is taking 4 or less then 5 months. So hoping yours will be in the mail soon. I'm in the same boat as you and tierd of waiting as well. Good luck