I was touched on 11/02/2010 how soon approval?

[Markieboy 104]

The major wait is over, now all small small waits here and there until interview.

I am sure NVC will be easier for you.

Loto

Yeah, I'm looking forward to NVC. It seems the petitioner has more control over the process.

Hey MarkieBoy... Congratulations..

It took me 2 weeks to recover from the excitement after getting NOA2.. It was ok, but lost time.. I don't know about PI, but our Consulate allows us to send P3 without waiting.. And we can email it direct to the Embassy. So check out PI Embassy Web page and see what you need for P3 and get moving on it so you don't loose anymore time.. We had our interview and our approval 45 days after sending P3 but could have been sooner if I hadn't take so long to get my act together... If I had sent it sooner, I might had gotten an september interview instead of a October Interview..

Anyhow no goofin around get your stuff ready to go so when the Embassy is ready for you, you can be ready also..

Great going!!

Kenny

Thanks, Kenny! US Embassy in Manila does not use Packet 3 anymore, IIRC.

In my case, I would have to wait till case completion. Then, call and attempt to schedule an early interview using NVC case number.

I have all my documents ready to mail! Too excited...I called NVC twice today to check my case number. Yes, I know it's too early as they haven't even received my case from USCIS. But I'm making it a daily routine to call and check.

Thanks for the advice, though! Much appreciated.

Markieboy....Congratulation on your Approval :dance: :dance:

Thanks, diphen!

[jhilly143 0]

CONGRATS ON THE APPROVAL! YOU'RE AT THE LOOONNNGG STRETCH NOW! HEHE

[Lisamarie 79]

Did you call them first, or just print the privacy release off the website and send it? What documents did you send with it? I tried to call for almost an hour a couple of days ago, to no avail. I don't know how many times I hit redial. Should I just fax it, or is it better to actually talk to someone? Thanks....we are going on 7 months now, with no touches, emails, nothing. I called USCIS last week and they put in a service request, but still nothing......

Yesterday, I faxed my senators and congressman my privacy release form with supporting documents. About an hour later my case had its very first touch. Later that evening, I received the approval email.

Like others have said, it varies. Some cases get touched everyday, while others have no touches...then their NOA2 shows up in the mail.

But if your case is nearing the 5-month mark, I highly recommend you contacting your senator or congressman.

[Markieboy 104]

Did you call them first, or just print the privacy release off the website and send it? What documents did you send with it? I tried to call for almost an hour a couple of days ago, to no avail. I don't know how many times I hit redial. Should I just fax it, or is it better to actually talk to someone? Thanks....we are going on 7 months now, with no touches, emails, nothing. I called USCIS last week and they put in a service request, but still nothing......

Seven months??? Damn, I'm sorry to hear that.

No, I didn't call them. I found the privacy release forms from my congressman's and senator's website. I attached a short letter explaining my situation, as well as my I-130 NOA1. Initially, I was planning to mail it. However, I read on one of their pages that faxing it has a much better response time (mailing it goes through more screening?).

Yeah, if you're not getting anywhere by calling your representative's liaison, I would recommend faxing your request.

I hope this helps some. Good luck and keep us posted!