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maning   36

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I sent our I-129F and got the NOA1 on April 25, 2011. I know it states that processing time is 5 months, but I've seen quite a few people on here who filed on or later than that date and they have already received their NOA2. Am I worrying too much over not getting a N0A2 yet? Should I call them? I know I'll probably get the "its not 5 months yet" excuse though.

I checked the USCIS Case Status: It's still in Initial Review

Embassy in Manila

and processing center is Vermont

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Vermont Service Center

US Embassy In Manila, The Philippines

I-129F Sent: 2011-04-25

I-129F NOA1: 2011-04-26

I-129F NOA2: 2011-09-29

NVC Received:2011-09-29

NVC Left: 2011-10-18

Consulate Received: 2011-11-03

Packet 3 Received: 2011-11-07

Interview Date: 2011-11-23

Interview Result: Approved!

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Markieboy   104

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I sent our I-129F and got the NOA1 on April 25, 2011. I know it states that processing time is 5 months, but I've seen quite a few people on here who filed on or later than that date and they have already received their NOA2. Am I worrying too much over not getting a N0A2 yet? Should I call them? I know I'll probably get the "its not 5 months yet" excuse though.

I checked the USCIS Case Status: It's still in Initial Review

Embassy in Manila

and processing center is Vermont

Were those approved NOA2s expedited? Maybe those cases were handled by a more efficient adjudicator. Maybe the background check in your case is taking longer. I wouldn't worry too much about it yet, since your case is still within "the normal processing time." I wouldn't rely too much on USCIS case status, either. My case still says, "Initial Review"

You'll get your NOA2 soon! :D

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

maning Enthusiast

maning   36

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Were those approved NOA2s expedited? Maybe those cases were handled by a more efficient adjudicator. Maybe the background check in your case is taking longer. I wouldn't worry too much about it yet, since your case is still within "the normal processing time." I wouldn't rely too much on USCIS case status, either. My case still says, "Initial Review"

You'll get your NOA2 soon! :D

Heh, I dunno if they were expedited or not. I'm mainly a lurker on the site, but I stumbled on various people who had their NOA2 and they filed on my date or few days later. So that got me worried a little like "why did they get there's and not me" worried. Heh yeah the case status on their site is way off... they mailed out my NOA1 days before they updated the site. So who knows... it might be in the mail already. HOPING LOL *sigh*

Vermont Service Center

US Embassy In Manila, The Philippines

I-129F Sent: 2011-04-25

I-129F NOA1: 2011-04-26

I-129F NOA2: 2011-09-29

NVC Received:2011-09-29

NVC Left: 2011-10-18

Consulate Received: 2011-11-03

Packet 3 Received: 2011-11-07

Interview Date: 2011-11-23

Interview Result: Approved!

Andie Experienced

Andie   147

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Yep... 5 months is considered average. There are various reasons for the time frame - sometimes its just that the person processing the pile you are in is slower. The waiting gets difficult at this point but its just the way it is... best of luck with your petition. :thumbs:

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number
Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

 
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