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AlyssaM   1

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Did anyone else here have to wait for their NOA1? I sent in the form for a text or email, but nothing..

I haven't gotten the return receipt either. Now I'm worried, even though I checked the address several times.

Everyone seems to have gotten some kind of notification within 3 days, is there anyone else whose notification took longer?

Thanks.

K1 Visa

I-129F Sent : 2011-10-21

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-10-27

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-03-13

NVC Left : 2012-03-22

Consulate Received : 2012-03-28

Packet 3 Received : 2012-04-25

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-05-02

Packet 4 Received : 2012-05-21 (No kidding, one day between P4 and interview)

Interview Date : 2012-05-22 (Approved, pending medical results)

Visa Received : 2012-06-21

Mark&Fatima Enthusiast

Mark&Fatima   14

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Mine took about a week. Be patient, you'll get it :yes:

(and yes, I realize you're applying for a K1 vs my CR-1, but the NOA1 is the same thing, just them letting you know they received your application)

Edited by Mark&Fatima
sheepp Enthusiast

sheepp   2

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Hi, mine took 1 day and then about 5 days to get the hardcopy, but it varies so be patient, it`s sure you will get it, I have seen other cases like that and they are normal :) luck in your journey!! :star:

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*07-12-2011 --- Package sent :)

*07-13-2011 --- NOA1 , Vermont!

*07-20-2011 --- Touched.

*10-14-2011 --- NOA2!!! Yeeeeeeee!!!!

*10-19-2011 --- Hardcopy of NOA2 :)!!

*10-24-2011 --- NVC Received (no case number assigned yet)

*10-26-2011 --- NVC case number assigned :)

*10-28-2011 --- NVC sent to the embassy :)

*10-31-2011 --- Embassy receives package!!! :)

*12-05-2011 --- Medical! _____DONE AND PASSED!!! :)

*12-19-2011 --- Interview!!! :)!! APPROVED!!! WOOOHOOO!!!

*12-29-2011 --- Visa in hand! :D

*12-30-2011 --- POE Newark!! Finally with mi amor!

*02-24-2012 --- We got married! :) [/color][/font][/font]

A16!!24A Enthusiast

A16!!24A   5

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Dont worry my NOA1 took a while, i sent my packet off 10/5, they got it 10/7 but i didnt get a notification till the 18th.. and the letter receipt via mail was received couple days later, and the receipt on the letter was dated 10/11.... so give it a bit, when did you send yours off????

Wedding... 07-02-2011
NOA 1... 10-11-2011
Touched... 10-19-2011

... Tik... Tok....

NOA 2 ... 3-26-2012 167 Days


NVC Received :4-18-2012
Case # Assigned: 4-27-2012
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 4-30-2012

Pay I-864 Bill: 5-2-2012
I-864 bill shows as paid: 5-3-2012
I-864 packet mailed: 5-3-2012

AOS package delivered: 5-7-2012
DS-3032 accepted: 05-08-2012
AOS Packet Approved:05-09-2012

Receive IV Bill: 05-09-2012
Pay IV Bill: 05-09-2012
IV packet mailed: 05-10-2012

Case Complete: 05-17-2012

Medical / US Consulate / POE:

Medical Appointment: 06/20/12
Interview Date: 07/02/12
POE: SFO 07/12/12

I-751 Sent: 06/18/2014

NOA 1: 6/20/14 (Rec'd letter 6/26)

Biometrics: 07/16/14

Approval of I-751: 07/24/2014 (Rec'd 7/29)

Sammy&Marq Contributor

Sammy&Marq   1

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Did anyone else here have to wait for their NOA1? I sent in the form for a text or email, but nothing..

I haven't gotten the return receipt either. Now I'm worried, even though I checked the address several times.

Everyone seems to have gotten some kind of notification within 3 days, is there anyone else whose notification took longer?

Thanks.

When did you send it in, and did you get a USPS or courier tracking number? My fiance sent our I-129F on Friday (Oct 21st), checked USPS tracker, it got to the Dallas Lockbox Sunday night(Oct 23rd) and he got the email NOA1 last night (Oct 26th).

I wouldn't worry, I've been looking at peoples timelines and some people have waited 9+ days for their NOA1. I know you want to know it's safe, it should turn up soon.

March 22, 2010 - Introduced online through a mutual friend

July 9, 2010 - I flew out to Phoenix to see Marques, initially for 1 month, changed to just short of 90 days

December 16, 2010 - I flew out to Marques for another 3 months. Christmas in Vegas!

December 31, 2010 - Marques proposed... I said yes! :)

March 10, 2011 - We flew back to London together, Marques met all my family and friends. He stayed for 2 weeks

June 23, 2011 - I flew out to see Marques again

September 19, 2011- I flew back to England alone :

December 30, 2011 - Marques will be here with me!!!

January 9, 2012 - Marques flew back to AZ :(

K-1 Timeline

October 21, 2011 - I-129F sent via USPS

October 23, 2011 - USPS delivery confirmation at Dallas Lockbox

October 26, 2011 - NOA1 email received - Check cashed

October 28, 2011 - Touched

October 31, 2011 - NOA1 Hard copy

March 5, 2012 - NOA2 email!! 131 Days

March 8, 2012 - NOA2 Hard copy

March 12, 2012 - NVC Received, case number issued - NVC spelled my name incorrectly!

March 21, 2012 - Embassy received our case

March 24, 2012 - Packet 3 letter arrived - Called and emailed Embassy to get my name spelled correctly.

March 28, 2012 - Medical

April 11, 2012 - Forms sent to Embassy

May 3, 2012 - Appointment letter received

May 9, 2012 - Embassy interview - APPROVED!

May 15, 2012 - Visa received

June 8, 2012 - POE Charlotte NC - Connection to Phoenix AZ

AlyssaM Contributor

AlyssaM   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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Dont worry my NOA1 took a while, i sent my packet off 10/5, they got it 10/7 but i didnt get a notification till the 18th.. and the letter receipt via mail was received couple days later, and the receipt on the letter was dated 10/11.... so give it a bit, when did you send yours off????

I sent mine in on Friday from CA, so it should only take like two days to get there.

When you say they got it the 7th, you mean that's when they dated the return receipt or you found out later that's when they got it?

I'm sure tons of people are paranoid with this!! Thanks for your responses, everyone....

K1 Visa

I-129F Sent : 2011-10-21

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-10-27

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-03-13

NVC Left : 2012-03-22

Consulate Received : 2012-03-28

Packet 3 Received : 2012-04-25

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-05-02

Packet 4 Received : 2012-05-21 (No kidding, one day between P4 and interview)

Interview Date : 2012-05-22 (Approved, pending medical results)

Visa Received : 2012-06-21

steffbry Community Regular

steffbry   5

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Did anyone else here have to wait for their NOA1? I sent in the form for a text or email, but nothing..

I haven't gotten the return receipt either. Now I'm worried, even though I checked the address several times.

Everyone seems to have gotten some kind of notification within 3 days, is there anyone else whose notification took longer?

Thanks.

Just be patient. We received the NOA1 after 11 days.. yours will come soonest! :)

Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you..

K1 Visa Process

10/10/2011 - I-129F Sent

10/25/2011 - NOA1

04/18/2012 - NOA2 :)

05/16/2012 - Medical Done

05/30/2012 - Interview - Visa Approved!

06/09/2012 - Visa on Hand

06/28/2012 - POE (D.C)

AOS Process

08/17/2012 - I-485 and I-765 Sent

08/23/2012 - NOA1 (I485 and I-765)

08/24/2012 - Cash Checked

09/10/2012 - Biometrics Done

10/22/2012 - EAD Approved

10/29/2012 - EAD Card Received

A16!!24A Enthusiast

A16!!24A   5

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I sent mine in on Friday from CA, so it should only take like two days to get there.

When you say they got it the 7th, you mean that's when they dated the return receipt or you found out later that's when they got it?

I'm sure tons of people are paranoid with this!! Thanks for your responses, everyone....

i sent mine from california as well, i had the tracking receipt, so that way i can track it as it gets to chicago... but no worries it will get there, and you will get your NOA1... after that thats when the waiting begins lol

Edited by A16!!24A

Wedding... 07-02-2011
NOA 1... 10-11-2011
Touched... 10-19-2011

... Tik... Tok....

NOA 2 ... 3-26-2012 167 Days


NVC Received :4-18-2012
Case # Assigned: 4-27-2012
Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: 4-30-2012

Pay I-864 Bill: 5-2-2012
I-864 bill shows as paid: 5-3-2012
I-864 packet mailed: 5-3-2012

AOS package delivered: 5-7-2012
DS-3032 accepted: 05-08-2012
AOS Packet Approved:05-09-2012

Receive IV Bill: 05-09-2012
Pay IV Bill: 05-09-2012
IV packet mailed: 05-10-2012

Case Complete: 05-17-2012

Medical / US Consulate / POE:

Medical Appointment: 06/20/12
Interview Date: 07/02/12
POE: SFO 07/12/12

I-751 Sent: 06/18/2014

NOA 1: 6/20/14 (Rec'd letter 6/26)

Biometrics: 07/16/14

Approval of I-751: 07/24/2014 (Rec'd 7/29)

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The Nature Boy   4,224

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Did anyone else here have to wait for their NOA1? I sent in the form for a text or email, but nothing..

I haven't gotten the return receipt either. Now I'm worried, even though I checked the address several times.

Everyone seems to have gotten some kind of notification within 3 days, is there anyone else whose notification took longer?

Thanks.

How long has it been and has your check been cashed ?

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Misha & Ira Experienced

Misha & Ira   113

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Where did you send it?

How did you send it?

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July 5, 2011 - Mailed 129f

July 8, 2011 - NOA1

July 10, 2011 - Touch

October 4, 2011 - NOA2

October 18, 2011 - NVC Receive

October 20, 2011 - NVC Depart

October 24, 2011 - Consulate Receive

November 28, 2011 - Appointment scheduled.

November 28, 2011 - Visa Approved!

December 2, 2011 - Visa in hand,

December 22, 2011 - Fly to Russia.

January 5, 2012 - Return together - POE - IAD (Dulles)

February 25. 2012 - Marriage

MalaysianGirl Community Regular

MalaysianGirl   26

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If you did everything correctly, your NOA1 will come sooner or later :) Hang in there!

December 2009 -- Visit to Malaysia.

February 2010 -- Applied for B2 visa, approved.

March 2010 -- Visited US.

April 2010 -- Returned from US.

May 2010 -- Sent in K1 Visa application.

July 2010 -- Received NOA2 in 71 days from NOA1.

July 2010 -- Packet 3 received.

August 2010 -- Cancellation of K1 Visa application.

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AlyssaM Contributor

AlyssaM   1

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My check has not been cashed.

The tracking receipt says they received it early on Tuesday morning. That is a good sign, right? So hopefully it will only take a few days. It's just weird that some would be notified in one day and others take weeks. Oh well, it is the government after all, what can you do? :)

By the way, for those who asked, it was sent USPS return receipt requested, but not expedited.

K1 Visa

I-129F Sent : 2011-10-21

I-129F NOA1 : 2011-10-27

I-129F NOA2 : 2012-03-13

NVC Left : 2012-03-22

Consulate Received : 2012-03-28

Packet 3 Received : 2012-04-25

Packet 3 Sent : 2012-05-02

Packet 4 Received : 2012-05-21 (No kidding, one day between P4 and interview)

Interview Date : 2012-05-22 (Approved, pending medical results)

Visa Received : 2012-06-21

Misha & Ira Experienced

Misha & Ira   113

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Russia
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Well, as long as it was sent to the correct place, you should receive NOA1 shortly.

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July 5, 2011 - Mailed 129f

July 8, 2011 - NOA1

July 10, 2011 - Touch

October 4, 2011 - NOA2

October 18, 2011 - NVC Receive

October 20, 2011 - NVC Depart

October 24, 2011 - Consulate Receive

November 28, 2011 - Appointment scheduled.

November 28, 2011 - Visa Approved!

December 2, 2011 - Visa in hand,

December 22, 2011 - Fly to Russia.

January 5, 2012 - Return together - POE - IAD (Dulles)

February 25. 2012 - Marriage

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Dodong and Inday Rookie

Dodong and Inday   2

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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patience is difficult.

I mailed mine on 5/29, it was signed for on 6/1 the check cleared 6/6 it's now 6/9 and still no email...I look at the timelines and see 7 days from mailing for most.

As I said...patience is difficult.

 
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