This is really strange... a second approval notice letter?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I just checked my mail box and another I-797, Notice of Action

...same receipt number, alien registration number...everything, except...

The approval date is October 18, 2006 while the first one was dated October 11, 2006.

Has anyone heard of this happening? Which date should I go by? Should I call USCIS on Monday just to make sure this isn't going to cause any confusion with NVC?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

CSC is so happy for you, and so approving, you have been approved twice over!

I would say keep both copies, but stick with the first approval date. Send Jinky both, and any more approvals you get for her interview... Bizarre, but doesn't sound like a bad thing!

Good luck!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

CSC is so happy for you, and so approving, you have been approved twice over!

I would say keep both copies, but stick with the first approval date. Send Jinky both, and any more approvals you get for her interview... Bizarre, but doesn't sound like a bad thing!

Good luck!

Thanks!

I had called USCIS on Tuesday afternoon and spoke with a live person who said my petition was approved on Oct. 11th. She noticed that no email notice was sent out so she offered to track it herself and that she would follow up on it if I didn't get an email within a couple of days. She said something about a glitch in the notification system. I'm guessing that is why I got the second notice, but it's a bit troubling that the approval date is different.

[Dinha 0]

Well, maybe your first date can be the approval day and the second one can be the day that USCIS sent your papers to NVC...

Good vibes!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I guess that USCIS just doubly approves of your relationship:). Congratulations - again!

[Tim&Poonam 0]

Hey wait a minute..... You can only bring one fiancee !

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Hey wait a minute..... You can only bring one fiancee !

Oh dear Lord! I can only handle one woman! Polygamy is not for me.

[Caladan 19]

No, no, you must marry Jinky twice now. And buy her double the wedding presents.

[TucsonBill 0]

I have a better idea, since you really don't need two, how about sending me one of them? ... or you could just list it on Ebay and post the item number here...

[Erichu 0]

Their systems and procedures are so poor! But USCIS will tell you that a paper document is the most reliable source of information. You are definitely approved and should just save both letters. I assume the Approval Date you mentioned is based on the Notice Date on the I-797 form. Does the date range shown under the words Approval Notice begin the day before the Notice Date on both your Approval letters?

The main thing that matters at this point is the date in which your petition arrives at the embassy in Manila so you can get in line for the interview. If you try to find out what has actually happened to your petition or which is the actual approval date from USCIS, you will get no help from them. I spoke to an agent and a supervisor and got nowhere. They will just tell you to wait to hear from NVC and ask them.

Keep checking with NVC if they have seen it yet and maybe they can tell you which approval date is shown. It can get there fast so hopefully yours will arrive very soon.

Best of luck!!!

Edited October 22, 2006 by Erichu

[EBONY_SEAN 1]

i agreee with you about sending it to ebay. use the money for the plane tickets.

I have a better idea, since you really don't need two, how about sending me one of them? ... or you could just list it on Ebay and post the item number here...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

No, no, you must marry Jinky twice now. And buy her double the wedding presents.

....ok...she does deserve that! She's so awesome...I'm one lucky dog!

I have a better idea, since you really don't need two, how about sending me one of them? ... or you could just list it on Ebay and post the item number here...

Bill, I sure hope you get yours soon! I'm pulling for you on that! We really were at the edge of despair right before getting the approval. Just keep hanging on and believe it will happen soon!

Their systems and procedures are so poor! But USCIS will tell you that a paper document is the most reliable source of information. You are definitely approved and should just save both letters. I assume the Approval Date you mentioned is based on the Notice Date on the I-797 form. Does the date range shown under the words Approval Notice begin the day before the Notice Date on both your Approval letters?

The main thing that matters at this point is the date in which your petition arrives at the embassy in Manila so you can get in line for the interview. If you try to find out what has actually happened to your petition or which is the actual approval date from USCIS, you will get no help from them. I spoke to an agent and a supervisor and got nowhere. They will just tell you to wait to hear from NVC and ask them.

Keep checking with NVC if they have seen it yet and maybe they can tell you which approval date is shown. It can get there fast so hopefully yours will arrive very soon.

Best of luck!!!

Yes, I will call NVC on Monday first and then ask them what date they have. If they haven't received it yet, I'm going to call USCIS and ask them which date I should go by, but I'll definitely give Jinky both approval letters for the interview.

[Jasman0717 9]

Wow, congrats! The approval NOA can be very expensive to replace so you are one up on that! Good luck!

[Dean iWait 0]

I got 2 NOA1's by snail mail. 1 the day after the first one. Just our highly efficient federal government at work.

[Birdysboy 5]

I have a better idea, since you really don't need two, how about sending me one of them? ... or you could just list it on Ebay and post the item number here...

I will start the bidding with, wait, I have mine already.......