what does this notice mean exactly?

[Kody n Ruth Joy 0]

Checked the case status of my petition, after i sent in more documents about the RFE ! , and i got this notice .....

Initial Review

On March 15, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we certified our approval of this case and sent it to the appropriate appellate body for review. They will notify you directly when they make a final decision. If you move while this case is pending, follow the instructions provided in the notice and use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.

If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

[NikLR 13,220]

Approved I-130. Generally comes from local offices before they send the petition back to the NBC to send you the official notice and the petition to the NVC.

[Kody n Ruth Joy 0]

in other words, NOA 2 ?

[NikLR 13,220]

Yep yep :-)

[pidr029 0]

i have the same thing on my case status but i havent received the actual letter yet. so whats the next step?

[Kody n Ruth Joy 0]

well i got that message Mar 15 from USCIS Email and text, and Mar 21 my attorney recieved a letter in the mail, then she called to share the news....... She mentioned in about 1 months time, we should recieve the packet from NVC to complete.... ?

[pidr029 0]

thats good to know. thanks for this info. keep us updated thank u

[pidr029 0]

got my letter yesterday. hope it wont take that long. cant wait to be with my daughter

[NikLR 13,220]

well i got that message Mar 15 from USCIS Email and text, and Mar 21 my attorney recieved a letter in the mail, then she called to share the news....... She mentioned in about 1 months time, we should recieve the packet from NVC to complete.... ?

Come visit us in the March 2013 NVC filers thread. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417050-nvc-filers-march-2013/

[pidr029 0]

thanks!