Concerning the NOA2

[jr_moniz 0]

Hello Everyone,

I am certain that most of us here are waiting for our second NOA and have been waiting for some time.

We were originally told we'd get ours this month and now we're informed it's going to take another 1-7 months.

My Fiancee got a hold of someone who can really help us with our case but before we push on. We need some evidence on the situation currently.

I was wondering if anyone here can help assist me with the following questions:

1. What is taking so long for applications to process?

2. How many people have applied this year as appose to last year?

3. How long is the average application viewed and approved?

4. What was the difference in waiting time for 2013 and 2011?

Some of these such as #2 and #3 I'll probably find on this site and didn't need to post it here but I feel that while I'm researching, someone else may have a different source than the one I would've been looking at. So the more sources and information I can find the better.

If all works out and we can reduce the waiting time, even it's a month or a week or even a day.

I'd be happy that I tried.

Thank you all for reading this long-winded post and thank you to those who help me in this predicament.

- Ricardo

Edited March 31, 2013 by futuremrsmoniz

[rlogan3030 6]

Hello Everyone,

I am certain that most of us here are waiting for our second NOA and have been waiting for some time.

We were originally told we'd get ours this month and now we're informed it's going to take another 1-7 months.

My Fiancee got a hold of someone who can really help us with our case but before we push on. We need some evidence on the situation currently.

I was wondering if anyone here can help assist me with the following questions:

1. What is taking so long for applications to process?

2. How many people have applied this year as appose to last year?

3. How long is the average application viewed and approved?

4. What was the difference in waiting time for 2013 and 2011?

Some of these such as #2 and #3 I'll probably find on this site and didn't need to post it here but I feel that while I'm researching, someone else may have a different source than the one I would've been looking at. So the more sources and information I can find the better.

If all works out and we can reduce the waiting time, even it's a month or a week or even a day.

I'd be happy that I tried.

Thank you all for reading this long-winded post and thank you to those who help me in this predicament.

- Ricardo

It always seems to amaze me when people ask how to speed up the process. Who in their life has said how do I slow it down. It is what it is and its a process, it takes time be glad it is in place. If its beyond processing times then approach it if not then sit back and deal with it like the rest of have done. At least look at all the information and research everything. There is no reducing of times. Sit back and take your turn as everyone else has to do.

[jr_moniz 0]

It always seems to amaze me when people ask how to speed up the process. Who in their life has said how do I slow it down. It is what it is and its a process, it takes time be glad it is in place. If its beyond processing times then approach it if not then sit back and deal with it like the rest of have done. At least look at all the information and research everything. There is no reducing of times. Sit back and take your turn as everyone else has to do.

We were originally told we'd have our second NOA2 this month.

We've already waited 5 months and we're now informed it's being pushed back another 1-7 months if not longer.

It is beyond it's normal processing times. They are still working on July.

We know someone that can assist us with our case but first he wants these answers.

Also - I didn't ask How to speed up the process.

I asked for comparisons between this year and 2011 as well as reasons as to why this year has had some complications in processing.

Edited March 31, 2013 by futuremrsmoniz

[Ning 619]

We were originally told we'd have our second NOA2 this month.

We've already waited 5 months and we're now informed it's being pushed back another 1-7 months if not longer.

It is beyond it's normal processing times. They are still working on July.

We know someone that can assist us with our case but first he wants these answers.

Also - I didn't ask How to speed up the process.

I asked for comparisons between this year and 2011 as well as reasons as to why this year has had some complications in processing.

Wouldn't you think this miracle worker would know the answers to those questions if the answers had an impact on the timing of these cases?

Who informed you of the 1 to 7 month timing?

From someone that went thru this process I can tell you there is no magic formula. My case for example took 408 days. Most don't take that long. There was nothing unusual about my case so no real reason for the delay. Hopefully yours will be faster than that.

What you are experiencing is normal including the frustration. Beware of those that tell you they have the inside track. This journey is about following the procedures dictated by the laws of the USA. You, like many others didn't know anything about those laws in the recent past nor did you care. Now they affect you and will do so through out this long journey. That is what we have learned as we gathered experience.

The normal processing times haven't been normal for a long time but its all they can refer to. They are working on about 2.5 million cases per year. They are ALWAYS behind. We see your questions a million times per year here on V J. Everyone thinks something has gone wrong just as they filed their case. V J provides timelines and a lot of other info that can be used to be as informed as possible. Learn to use it or disregard it as you wish.

I doubt you will find an immigration based version of the " road less traveled ".

[Boggy1974 124]

Hello Everyone,

I am certain that most of us here are waiting for our second NOA and have been waiting for some time.

We were originally told we'd get ours this month and now we're informed it's going to take another 1-7 months.

My Fiancee got a hold of someone who can really help us with our case but before we push on. We need some evidence on the situation currently.

I was wondering if anyone here can help assist me with the following questions:

1. What is taking so long for applications to process?

2. How many people have applied this year as appose to last year?

3. How long is the average application viewed and approved?

4. What was the difference in waiting time for 2013 and 2011?

Some of these such as #2 and #3 I'll probably find on this site and didn't need to post it here but I feel that while I'm researching, someone else may have a different source than the one I would've been looking at. So the more sources and information I can find the better.

If all works out and we can reduce the waiting time, even it's a month or a week or even a day.

I'd be happy that I tried.

Thank you all for reading this long-winded post and thank you to those who help me in this predicament.

- Ricardo

Read this link - you'll find some very good insights: http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

For question #4, see this link: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=004f73481ff60310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=911b58a734cd9210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

One last note. Personally, I prefer to always go to official sources, in this case uscis.gov/travel.state.gov (plus NVC's website) and not rely too much on other's opinions or hearsay.

[jr_moniz 0]

I appreciate everyone's honesty. You are probably 100% right, but before I cross off all my options, I have efficacy, or a belief that I can make a difference. I am at least willing to try, if anything, at the end of the day I will know I did everything possible, even if there was nothing I could have done, not to speed it up, but just to better understand this process that many of you have already undertook.

So thank you for sending me the links and sharing your personal stories.

I wish you all the very best in your journeys

Edited March 31, 2013 by futuremrsmoniz

[Boggy1974 124]

OP, more links for your reading pleasure:

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Outreach/Notes%20from%20Previous%20Engagements/2012/October%202012/AILA-Liaison-Committee-meetingQA.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b9f2fdadcce4310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=a9243529fdb7e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextoid=88f7703167a9e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD

[jr_moniz 0]

Wouldn't you think this miracle worker would know the answers to those questions if the answers had an impact on the timing of these cases?

Who informed you of the 1 to 7 month timing?

From someone that went thru this process I can tell you there is no magic formula. My case for example took 408 days. Most don't take that long. There was nothing unusual about my case so no real reason for the delay. Hopefully yours will be faster than that.

What you are experiencing is normal including the frustration. Beware of those that tell you they have the inside track. This journey is about following the procedures dictated by the laws of the USA. You, like many others didn't know anything about those laws in the recent past nor did you care. Now they affect you and will do so through out this long journey. That is what we have learned as we gathered experience.

The normal processing times haven't been normal for a long time but its all they can refer to. They are working on about 2.5 million cases per year. They are ALWAYS behind. We see your questions a million times per year here on V J. Everyone thinks something has gone wrong just as they filed their case. V J provides timelines and a lot of other info that can be used to be as informed as possible. Learn to use it or disregard it as you wish.

I doubt you will find an immigration based version of the " road less traveled ".

I have no magical formula for this process either and I feel bad that you had to wait 408 days and I'm glad that in the end you succeeded.

I just know of a US Congressman who currently works within the state I currently live in.

It is never guarantee'd but some cases in the past have had better success from contacting their Congressman.

So I decided to give it a shot as well.

At the moment I am waiting and will be waiting for a long time so might as well try a few things during this period.

Edited March 31, 2013 by futuremrsmoniz

[jr_moniz 0]

OP, more links for your reading pleasure:

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Outreach/Notes%20from%20Previous%20Engagements/2012/October%202012/AILA-Liaison-Committee-meetingQA.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3b9f2fdadcce4310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=a9243529fdb7e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextoid=88f7703167a9e010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD

Hello Boggy1974

Heh, Nice name

Thank you so much for these links.

My fiancee and I will read them thoroughly.

I understand that my questions have probably been posted multiple times and you may of see them frequently on the site but thank you for taking the time to answer them.

[Bayareaguy 156]

1. What is taking so long for applications to process?

2. How many people have applied this year as appose to last year?

3. How long is the average application viewed and approved?

4. What was the difference in waiting time for 2013 and 2011?

1. Because someone at CSC decided to underprocess I-129Fs, about at about 20-25% of what they are accepting, for at least 4 months now.

2.In 2012 at CSC, 21388 people applied. in 2011, 23523 people applied.

3.Average? depends on what particular time it was. Varies greatly.

4.Waiting time at CSC in 2013 so far is long. I believe they were close to their 5 month goal for most of 2011.

[Ning 619]

I have no magical formula for this process either and I feel bad that you had to wait 408 days and I'm glad that in the end you succeeded.

I just know of a US Congressman who currently works within the state I currently live in.

It is never guarantee'd but some cases in the past have had better success from contacting their Congressman.

So I decided to give it a shot as well.

At the moment I am waiting and will be waiting for a long time so might as well try a few things during this period.

You will find the Congressman to be almost useless. Ask them first what the most recent effort they put into immigration reform. Next ask them for their voting record on the subject. The laws haven't been reformed for about 60 years so your politician has done nothing. Ask what any politician can do to force USCIS to do anything. They have zero to do with USCIS unless there is a serious problem.

Its fine to try because only by doing what many of us did will you feel you have done everything you could. In the end the process just takes too long for most of us.

During my 408 days my husband and I learned a lot about the process. You will know much more as well in the future.

[sutherland 0]

Good luck to all of you but it is hard process we just have hold on and pray

[Juliet and Steve 93]

Pardon my chuckling, and don't think for a moment that I'm just chuckling at the OP.

Perhaps you're a INTJ personality style?

If so, the words: "you can't do that" will act to make you more dead set upon your course, it would to me, and it would to my Juliet as both of us are INTJ's.

If so, "have a go at it..." I won't doubt you.

Start here, this is an excellent overview and an excellent place to start:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/421247-i-129f-delay-at-the-csc-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-the-data/

I hope you find this helpful.

[B&L 19]

My Fiancee got a hold of someone who can really help us with our case but before we push on. We need some evidence on the situation currently.

Who's this person you managed to get a hold of, out of curiosity?

[HawaiianCecil 31]

Wouldn't you think this miracle worker would know the answers to those questions if the answers had an impact on the timing of these cases?

Who informed you of the 1 to 7 month timing?

From someone that went thru this process I can tell you there is no magic formula. My case for example took 408 days. Most don't take that long. There was nothing unusual about my case so no real reason for the delay. Hopefully yours will be faster than that.

What you are experiencing is normal including the frustration. Beware of those that tell you they have the inside track. This journey is about following the procedures dictated by the laws of the USA. You, like many others didn't know anything about those laws in the recent past nor did you care. Now they affect you and will do so through out this long journey. That is what we have learned as we gathered experience.

The normal processing times haven't been normal for a long time but its all they can refer to. They are working on about 2.5 million cases per year. They are ALWAYS behind. We see your questions a million times per year here on V J. Everyone thinks something has gone wrong just as they filed their case. V J provides timelines and a lot of other info that can be used to be as informed as possible. Learn to use it or disregard it as you wish.

I doubt you will find an immigration based version of the " road less traveled ".