JUST FILED my Fiance's 129F oand it was delivered on August 5, 2013!

[Jay-to-the-ling 0]

Hey there! My british Fiance and I have filed his 129f to TX.We used a lawyer but I still wanted some advice or hear about other people's experience currently going through the same process. My forms were delivered on August 5, 2013 and the check was cashed on August 8, 2013. Anybody have a clue how long it will take to get my NOA1?

If you can give me any advice or help, I would throughly appreciate it!

Thanks,

Jay!

[didopage 337]

It takes about 1-2 weeks, sometimes more. They have 30 days to send it.

Be very patient then, and use that time to be prepared for the next steps. Too many people receive their NOA2 after X months and have no idea of what to do next. Being prepared is the key to a successful process.

Also, I don't know how reliable is your lawyer, but do your own research and verify what he/she tells you. Many here hired a lawyer and got an unsmoothed process. The USCIS website and VJ are great sources of information.

Good luck!

[Sharkano 13]

You will get your NOA-1 pretty fast -- by a weird e-mail first, then in the mail. The NOA-2 is the time-sucker. I am doing California Service Center and filed mid-June, and I am expecting/hoping for a NOA-2 in late September/early October. I think 3-4 months is fairly normal for a NOA-2 if you have a straightforward petition and are not from countries that raise major issues. However, every petition is different --- some get approved way early, some much later. The best way to cut time down on the overall process is to get EVERYTHING ready now for the post NOA-2 world, so you can cut the embassy time to a bare minimum. Good luck!

[Jay-to-the-ling 0]

It takes about 1-2 weeks, sometimes more. They have 30 days to send it.

Be very patient then, and use that time to be prepared for the next steps. Too many people receive their NOA2 after X months and have no idea of what to do next. Being prepared is the key to a successful process.

Also, I don't know how reliable is your lawyer, but do your own research and verify what he/she tells you. Many here hired a lawyer and got an unsmoothed process. The USCIS website and VJ are great sources of information.

Good luck!

Thanks so much for the information, I'm obviously very excited so I'm getting alittle ahead of myself. Plus, I love knowing dates and time frames a head of time to have some peace of mind. Anyhow, Thanks so much!!!

[Jay-to-the-ling 0]

You will get your NOA-1 pretty fast -- by a weird e-mail first, then in the mail. The NOA-2 is the time-sucker. I am doing California Service Center and filed mid-June, and I am expecting/hoping for a NOA-2 in late September/early October. I think 3-4 months is fairly normal for a NOA-2 if you have a straightforward petition and are not from countries that raise major issues. However, every petition is different --- some get approved way early, some much later. The best way to cut time down on the overall process is to get EVERYTHING ready now for the post NOA-2 world, so you can cut the embassy time to a bare minimum. Good luck!

Thanks so much for the info I really appreciate the feedback Since it seems like your in the same situation as me as far as filing through california and being from England I think. Anyhow, thanks!

[Jay-to-the-ling 0]

So great news I received my receipt in the mail saying they have received our application!