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Received the NOA2 more than 2 months ago. What's the delay???

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AaronzDad   3

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Our application was approved and we received our NOA2 I-797 form dated November 18, 2014. I expected some delays because of the holidays but it's been more than two months and we haven't heard a peep. A couple weeks ago I sent an email to the address listed on the form asking for more information but I haven't received any response to that either.

Is there some delay at the Manila embassy? Is it just because of the holidays? Is this the new normal wait time for the paperwork to be transferred?

There is a phone number listed on the I-797 form. Has anyone used that? Will they or can they give any answers or help if I call?

Just starting to get a little concerned here. We just want to get married and start our life together.

I hate red tape.

Thanks for any input or suggestions.

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TabeaK   516

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You may be one of the October filers whose petition got misrouted in transit from CSC to NVC. Start calling both of them to figure out what is going and mentally prepare yourself for being sent on a merry-go-around.

Check out this topic: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/526480-noa2-to-nvc-have-you-been-waiting-more-than-a-month/

Sorry this has happenend...

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
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Pheebs1201   269

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Did you ever received your case number by calling NVC? If not, I suggest phoning them and seeing if they ever received your petition. If it is beyond that stage, then continue to contact your local embassy. Good luck.

Immigration Timeline

 

June 2013: Met whilst working at a summer camp in Michigan 

K1

November 1st 2014: I-129f submitted for K1 visa

February 24th 2015: Visa in hand!

February 26th 2015: POE at Las Vegas airport, then onwards to Oregon! 

March 6th 2015: Marriage (with a "real" wedding to follow next year on 7/6/2016)

March 9th 2015: AOS, EAD & AP submitted

September 22nd 2015: Interview

January 14th 2016: Two year Green card received -phew!

ROC

August 8th 2017: 90 day window begins! ROC time!

September 28th 2017: Biometric Appointment in Portland, OR

March 5th 2018: Case received by local office

August 18th 2018: 18 month extension letter mailed

December 2018: Case moved to another office

February 2019: I was emailed that I was approved and my card was in production the same day of my N400 interview 😂

N400

August 8th 2018: Window opens to submit naturalization application

August 13th 2018: N400 Application submitted online 

August 14th 2018: NOA1

September 6th 2018: Biometrics

February 6th 2019: Interview Date! APPROVED!

February 6th 2019: I was asked to return later the same day for my Oath Ceremony! :dance:

 

❤️ Our Visa Journey is finally complete ❤️

 

I am the Beneficiary

 

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AaronzDad   3

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You may be one of the October filers whose petition got misrouted in transit from CSC to NVC. Start calling both of them to figure out what is going and mentally prepare yourself for being sent on a merry-go-around.

Check out this topic: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/526480-noa2-to-nvc-have-you-been-waiting-more-than-a-month/

Sorry this has happenend...

Ohhh great... our wonderful government at its best. And we're supposed to trust these idiots with our healthcare system? Terrifying.

At least I have osme answers and ideas now. Thanks!

I searched the forums but couldn't find anything about the delay. Apparently my search skills need improving.

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About 7 to 10 days after you receive you NOA 2, You call the NVC (7 am best time to call) and get your MNL #.

Many people doing Philipines K1's never receive anything from embassy in Manila or from NVC letter, or if they do it is way past after they have done the interview.

Once you have your MNL #, you can schedule interview/medical

Follow Hank's Guide it will take you from all the way up to getting your fiancé a SSN.

http://visaconnection-philippines.com/

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Our application was approved and we received our NOA2 I-797 form dated November 18, 2014. I expected some delays because of the holidays but it's been more than two months and we haven't heard a peep. A couple weeks ago I sent an email to the address listed on the form asking for more information but I haven't received any response to that either.

Is there some delay at the Manila embassy? Is it just because of the holidays? Is this the new normal wait time for the paperwork to be transferred?

There is a phone number listed on the I-797 form. Has anyone used that? Will they or can they give any answers or help if I call?

Just starting to get a little concerned here. We just want to get married and start our life together.

I hate red tape.

Thanks for any input or suggestions.

Ouch! Burning serious daylight!

Have you received a letter from NVC or called NVC about your MNL # ?

There are details in the link below, follow the flashing arrow.

Then jump over to the Philippines forum as you will find a great group there to answer your questions.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

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“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

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