NOA1?

[GrenadianCrix 2]

Ok, I know this question has been answered before, I have spent over an hour trying to find the posts. The search function isn't working for me either.

So here goes. At what point is the NOA1 issued?

I know VSC has received my I-129F packet from USPS confirmation however I have yet to recieve an NOA1 by mail or email notification (5 business days later). The payment was a foreign money order that was drawn in US$...could this be holding it up? Is the NOA1 only issued after the check/money order has cleared?

If someone knows, I would be very happy if you shared it with me!

Thanks a lot

Sue

[GrenadianCrix 2]

Ok...thanks for looking at this post...but no need to reply.

The search started working again and i found my answer.

Basically the NOA1 has nothing to do with my check clearing...just sometimes it takes a long time. the waiting is agony!

Cheers

Sue

[brnidokiegurl 1]

I believe they go hand in hand, but i went thru Texas/Calif. Got the check cashed, got the number off the back, then rec'd the confirmation paper.

[KarenCee 3]

The check being cashed can be a bit important if you want to know what your case number is before getting the NOA1 in the mail. It's usually on the back.

[Nazuspe 0]

I have maybe a similar question...

What is the official date of the NOA1?

On my NOA1 I have two dates: "Received Date" 2/5/07 and then the "Notice Date" 2/12/07. Which counts as your official NOA1 date?

[KarenCee 3]

I would assume the one that says "notice" date.

[GrenadianCrix 2]

The check being cashed can be a bit important if you want to know what your case number is before getting the NOA1 in the mail. It's usually on the back.

Since we used a money order (we don't have a foreign checking account and we both live in Grenada) we won't get the case number from the cashed check. that is why i'm chewing down my fingers waiting for the NOA1 so I can get the case #. I guess patience will win out, I don't have much of a choice..hahaha

Sue

[KarenCee 3]

The check being cashed can be a bit important if you want to know what your case number is before getting the NOA1 in the mail. It's usually on the back.

Since we used a money order (we don't have a foreign checking account and we both live in Grenada) we won't get the case number from the cashed check. that is why i'm chewing down my fingers waiting for the NOA1 so I can get the case #. I guess patience will win out, I don't have much of a choice..hahaha

Sue

ahhhh...gotcha. I hope you hear something soon. I know how hard it is waiting.

[phila 0]

I'm a little over a week after you at VSC. I will let you know as soon as I receive the NOA1. I'm sure it should be there anyday. But, if you are receiving it 'snail mail' overseas, I guess it may take a little longer. Sending good thoughts your way!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Ours took about a week from the time they "received" it till I actually got the NOA1 in the mail. Of course you are talking about the time to send the mail internationally since you both live in a different country. I guess you have relatives or something here to use as a mailing address. I know when I even send stuff to Canada it takes anywhere from a week to 10 days. I hear you on the waiting though. I am going absolutely nuts.

[GrenadianCrix 2]

I am receiving my mail at my sisters house in the states. I think that the NOA1 was never sent, since I just received my NOA2. I guess they skipped a step to save time. I didn't get any email notifications either.

Sue