NOA1 taking longer than expected

[rdelly_21 2]

Me and my fiancée just might be anxious about the receiving the hard-copy receipt notice.. but we are trying to figure out when we are supposed to receive this "hard-copy" NOA1 so that we can see what instructions we need to follow up from that.

We sent in the I-129F on July 15, 2016. I also filed for the G-1145 form for E-notice.

Everything was looking good from there, I received an email and text message on July 21, 2016 (6 days after sending I-129F) saying that my "case was accepted and routed to the USCIS California Service Center for processing." It also included, "Within 7-10 days by standard mail, you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with receipt number...."

I went to Check my case status on the USCIS website with my receipt number that I got in the email, and it said that they received it on July 18, 2016 (3 days after sending I-129F).

So since then, I was expecting the hard copy NOA1 within 7-10 days of July 18, 2016 (expecting something by July 28, 2016). --- Nothing 10 days later

So then I figured, maybe I should be expecting it 7-10 days from when I received the email. Well, today (August 1,2016) is the 10th day from the email... so hopefully I will have it by the end of the day.

p.s. It could be very probable that it is 7-10 business days by mail.. I wish they would specify. It's a bit concerning when I only see many individuals getting their Hard Copy NOA1 7 days after sending the petition.

Edited August 1, 2016 by rdelly_21

[pch1 64]

If you don't receive it within 30 days, then you should call them. But hopefully you will receive it soon.

[C-ma'am 684]

**Post moved from K1 Process and Procedures to Progress Reports.

[Scandi 3,977]

Everything with USCIS has been crazy slow in June and July, so wouldn't surprise me if it takes longer to get the NOA1 hard copy too.

[rdelly_21 2]

Awesome, Thank you for your responses... Like everyone else, I just wish everything would be done quickly!

[Nin&Way 69]

Yes , Just be a little more patient...there's nothing can do at this point. Wait for the 30 days. It's hard, but...patience. ?

[raydamon 3]

It could be the USPS losing your mail.

My 129F package was almost lost by the USPS as well.

Since they got your package already so there's not much need to worry. I'd wait 30 days and give them a call for the hard copy.

[Dotagirlandboy 30]

Don't worry too much about it, There is nothing you can really do but wait until NOA2 anyway, the rest of the information as far as what you can be working on now, can be found on this site but in reality there's not much to do but wait. I believe if you log into the USCIS website, there is a part that says if you don't receive your letter in 30 days contact them, but it's taking at least 2-3 months for NOA2 anyway, so you have time Good luck!