No NOA1 yet, Getting worried

[Mackenzie Owens 2]

The best way we were able to prove having met each other within the last 2 years was a trip we took about 2 years ago. The trip was from the 23rd of December 2018 and lasted until Jan. 3rd 2019. 

I have sent the application on Dec. 5th but so far have received no NOA1. I see that many people get a NOA1 around 10 days after sending their application and some get it after just a few day, should we be getting worried? The shipping was priority express and I sent everything correctly. The tracking said it was signed for and picked up on the 8th, so 7 business days ago.

Any tips?

Edited December 17, 2020 by Mackenzie Owens

[powerpuff 6,725]

It can take from 2 to 4 weeks. I’ve seen cases recently that took even longer. 

[Mackenzie Owens 2]

2 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

It can take from 2 to 4 weeks. I’ve seen cases recently that took even longer. 

Since I have submitted my application before the 2 years (just before), then do I not have to worry about the 2-year requirement if it takes them another 3-4 weeks to "file" my petition in their way? Our best evidence is on January 3rd, 2019

Edited December 17, 2020 by Mackenzie Owens

[powerpuff 6,725]

Just now, Mackenzie Owens said:

Since I have submitted my application before the 2 years (just before), then do I not have to worry about the 2-year requirement if it takes them another 3-4 weeks to "file" my petition in their way?

I don’t think you have to worry. I’d say it counts from the day you signed the form and sent it. 

[Crazy Cat 41,978]

You must have met within 2 years of the day they receive the petition..  They received your petition on Dec 8th. 

Edited December 17, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Greenbaum 12,259]

11 hours ago, Mackenzie Owens said:

The best way we were able to prove having met each other within the last 2 years was a trip we took about 2 years ago. The trip was from the 23rd of December 2018 and lasted until Jan. 3rd 2019. 

I have sent the application on Dec. 5th but so far have received no NOA1. I see that many people get a NOA1 around 10 days after sending their application and some get it after just a few day, should we be getting worried? The shipping was priority express and I sent everything correctly. The tracking said it was signed for and picked up on the 8th, so 7 business days ago.

Any tips?

If you're waiting for your NOA1, USCIS is running way behind on the issuance of said document. Don't be concerned, alarmed, anxious, disappointed or any other adverb as they will be there shortly. A delay in the NOA1 is not going to affect you in anyway except it will take longer to adjudicate your case to a NOA2. 

Current processing of the issuance for a NOA1 is about 4-6 weeks. You are earlier in your expectations. A couple of key factors to look for is 1) has your tracking indicated the package was received? 2) Has your form of payment been executed? Having those two completed then you are close to receiving your NOA1.  

[Mackenzie Owens 2]

11 hours ago, powerpuff said:

I don’t think you have to worry. I’d say it counts from the day you signed the form and sent it. 

 

10 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

You must have met within 2 years of the day they receive the petition..  They received your petition on Dec 8th. 

Thank you, this calms me down if this is correct. 

 

7 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

If you're waiting for your NOA1, USCIS is running way behind on the issuance of said document. Don't be concerned, alarmed, anxious, disappointed or any other adverb as they will be there shortly. A delay in the NOA1 is not going to affect you in anyway except it will take longer to adjudicate your case to a NOA2. 

Current processing of the issuance for a NOA1 is about 4-6 weeks. You are earlier in your expectations. A couple of key factors to look for is 1) has your tracking indicated the package was received? 2) Has your form of payment been executed? Having those two completed then you are close to receiving your NOA1.  

Thank you

[Maki&Kiki 123]

It took them 39 days to cash our check, and 1 day for NO1 email-notification to pop up.  So total of 40 days since they have received our application. It's only been 13 days since you sent application, don't worry!!  
It's normal that NO1 takes 1 month + now days.. 

[igoyougoduke 1,660]

17 hours ago, Mackenzie Owens said:

The best way we were able to prove having met each other within the last 2 years was a trip we took about 2 years ago. The trip was from the 23rd of December 2018 and lasted until Jan. 3rd 2019. 

I have sent the application on Dec. 5th but so far have received no NOA1. I see that many people get a NOA1 around 10 days after sending their application and some get it after just a few day, should we be getting worried? The shipping was priority express and I sent everything correctly. The tracking said it was signed for and picked up on the 8th, so 7 business days ago.

Any tips?

it has barely been 2 weeks since you filed. It is taking 60-90 days for certain lockboxes to send receipts. I say take a seat

[Verrou 1,962]

3 weeks here. sent documents on 11/24, not yet cash the cheque. im not worry about it 

[HRQX 4,145]

6 hours ago, Mackenzie Owens said:

Thank you, this calms me down if this is correct.

See 8 CFR § 103.2(a)(7)(i): "USCIS will consider a benefit request received and will record the receipt date as of the actual date of receipt at the location designated for filing such benefit request whether electronically or in paper format."

18 hours ago, powerpuff said:

I’d say it counts from the day you signed the form and sent it. 

It's the day it arrived at the Lockbox that counts, not the day it was mailed/sent out. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-129finstr.pdf "Indicate whether you and your fiancé(e) have seen each other in person during the two year period immediately before to filing your petition."

[brvids2020 26]

20 hours ago, Mackenzie Owens said:

The best way we were able to prove having met each other within the last 2 years was a trip we took about 2 years ago. The trip was from the 23rd of December 2018 and lasted until Jan. 3rd 2019. 

I have sent the application on Dec. 5th but so far have received no NOA1. I see that many people get a NOA1 around 10 days after sending their application and some get it after just a few day, should we be getting worried? The shipping was priority express and I sent everything correctly. The tracking said it was signed for and picked up on the 8th, so 7 business days ago.

Any tips?

I sent mine on October 27th and have received no NOA1!

[Loren Y 2,755]

USCIS Mailroom...... Your petition is here....

Edited December 18, 2020 by Loren Y

[PatLuvO 284]

It can take awhile due to the current situation. I know someone who sent their petition the end of October and received their NOA1 last week. As long as you tracked your package and it says delivered you don't have anything to worry about. 

[Mackenzie Owens 2]

Thank you everyone!