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Okay.. I decided to send out I-129F without I-797 NOA1 (I-130)..that still have not rcvd due to backlog or frontlog (whatever the prob is) at USCIS/CSC, computer glitches..etc..etc.. I called USCIS and asked rep if I could include as evidence: copies of cashed & stamped (uscis receipt #)check, usps deliver conf.card, online case status letter. Representative told me this would show as evidence that I-130 was filed, received and have receipt #. Now.. I already had a cover letter prepared (made by agency working with us in Jordan and signed by me) that says I've included (along with fees and other necessary docs).. my I-797 (for I-130 form). Should I re-do this letter or just add a memo explaining that I-797 was stated to be sent out (refer: online case status letter) but never received due to USCIS backlog and receipt system problems. But i have include the following documents (listed earlier). Im not sure exactly what to write and do.. Hope to get some feedback, advice, info.

thanks,

Gwen

p.s... i will send email to lawyer/agency regarding my intents and any changes regarding I-129F

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Okay.. I decided to send out I-129F without I-797 NOA1 (I-130)..that still have not rcvd due to backlog or frontlog (whatever the prob is) at USCIS/CSC, computer glitches..etc..etc.. I called USCIS and asked rep if I could include as evidence: copies of cashed & stamped (uscis receipt #)check, usps deliver conf.card, online case status letter. Representative told me this would show as evidence that I-130 was filed, received and have receipt #. Now.. I already had a cover letter prepared (made by agency working with us in Jordan and signed by me) that says I've included (along with fees and other necessary docs).. my I-797 (for I-130 form). Should I re-do this letter or just add a memo explaining that I-797 was stated to be sent out (refer: online case status letter) but never received due to USCIS backlog and receipt system problems. But i have include the following documents (listed earlier). Im not sure exactly what to write and do.. Hope to get some feedback, advice, info.

thanks,

Gwen

p.s... i will send email to lawyer/agency regarding my intents and any changes regarding I-129F

Maybe i missed the question, but why don't you just write another cover letter and indicate exactly what you are including. This is what i did. I know you have a lawyer but you do not need him to change the cover letter since you are signing it. Just make sure they are ok with your plan.

good luck

I-130:

05/26/07: Mailed USPS; 05/31/07: Priority Date established
09/13/07: Received NOA1 (PD 5/31, RD 5/31, ND 9/10, PM 9/11)
11/15/07: Case Approved
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD 5/31, RD 6/9, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)

I-129F:
06/27/07: Mailed USPS; 07/09/07: Received NOA1 (PD N/A, RD 7/2, ND 7/6, PM 7/6)
11/20/07: Received NOA2 by mail (PD N/A, RD 7/6, ND 11/15, PM 11/19)
12/10/07: NVC Received case (12/24/07: Received Packet 3 in the mail)
01/02/08: Email from consulate. Interview scheduled on 01/23. Interview letter in the mail.
01/23/08: Interview in Vancouver Approved
01/24/08: K-3 Visa granted

I-485/I-765 (AOS/EAD):
02/22/08: Mailed USPS; 03/03/08: Received both I-797C NOAs by mail (RD 2/24, ND 2/29, PM 2/29)
03/19/08: Biometrics
05/07/08: EAD card received
07/28/08: Interview Notice Received. (ND 7/23)
09/29/08: Interview - Approved Class CR6

10/18/08: Received welcome letter; 10/23/08: Received Conditional Permanent Resident Card (PM 10/21)

I-751 (Remove Condition)

07/01/10: Mailed USPS
07/16/10: Received I-797C NOA by mail (RD 7/12)
07/29/10: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 08/19/10 (ND 7/26)

09/16/10: Condition lifted and Permanent Resident Card Printed

09/25/10: Permanent Resident Card received

N-400 (Citizenship):
03/03/14: Mailed USPS
03/15/14: Received I-797C NOA by mail (PD 3/6, RD 3/06, ND 3/10)
03/17/14: Biometrics Appt Scheduled for 03/27/14 (ND 3/13)

04/03/14: Placed inline for interview scheduling

06/04/14: Interview Notice Received with Interview scheduled for 7/8. (ND 6/4)

07/08/14: Interview + RFE. Response Mailed 7/12. Website updated on 8/21 that response received. 8/25 Placed in queue for oath.

09/05/14: Oath Ceremony Letter Received (ND 9/2)

09/17/14: Oath Ceremony / Naturalized

PD = Priority Date, RD= Receipt Date, ND = Notice Date, PM = Post Marked

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I would suggest rewriting the letter with a phrase stating that due to delays at CSC in sending receipt notices I have included additional proof in place on the I-797. Omit the I-797 from your list of documents and add what documents you are sending.

Naturalization

3/23/14 - N400 package sent to Phoenix

3/27/14 - N400 package delivered

4/3/14 - NOA1 receipt date

4/4/14 - check cashed

04/29/14 - biometrics date

07/01/14 - interview date

xx/xx/xx - Oath Ceremony

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Okay.. I decided to send out I-129F without I-797 NOA1 (I-130)..that still have not rcvd due to backlog or frontlog (whatever the prob is) at USCIS/CSC, computer glitches..etc..etc.. I called USCIS and asked rep if I could include as evidence: copies of cashed & stamped (uscis receipt #)check, usps deliver conf.card, online case status letter. Representative told me this would show as evidence that I-130 was filed, received and have receipt #. Now.. I already had a cover letter prepared (made by agency working with us in Jordan and signed by me) that says I've included (along with fees and other necessary docs).. my I-797 (for I-130 form). Should I re-do this letter or just add a memo explaining that I-797 was stated to be sent out (refer: online case status letter) but never received due to USCIS backlog and receipt system problems. But i have include the following documents (listed earlier). Im not sure exactly what to write and do.. Hope to get some feedback, advice, info.

thanks,

Gwen

p.s... i will send email to lawyer/agency regarding my intents and any changes regarding I-129F

Cover letter is yours, you are the one signing it. It should accurately state the evidence you are submitting. You should have no problem re-typing it yourself.

03/12/2007 - Married to my beautiful wife

04/16/2007 - Sent I-130 to VSC via USPS Express Mail

05/12/2007 - NOA1 received by snail mail after a loooong wait

05/14/2007 - Sent I-129F for K3 to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Express Mail

10/22/2007 - I129F APPROVED (161 days), I130 APPROVED (188 days)

11/08/2007 - I129F received at NVC, embassy case number generated.

11/13/2007 - I129F forwarded to embassy.

11/18/2007 - 129F petition received at embassy

01/09/2008 - finally, DOS gives me the interview date, April 16, 2007 (ouch)

01/23/2008 - never got packet 4, emailed embassy

04/11/2008 - picked up packet 4, did medical

04/14/2008 - medical report pickup, no problems

04/16/2008 - interview date- APPROVED!!!!!

04/18/2008 - both of us are home at last, POE JFK!

05/21/2008 - sent AOS and EAD

05/27/2008 - received NOA1 for AOS and for EAD

06/02/2008 - received Biometrics appt letter

06/19/2008 - Biometrics appointment scheduled - DONE

06/19/2008 - both AOS and EAD touched because of biometrics

07/29/2008 - EAD approved.

05/13/2009 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!/ Card production ordered email

05/18/2009 - Welcome Letter received

06/12/2009 - Second card production ordered email

06/19/2009 - Approval notice send email

06/22/2009 - Green Card received

04/09/2012 - Applied for Citizenship by Express Mailing N400 to NBC

04/10/2012 - N400 received by USCIS

06/23/2012 - Biometrics appointment

07/27/2012 - Appointment scheduled for N400 interview

09/05/2012 - Interview passed, oath ceremony completed, and Naturalization certificate received.

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Hello my dear Gwen!

I'm glad you decided to send the I-129...we will be almost the same timelines for I-129, but PLEASEEEEE...dont forget to send to CHICAGO..ehehehe ....i did a mistake and I paying the price now (sent to Vermont_)... :crying:

I sent cover letter explaining that we never rcvd the I-797. We sent copy front/back check, copy of I-130 petition, copy of the DHL sign and recvd by them and copy of the online sattus with WAC# as evidence for I-130 filed.

I wish you good luck and my dear keep your faith on Allah, he never forget us....Alhadulillah!!!! (F)

Allah Makk! I miss you!!!!! :innocent:

Okay.. I decided to send out I-129F without I-797 NOA1 (I-130)..that still have not rcvd due to backlog or frontlog (whatever the prob is) at USCIS/CSC, computer glitches..etc..etc.. I called USCIS and asked rep if I could include as evidence: copies of cashed & stamped (uscis receipt #)check, usps deliver conf.card, online case status letter. Representative told me this would show as evidence that I-130 was filed, received and have receipt #. Now.. I already had a cover letter prepared (made by agency working with us in Jordan and signed by me) that says I've included (along with fees and other necessary docs).. my I-797 (for I-130 form). Should I re-do this letter or just add a memo explaining that I-797 was stated to be sent out (refer: online case status letter) but never received due to USCIS backlog and receipt system problems. But i have include the following documents (listed earlier). Im not sure exactly what to write and do.. Hope to get some feedback, advice, info.

thanks,

Gwen

p.s... i will send email to lawyer/agency regarding my intents and any changes regarding I-129F

NVC TIMELINE:

Nov 23, 2007 - Case # assigned RDJ #

Dec 03, 2007 - DS3032/AOS fee generated

Dec 04, 2007 - DS3032 sent by email

Dec 04, 2007 - AOS fee bill (self created by Jame's shortcut) sent

Dec 05, 2007 - Aos fee processed

Dec 03, 2007 - I-864 + IV bill generated

Dec 11, 2007 - I-864 package sent

Dec 13, 2007 - IV bill sent

Feb 22, 2008 - interview WAIVER required

Lima/Peru WAIVER

Mar 12, 2008 - waier delivered at RIO w/ interview

Sep 01, 2008 - waiver approved

Oct 14, 2008 - Rio interview to get the visa (wrong date)

Nov 19, 2008 - Got the visa again with the right date finally

Nov 25, 2008 - arrived in MY HOUSE....umbelivable....i'have no words for the moment...it's tooo go good to be true.

Dec 03, 2008 - Got my social security

Dec 17, 2008 - Got my GREEN CARD....yuhuuuuuu....

ALHAMDULILLAH!!!!

GOD IS TOO GOOD....GOD IS THE MOST POWERFULL BLESS I HAVE IN MY LIFE

Allahu Akbar!

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Thanks to all...and mostly Thanks to God!! Alhumdulilah!!!

If I seemed a lil bit confused or unclear..well its just cuz I've been working long hard hours...then in the late evening/ early morning visiting VJ and working on what to do regarding getting I-129F out. After research, praying, research, praying..calling USCIS and waiting waiting waiting.. Brain and heart said.. GO FOR IT!... then as I reviewed I-129F contents.. I read cover letter (that Jordananian agency prepared for me). We were a lot more lost in Jordan..and we felt better having Arabic/English speaking assistance in Jordan for my husband. But I sure wish I discovered this site prior to going to Jordan. Anyway... my cover letter needed updating and I wasn't sure what exactly to write..(remember..I was overtired).. Well, this is how I updated it to be "what i thought" would be appropriate. I really was looking for sample letter so I could get an idea of how it should be (I wasn't going to copy word for word..and wouldn't recommend that for anyone)

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am enclosing my I-129F petition for my husband XXXXXXXX with the necessary fees. I have been informed that California Service Center (uscis.gov press release 062607) are experiencing system problems, which are causing delays in printouts of receipts. I have not yet received NOA1 (I-797) from USCIS-CSC. As evidence that I-130 petition has been filed and received by USCIS, I have included my (online) USCIS case status receipt notice for the I-130 Form, USPS Delivery confirmation notice and print out of cashed cashiers check with case receipt number (WACXXXXXX). I appreciate your time ................................

Enclosures:

  • COPY OF USCIS (ONLINE) RECEIPT NOTICE FOR I-130 PETITION
  • COPY OF USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION NOTICE
  • COPY OF POSTED CASHIERS CHECK FOR FILING FEE OF I-130

(LIST CONTINUES)

:unsure: sooooo... there it is. Not sure if it was too much or ??? but pray all goes well..and its goes thru and things move along faster. I really pray the waiting for NOA1 was not a sign of how delayed the rest will be ...(i mean slower than the norm..or whats shown in statistic/or other vj members whos travelled this prior to any of us May/June filers).

I sure miss my husband.. oh God you know how much :innocent: Praying for us all..and the system and journey we have to go thru.

Gwen

(L) Ahmad

al-Jara'ab

(L) Forever (L)

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Keep trusting God and be encouraged. You will begin to see a light at the end of the tunnel soon.

Irene & Tawfiq

Alhumdulilah!!!!!!! Ok.. its done.. I mailed out my I-129F this morn and updated my timeline.. that felt great!!! Trying not to worry... I really really don't want to do ANYTHING that would cause more delays.. CSC is bringing enough delays without me. Thank You VJers for all your posts (questions, announcements.. updates, etc) Its helping me so much. Gosh!!! I wish we didnt go thru an agency. Spent extra money and I'm the one updating them with things that they didnt hear about(increase in fees, direct filing, updated version of I-129F). Whats up with dat? Oh well.. lets hope they really will help my husband in preparing and being successful with the rest of the steps in Jordan. Inshallah!!! Thank you for the encouragement and reminder to continue to trust God.

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