Why haven't we received our NOA1 yet?

[hoperosss 0]

Hi everyone,

My fiancé and I tried applying to the K1 visa twice already. We sent our first application March 1st, and never heard anything back, never received our NOA1, the money was never taken. It's been 73 days.

We tried everything: calling USCIS (but it's impossible to have someone on the phone), contacting people through USCIS website but they just say they can't find anything. We emailed the lockbox after 30 days but they never replied.

We decided to send another application on April 23rd. It says it was delivered on April 27th and picked by a M J. (today is May 14th so it's been 21 days since we sent our second application and 17 days since it's been delivered to Lewisville). We were so hopeful... but same thing and we haven't heard anything, didn't get our NOA1 and the money wasn't taken.

Is there anyone in the same situation?

[appleblossom 6,029]

21 minutes ago, hoperosss said:

Hi everyone,

My fiancé and I tried applying to the K1 visa twice already. We sent our first application March 1st, and never heard anything back, never received our NOA1, the money was never taken. It's been 73 days.

We tried everything: calling USCIS (but it's impossible to have someone on the phone), contacting people through USCIS website but they just say they can't find anything. We emailed the lockbox after 30 days but they never replied.

We decided to send another application on April 23rd. It says it was delivered on April 27th and picked by a M J. (today is May 14th so it's been 21 days since we sent our second application and 17 days since it's been delivered to Lewisville). We were so hopeful... but same thing and we haven't heard anything, didn't get our NOA1 and the money wasn't taken.

Is there anyone in the same situation?

 

Sounds like the first one never got there. What does tracking say for that one and which address did they get sent to?

 

How did you pay the fees and how much?

Edited 9 hours ago by appleblossom

[hoperosss 0]

Thank you for your answer! 🙏

We did mail them both. 

For the first package we used the credit card form. For the second package we used the ACH transactions as we heard there were less issues with this form of payment. For both we wrote an amount of $675. Everything was signed, everything was included and complete (form, proof of relationship, photos, letters of intent to get married, etc.). 

Tracking says " Delivered To LEWISVILLE, TX US Received By MJOHNS**" (don't know if I cant write their name).

Edited 9 hours ago by hoperosss

[appleblossom 6,029]

1 minute ago, hoperosss said:

Thank you for your answer! 🙏

We did mail them both. 

For the first package we used the credit card form. For the second package we used the ACH transactions as we heard there were less issues with this form of payment. For both we wrote an amount of $675. Everything was signed, everything was included and complete (form, proof of relationship, photos, letters of intent to get married, etc.). 

 

What does tracking say for the first package?

 

At least you know the second got there, I think you're just expecting things too early, it can take several weeks to get NOA1 so I'm sure you'll get it soon.

 

Good luck. 

[hoperosss 0]

6 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

What does tracking say for the first package?

 

At least you know the second got there, I think you're just expecting things too early, it can take several weeks to get NOA1 so I'm sure you'll get it soon.

 

Good luck. 

We didn't track the first package so we don't even know if it arrived. How many weeks can it take? 

[appleblossom 6,029]

1 minute ago, hoperosss said:

We didn't track the first package so we don't even know if it arrived. How many weeks can it take? 

 

Ah. Quite a few I believe, although it's odd that they haven't taken payment. 

 

Did you do the G-1145?

[hoperosss 0]

2 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Ah. Quite a few I believe, although it's odd that they haven't taken payment. 

 

Did you do the G-1145?

We did G-1650 ACH transactions. We'll wait until 30 days after delivery and then send the form a third time. 😞

This process is really tough and draining.

[appleblossom 6,029]

1 minute ago, hoperosss said:

We did G-1650 ACH transactions. We'll wait until 30 days after delivery and then send the form a third time. 😞

This process is really tough and draining.

 

Don't send it again! If you know it got there this time then it's just a case of waiting for it to be either be accepted or rejected. 

 

Did you do the G-1145 form as well so you get a text when it's accepted? 

[hoperosss 0]

Just now, appleblossom said:

 

Don't send it again! If you know it got there this time then it's just a case of waiting for it to be either be accepted or rejected. 

 

Did you do the G-1145 form as well so you get a text when it's accepted? 

Yes, we included the G-1145.

We'll try to be patient and then contact the lockbox again. 

[Crazy Cat 46,585]

5 hours ago, hoperosss said:

We did G-1650 ACH transactions. We'll wait until 30 days after delivery and then send the form a third time. 😞

This process is really tough and draining.

Welcome to the forums.  Do NOT send a third I-129f package.  You have at least one at the lockbox already.  Nothing happens as fast as we want regarding US immigration.  Yes, waiting is hard.......but having multiple duplicate petitions in the system will be a big, big headache and cost.  Instead, keep studying the process and the forms needed in the next steps.  Becoming an "A" student will make the whole process much easier.  Good luck.  Keep us updated.  Your experience will be valuable to those who follow in your footsteps.

 

Note:  Never send anything to USCIS without a proper tracking number.

Edited 3 hours ago by Crazy Cat

[hoperosss 0]

13 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Welcome to the forums.  Do NOT send a third I-129f package.  You have at least one at the lockbox already.  Nothing happens as fast as you want regarding US immigration.  Yes, waiting is hard.......but having multiple duplicate petitions in the system will be a big, big headache and cost.  Instead, keep studying the process and the forms needed in the next steps.  Becoming an "A" student will make the whole process much easier.  Good luck.  Keep us updated.  Your experience will be valuable to those who follow in your footsteps.

 

Note:  Never send anything to USCIS without a proper tracking number.

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to answer! 🙏

The only thing that's reassuring is that the first package was missing a vital information - even if they received it and process it in the future it would be denied. So for now we just have this case. What would happen though if you had two cases? 

[Crazy Cat 46,585]

1 hour ago, hoperosss said:

Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to answer! 🙏

The only thing that's reassuring is that the first package was missing a vital information - even if they received it and process it in the future it would be denied. So for now we just have this case. What would happen though if you had two cases? 

Two active cases would cost you for both, and you would likely have to officially withdraw one of them to create a clean paper trail going forward.  Otherwise, it could be confusing to both USCIS and you.