December'07 Filers

[Leedah 22]

I just filed my hubby's I-130 petition on Dec. 8th (technically arrived at chicago lockbox Dec.11th).

Anyone else filed in this month?

Let's keep each other updated.

[jc1b 0]

I just filed my hubby's I-130 petition on Dec. 8th (technically arrived at chicago lockbox Dec.11th).

Anyone else filed in this month?

Let's keep each other updated.

Hi Leedah Mine sent dec 01 still no NOA...

[Leedah 22]

J. Morones signed for my express mail package as well.

I wonder if this person just works for the post office or if he is with uscis and designated to sign for mail as it comes. Hmmmmm....lol

If so, that's ALOT of signing to do.

[Leedah 22]

Still no NOA1.

Hmmm...

I called to check on the money order I sent in and it's still un-cashed.

Wonder if our files are sitting around in the mail room collecting dust.

[HKcouple 0]

December 12, 2007 - packet sent from Oklahoma City. I was hoping to send it out on Monday, but due to the winter storm I couldn't do anything until today. Go VSC GO VSC, process process.

Your item was delivered at 12:18 PM on December 13, 2007 in SAINT ALBANS, VT 05479 to INS . The item was signed for by P NOVAK.

What is my next step in waiting?

What should I start preparing for? or should I wait until after I send in my tax for 2007?... Let's go DECEMBER FILER!!!~~~

[Chet 0]

I sent mine on Dec 10. According to USPS tracking, it arrived on Dec 12.

I'm very fearful that the process will be long and cumbersome as there are a lot of people without their NOA-1.

The waiting process is annoying!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

We mailed our I-129F Petition (I know this is the K3 Forum) on December 5th and just got our NOA1 in the mail yesterday. It was dated the 11th of December.

I wish you all a speedy journey!

~L

[logitech 0]

i am also a december filer...

Hope we get the visas done soon

best wishes

[Chet 0]

We mailed our I-129F Petition (I know this is the K3 Forum) on December 5th and just got our NOA1 in the mail yesterday. It was dated the 11th of December.

I wish you all a speedy journey!

~L

Wow! That's awesome. Did you send it to the Chicago Lockbox?

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

We mailed our I-129F Petition (I know this is the K3 Forum) on December 5th and just got our NOA1 in the mail yesterday. It was dated the 11th of December.

I wish you all a speedy journey!

~L

Wow! That's awesome. Did you send it to the Chicago Lockbox?

I was surprised too! We were prepared for like a 5 week wait after reading all the trouble people have had here at VJ!

We sent it straight to Vermont. My sweetie lives in New Jersey. I'm filing for a K1.

[Chet 0]

I read through some of the postings that we can send I-129F without NOA1 from the I-130. The waiting game is too crazy. Does anyone know what service center to send to if one lives in Texas (CSC or VSC)?

[SusieK 3]

I read through some of the postings that we can send I-129F without NOA1 from the I-130. The waiting game is too crazy. Does anyone know what service center to send to if one lives in Texas (CSC or VSC)?

JUST an FYi - No process at all on I-130's from August on, no checks cashed, NO NOA1's nada nothing. So hopefully next year early is a good sign for all.

The I-129f is a different story, they are being processed.

Yes you can send other the I-129F without ur receipt number, alot of us sent both together as its acceptable now. Good Luck and I believe it would go to California, but double check on other threads.

Cheers and good luck and Happy Holidays.

[Chet 0]

I read through some of the postings that we can send I-129F without NOA1 from the I-130. The waiting game is too crazy. Does anyone know what service center to send to if one lives in Texas (CSC or VSC)?

JUST an FYi - No process at all on I-130's from August on, no checks cashed, NO NOA1's nada nothing. So hopefully next year early is a good sign for all.

The I-129f is a different story, they are being processed.

Yes you can send other the I-129F without ur receipt number, alot of us sent both together as its acceptable now. Good Luck and I believe it would go to California, but double check on other threads.

Cheers and good luck and Happy Holidays.

Thanks for the reply. I called USCIS today (as a side comment, I don't think the people who works there cares...one apparently has to have no heart to work there) and asked about the NOA1 process and basically said they are about caught up and expect 30-90 days for the notification! What a bunch of crock! How hard is it to open the envelope and send a notification?!! I also asked if I can send the I-129F without the NOA1 and the lady responded with a strong "NO!". She tells me that one must have the NOA1 before submitting the I-129F. I'm so confused with the system with conflicting information. It is so irritating that one has to wait so long to get your spouse here.

Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday.... I know for all of us, it would have been better to spend with our family. :-(

Take care!

[Imua 0]

This is very confusing - so we cannot send the I-129A and the I-130 together, but need to wait for the NOA1 for the I-130 before sending the I-129A? I know this is how it used to be but I thought after July 30 that it changed???? Other people have filed both together with no problem as I have read here, maybe(hopefully) this particular person didn't have her facts straight.

And what is this about sending 'standalone' I-130s to the Chicago lockbox? If we have to wait for the NOA1 to send in the I-129a wouldn't they be all standalone until the I-129A is received??? How will USCIS know that the I-130 will be on its way? I am hoping to file around New Year's and thought I had everything understood at this point but Noooo... Do I send it to Vermont or the Chicago lockbox? Together or separately?

I read through some of the postings that we can send I-129F without NOA1 from the I-130. The waiting game is too crazy. Does anyone know what service center to send to if one lives in Texas (CSC or VSC)?

JUST an FYi - No process at all on I-130's from August on, no checks cashed, NO NOA1's nada nothing. So hopefully next year early is a good sign for all.

The I-129f is a different story, they are being processed.

Yes you can send other the I-129F without ur receipt number, alot of us sent both together as its acceptable now. Good Luck and I believe it would go to California, but double check on other threads.

Cheers and good luck and Happy Holidays.

Thanks for the reply. I called USCIS today (as a side comment, I don't think the people who works there cares...one apparently has to have no heart to work there) and asked about the NOA1 process and basically said they are about caught up and expect 30-90 days for the notification! What a bunch of crock! How hard is it to open the envelope and send a notification?!! I also asked if I can send the I-129F without the NOA1 and the lady responded with a strong "NO!". She tells me that one must have the NOA1 before submitting the I-129F. I'm so confused with the system with conflicting information. It is so irritating that one has to wait so long to get your spouse here.

Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday.... I know for all of us, it would have been better to spend with our family. :-(

Take care!

Edited December 20, 2007 by Pattu Rani

[HKcouple 0]

W000t My check cashed and I registered today.

My case last updated: 12/18/2007

So I'm hoping for a NOA1.

Let's go VSC and good luck to everyone who filed December 2007. Keep your spirits high, we only need to endure one last Christmas (unless your flying to see your special fiance/fiancee, LUCKY you~).

I would like everyone to keep this updated so we may know the process time and wish each other lucks. ~~