Dave + Loni

How can I tell where my file is at NVC, recived, sent ..... is there a site I can go to ?

For starters the NOA2 is only valid for 4 months total all additional paperwork must be completed, medical and interview done before it expires.

If he gave up that quickly then you were not worth it to him, your better off without him. Try again there are plenty who will wait, I did and for 9 months.

Finally after 260 days I got aproved.

Jackpot I got the NOA2 e-mail just as I was chating with my sweetheart.

Interesting....Of course they could have said that since they received it as well. After all it does say 'Initial Review'. Hopefully you will get approved soon.

It says under review, this should have implied it's on a adjuster desk, and would be done in a day or two.

I got this back from my state senator last week, how long should it take if they didn't lie to the senator. I don't want to wait 45 days to hear from them before going back to the senators office.

USCIS records indicate the I129F case WAC******************** is currently under review with an officer. Your constituent should receive a notice of action* within 45 days.

I can only hope Dave+Loni! We have been waiting so long and going on 8 months of not seeing each other!

I feel your pain we have been apart for 16 months. and nothing I can do will get that time back for me.

How did you find this information Bayareaguy?

I got a call from my congresswoman today but no NOA2! She said that CSC told her our file is with a officer for review and that we should be receiving something in the mail within 30 days with a response. That is all she said.

that generaly means you'll be aproved in a few days. good luck.

I'll let everyone know as soon as I do, thanks to all on the site for there well wishes and info.

I received this from USCIS regarding your care:

Hi Madeline,

USCIS records indicate the I129F case W************ is currently under review with an officer. Your constituent should receive a notice of action* within 45 days.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist in this matter.

Best,

Congrats to you

congrats

Congrats!

Congrats!!!

signed sadly only 5 so far including mine.

ok, where is the video ? what info ?

I'm at 245 days, the waiting is over. Its time for action I have already contacted my senator who has contacted CSC. I'm wait a short time for anwsers, failing that more action will follow. Next step is evidince gathering and then the threat of a lawsuit notice to the US Attorneys office and director of USCIS and head of the CSC. There will be no more sitting around and waiting

So, how long do you have to wait to file a mandamus?

I would wait as they recommend until after the normal time when you filed. and you have tried to contact them (keep records date and time) also after you have contacted both your congressman and Senator and they have been unable or unwilling to help.

It requires you to have tried everything else, so that you feel you have no other choise.

The question to ask is who determines what "timely manner" means? If USCIS publishes 07/18/2012 as the date of petitions they are processing and leaving it there, do they get to say that they are within normal processing time frames? Or can we legally establish some precedent? It is fairly apparent that USCIS is failing the spirit of their mandate, but I have seen no published guidelines of what "timely" is expected to mean. So, they may be able to wash their hands of this in the letter of the law.

True, but often because you involve the local US attorney in your jurisdiction they don't want to defend the USCIS if it would apear to be a long time to the average person.

Hi All, I was doing some research (one of my skills) and I found this legal action for those beyond normal processing times.

This is presented for infomation only (lawyers names redacted )

Perhaps a large volume of lawsuit threats will prompt some type of action.

Note I have compleated step one and I'm waiting to hear back from them.

When your case is not being processed:

Many clients seek legal assistance from 88888888888888888 when their immigration cases are not being processed by the USCIS or consulate in a timely manner. Often, the government does not act upon naturalization, adjustment of status applications or on immigrant visa applications. Often times, these cases are delayed by FBI background checks. With such cases, there is essentially only one action that the applicant can take to force the agency to act — filing a lawsuit. This type of lawsuit, known as a "writ of mandamus," is designed to compel the government to perform a duty owed to the plaintiff, namely, take action on the pending application. Upon receiving a complaint filed with the Federal Court, the government must answer within sixty days of the complaint. Often these lawsuits cause the government to finally take action.

If you are in such a situation, filing a suit against the USCIS or appropriate US Consulate may be the only way to get your case processed because the Federal Court can oblige the USCIS or US Consulate to review your application/petition and make a final decision within a short period of time (usually, within 60 days). However, it is important to remember that the court cannot force the USCIS or the consulate to make a decision in your favor.

Steps to filing a writ of mandamus:

Step 1: The first step to take when processing a case that has gone beyond the stated time is to make inquiries with the USCIS or consulate. It is best to document these inquiries as best as possible.

Step 2: If a resolution is not reached, the next step is to notify USCIS or the consulate, as well as the local US attorney in your jurisdiction, of your intention to file a lawsuit if resolution is not forthcoming within 30 days. This step will often have the desired effect; even if it does not lead to a decision immediately, it often prompts the USCIS or consulate to begin working on the matter.

Step 3: If a month has passed with no action on the case, the lawsuit should be filed and served upon the relevant defendants (the government agencies which have not acted) and local US attorney.

I just sent a letter to my Senator today, She's on the immigration reform panel. I requested her assistance in my case as well as asking about the problem with the K-1's petition process in general at CSC.

I will let you all know what help I receive if any, and any anwsers to the questions about CSC.

hard rule to remember but don't plan anything until the last bit of paperwork (visa with stamps if needed) are in hand. same with airline tickets, don't buy before hand.

Don't bother looking for help from a senator from any state other than your own, they can't and won't help you.

The envelope was intended to prevent a special machine from reading the electronic info on the card. you can keep using it but unless you very unlucky or a special target it's a very low risk of someone stealing the info.

You can keep the card inside to prevent this if you like. there is not concern of the card being changed.