Ramsey

Finally!!! NOA2

Congratulations Chemmy!! So glad to hear about your good news, buddy I hope the rest of your journey goes by smoothly and I hope I get my NOA2 as you have!

Ramsey, how are you holding up? Any news of a second RFE or a NOA2? Thinking about you guys

jenafid, that is very thoughtful of you unfortunately, I haven't heard anything from the USCIS yet...This is almost my 3rd week after the CSC received my RFE reply. Not sure what's taking them so long, it's making my fiance and I really sad that they would drop the ball on our case I am continuing to pray that we here good news this week that will lift our spirits.

Good luck to you too buddy! My case has been forwarded to the Tokyo Embassy yesterday but I keep dropping in to make sure my fellow April RFE friends get their NOA2 soon! Keep the faith!

Wow, that's amazing that they sent your paperwork to Tokyo within 9 days!! That's very reassuring, hopefully mine will be the same, I was honestly worried about how long it would take to get tot the NVC and then to Beirut, Lebanon. If that part goes fast and then my fiance does her interview within a month, then I would be very happy and in good shape for getting the visa some time in July

JD & Coconut, hope you get NOA2 soon , hang in there!

Ramsey: Anything yet? 15 days since they received my RFE reply nothing for me.

Nothing yet, my friend, and I understand your frustration, I am getting equally mad & sad about it... It's been 15 days and pretty soon it will be 3 weeks and we haven't received our NOA2 yet what's even worse is that so many people around my WAC# have received their NOA2's already....I hope that means that we're getting much closer. I'm praying so hard that I receive it in the next few days. We have to keep the faith alive!

Belated congrats! I was so excited about getting approved that I didn't even read the thread above me...

Hang in there everyone, I was the last one in my batch to be approved. They are steadily getting to all of them, it won't be long now!

Congratulations turtlegirl! so happy that you got approved and I thank you for the words of encouragement... everyone in my batch has been accepted, they received my RFE reply back on May 8 and now we're getting to the 3-week mark and I am starting to get worried

Good luck on the rest of your journey

Ramsey:

Any good news for you today?

Just checked it right now, nothing yet....Any news on your end?

Guys guys guys! My familyyy..I just got noa2! exactly 5 months since noa1! Pls tell me some other ppl got it too???

(Maybe u guys should start complaining..the one and only time i really feel sad and complain, then my noa2 comes) that seems to happen a lot!

Please tell me some others got it too!

Congrats Ismail+Cassie !! I'm happy you finally got the NOA2 ! It has been a nerve-racking wait , good luck on the rest of your journey

Well said. Hang in there, it'll all be worth it. When I would get frustrated waiting for my NOA2, I stopped to think about why I'm doing all of this and was bodly reminded that I would do it even if it took twice as long...not that I wish that upon anyone, but you get my point! This time apart has taught me a lot of patience and of course an increased appreciation for the times I was able to spend with my fiancee. Not to sound too mushy, but we do this for love, that's what gives us strength to persevere and endure the challenges and sleepless nights. This too shall soon pass and we will be reunited once again.. Aloha my friends.

I think you said it much better than I did, Takeo! Your post put a big smile on my face Thanks for your support and insight!

Thanks, that all we can do is hope.

That really is all we can do, sadly. Some people are fortunate to get their NOA2 within 7 days after their RFE reply and for others it could take up to 3-4 weeks. On Saturday (May 18) our VJ friends Navid+Tina received their NOA2 after they had gotten their RFE reply on April 27 (so 21 days total for them). The important thing, in the end, is that we actually get the NOA2 so that we can be reunited with our loved one in the very near future

Congratulations Navid+TIna ! That makes me so happy You guys have waited so long for your NOA2 after your RFE reply!! I'm on Day 13 and hoping to get it soon. God Bless, good luck on the rest of your journey

It's been 13 days since they received the RFE reply at CSC. I must admit, this has been one of the most nerve racking experiences of my life. My patience is pretty much gone at this point. 8 months we have been waiting. This has to be the most f'ed up and dysfunctional entity of the US govt.

Same for me, buddy! Been waiting since May 8 (when they got my RFE reply) and nothing yet....It's starting to get annoying but let's cross our fingers and hope we get our NOA2 some time this week

we received RFE last April 19 and changed to Response Review last May 6 until now we are still waiting for the approval. :-(

but some who had RFE this month it took only a week and they are approved already.

jhewill, don't worry my friend, jenafid is right, they are very inconsistent with how long it takes them to get back to the RFE replies. Usually it doesn't take longer than 2 weeks but may take up to 3. Hang in there!

Thank you very much! I've been watching your posts the past few days and I really hope they aren't issuing you a second RFE. This process is terribly painful. Keep us updated!

Shukran kteer I hope you're right and I get an NOA2 soon! Mabrook again must be a beautiful day for you!

Just got the happy text!

NOA1: 10/19

First RFE text: 4/24

Second RFE text:4/26

RFE received: 5/3

RFE response received: 5/6

NOA2: 5/16

That's excellent news! Congratulations jenafid, 10 days between RFE & NOA2 is not bad at all, hopefully mine will take that long (it's been 7 days already) good luck on the rest of your journey

Just got my NOA2 and I could not be happier! Could not have come at a better time to cheer me up :D

Congratulations buddy!! So happy for you... you definitely deserve it good luck on the rest of your journey!

Thanks for that enlightenment Ramsey , I was just confused with that RFE notification, ><! ... God Bless U guys

You're welcome! That's what we're here for May it be an easy RFE that you can mail out right away! (overnight hehe) Best of luck on your journey!

Thanks sooo much!

This means a lot to me. I really need the support. The whole process is taking too long and it gets even more frustrating to see people from December and January be approved after only 4-5 months of wait when I have already waited close to 8 months!!!!!!!!!!!

When will I get the RFE??? and will I get another one? Will it get tended to soon? They dont even answer. When I call them I get nothing. It is horrible! They should deal with mine first before they start approving January filers!!!!!!

Did you try calling the actual USCIS? (1-800-375-5283) or are you trying to reach the CSC somehow? I've usually had good luck trying to get through to the USCIS. Just have your WAC# ready. When they give you the update on your status, you need to hit the button that allows you to talk to a representative (they say: "If there is a problem with your case, please dial x") If that person can't answer your question, then tell them you want to be transferred to the higher level, they are definitely a lot more helpful and have more power in accessing your file.

Give it a shot and let me know what happens

Guys, I am a April 23 RFE and they received my response on April 29. Is there any hope that I can receive my NOA2 any time soon? How long does it take?

Will we be "touched" in the meantime??

I may have to cancel travel plans because of this delay! We are almost in our 9th month now!!!

Oh wow! They received your RFE reply on April 29 and still haven't gotten back to you? That's definitely on the long side...Usually they turn those around within 2 weeks. I'm pretty sure that you should be receiving your NOA2 soon, I just don't know what's taking them so long with the RFE?

Stay positive, I know it's hard during these rough times but all we can do is pray and hope for the best. Good luck to you buddy

Wow, that does suck Ramsey, hope it is something easy and quick. I agree with you, they should send all RFE material to you one time but apparently, they just do whatever they want and there are no consequences.

Yeah, it's complete BS ! Anyways, I will have to wait patiently, I spoke with my fiance earlier and she calmed me down ... I am really hoping that it is what Takeo said about there being a glitch in the system ! I'll be praying for that tonight

Oh WOW !! Seriously? Well I hope that is the case for my 2nd RFE notice. I guess we will have to wait and see...I was expecting to get my NOA2 within the next couple days so fingers crossed Thanks for the glimmer of hope, Takeo!

What was your first RFE for?

Request for proof that we met in person in that last 2 years.

If yours is like mine, I received my first notice of an RFE on May10th, then another on the 13th. I was practically pulling my hair out wondering why 2 myself...then I called USCIS and they said they only show the one on the 13th. My guess is it just didn't get mailed until the 13th...so keep the faith, and good luck

Mika&Lena, I know what you're talking about, but I mean that I literally got a second RFE as in:

First RFE: April 25, second notice April 29, received May 7, they got my reply by May 9.

Second RFE: May 15, (it will probably take another 3 weeks until I get my NOA2 at this rate)

So unfair

Has anyone gotten 2 RFE's before? I just got an e-mail/text for my 2nd RFE and honestly it has made me so angry and so sad

How does this happen? If they wanted more evidence why would they send it the first time around? Aaahh this is so frustrating, does anyone have any kind of input?

Thanks.

So sad and so angry today the USCIS are a bunch of retarded pricks!!!!!!!! I hate them so much right now

I got another RFE...
On May 15, 2013, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

How does that even happen? Why wouldn't they submit all requests for evidence at the same time? I bet they need a different kind of evidence now. Arrgghhh, what a horrible day I'm having now it's going be another 3 days till they mail it, another 9 days until it gets to me, another 2 days until they get it and another 7 days until they respond (3+9+2+7=21 days) 3 weeks of my time, completely wasted .... so a big thanks to the dueche bags at the CSC for being, once again, incompetent idiots.

Sorry for the rant guys I needed to get it out of my system...

Awww thanks Casey_Ana.. I was hoping to hear from both of you and Ramsey... And finally positive feedback is here. i just wish to have it soon. This is stressing me so far. :/

Hopefully you will have more positive feedback vazpayne ! Don't get too worried about it, the NOA2 will come sooner than you know it

Casey_Ana, thanks for the kind words, hopefully we will all be reunited with our fiances soon!!

This is HAPPINESS.... The long wait is over!

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Post Decision Activity

On May 13, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

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AWESOME NEWS!! So happy to hear you got your NOA2, Casey_Ana, congratulations!

In the end, you did get yours before mine hehe I'm expecting it hopefully towards the end of the week.

Best of luck on the rest of your journey!