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I have seen some people around here get approved with NOA1 dates around yours. Hopefully your approval will come soon.

Anyway, it's murphey's law, if you moved to Vermont and refile you'd get a freak case that'd take 4-5 months to get an NOA2 on most likely.

Although, I really don't understand my case. I live in Ohio and have to send mine to Nebraska-California. Vermont is much closer! Stupid government!

Hmm. I wouldn't worry about it too much. It might be something as simple as the medical results or background checks haven't come back yet. Some consulates also don't give you the visa when you go in for the interview, i'm not sure if manila is one of those or not.

I hate you!!!

Haha, Just kidding. Total congrats though! Maybe the other service centers will someday catch up! I just hope to be approved by Christmas!

I didn't send that in either. Isn't all that checked in the consulate interview? There is no mention of the beneficiary birth certificate in the I-129F application.

Alright, thanks guys. That helps out a bit. I'm really hoping we don't get any because I tried to send everything with the original submission, i'm worried about the beneficiary birth certificate though, I didn't send it in, and some people have been getting RFE's for that. I can easily send that over from England though. I do have someone to check the mail for me and watch out in case though!

It's not mentioned on the application no, but i have seen people recently get RFE's for not sending it in. I guess it just depends on the person who reviews your application.

Geez. CSC really are on top of things... Unfortunately with all the holidays and stuff it probably will slow down a bit, but going backwards in timing is just a bit strange. Maybe the found a file cabinet they forgot about - or skipped all together? Anyway, I hope you get approved soon, May is a major long time to be waiting since. If I were you and you haven't already i'd be contacting a few higher up people (senators or something).

Alright, thanks guys. That helps out a bit. I'm really hoping we don't get any because I tried to send everything with the original submission, i'm worried about the beneficiary birth certificate though, I didn't send it in, and some people have been getting RFE's for that. I can easily send that over from England though. I do have someone to check the mail for me and watch out in case though!

No one able to help me out here?

I would agree that you should probably tell them, they might get suspicious if his answers don't match what's on the paperwork that you sent in. Having said that he should have a copy of that information as well. Maybe someone else can say a little more toward that. Hope the best for you

Hey everyone,

Do you guys have any idea how long you have to send an RFE back in? I am going to England for Christmas from Dec 9 - Jan 9, it seems as though for the normal time its been taking them to process, we *might* be approved within that frame. Or, we might receive an RFE in that time period. I'm kind of worried about the dilemma of possibly receiving an RFE when i'm overseas.

Thank you!!

Woohoo! Thanks

The last time my fiance came over, he had a connection in Cleveland then flew to Cincinnati. I guess it really depends on the airport. He missed his connecting flight to Cincinnati (had to get a later one) but it was only because his flight into Cleveland was an hour late and his connection time was only an hour. If they do miss the connecting flight most airports/airlines are very ontop of things, I called when I found out he was going to miss it (Tracked the flight online) and they already had him a spot booked on the next flight. He said customs only took him about 30 minutes though. Also, if you have a connecting flight they'll sometimes pull you out of the line and take you faster. I've had that happen before, they asked if anyone had connecting flights that left soon, and then pulled me out because my flight left in under an hour and moved me to the head of the line in customs.

I'm kind of confused how you have a visitor visa thats valid until 2011, because normally they're only valid for 90 days after entering the US? But, if you come on a visitor visa you are not supposed to come with the intent of getting married. It can cause you a lot of problems on down the line because it's hard to prove if you get married on one that you had no intentions on getting married when the non US citizen came over. I know normally it will take longer to process if you do go that route. Maybe someone can explain a little better.

Yay! Hopefully your approval will come soon

Congrats

Sorry i'm so late on this but..

WOOHOO!!!

Congrats!

They can sign for it, for mine on USPS it actually told me the name of the person who signed for it. For those of you who haven't gotten it delivered yet, i wouldn't worry it was just a holiday they are probably a little backed up at the post office. The check most likely won't be cashed until after you recieve your NOA1.

As far as them saying they attempted to deliver, that happens all the time? I have seen a lot of people say they got that message! They'll probably accept and sign for it in the next day or two.

Aha! I always thought you guys meant timelines on your signature! I never realized there was another seperate page! Silly me.

Hey there, I noticed you added October NOA1's, could I possibly get added on there please?

Ashley US and Chris UK

NOA1 is on signaure

Yeah I knew about AP but I was worried about going that route. See my best friend who is going to be my maid of honour is studying abroad in Germany, and won't be back until May. So we can't get married until at least June, that would be cutting it close (if we are even approved by then) to get married and get the AP in time for him to travel.

Hey guys. Quick question.

I was wanting to make sure about something, after you get your visa approval, you have 6 months to "activate" the visa then 90 days from that date to get married right? Activation date being the day you leave for the U.S.

I just wanted to make sure because my fiance and I sent out our petition at the beginning of this month, and we found out that his sister is getting married next October. He obviously doesn't want to miss her wedding. I'm just afraid that if we get it too soon he won't be adjusted to permanent resident yet and won't be able to go back home for the wedding.

After he is changed to permanent resident status or you can file for advance parole if you have to go back for some reason.

FINALLY AFTER A SOMEWHAT LONG WAIT WE GOT TOUCHED.....

I KNOW IT DOESN'T MEAN APPROVAL. BUT, DANG IT FEELS GOOD TO KNOW SOMEONE HAS TOUCHED MY PAPERS.....

Yay I hope you get your NOA2 soon!

Congrats hope the rest of journey is smooth sailing.