Mduce

4 hours ago, JPWJ said:

@Mduce I received this on Friday, have you heard any new information? 

I still haven't received anything from the National Visa Center. I don't think NVC has received our case yet. That seems to be a good sign though. If NVC is forwarding cases to Nicaragua it would seem the consulate is planning to resume operations. Either that or the email is inaccurate. I'll let you know if I hear anything.

18 hours ago, JPWJ said:

This was sent to me in an email from the NVC

I wish the consulate in Nicaragua would make arrangements for another consulate to take over their case work... They have suspended operations since May... 

1 hour ago, Swiftgrl13 said:

Hi All,

I’m wondering what’s going on with USCIS’s website: no updates / notification about approvals.😅

I can see that many people received silent NOA2s for the last week.

 

I’m curious will the informed delivery help to know that NOA2 was sent before you would receive it in your mailbox?

 

We called USCIS yesterday but wasn’t lucky to get any updates: they said it’s a slight delay and they are working on January dates (the same as written on their website). 

 

Our NOA1 date - 02/16 (old web site), 02/20 - new web site.

I’m trying to stay positive and do really hope that this week will be our week 🙏🏻

 

I hope USCIS will fix their web site and at least we will be able to check case status again.

 

I wish a great Tuesday to everyone 🤗

Yeah I was totally surprised by our "silent" NOA2. We even called USCIS on Aug 23 and they had no updates, but when we received out NOA2 in the mail today it was dated Aug 22... 🤔

I wouldn't be surprised if you get a silent one this week.

1 hour ago, Mduce said:

Ah that would explain it. Thanks Pat!

Hmmm.... actually maybe it wouldn't explain it....

The notice doesn't show up on the new website either:

58 minutes ago, gavin923 said:

Great news! Congrats!

That looks like the old website which is not updated anymore. Try https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

Ah that would explain it. Thanks Pat!

10 hours ago, YecaCruz said:

Here's info about sending it to another country. I always thought that the applicant had to have residency and/or valid legal status in said-country in order to have the interview there. Not sure if the current situation with the country would make that any different. https://ni.usembassy.gov/visas/visas-frequently-asked-questions/

 

https://ni.usembassy.gov/alert-demonstrations-on-saturday-august-25-august-24/

This page says: "Embassy Managua cannot provide services for immigrant visa petitions that have not yet been filed, approved, or sent to Embassy Managua for visa processing, and is currently not accepting new immigrant visa cases from the National Visa Center"

 

 

But before anything sit tight until you get the NOA2; hopefully things will take a turn for the better by then. Sucks what the Nicaraguan people are subjected to right now. Is your fiancé safe from all that? What part of Nic is she from?

Thanks for your reply YecaCruz!

We just got our NOA2 today in the mail (notice dated 08/22/2018). Luckily my fiancee is safe in Managua (she lives in a gated complex in one of the nicer areas). I'm going to check out the link and consult with our immigration attorney. I don't have high hopes for things picking up in Nicaragua anytime soon.

10 minutes ago, sam.e said:

Hi Friends, silent lurker here.

 

I am patiently and not so patiently still waiting for my NOA2. My case was received Feb 5, NOA1 on Feb 9, and so like a lot of you I am just twiddling my thumbs waiting for the magic words to appear. I do have a question though, on my portal under "Case History" I have "Case was received February 9th" twice, as shown below. Any thoughts on why there's 2? It was only 1 up until maybe a month ago. Just willing the time to pass, thanks all x

 

I am not sure on why it is showing up twice, but I also have my NOA1 about the same time (Feb 8th) at California Service Center and havent received NOA2. Notice that almost everyone who has received NOA2 is Texas Service Center. California Service Center is just slower. Nothing to worry about. We just have to keep waiting.

My fiancee and I are still awaiting our NOA2 (NOA1 dated February 8, 2018) and are expecting to hear any day now. To prepare for the next steps, I have been speaking with our immigration attorney, who informed me that he was on the phone with the National Visa Center a few weeks ago and they told him that any Nicaraguan cases they are receiving from USCIS Service Centers they are simply holding on to and not forwarding to the consulate in Managua (due to the fact that the consulate is short-staffed with limited operations, supposedly only handling emergency matters for US Citizens in country). The attorney also said that the National Visa Center told him we could try to convince another consulate (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, etc.) to take my fiancee's case, but that the likelihood of another consulate agreeing would be slim to none (less than 1%?).  It seems that our only real option is to wait until the consulate in Managua gets up and running again. 

Is it normal for the NVC to simply hold cases? Is it really true that getting another consulate to accept her case would be a slim-to-none chance? I have heard @ColoradoSteve mention in another thread that he managed to get an interview date in July, so it would seem maybe the Nicaragua consulate is still processing non-US Citizen matters? Is there anythign we can do to convince the NVC to send the case to Managua anyway? Does anyone have any updates about the consulate in Managua?

Regards,

Max

4 hours ago, missileman said:

In this case, your paralegal is correct.  Processing times don't change due to address changes. 

Alright that's good to know. Thanks missileman.

My apologies if a thread like this already exists, but does anyone know if changing your address with USCIS effects the processing time of the K-1 visa?

I'm moving out of my current place, but will still be able to receive mail there.

I petitioned Feb 6, 2018, NOA1 Feb 8, 2018, so USCIS probably has my case buried under a mountain of others and hasn't looked at it yet, so I imagine it doesn't effect anything. The paralegal at the law office I hired (currently regretting that decision) told me it has no effect, but I don't have a huge amount of faith in her opinion: when she filled out our petition using the information I provided, she listed my fiancé's country of birth as "Managua" instead of "Nicaragua" and she made a few other mistakes on the petition as well (luckily I caught the others).

6 minutes ago, doggieandsam said:

@Mducei agree with you that OP didn't make this thread to be interrogated. but i dont think in this case people set out to be intentionally rude or nasty, we are all just wanting to get a better picture of OP's situation at that time because like you admitted, it seemed a little fishy. and it IS against VJ TOS to tell people to not post or reply. if the comments or replies are really that derogatory or non-contributory, the mods are always around to step in.

I'm not saying it is against VJ TOS to be rude to OP, just that it is against common human decency and etiquette. The point of the thread is to help future immigrants find housing and have past immigrants share their housing experiences when first moving here. The point of the thread is not to interrogate the OP.

22 minutes ago, mr&mrshinds said:

It's against TOS to prevent other people from posting. This is a public forum after all.

That's no excuse for being rude. OP's story is not very complete or clear at all (and I'll admit a little fishy), but she didn't make this thread to be INTERROGATED. She has the right to her own privacy. OP, I'm so sorry for how nasty and rude people are being to you. Visajourney should, in the American spirit, be a welcoming place for open discussion, not a place where immigrants are interrogated. I apologize on behalf of everyone who is being rude and nasty to you. Shame on them. Their parents clearly never taught them manners.

40 minutes ago, FernandLevi said:

I don't think you were supposed to write in 'none' in there instructions state leave blank if none. I saw a RFE on one that they wrote N/A on some lines.  

 

I don't think highly of lawyers..

 

Same with the middle name and ' --- ' 

 

If you read the instructions it'll tell you exactly how to fill out the form.

Hmm I'm really doubting this lawyer now... I imagine they have done a lot of these petitions so they would know what to put, but now I am not sure. Thanks for the advice on that. I will let you know if any RFEs result from this.

8 minutes ago, Naes said:

It shouldn't be like that. Are you sure you put it correctly on I-129f? If you are sure, contact uscis. Actually even if you're not sure contact uscis 

Hmm... this might explain it: the form was filled out with "Managua" as the country of birth... We hired a lawyer who actually filled out the form for us. I'm assuming they thought it said "county" of birth or something. I should have caught this when I reviewed the forms before they were sent in. Hopefully it doesn't result in an RFE or delay the process... stupid mistake.

I received my paper NOA1 in the mail yesterday, February 17th (yay!).

Weird thing is, my fiancé's Country of Birth is showing up as "UNKNOWN" in the personal information section. Is this normal for the first receipt? Do I need to call USCIS to get this corrected? HAs anyone else seen this before?

On 2/14/2018 at 11:25 PM, Naes said:

Did you file the additional G-1145?

 

if not they won't send you electronic notification and you will have to wait for paper noa.

 

if yes they will send you. You don't need an account.

So I called the lawyer that filed my petition today and now they are telling me that they DID NOT file a G-1145, and that they don't normally do that. No idea why they wouldn't send a G-1145 in. Kind of makes me doubt my lawyer now...

In any case, check was cashed on 2/14.

So my timeline is: packet sent 2/6, delivered 2/9, check cashed 2/14 (so package received 2/14 at the latest).

And now I'm waiting on NOA1 paper notification by snail mail...

13 minutes ago, Naes said:

Did you file the additional G-1145?

 

if not they won't send you electronic notification and you will have to wait for paper noa.

 

if yes they will send you. You don't need an account.

Yes, I did file a G-1145, so that is reassuring. Thanks Naes! What is the benefit of having a USCIS account then? And how to you sign up for one? I can't seem to find the option on the USCIS website (the mobile website anyway).

14 hours ago, Jaquelly said:

 

Hi guys!

July filer popping in. Make sure that you get the text/email notifications set up on your USCIS account as soon as you can.
Also, getting informed delivery is a good idea! The link to it is in my signature.

 

Good luck!

Do you have to have a USCIS account to get a text/email notification about NOA1? I don't have one yet and didn't put a USCIS number on my I-129F petition. If I really do need an USCIS account and don't have one, how will I be notified?

26 minutes ago, lusiaan said:

Hi, our packet was delivered on 5th (sent on 3rd) and no noa1 so far :(.  I know it takes a longer time for some people, I guess we are just not lucky!

I'm sure it must be coming soon. We are all in the same boat!

32 minutes ago, aminkowz said:

Hi, we have same timeline and no, we have not received notification yet. I'm hoping for some good news tomorrow or Wednesday 😁 Good luck and please be patient. 

 

Ok it's good to hear that we are not the only ones! Good luck to you!

Hello fellow February filers,

I sent my packet out on February 6th. I haven't gotten a notice of receipt yet. My attorney said it would take 20-30 days. Has anyone who sent their packet around the 6th been notified yet?

I'll be filing this week as well. Hopefully Feb 5 or 6.