declee

Excuse me but your being a tad rude, did you not just join? Again we are all waiting for the same thing, some of us closer than others and it is a little nerve racking and tense times, calm down or your not going to make it, all this ranting proves nothing. Differences of opinions and ways of calculating and seeing things will differ, in the end same results.

Umm, there is no difference of opinion. Please learn to discriminate.

And this has nothing to do with me waiting or 'making it'.

When I joined is also irrelevant. What an arrogant comment to make.

None of this changes the information originally posted. And THAT is the point of the thread. At least two of you require excessive hand-holding, and I will leave you to your own devices.

A clip of your original statement: (highlights added for clarification)

December (and January) filers (A global call to all filers) might be interested to know that 40% of the cases created in November, 2006 are now past the NOA2 hurdle. This summary (for November) ignores the Vermont data; it applies to CSC, NSC and TSC cases--all of which are processed through CSC.

Now this is sad. Because even when you try to be careful you are ridiculous.

If you don't mind me saying, your first highlight (which is arrogant pressumption, since you are not the author) seems a bit retarded and pointless. I mean, first of all, you are certainly the only one here who is able to get "global call to all filers" from the words 'December' and 'January'. Second, this poor interpretation is itself irrelevant here. It doesn't explain why you 'forgot' that the original thread does NOT speak to the Vermont data.

Keep trying, though. I'm sure if you study that post long enough, you will find some excuse to help you save face.

However, you were supposed to study it BEFORE you so quickly posted your reply--not after.

Again, stop hijacking this thread with your rantings. If you do not, then I will return the favor.

During your reading, which part of "excludes the Vermont data" confused you the most?

Stop posting for the sake of intruding in every possible thread. It's transparent and annoying.

Get a clue... I am a NOVEMBER FILER...

And your point is, what?

That you now realize this has nothing to do with the Vermont data, but since you're a November filer, the Vermont data is magically made relevant?

Give it a rest. You are confused and are doing nothing but diverting the topic.

HERE, LET ME MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU : I AM NOT PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN THE VERMONT DATA (FOR REASONS WHICH WILL ONLY CONFUSE YOU FURTHER), BUT IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE VERMONT DATA (OR ANY COMBINATION OF DATA), THEN START YOUR OWN THREAD TO SHARE YOUR FINDINGS.

Maybe its the word HERE thats confusing

Cases here refers to cases registered here at VJ; as ALL of these summaries, tables, etc., are limited to the data from people who just happen to register their information at VJ. Most of us understand this implicitly; some need to be reminded.

Again, the original thread is clear enough, and this new thread merely updates the numbers. There is no need for repetitoin here; you only need to refer to the thread that is cited.

Hope this is clear

Finally, it is still true that NO December cases (here) have advanced past the NOA2 hurdle.

It is not true, many if not most of the December VSC filed cases have advanced to or past NOA2.

Read the original thread, please.

I did re-read the post... My comment still stands.

During your reading, which part of "excludes the Vermont data" confused you the most?

Stop posting for the sake of intruding in every possible thread. It's transparent and annoying.

Finally, it is still true that NO December cases (here) have advanced past the NOA2 hurdle.

It is not true, many if not most of the December VSC filed cases have advanced to or past NOA2.

Read the original thread, please.

As a one-week update to this post:

40% of November cases have NOA2

It is now 46%. This is less than one (VJ) case per day.

The November cases certainly are not close to finishing, as was speculated in another thread a few days ago. I should note that the TOTAL number of November cases also increased since I compiled the original summary. Thus, a few more November people decided to register their case info at VJ.

Finally, it is still true that NO December cases (here) have advanced past the NOA2 hurdle.

Sit tight, all

Waiting since September? Wow, that's pretty rough

Congratulations! You certainly deserve a much smoother ride from this point onward.

There are no national marriage and divorce records. Marriage and divorce are entirely local (e.g., State) matters. In the United States, one state is NOT obligated to even recognize a marriage filed in another state.

This is convenient if you're a polygamist, or if you need to "omit" marriage details. Though as someone has mentioned, it's really better to do everything by the book.

Now 46% after only a few days, so it's progressing (like 1 per day).

Someone had commented that there ought to be fewer December cases. Probably not by much, though, because there are 51 December cases (here) vs. the 65 in November.

Incidentally, none of the December cases (here) have lucked out yet. I'm predicting that the earliest December filers will begin celebrating when the November cases are 75% exhausted.

Remember to update your timelines, November people

Here's to a busy and efficient February

Typical reaction following NOA1 :

Six weeks later...

Typical private reaction after reading about other people's NOA1 :

Congratulations and welcome to the long ride that is 'January'

'NOA' stands for 'notice of action' - not sure what other string of letters could be used.

Right; I just mean the 'NOA' bit is easily confused. The NOA1 is a notice of receipt (that's what the action is).

Just for fun, let's change NOA1 to NOR, and NOA2 to Holy Grail.

I'm kidding. There's no need to mess with tradition.

Here's a question:

If we receive our NOA1 that means we won't get an RFE?

Maybe "NOA" is not the best string of letters to use. The NOA1 merely represents receipt of the application and is the official notice that your immigration case has been created. At this point, your case is at the bottom of a long list and has not been reviewed, scrutinized or judged.

The only thing you can be sure of is that your application materials were sufficiently prepared that a human worker knew to add you to the K-1 inbox

Thus, your "NOA1" is not an indication that your application is complete and satisfactory.

Can someone guide me thru on how to receive email notifications from the USCIS? Thanks!!!!!!!

USCIS Case Status Service

Find the 'Register' link on the left and I think you'll find the rest is easy.

December (and January) filers might be interested to know that 40% of the cases created in November, 2006 are now past the NOA2 hurdle. This summary ignores the Vermont data; it applies to CSC, NSC and TSC cases--all of which are processed through CSC.

For the people that filed on the week of 1/22, have you received NOA1 yet? I haven't received anything, getting worried.

You need to consider the date your case is actually created at CSC. From then it is 5 to 10 days until you receive a hardcopy in the mail. So, if you don't find your hardcopy in the mail next week, then you can be a little worried.

I'm sure your case is already pending by now.

If you have not been working because you've been in prison or an AIDS patient group home, then yes it is a problem.

This is a horrible thought (especially the AIDS bit), and yet I could not stop laughing when I read it.

I just got my K1 Visa yesterday and am now looking to drive to the US from Canada. Does anyone have any advice on going through land border crossings and/or which border crossing to use? Are any easier than others? I am travelling from Western Canada to the Midwest so I can use just about any border crossing.

Not sure how far east you are driving, but I would choose Buffalo (Niagra Falls) over Detroit (Windsor), just because government workers in Detroit tend to be in a constant state of anger, denial and incompetence. Fly into Detroit Metro Airport for a recent sample.

If you have online access to your cleared check, you can fetch your case # days before the NOA1 arrives.

Also, all VSC people should be shot for NOT having to endure a solid 3-mos wait JUST KIDDING.

Good luck, and try to keep busy

Don't send the letter.

You were not asked to present something that doesn't exist. The consular officer is asking for documentation that shows no record of birth. That isn't quite the same thing.

In effect, he would like to see a notorized letter explaining that "we do not have any record of birth for xxxx."

My financee (the beneficiary) is also Taiwanese. My advice is to not "think too much" about this problem, because it is the petitioner (the USC) who must document their US citizenship with the I-129F. Thus, I believe you are worrying about a very rare situation.

However, you will surely need your family register papers and birth certificate later in the process. Moreover, these must be translated into English, so please start planning to make this happen.

Note. I included a copy of her Taiwan passport (front page) with the G-325A, as evidence of her national identity, even though such information is not requested.

My NOA1 was 10/20/06

You're still within 90 days. And when you factor in the extensive holidays that just passed, there is really no reason to be alarmed.

I don't want to worry anyone working (or about to work) with the NSC. Aside from the unexpected re-routing to the CSC--which KitKat1 says is normal--the problem was simply a typo in the case number, which I pulled from the cleared check.

B)

Things have possibly changed for 2007.

I priority-mailed the I-129F packet to the Nebraska Service Center (from Michigan), but the check was stamped at the California Service Center. To confuse matters even more, the receipt information shows that our paperwork is being processed as "I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER."

Yikes!

Has anyone experienced similar discrepancies after submitting a new petition? This isn't the kind of stuff you like to see after spending weeks preparing documents and forms. I know that I can read. I hope the people at USCIS can read, too.