c_topolinski

Take a look at my timeline, maybe this will give you guys and idea of what is happening with petitions...Filed at california service center.

My I-797 NOA2 for I-130 said this, " The above petition has been approved. We have sent the original petition to the Department of State National Visa Center(NCV). ECT, ECT...

Well I had a petition for i-130 approved and sent to the NVC as my 1-129f(k3) is still at uscis california..It is like they bypassed my K3 application. When in fact, I stated right in the beginning that i wanted to go with k-3 visa..Now i have to wait forever..errr!

Don't worry, It won't be long until you are approved, go to the uscis website and check the status of your case..I was approved right on the day..6 months exactly.

CHRIS AND MONA TOPOLINSKI

PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN AND PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA

I-130- Received July 27, 2007

I-130- Notice Date Aug 15, 2007

NOA1- Sent Aug 16, 2008

I-129F- Received Aug 23, 2007

I-129F- Notice Date Aug 29, 2007

I-129F- Sent Aug 30, 2007

I-130- Approved NOA2 Sent Jan 29, 2008

I sent my wife's Christmas present on Dec 8th. She received it on Jan 2. I used USPS Air Post Registered, it took 27 full days to arrive. Normally during non-holiday times it takes 16 full days to reach her. I'm afraid to send anything there that is not registered, she has always received my reistered mail, because it goes through a much more scrutinized process then regular mail, it is also very slow. I have used USPS guarenteed mail, the best you can do with that in United States is 3-6 days tops, there is know next day air I believe. Fed Ex is very reliable, but extremely expensive.