New in this process?

[AZwolfman]

I sincerely hope you will never need it, but for all you who have just recently begun this process (NOA 2 or sooner), I strongly suggest you make a chart of your timeline. It will prove an invaluable resource later if you need to write your congressmen or any of the BCIS officers.

 

My timeline chart consists of 3 columns 1 or 2 lines each.

COLUMN 1: date of any action by me or BCIS

COLUMN 2: description of the action (such as, "returned from Beijing")

COLUMN 3: result of the action in column 2 (began filing out I-129F)

 

This will make it easy for you to quickly write letters if needed. You will be able to discuss factually your case by telephone, without leaving out any important details or forgetting to ask something. Be sure and note all actions and responses (including no response), including email and phone conversations.

[owenkrout]

Good advice, Wolfman.