Another Notice of Action from USCIS

Earlier this month, we received another I-797C from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The I-797C is a Notice of Action. What was the action this time? Let me tell you. Let's see, Under "Case Type," it reads "Immigrant Vida and Alien Registration." After "Notice Type," it reads "Welcome Notice." How nice!

"Welcome to the United States," the notice reads. "We have received your immigrant visa packet from the Port of Entry where you entered the United States." The form goes on to indicate the importance of our USCIS account number and that we will need to have it if/when we contact USCIS about our case.

"You should hear from us within 30 days from the date shown on this notice," it continues. What was that date? August 9th for the receipt date, and August 10 for the notice date.

Will we hear from USCIS before the 30 days are up? Stay tuned ...