January I-129F filers

[vosnmars 25]

Well I got a letter today from Senator Cornyn's office that attaches the email from USCIS dated July 9th. I'll summarize the beginning. Basically they received my petition January 20th and it is still pending. They are processing approximately 5 months from receipt date and then: "An additional 30 days must be allowed for adjudicative review and processing before we can request expeditious processing based on an ONPT request. If the application or petition is still pending after 30 days, and once we receive your formal request for expeditious processing, your case will be forwarded to the applicable adjudicative unit for expeditious handling. Please note that the file is with an ISO for review and adjudication processing. Accordingly, the petitioner should hear from USCIS in the near future; however, if the petitioner has not heard from USCIS by July 20th, please contact us again and we will request expeditious processing at that time."

I guess the formal request will have to come from the senator's office for being out of normal processing times, but I'm going to hold USCIS to these words.

[sabi 148]

Sabi don't give up! Yeah they are bunch of a$$holes working there however why would you let them ruin your love and happiness?

Yeah it's the most ridiculous process and this is what we get for following the rules and law but take it this way,

Our relationships are getting stronger and we might not spend most of this year with the loved ones but after this ####### is over we will be spending many many happy years together!

Don't give up! We are almost there!

well I know and I definitely won't give up on my love but I just don't want to move... I didn't want from the beginning, I like Europe and our ridiculous laws but at least here I don't feel like a scammer who needs to be checked for half year before entering the country... If I wanted to stay there I would have done that long time ago...I know they have their own reasons but why is this process so unfair?

This process makes me a mad person, seriously, like I don't even recognize myself! this is something I don't wish to anyone, hardest thing I have ever done and I see no end to it and that's the worst part...

You are right but I just don't know how much more can I take it... waking up each morning really hopeful and going to sleep so freaking disappointed!

[sabi 148]

Well I got a letter today from Senator Cornyn's office that attaches the email from USCIS dated July 9th. I'll summarize the beginning. Basically they received my petition January 20th and it is still pending. They are processing approximately 5 months from receipt date and then: "An additional 30 days must be allowed for adjudicative review and processing before we can request expeditious processing based on an ONPT request. If the application or petition is still pending after 30 days, and once we receive your formal request for expeditious processing, your case will be forwarded to the applicable adjudicative unit for expeditious handling. Please note that the file is with an ISO for review and adjudication processing. Accordingly, the petitioner should hear from USCIS in the near future; however, if the petitioner has not heard from USCIS by July 20th, please contact us again and we will request expeditious processing at that time."

I guess the formal request will have to come from the senator's office for being out of normal processing times, but I'm going to hold USCIS to these words.

I believe our congressman letter said something similar so on Friday we will contact them and that will be the last we will do and then I give up and wait...

[LA&JK 16]

well I know and I definitely won't give up on my love but I just don't want to move... I didn't want from the beginning, I like Europe and our ridiculous laws but at least here I don't feel like a scammer who needs to be checked for half year before entering the country... If I wanted to stay there I would have done that long time ago...I know they have their own reasons but why is this process so unfair?

This process makes me a mad person, seriously, like I don't even recognize myself! this is something I don't wish to anyone, hardest thing I have ever done and I see no end to it and that's the worst part...

You are right but I just don't know how much more can I take it... waking up each morning really hopeful and going to sleep so freaking disappointed!

You have just bad days!

Yes I like Europe a lot too and would not mind staying here forever however sometimes there's not many options...

I dislike the process and everything but we will survive.

I was very frustrated and had very bad days and mood last 2 months but at this point I am trying to keep my mind busy.

I'm planning everything, working on some paper work for aos, losing weight haha

Anyway, based on vosnmars post, congressman is the only person that can push it though now!!!

[sabi 148]

You have just bad days!

Yes I like Europe a lot too and would not mind staying here forever however sometimes there's not many options...

I dislike the process and everything but we will survive.

I was very frustrated and had very bad days and mood last 2 months but at this point I am trying to keep my mind busy.

I'm planning everything, working on some paper work for aos, losing weight haha

Anyway, based on vosnmars post, congressman is the only person that can push it though now!!!

Haha funny you mentioned it, I have lost 14pounds (7 kg) those last 4 months I don't know whether it is the process or my healthy eating

The problem is I have all the AOS done, I mean all prepared for printing etc I even have my cover letter done... if I was in there instead of my fiance I could get busy with flat hunting, wedding etc... here my life is just all about checking the USCIS website and VJ... everything is already planned, starting from the road trips we will take to shopping list and menus

[LA&JK 16]

Haha funny you mentioned it, I have lost 14pounds (7 kg) those last 4 months I don't know whether it is the process or my healthy eating

The problem is I have all the AOS done, I mean all prepared for printing etc I even have my cover letter done... if I was in there instead of my fiance I could get busy with flat hunting, wedding etc... here my life is just all about checking the USCIS website and VJ... everything is already planned, starting from the road trips we will take to shopping list and menus

Well you're too fast then haha

I know what you mean though. We picked menu, made some plans for honeymoon, picked all the wedding stuff ( I hope my dress will still fit haha )

But there's always something to plan and so many friends and family members to meet before I leave for good.

Man it's 2am here I better get to sleep haha

[P+J 47]

Well I got a letter today from Senator Cornyn's office that attaches the email from USCIS dated July 9th. I'll summarize the beginning. Basically they received my petition January 20th and it is still pending. They are processing approximately 5 months from receipt date and then: "An additional 30 days must be allowed for adjudicative review and processing before we can request expeditious processing based on an ONPT request. If the application or petition is still pending after 30 days, and once we receive your formal request for expeditious processing, your case will be forwarded to the applicable adjudicative unit for expeditious handling. Please note that the file is with an ISO for review and adjudication processing. Accordingly, the petitioner should hear from USCIS in the near future; however, if the petitioner has not heard from USCIS by July 20th, please contact us again and we will request expeditious processing at that time."

I guess the formal request will have to come from the senator's office for being out of normal processing times, but I'm going to hold USCIS to these words.

I'm glad to see it indicates some light at the end of the tunnel! Many of us can push for an expedite at the end of this week. VosnMars what is your received date when you put in your receipt number on the USCIS website? Is it 1/20? I'm thinking I'll have my Congressman finally make his call on Wednesday (been saving it for this) and hopefully go for the expedite if the 1/18 received date would make me eligible this Wednesday (7/18)..This gives me a lot of hope..finally we can do something. And maybe I'll hear something tomorrow or Wednesday. But I probably won't let anymore time be wasted after 7/18. Enough time has passed now for all of us.

Edited July 17, 2012 by Paul86

[titantom 2]

Haha funny you mentioned it, I have lost 14pounds (7 kg) those last 4 months I don't know whether it is the process or my healthy eating

The problem is I have all the AOS done, I mean all prepared for printing etc I even have my cover letter done... if I was in there instead of my fiance I could get busy with flat hunting, wedding etc... here my life is just all about checking the USCIS website and VJ... everything is already planned, starting from the road trips we will take to shopping list and menus

Hang in there... Of course you know you are not alone... My mood is all over the map... especially towards the end of the week lately. I am a monster at work on Thursdays and Fridays, and if I am not talking to Vera on the weekend, then I just want it to go by as quickly as possible.

I work with a Welsh guy, and he went through this K1 thing a while back and is now with a 10 yr Green Card. He asks me every week if I have any news yet, and then I hang my head and say, "Noooooo, not yet!" And then he reminds me that in the scheme of things, the time is short and later when we are together, this will all be a distant memory and you will forget about how long the process was.

So don't let it ruin your life... It's coming soon for us all... I like to read some other forums where people are talking about their experiences, now that they are already living here... And I start to get excited and I imagine that will be us in no time...

[P+J 47]

Hang in there... Of course you know you are not alone... My mood is all over the map... especially towards the end of the week lately. I am a monster at work on Thursdays and Fridays, and if I am not talking to Vera on the weekend, then I just want it to go by as quickly as possible.

I work with a Welsh guy, and he went through this K1 thing a while back and is now with a 10 yr Green Card. He asks me every week if I have any news yet, and then I hang my head and say, "Noooooo, not yet!" And then he reminds me that in the scheme of things, the time is short and later when we are together, this will all be a distant memory and you will forget about how long the process was.

So don't let it ruin your life... It's coming soon for us all... I like to read some other forums where people are talking about their experiences, now that they are already living here... And I start to get excited and I imagine that will be us in no time...

Definitely man! and looks like there's hope if any of us need to push this through. Based on our received dates we'd be eligible for expedites this week. (Thursday for you and Wednesday for me). 5 months + 30 days. Incredibly slow day today..But maybe tomorrow and Wednesday will make up for it...I have a good feeling about tomorrow and Wednesday. And even if it doesn't work out..Expedite time.

Edited July 17, 2012 by Paul86

[titantom 2]

Definitely man! and looks like there's hope if any of us need to push this through. Based on our received dates we'd be eligible for expedites this week. (Thursday for you and Wednesday for me). 5 months + 30 days. Incredibly slow day today..But maybe tomorrow and Wednesday will make up for it...I have a good feeling about tomorrow and Wednesday. And even if it doesn't work out..Expedite time.

Hey There!!! I think it was while you were away, but somehow I got a Service Request in last Tuesday. I don't know how, because I was shut down when I tried before. Also, my Congressman's office inquired late in the week before that. Nevertheless, I have nothing new to report yet. I was told by the USCIS that if I didnt get a response to the SR within 15 days, I should call back and give them the SR Reference Number they gave me for an update. I think the SR process was legit, because they took all detailed contact information and entered it, including reading it back to me for verification. Anyway... its gotta be soon... Man... was I naive to think we would be getting married in August... All I know is, whenever it happens... It's gonna be freakin awesome... Being with her is worth the wait, however long it takes...

[GZ & ML 0]

Wow.. today I recieved a letter saying that

"The State Department's National Visa Center recieved an approved I-129F petition on behave of your fiancee. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General will contact your fiance when ready to begin processing his/her applications. etc.

I never even recieved a NOA2 Letter during the past 6 months since my NOA1 and the USCIS website still says my case is at "Initial Review".

I am happy, but a little worried that I never got confirmation on the NOA2. Is this common?

Edited July 17, 2012 by GZ & ML

[kate&javi 26]

Wow.. today I recieved a letter saying that

"The State Department's National Visa Center recieved an approved I-129F petition on behave of your fiancee. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General will contact your fiance when ready to begin processing his/her applications. etc.

I never even recieved a NOA2 Letter during the past 6 months since my NOA1 and the USCIS website still says my case is at "Initial Review".

I am happy, but a little worried that I never got confirmation on the NOA2. Is this common?

If I were you, I'd give a call to USCIS tomorrow morning to see if it's true. Their system should surely show if your petition was approved, even if it doesn't show it on your side. Sometimes the website isn't 100% reliable. I don't think it's common to not have received a NOA2 letter (considering you need it for the AOS), but I never received the NOA1 hard copy so I guess it's possible. Strange.

[L+T 71]

Wow.. today I recieved a letter saying that

"The State Department's National Visa Center recieved an approved I-129F petition on behave of your fiancee. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General will contact your fiance when ready to begin processing his/her applications. etc.

I never even recieved a NOA2 Letter during the past 6 months since my NOA1 and the USCIS website still says my case is at "Initial Review".

I am happy, but a little worried that I never got confirmation on the NOA2. Is this common?

Congrats

[P+J 47]

Hey There!!! I think it was while you were away, but somehow I got a Service Request in last Tuesday. I don't know how, because I was shut down when I tried before. Also, my Congressman's office inquired late in the week before that. Nevertheless, I have nothing new to report yet. I was told by the USCIS that if I didnt get a response to the SR within 15 days, I should call back and give them the SR Reference Number they gave me for an update. I think the SR process was legit, because they took all detailed contact information and entered it, including reading it back to me for verification. Anyway... its gotta be soon... Man... was I naive to think we would be getting married in August... All I know is, whenever it happens... It's gonna be freakin awesome... Being with her is worth the wait, however long it takes...

Nice. Yeah. they have been quite resistant toward submitting one whenever I try. They always say the computer will not process it because of the reported processing date in the database...Hope we all hear something this week. I'm hoping to try and put a little pressure by the middle or end of the week if things still seem pretty slow. I guess after 6 months we might actually be able to do something. But hopefully NOA2 tomorrow and won't even have to think about it anymore...Looks like they didn't do much with I-129fs today..very slow. One approval and it seemed pretty sporadic.

Edited July 17, 2012 by Paul86

[soheil 9]

Wow.. today I recieved a letter saying that

"The State Department's National Visa Center recieved an approved I-129F petition on behave of your fiancee. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place. The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General will contact your fiance when ready to begin processing his/her applications. etc.

I never even recieved a NOA2 Letter during the past 6 months since my NOA1 and the USCIS website still says my case is at "Initial Review".

I am happy, but a little worried that I never got confirmation on the NOA2. Is this common?

congrats

I agree with Kate&Javi. Call USCIS and find out what is going on. It is strange though that you got a mail from NVC about simply receipt of your case. We have not yet passed this stage, but as far as I have read on VJ they only send you a letter after their process takes place to inform you that they have sent your case to the consulate. This is the reason why everyone is calling NVC every day to see whether they have received the case or not. I'm sure that other members can correct me if I'm being wrong.

Anyhow, I guess it doesn't matter now. You got 2 good news in one letter: NOA2 and receipt by NVC :dance: