More depressed than ever

[Alex&Iris 9]

Am sure God will do it but you might have to apply for an extension for your mother so she dont have a problem with her green card because green card holders has to be in the country at least once every 6 months but can be extended to 1 year if you apply for it with valid reasons.

I was told by uscis officer that she could be out for a year... It's on their website as well... I'm just worried going over the year...

[godlove 29]

Ok a year is good.

[Cathi 5,795]

I called USCIS today and spoke to a tier 2 officer and was told that processing time right now is up to 9 months... I don't even no what to do right now... I don't need the added expense, but I really miss my fiance!!!

added expense of what?

[OK&MK 17]

The wait is indeed painful but my best advice is to get really well versed on what you need to do the day after your NOA2. Start preparing the necessary paperwork for the embassy interview. There's whole other step of paperwork after the NOA2 See if you can lessen your overall wait time by shaving as much time between NOA2--> Visa in Hand by getting as many packet3 docs ready as you can.

God bless you on this journey.

[BocaChicaBabe 6]

Alex&Iris, I strongly suggest that you visit your fiancé while you wait for your NOA2. DR is tough and requires very strong evidence in order to get an approval. The evidence they tend to focus a lot on is time spent together. During our interview, the CO asked for no other evidence besides my passport. While he looked through it, he asked me if all of my stamps were because I was visiting family (I have no family there besides my in-laws) or if it was because I was visiting my husband. I've read reviews of people that got denied due to lack of visits. Unfortunately for our pockets, DR isn't one of those countries where you can get away with having only met your SO in person one time and still get approved.

This process is costly and it's a good idea to cut back on unnecessary expenses in order to save money, but trying to save money by not visiting your fiancé could be a mistake for your case. If you guys get denied due to lack of visits, that denial will ultimately cost you more money and time in the end.

[Bailo 1]

If this process does not break anyone or relationship, then you must be very lucky. At times you feel like the whole world is against you. You feel helples. all u can do is wait, wait and wait. but when that NOA2 is ussed, you forget all the stress. In my case, if i had wings, i would have flown that night. Hang in there and soon u will be smiling from ear to ear.

[BLAKCAJUN 25]

I called USCIS today and spoke to a tier 2 officer and was told that processing time right now is up to 9 months... I don't even no what to do right now... I don't need the added expense, but I really miss my fiance!!!

They are giving conflicting information. I just called and spoke to a tier-2 operator and they told me the processing time is 5 months.

[Anonymous885 44]

They posted the new processing time on 8/2 and it is still 5 months. Did they try to make people give up or what?

[skiptex 225]

Sorry.

This is not a journey for the faint of heart but I believe it's worth it.

What is the internet infrastructure like in DR?

YES!! VERY TRUE!

[Alex&Iris 9]

I am sorry to hear that you are going through this. I as well had to wait exactly 8 months for an NOA2 including an RFE. Believe me when I tell you, I know what you are going through as for I am as well a single mother of 3 boys.

Wait patiently. I know easier said than done, but one you receive that approval, you won't even remember the fact that you waited so long. Good luck on your journey mama! It will be here before you know it

I am hoping so... Thanks for your kind words!

[jalvarez320 8]

I called USCIS today and spoke to a tier 2 officer and was told that processing time right now is up to 9 months... I don't even no what to do right now... I don't need the added expense, but I really miss my fiance!!!

It's not easy waiting. Mine was approved in 6 months and 2 weeks. and they said there was a delay aprox 8 months. and I was transfered to texas. Just think positive. I have not seen my fiance in almost a year since I gave birth to our son on new years so I couldn't travel since I was not working and just decided to wait for the cita.

Hopefully you will get approved soon... ! hang in there

[Alex&Iris 9]

the k1 visa journey will test your relationship like no other journey.hang in there keep your selfs busy with other things so that you dont focus to much on k1. your time will come just be patient.

Thanks... I have been trying to by over compensating at work... even went into a new business venture... but still no luck... I just can't wait to be held again!

[Alex&Iris 9]

added expense of what?

Going twice as once to pick up my mom and the other to go get him... its $500-1000 if not more every time I go.

The wait is indeed painful but my best advice is to get really well versed on what you need to do the day after your NOA2. Start preparing the necessary paperwork for the embassy interview. There's whole other step of paperwork after the NOA2 See if you can lessen your overall wait time by shaving as much time between NOA2--> Visa in Hand by getting as many packet3 docs ready as you can.

God bless you on this journey.

Lol... that was the first thing I did to entertain myself along with wedding planning... still hard... but thanks!

[Alex&Iris 9]

Alex&Iris, I strongly suggest that you visit your fiancé while you wait for your NOA2. DR is tough and requires very strong evidence in order to get an approval. The evidence they tend to focus a lot on is time spent together. During our interview, the CO asked for no other evidence besides my passport. While he looked through it, he asked me if all of my stamps were because I was visiting family (I have no family there besides my in-laws) or if it was because I was visiting my husband. I've read reviews of people that got denied due to lack of visits. Unfortunately for our pockets, DR isn't one of those countries where you can get away with having only met your SO in person one time and still get approved.

This process is costly and it's a good idea to cut back on unnecessary expenses in order to save money, but trying to save money by not visiting your fiancé could be a mistake for your case. If you guys get denied due to lack of visits, that denial will ultimately cost you more money and time in the end.

Thanks, But I lived with him for a year, he is now living with my grandfather assisting in his care... and I have travel back in forth about 4-5 time in the three yrs together... plus I am part of his support system so we have all those receipts as well.

They are giving conflicting information. I just called and spoke to a tier-2 operator and they told me the processing time is 5 months.

Yeah I hate when that happens... arghhhhh... why can't it just get done!!! lol

They posted the new processing time on 8/2 and it is still 5 months. Did they try to make people give up or what?

I think so... but I would never give up!!! LOL

[Alex&Iris 9]

It's not easy waiting. Mine was approved in 6 months and 2 weeks. and they said there was a delay aprox 8 months. and I was transfered to texas. Just think positive. I have not seen my fiance in almost a year since I gave birth to our son on new years so I couldn't travel since I was not working and just decided to wait for the cita.

Hopefully you will get approved soon... ! hang in there

Awww... Congrats on your blessing... I am trying but it bothers me that there have been absolutely no updates since I received NOA2... they should have a time stamp system to track step by step...