November 2013 filers?

[Sthica09 1]

Tell me I am not dreaming.

Does this mean what I think it means?

Post Decision Activity

On November 21, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Can this possibly mean my I129f is already approved within 2 weeks??? I mean my fiancé is from the Philippines (expect more lengthy process)

Can anyone confirm this actually means we have made a MAJOR leap in this process and are on our way to interview????

[otter~ 17]

Tell me I am not dreaming.

Does this mean what I think it means?

Post Decision Activity

On November 21, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Can this possibly mean my I129f is already approved within 2 weeks??? I mean my fiancé is from the Philippines (expect more lengthy process)

Can anyone confirm this actually means we have made a MAJOR leap in this process and are on our way to interview????

Yep! That's NOA2 your I129f is approved! Mine was within 2 weeks as well!

So it should be heading to the NVC now ^^ you're at the same stage as some of the rest of us in this thread

It's amazing isn't it? I couldn't believe it when we got ours! I had to refresh the page hundreds of times and reread the email and show everyone haha XD

[Sthica09 1]

Thank you Otter. I am shocked to have an NOA2 so quick and really feel bad for those who seem to have to wait months. All I can say is my paperwork was flawless thanks to this site.

Well I am off to the philippines tomorrow and will share this great news with my lovely fiance.

[Jmeme 0]

Noa1 on November 15th, just got alien number change now November 21st Texas service center. Not as fast as California it seems but getting closer.

[Gwapo1ako 14]

Where can I find the Alien # and does it always change?

Whoa... Ironic that I posted about this because just hours after posting.... i got a text from USCIS that we got our Alien #!!

Funny how that timed out

[otter~ 17]

Thank you Otter. I am shocked to have an NOA2 so quick and really feel bad for those who seem to have to wait months. All I can say is my paperwork was flawless thanks to this site.

Well I am off to the philippines tomorrow and will share this great news with my lovely fiance.

Same here! I do feel bad for those who have been waiting a long time as well. I wish there was some sort of explanation as to why USCIS seem to work on these so randomly xD Surely it should be going in order of when they received them... but perhaps our cases were more easier to process than others? And yeah it's thanks to VJ that me and my fiancé's paperwork came out so well xD

Have a wonderful time, best of luck and I am sure your fiance will be so happy with the brilliant news!

[Mari26 19]

Grats to all who have gotten their NOA2...

I am a bit worried/lost with this next part... I need to do some research, but i start finals on monday... x_X so we will see. I am kind of lost regarding affidavit of support and all that good stuff.

[traceyr8 0]

I'm not one to post to a forum, but I feel as if I have been one of the few to set some sort of world record of sorts:

"Your I-129f was approved in 16 days from your NOA1 date."

Just wanted to share the news, though I realize the next steps from the NVC onwards might not be as fast.

To give everyone a sense of my timeline:

- Mailed out the I-129F via two day express mail on 10/30/13

- 1-129F received (per the official hardcopy notice; "NOA1"): 11/05/13

- 1-129F approved (per the email I just received; "NOA2"): 11/21/13

My process in putting together the packet was to follow the guidelines as provided on this website (making sure to look at the official websites in case instructions/processes changed). Do a two hole punch thing on top of all pages (with a binder clip to hold everything together), label all pictures and place them in clear bags or envelopes, make sure to follow all directions and sign where needed. Double check everything. Lastly, I think what helped was that within the timeline narrative of the relationship, I put "See Exhibit [X] for evidence showing this meeting/trip/etc", and then attach and label the evidence (boarding pass, picture, receipt, etc) as such. It was all very organized and easy to follow. Maybe that helped speed things along, but who knows.

I was curious how accurate the timeline estimate on this site is (which I realize is only as accurate as the entries users provide). Before I updated my progress, the estimate was 3 weeks later than what actually happened:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 13, 2013 and December 23, 2013*.

Hope this helps someone.

[otter~ 17]

Grats to all who have gotten their NOA2...

I am a bit worried/lost with this next part... I need to do some research, but i start finals on monday... x_X so we will see. I am kind of lost regarding affidavit of support and all that good stuff.

Me too x_x;

I felt pretty confident about the I-129f stuff but now I'm just sitting here thinking 'what now?' since apparently CSC doesn't tell you when NVC receives the files and that we have to chase after them or something? I'm just gathering the supporting stuff for the addafit at the moment, gonna get my vaccinations and police certificate sorted so at least I feel like we've progressed a bit xD

Also traceyr8 I think me and my fiancé's date was a couple days shorter than yours ^^ I think ours is like 13 days? xD but either way, November filers seem to be breaking the record! I'm so happy for everyone!

[SparklePony 238]

Noa1 on November 15th, just got alien number change now November 21st Texas service center. Not as fast as California it seems but getting closer.

I have the exact same dates - received both the NOA1 Hardcopy and the notification for changed Alien Registration Number last night. I won't rest until I get that NOA2 but hopefully these are all good signs along the way.

[Gwapo1ako 14]

I have the exact same dates - received both the NOA1 Hardcopy and the notification for changed Alien Registration Number last night. I won't rest until I get that NOA2 but hopefully these are all good signs along the way.

Hey, we got our Alien Registration # changed on the night of the 21st as well!!

I def hope this is a good sign as well!!

[amrm 1]

I'm not one to post to a forum, but I feel as if I have been one of the few to set some sort of world record of sorts:

"Your I-129f was approved in 16 days from your NOA1 date."

Just wanted to share the news, though I realize the next steps from the NVC onwards might not be as fast.

To give everyone a sense of my timeline:

- Mailed out the I-129F via two day express mail on 10/30/13

- 1-129F received (per the official hardcopy notice; "NOA1"): 11/05/13

- 1-129F approved (per the email I just received; "NOA2"): 11/21/13

My process in putting together the packet was to follow the guidelines as provided on this website (making sure to look at the official websites in case instructions/processes changed). Do a two hole punch thing on top of all pages (with a binder clip to hold everything together), label all pictures and place them in clear bags or envelopes, make sure to follow all directions and sign where needed. Double check everything. Lastly, I think what helped was that within the timeline narrative of the relationship, I put "See Exhibit [X] for evidence showing this meeting/trip/etc", and then attach and label the evidence (boarding pass, picture, receipt, etc) as such. It was all very organized and easy to follow. Maybe that helped speed things along, but who knows.

I was curious how accurate the timeline estimate on this site is (which I realize is only as accurate as the entries users provide). Before I updated my progress, the estimate was 3 weeks later than what actually happened:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 13, 2013 and December 23, 2013*.

Hope this helps someone.

thats AWESOME....It feels so good to know that Texas is catching up fast ...all the best for the journey ahead

Edited November 22, 2013 by amrm

[Sthica09 1]

I'm not one to post to a forum, but I feel as if I have been one of the few to set some sort of world record of sorts:

"Your I-129f was approved in 16 days from your NOA1 date."

Just wanted to share the news, though I realize the next steps from the NVC onwards might not be as fast.

To give everyone a sense of my timeline:

- Mailed out the I-129F via two day express mail on 10/30/13

- 1-129F received (per the official hardcopy notice; "NOA1"): 11/05/13

- 1-129F approved (per the email I just received; "NOA2"): 11/21/13

My process in putting together the packet was to follow the guidelines as provided on this website (making sure to look at the official websites in case instructions/processes changed). Do a two hole punch thing on top of all pages (with a binder clip to hold everything together), label all pictures and place them in clear bags or envelopes, make sure to follow all directions and sign where needed. Double check everything. Lastly, I think what helped was that within the timeline narrative of the relationship, I put "See Exhibit [X] for evidence showing this meeting/trip/etc", and then attach and label the evidence (boarding pass, picture, receipt, etc) as such. It was all very organized and easy to follow. Maybe that helped speed things along, but who knows.

I was curious how accurate the timeline estimate on this site is (which I realize is only as accurate as the entries users provide). Before I updated my progress, the estimate was 3 weeks later than what actually happened:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 13, 2013 and December 23, 2013*.

Hope this helps someone.

Yes Tracey I did the same. Followed the great tips from this site. also went through ALL the documents at least 15 times. Even going from back to front one time just to change things up. and yes I found an error! My paperwork was all indexed and I had all the type 1 proof of relationship but of course included type 2 pictures paper clipped to sheets of papers (all names and dates on back of photos).

I kept keeping in the back of my mind that it is just another human being reviewing this paperwork so I made everything easy! Something as silly as the plastic folder I had was annoying because the top kept flopping over it when I would go into it to get papers. Well I pictured the person reviewing the file getting angry also if this happened so I spent some time bending that plastic top back so well that it didn't flop over! Seriously if you think about it if I was reviewing hundreds of these files and one of them annoyed me, I would toss it aside and do others. Humans are humans!

Congrats to all who have been approved for round 2 and to the others, good luck and I am sure your approval is on the way.

[Kay and Jay 3]

I have the exact same dates - received both the NOA1 Hardcopy and the notification for changed Alien Registration Number last night. I won't rest until I get that NOA2 but hopefully these are all good signs along the way.

I'm still waiting on my Alien Registration Number change hopefully I might receive it today or Monday .

[SparklePony 238]

You should get it soon. Have you checked your case on the USCIS website to see if it was touched?