November 2015 l i-29f Filers

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[Kehinde 45]

crossing my fingers too!

I'm going to ask again...Do you guys think USCIS will be working today and tomorrow and Wednesday? Also what about next week cause of New Years?

I heard that they will be working Monday Tuesday and half a day Wednesday.

[MsLucky 9]

crossing my fingers too!

I'm going to ask again...Do you guys think USCIS will be working today and tomorrow and Wednesday? Also what about next week cause of New Years?

I am just waiting for the replies too. Very interesting.

I can say only about people in Russia and Ukraine- they DO work by the last day , they try to finish a lot of stuff before the New Year's Eve (or any big holiday such a Christmas which is on 7th of January)

Edited December 21, 2015 by MsLucky

[Jaime & Aisha 46]

crossing my fingers too!

I'm going to ask again...Do you guys think USCIS will be working today and tomorrow and Wednesday? Also what about next week cause of New Years?

What is the definition of work? working maybe

Will they be in the office? In the office yes.

I'm in the office, and done about 30 minutes of work, and 3 hours of socializing (2 hours with the boss, 1 hour at lunch)---and I'm in private industry manufacturing. Imagine gov.....

Tomorrow in the office yes, perhaps 1/2 day. Some senior person will release everyone at noon. The same happens in gov. Wednesday----good luck

[MsLucky 9]

What is the definition of work? working maybe

Will they be in the office? In the office yes.

I'm in the office, and done about 30 minutes of work, and 3 hours of socializing (2 hours with the boss, 1 hour at lunch)---and I'm in private industry manufacturing. Imagine gov.....

Tomorrow in the office yes, perhaps 1/2 day. Some senior person will release everyone at noon. The same happens in gov. Wednesday----good luck

hahhaha)) to be present at work and to work - are two different things , you are completely right!

[steph&max 13]

Thanks for the replies guys!! I'm guessing next week will be the same also---I guess it is our fault for filing November so close to the holidays and Jaime is right, they will not be working hard, they will be hardly working. ha ha

Man, don't they know our future with our loved ones are kind of at stake here?

[HappyLaytons 12]

Speedy approvals everyone....

My interview is scheduled.. Now its time for the medical

[steph&max 13]

Speedy approvals everyone....

My interview is scheduled.. Now its time for the medical

Wow so fast, wish you best of luck!!!

[Jaime & Aisha 46]

Speedy approvals everyone....

My interview is scheduled.. Now its time for the medical

Great news!!!

I'm in a panic about the interview that we don't even have close to scheduling. I have to change my approach completely. But I'm glad I know about it now. Still time to recover.

Error in the VJ information for embassy specific. I checked the other embassies in Africa, and the same error.

Edited December 21, 2015 by Jaime & Aisha

[Shawn&Jaque 11]

When you schedule the interview, you have to wait until you receive packet 3 correct? Or can you before?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

sandminlove, on 21 Dec 2015 - 3:23 PM, said:

crossing my fingers too!

I'm going to ask again...Do you guys think USCIS will be working today and tomorrow and Wednesday? Also what about next week cause of New Years?

The only Federal holiday remaining in 2015 is Christmas day December 25, 2015 so all government offices will not be working. All other days they will be working. Of course, I am sure there is a limited staff as some will use vacation time and such. The same for New Years, off.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Shawn&Jaque, on 21 Dec 2015 - 12:19 PM, said:

Does anyone know how long it takes to send the NOA2 from CSC to NVC? I am just trying to come up with some sort of timeline, doesn't have to be perfect. And once the NVC does receive it, how long does it usually take for them to process it? I know once they do process it, the shipping time from the NVC to the Embassy will depend on where it is.

That my friend is a difficult question to answer. Best guess I can give you from my experience and others is 3-4 weeks from CSC to Embassy.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Shawn&Jaque, on 21 Dec 2015 - 4:29 PM, said:Shawn&Jaque, on 21 Dec 2015 - 4:29 PM, said:

When you schedule the interview, you have to wait until you receive packet 3 correct? Or can you before?

Keep in mind that a forum like this one is for initial bonding with others who are along the same timeline as you for initial processing. The initial application is the same no matter where in the world you are. But, having said that, once you get your approval (NOA2 text message or email), you should include your country's sub-forum to get a better understanding of the process for the Embassy that you will be interviewing with. This will allow you to get direct answers from those who have completed the steps you are about to take at the US Embassy - Brazil. Sub-forum for Brazil is located here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

Those in this thread, are applying from various Embassies around the world and there are different process for each. So what works in Russian, Philippines or UAE may not work for those processing through Brazil. VJ sub forum for all things dealing with the US Embassy in Brazil and they will answer your questions for the processing of your visa

from their personal experience. Link:

http://brazil.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visas_kvisas.html

Last but not least, READ the pages on the US Embassy website for you country so that you are up to speed.

http://brazil.usembassy.gov/index.html

One last place to check for information would be the VJ Wiki found here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Special:AllPages

Good luck and God's speed.

Edited December 21, 2015 by Greenbaum

[steph&max 13]

The only Federal holiday remaining in 2015 is Christmas day December 25, 2015 so all government offices will not be working. All other days they will be working. Of course, I am sure there is a limited staff as some will use vacation time and such. The same for New Years, off.

That is much better than I thought. But then again yes we do have to take into account vacation time..and half days. Thank you!

[Shawn&Jaque 11]

Thanks Greenbaum.