I-129F February 2016 Filers

[J178 11]

Hey guys! Im starting to fill up my D160; Theres this question "Person/Entity Paying for Your Trip"; I just want to know what did you guys put?

I will actually pay for my trip but of course, my fiance will support me when I get there and we actually filed a cosponsor.

I am confused if I shall put self, fiance or cosponsor? haha Thanks

[MandyAlex 32]

I wish they had a system that updates us on why it's taking this long instead of keeping us stuck in crazy horrifying thoughts. It's not easy to be patient when your case is not moving forward anywhere and you've got everything set on your end. I'm forcing myself to stay positive and I wonder if I really am or if I'm just thinking it. Anyway, I wish us both the best. I will definitely parade my happiness on here once we recieve our NOA2.

I recently communicated with a very knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer and asked him why some 129-F petitions are approved much quicker than others and this is his reply;

"I've visited all 4 service centers many times (back when all 4 processed I-129fs) and I've picked the minds of the officers who adjudicate those petitions. I could write a book on the back-room workings of how your petition moves from the mail room to the adjudicators desk. It is fascinating stuff.

But to keep this short, yes, barring an RFE, the I-129fs do basically move in order they were received, through the mail room, pre-sorting, sorting, data entry and then on the shelf assigned for I-129fs. Eventually when an officer needs more cases, they get a contract worker to go to the I-129f shelf and fill up a bin or two of cases (they use those white-ish cardboard-ish containers they use at the Post Office). Once the bin(s) are brought to the officer, the officer can pick cases from the bin in any order.

I strive to achieve a balance between providing a well documented case and engaging in overkill. Last thing I want is for an officer to hold off picking the "fat file" until the bitter last. But again, I also want to make sure it is thoroughly documented, not simply following the bare bones instructions on the I-129f as one main goal is to get the case through the service center without getting a request for additional evidence.

Right now, I'm going from putting the case in the mail, to approval at a service center in 4 to 5 weeks, to K-1 visa issuance in around 4 months (after the date I put the case in the mail). Of course, every case will be slightly different, and service centers and consulates tend to go through periods of moving quickly, then slowing down, then quicker, then slower. You get the picture.

Good luck with your case."

Edited May 20, 2016 by MandyAlex

[KASH2011 382]

Hey guys! Im starting to fill up my D160; Theres this question "Person/Entity Paying for Your Trip"; I just want to know what did you guys put?

I will actually pay for my trip but of course, my fiance will support me when I get there and we actually filed a cosponsor.

I am confused if I shall put self, fiance or cosponsor? haha Thanks

If you are paying for your trip then write Self. Good luck to you!

[J178 11]

If you are paying for your trip then write Self. Good luck to you!

Ok i will put my self! Hah Thanks!!

[KASH2011 382]

Ok i will put my self! Hah Thanks!!

[jozelle26 9]

I recently communicated with a very knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer and asked him why some 129-F petitions are approved much quicker than others and this is his reply;

"I've visited all 4 service centers many times (back when all 4 processed I-129fs) and I've picked the minds of the officers who adjudicate those petitions. I could write a book on the back-room workings of how your petition moves from the mail room to the adjudicators desk. It is fascinating stuff.

But to keep this short, yes, barring an RFE, the I-129fs do basically move in order they were received, through the mail room, pre-sorting, sorting, data entry and then on the shelf assigned for I-129fs. Eventually when an officer needs more cases, they get a contract worker to go to the I-129f shelf and fill up a bin or two of cases (they use those white-ish cardboard-ish containers they use at the Post Office). Once the bin(s) are brought to the officer, the officer can pick cases from the bin in any order.

I strive to achieve a balance between providing a well documented case and engaging in overkill. Last thing I want is for an officer to hold off picking the "fat file" until the bitter last. But again, I also want to make sure it is thoroughly documented, not simply following the bare bones instructions on the I-129f as one main goal is to get the case through the service center without getting a request for additional evidence.

Right now, I'm going from putting the case in the mail, to approval at a service center in 4 to 5 weeks, to K-1 visa issuance in around 4 months (after the date I put the case in the mail). Of course, every case will be slightly different, and service centers and consulates tend to go through periods of moving quickly, then slowing down, then quicker, then slower. You get the picture.

Good luck with your case."

Thank you so much for sharing this here, it means a lot.

[bigjailerman 318]

I recently communicated with a very knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer and asked him why some 129-F petitions are approved much quicker than others and this is his reply;

"I've visited all 4 service centers many times (back when all 4 processed I-129fs) and I've picked the minds of the officers who adjudicate those petitions. I could write a book on the back-room workings of how your petition moves from the mail room to the adjudicators desk. It is fascinating stuff.

But to keep this short, yes, barring an RFE, the I-129fs do basically move in order they were received, through the mail room, pre-sorting, sorting, data entry and then on the shelf assigned for I-129fs. Eventually when an officer needs more cases, they get a contract worker to go to the I-129f shelf and fill up a bin or two of cases (they use those white-ish cardboard-ish containers they use at the Post Office). Once the bin(s) are brought to the officer, the officer can pick cases from the bin in any order.

I strive to achieve a balance between providing a well documented case and engaging in overkill. Last thing I want is for an officer to hold off picking the "fat file" until the bitter last. But again, I also want to make sure it is thoroughly documented, not simply following the bare bones instructions on the I-129f as one main goal is to get the case through the service center without getting a request for additional evidence.

Right now, I'm going from putting the case in the mail, to approval at a service center in 4 to 5 weeks, to K-1 visa issuance in around 4 months (after the date I put the case in the mail). Of course, every case will be slightly different, and service centers and consulates tend to go through periods of moving quickly, then slowing down, then quicker, then slower. You get the picture.

Good luck with your case."

great post...thanks

[OfficiallyMrsU 9]

After 83 days, we just got our NOA2 via text and email!!!!! We are so happy!!! God is good!!!!!!

Edited May 20, 2016 by SoonToBeMrsU

[Georgia16 2,858]

After 83 days, we just got our NOA2 via text and email!!!!! We are so happy!!! God is good!!!!!!

Congrats!!! :-D

[OfficiallyMrsU 9]

Congrats!!! :-D

Thank you, Georgia!!!

[soulstriker 274]

After 83 days, we just got our NOA2 via text and email!!!!! We are so happy!!! God is good!!!!!!

wow good timing too and from naija , cant wait to see ur review and everything when ur done with your process , grats

[OfficiallyMrsU 9]

wow good timing too and from naija , cant wait to see ur review and everything when ur done with your process , grats

Thank you! I'll be sure to post every step of the way. Good luck to you!!!

[MyPNoiWeyZ 1]

After 83 days, we just got our NOA2 via text and email!!!!! We are so happy!!! God is good!!!!!!

Congrats! ?

[OfficiallyMrsU 9]

Congrats! ?

Thank you!!!!!!!!

[Emmie 1]

After 83 days, we just got our NOA2 via text and email!!!!! We are so happy!!! God is good!!!!!!

Congrats!