I-129F November 2016 Filers

[MapleLeaf29 247]

5 minutes ago, slo said:

All, correct me if i am wrong, but I don't think that data in Table 1 is representative of reviews for I-129Fs, in general, or for NOA2s, in particular.  I also have not seen any data that shows there has been an uptick in filings.  I see from the USCIS FY2016 statistics that the number of I-129F filings per quarter were remarkably consistent each quarter and the highest number of applications were filed in the 3rd FY2016 quarter (April, May, June), with ~48000 of ~53000 applicants receiving approval in all of FY2016.  [Note: the federal fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30.]  So, per the FY2016 stats, there were about 4,400 filings per month or about 1100 per week or about 150 per calendar day.  So, when I see USCIS is taking some action on less than 100 cases per day, it suggests to me that they are falling further and further behind and are going to have to start processing many more cases.  However, if I understand Chelleyandaaron's recent post correctly, it indicated there are something less than 2700 cases outstanding thru November 25.  If so, this suggests there was a decrease in filings in November 2016 compared to the typical month in the preceeding FY2016, so maybe things could start moving faster.  Also, I did find it interesting in Geowrian's spreadsheet that there are so many filings rejected in November for submitting the wrong fee and these were way prior to the change in fee on December 23.  Those rejections (it appears they are not considered RFEs) suggest a large number of cases get cleared out due to basic filing mistakes and those petitioners (assuming they refile) must go to the back of the line.  Here are the FY2016 stats: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports and Studies/Immigration Forms Data/All Form Types/all_forms_performancedata_fy2016_qtr4.pdf  Good luck to everyone!

Per geowrian's spreadsheet, it looks like there were a little over 4200 k1 petitions submitted between 10/31 and 11/30.  Interesting that this might have been slightly less than the yearly average.  There have been several rumors about why the slowdown happened that are unrelated to the volume of k1 visas.  I heard on NPR that the number of DACA recipients who petitioned to visit their country of origin quadrupled in November and December.  I think someone on this thread said that the CSC was in training for part of the time because of new forms.  Someone else said that an unusual number of family visas were expedited toward the end of the year, so it may also be that the CSC diverted resources away from K1 visas to work on the expedite requests.  Whatever the reason for the slowdown, I am thankful that it seems to be picking up now.

[Chi&Clint 203]

I have seen lots of cases got rejected because of filling the wrong fee and I did not sign my form. I guess they are trying to appy the petition before the inceasing fee in December, so they didnt prepare their packet carefully. I want to know what should we do after being rejected, how long we should wait to apply another I-129F, or USCIS will send us a letter and tell us what to do next? 

Edited February 2, 2017 by Chi&Clint

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

1 hour ago, mzladyq said:

Pretty soon we should be seeing some approvals... in the mean time. I have my case number and everything. Me and my fiance are going over the ds-160. My fiance has and address but not a mail box so mail never gets recieved there. The questions asks if mailing address is the same as the Home address. Can my fiance put my address instead... if they send him something theres no way to get it. I tried to send papers before and it didnt work for that reason.

is there anyway to get some type of post office box or something like that in nigeria?

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

1 hour ago, Chi&Clint said:

I have seen lots of cases got rejected because of filling the wrong fee and I did not sign my form. I guess they are trying to appy the petition before the inceasing fee in December, so they didnt prepare their packet carefully. I want to know what should we do after being rejected, how long we should wait to apply another I-129F, or USCIS will send us a letter and tell us what to do next? 

They will send you a letter with what your options are,will take about ten days after you were informed of the rejection

[SeanRN 45]

Got approved. Hallelujah! Good luck to everyone!

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

4 minutes ago, SeanRN said:

Got approved. Hallelujah! Good luck to everyone!

congrats, give the nvc a call after 8-14 days,they had my case in 8 days

[SeanRN 45]

7 minutes ago, Cleofe+Daniel said:

congrats, give the nvc a call after 8-14 days,they had my case in 8 days

Will do. And I am rooting for everyone else. I know how frustrating and hard the wait is.

[Art786 275]

2 hours ago, slo said:

All, correct me if i am wrong, but I don't think that data in Table 1 is representative of reviews for I-129Fs, in general, or for NOA2s, in particular.  I also have not seen any data that shows there has been an uptick in filings.  I see from the USCIS FY2016 statistics that the number of I-129F filings per quarter were remarkably consistent each quarter and the highest number of applications were filed in the 3rd FY2016 quarter (April, May, June), with ~48000 of ~53000 applicants receiving approval in all of FY2016.  [Note: the federal fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30.]  So, per the FY2016 stats, there were about 4,400 filings per month or about 1100 per week or about 150 per calendar day.  So, when I see USCIS is taking some action on less than 100 cases per day, it suggests to me that they are falling further and further behind and are going to have to start processing many more cases.  However, if I understand Chelleyandaaron's recent post correctly, it indicated there are something less than 2700 cases outstanding thru November 25.  If so, this suggests there was a decrease in filings in November 2016 compared to the typical month in the preceeding FY2016, so maybe things could start moving faster.  Also, I did find it interesting in Geowrian's spreadsheet that there are so many filings rejected in November for submitting the wrong fee and these were way prior to the change in fee on December 23.  Those rejections (it appears they are not considered RFEs) suggest a large number of cases get cleared out due to basic filing mistakes and those petitioners (assuming they refile) must go to the back of the line.  Here are the FY2016 stats: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/Reports and Studies/Immigration Forms Data/All Form Types/all_forms_performancedata_fy2016_qtr4.pdf  Good luck to everyone!

 

 

That sounds right, been here for 2.5 months and only hear about clearing last 2-3 days od October that are still not all done, few random November petitions but that's nothing when you realize how many thousands to go. This is tragic, but makes decent money for government except that no one gives a .,,. 

[vogann 221]

USCIS is finally getting up to speed!! Good job USCIS 

 

Today's stats for Nov 14th NOA1 fillers:

Approved: 12

RFE: 2

Spoiler

All past reports are kept here:https://sites.google.com/view/nov14

[fishe23a 240]

Just now, vogann said:

USCIS is finally getting up to speed!! Good job USCIS 

 

Today's stats for Nov 14th NOA1 fillers:

Approved: 12

RFE: 2

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All past reports are kept here:https://sites.google.com/view/nov14

 

I'm tryyying not to get my hopes up as another Nov 14th NOA1 receipt date filer. But this is exciting!! 

[Chi&Clint 203]

1 minute ago, fishe23a said:

I'm tryyying not to get my hopes up as another Nov 14th NOA1 receipt date filer. But this is exciting!! 

Same here I dont want to expect too much but its still exciting LOL, Nov 14th filer here :), mine is 66234.. 

[vogann 221]

4 minutes ago, fishe23a said:

I'm tryyying not to get my hopes up as another Nov 14th NOA1 receipt date filer. But this is exciting!! 

Yes!! I feel very optimistic that over 80% of November petitions would be processed by the end of February  

[Art786 275]

10 minutes ago, fishe23a said:

I'm tryyying not to get my hopes up as another Nov 14th NOA1 receipt date filer. But this is exciting!! 

Not really, just do the math and let me know when 14 teeth will be done?

[fishe23a 240]

7 minutes ago, Art786 said:

Not really, just do the math and let me know when 14 teeth will be done?

Ehn, I'm excited in that I have been also occasionally tracking Nov. 14th and seeing no movement. So in two days to go from literally months of 0 approvals to 16 and some RFEs - that's at least something. Nov 14th has more applications than any other day in the entire month of November, owing to it being a Monday after a Friday federal holiday. So I'm not hopeful that mine will be one of the first few. It just seems like some progress, is all.

Edited February 2, 2017 by fishe23a

[Chi&Clint 203]

Does anyone know how many cases sent on Nov 14th?