I-129F November 2016 Filers

[geowrian 22,337]

10 minutes ago, Chelleyandaaron said:

thank you - I think that might have been where I last looked a while ago.  How accurate do you think those figures are?  (considering the charts also say that i-129Fs with an NOA1 date of November 27th are currently being processed...)

Only as accurate as the data users submit. But NVC processing is more consistent...less of this high and low progress days. Filtering the data to just the last 90 days shows roughly 30 days from NOA2 to consulate, which isn't too shabby.

 

Edit: Well, yeah...but VJ isn't wrong there. Somebody with a Nov. 27th NOA1 was processed. That's the latest I-129F processed, but is misleading in that it's not the average or to be expected.

Edited January 22, 2017 by geowrian

[Isabella_NZ 54]

My partner sent the application in the first week of November and so far we have only received a letter saying they got the application.

 

He called them last week and they said to expect an answer after 5 months, is this normal?

 

 

[audacieux89 256]

Just now, Isabella_NZ said:

My partner sent the application in the first week of November and so far we have only received a letter saying they got the application.

 

He called them last week and they said to expect an answer after 5 months, is this normal?

 

 

5 months from when you applied or from when you called? ?

[Isabella_NZ 54]

Just now, isabelleyri said:

5 months from when you applied or from when you called? ?

I believe they meant 5 months from when the application was received..

[MikiC 39]

18 hours ago, mzladyq said:

guuuuuuuys i got approved!!!!!!! on our anniversary!... TODAY was terrible ended up crying and driving 2 hours back home from visiting my family.....long story anyways when i got home around one am ...i got a notification that my case was approved....  i was just on the fone with my fiance crying telling him how much i couldnt take it and as i hung up.... IM APPROVED>>> now im all of a sudden sad by the people who arent approved yet because i know how it feels seeing approval after approval. But i guess that means one step closer to your case.

Wonderful wonderful news! Wowwww, I truly am so happy for you.  To be honest when I read your news it brought tears to my eyes, joy for you of course and hope for me.  Thanks for sharing your fabulous news. Such a blessing it is to hear. 

[Keemdenice 92]

20 hours ago, mzladyq said:

guuuuuuuys i got approved!!!!!!! on our anniversary!... TODAY was terrible ended up crying and driving 2 hours back home from visiting my family.....long story anyways when i got home around one am ...i got a notification that my case was approved....  i was just on the fone with my fiance crying telling him how much i couldnt take it and as i hung up.... IM APPROVED>>> now im all of a sudden sad by the people who arent approved yet because i know how it feels seeing approval after approval. But i guess that means one step closer to your case.

Congrats mzladyq! The wait is over. I know that God will always grant ur hearts desire. He knows how much we want to be with our love ones. God bless all of us who is waiting.

[mzladyq 75]

Thank u guys so much. Now just one more day until the next set of applications are approved! Lets hope they start the week off strong.

[mzladyq 75]

so on the uscis website it says to go to ur local office for questions on ur case... has anyone done this before? I dont recall anyone on here talking about going their local office.

[CmAndS 68]

Hello! I have a question about d-160. Can the petitioner fill this out? Or does it have to be the beneficiary? Thank you

Edited January 22, 2017 by CmAndS

[Nico22 68]

Well atleast once we get our NOA2 after 7-10 business days we can start calling NVC everyday to see if they receive and have case # on our file.  #waitinggamesucks

[forena99 74]

22 hours ago, mzladyq said:

guuuuuuuys i got approved!!!!!!! on our anniversary!... TODAY was terrible ended up crying and driving 2 hours back home from visiting my family.....long story anyways when i got home around one am ...i got a notification that my case was approved....  i was just on the fone with my fiance crying telling him how much i couldnt take it and as i hung up.... IM APPROVED>>> now im all of a sudden sad by the people who arent approved yet because i know how it feels seeing approval after approval. But i guess that means one step closer to your case.

So excited for you!  Getting the news a little late, but I'm very happy for you both.  And it's very exciting because it means that 11/04 is shortly behind you...hopefully, I know no guarantees.  Wow, you must be so relieved.  Yes, I think it's great!

[forena99 74]

12 hours ago, mzladyq said:

oh it was. lol I literally said GOD i cant TAKE it anymore with tears in my eyes. Then the approval popped up lol. i haven't been myself lately very irritable... and emotional.... but now i can focus on something else now.

Yes, sounds like I otta try that!  Say the magic words and the text will appear.  Ha ha!    I wish....!!

[JimJesDuma 472]

9 hours ago, llaz said:

Do we know if the NVC is still slow or have they caught up a bit since the slowdown at USCIS?

it was up to 21 to 30 days over the last 3 months or so but since CSC slowed way down on case processing for I-129F the wait at NVC has dropped as well.

There were a few recently in and out of NVC around 12-15 days. 

There is another member or 2 who I am monitoring as well, currently in NVC.

 

Jim

[JimJesDuma 472]

5 hours ago, mzladyq said:

Thank u guys so much. Now just one more day until the next set of applications are approved! Lets hope they start the week off strong.

Great looking couple. Congrats again. Yes more approvals next week. None showed up for Saturday maybe OT is over at CSC.

 

Jim

[JimJesDuma 472]

8 hours ago, Isabella_NZ said:

My partner sent the application in the first week of November and so far we have only received a letter saying they got the application.

 

He called them last week and they said to expect an answer after 5 months, is this normal?

 

 

I believe your/his timeline needs to be updated to show CSC (California Service Center) - Texas is just the intake office it is then worked by CSC and not an official transfer.

5 months is NOT normal for approval of the I-129F however at present time it could very well take you 5 months from start to finish as in VOH (Visa in Hand)

 

Welcome aboard.

Jim