December 2016 Filers (merged)

[JahRyl 87]

4 hours ago, Serik said:

@ali1632 @baconmunch @JahRyl we have a long wait ahead of us:) who else filed on 12/21 with NOA1 date of January 2nd? Join our club 

Calling all December filers with our same date of filing and NOA1, please identify yourselves. 

10 hours ago, Brandon y Nadia said:

Getting there. Starting to seem like March sometime we may get approvals or RFE's but I hear over in the November forum just Nov 14th had 442 cases alone so once they get based that ( which was more cases than the month of November combined ) then I think late February/early March they will begin December cases 

Hi!

Yes we do hope so, all the best for us December Filers 

 

 

[TatiyPablo 32]

Hi All! I am a December filer to Cuba. We submitted out I-129F petition on Dec 21, check was cashed two days later, and I received NOA1 on Jan 2. Now just waiting...and wondering when I should start to prepare Affidavit of Support documents?

 

Thanks for making this forum!

[Ray&Ash 271]

18 minutes ago, TatiyPablo said:

Hi All! I am a December filer to Cuba. We submitted out I-129F petition on Dec 21, check was cashed two days later, and I received NOA1 on Jan 2. Now just waiting...and wondering when I should start to prepare Affidavit of Support documents?

 

Thanks for making this forum!

Start with that once you get NOA2.. you can surely start having older docs ready by then...make sure you have tax returns w2 and other financial docs that are needed...

[TatiyPablo 32]

4 minutes ago, Ray&Ash said:

Start with that once you get NOA2.. you can surely start having older docs ready by then...make sure you have tax returns w2 and other financial docs that are needed...

Great, thank you @Ray&Ash! I have a copy of our I-129F petition, proof of ongoing relationship, and will prepare whatever else I can. Thanks again!

[MapleLeaf29 247]

On February 4, 2017 at 9:43 AM, Ray&Ash said:

Start with that once you get NOA2.. you can surely start having older docs ready by then...make sure you have tax returns w2 and other financial docs that are needed...

Definitely wait until you get your NOA2.  When we submitted in November, everything seemed to be moving really quickly (people were getting their NOA2 in 3-4 weeks), so I got a jump-start on everything: I organized my W2's, asked my employer for a letter verifying my salary and employment status, and got a letter from my bank.  Now that it's been a few months, I'll have to redo the last two.  It's not a big deal, but I could have saved myself some time if I'd waited for the NOA2.

[Ray&Ash 271]

I just found from the app that Nov 15 filer got approved!!! CSC is progressing slowly but steadily and hopefully gaining speed!!!

I am a Dec 17 NOA1...Another 1 month wait for sure - i guess these months are just gonna be the longest months ever!!!!!  

 

Dont you think hiding all clocks and calendars would help!? 

[NatO23 235]

8 minutes ago, Ray&Ash said:

I just found from the app that Nov 15 filer got approved!!! CSC is progressing slowly but steadily and hopefully gaining speed!!!

I am a Dec 17 NOA1...Another 1 month wait for sure - i guess these months are just gonna be the longest months ever!!!!!  

 

Dont you think hiding all clocks and calendars would help!? 

I'm really pleased they're moving quickly again now! I hope they keep it up. I'm a January filer, and the wait is probably going to drive me crazy. Luckily though, I have 3 visits to the US booked to visit my fiancé between now and April, which will help things so much. I wish there was a fee you could pay to be expedited, because I would definitely pay it! 

[Ray&Ash 271]

1 hour ago, NatO23 said:

I'm really pleased they're moving quickly again now! I hope they keep it up. I'm a January filer, and the wait is probably going to drive me crazy. Luckily though, I have 3 visits to the US booked to visit my fiancé between now and April, which will help things so much. I wish there was a fee you could pay to be expedited, because I would definitely pay it! 

wow lucky you!!! i am so far, flying to n fro from US would take a full day and more!! 

[gtiorobertsf 72]

Hey Everyone,

I am using two app first is Case Tracker and the second is USCISApp on iPhone. USCISApp shows an alert say Case Status Changed on February 2nd -Case was received. Im not sure what that means since there isnt anything else in the alert and its only on the one App. Anyone have any idea what this means?

Also a Deceber 6th filer.

Thanks

R

[Ray&Ash 271]

1 hour ago, gtiorobertsf said:

Hey Everyone,

I am using two app first is Case Tracker and the second is USCISApp on iPhone. USCISApp shows an alert say Case Status Changed on February 2nd -Case was received. Im not sure what that means since there isnt anything else in the alert and its only on the one App. Anyone have any idea what this means?

Also a Deceber 6th filer.

Thanks

R

Whats your NOA1 date? This notification alert might have been for a 'similar' case (based on your alert settings, and NOT for your own case. Check the case number again...

Good luck

[gtiorobertsf 72]

4 hours ago, Ray&Ash said:

Whats your NOA1 date? This notification alert might have been for a 'similar' case (based on your alert settings, and NOT for your own case. Check the case number again...

Good luck

Hey R/A,

Its the only alert I have on the App. NOA1 received date is December 6th 2016.

[carloolive 68]

On 04/02/2017 at 3:24 PM, TatiyPablo said:

Hi All! I am a December filer to Cuba. We submitted out I-129F petition on Dec 21, check was cashed two days later, and I received NOA1 on Jan 2. Now just waiting...and wondering when I should start to prepare Affidavit of Support documents?

 

Thanks for making this forum!

Welcome and good luck!! Patience is definitely the key lol!

 

you should follow the November i129f group as it is full of really helpful people and there are a few you do scans on the November apps and put out a little report. As of just now they seemed to be focused on November up until 17th but things seem to be picking up pace.

 

as for affidavit that up to you, your fiancé could start filling it out once you get an noa2. That what we are doing but have all the other evidence gathered and in place just to simply up date and fax over  

[amillimo 31]

Still waiting for our NOA2 and I was the original person who started the forum lol we are waiting patiently but it's so hard!!! And we also have we also have to file a waiver along with ours!!! I'm hoping someone on here has any idea on what's next to come also the affidavit of support worries since I recently got out of the military and go to school but no job ??? I'm just really worried guys 

[Serik 9]

Based on the reports from the November thread, it looks like it takes around 80-90 days for the NOA2  We all need patience and good luck! Hopefully our cases will get approved soon 

[Jon & Malen 97]

HI everyone, filed our K1 application on Dec 15th to the Texas lockbox received on Dec 23rd (got a return receipt text from usps, confirmed by USCIS receipt.)  got an email notification on Jan 5th. Received the I-797C (NOA1?) receipt on Jan 9th. Case transferred to the Calfifornia service center. Okay so here's my question what day do I use to start counting? My Fiancé is an OFW in Singapore and she thought her work contract was going to finish on May 7th. Now she realized that the contract is ending on April 7th. There is a possibility that she could be extended for 30 days but I'm afraid that's not going to be enough time. I know that the Singapore Consulate processes Visa applications faster than the Manila Embassy due to lower amount of Visas going through it. I'm worried that we may have to transfer our case to Manila which could add months to our process. Please pray that they speed up approving applications and we all get to be with our loved ones as soon as possible!! God Bless us all! 

Thanks for any input, Jon & Malen

Edited February 10, 2017 by Jon & Malen