December 2016 Filers (merged)

[Roger & Grace 198]

I know... my nerves are going nuts... 

 

[Thezappa 69]

I'm irish and I hope it being paddys day will bring me super luck today.

 

I hope we all get our approvals soon!

[Pee&Eee 70]

9 hours ago, SRulla said:

OMG WE GOT APPROVED!! I just checked the app and Geos data and we got approved yesterday!! Those were the longest 94 days ever... 

I might just be jumping around in my office and crying a little

I really hope you will all get approved soon cause this is such an amazing feeling!

Time to get the next package ready

Congrats ! Yes time to get next package ready! 

[db2016 100]

Ahh our NOA1 was 12/9, i am getting anxious. I asked this before but it got lost in all the messages. Does USCIS post approvals throughout the day or do they get posted at night? I am noticing a trend of people posting they got approved closer to 9/10 pm est?

Edited March 17, 2017 by hy2016

[Pee&Eee 70]

37 minutes ago, hy2016 said:

Ahh our NOA1 was 12/9, i am getting anxious. I asked this before but it got lost in all the messages. Does USCIS post approvals throughout the day or do they get posted at night? I am noticing a trend of people posting they got approved closer to 9/10 pm est?

Hi we received our NOA2 at 6:30 pm est, so probably it comes through at the close of work day. I would think the notifications are in real time. But just hold on yours will be out soon.

[Dublindave 52]

1 hour ago, Thezappa said:

I'm irish and I hope it being paddys day will bring me super luck today.

 

I hope we all get our approvals soon!

Hahaha probably an RFE today. Wont be long for you. Once it gets to Dublin it will go very quick.

[db2016 100]

20 minutes ago, PrisEri said:

Hi we received our NOA2 at 6:30 pm est, so probably it comes through at the close of work day. I would think the notifications are in real time. But just hold on yours will be out soon.

Thanks so much, praying for that soon! Naturally more anxious when others after my date got approved, so can't imagine how people in October and November feel!

[TatiyPablo 32]

Hi All! Congrats to everyone that has been approved  I filed on Dec 20 and received my NOA1 hard copy Jan 2. I was just wondering in the interim, have other December filers started filling out forms like DS 160 and preparing affidavit of support in advance of receiving the NOA2? 

 

Thanks! 

[M3chwarrior 63]

1 minute ago, TatiyPablo said:

Hi All! Congrats to everyone that has been approved  I filed on Dec 20 and received my NOA1 hard copy Jan 2. I was just wondering in the interim, have other December filers started filling out forms like DS 160 and preparing affidavit of support in advance of receiving the NOA2? 

 

Thanks! 

I just started gathering up all of the paperwork that I've seen the good folks in this site mention. Started filling out the ones I can, and just gathering everything together for the ones I can't. I even sent an email to the embassy in Montreal asking for a checklist of the documentation they require. I haven't heard back yet,  but I'm hopeful for an answer. The new paper work is giving me something to do other than stress!

[Chair_force1 195]

2 minutes ago, TatiyPablo said:

Hi All! Congrats to everyone that has been approved  I filed on Dec 20 and received my NOA1 hard copy Jan 2. I was just wondering in the interim, have other December filers started filling out forms like DS 160 and preparing affidavit of support in advance of receiving the NOA2? 

 

Thanks! 

No, you need to wait until you get the case # from NVC to track ur case and fill out DS160.  Affidavit of support should be rather current so wait for NOA2

[Pee&Eee 70]

12 minutes ago, TatiyPablo said:

Hi All! Congrats to everyone that has been approved  I filed on Dec 20 and received my NOA1 hard copy Jan 2. I was just wondering in the interim, have other December filers started filling out forms like DS 160 and preparing affidavit of support in advance of receiving the NOA2? 

 

Thanks! 

Yes, I began gathering my documents for my packet 3 before my NOA 2 arrived, just the affidavit of support left and those should be ready in a few days. So will be good to send it off immediately we receive the email for packet 3. You can fill out your DS 160 and save it on your computer so whenever you need it you could get it out.

[Thezappa 69]

I just got notification right there for an RFE from the app. With that in mind I think they do the notifications throughout the day...

 

I'm also guessing its the same as @geowrian for proof that OKC is not an IMB.

 

GAHH, at least our case has been touched!! Guess I had luck of being irish today on paddy's day

Edited March 17, 2017 by Thezappa

[Thezappa 69]

1 hour ago, Dublindave said:

Hahaha probably an RFE today. Wont be long for you. Once it gets to Dublin it will go very quick.

Yes just got an RFE  Least they are looking at the case!!

 

Ah another Irish person. I'd love to ask you some questions of what I need next if you don't mind? 

[Esme2504 48]

So is the NOA1 date the day they received it or the date on the notice?? 

[Chepe&joa 19]

Our case was APPROVED!! I have been refreshing the app like a crazy woman for the past 2 weeks. I checked at about 9:30 PM and still no change. I figured I was going to have to wait another grueling weekend without any information. Then I checked again on a whim 20 minutes later and there it was! For everyone that is still waiting, I know it's rough but you will get a response soon! Just keep refreshing the Case Tracker App, that is most likely the way you will find out first. FYI my receive date was 12/7/16 and NOA1 posted 12/12/16, so it took 95 days from NOA1 date. Good luck everyone!!