January 2017 I-129F Filers

[MapleLeaf29 247]

3 hours ago, tdav said:

I downloaded the USCIS app yesterday and I'm having way too much fun constantly checking it...I was way too excited when it told me cases similar to mine had updates, even though they were RFE's from October. I need a new hobby!

 

I'm road tripping next week to go visit my fiance though and we're having our engagement photos done, so at least once those are taken I will have something in a shorter time frame to wait for! Maybe that will make the wait easier? One can hope  Fingers crossed I get a happy border patrol agent. I've been lucky so far and they usually smile once I tell them why I'm going to the states. I've memorized the question/answer format by now. "Going to Minnesota, sir! To visit my FIANCE (!!yay!) and have our engagement photos done! We met on reddit! 9 days, 10 if the weather is bad! Thank you sir!". I wonder if there will be more questions now that he's my fiance and not just my boyfriend... NOW I'M NERVOUS! 

Please update us on how it goes.  We haven't tried to have my fiancé visit the US yet, but the last time I went to Canada (at Christmas), the Canadian border guard asked a lot of questions.

[MapleLeaf29 247]

3 hours ago, tdav said:

I downloaded the USCIS app yesterday and I'm having way too much fun constantly checking it...I was way too excited when it told me cases similar to mine had updates, even though they were RFE's from October. I need a new hobby!

 

I'm road tripping next week to go visit my fiance though and we're having our engagement photos done, so at least once those are taken I will have something in a shorter time frame to wait for! Maybe that will make the wait easier? One can hope  Fingers crossed I get a happy border patrol agent. I've been lucky so far and they usually smile once I tell them why I'm going to the states. I've memorized the question/answer format by now. "Going to Minnesota, sir! To visit my FIANCE (!!yay!) and have our engagement photos done! We met on reddit! 9 days, 10 if the weather is bad! Thank you sir!". I wonder if there will be more questions now that he's my fiance and not just my boyfriend... NOW I'M NERVOUS! 

Have you looked at the advice in the Canada sub-forum?  The US border guards will want proof that you are not planning to stay in the US.  Depending on the border guard, you may need to prove that you have ties to Canada: a rental agreement, mortgage payments, a letter from your employer stating when you plan to return, a letter from someone taking care of your children or pets, etc.  If my fiancé visits me, we are planning to have him bring several pieces of evidence that he plans to return home.

[Martin & Rona 157]

On 1/27/2017 at 10:37 PM, Art786 said:

Hej , great that you started, but don't expect anything done for many months to come .Sorry for bad news .Things are extremely slow .Aplications are 5 months behind schedule.   

Hi Frank - We can all appreciate being aware of the current published timeline however at the same time all of us need to remain optimistic.  Looking at current trends in Jan there are fewer applicants compared to those back in Oct, Nov and Dec.  You have already obtained your NOA2 and know the pain we are struggling and facing here.  Better keeping an optimistic outlook vs. dwelling on what your personal experience was back in Nov. 

[glmg21 330]

2 hours ago, Martin & Rona said:

Hi Frank - We can all appreciate being aware of the current published timeline however at the same time all of us need to remain optimistic.  Looking at current trends in Jan there are fewer applicants compared to those back in Oct, Nov and Dec.  You have already obtained your NOA2 and know the pain we are struggling and facing here.  Better keeping an optimistic outlook vs. dwelling on what your personal experience was back in Nov. 

Agreed, there shall be no doom and gloom here - only happy vibes!

[Art786 275]

5 hours ago, glmg21 said:

Agreed, there shall be no doom and gloom here - only happy vibes!

Seems like things are moving again, wish everyone to make it under two months. Check November post for info how things are moving.  

[Art786 275]

8 hours ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

Have you looked at the advice in the Canada sub-forum?  The US border guards will want proof that you are not planning to stay in the US.  Depending on the border guard, you may need to prove that you have ties to Canada: a rental agreement, mortgage payments, a letter from your employer stating when you plan to return, a letter from someone taking care of your children or pets, etc.  If my fiancé visits me, we are planning to have him bring several pieces of evidence that he plans to return home.

 

Never realize they are getting so tough on Canada border, when I fly to Europe or Asia only think they ask is : business or pleasure? that all .

[tdav 11]

8 hours ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

Have you looked at the advice in the Canada sub-forum?  The US border guards will want proof that you are not planning to stay in the US.  Depending on the border guard, you may need to prove that you have ties to Canada: a rental agreement, mortgage payments, a letter from your employer stating when you plan to return, a letter from someone taking care of your children or pets, etc.  If my fiancé visits me, we are planning to have him bring several pieces of evidence that he plans to return home.

Every single time I go visit him I bring a lot of evidence that I am returning home. I've never had any issues crossing when telling them I'm going to visit my boyfriend/fiance. Proof of ties have never been asked for yet but I especially won't forget it this time. 

[tdav 11]

6 minutes ago, Art786 said:

Never realize they are getting so tough on Canada border, when I fly to Europe or Asia only think they ask is : business or pleasure? that all .

I think the biggest issue right now is a lot of Canadians are being turned away because they try to go and join the protests against Trump (which is illegal). I just want to get my engagement photos done and see my fiance!! Fingers crossed for a smooth drive over. 

[Art786 275]

5 minutes ago, tdav said:

I think the biggest issue right now is a lot of Canadians are being turned away because they try to go and join the protests against Trump (which is illegal). I just want to get my engagement photos done and see my fiance!! Fingers crossed for a smooth drive over. 

 

 

Posible. Have a nice visit.You lucky you can drive to see her/him, it takes me 14 H on plane to see mine.   

Edited February 9, 2017 by Art786
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[tdav 11]

11 minutes ago, Art786 said:

Posible. Have a nice visit.You lucky you can drive to see her/him, it takes me 14 H on plane to see mine.   

We are definitely very lucky and thankful we're only a 14 hour drive or 2.5 hour plane ride apart. But soon we will all get to be with our loves every day! 

[mbassett 288]

5 minutes ago, tdav said:

We are definitely very lucky and thankful we're only a 14 hour drive or 2.5 hour plane ride apart. But soon we will all get to be with our loves every day! 

God I am so jealous of you, It is a 28 hour journey to see my loving bride to be. Well worth the time and going back again in March. Hoping we get our approval soon and I wish you all the best. One day we can all look back and remember the time we spent waiting and hoping. Next chapter of our life begins soon

[Martin & Rona 157]

5 hours ago, mbassett said:

God I am so jealous of you, It is a 28 hour journey to see my loving bride to be. Well worth the time and going back again in March. Hoping we get our approval soon and I wish you all the best. One day we can all look back and remember the time we spent waiting and hoping. Next chapter of our life begins soon

Hi mb - I can relate since my first trip to the Philippines I went the eastern route on Emirates and that took me almost 40 hours.  I'm returning to the Philippines in March traveling on EVA and my travel time to Manila is just over 20 hours not taking into consideration my flight from Ft. Lauderdale to JFK that adds an additional 2.5 hours.  I have another short connection to Iloilo from Manila.

 

I'll never travel on Emirates again to the Philippines because of the very long travel time and 8 hour layover in Dubai.  Where is your fiance from?

[Martin & Rona 157]

18 hours ago, DivineDestiny said:

Heya, so exciting to have so many people from around the globe on the same journey. I myself have been back since mid December 2016 and feels like forever. I think there was a big rush to beat the new fee. Seems approvals are increasing so we have some things in our favor to continue to speed up. Always see the positive, Safe travels!! ?

Hi Divine - Thanks and nothing but the best of luck to you and your fiance.

[mbassett 288]

18 hours ago, MaxG said:

Why do you think changing jobs would impact anything? I am in the midst of changing jobs myself. I am in tech and make well over 6 figures. Why would it be an issue? Not trying to psych each other out. Just wondering.

Just not wanting to add more complexity to the process..I am also well over 6 figures and the position offered is really good for both of us...honestly I would turn it down if it causes issues with my application. 

[Milyta 14]

On 7 de febrero de 2017 at 11:24 AM, pattyandvern said:

Hi Milyta! We are on the same page  me and my Fiancè send our papers same day! You might want to join our Feb Filers group  we are waiting on NoA1 as well! Looking at other people's timelines we should expect emails by Thursday! Good luck!

 

 

Hello Patty, I just gol my Number, today I got the confirmation they have my papers, but When I write my reciept number in the page USCIS I have a Message my Number is wrong, did you got your number?