February 2017 I-129F Filers

[tab0712 141]

33 minutes ago, AA&OMAR said:

I'm so happy for you , thank you for the useful information,. And Congrats, everything was worth it!!! 

You're welcome. Sooooooo glad it's over, but our flight out of here is 3 hours delayed as the DF airport is shut down. I feel so trapped in this crappy place.

[Simon&Jen 5]

4 hours ago, janet3 said:

Hi there...

I am not sure you have found an answer to your question. Here is what I have found...

If you search for "UAE packet 3" a lot of information pops up.

I can give you the short version....Packet 3 is sent to the petitioner via email  (as it is in Algeria - where my fiance lives). My email came the same day it arrived in Algeria. Also, check your spam folder.  Apparently some have had their packet/correspondence go to spam.

AND....

I am also concerned I will not get an appointment date before the NOA2 expires. I asked the main forum about it and was told that the NOA2 date will extend to the interview date....

Hope this helps...

thank you janet. Yes we already double checked both our emails and we haven't found anything. I hope we won't get to the point where our NOA2 extends but it is a good thing though. This waiting period is driving us crazy. After receiving the NVC letter last July 17 we haven't received anything till this day. 😞

[jeogla 11]

post-interview update at the US embassy in Sydney (Aug 29, 2017 10:50AM)

-my fiance said everything went quick, visa assured in a couple weeks once they receive his National Police Check (make sure you have all your docs per instructions so there's no delay) 

-do not wait for your packet 3!!!! email the US embassy where your packet was forwarded (im pretty sure consulate received our packet sometime back in june, if I didn't followup last week and let them know that our petition will be expiring end of Sept, I don't think we would ever get an interview date---we were given a 5 month extension) 

 

 

[Lovemycroatianman 278]

So I got a correspondence from the ombudsman today saying they'd sent out an inquiry to USCIS regarding our case and that it may take up to 60 days for a response.... plus I'm still waiting for senator harris' office to let me kmow if thy sent their inquiry, I can't belive it but by the end of next month it'll be 3 months since my first inquiry with my district congresswoman....so if nothing by then, they said I could contact then again for further assistance, hopefully all this noise gets a result by the end of September....this is really killing me and he's thinking of trying for a tourist visa again in Oct.....its like they just took my money for nothing....they are such jerks...

Edited August 31, 2017 by Lovemycroatianman

[GyaBran 40]

3 hours ago, tab0712 said:

We were approved today Here is my review of the K1 trip to Ciudad Juarez, México - Monday through today. There are a few lurkers here that are going through this consulate. 

Taxi from Juarez airport to Consulate are was $260pesos. The window to hire a taxi was to the immediate left when exiting arrivals. 

We stayed at the Extended Suites, which across the main road from all the appointments. And the entrance to the newish large mall is right next door to the hotel. Hotel is new as of May, has a full fridge, microwave and burners. Nice size clean pool too. Super glad I chose this place over the others.

Medical on day 1 at SMF...I had to wait outside in the sun (all spots with shade were taken and I got a burn on my upper back). He moved thought the steps in the lobby area with ease. It took for him from start to finish 3 hours (a couple hundred people were had their medical the same day) and the total cost was (at the days exchanged rate) $415usd ($7350 mxn)   for exam and three injections (flu shot was not needed until October). He said everyone was super nice and helpful. Started with chest x-ray, then blood test, then pee, he ended with physical exam then the vaccinations. Half in his group of 6 had to do a psychological...he was not one them, so off to payment he went. 

Day two was the ASC (biometrics). Appointment time was 2:40pm, and they say not to arrive more than 15 minutes prior, but definitely be on time. The time they are serving will be indicated on the outside window. The office is in a plaza to the left of the Consulate. It's in the back corner and is called C.A.S - Centro de Atención a Solicitantes). You can't miss it, as like everywhere else, there are lots of people standing around. He was inside for 15 minutes and said it was easy (fingerprints and photos only). 
DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS - I had no idea that you aren't allowed to take any pictures from outside the Consulate. There are zero signs stating this. I did for documenting the trip, and a report was filed by security. I'm actually really pissed off as the security guard was really rude and deleted all the pics I had taken since we arrived. I can take pics at the white house and us capital but not a crappy Consulate that's paid for by my tax dollars??? Tony got really angry with me and said I have now added more worry about his interview since they took down his name, what time his interview is and what type of visa he is getting. 

Day 3 - Interview Day. His appointment time was at 9:20am, and when we got there at 9, they allowed him in. Don't arrive anytime before 15-20 minutes prior to the appointment time or you'll just be standing around on a crappy corner with about 100 other people (most of which are the scammers they warn about). I read in many places that there is a waiting room for family, and that's where the applicant starts the process. Not true!! You either wait around with all the people outside the Extra store, or like me, I walked down pass the Consulate to the plaza where the biometrics appointment was. It's fenced off and I sat on the curb. I was literally one of 3 people at this area. I felt calmer and safer here then the other location. But still find it horrible there isn't a place inside. What if it was storming? We already had checked out of the hotel, so I guess the mall across the street is an option...or the Denny's.
He was in the Consulate for FOUR AND A HALF HOURS. He said the interview for him lasted at most 20 minutes. Just tons of people and 4 open windows. So crazy...they took my Affidavit of Support, which shows I have $0 income and super small savings. He asked if they wanted my father's (co-sponsor) but they said no. They didn't want my Proof of Domicile that I busted my ### to put together, and they didn't want our updated proof of relationship with new photos since January, updated Intent to Marry Letters, wedding details we have in place. The Interviewing officer only asked how/where we met and where I worked. He didn't ask about wedding plans, when we were going to the US, didn't ask anything else pertaining to us and our relationship. So so so incredibly strange and against the normal process, so please go prepared, but know anything can happen once inside. 

I hope this helps those going through the process in Mexico. So much online is outdated for MX and with the help of a few people from Fb pages and the Visa Journey website, I was able to piece things together. 

Such a very detailed review of your experience! Thanks so much. You are truly a life saver!!!! I was honestly sweating on how I'm going to do all this with my infant. I am so happy for you and your fiancée. I have a couple more questions but I'll PM you. Have a safe trip back home. 

[ChristaandJosh 145]

Hi February filers. 

I just wanted to let you know that I had my medical yesterday at Knightsbridge medical in London and everything went well. They are so nice! I have also booked my interview for three weeks time. Good luck to all waiting still. I am feeling slightly nervous now. ☺😄

Edited August 31, 2017 by ChristaandJosh

[RaptureSongbird 533]

41 minutes ago, ChristaandJosh said:

Hi February filers. 

I just wanted to let you know that I had my medical yesterday at Knightsbridge medical in London and everything went well. They are so nice! I have also booked my interview for three weeks time. Good luck to all waiting still. I am feeling slightly nervous now. ☺😄

Congrats!  No need to feel nervous, I'm sure you'll do just fine.

[Charlie Bird 0]

Hey Guys,

 

Can't believe I've been through this whole process and now stuck at the final hurdle! Had my interview and K1 visa approved last week, and in my application to the Embassy I had selected for DX Group to courier my passport and docs to the DX Chancery Lane depot in London.

 

I haven't contacted DX or filled out any forms for this service, should I have done so? My CAEC status is "issued", but I'm not sure whether I should've arranged for DX to pick everything up.. I thought it was all arranged by the embassy/they would send me a tracking number for the courier delivery?

 

Thanks!

 

Charlie

Edited August 31, 2017 by Charlie Bird

[ChristaandJosh 145]

2 hours ago, Charlie Bird said:

Hey Guys,

 

Can't believe I've been through this whole process and now stuck at the final hurdle! Had my interview and K1 visa approved last week, and in my application to the Embassy I had selected for DX Group to courier my passport and docs to the DX Chancery Lane depot in London.

 

I haven't contacted DX or filled out any forms for this service, should I have done so? My CAEC status is "issued", but I'm not sure whether I should've arranged for DX to pick everything up.. I thought it was all arranged by the embassy/they would send me a tracking number for the courier delivery?

 

Thanks!

 

Charlie

I just booked my interview at the US embassy in London today and when I did I picked the upgraded courier service.  It cost 18 pounds to get delivered to my house. Did you not choose this option? Or did you choose the pick up from somewhere else option? 

2 hours ago, Charlie Bird said:

Hey Guys,

 

Can't believe I've been through this whole process and now stuck at the final hurdle! Had my interview and K1 visa approved last week, and in my application to the Embassy I had selected for DX Group to courier my passport and docs to the DX Chancery Lane depot in London.

 

I haven't contacted DX or filled out any forms for this service, should I have done so? My CAEC status is "issued", but I'm not sure whether I should've arranged for DX to pick everything up.. I thought it was all arranged by the embassy/they would send me a tracking number for the courier delivery?

 

Thanks!

 

Charlie

Ps congrats! how was your interview? Any tips? 

Edited August 31, 2017 by ChristaandJosh

[Charlie Bird 0]

1 minute ago, ChristaandJosh said:

I just booked my interview at the US embassy in London today and when I did I picked the upgraded courier service.  It cost 18 pounds to get delivered to my house. Did you not choose this option? Or did you choose the pick up from somewhere else option? 

Ps how was your interview? Any tips? 

No I went for the courier to the Chancery Lane depot as I live not too far away.

Interview is a breeze (literally five mins of basic questions), just a lot of hanging around. Remember all your docs and you'll be fine.

[Dhanu and Justin 215]

On 8/28/2017 at 9:33 PM, TexasHeartsIndia said:

Every time I see your profile pic I think, aawww, they're so cute! I am SO happy to you two! Best wishes and keep us posted from time-to-time. When is the wedding?

Aaawww, Thank you so much! I will keep you guys posted. The wedding is on the September 23rd! Few more weeks to go!!! <3 

[GyaBran 40]

Hello Everyone,

So after receiving my NOA2 on 8/18. I started bugging NVC for my case number since Tuesday. And I called today and they gave it to me. They did ask at the beginning when I received my NOA2 and I said I didn't have the paper on me but it was several weeks ago. The lady on the phone said it arrived yesterday and gave me all the information I needed. So whoever is trying to get their case number, TRY THAT! instead of them giving you this 6-week mumbo jumbo. Now, I am clueless again. What do I do next? go to ceac.state.gov and apply for the visa?...although I haven't received anything on the mail? or email?

[Lovemycroatianman 278]

So ombudsman slimy creatures returned with standard uscis inquiry reply...within normal processing times....well i got on the phone and emailed back that how can that apply to me if ive been put on processing hold with security checks pends....somebody was being LAZY....luckily the dude who answers the ombudsman phone line is awesome..talked to him a couple times...hes gonna try to help escalate this...like I told him....I just want to kno if I'm past security checks....or still on hold...you can't give me a generic response...it doesn't apply....hopefully ...we'll see...I also wrote CA service center and some other escalation email...so idk...hurry up and wait...I saw someone from feb 21 rfe turned approved just now...could it be the same slow butt has mine too...geez get to it already...hope my time comes this millennium...can't take much more waiting and sadness...I'm becoming numb...

[GyaBran 40]

1 minute ago, Lovemycroatianman said:

So ombudsman slimy creatures returned with standard uscis inquiry reply...within normal processing times....well i got on the phone and emailed back that how can that apply to me if ive been put on processing hold with security checks pends....somebody was being LAZY....luckily the dude who answers the ombudsman phone line is awesome..talked to him a couple times...hes gonna try to help escalate this...like I told him....I just want to kno if I'm past security checks....or still on hold...you can't give me a generic response...it doesn't apply....hopefully ...we'll see...I also wrote CA service center and some other escalation email...so idk...hurry up and wait...I saw someone from feb 21 rfe turned approved just now...could it be the same slow butt has mine too...geez get to it already...hope my time comes this millennium...can't take much more waiting and sadness...I'm becoming numb...

I am so sorry to hear all of this. I hope your situation gets resolved  

[janet3 1,170]

1 hour ago, GyaBran said:

Hello Everyone,

So after receiving my NOA2 on 8/18. I started bugging NVC for my case number since Tuesday. And I called today and they gave it to me. They did ask at the beginning when I received my NOA2 and I said I didn't have the paper on me but it was several weeks ago. The lady on the phone said it arrived yesterday and gave me all the information I needed. So whoever is trying to get their case number, TRY THAT! instead of them giving you this 6-week mumbo jumbo. Now, I am clueless again. What do I do next? go to ceac.state.gov and apply for the visa?...although I haven't received anything on the mail? or email?

Did they give you a case number? If so....get on the CEAC website and put the case number in....it will go from "received" to "in transit" to "ready". When it says "ready" that means it is at the consulate.

Someone correct me if I have the words wrong