I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[chauphuong 29]

Just now, MatEna said:

Thank you for your response.  May I ask how long have you been waiting since you received your NOA2?

My NOA2 was Mar 23rd, which is approximately 3.5 weeks now. I am getting really worried but trying to keep my hopes up.

[MatEna 12]

Just now, chauphuong said:

My NOA2 was Mar 23rd, which is approximately 3.5 weeks now. I am getting really worried but trying to keep my hopes up.

I received it a week later.  Sorry, I asked you but your timeline is not updated and I was curious to know if there were more that have been waiting for more than 2 weeks.  Again thank you for responding.  Blessings.

[AkesAngel 585]

Cases for December updated 4/17/2017: 208
Approved: 32
RFEs: 127
Other: 49

*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*

 

Details for December only (4/18/2017): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1b01adVd6ZjhnV00

 

Spoiler

Rec'd Date	4/18/2017	4/17/2017	Touched Cases
1-Dec	1	1	0
2-Dec	2	2	0
5-Dec	2	2	0
6-Dec	9	9	0
7-Dec	2	2	0
8-Dec	10	10	0
9-Dec	17	22	5
12-Dec	18	19	1
13-Dec	6	6	0
14-Dec	30	32	2
15-Dec	20	20	0
16-Dec	11	13	2
19-Dec	20	25	5
20-Dec	16	25	9
21-Dec	77	85	8
22-Dec	55	80	25
23-Dec	135	151	16
27-Dec	126	165	39
28-Dec	63	78	15
29-Dec	16	32	16
30-Dec	55	62	7

[DianaLucena 72]

Hi! I'm the beneficiary and I have a doubt. On my G325A form (filed on October of 2016) I marked "unemployed", because at the moment I wasn't working, but it was because of a license (or how they called it in Venezuela: an unpaid work permit). That means that I'm still an employee but as long as the license was valid I wouldn't go to the office (of course) and wouldn't get paid (obviously). So since I wasn't going to the office nor getting paid, I marked "unemployed" because for me, it seemed like pretty much the same. I asked for it (the license) to my employer so I could finish my thesis and do my internships (I have now a bachelor's degree in human resources). The license was valid from April to October 2016. On November I returned to my job. Then on December I quit.

 

My interview is on Friday and I'm worried because when I filed the DS-160 I said that I have worked in that company since January 2014 until December 2016, which is true. But since I marked "unemployed" on the G325A, I'm scared they might think I was lying in some point. I have an employment letter that says I worked there since January 2014 until December 2016, also I have a letter from the company where I did my internships (From May to August 2016). And just in case they ask for it, I will be bringing with me to the interview my venezuelan's tax returns from the past 3 years.

 

Do you guys think that would be a problem at the interview???

[JahRyl 87]

2 hours ago, MatEna said:

Yes, we got the same one.  We were approved on 03-29-17.  I called NVC just now, the lady said they have not received my case and it will take like 6 weeks.  She also said that even though the letter does mention that it will be forwarded to the listed consulate, it does still have to go through them.  So, I don't know what to think.

We will call on Friday and will update you guys what was the response from NVC. 

 

[KimchiLumpia 315]

Hey everyone....It feels like forever when my fiance and I filed our K1 Visa petition and started following the original November 2016 filers thread back almost 6 months ago.  

We had our K1 Visa interview - And were approved!  

We can't give enough thanks to VJ and the members here!  Especially the Oct, Nov, and Dec 2016 filers for your support, humor, and all the positive encouragement through this stressful process.

I genuinely wish everyone good luck and a fast, successful K1 Visa process!  I hope we are all with our loved ones very soon!

[KurtBear 58]

@geowrian sorry man I made mistake so she started working for a Dr as a massage therapist her taxes for last year does not make over the poverty line but her new job she has she is full time employed and her annual salary for year works to $64800 so our can she still be the only sponsor if her taxes were not over the guide line but her salary for this job is high? We are stressed out about this as we don't want to get placed into AP OR DENIED

Edited April 19, 2017 by kurt&eva
Wrong spelling

[KurtBear 58]

22 minutes ago, kurt&eva said:

@geowrian sorry man I made mistake so she started working for a Dr as a massage therapist her taxes for last year does not make over the poverty line but her new job she has she is full time employed and her annual salary for year works to $67500 so can she still be the only sponsor if her taxes were not over the guide line but her salary for this job is high? We are stressed out about this as we don't want to get placed into AP OR DENIED.she is 416% above the poverty line 

 

Edited April 19, 2017 by kurt&eva

[DianaLucena 72]

37 minutes ago, kurt&eva said:

her taxes for last year does not make over the poverty line but her new job she has she is full time employed and her annual salary for year works to $64800 so our can she still be the only sponsor if her taxes were not over the guide line but her salary for this job is high? We are stressed out about this as we don't want to get placed into AP OR DENIED

Same here! My interview is in TWO DAYS!. My fiance's taxes for last year didn't make it over the poverty line because he was living here in Venezuela and moved to the US a few months ago. Our lawyer told us we didn't need a joint sponsor since his new job DOES make over the poverty line. So, I think that's not a problem. I will be bringing with me to the interview his employment letter, paystubs, and tax returns from Venezuela and US (forms W2 and 1040), just in case they ask for it.

[geowrian 22,337]

47 minutes ago, kurt&eva said:

@geowrian sorry man I made mistake so she started working for a Dr as a massage therapist her taxes for last year does not make over the poverty line but her new job she has she is full time employed and her annual salary for year works to $64800 so our can she still be the only sponsor if her taxes were not over the guide line but her salary for this job is high? We are stressed out about this as we don't want to get placed into AP OR DENIED

That's up to the CO to use his/her discretion (it always is technically). Some COs may look at a new job with more scrutiny than others, and prefer to look at the history. Honestly, I think you would be fine...South Africa isn't an "easy" embassy by any means, but it's far from the most strict. The I-134 isn't legally binding and you have to go through AOS anyway, so COs tend to be fairly lenient here compared to AOS. I guess what it really comes down to is if you think you're safe as-is then go for it...worst (realistic) case you get a 221g pending a joint sponsor. They won't deny you outright for being borderline on the financials. Or you can get a joint sponsor as a backup. I don't think it's needed, but if it relieves your stress to have one, that's an option.

 

Don't let it get to you or overly stress out about it. Take a deep breath, step back, and look at the totality of the evidence.

Edited April 19, 2017 by geowrian

[MatEna 12]

6 hours ago, JahRyl said:

We will call on Friday and will update you guys what was the response from NVC. 

 

Thank you that will be highly appreciate it.

[Chi&Clint 203]

9 hours ago, chauphuong said:

After days of researching the situation, every cases actually has to go through NVC because they do not send cases to consulates directly. That said, I still haven't got my case number yet as I just called this morning. 

 

I would suggest calling everyday, and pray. 

How long since your noa2? Mine took 18 days, be patient

[chauphuong 29]

4 minutes ago, Chi&Clint said:

How long since your noa2? Mine took 18 days, be patient

From Mar 23, so 19 business days or 3.5 weeks

[Chi&Clint 203]

Just now, chauphuong said:

From Mar 23, so 19 business days or 3.5 weeks

Ah you will get it next week for sure. My fiance called them around 7:30 am and 11:30 pm est time and we only wait for 5 seconds to talk to the operator :D. Good luck!

[TerrenceR 12]

On ‎4‎/‎18‎/‎2017 at 4:46 PM, JahRyl said:

Hi! 

We have the same Noa2. It is also mentioned that it will be forwarded to the listed consulate. 

 

We are planning to call NVC on Friday since it will be the 2nd week from our approval date. 

 

Anyone else got the same Noa2? 

I have the same timeline as you and also for the Philippines. I plan to begin calling on Friday also but I hope that we get everything done soon. Not too much longer now, for sure.