I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[MsJo 17]

We sent in our response to our RFE and our case status was changed this morning to "Response to RFE received" (my American fiance has a criminal record. Our RFE asked us to list his specific charges and include court paperwork if the charges were related to IMBRA, which they are not.). Once this happens, is there a general idea of how long until a decision is made? Could they send out a second RFE or do they go through the whole petition first, and send only one out asking for everything they need?  

Edited March 8, 2017 by MsJo

[audacieux89 256]

5 hours ago, mountainsea said:

Went to the interview on March 6th. Approved! Now just waiting for visa to arrive. Status already changed to issued on the 7th.

Congrats @mountainsea

[TiruRiru09 49]

I have a question and maybe someone might be able to answer it. My fiancé will come from Bosnia (hopefully soon), and we want to have a nice honeymoon. I would love to go to the Bahamas or one of the islands. He won't have his green card for a while and I was wondering if we would be able to travel to one of the islands or should we just book something in Florida? I'm praying that we all get to be with our loves soon! ??

[geowrian 22,338]

46 minutes ago, MsJo said:

We sent in our response to our RFE and our case status was changed this morning to "Response to RFE received" (my American fiance has a criminal record. Our RFE asked us to list his specific charges and include court paperwork if the charges were related to IMBRA, which they are not.). Once this happens, is there a general idea of how long until a decision is made? Could they send out a second RFE or do they go through the whole petition first, and send only one out asking for everything they need?  

The average from my data from RFE received to a decision is about a week. I've seen an approval as early as 2 days afterwards, and some took over 2 weeks. It really depends on the nature of the RFE. A missed checkbox is simple. Having to review court paperwork would take longer than that (but not as long as other issues). Yes, they can send out a second RFE, but usually they only do one RFE before making a decision from what I've seen and read.

Edited March 8, 2017 by geowrian

[llaz 232]

1 hour ago, TiruRiru09 said:

I have a question and maybe someone might be able to answer it. My fiancé will come from Bosnia (hopefully soon), and we want to have a nice honeymoon. I would love to go to the Bahamas or one of the islands. He won't have his green card for a while and I was wondering if we would be able to travel to one of the islands or should we just book something in Florida? I'm praying that we all get to be with our loves soon! ??

Once you get married and send the adjustment of status (AOS) paperwork, typically 1 - 3 months (could be more though) after you send your AOS your fiancee will receive their Advanced Paroll (AP) card. There is extra paperwork to be filled out in order to get the AP card though, make sure you do that. 

AP cards allow spouses (fiancee now, spouse at that point in time in the future) waiting for their green cards to leave the country and come back, BUT keep in mind, that they can deny your spouse entry in the United States even with the AP card. Safest bet is to stay in the US until your spouse receives the green card.

Edited March 8, 2017 by llaz

[geowrian 22,338]

***Today's comprehensive update***
Date: 3/7/2017
Scan ran: 10:30 PM EST
Scan finished: 11:17 PM EST
Records: 4000

 

Cases updated today: 229
Approved: 114
RFEs: 77
Other: 38

 

Today's Data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2RkdyNHE3NTQzcUU

 

All data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1B_oR3Imoi-dVhQSG02YkFhVjg
MS Access Database: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2WndWWDFpM2gxVm8

 

*Keep in mind I'm only counting WACs from WAC1790048000 onward. Records untouched prior to this are not included.*

 

Spoiler

	7-Mar	6-Mar	# Touched
10/31/2016	6	6	0
11/1/2016	3	3	0
11/2/2016	4	4	0
11/3/2016	22	24	2
11/4/2016	4	4	0
11/7/2016	12	12	0
11/8/2016	5	5	0
11/9/2016	10	10	0
11/10/2016	5	5	0
11/14/2016	33	36	3
11/15/2016	11	14	3
11/16/2016	4	5	1
11/17/2016	26	30	4
11/18/2016			0
11/21/2016	63	65	2
11/22/2016	71	71	0
11/23/2016	26	32	6
11/25/2016	32	33	1
11/28/2016	48	54	6
11/29/2016	7	18	11
11/30/2016	10	10	0
12/1/2016	37	42	5
12/2/2016	46	76	30
12/5/2016	166	193	27
12/6/2016	127	164	37
12/7/2016	70	87	17
12/8/2016	189	195	6
12/9/2016	114	127	13
12/12/2016	378	378	0
12/13/2016	144	144	0
12/14/2016	121	121	0

 

 

[llaz 232]

If only the USCIS spent more time on cases and less time on maintenance of their app... 

Its like a cruel joke, every time I see a notification from the USCIS my heart skips a beat and then.... maintenance! 

[LolaaBrett 88]

Just now, geowrian said:

***Today's comprehensive update***
Date: 3/7/2017
Scan ran: 10:30 PM EST
Scan finished: 11:17 PM EST
Records: 4000

 

Cases updated today: 229
Approved: 114
RFEs: 77
Other: 38

 

Today's Data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2RkdyNHE3NTQzcUU

 

All data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1B_oR3Imoi-dVhQSG02YkFhVjg
MS Access Database: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2WndWWDFpM2gxVm8

 

*Keep in mind I'm only counting WACs from WAC1790048000 onward. Records untouched prior to this are not included.*

 

  Reveal hidden contents

	7-Mar	6-Mar	# Touched
10/31/2016	6	6	0
11/1/2016	3	3	0
11/2/2016	4	4	0
11/3/2016	22	24	2
11/4/2016	4	4	0
11/7/2016	12	12	0
11/8/2016	5	5	0
11/9/2016	10	10	0
11/10/2016	5	5	0
11/14/2016	33	36	3
11/15/2016	11	14	3
11/16/2016	4	5	1
11/17/2016	26	30	4
11/18/2016			0
11/21/2016	63	65	2
11/22/2016	71	71	0
11/23/2016	26	32	6
11/25/2016	32	33	1
11/28/2016	48	54	6
11/29/2016	7	18	11
11/30/2016	10	10	0
12/1/2016	37	42	5
12/2/2016	46	76	30
12/5/2016	166	193	27
12/6/2016	127	164	37
12/7/2016	70	87	17
12/8/2016	189	195	6
12/9/2016	114	127	13
12/12/2016	378	378	0
12/13/2016	144	144	0
12/14/2016	121	121	0

 

 

 

I'm impressed omg! They did awesome today.. They should move fast like that everyday!!

[llaz 232]

Well... 
There used to be a pile of 6 of us "case was received" together, of those 6, one was approved yesterday (case right after ours) and one got an RFE today. I know this essentially means nothing, but maybe then again it means something? 

*wishful thinking*

[Chair_force1 195]

9 minutes ago, LolaaBrett said:

I'm impressed omg! They did awesome today.. They should move fast like that everyday!!

 

9 minutes ago, LolaaBrett said:

I'm impressed omg! They did awesome today.. They should move fast like that everyday!!

That's a lot of RFEs

[LolaaBrett 88]

1 minute ago, Chair_force1 said:

 

That's a lot of RFEs

I said the same thing.. it's not the office fault.. it's the customers rushing to send in a petition with lack of evidence.. 

[Ray&Ash 271]

3 hours ago, geowrian said:

***Today's comprehensive update***
Date: 3/7/2017
Scan ran: 10:30 PM EST
Scan finished: 11:17 PM EST
Records: 4000

 

Cases updated today: 229
Approved: 114
RFEs: 77
Other: 38

 

Today's Data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2RkdyNHE3NTQzcUU

 

All data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1B_oR3Imoi-dVhQSG02YkFhVjg
MS Access Database: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2WndWWDFpM2gxVm8

 

*Keep in mind I'm only counting WACs from WAC1790048000 onward. Records untouched prior to this are not included.*

 

  Reveal hidden contents

	7-Mar	6-Mar	# Touched
10/31/2016	6	6	0
11/1/2016	3	3	0
11/2/2016	4	4	0
11/3/2016	22	24	2
11/4/2016	4	4	0
11/7/2016	12	12	0
11/8/2016	5	5	0
11/9/2016	10	10	0
11/10/2016	5	5	0
11/14/2016	33	36	3
11/15/2016	11	14	3
11/16/2016	4	5	1
11/17/2016	26	30	4
11/18/2016			0
11/21/2016	63	65	2
11/22/2016	71	71	0
11/23/2016	26	32	6
11/25/2016	32	33	1
11/28/2016	48	54	6
11/29/2016	7	18	11
11/30/2016	10	10	0
12/1/2016	37	42	5
12/2/2016	46	76	30
12/5/2016	166	193	27
12/6/2016	127	164	37
12/7/2016	70	87	17
12/8/2016	189	195	6
12/9/2016	114	127	13
12/12/2016	378	378	0
12/13/2016	144	144	0
12/14/2016	121	121	0

 

 

 

Its less than 50% approved... dunno if thats a good news or bad cos total is still more than 100 approvals. What if they are sending RFEs even when not required to slow process down n prevent many ppl entering usa in d current scenario. Just saying cos a person here got an RFE for requiring letter of intent when he alrdy had sent it... there's no way this process of RFE could be trusted much as i dont find it transparent. 

Are there any discrepancies in RFEs asked when the petitioner was sure thats not a mistake they did? 

[Chelleyandaaron 528]

I posted this on the London K1 thread - but it might be useful for medicals in other countries too...

 

Although i had my most recent Tetanus jab within the past ten years (and had this on my record), I didn't have evidence of my previous tetanus jabs as my doctors only have records for the past ten years (I think this might be when they computerised them) - so when I went for my medical yesterday I had to have another tetanus jab as I didn't have a record of THREE tetanus jabs.  MY DS 3025 was then signed off as waived/complete - so it was better for me to pay the extra £40 (ouch - as painful as the jab!) than to try to get the evidence from my own doctor and risk having to go through another medical in the US.

 

I had my MMR about ten days ago, my flu jab a week ago, that tetanus at the medical yesterday - and my left arm looks like a bruised pin cushion.

 

I would emphasise that if you have been treated for any condition to which you have ticked 'yes' on the initial questionnaire - make sure that the medical summary from your own doctor includes dates, diagnosis, medication and duration of illness/issue.  My letter was too vague and I have had to go back to my doctor to ask them for full details and ask them to fax or email it to the clinic this week before the clinic forwards my results to the embassy in time for my interview next week.  This is an added stress I wasn't expecting.

[KurtBear 58]

How do we check when nvc received our petition?

[audacieux89 256]

4 minutes ago, kurt&eva said:

How do we check when nvc received our petition?

You usually call their hotline to ask for your case number (1-2 weeks after your NOA2 was approved). If you have your case number, you can follow the status on the CEAC website.

Edited March 8, 2017 by isabelleyri