I-129F March 2017 Filers

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, kquyen said:

Oh no..i hope that won't end up in your case being held up! 

 

I like your optimism!! So grateful for people like you on here!! 

We sure hope not. We are supposed to hear back by April 5th so if we don't, my fiance will be calling them  

 

In this long, exhausting and tedious immigration process, we truly need to be optimistic and keep moving forward. That's the only way for us to survive it and come out alive. Of course it pays to have wonderful company here while we all learn as we go.

 

I'm grateful to have a nice fellow March filer like yourself who's ever so supportive too  

[KULtoATL 1,551]

17 hours ago, KozmicBlues said:

"Your item was delivered at 4:38 am on March 28, 2017 in DALLAS, TX 75260 to USCIS 660151. The item was signed for by.."

 

YAY! Now I will patiently await the glorious NOA1.  

I am so, so happy and relieved for you. It finally got delivered after all the tracking!! NOA1 will come soon  

[j and k 219]

Hi everyone!

My fiancé just received a text and email that our case was received and routed to CSC. Now we're just waiting for the standard mail  He sent the case on March 20 and got a text&email March 28. Hopefully no RFE. Good luck to all of us!

[KurtBear 58]

On 3/6/2017 at 11:38 PM, Xula712 said:

Hi Everyone,

I filed mind on February 10 2017.  I got this email message and letter in the mail. "  On February 14, 2017, we received your Form I-129F, Petition for Fiance(E), Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxxx, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice." 

Is this mean I got my NOA 1 or just a notice?  can some one explain to me how all this process work? and how long for each process?

Depends if you have any delays RFE is request for evidence.

It can take up to 3 months to receive your second notice and another month after to go through nvc and embassy so 6 months all together.

 

Lots of patients and believe and faith you are going to need.

 

Good luck.

It's also good to download the USCIS app to track your case 

Hope this helps

[KULtoATL 1,551]

7 minutes ago, BlackbirdRN said:

Hi everyone!

My fiancé just received a text and email that our case was received and routed to CSC. Now we're just waiting for the standard mail  He sent the case on March 20 and got a text&email March 28. Hopefully no RFE. Good luck to all of us!

Welcome to the club! NOA1 hardcopy will be arriving any day now One step closer to your K-1.

[Rev 392]

5 hours ago, Maria124 said:

Nice to know that. ? Keep updated dear. ILl follow your timeline ?

I have followed yours as well

[Manuela Santos 10]

Hello everyone. 

 

I received a text message yesterday with my receipt #.  Yay!!  However it does not indicate where my case was routed.  Do I have to wait for the hard copy for this? Thanks in advance.  

[CubaAndChill 389]

Congrats to everyone who've received their NOA1's! So exciting getting that first NOA and just to know that they finally have all the docs in their hands and the clock has started on your NOA2.

 

Important thing is to keep ourselves busy so we don't go crazy and so that time goes by faster. Take up a hobby, art class, workout class, go out with friends on the weekends to make things go by fast, or maybe dive into your work and busy yourself with that. A good thing to do is stake out some places in the city you'll be living in. That way if your the beneficiary you'll be able to sight-see a little bit and get to know the city, or if your the petitioner it'll be nice to take your fiance around to show them the city and what it has to offer. Also, maybe thinking about next steps, what you'll need for the interview but also what you'll need for AOS and try to find some tips for adjusting.

 

One thing I've seen is that the beneficiary should get their SSN as soon as they enter the U.S. as sometimes it can be a problem getting it after the marriage. Some states you can't get your DL until you've gotten your EAD.. Things like that.

 

For me, work has been so slow that I just browse all the forums that'll be related to my fiance's situation and I've already filled out everything, from the DS-160 to his AOS paperwork... Now that I think about it I don't know if I'm just bored or neurotic HAHAHA! I've also started working out again and scheduling workout classes so I have something else to look forward to during the week. I'll probably start going to the shooting range more often too... Relieve all this stress of waiting while shooting at something LOL. This weekend me and my sister are going to a comedy show, then we have Easter in April and then I have a concert that I'm going to in May. Hopefully, next thing I know it'll be June and I'll have my NOA2. I keep seeing on the forum that things go very fast after the NOA2 so before we know it we'll be together with our loves!

[CubaAndChill 389]

5 minutes ago, Manuela Santos said:

Hello everyone. 

 

I received a text message yesterday with my receipt #.  Yay!!  However it does not indicate where my case was routed.  Do I have to wait for the hard copy for this? Thanks in advance.  

Hi Manuela & congrats on your NOA1!!

 

The place where it was routed to should be in the email they sent you, if you chose that option. It most likely went to the California Service Center, especially if your Case # starts with WAC.

[Manuela Santos 10]

1 minute ago, CubaAndChill said:

Hi Manuela & congrats on your NOA1!!

 

The place where it was routed to should be in the email they sent you, if you chose that option. It most likely went to the California Service Center, especially if your Case # starts with WAC.

I have not received an email yet, just a text message yesterday evening. My receipt # does begin with WAC

[Rev 392]

I know this is a ways out, but does anyone have any information on the medical / vaccinations.  My fiance doesn't have record of vaccinations or know what physician might still have them.  We're wondering if this will be a problem so we can sort it out ahead of time if needed. 

[CubaAndChill 389]

34 minutes ago, Rev said:

I know this is a ways out, but does anyone have any information on the medical / vaccinations.  My fiance doesn't have record of vaccinations or know what physician might still have them.  We're wondering if this will be a problem so we can sort it out ahead of time if needed. 

Hi Rev,

 

His pediatrician may have them, or the last doctor he went to. If not, I believe he'll have to get the shots all over again and take that to the medical.

 

Here's a medical forum for the United Kingdom, there's a lot of pages but you may be able to find some information in there.

 

 

Edited March 29, 2017 by CubaAndChill

[Rev 392]

7 minutes ago, CubaAndChill said:

Hi Rev,

 

Maybe his pediatrician may have them, or the last doctor he went to. If not, I believe he'll have to get the shots all over again and take that to the medical.

 

Here's a medical forum for the United Kingdom, there's a lot of pages but you may be able to find some information in there.

 

 

That is so very helpful. Even from the first post, my question is answered (though I'm going read the more recent stuff too of course!).  I'm still figuring out how to navigate all the forum boards, so I really appreciate this

Edited March 29, 2017 by Rev

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Welcome to the club to all new people on here!

End of work time in Germany, and one day closer to the K-1!
I'm also glad it will be April already next week - so exciting!!!

I'm sorting out my stuff to keep myself busy, trying to put as much on eBay as I can!
Good point on filing DS-160 and AOS already haha. I was about to do that, but then decided to wait until middle of May, so I have a little "bridge" to shorten the time!

Question around:
When are you guys planning to schedule the medical?
I've read somewhere you can ACTUALLY make the appointment already when NOA2 arrives. I want to have it done as soon as even possible (I'm terrified of lung xray... simple paranoia). 
 

1 hour ago, CubaAndChill said:

One thing I've seen is that the beneficiary should get their SSN as soon as they enter the U.S. as sometimes it can be a problem getting it after the marriage. Some states you can't get your DL until you've gotten your EAD.. Things like that.

 

Oh, I didn't know that! Can you request an SSN already after arriving? I kind of thought that's possible when you're married?

Good topic, I should start researching!

Have a wonderful evening/morning/afternoon or whatever it might be in your timezone, fellows!
Sabine

[CubaAndChill 389]

1 hour ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

I'm sorting out my stuff to keep myself busy, trying to put as much on eBay as I can!
Good point on filing DS-160 and AOS already haha. I was about to do that, but then decided to wait until middle of May, so I have a little "bridge" to shorten the time!

 

That's a good idea... my closet is pretty full, so maybe I should start thinking about down-sizing to make room for the mister.

 

1 hour ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Question around:
When are you guys planning to schedule the medical?
I've read somewhere you can ACTUALLY make the appointment already when NOA2 arrives. I want to have it done as soon as even possible (I'm terrified of lung xray... simple paranoia). 
 

Oh, I didn't know that! Can you request an SSN already after arriving? I kind of thought that's possible when you're married?

Good topic, I should start researching!

Have a wonderful evening/morning/afternoon or whatever it might be in your timezone, fellows!
Sabine

 

I told the mister that once we get our interview appointment, he needs to schedule the medical about a 1.5 to 2 months ahead of the interview to make sure we have enough time for it to be received by the embassy and still be valid for when he arrives in the U.S. I've read around the forums that you should schedule it after your case says READY on the USCIS tracking website. But, I've also heard you can do everything beforehand the case just needs to say READY by your interview date.

 

As for the SSN, yes you can request it as soon as you arrive in the U.S. some people have recommended to wait about 2-3 days after entry so that you're in the govt. system, but you can should do it ASAP. It may be easier for women to wait until after marriage so that you don't have to go through the name change process, but I've also read around the forum that some have had problems and have had delays in getting their SSA card in the mail when they applied after marriage. I think it'll be beneficial to look around the forums to see what's best to do. In my case since I have a mister who is definitely not changing his last name (HAHA) we can go ahead and go to the SSA office to apply for his card right after he arrives.