I-129F March 2017 Filers

[FutureMrsBennett 69]

15 minutes ago, Naini said:

I am considering of writing to my senator 🤔 😕

You are also still waiting?

I am a March 16th filer. I wrote to mine yesterday and he responded less then an hour after. When the senators get involved there are special forms they send to you and they will contact the processing centers directly and get your case moving.  This happened for some of the members on here so I strongly encourage it. I pray to hear something by tomorrow from the senator. But the more ppl that reach out to their senators maybe it will get these cases moving because this is crazy.

[FutureMrsBennett 69]

1 hour ago, troika said:

if we find that one case that is holding us all up ... the next one that gets approved, it's all your fault 

 

haha

it's funny because its true

[BigRedCat 36]

2 minutes ago, FutureMrsBennett said:

I am a March 16th filer. I wrote to mine yesterday and he responded less then an hour after. When the senators get involved there are special forms they send to you and they will contact the processing centers directly and get your case moving.  This happened for some of the members on here so I strongly encourage it. I pray to hear something by tomorrow from the senator. But the more ppl that reach out to their senators maybe it will get these cases moving because this is crazy.

I want to write mine today, what did you write? Just that  you were awaiting NOA2 and so on? It seems no one is being approved, I don't see anything for like a week. 

[FutureMrsBennett 69]

Just now, BigRedCat said:

I want to write mine today, what did you write? Just that  you were awaiting NOA2 and so on? It seems no one is being approved, I don't see anything for like a week. 

I introduced myself and told him that I was a resident of their state and that I have a case pending within USCIS processing center in California.  I told him my filing date and that on the site it states that cases are handled in the order they are received, however due to other sources that are linked to the USCIS data base this has proven to be a lie and that there needs to be further investigation into their practices.  I told him that cases received after my filing date have been approved and I have heard nothing but they waste no time cashing the checks.  I asked for his sincere involvement in insuring that all cases not just mine are handled with urgency and fairness.  I asked that he also inquire about the processing times accuracy that is displayed on the website. I mentioned that if you call you are given only the obvious information that is lies on their website.  I mentioned the fact that I am a veteran and have great respect for our country and the people in it.  So he responded right away, sent me a form that was specific to my case so that he would know exactly what case, names and info and they take over from there. Others who have done this received their NOA2 within the next 2 to 3 days.

[BigRedCat 36]

2 minutes ago, FutureMrsBennett said:

I introduced myself and told him that I was a resident of their state and that I have a case pending within USCIS processing center in California.  I told him my filing date and that on the site it states that cases are handled in the order they are received, however due to other sources that are linked to the USCIS data base this has proven to be a lie and that there needs to be further investigation into their practices.  I told him that cases received after my filing date have been approved and I have heard nothing but they waste no time cashing the checks.  I asked for his sincere involvement in insuring that all cases not just mine are handled with urgency and fairness.  I asked that he also inquire about the processing times accuracy that is displayed on the website. I mentioned that if you call you are given only the obvious information that is lies on their website.  I mentioned the fact that I am a veteran and have great respect for our country and the people in it.  So he responded right away, sent me a form that was specific to my case so that he would know exactly what case, names and info and they take over from there. Others who have done this received their NOA2 within the next 2 to 3 days.

ok thank you that helps a lot. I will use similar verbage. Hopefully this helps! My fiance is really upset because I keep telling her a date then it passes, then another then another. I can't blame her for not believing anymore. It really seems like CSC is doing nothing this month. I heard it takes 15 minutes to process an application so what is going on?! No one knows. 

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[FutureMrsBennett 69]

7 minutes ago, BigRedCat said:

ok thank you that helps a lot. I will use similar verbage. Hopefully this helps! My fiance is really upset because I keep telling her a date then it passes, then another then another. I can't blame her for not believing anymore. It really seems like CSC is doing nothing this month. I heard it takes 15 minutes to process an application so what is going on?! No one knows. 

Yes I read a article from a former employee and he said the same. That it takes them less then 10 minutes to approve, deny, or RFE a case. RFE's are pushed to the front of the line once you send back the information requested.  They have performance evaluations everyday and have to fill a quota everyday.  Some cases are handled faster then others depending on who has the box that contains your case. Slow agents are moved around and this may delay processing.  My argument is that this entire process is ineffective and they need to figure out a way to improve it or at least come up with a better tracking system for ppl waiting.  The tracking system should show who is pending background investigations and you should be able to speak directly to the agents that are handling your case instead of being forwarded to a lousy call center.  It's annoying.  If we pay we deserve better customer service.  But yes for your fiancé just let her know that you have applied, screen shot the proof and try to get her involved with pushing the case on her end as well. Couldn't hurt.

Edited July 11, 2017 by FutureMrsBennett

[Yzabelle 741]

6 hours ago, julieandgreg said:

We actually just got an email today with the case number! Hope you get yours soon

Hi! Is the petitioner the one who got the email notification? Took about two weeks before they send an email? :((

[Yzabelle 741]

Fiancé called the NVC.. Still wrong date of birth. Now they're telling him to submit a letter through mail. They're full of **** ☹️☹️☹️ I really hope there's a way for us to get the number. 

[julieandgreg 35]

6 minutes ago, Yzabelle said:

Hi! Is the petitioner the one who got the email notification? Took about two weeks before they send an email? :((

Yup. It was the petitioner who got the email. Our NOA2 is June 15th, NVC received June 30th and today we got the email with the case number. 

[SimplyBlessed 65]

1 hour ago, Crenee said:

Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

Thank you

[Yzabelle 741]

15 minutes ago, julieandgreg said:

Yup. It was the petitioner who got the email. Our NOA2 is June 15th, NVC received June 30th and today we got the email with the case number. 

Okay.. I might just wait for it.. NOA2 June 17th.. NVC received it last July 5.. July 6 there's already available MCN number but they couldn't give it because of the wrong date of birth.. Maybe we'll get email notifications and mail hardcopy end of this week to Monday next week.. :(( Hopefully 

[AnJ Co 1,676]

hhmmmm, very interesting that between Jan Feb March filers, not one approval today?  One yesterday?  

Seems decidedly inconvenient that Calif. is on vacation........

[KozmicBlues 592]

UGH I am so frustrated. Officially passed the VJ estimate for NOA2 (knew that would happen), but so annoying to still be waiting. Got a new position at work which is awesome, but at first they were fine with my upcoming leave in September to visit fiance for 5 weeks + attend his interview. I made sure they knew this was happening before I had a 2nd interview and before I was given the official offer, but now they are saying it's going to be an issue. I already paid a $300 change fee once for switching my flight dates and now may end up having to do it again AND come back early missing out on 2 weeks of time with my fiance. And the chances of me attending his interview will definitely be out the window. This all on top of finances being so stressful and worrying about how we will pay for all of this immigration ####### plus plane tickets plus engagement and wedding ceremony to make families happy. BLAHHHHH Guess I'm feeling extra whiny today.  Hope you all are having a better day and are in better spirits than me today! lol 

[dkmfan85 832]

I've written my Senator just now airing my frustrations with this process. Here's a slightly edited version of what I wrote:
 

Dear Mike,
I am a constituent and supporter of yours from -. I am writing in regards to the legal immigration process facing those who choose to marry a spouse from abroad. I met my Ukrainian sweetheart, Anna, through a mutual friend that lives in -. After chatting for a period of time, we met in her country and hit things off very well. We decided we wanted to start a family together and I proposed to her this Valentine's Day. She accepted and we began the long, very expensive, and frustrating process of gaining the bureaucratic blessing upon our life together. She has not been approved yet, we are still waiting, but I wanted to give my feedback with this process so far. First of all, what we get for our exorbitant fees (~$2500 in government fees alone not counting travel, document preparation etc.) seems to be sorely lacking. The USCIS is supposed to have a functioning tracking system that allows you to check the status of your case and notify you of updates. This has been broken for months. There are various forums and websites out there which people in my circumstance use and self-report their progress as notifications arrive through snail mail. If you call the USCIS support line, you are given data from their website which has not been updated since April 30, 2017. Support operators will pretty much call you a liar if you point this out or the fact that people who have filed past the published day USCIS is supposedly working on are, in fact, receiving approvals. For the ridiculous amount of money that we are required to pay to be with the ones we love, which one cannot put a price on, we should at least have a transparent and honest system and really shouldn't be employing call centers full of people who are paid to parrot inaccurate information. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Regards,
-

[AfricanQ 241]

2 hours ago, FutureMrsBennett said:

I introduced myself and told him that I was a resident of their state and that I have a case pending within USCIS processing center in California.  I told him my filing date and that on the site it states that cases are handled in the order they are received, however due to other sources that are linked to the USCIS data base this has proven to be a lie and that there needs to be further investigation into their practices.  I told him that cases received after my filing date have been approved and I have heard nothing but they waste no time cashing the checks.  I asked for his sincere involvement in insuring that all cases not just mine are handled with urgency and fairness.  I asked that he also inquire about the processing times accuracy that is displayed on the website. I mentioned that if you call you are given only the obvious information that is lies on their website.  I mentioned the fact that I am a veteran and have great respect for our country and the people in it.  So he responded right away, sent me a form that was specific to my case so that he would know exactly what case, names and info and they take over from there. Others who have done this received their NOA2 within the next 2 to 3 days.

Great! My received date is March 15 and noticed date March 22. Am considering write a letter. Am in Washington, D.C.