I-129F March 2017 Filers

[BahamaIslander242 244]

3 minutes ago, KozmicBlues said:

Thank you!!! And yes, March 28th is my received date. I was going by that as my NOA1 since the USCIS tracker shows that as my action date. I think my notice date is April 2nd or 3rd I'm not sure exactly. 

That's what I thought! Awesome!!! Those are my exact dates also! 😁

 

Congrats again! 

[od17 76]

5 minutes ago, KozmicBlues said:

Thank you!!! And yes, March 28th is my received date. I was going by that as my NOA1 since the USCIS tracker shows that as my action date. I think my notice date is April 2nd or 3rd I'm not sure exactly. 

 

@Estibaliz thank you so much!! Really appreciate it!  

 

Update for all - my tracker of course still shows received. I will update my timeline with NOA2 once I actually receive it in the mail. Until then, a small part of me still believes this is too good to be true!! 

CONGRATS!!!!

So sincerely happy for you! Crossing everything that's able to cross that the NVC process is a breeze and you guys can attend the interview together!

Your NOA2 gives me hope since you're 1 day before our noa1 LOL 

[AJay00md 75]

On 7/26/2017 at 11:33 AM, SimplyBlessed said:

Congratulations 

Congrats!!!!!!

Our NOA1 was on March 23 still waiting. Was told this week it could be up until 45 days before we receive something. Hoping and praying daily. I believe I screamed at my mailbox the other day😂

[KozmicBlues 592]

10 minutes ago, od17 said:

CONGRATS!!!!

So sincerely happy for you! Crossing everything that's able to cross that the NVC process is a breeze and you guys can attend the interview together!

Your NOA2 gives me hope since you're 1 day before our noa1 LOL 

Thank you!!! I'm sure you will be getting news soon. The fact that they pulled and worked mine likely means I couldn't have been that far back in line for processing. If I was, I'm guessing they would've just given the same generic response about the processing times. So I think it's great news for all other March filers that NOA2's should be coming soon! Fingers crossed for you and everyone else!! 

[Eric&Olya 881]

41 minutes ago, Ana&Matt said:

ME!!! 177 since NOA1, no REF! I'm over the moon!!!!

Congratulations!!! 

it's incredible how long you had to wait... I do hope the rest of the process is fast and smooth!

[Patricia & Ola 129]

So, September 14th is our interview date in Stockholm. That was the next available. We were hoping for an August appointment, but we'll take it. It feels good to finally have a date!

 

Congrats to all who've received good news this week!

[C and E 36]

2 hours ago, KozmicBlues said:

OMG!! This is not a drill....MY NOA2 IS ON ITS WAY!!!!!!!!!!! I'm literally so happy I could cry and scream and freak the eff out! I have goosebumps!!!

 

I have very mixed feelings about posting this because I know there are many of you with NOA1 way before mine that are still waiting, but I'm hoping that it helps others to see I got positive result from contacting my senator. I feel so bad that mine was approved before others because I know how it feels, but I wanted to share so you guys can try contacting your senator also. His office inquired with USCIS on July 24th and coincidentally my case was (according to the email below) approved on July 25th. I can only assume the inquiry prompted them to pull my case and approve the petition. Here's the text of the email I received back from my Senator's office. Took some text out for privacy. 

 

Hello Traci,

 

I received the below response from USCIS in regards to your case. Good news – you should soon have the approval notice in the mail! Let me know if you have any questions!

 

Thank you,

 

Immigration Specialist

 

From: USCIS California Service Center Congressional Unit
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:31 AM
 

RE: I129F case #-WACXXXXXX

 

Good Morning,

 

Thank you for your July 24, 2017, inquiry on behalf of your constituent, XXXXX, regarding the I129F petition filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

 

In receipt of your inquiry, a thorough review was completed on your constituent’s case. USCIS records show the following:

The California Service Center approved and mailed a Notice of Approval on July 25, 2017 for this case. The Notice of Approval was mailed to the address of record at:

XXXXXX

I hope you find this information helpful and have a good day.

Respectfully,

Congressional Liaison| DHS – USCIS | Congressional Liaison Unit - California Service Center

 

 

 

Hello! Thanks for this info. My case was received March 29 so we are on similar timelines. Unfortunately I am stuck in-between countries right now and not sure how I am going to work out going to my fiance's country for the interview as it is quite complicated in terms of $$/how long I can stay, so I am really feeling pressure to sort things out SOON and nail down an interview date so I can make a move. Thought this would have been done a few weeks ago!

How did you find out how to contact your congressperson? What process did you use to find the right e-mail?

 

Also, what was the original e-mail/letter you sent? Would you mind sharing the letter here (without personal details) as a template?

Thank you in advance!! 

[KozmicBlues 592]

25 minutes ago, C and E said:

Hello! Thanks for this info. My case was received March 29 so we are on similar timelines. Unfortunately I am stuck in-between countries right now and not sure how I am going to work out going to my fiance's country for the interview as it is quite complicated in terms of $$/how long I can stay, so I am really feeling pressure to sort things out SOON and nail down an interview date so I can make a move. Thought this would have been done a few weeks ago!

How did you find out how to contact your congressperson? What process did you use to find the right e-mail?

 

Also, what was the original e-mail/letter you sent? Would you mind sharing the letter here (without personal details) as a template?

Thank you in advance!! 

Hi! I actually just called my Senator's office up on the phone and explained my situation. The aide that handles immigration issues then emailed me a privacy form and inquired with USCIS on my behalf. He is the one who contacted USCIS at the e-mail; a specific one for congressional use only I assume. It took some pleading and convincing for him to offer to inquire on my behalf. At first he was just quoting the processing times online for USCIS. I explained that I understand, but people are getting approvals and it's super frustrating to not have a reliable tracking system especially considering the fee we pay, etc. Just expressed my frustration and the fact that I will be travelling to attend his interview and due to a high-demanding job I can only go in a month. 

 

As for finding out to contact...just google contact state senators for whichever state you are located in. If you want to go with congressman, it's specific to your local district so you will have to search my zip code/address...if you google it for your state you should easily be able to find a link which takes you to where to locate them. I went with Senator since there's only two for our state so it was easy to choose one. 

 

I don't have an original email/letter to share since it was just the privacy form specific to this senator's office and then a copy of my NOA1 which he asked for also. I added a few sentences in the form where they asked for details...just summarized what I told him on the phone. So no formal letter or email other than that.

 

Hopefully this helps a bit and hope you hear something soon!! I know how frustrating it is to need to plan things around this process, but have no reliable source for when to expect results. 

[Marzena & Stephen 544]

I havnt had a chance to read yet but i just got a uscis notice on the ap that a canada noa2 was approved with a date of march 25  (not mine sigh) but incase its any of you! 

[Knifeboxx 125]

Its me ^^ We're straddling March and April.

 

Got electronic notification that my case is approved. 

03-25 mailed

03-28 received

04-04 noa1

Forget what day we got it in the mail ^^

07-27 noa2!

[twoDs 590]

That's the fourth electronic notification I think. And a Canada filing no less. Congrats!

[Marzena & Stephen 544]

One also just got approved for bahamas march 21 date 

13 minutes ago, Knifeboxx said:

Its me ^^ We're straddling March and April.

 

Got electronic notification that my case is approved. 

03-25 mailed

03-28 received

04-04 noa1

Forget what day we got it in the mail ^^

07-27 noa2!

Congrats!!!!!

[AJay00md 75]

16 minutes ago, Knifeboxx said:

Its me ^^ We're straddling March and April.

 

Got electronic notification that my case is approved. 

03-25 mailed

03-28 received

04-04 noa1

Forget what day we got it in the mail ^^

07-27 noa2!

Can you please tell me

how to receive notifications  like

this on my case? 

[Marzena & Stephen 544]

2 minutes ago, AJ&Milena said:

Can you please tell me

how to receive notifications  like

this on my case? 

You download the ap on your phone "uscis ap"

That being said these notifications arent always coming through and you do have to sign up for notifications with your i129f package

Edited July 27, 2017 by Marzena & Stephen

[twoDs 590]

Man as a 3/13 NOA1 this is getting depressing. There's four new NOA2s in the database today, three of which

are after our NOA1 and only one of the NOA2s announced here today is before us.

 

I am glad to see those poor January and February filers are filing getting notices, though,

the wait times for those were getting ridiculous!