I-129F March 2017 Filers

[MentalVoid 191]

Just now, Estibaliz said:

I'm assuming you were included in the new electronic system. I remember when they started processing cases that way, people got that email talking about an expedite none of them had requested. So don't worry, just part of the new processing system. You can now do things step by step knowing everything is ok for you to proceed

Okay, that would make about 100% more sense. My case was electronic (I was told this by the NVC), and I had to use the "everything through CEAC" line because of it. They should really re-think their wording lol, save our poor souls some freaking out.

[Rev 392]

1 hour ago, laserz said:

I think 3/31 NOA1 people got a lot of attention yesterday -- a lot of RFE's posted the +/- 100 of my case last night. Super hopeful now! 

Wooo, there are about new 12 RFEs before and after my number for 3/31.  If they did happen to approve my case, any guesses on how long the mail end would take?

[twoDs 590]

2 minutes ago, Rev said:

Wooo, there are about new 12 RFEs before and after my number for 3/31.  If they did happen to approve my case, any guesses on how long the mail end would take?

I've been watching AZ notices carefully, and it seems to be 2-5 days. I think the longer timeline is when USCIS doesn't mail the notice themselves for a few days. Doesn't take long to go from CA to AZ.

I think KosmicBlues posted when she got the actual paper in the mail after being informed by the senator's office, so searching for that message would give you really fresh times.

[Rev 392]

3 minutes ago, twoDs said:

I've been watching AZ notices carefully, and it seems to be 2-5 days. I think the longer timeline is when USCIS doesn't mail the notice themselves for a few days. Doesn't take long to go from CA to AZ.

I think KosmicBlues posted when she got the actual paper in the mail after being informed by the senator's office, so searching for that message would give you really fresh times.

Thanks so much @twoDs  I'll check her post.  I actually wrote a long letter via contact form via to one of the senators yesterday, so I'm going to feel a little silly if it shows before they even get back to me, but I'm getting the impression going that route and not directly calling and talking to a human wouldn't do much for me anyway.   I really hope you'll see an approval or action from the senators' office soon. 

Edited August 3, 2017 by Rev

[twoDs 590]

2 minutes ago, Rev said:

Thanks so much @twoDs  I'll check her post.  I actually wrote a long letter via contact form via to one of the senators yesterday, so I'm going to feel a little silly if it shows before they even get back to me, but I'm getting the impression going that route and not directly calling and talking to a human wouldn't do much for me anyway.   I really hope you'll see an approval or action from the senators' office soon. 

I'm just hoping I get a call back today. If not I'll keep trying. Based on my experience of failure and KosmicBlue's success, I think you 1) have to call and 2) have to speak directly with the immigration specialist when you call. So far every avenue outside of that seems to have failed. I hope the contact form works for you!

[Rev 392]

1 minute ago, twoDs said:

I'm just hoping I get a call back today. If not I'll keep trying. Based on my experience of failure and KosmicBlue's success, I think you 1) have to call and 2) have to speak directly with the immigration specialist when you call. So far every avenue outside of that seems to have failed. I hope the contact form works for you!

I just haven't felt like I have enough of a case to plead over the phone as I'm at the verrrry end of the month and can't even claim they're well into processing April or anything like that.  You're there though, with many cases processed after you, and I hope you keep trying to knock those doors down!  I approached my letter more as a complaint about the inefficiency and unfairness and of course worked in a request to check on the status of my case

And BTW, it looks like Kozmic got her approval on 7/25 and the letter on 7/28.

[pajobra 1,395]

I know all of you are contacting senators and hoping for something. I just think its not going to work. My fiance doesn't have time to contact a senator. He works during their hours all the time so we won't even go that route. To those thinking of giving up and going to their spouses country, good luck if you decide that. Chris and I entertained that thought but because of his good job and the fact I have way more job skills than he does even though I am younger, we decided me going down there was the best choice. Plus it can take a year at the least to get approved for a spouse visa to Canada usually 2 years. This looked like the faster option. HA LOOKED LIKE sigh. I know it will happen some day but right now we are not even bothering checking the mail anymore. He is going back to checking it once a week because why bother when we know its unlikely we will receive an NOA2 until Maybe October at this rate. Knowing that I will not be there for his 50th birthday in October is hurting but that's life. Knowing I might not be there til next year well that's life too. Every day is a day closer and I am holding onto that fact. I love my fiance Chris so very much and we know we were meant to be. I knew the first time I walked into the hotel lobby in Rapid City, SD, last December, and saw him after driving 8.5 hours and him 7.5 hours, that he was my soulmate. I had never really dated before cept a bit in college years ago and some online. I felt so inexperienced at the age of 38 at the time but it was as if we had known each other forever. I wasn't nervous or scared to meet him in person. It just felt right.  HA my Mum was more nervous than I. She was like make sure you have your own hotel room etc etc etc. I think I told her that if he turned out to be a killer that it was my time to go. LOL

[NCblitz 72]

FINALLY!!! WE GOT APPROVED!!!

 

Sent: March 10th

Received: March 15th

NOA1: Dated March 20th

NOA2: Dated July 29th

 

Hang in there guys, yours is just around the corner as well !!!

 

 

[amishbaby 407]

Today I received a phone call around 9am from an immigration specialist with my local senators office. I explained the whole situation on the phone to her and she told me to fill out a Privacy Release Form. With that, I attached the two signed forms from the Privacy Release, a copy of my NOA1 notice, an explanation of the situation in it's entirety, and a screenshot of Igor's List edited in paint with explanation. I told her about how the case tracker isn't working and they won't give us any information on our cases when we call USCIS. I also took a screenshot of Igor's list and presented the approvals from the NOA1 notices to the NOA2 notices. I'm trying to show her that it's clear USCIS isn't only processing January 1st cases. I told her my expected outcome is an update on my case. We will see how it goes as I just sent all my documents to her!

 

Whether this gets me an approval on my case, or an RFE, I don't know yet. I'm feeling very optimistic and I recommend others do the same as honestly, she contacted me very quickly on this matter.
 

That's my update. And of course, no NOA2 today. Informed delivery isn't notifying me of any mail.

But at least I did that. 

[troika 307]

1 hour ago, pajobra said:

I know all of you are contacting senators and hoping for something. I just think its not going to work. My fiance doesn't have time to contact a senator. He works during their hours all the time so we won't even go that route. 

Not even a lunch break ? 🤔 

 

I have found that American culture is very much a workaholic culture. Live to work, instead of work to live (except for USCIS 🤣 ). What is it like only 10 vacation days a year normally ? We get standard 25 days over on this side of the pond. We try to do as little as possible, if we can. Preferably in the pub around lunch time, maybe we'll make it back to the office that day, maybe not 😂 haha

 

I am worried it's gonna be a culture shock to me. 😬 

[troika 307]

7 minutes ago, kindredice said:

FINALLY!!! WE GOT APPROVED!!!

 

Sent: March 10th

Received: March 15th

NOA1: Dated March 20th

NOA2: Dated July 29th

 

Hang in there guys, yours is just around the corner as well !!!

 

 

Good news, congrats !!

[amishbaby 407]

"Dear Ms. Wenner:

 

Thank you for contacting the Office of U.S Senator Bob Casey regarding the issue you are facing with your K-1 visa petition. Although our office cannot guarantee a particular outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response.

 

Your privacy release form was received by our office and a congressional inquiry was sent on your behalf to the USCIS California Service Center.  You can expect a status report on your casewithin thirty days.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: 717-231-7540.

 

Thank you and have a great day.

 

Sincerely,

 

Alexa Gall | U.S. Senator Bob Casey"


Wish me luck that all goes well!

[AJay00md 75]

40 minutes ago, kindredice said:

FINALLY!!! WE GOT APPROVED!!!

 

Sent: March 10th

Received: March 15th

NOA1: Dated March 20th

NOA2: Dated July 29th

 

Hang in there guys, yours is just around the corner as well !!!

 

 

Congrats!!! Always encouraging  to see someone get approved!!!! our NOA1 date was March 23. Still hoping and praying we receive ours soon 🙏

[Janjolette 35]

38 minutes ago, troika said:

Not even a lunch break ? 🤔 

 

I have found that American culture is very much a workaholic culture. Live to work, instead of work to live (except for USCIS 🤣 ). What is it like only 10 vacation days a year normally ? We get standard 25 days over on this side of the pond. We try to do as little as possible, if we can. Preferably in the pub around lunch time, maybe we'll make it back to the office that day, maybe not 😂 haha

 

I am worried it's gonna be a culture shock to me. 😬 

I work 10 hour days with 20 minute lunch break and 4 paid vacation days per year. That's life.

[dkmfan85 832]

50 minutes ago, troika said:

Not even a lunch break ? 🤔 

 

I have found that American culture is very much a workaholic culture. Live to work, instead of work to live (except for USCIS 🤣 ). What is it like only 10 vacation days a year normally ? We get standard 25 days over on this side of the pond. We try to do as little as possible, if we can. Preferably in the pub around lunch time, maybe we'll make it back to the office that day, maybe not 😂 haha

 

I am worried it's gonna be a culture shock to me. 😬 

Yeah, my fiancee gets like 30 days off paid or something crazy like that. I have a bunch of paid holidays, but not really any paid vacation. Just have to save money to cover both the cost of vacation and the missed time at work. My boss is pretty flexible with time off as long as there is advance notice.