I-129F March 2017 Filers

[AfricanQ 241]

3 minutes ago, NovaDC said:

Im sure a lot of NOA2s are coming guys! Because we just got ours today! Approved at July 28. Yours are on its way as well!

Congrats!

[AnJ Co 1,676]

3 minutes ago, NovaDC said:

Im sure a lot of NOA2s are coming guys! Because we just got ours today! Approved at July 28. Yours are on its way as well!

No WAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!    AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!   I'm so happy for you!

[dkmfan85 832]

There were a ton of approvals on 7/28-7/31. Probably a lot still en route in the mail. I'm not sure how the approval date aligns with the day they actually mail the notices.

[NovaDC 270]

1 minute ago, Adry2017 said:

Congratulations

Thank you @Adry2017😊😊😊

[Ariel&Mahum 57]

43 minutes ago, dkmfan85 said:

I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but you almost ruined my night when you said you got an approval.  I was super happy for you, but really dejected about my own situation. Background: There were 6 RFEs all within 10 case numbers of mine all issued on 7/31. One was the case just after mine, so I've been hoping my folder was in what appeared to be a stack of cases that were all worked on the same day. When I thought you got an approval letter in New York today from that date, and I didn't get anything here, my hopes were crushed. Now my hope is restored! I know an RFE isn't as good as an approval, but your case was reviewed! I almost wish I had an RFE just to know someone looked at my petition and it isn't on the roulette wheel still. Congratulations!

No, my god I totally understand. My initial received date was March 20th but seriously I was so envious of every single approval but so happy for them, because I couldn't even imagine the relief until it happened to me (I don't mean to gloat!!!) And lol i thought the same about the RFE until I got it, it's like a new layer of worry. Good luck to you, I hope you get your approval very soon! 

[NovaDC 270]

2 minutes ago, AnJ Co said:

No WAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!    AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!   I'm so happy for you!

Thank you so much. I had the same reaction. Im sure a lot are on its way, and yours is included there😊😊😊

[NovaDC 270]

4 minutes ago, AfricanQ said:

Congrats!

Thank you so much😊😊😊

[AnJ Co 1,676]

1 minute ago, NovaDC said:

Thank you so much. I had the same reaction. Im sure a lot are on its way, and yours is included there😊😊😊

Oh how my fiancee and I pray for that.

So tired of sifting through mail lol

Really hope we get approved soon, I'll need advice how to proceed after NVC

 

[NovaDC 270]

5 minutes ago, AnJ Co said:

Oh how my fiancee and I pray for that.

So tired of sifting through mail lol

Really hope we get approved soon, I'll need advice how to proceed after NVC

 

Yes! Now we have our NOA2. The ball is in my court now! I really need all the help i can get in this phase😅

[Nathan&Amy 204]

2 hours ago, Ariel&Mahum said:

AHHHH YOU GUYS!!

It's been a long time coming but we FINALLY got our approval!!! holy I still can't believe it. My fiance got it in the mail today but it was approved on July 31st. 

 

Oh god im so relieved. And I'm rooting ferociously for those who are still waiting. Good luck and god bless to you all!! 

Also next steps from other Canadians would be greatly appreciated. I've read up a bit but I'm still confused. Thanks so much in advance !!

You can do the DS-160 online now. Then, start calling NVC in a week or so and once you get your case number you can track the case online. It will change to READY when it arrives at the Montreal embassy, then at that point you can email in Packet 3 to Montreal (look online for instructions). When the embassy has the case ready they will email you back (Packet 4), then you can book your interview. In Canada you have to wait until your interview is booked before booking your medical exam.

You have to be a bit proactive because NVC and the embassy won't always send you the required documents. We have our interview booked now and we have never received anything from NVC or Packet 3 from the embassy. So if you are in any rush don't wait for them.

[Holly♡ 401]

Hey All! (And sorry ahead of time for this book that you are about to read lol)
I have been trying to stay upbeat and positive about this whole thing and I think it was about a month ago that I had posted if I was still waiting in a month that things could change a bit.. that is the indeed the case. Things are getting real for me real fast (no pun intended). Originally, I was gonna use this really nice shirt/top/blouse, whatever you wanna call it, because it was perfect for a stand in to a wedding dress with a white skirt, but, I have had no luck finding any skirts and definitely not anything white. A friend and I were out on Tuesday ( that's our movie day since Regal plays all movies for $6.41 except 3D, but that's ok, cuz I can't watch in 3D anyhow) well, we went to a different city because she wanted to eat at Red Lobster for lunch lol so we had time in between lunch and movie and went to the mall to see other stores there... the first thing we saw was a David's Bridal. I'm like oh, they have to have white skirts there! So, we go inside and they didn't have ANY skirts! Bizarre! But, they did have a few select dresses on sale for $99.00. I was like, couldn't hurt to look -I should not have did that- lol Anyhow, long story short, I bought one of them and its amazing, was originally $600, so I feel very lucky to have stopped by there and found something that is just perfect just like that and at a great price! My friends and family also think it's just lovely and can't believe the good price that I got it for. My F on the other hand, is sad that I won't share any pics with him lol... which reminds me! How do I share the receipt with him so he has it for the interview without him having too much of an idea?!
On to other news.. well, not so much news, but... you know hehe anyhow, my F keeps telling me how he is missing me and he just wants to be here which is making this so much more difficult for me because now that this extra month has passed, I am becoming very much saddened that things are taking so long and we have these plans with tickets and rooms and the whole 9 yards and what if he isn't here in time?! Like, the depression and worry together just... UUUGGGHHHH. I know I have said it before, but if only I had known when I was planning things that USCIS was gonna be cutting waaaay back. Like, I feel like they could have sent out an email or something! Put a bulletin on their website in regards to this where people are always looking, when you check your case status... there could even be a little side note there!!! Anything woulda been great to let me know .. hey, it could be about a year.  I seriously missed this when I was doing all of my planning for December.
I have filled out the paperwork to send to my Senator, but have not filled in the brief explanation for the reasoning for the request for assistance part. Any advice on what would be not too much, not too little, but just right? Thanks in advance =)
Also, I just have a couple of shout outs... You are all awesome!
First, I am super happy for all who are past the NOA2 stage! Like seriously, good for you guys and glad you are not part of the group that is left hanging!! You guys are a lucky bunch! =)
Second, to the rest of us in limbo, it is great to see everyone trying to keep their spirits up!
     Estibaliz: You rock!  I don't know how you do it, but I know you are behind me and yet you are taking all of this so well and are so helpful to others.. Kudos to you!
     AnJ Co: You just make me laugh when I really want to cry... so stop working so much cuz we really need your sense of humor around here!!! =)
     dkmfan85: I just wanna say thank you for being there when I reached out to you when I first started this visa process and and telling me about this thread! Also, I think it is awesome the way you are so sweet towards your sweetie and include her in everything you are doing for your life together!
     twoDs & TriloByte: Thank you for being the brains in the group and analyzing the data (not always accurate (the data), but you are working with what you've got! <3 it!) and keeping all of us informed with your findings and your thoughts and ideas     from these analyses'!
Together, we have ALL really made this thread something and I can see why I landed here (even though I am technically April filer) and stayed! =)  hehe
Best wishes to everyone and I hope everyone is staying cool and safe during this heat wave!

[LabOz 915]

12 hours ago, FutureMrsBennett said:

Yes it is. Seems to be no system to this madness. Kinda wish I just married him and did it that way...wonder if that would have been faster...

Nope

[LabOz 915]

2 hours ago, Ariel&Mahum said:

AHHHH YOU GUYS!!

It's been a long time coming but we FINALLY got our approval!!! holy I still can't believe it. My fiance got it in the mail today but it was approved on July 31st. 

 

Oh god im so relieved. And I'm rooting ferociously for those who are still waiting. Good luck and god bless to you all!! 

Also next steps from other Canadians would be greatly appreciated. I've read up a bit but I'm still confused. Thanks so much in advance !!

Congrats. Update your time line so you can see how many days it took.

The American can call NVC starting next week to see if they have the case file and the new case number.

[AnJ Co 1,676]

23 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

Hey All! (And sorry ahead of time for this book that you are about to read lol)
I have been trying to stay upbeat and positive about this whole thing and I think it was about a month ago that I had posted if I was still waiting in a month that things could change a bit.. that is the indeed the case. Things are getting real for me real fast (no pun intended). Originally, I was gonna use this really nice shirt/top/blouse, whatever you wanna call it, because it was perfect for a stand in to a wedding dress with a white skirt, but, I have had no luck finding any skirts and definitely not anything white. A friend and I were out on Tuesday ( that's our movie day since Regal plays all movies for $6.41 except 3D, but that's ok, cuz I can't watch in 3D anyhow) well, we went to a different city because she wanted to eat at Red Lobster for lunch lol so we had time in between lunch and movie and went to the mall to see other stores there... the first thing we saw was a David's Bridal. I'm like oh, they have to have white skirts there! So, we go inside and they didn't have ANY skirts! Bizarre! But, they did have a few select dresses on sale for $99.00. I was like, couldn't hurt to look -I should not have did that- lol Anyhow, long story short, I bought one of them and its amazing, was originally $600, so I feel very lucky to have stopped by there and found something that is just perfect just like that and at a great price! My friends and family also think it's just lovely and can't believe the good price that I got it for. My F on the other hand, is sad that I won't share any pics with him lol... which reminds me! How do I share the receipt with him so he has it for the interview without him having too much of an idea?!
On to other news.. well, not so much news, but... you know hehe anyhow, my F keeps telling me how he is missing me and he just wants to be here which is making this so much more difficult for me because now that this extra month has passed, I am becoming very much saddened that things are taking so long and we have these plans with tickets and rooms and the whole 9 yards and what if he isn't here in time?! Like, the depression and worry together just... UUUGGGHHHH. I know I have said it before, but if only I had known when I was planning things that USCIS was gonna be cutting waaaay back. Like, I feel like they could have sent out an email or something! Put a bulletin on their website in regards to this where people are always looking, when you check your case status... there could even be a little side note there!!! Anything woulda been great to let me know .. hey, it could be about a year.  I seriously missed this when I was doing all of my planning for December.
I have filled out the paperwork to send to my Senator, but have not filled in the brief explanation for the reasoning for the request for assistance part. Any advice on what would be not too much, not too little, but just right? Thanks in advance =)
Also, I just have a couple of shout outs... You are all awesome!
First, I am super happy for all who are past the NOA2 stage! Like seriously, good for you guys and glad you are not part of the group that is left hanging!! You guys are a lucky bunch! =)
Second, to the rest of us in limbo, it is great to see everyone trying to keep their spirits up!
     Estibaliz: You rock!  I don't know how you do it, but I know you are behind me and yet you are taking all of this so well and are so helpful to others.. Kudos to you!
     AnJ Co: You just make me laugh when I really want to cry... so stop working so much cuz we really need your sense of humor around here!!! =)
     dkmfan85: I just wanna say thank you for being there when I reached out to you when I first started this visa process and and telling me about this thread! Also, I think it is awesome the way you are so sweet towards your sweetie and include her in everything you are doing for your life together!
     twoDs & TriloByte: Thank you for being the brains in the group and analyzing the data (not always accurate (the data), but you are working with what you've got! <3 it!) and keeping all of us informed with your findings and your thoughts and ideas     from these analyses'!
Together, we have ALL really made this thread something and I can see why I landed here (even though I am technically April filer) and stayed! =)  hehe
Best wishes to everyone and I hope everyone is staying cool and safe during this heat wave!

1st - Awesome you found a dress!!!!  Your day is coming and I know in a few days, AnJ Co is going to get an invite in the mail to that wedding!!!!   (grumbling to myself - invitation will probably get here before uscis ever sends me an approval!)

2nd - Aren't these guys we hang with the best???  DKMFAN is my source of hilarity!  He cracks my A$$ up!  He's the guy in Utah I wanna get a few beers with! These guys and gals are just the salt of the earth, Without trilobyte and twods, we'd be stuck for answers.....

3rd - but you forgot Holly!  I love to see Holly on here, who is always there to step up to the plate and encourage someone (including me).  Your posts always have a way to bring me back to homeostasis.  

[twoDs 590]

35 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

I have filled out the paperwork to send to my Senator, but have not filled in the brief explanation for the reasoning for the request for assistance part. Any advice on what would be not too much, not too little, but just right? Thanks in advance =)
 

This is what I wrote -- my Senator has a little space on the privacy form to state the problem:

 

"Filed I-129F for K1 visa on 3/13, no update since NOA1. Aware of others with later filing dates with NOA2 issued.

My NOA1 receipt (attached) is [my WAC#]. NOA2 or an update on case very much appreciated"