I-129F March 2017 Filers

[marc941 137]

Yes, it was very good just now to see the VJ K1 stats for CSC jump from 1/31 to 2/4 rather suddenly, and my timeline jumped back 3 or 4 days close earlier.  I think the average NOA2 processing time was around 87 days when I submitted our application and it's been steadily climbing to over 100 over the past two months.  I'm happy to see it drop a little!  VJ stats currently show an average of 100 days from NOA1 to NOA2.

 

I read a comment about some people recently receiving NOA2's in the mail, but are not being notified by email/and, and are not being reflected on the my USCIS website.  Does anyone know any more about that?  Is it just a website problem, or a bigger internal USCIS computer problem that may have also been slowing down processing?

 

This long distance and long wait have been far more difficult than I'd imagined, but it's starting to feel a little easier knowing that some progress may be on the horizon.

Edited May 15, 2017 by marc941
Corrected NOA1 typo

[NikiNiki 12]

4 minutes ago, marc941 said:

Yes, it was very good just now to see the VJ K1 stats for CSC jump from 1/31 to 2/4 rather suddenly, and my timeline jumped back 3 or 4 days close earlier.  I think the average NOA2 processing time was around 87 days when I submitted our application and it's been steadily climbing to over 100 over the past two months.  I'm happy to see it drop a little!  VJ stats currently show an average of 100 days from NOA1 to NOA2.

 

I read a comment about some people recently receiving NOA2's in the mail, but are not being notified by email/and, and are not being reflected on the my USCIS website.  Does anyone know any more about that?  Is it just a website problem, or a bigger internal USCIS computer problem that may have also been slowing down processing?

 

This long distance and long wait have been far more difficult than I'd imagined, but it's starting to feel a little easier knowing that some progress may be on the horizon.

 

[KozmicBlues 592]

1 hour ago, marc941 said:

I read a comment about some people recently receiving NOA2's in the mail, but are not being notified by email/and, and are not being reflected on the my USCIS website.  Does anyone know any more about that?  Is it just a website problem, or a bigger internal USCIS computer problem that may have also been slowing down processing?

 

It seems to be an issue with their tracking/update tool on the website. From what I've read, the back-end approval system is updating when the petition is approved, but the tracking/update tool that we use to check our status is not updating accordingly. It's highly likely USCIS is issuing approvals and to them it appears everything is fine, but some kind of system issue is preventing the status from changing to approved from received. I read that some people who received NOA2 notifications in the mail contacted USCIS and after escalating were told that their application did indeed show as approved in the back-end approval system. People are still getting NOA2's in the mail and pretty consistently now so I don't think it is slowing down processing much if at all.

 

I just hope they get the system updated soon so we know that we can rely on that instead of worrying about waiting for a letter in the mail!

Edited May 15, 2017 by KozmicBlues

[sgpejaa 7]

1 hour ago, KozmicBlues said:

It seems to be an issue with their tracking/update tool on the website. From what I've read, the back-end approval system is updating when the petition is approved, but the tracking/update tool that we use to check our status is not updating accordingly. It's highly likely USCIS is issuing approvals and to them it appears everything is fine, but some kind of system issue is preventing the status from changing to approved from received. I read that some people who received NOA2 notifications in the mail contacted USCIS and after escalating were told that their application did indeed show as approved in the back-end approval system. People are still getting NOA2's in the mail and pretty consistently now so I don't think it is slowing down processing much if at all.

 

I just hope they get the system updated soon so we know that we can rely on that instead of worrying about waiting for a letter in the mail!

I've been in the IT industry for many years and will make an educated guess that fixing the front-end case tracking tool is very low on the priority list.  As long as the back-end is functioning and USCIS is working, I'm happy!  We will just have to rely on our  community here to get updated information.

 

On a more positive note, NOA2's are rolling in for early February filers as reported on their Visa Journey blog.  That means we March filers are next in line!  And with February being a short month (28 days), we may see some movement on early March filers in as little as three weeks.  I've never been so happy it wasn't a leap year.  😀

[mayra and dan 33]

really happy that they start with february fillers already in another note im going to see my boyfriend next month hopefully we see aprovals on ending of june

 

[pajobra 1,395]

4 minutes ago, mayra and dan said:

really happy that they start with february fillers already in another note im going to see my boyfriend next month hopefully we see aprovals on ending of june

 

I am hoping that we get our NOA2 when I am down in Colorado with my fiance. I will be there June 15th-25th. He said if we get it we are going out for a nice dinner. LOL

[mayra and dan 33]

2 minutes ago, pajobra said:

I am hoping that we get our NOA2 when I am down in Colorado with my fiance. I will be there June 15th-25th. He said if we get it we are going out for a nice dinner. LOL

oh my God im travel to dominican republic with my son to see my boyfriend june 16-25 almost same day lol have a wonderful time enjoy, 

[pajobra 1,395]

Just now, mayra and dan said:

oh my God im travel to dominican republic with my son to see my boyfriend june 16-25 almost same day lol have a wonderful time enjoy, 

Woohoo thats great  I hope we both find out good news. Yay for visiting our guys!

[mayra and dan 33]

1 minute ago, pajobra said:

Woohoo thats great  I hope we both find out good news. Yay for visiting our guys!

yeah i really miss him i don't have family in united states im feel lonely im trying to stay busy because i hate waiting lol

[Kpetraska 67]

Hello everyone!

I mailed by I129F forms on May 12th and received my NOA1 today, May 15th. I was not expecting it this soon!! That was crazy fast and really helps with positive thinking.

 

I'm a little confused on what happens next but I think now it's the long wait for the approval or NOA2? 

 

It's so nice to find this thread and see how it are progressing in this process. I've read December filers were approved in March, so the current time estimate is roughly 3 months?

 

I've read to check your timeline. Can anyone tell me what exactly that is and how I check it? I have already made my USCIS account.

Edited May 16, 2017 by Kpetraska

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

16 hours ago, marc941 said:

Yes, it was very good just now to see the VJ K1 stats for CSC jump from 1/31 to 2/4 rather suddenly, and my timeline jumped back 3 or 4 days close earlier.  I think the average NOA2 processing time was around 87 days when I submitted our application and it's been steadily climbing to over 100 over the past two months.  I'm happy to see it drop a little!  VJ stats currently show an average of 100 days from NOA1 to NOA2.

 

I read a comment about some people recently receiving NOA2's in the mail, but are not being notified by email/and, and are not being reflected on the my USCIS website.  Does anyone know any more about that?  Is it just a website problem, or a bigger internal USCIS computer problem that may have also been slowing down processing?

 

This long distance and long wait have been far more difficult than I'd imagined, but it's starting to feel a little easier knowing that some progress may be on the horizon.

We had that with NOA1 already. My fiance had no alert by text or mail. We just found out when the hardcopy was in the mail.
I hope it will be better with NOA2, cause NOA1 by mail came really late, when I already was worried, they might have lost the letter.

YAY we're kind of half way through waiting!  
Can't wait for May to be over!

[marc941 137]

9 hours ago, Kpetraska said:

Hello everyone!

I mailed by I129F forms on May 12th and received my NOA1 today, May 15th. I was not expecting it this soon!! That was crazy fast and really helps with positive thinking.

 

I'm a little confused on what happens next but I think now it's the long wait for the approval or NOA2? 

 

It's so nice to find this thread and see how it are progressing in this process. I've read December filers were approved in March, so the current time estimate is roughly 3 months?

 

I've read to check your timeline. Can anyone tell me what exactly that is and how I check it? I have already made my USCIS account.

Welcome to the waiting club!  Be sure to check out and subscribe to the thread for May filers!

 

Yes, now you wait for NOA2;  The current average time between NOA1 and NOA2 is around 100 days.  You can keep an eye on the statistics under "processing times" on the menu at the top.

 

The timeline is a feature on this website (VJ) which allows everyone to track their status, and the website uses those statistics to help keep everyone better informed about USCIS processing times and status.  It's by no means official or anything you should start planning a wedding around!  When you enter your info into your VJ timeline, it will use the statistics of other VJ users to give you an educated guess of what happens next, and when.

[sgpejaa 7]

9 hours ago, Kpetraska said:

Hello everyone!

I mailed by I129F forms on May 12th and received my NOA1 today, May 15th. I was not expecting it this soon!! That was crazy fast and really helps with positive thinking.

 

I'm a little confused on what happens next but I think now it's the long wait for the approval or NOA2? 

 

It's so nice to find this thread and see how it are progressing in this process. I've read December filers were approved in March, so the current time estimate is roughly 3 months?

 

I've read to check your timeline. Can anyone tell me what exactly that is and how I check it? I have already made my USCIS account.

Hello Kepetraska.  Congratulations on receiving the NOA1.  Getting all that paperwork together is no easy task!

 

Now to answer your questions:

 

Question 1) Yes, you are correct.  The long wait for the NOA2 is where you are, currently taking about 3-4 months.  If approved, the petitioner will receive a printed copy of the approval by mail.  If the USCIS has questions, they will ask the petitioner to provide additional documentation; that's called an RFE.  

 

Question 2) The "timeline" is a feature of this website community and has nothing to do with USCIS. You have to create the timeline yourself.  If you look around this website, there are several links to create your personal timeline.

 

Again, congratulations!

 

Edited May 16, 2017 by sgpejaa

[pajobra 1,395]

Tickets are purchased for my flights to go see my fiance in Colorado from June 15th-25th.  Both my bosses at both jobs are going to give me a letter stating I have to be back at work on such and such day. My sister also gives me a letter authorizing use of her car to go across the border for the duration of my trip since it will be parked at Devils Lake, ND airport for just over a week. Its her second car and I have been paying her monthly for the insurance so I can use it for work. Plus I will have my return ticket confirmation as well. I think I should have no problem crossing the border plus here at my small border crossing, 5 mins south by car, I know lots of the American border agents now so that will actually help plus they look at my address and since I live so close to the border they are used to us crossing a lot. The Canadian Border agents know me too. 2 of them live in the village I am living in. lol Often I cross back into Canada and either one will be like so visiting friends again and winks. How long did you stay this time? Did ya bring anything back? Nah ok your good go on. hahahaha Last time when I brought my fiance into Canada the one said hey she brought something with her and the other guy came over and said what she did and the first guy said yeah her boyfriend. HA jokers.

 

I am so looking forward to seeing him. I miss him so very much. I know this will rejuvenate me for the rest of the process.

 

Hope you all are doing well.

[Holly♡ 401]

It is amazing how 4 days can can make a huge difference... my estimate was moved forward by 4 days!!! I don't know why, but this just makes me feel so much better!!!  hehe

I've got another random question here... I have applied for a job that will take me away for a few months... mid June till sometime in August... I am fairly certain my NOA2 would come during this time, my questions is:
is there any thing or reason that would make me need to be at home and not away during this time? So, is there something vital that I might need to provide and wouldn't be able to if I was away? If there was something that would keep me, then I would not take this job.
Any help would be great! =)
Thanks!!