I129F April 2017 filers

[CopperChem 328]

1 minute ago, A_F said:

Please keep in mind that she will not be able to leave the US until she receives her AP or she will be considered to have abandoned her AOS. This typically takes at least three months from when you file for it conjointly with AOS and EAD (if you so choose and want the fees for AP and EAD waived). Also keep in mind that the visa is only valid for 6 months after the date of her medical. As for what you and our fiancee want to do, that is best left up to you, but please be cognizant of those dates/deadlines.

Completely aware of all of that. She and her sister hate each other so she wasn't going to the wedding. But, her mom is going to the wedding and she wants me to meet her and her grandfather. Our plan is to get her here and all settled in and figuring out what all she wants to do to the house and looking at some non-profits to work with.

[spike198 506]

25 minutes ago, vcpdragon said:

Well guys and gals ... placed a call to USCIS and RFE is on the way ... can't help but wonder what they need, but it isn't a denial and turn around seems quick so I'll take it 

I did the same and got the same answer. We hired an immigration attorney who went over everything with a fine tooth comb so I'm thinking they need more proof of our relationship since we had only known each other a short time before getting engaged. We have tons more ammo now so if I'm correct, I'll shoot it back quickly and see what happens. Curious... did they tell you when you could expect it? She told me within the next month 

[vcpdragon 306]

Just now, spike198 said:

I did the same and got the same answer. We hired an immigration attorney who went over everything with a fine tooth comb so I'm thinking they need more proof of our relationship since we had only known each other a short time before getting engaged. We have tons more ammo now so if I'm correct, I'll shoot it back quickly and see what happens. Curious... did they tell you when you could expect it? She told me within the next month 

She told me 10 to 15 business days, you don't think it is a line of bull ####### do you ?  

[A_F 172]

Just now, CopperChem said:

Completely aware of all of that. She and her sister hate each other so she wasn't going to the wedding. But, her mom is going to the wedding and she wants me to meet her and her grandfather. Our plan is to get her here and all settled in and figuring out what all she wants to do to the house and looking at some non-profits to work with.

Awesome! Hopefully timing works out well for you two and you're able to plan things without those deadlines causing any issues!

[spike198 506]

Just now, vcpdragon said:

She told me 10 to 15 business days, you don't think it is a line of bull ####### do you ?  

No, not at all. I think she just didn't want to tell me dates and then I call back if it hasn't come. I like your answer better so I'm going with 10-15 days. I am doing some heavy traveling beginning on the 11th so I just pray it's before that

[vcpdragon 306]

Just now, spike198 said:

No, not at all. I think she just didn't want to tell me dates and then I call back if it hasn't come. I like your answer better so I'm going with 10-15 days. I am doing some heavy traveling beginning on the 11th so I just pray it's before that

Well I got my NOA1 five days after so maybe we will both get lucky and receive it sooner than later ... I hope for us anyways

[CopperChem 328]

9 minutes ago, A_F said:

Awesome! Hopefully timing works out well for you two and you're able to plan things without those deadlines causing any issues!

Yeah we will see what happens with our planning. I am actually a bit nervous the notice will arrive while I am on a two week business trip that starts on Labor day. My mail will obviously be on hold that whole time. Hopefully they send it to our lawyer first and he just sends me a pdf scan. Just nerve racking right now. I suspect we are going to get pushed to November or December at this point.

[A_F 172]

2 minutes ago, CopperChem said:

Yeah we will see what happens with our planning. I am actually a bit nervous the notice will arrive while I am on a two week business trip that starts on Labor day. My mail will obviously be on hold that whole time. Hopefully they send it to our lawyer first and he just sends me a pdf scan. Just nerve racking right now. I suspect we are going to get pushed to November or December at this point.

Yeah I feel you on that. You're not the only one worried about being out when the mail comes. Saw a few others with that same concern. I wish there were more notifications tracking th progress of our cases so that we could plan better. I bet it would also help USCIS not need to answer so many calls, too!

[TamaraN 72]

3 hours ago, Carmine N Agnes said:

Sad thing is when you call them up, they deny that any April cases are going through...and keep saying it's it's a 6 month process!! I hate lieres!!! 121 days and climbing... I swear I wish I could go to this office in California, and see what they really are doing... 

Agreed. I straight up told them I knew that wasn't true and they tried to say "maybe your friends are lying" I said ummm they have no reason to lie and I've seen some of their approval letters... then they say, oh well this information was last updated June 30 so it could be wrong... but then a guy told me yesterday it was updated Auguest 16 and it's correct and anyone who says they were approved from April is lying. 🙄

[CopperChem 328]

6 minutes ago, A_F said:

Yeah I feel you on that. You're not the only one worried about being out when the mail comes. Saw a few others with that same concern. I wish there were more notifications tracking th progress of our cases so that we could plan better. I bet it would also help USCIS not need to answer so many calls, too!

Exactly, just a few more updates along the way would be nice. You get the first letter and then it all falls in a black hole. It is amazingly frustrating.

[Noemi27 25]

2 hours ago, Singhs07 said:

Hi guys, I've never posted on here before but have been following everyone's updates and I have to say its helped me stay motivated these last four months. I just called USCIS and found out from tier 2 that my case has been approved!!!!  

I-129f Sent: April 3, 2017

NOA1 Received Date: April 12, 2017 
NOA1 Notice Date: April 17, 2017
NOA2 Approved: August 22, 2017 

My beloveed is from mexico do you think my pricess will take longer due to our new president? 

[Keith & Monica 986]

@vcpdragon and @spike198, you both are in the same position that I was in.  I called and was told they requested it on 7/31 and didn't get the notice online that it was actually mailed until 8/15, then received it on 8/18.  For some reason it takes them a bit to actually send it out when it was requested by the Officer.  That is really frustrating.  You should receive an update on the case at some point in the next 2 weeks, then you will know that it is on the way.  Good Luck, hope it is something easy.

[Chris2870 721]

1 minute ago, Noemi27 said:

My beloveed is from mexico do you think my pricess will take longer due to our new president? 

No

[Keith & Monica 986]

3 minutes ago, Chris2870 said:

No

Very matter of fact there. LOL

[Chris2870 721]

2 minutes ago, Keith & Monica said:

Very matter of fact there. LOL

My Politically Correct answer lol