I129F April 2017 filers

[Unshakable Faith 493]

Please remember that tier one customer service agents can really only tell you the exact information that they can find online.  They are not immigration officers and they cannot really see into the details of your case.  Because they aren't immigration officers,  I doubt that they even have the authority (or working knowledge) to tell a person anything besides the official processing times.  I'm sure they can only quote your status that you get online as well as the processing times listed on the USCIS website, that's why for any issues concerning the details of your case- you've got to speak to a tier 2 officer.  With that being said,  I also don't think it's beneficial for anyone to bombard them with calls. 

 

According to VJ, 179 out of 381 cases for March have their NOA2.  I'm sure it is actually more than that, considering the amount of people that open an account, fill in their timeline, and then never return to VJ to update their timeline.  Keep in mind, that is just a minute fraction of the cases USCIS has to adjudicate. 

 

With all of that said,  I believe our NOA2's will be coming soon- the number of March approvals shows us that they are actively working on March!

Edited July 21, 2017 by Unshakable Faith

[Keith & Monica 986]

What gets me through this is talking with my love.  Being able to talk to her every day, even for a little while.  I love her so much and want to have her with me.  I honestly don't care if that is here in the US or in the Philippines.  Here's hoping the NOA2 comes soon!

[USC1961 251]

7 hours ago, Mike & Tuyen said:

First off, welcome to the group!!! I understand the lack of staffing, workload, etc.  But what drives me crazy, is the uncertainty.  Tell me I have to wait 120 days, ok I can plan around that, but it's the not knowing that is the hardest.  Do I plan a trip, or wait for the interview?  Plan a wedding? I don't mind waiting, but at least give me a reasonable and measurable timeframe.  OK, Rant Off...

The uncertainty part can definitely be difficult.  Especially if you are someone who likes to plan everything out and see things marked on a calendar.  Maybe I'm weird but I thrive on this kind of thing.  Before getting into this, my fiancee and I had a long talk and decided to have fun with this.  And I believe it has taken a huge amount of stress off of the whole process.  We talked about:

 

1.  K-1 Visa is not really conducive to a traditional big wedding with fixed dates and planning. (We didn't want a traditional big wedding anyways.)

2.  Decided that the dates and who attends doesn't matter.  As a goodwill gesture we will throw parties after the fact.  The parties will be more fun anyways because no one will be worried about wedding "etiquette."

3.  Chose a location that is flexible on dates, price and wedding size and in a location where some family could attend on short notice if they choose.  In our case Vegas is the perfect choice.  As a bonus it's super easy to get marriage license in Clark County.

 

In short we agreed that the wedding day will be our day and take place under our terms.  Not the other way around which usually ends up happening.  (Especially with relatives that can't help but insert themselves into every little detail.)  Family and friends have also been made aware of our plans.   A 2-3 week notice will be communicated once we finally cross that bridge.  Since everything has been explained plainly to relatives no push back from them has been received so far.

 

Understandably everyone will have different wants and expectations for their big day.  So our way of going about things, as practical as they may be, isn't for everyone.  But I just wanted to share with you all.  Best wishes and hope you all get your approvals soon!

 

           

[JeniandMatt 302]

12 hours ago, Mike & Tuyen said:

As long as she is here for her birthday on 12/1, I'll be ok.  Hopfully, it won't be that long.  Her daughter is 11/22, and it would be awesome if she were here for that as well.

I am actually hoping even with the delay we can celebrate our birthday together (me on 11/13 and my love 1 week after 11/20) but @Estibaliz yes i would rather we spend Thanksgiving together too 😊

[Salty2305 504]

I'm very lucky that my other half is flying to the UK and will be here tomorrow which is our anniversary!

 

Unfortunately typical English weather means it may rain the entire week but at least we will be together

[Estibaliz 3,037]

22 minutes ago, Salty2305 said:

I'm very lucky that my other half is flying to the UK and will be here tomorrow which is our anniversary!

 

Unfortunately typical English weather means it may rain the entire week but at least we will be together

Yay! Hope you two have a wonderful time together.

I live in the North of Spain, and it gets rainy here often, so I can relate to that... but who cares when you are with your other half?

[relaxango 60]

44 minutes ago, Salty2305 said:

I'm very lucky that my other half is flying to the UK and will be here tomorrow which is our anniversary!

 

Unfortunately typical English weather means it may rain the entire week but at least we will be together

Thats fab! Have a great time together, rain or shine. 

You never know with the English weather...it could trick us and be sunny all week instead!

[Salty2305 504]

18 minutes ago, relaxango said:

Thats fab! Have a great time together, rain or shine. 

You never know with the English weather...it could trick us and be sunny all week instead!

Thank you!

 

I'm in Cornwall and walked out of the house this morning to floods in our village so pray for a heatwave for me! haha 

[kat.cap13 233]

1 hour ago, Salty2305 said:

I'm very lucky that my other half is flying to the UK and will be here tomorrow which is our anniversary!

 

Unfortunately typical English weather means it may rain the entire week but at least we will be together

Thats exciting!! My fiancé will be coming up next week for a visit!

 

Enjoy your time together:)

[relaxango 60]

49 minutes ago, Salty2305 said:

Thank you!

 

I'm in Cornwall and walked out of the house this morning to floods in our village so pray for a heatwave for me! haha 

Oh no! That's no good!

 

I'll send you some sun from Sussex for you and your other half to enjoy! 

[Keith & Monica 986]

Congratulations @Salty2305, I hope you and your fiancee have a great time during your time together.  You are very lucky.  If you want to talk about rain, we can have that discussion, those of us that live here in the Pacific NW know a thing or two about rain, lol.   We get our fair share.  

 

I already know that I wont be able to celebrate my love's b-day with her, but I am hoping that we will be together for my b-day and definitely for thanksgiving.  All this wedding talk that has been going on is interesting.  We are just talking about doing a court house wedding and then throwing parties.  She doesn't want a big wedding and I don't need it.  We just want to be together. 

[asaeljethro 162]

not that i'm expecting the noa2 in the mail...but got my first informed delivery email. this is a cool service! got my email at 830am with pictures of the letters and already know whats coming in the mail at 4pm

 

 

[MeliiGo 133]

11 minutes ago, asaeljethro said:

not that i'm expecting the noa2 in the mail...but got my first informed delivery email. this is a cool service! got my email at 830am with pictures of the letters and already know whats coming in the mail at 4pm

 

 

How do you even sign for this?

[asaeljethro 162]

3 minutes ago, MeliiGo said:

How do you even sign for this?

https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

 

theres a section in there to put your zip code to see if your home is capable of obtaining informed delivery.

[MeliiGo 133]

1 minute ago, asaeljethro said:

https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

 

theres a section in there to put your zip code to see if your home is capable of obtaining informed delivery.

Thanks a lot!!