I-129F May 2017 Filers

[Hey Jude 266]

23 hours ago, bcoakley06 said:

Each day gets harder. You think this is our week?

Hang in there pal, I hoping this week or next. Keep the faith! If we get it by the end of October, we still have a shot at a Christmas wedding!

Edited October 16, 2017 by Hey Jude
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[K1VisaApplicant05 176]

Bets, bets, place your bets! How many May NOA2 will USCIS approve this week?!?!

Edited October 16, 2017 by K1VisaApplicant05

[Geo_nerd82 253]

1 hour ago, kannan said:

Actually this person received approval notification about a week or so ago and I had posted about this as well around that time. No idea whether it's expedited or not. I sent a pm to that person, but didn't get any response. So, your guess is as good as mine.

How do I search for a specific person's post in a specific time frame on here?

[HOORAY7 165]

4 hours ago, LucyDolly said:

What app are you using ?

yes Android app, USCIS app

[Geo_nerd82 253]

1 hour ago, kannan said:

here is my earlier message. the same person has updated it to 10/14 now. so, it's either that they were told or got notification that it got approved on 10/2, but got the physical letter on 10/14, or they are just messing with us

Okay, nm, thanks!

[bcoakley06 280]

33 minutes ago, Hey Jude said:

Hang in there pal, I hoping this week or next. Keep the faith! If we get it by the end of October, we still have a shot at a Christmas wedding!

What we are hoping for. Ty 2 weeks would bot be bad

[bcoakley06 280]

32 minutes ago, K1VisaApplicant05 said:

Bets, bets, place your bets! How many May NOA2 will USCIS approve this week?!?!

My bet is 4 lol

[Murph4865 597]

13 minutes ago, bcoakley06 said:

My bet is 4 lol

Mine is 20 for whole week

[bcoakley06 280]

11 minutes ago, Murph4865 said:

Mine is 20 for whole week

Wow you have a lot of faith in them lol.

[Geo_nerd82 253]

1 hour ago, K1VisaApplicant05 said:

Bets, bets, place your bets! How many May NOA2 will USCIS approve this week?!?!

I'll be optimistic: I'll say 50!

[The Squirrel 1,318]

1 hour ago, K1VisaApplicant05 said:

Bets, bets, place your bets! How many May NOA2 will USCIS approve this week?!?!

 

I see total of 650 cases updated for the week, 

400 NOA2's

250 RFE's

 

   

 

[The Squirrel 1,318]

1 hour ago, Julie and Kerren said:

yes Android app, USCIS app

 

I looked at Android apps, there is few of them

 

USCIS Case Status by Aries Software Studio

USCIS Case Status by Spinach Mobile

USCIS Case Tracker Pro by Husup!

USCIS Case Status by Roberto Martin

 

Would members be so kind to elaborate which is the best for daily updates, all the goodies we need?  

 

 

[smilei 381]

2 hours ago, Noonymoon said:

Hey guys...

 

I'm not good with technology. 

 

Yes,  my NOA2 just came.  So I have not been waiting a long time for my case number from NVC or anything like that. I was just wanted to get info on how to deal with the people at NVC when I do call in the near future. 

 

Thanks for your comments guys!!!! 

Hello! This aren't mine. If I'm not mistaken this was on April thread:

 

Here is what I did. Please feel free to absorb and apply as you see fit.

 

Step 1:  Obtaining Your Case Number

The average number of days it takes for a file to arrive at NVC after NOA2 is around 3 to 5 business days.  Begin calling on day 3.  The best time to get through is after 6pm (EST) on weeknights.  They remain staffed until 10pm (EST).  The number is (603)-334-0700.

If the first thing you hear is a voice, it will be a recording with a message that says there's a large call volume and then (eventually) hangs up.  Continue to hang up and call again until the first thing you hear is a ring.

 

After this, you'll need to press two buttons:

1 for English or 2 for Spanish... and then 7 to ask a question.

 

Special Note:  When you first get into the loop, you can hit 1 (wait 1 second) and then 7 or 5 or - 2 no need to listen to the spiel in between numbers unless you have a burning desire to.

 

You could be on hold anywhere from a minute to an hour.  Hopefully the hour would be absolute worst case scenario- just don't plan to do this when you only have 5 minutes of time to spare!

 

When a CSR is ready to speak, you will hear their phone ring.  They will ask you for

your case number. The number to give them is the USCIS number that you have been monitoring for the past few months, it should begin with WAC2017...

 

When you tell them your number they will put it into their system query.  Likely, on your first call, they will say that your file is not there yet, and then tell you that it can take many weeks to arrive.  If your file isn't there, thank them and tell them cheerfully that you will call again tomorrow.  

 

The mail only runs once per day, so multiple calls in a single day will only irritate them.  Call after 6pm.  If your file has arrived at NVC that day, it will be there.  If not, then call the next day after 6pm.

 

When you give them your case file and they ask you for additional information, it means that your file has arrived!!!  You must then tell them the petitioner's full name (that's yours) and birthdate, and the beneficiary's full name

and birthdate.  This is their security check, so know this information before you call.

 

They will then tell you your Case File Number if it has been assigned. Sometimes it takes several days to have a case file assigned- sometimes it is assigned the same day.

 

Your case number will have a 3-letter Prefix relative to your Beneficiary's Embassy City, followed by 2017, and then two 3-digit numbers.

 

(Fun fact:  The last three numbers are what order the cases were assigned that day.   For example, if your last three digits are 029, you were the 29th case assigned that day.)

 

This number will stay with your file for the rest of this journey.  Write it down!

 

Step 2:  Checking your CEAC Status

After many calls to NVC and short eternities of horrible on-hold music (haha), you finally have your case file.  Enjoy the stroll from here on out, it can go by very quickly!!

 

You can now check your case status at: https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

Under Visa Application Type- Select Immigrant Visa

Under Immigrant Visa Case Number- type in you newly minted Case File Number.

 

Step 3:  The Last Steps

Now, you will have one of a few answers to you query.  At NVC, In Transit, Arrived, or Ready.  "Ready" is the magic word.  That means that not only is your case at the Embassy, but it is already entered into the system.  After paying your visa fee, you can submit your DS-160 and schedule your interview!!!

 

On many Embassy websites, you can download your packet 3 instructions and help your fiance prepare what is needed before the interview.  These are country-specific instructions.   For my fiance's country (Nigeria), the packet was on their website.  They also eventually emailed it to me, but I didn't wait for their email since I obtained it from their website.  This packet will give you instructions about the medical exam and the police report that is needed before the interview

 

[Noonymoon 28]

10 minutes ago, smilei said:

Hello! This aren't mine. If I'm not mistaken this was on April thread:

 

Here is what I did. Please feel free to absorb and apply as you see fit.

 

Step 1:  Obtaining Your Case Number

The average number of days it takes for a file to arrive at NVC after NOA2 is around 3 to 5 business days.  Begin calling on day 3.  The best time to get through is after 6pm (EST) on weeknights.  They remain staffed until 10pm (EST).  The number is (603)-334-0700.

If the first thing you hear is a voice, it will be a recording with a message that says there's a large call volume and then (eventually) hangs up.  Continue to hang up and call again until the first thing you hear is a ring.

 

After this, you'll need to press two buttons:

1 for English or 2 for Spanish... and then 7 to ask a question.

 

Special Note:  When you first get into the loop, you can hit 1 (wait 1 second) and then 7 or 5 or - 2 no need to listen to the spiel in between numbers unless you have a burning desire to.

 

You could be on hold anywhere from a minute to an hour.  Hopefully the hour would be absolute worst case scenario- just don't plan to do this when you only have 5 minutes of time to spare!

 

When a CSR is ready to speak, you will hear their phone ring.  They will ask you for

your case number. The number to give them is the USCIS number that you have been monitoring for the past few months, it should begin with WAC2017...

 

When you tell them your number they will put it into their system query.  Likely, on your first call, they will say that your file is not there yet, and then tell you that it can take many weeks to arrive.  If your file isn't there, thank them and tell them cheerfully that you will call again tomorrow.  

 

The mail only runs once per day, so multiple calls in a single day will only irritate them.  Call after 6pm.  If your file has arrived at NVC that day, it will be there.  If not, then call the next day after 6pm.

 

When you give them your case file and they ask you for additional information, it means that your file has arrived!!!  You must then tell them the petitioner's full name (that's yours) and birthdate, and the beneficiary's full name

and birthdate.  This is their security check, so know this information before you call.

 

They will then tell you your Case File Number if it has been assigned. Sometimes it takes several days to have a case file assigned- sometimes it is assigned the same day.

 

Your case number will have a 3-letter Prefix relative to your Beneficiary's Embassy City, followed by 2017, and then two 3-digit numbers.

 

(Fun fact:  The last three numbers are what order the cases were assigned that day.   For example, if your last three digits are 029, you were the 29th case assigned that day.)

 

This number will stay with your file for the rest of this journey.  Write it down!

 

Step 2:  Checking your CEAC Status

After many calls to NVC and short eternities of horrible on-hold music (haha), you finally have your case file.  Enjoy the stroll from here on out, it can go by very quickly!!

 

You can now check your case status at: https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

Under Visa Application Type- Select Immigrant Visa

Under Immigrant Visa Case Number- type in you newly minted Case File Number.

 

Step 3:  The Last Steps

Now, you will have one of a few answers to you query.  At NVC, In Transit, Arrived, or Ready.  "Ready" is the magic word.  That means that not only is your case at the Embassy, but it is already entered into the system.  After paying your visa fee, you can submit your DS-160 and schedule your interview!!!

 

On many Embassy websites, you can download your packet 3 instructions and help your fiance prepare what is needed before the interview.  These are country-specific instructions.   For my fiance's country (Nigeria), the packet was on their website.  They also eventually emailed it to me, but I didn't wait for their email since I obtained it from their website.  This packet will give you instructions about the medical exam and the police report that is needed before the interview

 

Really detailed. Thanks a lot! 😀

[LabOz 915]

4 hours ago, Geo_nerd82 said:

Maybe send a private message and see if they respond? 

I did that already. Possible Troll LOL

Or maybe Hola and Amigo are royalty now.