I-129F May 2017 Filers

[heartinKorea 175]

49 minutes ago, Meech said:

Sadly we do live in a world where money is valued more than family, as you can see...Even if a USC has the right to call they apparently don't get to the treated well either..I've said it before but I'd be able to deal with the waiting better if they were more transparent. 

Yeah I'm the USC and I can tell you that they don't view this as my right, even though it 100% is and should be. I'm sure that they hide behind reasons of "national security" in terms of keeping us in the dark, but there's no reason for this IMO. For instance even if they were more transparent about why it's taking more time between the NOA2 and NVC received, I would feel some comfort in that. 

[heartinKorea 175]

@Shoegum can you add the google spreadsheet to your signature? We only have 9 members who've filled it out, but I'm pretty sure there's more members of our thread who are waiting for their petition to reach NVC.

[Naes 12,205]

Hey everyone!

 

I am here with the weeklies of this week!

 

A really Important thing that everyone should know.

The numbers are not low, they are just spread to 3 different months at once.

 

I am going to do a overall analysis tomorrow (I don't know why but I was too sleepy this whole day)

And show you how actually the numbers are still wayyyyyy better than what we thinks is happening..

 

Add around a 10 to these numbers 

(when an rfe changes its status I only count the latest status... and yes yes I just realized I was doing it all the time...

So if I look too much in the past and an rfe for example became approved it looks like they touched less than they actually did.)

 

 

Weekly Overall

 

	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Total
2017/11/27	15	79	33					127
2017/11/28	39	157	33	2				231
2017/11/29	27	119	39		1			186
2017/11/30	12	47	49	2		2		112
2017/12/1	20	66	62				2	150
Total	113	468	216	4	1	2	2	806

 

 

Monthly Overall

 

	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Total
Approved	1865	1840	210	10	10	3		3938
Virgins	833	1123	3203	3293	3555	3218	3816	19041
Touched	629	1145	246	81	86	74	59	2320
Excluded	630	460	382	412	424	303	267	2878
Total	3957	4568	4041	3796	4075	3598	4142	28177

[IshTre 288]

11 minutes ago, Naes said:

Hey everyone!

 

I am here with the weeklies of this week!

 

A really Important thing that everyone should know.

The numbers are not low, they are just spread to 3 different months at once.

 

I am going to do a overall analysis tomorrow (I don't know why but I was too sleepy this whole day)

And show you how actually the numbers are still wayyyyyy better than what we thinks is happening..

 

Add around a 10 to these numbers 

(when an rfe changes its status I only count the latest status... and yes yes I just realized I was doing it all the time...

So if I look too much in the past and an rfe for example became approved it looks like they touched less than they actually did.)

 

 

Weekly Overall

 

	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Total
2017/11/27	15	79	33					127
2017/11/28	39	157	33	2				231
2017/11/29	27	119	39		1			186
2017/11/30	12	47	49	2		2		112
2017/12/1	20	66	62				2	150
Total	113	468	216	4	1	2	2	806

 

 

Monthly Overall

 

	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Total
Approved	1865	1840	210	10	10	3		3938
Virgins	833	1123	3203	3293	3555	3218	3816	19041
Touched	629	1145	246	81	86	74	59	2320
Excluded	630	460	382	412	424	303	267	2878
Total	3957	4568	4041	3796	4075	3598	4142	28177

Thanks---your work has been so helpful. They are definitely making progress---just seems like they aren't when it's your own case they don't touch or approve. For the May filers out there whose cases remain untouched--I really hope USCIS gets through the bulk of them this upcoming week. The delay on them has been brutal. It's insane that they still have that many April cases left un-touched. Get some much needed rest.

[JayMar2019 2,741]

Another week gone with no NOA2. Thought that this was the week just like the weeks before and no NOA2. Trying to fight being sad and depressed but I can't. 

 

Looking at the calendar and just did the calculations. IF I get the NOA2 this week, with the NVC now also being in a backlog and it taking 6 weeks to get a case number, my fiance won't get an interview scheduled until FEBRUARY....FREAKING FEBRUARY!!! That will make this 9 whole months from beginning to end!!!! Only 3 months shy of a year, but again that's IF I get the NOA2 this week!!!! For every week that passes is a week taken away!!!

 

As I type this, the tears fall down my face and I keep saying to myself, "I should have did the spousal visa like we originally planned to do".

 

My family and friends look at me like I'm crazy to go through something like this. I fight against them trying to prove that he isn't the stereotype that others have built up in society.  But the US government makes it damn hard to fight those stigmas. They raised the fee and the process takes longer. My tax paying money is paying for tier 1 and tier 2 to get paid to do nothing because they have a pointless job! But yet the CSC and NVC are understaffed with ill-experienced employees. Again, my tax money going to waste!!!

 

Next Friday will be my 200th day and in my heart I feel I will lose another week with no approval!!! 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2017 by Trinab80

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16 hours ago, alik said:

Aaaaaaaappppproooooved!!!!!!!

Hooray!!!! 

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Congratulations!!!

[IshTre 288]

33 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

Another week gone with no NOA2. Thought that this was the week just like the weeks before and no NOA2. Trying to fight being sad and depressed but I can't. 

 

Looking at the calendar and just did the calculations. IF I get the NOA2 this week, with the NVC now also being in a backlog and it taking 6 weeks to get a case number, my fiance won't get an interview scheduled until FEBRUARY....FREAKING FEBRUARY!!! That will make this 9 whole months from beginning to end!!!! Only 3 months shy of a year, but again that's IF I get the NOA2 this week!!!! For every week that passes is a week taken away!!!

 

As I type this, the tears fall down my face and I keep saying to myself, "I should have did the spousal visa like we originally planned to do".

 

My family and friends look at me like I'm crazy to go through something like this. I fight against them trying to prove that he isn't the stereotype that others have built up in society.  But the US government makes it damn hard to fight those stigmas. They raised the fee and the process takes longer. My tax paying money is paying for tier 1 and tier 2 to get paid to do nothing because they have a pointless job! But yet the CSC and NVC are understaffed with ill-experienced employees. Again, my tax money going to waste!!!

 

Next Friday will be my 200th day and in my heart I feel I will lose another week with no approval!!! 

 

 

I pray for you guys every day.  This process seems cruel. Your family and friends do not understand your love. But your love has no physical boundaries. As hard as this is--- all of this waiting (and agony) just serves as a true testament to the strength of your relationship and the bond  you two share.  When he is here with you and you exchange vows in front of  friends and family -- none of this will matter.. I completely agree with everything you have written. The stereotypes built up are infuriating. There is a light at this seemingly never ending tunnel. That light is you spending your life with your best friend. Despite how burdensome and painful this seems and despite the tears of sadness you shed today --please imagine the tears you will shed on your wedding day---tears of joy because you have made it through.  I pray that you get your approval next week. YOUR DAY IS COMING !!!

Edited December 2, 2017 by IshTre
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[SHIQUILO 213]

14 hours ago, InnocentLove said:

Finally Approved after 193 days! NOA 1 May 22nd! I'm in Haiti now,  and was able to share the good news right away.  I am so grateful to God! I pray for good news soon for everyone waiting! 

Congratulations!

[Meech 442]

34 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

Another week gone with no NOA2. Thought that this was the week just like the weeks before and no NOA2. Trying to fight being sad and depressed but I can't. 

 

Looking at the calendar and just did the calculations. IF I get the NOA2 this week, with the NVC now also being in a backlog and it taking 6 weeks to get a case number, my fiance won't get an interview scheduled until FEBRUARY....FREAKING FEBRUARY!!! That will make this 9 whole months from beginning to end!!!! Only 3 months shy of a year, but again that's IF I get the NOA2 this week!!!! For every week that passes is a week taken away!!!

 

As I type this, the tears fall down my face and I keep saying to myself, "I should have did the spousal visa like we originally planned to do".

 

My family and friends look at me like I'm crazy to go through something like this. I fight against them trying to prove that he isn't the stereotype that others have built up in society.  But the US government makes it damn hard to fight those stigmas. They raised the fee and the process takes longer. My tax paying money is paying for tier 1 and tier 2 to get paid to do nothing because they have a pointless job! But yet the CSC and NVC are understaffed with ill-experienced employees. Again, my tax money going to waste!!!

 

Next Friday will be my 200th day and in my heart I feel I will lose another week with no approval!!! 

 

 

It does feel like we were tricked sometimes when it comes to the processing times now..However there's nothing to be done about it now and I believe your time will come soon too!

It's really hard to be positive about this right now and I can tell you you're not the only one because most of us that haven't been approved feel something similar. This can't compare to what you're gonna feel once you're approved and together with your partner though! I'm sure by then it'll be behind you! 

As for the judgement from family and friends...It might seem bad but they'll have nothing to tell you once you guys are together, so just keep thinking about that! 

I really hope you get approved soon!

[smilei 381]

1 hour ago, Trinab80 said:

Another week gone with no NOA2. Thought that this was the week just like the weeks before and no NOA2. Trying to fight being sad and depressed but I can't. 

 

Looking at the calendar and just did the calculations. IF I get the NOA2 this week, with the NVC now also being in a backlog and it taking 6 weeks to get a case number, my fiance won't get an interview scheduled until FEBRUARY....FREAKING FEBRUARY!!! That will make this 9 whole months from beginning to end!!!! Only 3 months shy of a year, but again that's IF I get the NOA2 this week!!!! For every week that passes is a week taken away!!!

 

As I type this, the tears fall down my face and I keep saying to myself, "I should have did the spousal visa like we originally planned to do".

 

My family and friends look at me like I'm crazy to go through something like this. I fight against them trying to prove that he isn't the stereotype that others have built up in society.  But the US government makes it damn hard to fight those stigmas. They raised the fee and the process takes longer. My tax paying money is paying for tier 1 and tier 2 to get paid to do nothing because they have a pointless job! But yet the CSC and NVC are understaffed with ill-experienced employees. Again, my tax money going to waste!!!

 

Next Friday will be my 200th day and in my heart I feel I will lose another week with no approval!!! 

 

 

Hun, I'm so sorry about this! Even when I'm not here as often as before due to wedding preparations, my prayers are with you. 

[plyn1209 149]

3 hours ago, Trinab80 said:

Another week gone with no NOA2. Thought that this was the week just like the weeks before and no NOA2. Trying to fight being sad and depressed but I can't. 

 

Looking at the calendar and just did the calculations. IF I get the NOA2 this week, with the NVC now also being in a backlog and it taking 6 weeks to get a case number, my fiance won't get an interview scheduled until FEBRUARY....FREAKING FEBRUARY!!! That will make this 9 whole months from beginning to end!!!! Only 3 months shy of a year, but again that's IF I get the NOA2 this week!!!! For every week that passes is a week taken away!!!

 

As I type this, the tears fall down my face and I keep saying to myself, "I should have did the spousal visa like we originally planned to do".

 

My family and friends look at me like I'm crazy to go through something like this. I fight against them trying to prove that he isn't the stereotype that others have built up in society.  But the US government makes it damn hard to fight those stigmas. They raised the fee and the process takes longer. My tax paying money is paying for tier 1 and tier 2 to get paid to do nothing because they have a pointless job! But yet the CSC and NVC are understaffed with ill-experienced employees. Again, my tax money going to waste!!!

 

Next Friday will be my 200th day and in my heart I feel I will lose another week with no approval!!! 

 

 

Praying for your approval next week. No rfe you don't deserve another weeks of waiting. 

[alik 104]

5 hours ago, heartinKorea said:

@Shoegum can you add the google spreadsheet to your signature? We only have 9 members who've filled it out, but I'm pretty sure there's more members of our thread who are waiting for their petition to reach NVC.

I've added to the spreadsheet  formula that calculates number of days between current date and NOA2. Please replace the formula with the actual date once NVC has your case  

[heartinKorea 175]

3 minutes ago, alik said:

I've added to the spreadsheet  formula that calculates number of days between current date and NOA2. Please replace the formula with the actual date once NVC has your case  

I think there's an error in some of the formulas. Mine says 0 days, and a few other people's have errors as well. I checked, but don't see an error in the formula so that's strange. 

[heartinKorea 175]

4 hours ago, Trinab80 said:

Another week gone with no NOA2. Thought that this was the week just like the weeks before and no NOA2. Trying to fight being sad and depressed but I can't. 

 

Looking at the calendar and just did the calculations. IF I get the NOA2 this week, with the NVC now also being in a backlog and it taking 6 weeks to get a case number, my fiance won't get an interview scheduled until FEBRUARY....FREAKING FEBRUARY!!! That will make this 9 whole months from beginning to end!!!! Only 3 months shy of a year, but again that's IF I get the NOA2 this week!!!! For every week that passes is a week taken away!!!

 

As I type this, the tears fall down my face and I keep saying to myself, "I should have did the spousal visa like we originally planned to do".

 

My family and friends look at me like I'm crazy to go through something like this. I fight against them trying to prove that he isn't the stereotype that others have built up in society.  But the US government makes it damn hard to fight those stigmas. They raised the fee and the process takes longer. My tax paying money is paying for tier 1 and tier 2 to get paid to do nothing because they have a pointless job! But yet the CSC and NVC are understaffed with ill-experienced employees. Again, my tax money going to waste!!!

 

Next Friday will be my 200th day and in my heart I feel I will lose another week with no approval!!! 

 

 

I'm so sorry this is taking so long for you... honestly I know this would make it more unfair in a lot of ways, but I wish there was an option to pay more to expedite the visa, like they have for other visa types... I'm not sure but if the fee was high enough, maybe they would actually have enough money to hire extra staff and then everyones process would be faster than this. 200 days is ridiculous I'm so sorry. 

 

I got my NOA2 a month ago, and the soonest we can interview is also February due to backlogs at the US embassy in Seoul. So I understand how infuriating this whole process is. We will have waited 9 months total as well, and could still need to wait more if NVC doesn't hurry up and/or interview appointments become less available in Seoul. Praying for us both!! I really hope next week is your week. 

 

Have you tried contacting your congressman/calling and speaking with a tier 2? Your timeline does seem to be behind others... I can't say for sure, but around a month ago when many other people on or around my same NOA1 date were being approved, I did reach a tier 2 officer and complained. She did give me a standard response that it was "within normal processing time" and that it "could take up to 6 more weeks for approval"; however, I was approved 2 days later. A lot of people have similar stories like that... idk anymore since the tier 2 officer I talked to yesterday was really unhelpful and rude, but if I were you I'd contact both your congressman and tier 2 to push them to get your NOA2 out. 

[alik 104]

17 minutes ago, heartinKorea said:

I think there's an error in some of the formulas. Mine says 0 days, and a few other people's have errors as well. I checked, but don't see an error in the formula so that's strange. 

You are right, there is a problem somewhere.... I'lll take another look