I-129f June 2017 filers (merged)

[MarksMate 227]

If K1 is taking longer now does that not mean the CR-1 is going to take even longer than 12 months? I know a couple in a ldr forum who are on month 14 waiting for CR-1 and its just Australia to US. 

[GarryAndMarie 147]

On 10/11/2017 at 2:24 PM, MarksMate said:

Well, on the bright side, 2 days till Hola and Amigo day! 

An exciting event! Especially when we see who is first to knock them out of the Number 1 position, followed by scrolling off the list completely 😁

[Larissa & Johnson 40]

10 hours ago, John & Rose said:

We estimate 60 to 75 days from NOA2 to VOH.  I think a little longer.  If the interview is around 50 to 60 days and another 10 for VOH, it adds up quickly.  I have seen interviews 45 days from NOA2 but that seems rare.

 

In my conservative estimation right now, mid November NOA2 means mid January interview.  From there you are pushing another 10 days to VOH and finally travel.  So late January early February POE.

 

The problem is that the estimates have pushed back far enough that I actually anticipate my June 6 NOA1 to be a December  NOA2.  I am at mid November now but it has dropped steadily and quickly (5 days in the last 4 days).  I anticipate a December NOA2 with February Interview and March VOH.  The wait looks even longer for July and more recent filers...

 

Eu estou ligeiramente distorcido devido ao estresse mental desta espera e meus números são conservadores, mas honestamente não espero que o meu NOA 6 de junho seja muito mais rápido que um NOA2 de dezembro. Adicione férias e desacelerações típicas e acredito que o POE em março ou abril é uma possibilidade séria. Então, 10 a 11 meses para nós e mais para os arquivadores de julho e novos é viável.  

 

CR1 é de 12 meses com o cartão verde e a capacidade de trabalhar imediatamente. O CR1 também tem um custo menor. Isso faz com que a opção CR1 se pareça boa para as pessoas que arquivam agora. 

I strongly  disagree, do not make sense! 

10 hours ago, John & Rose said:

We estimate 60 to 75 days from NOA2 to VOH.  I think a little longer.  If the interview is around 50 to 60 days and another 10 for VOH, it adds up quickly.  I have seen interviews 45 days from NOA2 but that seems rare.

 

In my conservative estimation right now, mid November NOA2 means mid January interview.  From there you are pushing another 10 days to VOH and finally travel.  So late January early February POE.

 

The problem is that the estimates have pushed back far enough that I actually anticipate my June 6 NOA1 to be a December  NOA2.  I am at mid November now but it has dropped steadily and quickly (5 days in the last 4 days).  I anticipate a December NOA2 with February Interview and March VOH.  The wait looks even longer for July and more recent filers...

 

Eu estou ligeiramente distorcido devido ao estresse mental desta espera e meus números são conservadores, mas honestamente não espero que o meu NOA 6 de junho seja muito mais rápido que um NOA2 de dezembro. Adicione férias e desacelerações típicas e acredito que o POE em março ou abril é uma possibilidade séria. Então, 10 a 11 meses para nós e mais para os arquivadores de julho e novos é viável.  

 

CR1 é de 12 meses com o cartão verde e a capacidade de trabalhar imediatamente. O CR1 também tem um custo menor. Isso faz com que a opção CR1 se pareça boa para as pessoas que arquivam agora. 

I strongly  disagree, do not make sense! 

[Larissa & Johnson 40]

I will contact the congressman when my case have 150 days

[John & Rose 7,239]

5 hours ago, amorrealbrazilusa said:

I will contact the congressman when my case have 150 days

I wish you luck. All I did was state the facts. I hope it is quicker but considering the February and March filers still waiting and the very few May filers with NOA2s, I will stick with my estimates while hoping things get better. 

[Emeryx 38]

I lurk everyday on here but i'd just like to say all you guys are so awesome and very very helpful!! the information you all provide to others and to the lurkers (like myself) here is just so great and even though our NOA2 dates are getting pushed back you all still bring positive vibes to myself and no doubt to everyone else!

 

So thank you to all of you! you and your information is always appreciated 

[John & Rose 7,239]

22 minutes ago, Emeryx said:

I lurk everyday on here but i'd just like to say all you guys are so awesome and very very helpful!! the information you all provide to others and to the lurkers (like myself) here is just so great and even though our NOA2 dates are getting pushed back you all still bring positive vibes to myself and no doubt to everyone else!

 

So thank you to all of you! you and your information is always appreciated 

It can be a challenging wait but it is what it is.  The important thing is that there is love waiting for us at the end of this journey.

[John & Rose 7,239]

7 hours ago, amorrealbrazilusa said:

I will contact the congressman when my case have 150 days

I am wondering.  How do you see the timeline working out?  I accept that you strongly disagree and you dont think my timeline makes sense.  I would love to hear your opinion.  I am always willing to learn.

[John & Rose 7,239]

16 hours ago, MarksMate said:

If K1 is taking longer now does that not mean the CR-1 is going to take even longer than 12 months? I know a couple in a ldr forum who are on month 14 waiting for CR-1 and its just Australia to US. 

If you look at the trends, the CR1s are actually trending quicker depending on office.  Looks like NOA1 to NOA2 is 176 days for CR1 and trending quicker.  Right now NOA1 to NOA2 for K1 is 154 days and trending longer.

Edited October 13, 2017 by John & Rose

[John & Rose 7,239]

I just saw a post in the Philippines forum that the US Embassy has 8 Holidays through the end of the year.  Interviews may be tough to get.  The Embassy staff there has 26 Holidays a year!!!!

 

I'll stick with my timeline estimates for now.  I really hope someone proves me wrong!

 

 

Edited October 13, 2017 by John & Rose

[Hadassah123 523]

39 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I just saw a post in the Philippines forum that the US Embassy has 8 Holidays through the end of the year.  Interviews may be tough to get.  The Embassy staff there has 26 Holidays a year!!!!

 

I'll stick with my timeline estimates for now.  I really hope someone proves me wrong!

 

 

I hope the same, cause I have the same gut feeling that it'll only slow down more and more with the holidays approaching. That even on normal working days, there will be less people in the office because of taking leave for the holidays or whatever.

 

I'm praying every day for another crunch of numbers..... Good morning to another USCIS working day today!

[DandY 134]

8 hours ago, amorrealbrazilusa said:

I strongly  disagree, do not make sense! 

What does not make sense? USCIS says its processing time is 5-6 months, so they consider anything less than that "normal". Yes it has been 2-3 months for years, but they say 5-6 so they can take that long.

 

NVC claims 30-45 days for processing. Again, it usually does not take that long, but that is their "target"

 

The USCIS page now claims processing as of March 1--that is 226 days ago! they are not shy about claiming long timelines (yes, we are running 160 days or so now, but my point is, long processing times are not something they are hiding!).

 

So I don't get what you are disagreeing with and what does not make sense. Processing times have been getting longer every week for over 2 months. There is no evidence to suggest that will change soon.

[John & Rose 7,239]

3 minutes ago, DandY said:

What does not make sense? USCIS says its processing time is 5-6 months, so they consider anything less than that "normal". Yes it has been 2-3 months for years, but they say 5-6 so they can take that long.

 

NVC claims 30-45 days for processing. Again, it usually does not take that long, but that is their "target"

 

The USCIS page now claims processing as of March 1--that is 226 days ago! they are not shy about claiming long timelines (yes, we are running 160 days or so now, but my point is, long processing times are not something they are hiding!).

 

So I don't get what you are disagreeing with and what does not make sense. Processing times have been getting longer every week for over 2 months. There is no evidence to suggest that will change soon.

I strongly agree.  That does make sense!!! LOL

[MarksMate 227]

Will that many holidays only affect the phillipines applications? Everything in New Zealand shuts down for 2 weeks at xmas and new year so that might slow us down here too.

[John & Rose 7,239]

3 minutes ago, MarksMate said:

Will that many holidays only affect the phillipines applications? Everything in New Zealand shuts down for 2 weeks at xmas and new year so that might slow us down here too.

That is from the Manila US Embassy’s website. I assume each embassy and consulate has their own. Some of the holidays in my list were Filipino holidays. Check on the New Zealand Embassy’s site for their days off.