July 2017 I-129F Filers

[John & Rose 7,239]

We are still waiting but it truly is a little comforting knowing that there are other June 6 filers who are also in the same boat.  I guess art is better not to be alone on the island.  I'll bring the rum!

 

I know we will get through this.  My heart now is with the May filers because their wait is unnecessary and ridiculous and all those who have waited and are scheduled for interviews this week.  I hope that isn't anyone here.  Things are so strange right now and while it seems like the world, or at least the US Government, is against us.  None of these slowdowns are a personal attack.  Every petition will be answered.  There are good people working at USCIS and we are all caught up in this political game.  

 

Hold your loved one close.  Talk about your feelings.  Understand each other's frustrations.  Be there with love and support.  We will all get through this.  My prayers are that filers starting in July have a much easier or more predictable experience.  I hope that May and June will have taught USCIS something about re-prioritizing and things get back on track and possible move better because of this.  I hope that January and February filers start seeing the 3 to 5 month approval timelines again.

 

Lets also hope that this shutdown is short so all of us can have one less thing to worry about.

[John & Rose 7,239]

4 minutes ago, colin57 said:

I have read a lot of these threads, I just don't like uncertainty, and  I am a bit (well, maybe a lot) of a control freak, it comes from running  business for too many years, so when I am not in control of a situation I don't like it!   

I hear you.  There is a feeling of free falling.  There is nothing we can do and at times everything seems out of control.  While we cant control our process situation, we can control our personal situation.  Let this uncertainty on one side build a stronger loving relationship on the other.

[Naes 12,205]

27 minutes ago, colin57 said:

I have read a lot of these threads, I just don't like uncertainty, and  I am a bit (well, maybe a lot) of a control freak, it comes from running  business for too many years, so when I am not in control of a situation I don't like it!   

I totally understand that. I'm a control freak myself, and probably that's why I'm researching myself and not going with uncertain information. I don't like the situation and not exactly knowing what is going to happen. But past data is promising at the moment and I just refuse to go all "everything will go doooownnn" and upset myself

[colin57 166]

13 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I hear you.  There is a feeling of free falling.  There is nothing we can do and at times everything seems out of control.  While we cant control our process situation, we can control our personal situation.  Let this uncertainty on one side build a stronger loving relationship on the other.

Hi John I guess at 5.30 am you are chatting to rose, what a life we lead! I think it is the lack of communication from the USCIS that is the main problem, but that is Government bodies the world over I guess, if they could let everyone know of issues and genuine time lines it might be easier, waiting isn't to hard IF we knew how long the wait wold be, seeing the wait time getting longer and longer has been the killer for me. I can only imagine how the May People (and June to some degree) must have  felt seeing the wait going from under a 100 days to 200 +. If any one from  the USCIS is reading these time lines TALK TO US, PLEASE! put out a press statement or something explaining the problems you are having!       

[Little_Vixen 1,869]

Guys I need to let you know... I'm sitting here with my coffee and a tissue. I just love love LOVE waking up to all these approvals. It literally makes me tear up. It makes my heart sing everytime one of you gets their NOA2.

Keep up the good vibes people. I'm starting to believe Naes that positive energy creates more NOA2's. 

[EFGH2017 75]

July 11th approved on Jan 19!! Got the text update at 11:50 pm Friday night. After a full day of hitting refresh on the app and checking the case online when I wasn’t doing that! 🍻🎉🍻🎉

[colin57 166]

3 minutes ago, Naes said:

I totally understand that. I'm a control freak myself, and probably that's why I'm researching myself and not going with uncertain information. I don't like the situation and not exactly knowing what is going to happen. But past data is promising at the moment and I just refuse to go all "everything will go doooownnn" and upset myself

I aim to keep positive, however I feel as if I am getting  a cold or the flu and in the UK just now there is a nasty one going around putting people in hospital, more to worry about! 

The  weather is dull,  cold, dark and miserable with a fair bit of snow about, (we get a a raw damp cold where I live that gets in to your body, not like the dry cold in other countries) I also would like to visit Colleen at Easter however I have a lot going on and a lot of changes to make here getting ready for THE move later in the year and I am not sure if I can fit everything in. the things we do for love!

[Naes 12,205]

5 minutes ago, EFGH2017 said:

July 11th approved on Jan 19!! Got the text update at 11:50 pm Friday night. After a full day of hitting refresh on the app and checking the case online when I wasn’t doing that! 🍻🎉🍻🎉

Congrats!!!

 

@JSCGPV We will definitely need another scan!

[Justmel 273]

I thought I saw our number but then again I thought I saw our number yesterday and realized it was 1 number off.. but this time I checked the website and it was us We're approved!!!

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, colin57 said:

I aim to keep positive, however I feel as if I am getting  a cold or the flu and in the UK just now there is a nasty one going around putting people in hospital, more to worry about! 

The  weather is dull,  cold, dark and miserable with a fair bit of snow about, (we get a a raw damp cold where I live that gets in to your body, not like the dry cold in other countries) I also would like to visit Colleen at Easter however I have a lot going on and a lot of changes to make here getting ready for THE move later in the year and I am not sure if I can fit everything in. the things we do for love!

Hear hear!

 

Please don't get sick! We need all the positive support we get here! hehe seriously take care of yourself The flu is also here next isle in the workplace I started wearing a mask (yep Japan.)

 

Note: I throw away or sold almost everything but shoes... shoes are doing their 4rd round to US this spring...

[Naes 12,205]

2 minutes ago, Justmel said:

I thought I saw our number but then again I thought I saw our number yesterday and realized it was 1 number off.. but this time I checked the website and it was us We're approved!!!

Do I get to say I've told you so

 

Hehe Congratulations!! 

 

Today is a bliss..

[P&R2017 409]

Beautiful to see all the approvals!

CONGRATULATIONS! 🍾🎊🍾🎉

Question: 

Does USCIS works on our cases on saturday?

I found that 👇 On google and I was wondering if it's is only the call center...

"The USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) is expanding its hours to include Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Live agents will now be available at Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in each time zone. Call the NCSC toll-free at 1-800-375-5283. Feb 21, 2017"

[Naes 12,205]

6 minutes ago, P&R2017 said:

Beautiful to see all the approvals!

CONGRATULATIONS! 🍾🎊🍾🎉

Question: 

Does USCIS works on our cases on saturday?

I found that 👇 On google and I was wondering if it's is only the call center...

"The USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) is expanding its hours to include Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Live agents will now be available at Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in each time zone. Call the NCSC toll-free at 1-800-375-5283. Feb 21, 2017"

Only the call center, Unless someone overworks on a Saturday (we did have rare dates on a Saturday that got some activity)

[Justmel 273]

@Naes lol go ahead, I'm shaking and all flustered right now. I called my fiance to wake him up and tell him and he's like are you excited!! I'm like yes!! But now it's my turn to do stuff

[Naes 12,205]

DEAR JULY APPROVALS

 

Please don't for get to update your timelines.

 

Timeline estimates in vj works with those updates, so it is extremely appreciated if you can take the time and update it.

 

Also as your new wait to NVC begins, please input your data in the tracker

This wait is going down lately. 

 

I-129F NOA2 to NVC Receive Time Tracker - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k57PdywNRpUqytomJxMzz6_7DsMqpi52DgnaYt9FyC8/edit?usp=sharing