July 2017 I-129F Filers

[Kaetaa 33]

Just now, CaptainAmerica said:

Wow. This is appalling. There's nothing to even recognise that they are now working far beyond an expected or reasonably fair processing period.

 

If I may ask, what reasoning did you provide for expediting? I'm curious if they're even being hard-lined on loss of in

 

They have made us lose a considerable amount of money... she quit her job earlier because  she thought she would be here soon, and we have moved places thinking we only had a month or 2 left. But fiancee is abused by her family physically and mentally in her home country, and the police consider stuff like that a "family matter" so they don't do anything to help her.

 

My representative asked for an expedite on humanitarian reasons, and we provided pictures (of bruises etc.), written statement, amongst other things. Still just a flat denied.

[John & Rose 7,239]

14 minutes ago, Kaetaa said:

 

They have made us lose a considerable amount of money... she quit her job earlier because  she thought she would be here soon, and we have moved places thinking we only had a month or 2 left. But fiancee is abused by her family physically and mentally in her home country, and the police consider stuff like that a "family matter" so they don't do anything to help her.

 

My representative asked for an expedite on humanitarian reasons, and we provided pictures (of bruises etc.), written statement, amongst other things. Still just a flat denied.

With all due respect, they did not cause you to lose money.  You acted without having the proper information.  The first thing I was told on this site, even when the timeline was at 3 months, was that you NEVER plan anything until you have VOH.  There are so many places to get delayed.  I have seen people lose thousands on deposits for weddings and airline tickets.  It is sad.

 

I feel sorry for her and understand your desire for an expedite.  Unfortunately, humanitarian reason only play during large natural disasters.  Even Puerto Rico had denials.  Active military deployment and natural disasters are the most common approved expedites.  Family matters are family matters and that would generally not even get a second look.

 

I pray that all works out for both of you quickly.  I wish you the very best.

[trames87 227]

2 hours ago, Kaetaa said:

Our expedite was denied. Here is the letter that they sent our representative.

 

Stay strong, everyone.

 

Ha. Except we all know they aren't adjudicated in date receipt order. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to their method.

[BVGApeach 288]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Even Puerto Rico had denials.

Just out of curiosity, why does someone in PR need a K1 to come to America? 

[John & Rose 7,239]

7 minutes ago, BVGApeach said:

Just out of curiosity, why does someone in PR need a K1 to come to America? 

It was the citizen of a third party nation living and working in PR.  They tried an expedite for humanitarian reasons and it was denied.  It makes no sense at all.  The last true humanitarian reason I've heard of was the earthquake in the Philippines in the 90s.  Even natural disasters are not common for expedites.  

[Sailormooon 268]

My receipt date is 31st of July on USCIS website but i obviously received the NOA1 (hard copy) on the 2nd of august.. does this make me a july or aug filer?

[jayjay02 124]

1 minute ago, Tea_pgtips said:

My receipt date is 31st of July on USCIS website but i obviously received the NOA1 (hard copy) on the 2nd of august.. does this make me a july or aug filer?

July 31st Noa1.

[321silver 8]

Just got our case number from NVC today 01/08/18 

 

NOA1 06/01/2017

NOA2 11/14/2017

NVC receive and case number 01/8/2018

[Chicagoseal 373]

11 hours ago, John & Rose said:

It is now day 216 and my petition has not even been assigned yet.  Please stay positive but realize that this is not a quick process.  There are still a handful of May filers in day 230 to 240.  There are 120 virgins waiting on my date.  

 

You’ll have your NOA2 within a week.

[John & Rose 7,239]

49 minutes ago, Chicagoseal said:

You’ll have your NOA2 within a week.

Thank you. I really hope so. Rose and I talked about timelines again and I really don’t see us together before late May. I think I will have to plan another short trip and not be there for the interview or to bring them home. 

[blenheim 243]

3 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Thank you. I really hope so. Rose and I talked about timelines again and I really don’t see us together before late May. I think I will have to plan another short trip and not be there for the interview or to bring them home. 

I think about your case every time I login here and wish so much for you to get your arrival as soon as possible. Hoping it's in mail right now 

[Faisal1 235]

4 hours ago, Tea_pgtips said:

My receipt date is 31st of July on USCIS website but i obviously received the NOA1 (hard copy) on the 2nd of august.. does this make me a july or aug filer?

My notice date is 6 july but they received case on 3rd july .. so

[Justmel 273]

Reading some people's stories on VJ about how they met a girl or guy for a week , got engaged, apply for k1 and don't even sound in love..   whyyy?! It makes me mad that these petitions could be before mine , slowing me down. I don't know if VJ is helpful or making this feel worse.

[Dave and Kate 154]

I'm almost at day 190...

Cases are now being approved at around day 205... so hoping to hear something from USCIS in 3 weeks.

 

One thing I can tell those who haven't filed yet though... FORGET ABOUT K1 VISA

Marry your fiancé/e NOW and file for CR Visa... you'll save time and lots of cash.

 

Many here are hoping that the process will speed up again like before when NO2s were being received at 110 days or less.. however, that is NOT going to happen...if anything, it will get even worse for the next 8 years...

 

Not trying to be a downer either but

July Filers... this is not our WEEK, let alone our month... USCIS is not going to touch July until maybe the last 2, 3 days of January.

 

One thing that has helped me during this long process is to shift my focus... less on the process and more on my fiancee and me... i'm working hard to get rid of my man boobs before my fiancee comes... so THANK YOU USCIS

[BVGApeach 288]

1 hour ago, Dave and Kate said:

One thing I can tell those who haven't filed yet though... FORGET ABOUT K1 VISA

Marry your fiancé/e NOW and file for CR Visa... you'll save time and lots of cash.

OMG yes - I so wish we had done this instead. Then my FI could work as soon as we got to the States. Now we'll have months of waiting for that after we arrive.