August 2017 I-129F Filers

[Mario B 15]

Hello all, I received the NOA1 on August 17 and still waiting for NOA2 just like everyone else. Cannot say enough how frustrating this is. My fiance is in Egypt and I haven't seen here since we got engaged back in July of 2017. We have set our wedding date for July 22, 2018 thinking it would be plenty of time to get everything processed and approved. Does anyone have any valuable information on how long things currently take at NVC then at the consulate of Egypt? We are contemplating pushing our wedding date back.  

[BureaucracySucks 18]

First post, but we have a NOA1 dated August 1st, 2017 for Brazil. so I assume ours will be 1st in the queue for August 2017 filers. We'll keep you updated. 

 

Apparently, they're still working on June 2017, but some July 2017 filers have now received their NOA2. 

[shalyn 48]

I haven't seen any July filers go thru on the uscis app 😢

[BureaucracySucks 18]

About 13 or so filers from July have gone through....most some were not expedited I believe. Take a look at the WAC applications 

 

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ZZe1PIntq9hpPMcqqEa2hSMfOLbpzeZFrYw7wIR_Rw/edit?usp=sharing

 

Edited January 11, 2018 by BureaucracySucks
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[Mario B 15]

Where do you guys see what USCIS is currently processing and the expected date for NOA2?

[Jessica arizo 0]

August group

[LizAndJayce 21]

Just now, Mario B said:

Hello all, I received the NOA1 on August 17 and still waiting for NOA2 just like everyone else. Cannot say enough how frustrating this is. My fiance is in Egypt and I haven't seen here since we got engaged back in July of 2017. We have set our wedding date for July 22, 2018 thinking it would be plenty of time to get everything processed and approved. Does anyone have any valuable information on how long things currently take at NVC then at the consulate of Egypt? We are contemplating pushing our wedding date back.  

Our wedding date is set for July 22nd as well because it will be our second anniversary then...what a lovely coincidence!  We are an August 31st filer so really wishing us all lots of patience and luck...and not having to move the planned wedding date!

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

13 minutes ago, LizAndJayce said:

Our wedding date is set for July 22nd as well because it will be our second anniversary then...what a lovely coincidence!  We are an August 31st filer so really wishing us all lots of patience and luck...and not having to move the planned wedding date!

I cross all my fingers that you it will be fine for July 22!

 

what a nice date to pick if that's your anniversary also good luck

[Mario B 15]

4 hours ago, LizAndJayce said:

Our wedding date is set for July 22nd as well because it will be our second anniversary then...what a lovely coincidence!  We are an August 31st filer so really wishing us all lots of patience and luck...and not having to move the planned wedding date!

 

That's awesome  it IS a great wedding date. I really hope that neither one of us has to change it. 

[turkishdelight 185]

23 hours ago, CaptainAmerica said:

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm thinking the same too. 

 

I'm on Day 154 and I was all set to be chasing up USCIS by day 160... Now even day 180 won't warrant any response from them. It's intolerable to think about. Given that on original submission, NOA2 would've been at the end of December I was always (well, until December itself) expecting approval at the end of December/mid-January. Which would mean I could possibly have POE during March. Now I can't even expect NOA2 until early March itself. It's causing  me so much strain and pressure to think about, and how unfair it all is. It's horrible feeling powerless and having very little room to officially complain. All we can do is keep hoping this process speeds up, especially at the USCIS to NVC stage as that part is horrific right now. 

Even though I'm sad to have moved my wedding date, it's honestly a huge relief/weight off our shoulders! One other thing I did that helped me feel better was writing to my Congresswomen and representative. I actually got a response from one Congresswoman yesterday, so I don't feel so helpless!

[turkishdelight 185]

5 hours ago, LizAndJayce said:

Our wedding date is set for July 22nd as well because it will be our second anniversary then...what a lovely coincidence!  We are an August 31st filer so really wishing us all lots of patience and luck...and not having to move the planned wedding date!

You are more brave than me! I just moved our wedding date from July 28 to Sept. 29 because I was getting too nervous. 

[turkishdelight 185]

20 hours ago, Mario B said:

Hello all, I received the NOA1 on August 17 and still waiting for NOA2 just like everyone else. Cannot say enough how frustrating this is. My fiance is in Egypt and I haven't seen here since we got engaged back in July of 2017. We have set our wedding date for July 22, 2018 thinking it would be plenty of time to get everything processed and approved. Does anyone have any valuable information on how long things currently take at NVC then at the consulate of Egypt? We are contemplating pushing our wedding date back.  

It's looking really dicey right now! From earlier discussions, it looks like a lot of us are thinking we'll get POE in late May or June. For me that was too close to July so I just moved my wedding to September. :/

[CaptainAmerica 115]

27 minutes ago, turkishdelight said:

Even though I'm sad to have moved my wedding date, it's honestly a huge relief/weight off our shoulders! One other thing I did that helped me feel better was writing to my Congresswomen and representative. I actually got a response from one Congresswoman yesterday, so I don't feel so helpless!

I'm considering doing the same (well, my fiance will need to!) in early February if NOA2 and NVC receipt dates aren't getting any healthier. What kind of response did you get?

[Jesus 54]

27 minutes ago, turkishdelight said:

It's looking really dicey right now! From earlier discussions, it looks like a lot of us are thinking we'll get POE in late May or June. For me that was too close to July so I just moved my wedding to September. :/

POE meaning when we have our visa in our hand correct and come to the states? 

[CSA 30]

Hello August Filers , does anyone have a link to the timelines of which the USCIS is currently processing? Eg June 10th etc, also is there a link to see the approval rates thus far? I'm really hoping for an NOA2 this month of February - August 24th NOA1. 

 

Thank you