August 2017 I-129F Filers

[geowrian 22,337]

16 minutes ago, Sam_O said:

It's you again, you answered my last question as well! You're our angel! I checked your timeline but didn't find details on how you transferred from Saudi Arabia (correct?) to Manilla. I'm assuming you did what you recommended we do - wait until it reaches the "wrong" embassy (Tanzania) and request a transfer from the "right" embassy? (Consulate in Cape Town)

Thanks! Correct. We waited until Riyadh got the case and then sent an email to Manila (their preferred method of contact) requesting the transfer. It took then a while (week or so?) to acknowledge the request, then a few days to get approval from Riyadh to start the transfer. Then it took about a week for Manila to get the case.

Note that the case number did not change after the transfer. This is normal.

[Sam_O 1]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Thanks! Correct. We waited until Riyadh got the case and then sent an email to Manila (their preferred method of contact) requesting the transfer. It took then a while (week or so?) to acknowledge the request, then a few days to get approval from Riyadh to start the transfer. Then it took about a week for Manila to get the case.

Note that the case number did not change after the transfer. This is normal.

Did you keep the same mailing address for the beneficiary? We will need to change that as well.

[geowrian 22,337]

Just now, Sam_O said:

Did you keep the same mailing address for the beneficiary? We will need to change that as well.

We didn't update it on the I-129F, but we just used the Philippines mailing address on the DS-160.

[NadiaK 47]

We are on day 145 waiting for NOA2. Our NOA1 came on Aug 22, so I'm happy to see that they've started July now! So tired of waiting, we just want to be together! 

[colin57 166]

19 hours ago, Sam_O said:

This guy is just trying to scare people into using his services... 

It's called advertising..... just like all commercials it plays on peoples insecurities.  

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

2 hours ago, NadiaK said:

We are on day 145 waiting for NOA2. Our NOA1 came on Aug 22, so I'm happy to see that they've started July now! So tired of waiting, we just want to be together! 

142 days here. This waiting game sucks really bad. I miss my Nick terribly but can't do anything. Geez! C'mon USCIS, give us some hope please! 

[Jesus 54]

After we received the NOA2 then we must call NVC correct? is there something that we must send to NVC? a form ? I am praying that everything will speed up. Do you guys think August filers we could have an interview by end of June?

[noraliz73 243]

3 hours ago, Jesus said:

After we received the NOA2 then we must call NVC correct? is there something that we must send to NVC? a form ? I am praying that everything will speed up. Do you guys think August filers we could have an interview by end of June?

After NOA2, you just sit and wait again.  It used to take 2 weeks for USCIS to send our petitions to NVC, now it can take up to 60 days.  I would start calling after not hearing anything for 4 weeks.  Following the May and June forums will give a guide as to what they are going thru.  There are also forums here just on NVC wait times.  Then, NVC sends it to your consulate.  That could take two weeks.  So, when you get NOA2, you have time to get your final stuff together print out the list of what you need for the Affidavit of Support and that other paperwork and the Embassy stuff.  You could do that now and just start collecting stuff except for the financial stuff that you need closer to the time.  As far as interview,  I think May is likelier than June, but I am trending toward the optimistic.  Either way, I’m not making wedding 🎩 plans that need a deposit!  I think 🤔 it’s going to be good, Jesus...

[ShawnJayden 32]

Hi Just wanted ti ask because we submitted our documents all originals. I am afraid we weren't able to have a copy of it even scan copy. Photos can be reprint but the application forms we dont have and the rest of the docs like boarding passes. Anyonce could share their thoughts pls thanks

[Naes 12,205]

11 minutes ago, ShawnJayden said:

Hi Just wanted ti ask because we submitted our documents all originals. I am afraid we weren't able to have a copy of it even scan copy. Photos can be reprint but the application forms we dont have and the rest of the docs like boarding passes. Anyonce could share their thoughts pls thanks

Ouch yes they won't give you any of those documents back. That's why it says to send copies and no originals. You didn't make a copy of all the documents you sent? 

[dmoonsluv 55]

August 24th here...... I need a miracle

[ChuAni 1,191]

On 1/10/2018 at 3:29 PM, Rami91 said:

Hey everyone, any aprrovals yet for I-129f filers??

 

On 1/10/2018 at 3:54 PM, TexasGuy0101 said:

Just checked and still not yet approved.

 

Hope you all start getting approved soon.

 

On 1/10/2018 at 4:01 PM, shalyn said:

160 days here, still nothing 😢 I just wish we would hear something before the half of a year mark.. (182 days)  uggh

 

You will start seeing Approvals by February (Next Month). 

 

Hang in there, Peep! You're almost at the Finish Line!👌

[Jesus 54]

6 hours ago, ChuAni said:

 

 

You will start seeing Approvals by February (Next Month). 

 

Hang in there, Peep! You're almost at the Finish Line!👌

For August??

[Kim & Zak 195]

21 minutes ago, Jesus said:

For August??

For early August filers, most likely.. They've started touching July cases, but I'd expect the most August movement in March. But maybe I'm just pessimistic

[shalyn 48]

10 minutes ago, kas634 said:

For early August filers, most likely.. They've started touching July cases, but I'd expect the most August movement in March. But maybe I'm just pessimistic

August 8th filer here, i honestly hope i can get a notice beginning of Feb .. ugh