I129f September 2017 filers

[Pajares 37]

Oh good, I found the right forum / topic to jump in.

 

I started the process to bring my lovely Angel to the US, mailing my I-194F on 9/11 to the USCIS lockbox and also sending a copy  to my fiancée in Manila.

 

I got my USCIS text message on 9/18 that it had been received and taken in for processing on 9/14.  My actual NOA1 letter arrived on 9/22.

 

Angel got her duplicate packet in Manila on 9/18 also.  $60+ to send the packet to her, then a PH postal fee of 112php on her end to retrieve it (fee of 100, VAT of 12).  That was the cheapest tracked courier rate I could find (thru USPS, partnering with FedEx).  Would enjoy hearing if others have found a better rate to send a document envelope to the Philippines.

 

We're prepared for a wait of course, eyes opened and benefiting from reading so much advice here :-)

 

A long journey begins with the first step, right?

 

 

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

Hello there,

we are september filers also. I am swiss and mu fiance is from georgia.

we got our noa1 about 2 weeks ago and hope now for the best. 

We both dream of spending Xmas together in our home, but seems very unrealistic.

but let’s still dream and see how long it will take.

 

did anyone get an update on the case status that does say something new/updated?

[VisaCode 72]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

I am not well versed when it comes to naming nomenclatures so I will reserve comment. But what I can tell you is that getting the NOA1 only states that USCIS has received your file. That's all it is. It doesn't mean your submission is error free or that FNU is in the wrong spot on your application.  At this point, I recommend that you sit back and wait till either a 221g arrives or you get a notification that you been given an approval a the NOA2 is on its way.

 

Read up on what happens when your file arrives at the TX lockbox. https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/directorates-and-program-offices/lockbox-intake/lockbox-intake-processing-tip-sheet  Scroll half way down the page for the intake procedures.

 

Thanks for the response. Yes, I'd seen that page. There is some processing that happens at intake because the file can be rejected if it's not filled out completely or fails to meet some other unspecified "business rules".

 

Ultimately, I was hoping someone could either chime in "we did it that way and were rejected" or "we were fine". But barring that, you're right, nothing to do but wait and see.

[Just-in-case18 160]

5 hours ago, Swissmiss82 said:

Hello there,

we are september filers also. I am swiss and mu fiance is from georgia.

we got our noa1 about 2 weeks ago and hope now for the best. 

We both dream of spending Xmas together in our home, but seems very unrealistic.

but let’s still dream and see how long it will take.

 

did anyone get an update on the case status that does say something new/updated?

My fiancé and I are trying to be very optimistic and hoping for December but that doesn’t seem very likely ! Doesn’t hurt to hope though  

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

9 hours ago, Just-in-case18 said:

My fiancé and I are trying to be very optimistic and hoping for December but that doesn’t seem very likely ! Doesn’t hurt to hope though  

Yeah I know... but we can still hope

 

How do you guys plan on all the tasks on our to-do list? Such as quitting job (I have 1 month notification), apartment (3 months), etc? Doing it ahead so you can leave as soon as you get the visa, or...?

[Just-in-case18 160]

31 minutes ago, Swissmiss82 said:

Yeah I know... but we can still hope

 

How do you guys plan on all the tasks on our to-do list? Such as quitting job (I have 1 month notification), apartment (3 months), etc? Doing it ahead so you can leave as soon as you get the visa, or...?

Definitely can! 

 

Hes lucky enough to be staying with family until we receive the visa so the apartment isn’t an issue, in terms of the job once we have the medical and interview appointment scheduled he’s going to be giving his notice. 

[joe&jeany 11]

On ‎9‎/‎22‎/‎2017 at 3:33 PM, Grant PDX said:

Sep 7 NOA 1 here.  Grace is in the Philippines.  Hoping to connect with others in the Philippines on roughly the same schedule.  My fiancee is nervous to go to Manila alone for the medical and interview later so connecting with someone else going through at the same time would be great.

 

Good luck to everyone in your journeys!

What part of Philippines?   My fiancé is in Balamban and our NOA 1 was Sep 15.

[Vgoldin 2]

Hello everyone, I sent in my papers for my Ukrainian fiance on Monday. Hoping for the best and wishing everyone good luck!

[Lovelise26 51]

23 hours ago, Jeffreyyu said:

May filers now starting to get noa2 so its looking more an more like a 4months wait for us 

Praying we all get the 3-4 month process! 

[Lovelise26 51]

15 hours ago, Just-in-case18 said:

My fiancé and I are trying to be very optimistic and hoping for December but that doesn’t seem very likely ! Doesn’t hurt to hope though  

Hoping and praying for the same!  Although my fiancé  is in Iran, not sure how long that's going to delay us. Best of luck!

[Jeffreyyu 303]

40 minutes ago, Lovelise26 said:

Praying we all get the 3-4 month process! 

3 months would be very good. . Keep praying nothing beats prayer 

[AntoinetteB 165]

I received my NOA1 today via text and email moving on to the California processing center soooo excited now the wait begins wishing positive energy and love to all the couples may we all have our loves with us soon

[Cat&Charlie 43]

Hi everyone, this process is so stressfull! I wish everyone the best of luck. 

 

Here's our dates so far

Date package sent to USCIS: 08/30

Date check cashed: 09/08

NOA1: so far nothing 😩 

 

What is the max waiting time for NOA1?

[AntoinetteB 165]

5 minutes ago, Cat&Charlie said:

Hi everyone, this process is so stressfull! I wish everyone the best of luck. 

 

Here's our dates so far

Date package sent to USCIS: 08/30

Date check cashed: 09/08

NOA1: so far nothing 😩 

 

What is the max waiting time for NOA1?

every case is different i sent my package on 09/21 it made it on 09/25 and i received NOA1 today however my check wasnt cashed so i would think if they cashed your check you should be good did you submit a e-notification G-1145 if not i believe through the mail it could take 7-10 business days maybe more 

[Cat&Charlie 43]

16 minutes ago, AntoinetteB said:

every case is different i sent my package on 09/21 it made it on 09/25 and i received NOA1 today however my check wasnt cashed so i would think if they cashed your check you should be good did you submit a e-notification G-1145 if not i believe through the mail it could take 7-10 business days maybe more 

We did send the G-1145, I guess patience is key