I129f September 2017 filers

[Naes 12,205]

Hi everyone

september filer joining in.

I was going to silently follow unless I have anything to add to help anyone. But as I can't let my company know I'm leaving I can't even post on fb about this... well it is frustrating for everyone. I feel sad for people who had to wait for almost 200 days already. Sad for everyone who's going through with a new travel ban country.

 

so I wanted to give input about traveling on a B2 visa while petitioning - 

 

we filed on september 11th and the next day my fiancé got sick to a level that he was admitted to a hospital. As I had a ticket for Christmas time to spend with the family. I wasn't going to go. However I flew on 15th which is also the date of our NOA1. Got everything in hand because I was already getting ready for a strict POE. From my lease to my company letter of my. Emergency leave for a week.

 

I entered from LAX flying fro Tokyo I'm Turkish)

 

the officier just just looked at me and asked how many days and what's the purpose. Puffy eyes and fiancé in the hospital obviously was enough.

 

Now we put on our petition my last I-94 date which was all the way in May. I hope it won't be a problem when they realize I actually had to visit after and have a new last entry...scary seriously...

 

If I get any updates I'll try to inform you and write to the appropriate post in this forum about entry while petition is pending.

 

I hope this time for everyone will get faster than we are thinking right now. 

[Pajares 37]

4 hours ago, AntoinetteB said:

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

Very exciting time, tempered with the lengthy wait. Thanks for your well- wishes, the same to you as well!

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

so whoever already got NOA1 in the mail - did your status on the uscis website change yet?

We still have "....and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by October 8, 2017, please call Customer Service..."

The receipt doesn't state what our next steps are at all? Or do I just not understand it properly?

 

I just wonder when this will change....?

[Salty2305 504]

1 hour ago, Swissmiss82 said:

so whoever already got NOA1 in the mail - did your status on the uscis website change yet?

We still have "....and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your receipt notice by October 8, 2017, please call Customer Service..."

The receipt doesn't state what our next steps are at all? Or do I just not understand it properly?

 

I just wonder when this will change....?

It won't change until you are either approved or sent a RFE.  

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

Thanks @Salty2305 for the quick reply.

 

Also, to be pro-active. Did anyone start filling out the forms such as DS-160, I-134, I-864 or DS-260 yet?

Or does it not make any sense to prepare?

[Salty2305 504]

Just now, Swissmiss82 said:

Thanks @Salty2305 for the quick reply.

 

Also, to be pro-active. Did anyone start filling out the forms such as DS-160, I-134, I-864 or DS-260 yet?

Or does it not make any sense to prepare?

It think the DS160 form has an expiry date so I would wait until you have your NOA2 for that.

 

For the K1 Visa, you complete the DS160 and the I-134, you don't need to worry about the other 2. Again for the I-134, they are asking for financial information and so it make sense to wait until closer to your NOA2 date to complete. 

[Shoegum 2,391]

5 hours ago, June2017UK said:

I think it’s because Igors list goes by NOA1 date and Shoegum’s data is by received date

Therefore Igors list might include a May NOA1 but an April received date?

Exactly

[Jeffreyyu 303]

1 hour ago, Swissmiss82 said:

Thanks @Salty2305 for the quick reply.

 

Also, to be pro-active. Did anyone start filling out the forms such as DS-160, I-134, I-864 or DS-260 yet?

Or does it not make any sense to prepare?

I plan to have the police certi and  I-134 done sometime in January god willing 

[Pajares 37]

1 hour ago, Swissmiss82 said:

Thanks @Salty2305 for the quick reply.

 

Also, to be pro-active. Did anyone start filling out the forms such as DS-160, I-134, I-864 or DS-260 yet?

Or does it not make any sense to prepare?

I started working on my I-134 already, certainly to become familiar with it.  I'm afraid to work too much ahead, concerned that I gather the financial stuff *now* then have it said that they need more recent stuff since the interview, where it's needed, is likely 4-5 months from now. 

 

I definitely wanted to be aware of what they wanted, though, so I could start getting a handle on it and identify anything that looked like a problem to get.  Like the bank letter (but mine provided to me in a few days).  Like divorce decrees (got 'em).  They said a copy of a recent USA tax return is needed, our timing may be that they want the 2017 tax return, so be sure to file early.

[Salty2305 504]

14 minutes ago, Pajares said:

I started working on my I-134 already, certainly to become familiar with it.  I'm afraid to work too much ahead, concerned that I gather the financial stuff *now* then have it said that they need more recent stuff since the interview, where it's needed, is likely 4-5 months from now. 

 

I definitely wanted to be aware of what they wanted, though, so I could start getting a handle on it and identify anything that looked like a problem to get.  Like the bank letter (but mine provided to me in a few days).  Like divorce decrees (got 'em).  They said a copy of a recent USA tax return is needed, our timing may be that they want the 2017 tax return, so be sure to file early.

It definitely makes sense to familiarise yourself with the next set of documents you need to prepare right now. The best things I can advise you do now is:

• Make sure your partners vaccines are up to date
• Check their embassy website for the documents you need to have for the interview
• Anyone in the Philippines should familiarise themselves with the CFO seminar as your partner cannot leave the country without attending this
• Make sure you have access to W2s, bank letters/statements, pay stubs, employment letter etc.

Once you get your NOA2, things move really quickly so try to prepare yourselves for that as much as possible  

[AbenaKofi 132]

4 hours ago, Salty2305 said:

It definitely makes sense to familiarise yourself with the next set of documents you need to prepare right now. The best things I can advise you do now is:

• Make sure your partners vaccines are up to date
• Check their embassy website for the documents you need to have for the interview
• Anyone in the Philippines should familiarise themselves with the CFO seminar as your partner cannot leave the country without attending this
• Make sure you have access to W2s, bank letters/statements, pay stubs, employment letter etc.

Once you get your NOA2, things move really quickly so try to prepare yourselves for that as much as possible  

Very helpful!  Good to keep in mind during the long wait.  

[AbenaKofi 132]

On 9/27/2017 at 4:06 AM, Swissmiss82 said:

How do you guys plan on all the tasks on our to-do list?

Fiancé plans to take care of everything as soon as he gets approved...we’ll need to find another tenant, but if it doesn’t happen by the time he gets the visa, his friend can help out. I want him here ASAP! 😍

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

17 hours ago, Salty2305 said:

It think the DS160 form has an expiry date so I would wait until you have your NOA2 for that.

 

For the K1 Visa, you complete the DS160 and the I-134, you don't need to worry about the other 2. Again for the I-134, they are asking for financial information and so it make sense to wait until closer to your NOA2 date to complete. 

So may I ask (sorry I didn't get that), the I-864 or DS-260 is not needed at all? Or when are they needed?

I am a bit confused as I read about these forms for the next step.

[Salty2305 504]

1 hour ago, Swissmiss82 said:

So may I ask (sorry I didn't get that), the I-864 or DS-260 is not needed at all? Or when are they needed?

I am a bit confused as I read about these forms for the next step.

The I-864 is used when you apply for your adjustment of status. Not sure if the DS-260 is used then also or if that is used for CR1 applications. 

[VisaCode 72]

I got the physical NOA1 in the mail yesterday. It listed date of submission as September 15, which was the day after it was picked up from the post office. So for those waiting for NOA1, you may be a day behind where you think you are in line.

 

Also, it looks like they entered my fiance's single name as her last name even though I had entered it into the "first name" box on the form. So I guess we're good to go there. For now.