October 2017 I-129 K-1 filers

[Meisha&Jake 869]

7 hours ago, Brittani said:

They’re letting him in but they made him sign a waiver stating he would not come back until the k1 is in his hand. They told him he got very lucky because they were close to throwing him in jail, charging him, and sending him back ASAP. But because we’ve never been told you’re not allowed to stay in the US more than your home country (mind you we really haven’t we just thought as long as he doesn’t overstay 90 days all is good) and talking to me they let him go. Just be very careful about it guys. Thank you for all the encouraging words. I am somewhat lifted. He has missed his flight but is on standby.

Omg fantastic!! So relieved for you both, hope the rest of his journey is smooth xx

[ChuAni 1,191]

16 hours ago, Brittani said:

 

The officer just called me. He said because he’s stayed so much over here in the last year that that could be considered living here illegally. He’s never over stayed the 90 days. I’m heartbroken and shattered right now. They’re going to let me know sometime tonight whether he will even get to stay this time and he said he is not to come back until he has his k1 visa. I’ve never felt so sick. Just hoping they at least let him stay right now. I don’t want him leaving like this.

I'm really sad to read about this. Why would they treat him that way. For Gosh sake, he's processing k-1 and wouldn't do any sneaky things coz of that. 😔

 

Don't worry Brittani. He will be fine and soon, you two will be together.

 

My prayer goes to you.🙏

Please, stay Strong!

[ChuAni 1,191]

Hey October Babies, I want to cheer us up a bit.

As at yesterday, I read up few June Filers with January NOA2 obtaining their NVC Case # in.13-16 days.

 

Stay Strong, y'all!💪💪💪

 

We shall walk through the STROM Together!💯

[Natalia_777 8]

I would never have thought
It may happen that my beloved will live in another country.
It was the will of fate that we again introduced this type of visa.
A year ago it was much faster. Before the approval of -3 months.

The most unpleasant thing happened that when I returned home to Russia, all the relatives began to disagree and say that I was a fool.

I want to do the same

[sumbunny 566]

10 hours ago, Christy&J said:

My POE will be Charlotte ( this is military flight so this is the cheapest they can get me xD )

 

need to get some advice if I would have any difficulties as I travelled too many times to the States ( I don't count my time travel to US for work ) - or should I just wait until I get my K1 visa ?

 

thank you thank you

 

 I'm in Charlotte! Love it here  Awesome POE!

 

I don't think you'll have trouble for traveling too often as long as you have strong ties to your home country. That really seems to be the issue in a lot of cases that get turned away. No job, living with parents, not attending university, no lease/mortgage, etc. I think if you have solid reasons for returning home and you have a round trip ticket booked for a reasonable "visit",  MOST officers won't give you any trouble and your trip will go off without a hitch. 

[Brittani 484]

16 hours ago, Buhr said:

I’m so sorry that happened to you two. I myself get anxious every time I cross the border to see my fiancé because I always think they’ll come up with a reason to deny my entry and cancel my visa.

 

Is it an option for you to go visit him in England?

I wish I could however I don't acquire enough vacation to go and we're planning one long extended trip next Christmas (2019) so I have to save my vacation time up. He is technically self employed that's why he does all the visiting.

[Brittani 484]

14 hours ago, L and E said:

I'm glad he can stay... Very scary situation for you, I can only imagine. Unfortunately any non USC coming into the US is viewed as "guilty until proven innocent" unlike the principle we deem very important as USC's which is to be innocent until proven guilty... doesn't sit right with me, and sounds pretty darn terrible from the sounds of the few stories shared here. Well, all is well... Rest, enjoy your time and be happy! Really sounds like you guys deserve it 

Thanks hon! It's sad to say but it's true. They acted like he was a drug lord or something. I know they're just doing their job I understand completely. It just sucks because he's such a good person.

[Brittani 484]

14 hours ago, Christy&J said:

alright ! I kinda have situation now.

 

First of all I am sorry to hear all the stress that happened to you Britani.

 

now this concern me lot and lot ! back in 2017 I visited James every months for 7 days. That time I had my Indonesian citizenship and passport but since December 2017 I am a German citizenship with German passport, I applied for ESTA and it's easy pissy to get it.

 

James just got back to the State 3 days ago  now we are planning to fly me to the state for his 40 Bday ( I know he is old ----ahmm I meant not old he is Vintage xD ) for like a week.

My POE will be Charlotte ( this is military flight so this is the cheapest they can get me xD )

 

need to get some advice if I would have any difficulties as I travelled too many times to the States ( I don't count my time travel to US for work ) - or should I just wait until I get my K1 visa ?

 

thank you thank you

 

You will be fine. The only reason he got stopped is because he was in the US last year 7 months out of 12. The way the officer explained it to me and him is because of him being here more than his home country that could be considered living here illegally. We had no idea. We thought as long as he leaves within 90 days of each visit all is good and he did say that was taken into consideration of them allowing him to stay this time because he had no criminal history, no actual overstays, and was basically ignorant to this guideline and my crying on the phone probably helped...who knows. I lost it. 

[Naes 12,205]

Hellloooooo Everyone,

 

For August, I know it feels like things around the corner.

And it is almost, but to give you and everyone a brief look on how things are going.

 

Monthly situation;

	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
Approved	1398	459	13	6		1		1877
Touched	1050	356	139	129	128	67	28	1897
Virgins	1221	2595	3519	3176	3770	3304	3297	20882
Excluded	372	386	404	287	244	205	184	2082
Total	4041	3796	4075	3598	4142	3577	3509	26738

 

So we do think June is way ahead of what it looks like especially the virgin numbers, but we do have in vj at least 30 people waiting their noa2s in June.

for July I do also believe we have more approvals than it appears, because there were dates that show no approval updated, yet we know people are getting  their noa2s. (we had lots of that today too!)

 

The latest date that barely touched in July is July 24

 

 However,we still have lots of early Julies waiting. So they still do have more to go. 

I personally expect the July overall to be done next week, and then one more week for July to have its fire.

And this would be the time for June to wrap up, so they can move to August. (my expected due date for August is second week of Feb. alllll fingers crossed)

 

In February USCIS is going to update their website, which will hopefully show "July 1 as of November 31" which would be the touch for Juners to start inquiries and them to move to August.

 

About NVC times

With some irregularities still occurring, NVC almost got back to its normal 2 weeks timeline.

If any delays again occur we will again start to track it!

 

For now Good luck to all of us!

[Ralf2017 22]

Thanks @Naes So the table you posted shows that they are working on August as well. correct? or are these expedited apps?

[Naes 12,205]

4 minutes ago, Ralf2017 said:

Thanks @Naes So the table you posted shows that they are working on August as well. correct? or are these expedited apps?

Expedited. 

 

And for the rfe and updates part is mostly name/ date updates and some rfes.

 

Unless a month shows 10 movements in a day, it is not started.

Edited January 27, 2018 by Naes

[Ralf2017 22]

Just now, Naes said:

Expedited. 

 

And for the rfe and updates part is mostly name/ date updates and some rfes.

I assume RFE's can happen right away when they get the case papers (NOA1 date) OR later on when they actually review the paperwork. right? I just want to make sure I'm reading the table correct and know what "touched" means. Sorry for multiple questions

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, Ralf2017 said:

I assume RFE's can happen right away when they get the case papers (NOA1 date) OR later on when they actually review the paperwork. right? I just want to make sure I'm reading the table correct and know what "touched" means. Sorry for multiple questions

Exactly. You can ask as many as you like it is ok

 

Touched has; rfe sent, received, name updates, date of birth updates, document mail etc. basically every status that would be considered "pending for review" but that is not "case received" (which are virgins). Rfe can occur anytime at the process. for most it happens when they are reviewing the paperwork. 

 

When you see a month getting real attention there will be at least 10 movements a day and/or early dates will get approvals (at least 2-3 but this wouldn't even matter)

We are still in July. They did not even go through the month yet. and June is also standing yet. But hopefully as they are a little bit strong on July they will also move smoothly to August in early February.

[Ralf2017 22]

Thank you @Naes I appreciate the insights! 

Edited January 27, 2018 by Ralf2017

[Christy&J 837]

@Naes

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!