October 2017 I-129 K-1 filers

[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!!!!!!!

[L and E 305]

So, I just wanted to put this out there to see if anyone had any thoughts... I see a lot of people posting about visiting their SOs and this will help them during the interview portion of the process as it will show their ongoing relationship. My personal situation is that right after my last visit to CO (Feb 2017) I was banned from international travel due rule changes to a disciplinary program i have to be a part of for my state licensure for my job. REALLLLLLLLLLLLLY terrible situation for us since we have been forced to be apart for so long ( I get out of this hell end of June this year and it would be really difficult for him to get a tourist visa, plus he needs to work). We have made it this far and our love is strong and patient... My concern is that when he gets to his interview the officer will doubt us because I haven't come to visit him. Also, he was previously married and has a son and they have been separated since Nov 2014 but only sept 2017 got their divorce (she wrote us a notarized letter stating he has paid child support to her since their separation) . All this was hard enough for ME to swallow, but I've made my peace with it. I'm just worried about his interview :/ 

[Naes 12,205]

3 hours ago, L and E said:

So, I just wanted to put this out there to see if anyone had any thoughts... I see a lot of people posting about visiting their SOs and this will help them during the interview portion of the process as it will show their ongoing relationship. My personal situation is that right after my last visit to CO (Feb 2017) I was banned from international travel due rule changes to a disciplinary program i have to be a part of for my state licensure for my job. REALLLLLLLLLLLLLY terrible situation for us since we have been forced to be apart for so long ( I get out of this hell end of June this year and it would be really difficult for him to get a tourist visa, plus he needs to work). We have made it this far and our love is strong and patient... My concern is that when he gets to his interview the officer will doubt us because I haven't come to visit him. Also, he was previously married and has a son and they have been separated since Nov 2014 but only sept 2017 got their divorce (she wrote us a notarized letter stating he has paid child support to her since their separation) . All this was hard enough for ME to swallow, but I've made my peace with it. I'm just worried about his interview :/ 

 Well normally I say you don't need to go. 

Some embassies don't even let the citizen in so that's not a big deal. But as he looks like he just got divorced. He needs to explain it clearly.

but even in that case I don't know if you being there would change anything. 

[L and E 305]

34 minutes ago, Naes said:

 Well normally I say you don't need to go. 

Some embassies don't even let the citizen in so that's not a big deal. But as he looks like he just got divorced. He needs to explain it clearly.

but even in that case I don't know if you being there would change anything. 

Thanks @Naes

 

I guess I just have a ton of guilt that I can't go see him all this time. And I have been worried about the divorce thing since day 1... We have a lawyer and she basically said the same thing. He needs to explain it clearly. We will practice thoroughly but I know he just needs to tell his truth. I trust him I just pray that the officer isn't cynical or in a bad mood. My friends and family think we have nothing to worry about because we have a bonafide relationship but I just get so nervous because this is OUR lives on the line. I don't even want to imagine a reality where after all this time we aren't approved. 

[Tpienkowski 210]

Hey everyone, 

late night thinking always gets me and I can’t fall asleep til I think it out. Does anyone know if needing a sponsor for the fiancé to move causes delays/trouble for the process. We’re going through rapidvisa and they’re very helpful with making sure we do everything ASAP but I just want to know wether to expect trouble and delays for needing a co sponsor. Thanks 

Edited January 29, 2018 by Tpienkowski

[Naes 12,205]

14 minutes ago, Tpienkowski said:

Hey everyone, 

late night thinking always gets me and I can’t fall asleep til I think it out. Does anyone know if needing a sponsor for the fiancé to move causes delays/trouble for the process. We’re going through rapidvisa and they’re very helpful with making sure we do everything ASAP but I just want to know wether to expect trouble and delays for needing a co sponsor. Thanks 

No. It doesn't affect that way.

 

just don't forget to check if your embassy accepts a co-sponsor.