I-129F June, Part II

[KateWB 98]

Just now, Lana&Tyler said:

Yes. 

 

12 months + start to finish is very realistic at the moment. 

Well i'm hoping it doesn't exceed 12 months. We applied in May. I hope we get to be together by May 2018. Our wedding is booked for September 2018!!!!

[Lana&Tyler 359]

1 minute ago, KateWB said:

Well i'm hoping it doesn't exceed 12 months. We applied in May. I hope we get to be together by May 2018. Our wedding is booked for September 2018!!!!

I believe you will have your POE by the time April, may comes around. 

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

It is way too easy to get behind on here...

 

Couple of passive, mild thoughts. The October case .... is interesting. But in my (unproven and uneducated) opinion - it's a RFE, correct? RFE can be for anything. And doesn't necessarily mean they reviewed the entire case in full before finding it. They may have received it and noticed something pretty significant missing right off the bat. Now, if one from October gets APPROVED.... I'll worry a little bit more then.

 

I completely understand the impatience and everyone's need to vent it out a little here and there to get by. It's hard for me to keep my emotions to myself in real life, let alone online - I definitely wear my heart (and everything else) on my sleeve. That being said - I'm sure a lot of it becomes redundant to those who do not function that way, or don't feel as impatient. However, there's a very simple solution to posts you don't really care much for - scroll right past them without bothering to pause with your mouse long enough to form an opinion on it. Facebook has taught me that trick quite well.

 

I don't consider us comparable to regular consumers such as at restaurants or retail stores, though. Could they give better customer service? Obviously. I've always felt that if you at the VERY LEAST communicate expectations to me well enough, I'll make do. That doesn't happen here. And it frustrates me to a painful end. However, this is not a regular "customer base". We are not buying merchandise or goods that keep them in business. This is the government. And to be honest, when has any government office gone over and beyond with the bedside manner? I feel like I'm walking into an old man's house at ten o'clock at night with an air horn any time I have to go to the DMV or tax office. Those people NEVER have a good day, so I never assume USCIS workers to be any brighter rays of sunshine.

[KateWB 98]

Just now, Lana&Tyler said:

I believe you will have your POE by the time April, may comes around. 

We anticipated 12 months for the process.

 

As long as it is, its worthwhile 

 

My visit is booked and even if by some miracle something changes Ill just have to book an early flight home.

I believe there are always potentials of changing interview dates dependent on consulate. 

 

What are your opinions on the Medical, Would you book it now or wait? I understand its valid for 6 months

[Lana&Tyler 359]

Just now, KateWB said:

We anticipated 12 months for the process.

 

As long as it is, its worthwhile 

 

My visit is booked and even if by some miracle something changes Ill just have to book an early flight home.

I believe there are always potentials of changing interview dates dependent on consulate. 

 

What are your opinions on the Medical, Would you book it now or wait? I understand its valid for 6 months

You can’t book your medical until you receive your case number from the NVC. 

I would wait. I personally will wait until the NVC is sending my case to the consulate until I set up an interview appointment and the medical. 

Its safer. 

[noraliz73 243]

I work for state government and my dad worked for the VA.  It seems most people do the bare minimum they can to get a paycheck.  Especially if they have a union.  I mean, government employees.  I hate believing that.  I hate seeing that.  I don't understand that.  And I know that not all the people at USCIS are that way either.  Some of us care very much about what we do, but are late with our work because in order to finish it we have to wait for reports or tidbits to be completed by other departments or other employees who don't care or who abuse leave time.  My dad used to go to work two hours early unpaid daily in the VA laundry just to get it habitable so he could do his job because others didn't do theirs.  And then, the consumer blames everyone including those of us who are studious.  I don't know what is going on with USCIS.  I have such a hard time with this waiting and seeing people being passed over and delayed, but I keep thinking it's because USCIS must be working on other stuff or they have extra scrutinizing to do now or something.  I like to think my government is trying to look out for my and other people's well being even if it is inconvenient.  Security is not convenient.  I know it feels better to blame someone though.  This really stinks.  I'm particularly concerned with the NVC problem that has popped up and people's files going missing.  I don't know if it helps, but when we all finally get together with our loved ones and get married, it will be all the sweeter for having gone through all this #######.  My heart is with all of you who are really going through it.  I don't think there is any malice behind any of this.  It just plain stinks!!! 

[John & Rose 7,239]

33 minutes ago, INNSU09 said:

Question though,

after the NOA2, what happens next?

 

i wait for the NVC to.. do what exactly?

do i have to wait for the case number or do i have to ask my Fiancé to follow up after a few weeks? After that.. what’s next? I looked at some flowcharts in the interwebs but i’m still a bit confused.

 

thank yaaaa

Start calling NVC after a couple weeks.  Eventually you will get the MNL#.  Once you get the MNL#, create and submit the DS-160, pay for medical and visa fees, schedule the interview.  Make sure you schedule the interview about 3 to 5 weeks out so your packet will be at the Embassy.  Medical is first come, first served and usually takes two days.  You can do the interview the same week as medical.  

 

Don't forget about CFO!

[George & Roth 1,485]

I called NVC, pleasant on the phone.

 

They said they’re not sure what USCIS does after approval but they seem to send them after they pile up. She laughed when I asked her if I could send some stamps to California to speed it up.  

 

Come on USCIS! Now it’s approved you just hold it 6 weeks collecting dust? 

 

 

[John & Rose 7,239]

7 minutes ago, noraliz73 said:

I work for state government and my dad worked for the VA.  It seems most people do the bare minimum they can to get a paycheck.  Especially if they have a union.  I mean, government employees.  I hate believing that.  I hate seeing that.  I don't understand that.  And I know that not all the people at USCIS are that way either.  Some of us care very much about what we do, but are late with our work because in order to finish it we have to wait for reports or tidbits to be completed by other departments or other employees who don't care or who abuse leave time.  My dad used to go to work two hours early unpaid daily in the VA laundry just to get it habitable so he could do his job because others didn't do theirs.  And then, the consumer blames everyone including those of us who are studious.  I don't know what is going on with USCIS.  I have such a hard time with this waiting and seeing people being passed over and delayed, but I keep thinking it's because USCIS must be working on other stuff or they have extra scrutinizing to do now or something.  I like to think my government is trying to look out for my and other people's well being even if it is inconvenient.  Security is not convenient.  I know it feels better to blame someone though.  This really stinks.  I'm particularly concerned with the NVC problem that has popped up and people's files going missing.  I don't know if it helps, but when we all finally get together with our loved ones and get married, it will be all the sweeter for having gone through all this #######.  My heart is with all of you who are really going through it.  I don't think there is any malice behind any of this.  It just plain stinks!!! 

I am a consultant and I work with both state and federal government.  It is very true.  The working environment makes the people do exactly the bare minimum to get a check.  When they first start they are gung ho but they soon realize that there is NO incentive to do anything above the minimum.  

 

I go in early to make sure the coffee is made and the lights are on but the state and federal employees don't care.  They are good at their jobs and they do them well but they do the absolute minimum that they can get away with.  It is the nature of the beast.

 

USCIS employees are probably great people but they do not care about our petitions.  It is just a job.  A pretty boring, tedious and monotonous job.  

 

They are not being mean.  They are working for immigration in a very non-immigration friendly environment.  

 

We all need to relax because they are working on our petitions.  They are doing their job.  Yes, they are doing it slowly but it is getting done.  

 

We will all be approved or denied eventually.  It is the process.  

 

Please hold and support your loved ones.  Never forget why you filed in the first place.  Soon all this will be a distant memory.  Your love will last forever.  Take a deep breath.  Smile.  Call your partner.  Laugh, cry, and love.  We all are in this together.  This journey will end and we will start the rest of our lives.  

[John & Rose 7,239]

39 minutes ago, KateWB said:

Well i'm hoping it doesn't exceed 12 months. We applied in May. I hope we get to be together by May 2018. Our wedding is booked for September 2018!!!!

I believe you will be together in late March or early April!  That wedding is going to be awesome!

[Lisa & Jorge 494]

5 minutes ago, George & Roth said:

I called NVC, pleasant on the phone.

 

They said they’re not sure what USCIS does after approval but they seem to send them after they pile up. She laughed when I asked her if I could send some stamps to California to speed it up.  

 

Come on USCIS! Now it’s approved you just hold it 6 weeks collecting dust? 

 

 

wait when did yours get approved and how did I miss this . CONGRATS!

[vocaledge 3,340]

1 hour ago, KateWB said:

 

Ive looked at other time lines to try and work out how long from NOA2 it takes to be at the final stage after interview and medical, its looking around the 224 day mark.

 

How much advance do they give you for the interview? Ive found that its 4 weeks notice. Is this right?

Will I have to book an early flight home?

Most of the second stage for me will be online instead of documents through the post?

 

Im hoping we will have some notice soon as to how quick things will happen. Ive just shed out a small fortune for flights out to the states and I hope this process is completed before I head out for a visit.

 

Any advice would be greatly received 

 

You schedule your own medical and interview after you have the case number from NVC, so how long it is scheduled in advance is up to you.

The DS160 etc is online, yes.  Your medical and interview obviously in person, and the affadavit of support/documents to support its validity are taken with you in person to the interview.  

 

[John & Rose 7,239]

...and my VJ timeline just moved to December 15...sorry, I find that really funny.  Does anyone have a time machine I can borrow?

 

It would be so cool if it just changes the estimate to say "We have no ####### idea!"

Edited December 29, 2017 by John & Rose

[George & Roth 1,485]

4 minutes ago, Lisa & Jorge said:

wait when did yours get approved and how did I miss this . CONGRATS!

Thanks, I got the text notification on Friday before Christmas (22nd).

 

Just in case you missed it:

[Lisa & Jorge 494]

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

...and my VJ timeline just moved to December 15...sorry, I find that really funny.  Does anyone have a time machine I can borrow?

mines probably the same but ive thrown it out the window