I-129F December 2017 Filers

[vsforlife 75]

1 minute ago, Naes said:

How long The approval takes has nothing to do with that though (of course rfe etc is a different issue), there was no backlog in 2016, there's backlog now.

What does backlog mean?

[Naes 12,205]

4 minutes ago, vsforlife said:

What does backlog mean?

They are running late. They have too many cases filed in the past year so there's a delay at the moment.

 

the average at this moment from noa1 to noa2 is 190-220 days.

 

it has nothing to do with what you filed unless you get an rfe and it takes longer. Even a normal average case waits 6-7 months.they are doing june and july cases at this moment btw- I hope and think that it will get a little shorter by the time you guys start, but not in at least 2-3 months... that would be a miracle we would all love.

 

also lawyers and agency's has no power over speed of processing. 

Edited January 31, 2018 by Naes

[vsforlife 75]

1 minute ago, Naes said:

They are running late. They have too many cases filed in the past year so there's a delay at the moment.

 

the average at this moment from noa1 to noa2 is 190-220 days.

 

it has nothing to do with what you filed unless you get an rfe and it takes longer. Even a normal average case waits 6-7 months.

 

also lawyers and agency's has no power over speed of processing. 

I knew all that but wanted to be sure on the backlog part. 

 

Thanks for clarifying. 

[Naes 12,205]

Just now, vsforlife said:

I knew all that but wanted to be sure on the backlog part. 

 

Thanks for clarifying. 

Good luck! Hope everything will get at least a bit better for you guys 🤞

[vsforlife 75]

I'm ending day 54 tonight. Got a long way to 190

[Blossomka 9]

On 27.01.2018 at 2:56 PM, Naes said:

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!

 

 

Hi guys!

I didnt read other topics,

but is it so? NVC is back to 2 weeks?  : ) 

[Naes 12,205]

1 minute ago, Blossomka said:

Hi guys!

I didnt read other topics,

but is it so? NVC is back to 2 weeks?  : ) 

yes 2-3 weeks right now. It seems to be getting back to normal.

There are still some people trying to get their numbers, but lately it is getting normal

[Scsc 20]

4 hours ago, Yulie77 said:

We go through the process with rapid visa and they clearly state do not send more than 5-6 pictures. You will be fine! Personal conversations are not required at this stage. 

Ufa!  thanks!! We also selected pics that showed us in different cities during different seasons, I believe that helps as well. 

Good luck to all of us! 

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

4 hours ago, vsforlife said:

I'm ending day 54 tonight. Got a long way to 190

stay positive! when we passed day 50 we thought we can't do it.

now we are at 145, and the only advise I can give:

 

prepare EVERYTHING you can!!! start cleaning up the house, the personal belongings, start shipping boxes to fiancé, order paperwork you need, translate your degrees, etc! that will ease your mind as every step you do with these things, is making you get a day closer to be with your fiancé

[vsforlife 75]

6 hours ago, Swissmiss82 said:

stay positive! when we passed day 50 we thought we can't do it.

now we are at 145, and the only advise I can give:

 

prepare EVERYTHING you can!!! start cleaning up the house, the personal belongings, start shipping boxes to fiancé, order paperwork you need, translate your degrees, etc! that will ease your mind as every step you do with these things, is making you get a day closer to be with your fiancé

The time will pass. I'm prepared for that even though I know there is a long way ahead. 

[Little_Vixen 1,869]

Day 40 and counting! Onwards and upwards. 

 

Keeping busy is the best way forward. Get everything ready for NOA-2. What do you need to take to the interview. Collect pictures, chats, receipts, tickets ect. Fill out the forms and find out what vaccinations you still need to get for the medical. Go through the house and decide what you want to bring and how. In case of pets, look what vaccinations they need and what airliner can carry them. Research what needs to be done after we the wedding. What do you need for the AOS. How to get a drivers license. What jobs you'll be looking at. Maybe start making some friends while being over there. 

 

I am so ready for NOA-2 and yet I know I am not. There's still so much that needs to be done. How did people do this back when they only had 6 weeks to prepare for NOA-2? 

[John & Rose 7,239]

13 hours ago, vsforlife said:

I sort of have to disagree. A lawyer told me they want proof so the more you do, the easier it will be for the case worker to approve you. On top of that, he told me to make a cover page on what is included in the package 

I agree with the cover page but no more than 10 pictures should be included.  Passport pages (all of them scanned) and airline tickets are great.  Just use enough pictures to support the meeting requirement and to coincide with the relationship story.  All professional services and lawyers worth their weight would never want to send more than is required to do the job.  

 

I have only heard of 1 single instance a lawyer really helped with this process but there are hundreds if not thousands of stories where they screwed things up.

 

If you have a lawyer, make sure that all correspondence goes directly to you and not to them first.  That is the biggest complaint.  The lawyer holds the paperwork for weeks and months before they get around to responding.  They also have extra "fees" when they get letters.  

[moonprince1701 30]

On 1/28/2018 at 6:47 AM, Little_Vixen said:

God I feel miserable. Running a fever and coughing my lungs out right now. Decided to install myself on the couch and binge watch 90days. Gotta love the drama. 

 

Hope your feeling better.

[moonprince1701 30]

10 hours ago, Swissmiss82 said:

stay positive! when we passed day 50 we thought we can't do it.

now we are at 145, and the only advise I can give:

 

prepare EVERYTHING you can!!! start cleaning up the house, the personal belongings, start shipping boxes to fiancé, order paperwork you need, translate your degrees, etc! that will ease your mind as every step you do with these things, is making you get a day closer to be with your fiancé

Thank you for this.

[moonprince1701 30]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

I agree with the cover page but no more than 10 pictures should be included.  Passport pages (all of them scanned) and airline tickets are great.  Just use enough pictures to support the meeting requirement and to coincide with the relationship story.  All professional services and lawyers worth their weight would never want to send more than is required to do the job.  

 

I have only heard of 1 single instance a lawyer really helped with this process but there are hundreds if not thousands of stories where they screwed things up.

 

If you have a lawyer, make sure that all correspondence goes directly to you and not to them first.  That is the biggest complaint.  The lawyer holds the paperwork for weeks and months before they get around to responding.  They also have extra "fees" when they get letters.  

#######... I believe I sent between 15 to 30.  (Packs at home at the moment and I am at work).  At this point it will be what it will be.  I can only hope that the pictures work in our favor.