I-129F December 2017 Filers

[Amanda and Camila 28]

Approved today! No email, text, only old site shows approval, but ahhhhhh!!! Old Site NOA1 Dec 29th, New Site Jan 4th.

[vsforlife 75]

2 hours ago, Hwan said:

215 Days and counting.. Had to finally fill out that Inquire about a case outside normal processing time from uscis and submit it.  This is very frustrating.

 

NOA1 - Dec 7th on the OLD site

I did it also last week. Said I will get an answer back by the 28th. I’m the same date as you 

[TogoAfrica 161]

3 hours ago, Veer Pal said:

Did you call and check with them? I did again and they told me they are behind and are working on it! 😔

I’m looking for the number to call them.....do you know the steps to getting a live person? Thanks 

[IssaCaptureFL 120]

8 hours ago, Little_Vixen said:

Wasn't I just in here to complain we hit day 200 today?

 

!!!!!WE GOT APPROVED!!!!!

 

Got a notification from the casetracker app. No update on the new site yet.

 

Noa1 old site Dec 22

Noa1 new site Dec 27

 

Noa 2 old site June 10

 

Congrats im so happy for you!

[Sky Flower 2]

First of all congratulations to everyone that was approved and good luck to the rest!

I'm Dec. 7 and a naturalized citizen.  I did an out of date inquiry yesterday and am still waiting.

[JayHouser 209]

Do you guys think minor criminal charges for the petitioner cause security delays? For charges not related to the first section of the criminal background question of course.

[Sky Flower 2]

I don't know.  I have a clean criminal background, but read that it takes longer for naturalized citizens.

 

[TogoAfrica 161]

I’m curious how many other December 20 filers still don’t have an answer.....from post on here it seems December 7 and 21 are having challenges. We are December 20 and still no answer. Thinking of calling the uscis tomorrow and seeing if maybe we did get an answer and just like some others the web pages are not showing this. Does anyone have the number for the uscis and the steps to getting a live person and what they asked to get an answer? Thanks! 

 

[Nick and Sunzha 27]

14 minutes ago, TogoAfrica said:

I’m curious how many other December 20 filers still don’t have an answer.....from post on here it seems December 7 and 21 are having challenges. We are December 20 and still no answer. Thinking of calling the uscis tomorrow and seeing if maybe we did get an answer and just like some others the web pages are not showing this. Does anyone have the number for the uscis and the steps to getting a live person and what they asked to get an answer? Thanks! 

 

Dec 20 filer here. A lot of us according to the mini scan haven't been touched. 

[sparten18700 23]

Its been since the 14 I got approved and etc. Still haven't had my nvc send it to the benefacals embassy. Hmmm how much longer

[Sky Flower 2]

I called them yesterday. They said mine is still pending.  Here is the number 800-375-5283

 

 

[Scsc 20]

Hi guys, 

 

I am in US visiting my fiance and today I received my work visa application package and booked the interview for when I return to Brazil.

Then he got home from work and had a letter in hand, our approval from USCIS. What a coincidence lol.

We will proceed with the work visa since is faster and my company wants me to starts soon.

I believe I will be back for good mid-August and we will be able to get married by September. 

But I wanted to update the website so:

USCIS receive date: 12/19/2017
USCIS approval notice date: 05/07/2018

 

We did not receive any update from apps or website.

Good luck everyone!!

Edited July 11, 2018 by Scsc

[shangrila2425 14]

1 hour ago, TogoAfrica said:

I’m looking for the number to call them.....do you know the steps to getting a live person? Thanks 

Yes call the number and hit 1 then 2 then 2 again.  

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Scsc said:

Hi guys, 

 

I am in US visiting my fiance and today I received my work visa application package and booked the interview for when I return to Brazil.

Then he got home from work and had a letter in hand, our approval from USCIS. What a coincidence lol.

We will proceed with the work visa since is faster and my company wants me to starts soon.

I believe I will be back for good mid-August and we will be able to get married by September. 

But I wanted to update the website so:

USCIS receive date: 12/19/2017
USCIS approval notice date: 05/07/2018

 

We did not receive any update from apps or website.

Good luck everyone!!

I don't know how much you have looked into if this will in anyway conflict with your K-1 visa. If you haven't already done so, I would find the forum where they talk about other visas, especially the "work visa" you are trying to attain and get a second opinion. I only offer this as I wouldn't want someone to go to all that trouble and end up with POE problems from immigration.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, sparten18700 said:

Its been since the 14 I got approved and etc. Still haven't had my nvc send it to the benefacals embassy. Hmmm how much longer

You don't have to wait for it to be sent to USEM. The file will be there after you pay the interview view, complete the medical and complete CFO. Of course you will need a CENOMAR and NBI and if she has worked in any other country since the age of 16 for more than 6 months then she will need a Police Certificate from each. Your wasting valuable time where you could be shaving off 30-60 days but if you wait for it to be ready at USEM then you are wasting time.

 

Once you receive your case number it's time to be in charge of what time you choose when things get down. To smooth that trail for your I have a few things that will help you process your visa there in the Philippines.

 

Start by visiting Hanks site where he has taken the time and research, and of course it helps if you spent 8 plus years helping folks in the Philippines sub-forum get their visas, where he has listed each step. With those steps he includes the what, when and why to completing the item. Many have used the website and have had little or NO problems securing a visa from USEM.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Next you'll want to connect with those who are processing through the Philippines in the VJ Philippines sub-forum that way you will be with like minded ppl who are sharing their experiences and also asking and answering questions. Since most in this thread are processing through another country they would be hard pressed to explain what is needed for the Philippines.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

You'll find this on Hank's website but I will give it to you early and that is the Packet 3 Letter for USEM. It's found here:

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Here is the Packet 3 letter.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

There you have it. Everything you need to get your visa. Good luck and smooth sailing.