Estimated time left?

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

As a follow up, even when things seemed to be moving relatively quickly and USCIS was on their game, NVC threw a wrench in the works and lost all of our paperwork. What should have taken about two weeks (that stage of the process) took an extra three months. Not saying that will happen to you, but use our situation as evidence that projected timelines are utterly worthless. They may serve as a general guideline, but there are far too many variables involved to predict a suitable outcome.

 

Best advice, stop thinking about it. Focus on something else. Plan and prepare for her / his arrival. I used that time to download movies in my fiances native language. I built a huge library of music for her. I used pictures from my visits to the islands to frame and hang strategically in the house so when she arrived, she had a little flavor of home in each room. For me, it served as a great time killer and kept my mind busy.

[K&N2609 68]

What do you mean by hard to survive? Financially? If so, Have you thought about coming back to the states and getting a job here? Then you can send some money back and help you fiance as well. I dont know your current situation well, but most people on here stay in the states during this process for that reason. We cant just leave our jobs for months at a time

[Marcelina 246]

After he successfully enters US you will be together but things won't be so much easier.

There will be money problems, AOS filling, waiting for GC, him unable to get driver licence and move freely without your help, months of waiting before he can legally work, staying at home alone as an alien in not familiar place, culutural difference, boredom, feeling useless..

 

If couple of months of waiting did such a devastation to your relationship that you want to give up the proces, maybe stop and consider what exacly do you want guys, and if you are really ready for all of this. All of us knew its not going to be easy dealing with slow processing immigration machine and being apart from each other, waiting to have what other couples from the same countries have for granted.

 

Its probably less then 2 months to get NOA2 for you atm. GL and stay positive and if possible busy with something, to kill the time.

Edited December 27, 2017 by Marcelina

[javadown2 308]

3 hours ago, Kristi&Luigi said:

It feels like our life is being torn appart by this system. We lost so much with this process. And don't know if in the end this is all worth it. 

Can you elaborate a little bit, why is your situation so drastic?

[javadown2 308]

3 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Expect 10 to 12 months for POE.  Right now it is 6 to 8 months for NOA2.  I would anticipate your NOA 2 an very late February or early March.  WE are on day 204 waiting for ours.  Today is only day 146 for you.  Be patient and relax.  It will also be 6 to 8 weeks for NVC after NOA2.  This is not a quick process.

 

This site generally uses the received date so here you are an August 8th filer.

It's sounding like a CR-1 is the best option now.

[John & Rose 7,239]

28 minutes ago, javadown2 said:

It's sounding like a CR-1 is the best option now.

Actually, if I knew then what I know now, the CR-1 would be the preferred path.  It is cheaper, easier and generally runs the same timeline now.

[Wallhut 34]

We filed 15-June and still waiting. The official USCIS processing time was stuck on "as of" 30-September for the longest time and they seem to have just updated it to 31-October and it says they're on 01-June applications. Someone told me before that even if I sent the paperwork to Texas it's being processed in California, so that's the center whose timeline I should follow. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but either way both Texas and California say 01-June per the USCIS website. I'm hoping to hear something any day now. We talk every day several times a day and keep each other positive. Focus on what you do want and not what you don't want. Always stay hopeful that the government will see the incredible love you share for one another like we hope they will see ours.

Edited December 27, 2017 by Wallhut

[John & Rose 7,239]

4 hours ago, Gregory&Dyn said:

As a follow up, even when things seemed to be moving relatively quickly and USCIS was on their game, NVC threw a wrench in the works and lost all of our paperwork. What should have taken about two weeks (that stage of the process) took an extra three months. Not saying that will happen to you, but use our situation as evidence that projected timelines are utterly worthless. They may serve as a general guideline, but there are far too many variables involved to predict a suitable outcome.

 

Best advice, stop thinking about it. Focus on something else. Plan and prepare for her / his arrival. I used that time to download movies in my fiances native language. I built a huge library of music for her. I used pictures from my visits to the islands to frame and hang strategically in the house so when she arrived, she had a little flavor of home in each room. For me, it served as a great time killer and kept my mind busy.

Pick up a rice cooker and check with your cable provider for ABS-CBN!  I can get their shows here.  I don't think Rose and the kids can live without La Luna Sangre...

Edited December 27, 2017 by John & Rose

[Marcelina 246]

1 hour ago, John & Rose said:

Actually, if I knew then what I know now, the CR-1 would be the preferred path.  It is cheaper, easier and generally runs the same timeline now.

No one could predict K-1 processing would slow down this much, we decided on faster option, thats not so fast anymore

[jayjay02 124]

7 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Expect 10 to 12 months for POE.  Right now it is 6 to 8 months for NOA2.  I would anticipate your NOA 2 an very late February or early March.  WE are on day 204 waiting for ours.  Today is only day 146 for you.  Be patient and relax.  It will also be 6 to 8 weeks for NVC after NOA2.  This is not a quick process.

 

This site generally uses the received date so here you are an August 8th filer.

 

Why almost six months more for someone who filed in August? I'm a July 31st filer, does that mean I'm going to have to wait two more months for a NOA2? that doesn't add up.

[John & Rose 7,239]

7 minutes ago, jayjay02 said:

 

Why almost six months more for someone who filed in August? I'm a July 31st filer, does that mean I'm going to have to wait two more months for a NOA2? that doesn't add up.

I’m at 7 months and I’m an early June filer. What don’t you understand. July 31 plus 200 days is February 16. So, if you average the 180 to 210 that is current, you have a month and a half  more to wait. It is crappy but these are real numbers.  I’m at day 204 without any notification at all. 

Edited December 27, 2017 by John & Rose

[jayjay02 124]

Just now, John & Rose said:

I’m at 7 months and I’m an early June filer. What don’t you understand. July 31 plus 200 days is February 16. So, if you average the 180 to 220 that is current, you have 2 more months to wait. It is crappy but these are real numbers. 

Because If I get it in February, that would be 7 months, not 10 or 12?  So it would not be that different for someone who filed 3 days after us. That's what doesn't add up. 

[John & Rose 7,239]

11 minutes ago, jayjay02 said:

Because If I get it in February, that would be 7 months, not 10 or 12?  So it would not be that different for someone who filed 3 days after us. That's what doesn't add up. 

Apple to Apples.  The 10 to 12 months is POE. You have 6 to 8 weeks for NVC after NOA2. Then you have interview and VOH. NOA 2 is 7 months. NVC is 2 months. Interview is 1 month. VOH can be a week to a month later then travel. 

 

My post was about POE, not NOA2.  POE is 10 to 12 months.

Edited December 27, 2017 by John & Rose

[Birveonrty 110]

@Kristi&Luigi really requires patience. My fiance and I plans were totally changed. If only we knew that K1 is slow, maybe we chose CR1 instead at least I can have my GC once I arrive in states.

 

I am a June filer and received NOA2 last November 30, 2017. Until now I am still waiting for case number from NVC. My US fiance might call NVC after New Year hoping to get good news.

 

My problem now is that my CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage -  Philippines) will be turning six months old this January 18, 2018. I don't know if Consular in Myanmar would still accept it if it happens that my interview will be on February or March or maybe I have to secure new said document.

[RcaliforniaR 5]

@John & Rose you are great with the timelines. Really appreciate your feedback. Question for you: we have a NOA2 of Nov 8, 2017. The case has not gone to NVC yet (7 weeks- ugh). What are the chances of a February interview in your opinion? end of January realistic?