June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

[George & Roth 1,485]

6 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

The answer is NOT 100% no as I explained earlier.  Don't panic people for no reason.

Too busy to read all the thread, however I’ve researched this question already and am comfortable the answer is no.

 

 I actually don’t think they would hold it against you if you incorrectly answered yes, so no reason to panic.

[vocaledge 3,340]

20 minutes ago, George & Roth said:

Too busy to read all the thread, however I’ve researched this question already and am comfortable the answer is no.

 

 I actually don’t think they would hold it against you if you incorrectly answered yes, so no reason to panic.

But busy enough to read that question, and not my reply a couple posts after it... never mind.

Exactly - I called the embassy today and, in the UK at least, the answer is not a reason for concern.  They accept both answers due to the widespread confusion, and simply ask you to clarify if you answered yes because of the petition you are interviewing for, or another.

[George & Roth 1,485]

10 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

But busy enough to read that question, and not my reply a couple posts after it... never mind.

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Oh yeah, I saw a couple answer yes but didn't read all of the answers. I was on the train using one hand to make sure I do not lose my balance, going through internet dead spots in NYC subway and fielding phone calls when the train left the dead zone. Also pissing on Amazon for saying my item shipped when I still did not get it 2 days later. I can provide a more in-depth response (i.e. the content of phone call and my amazon receipt) as needed, please do send a PM at your leisure. In the meantime, the below is a representation of my day. 

 

 

 

11 minutes ago, vocaledge said:

Exactly - I called the embassy today and, in the UK at least, the answer is not a reason for concern.  They accept both answers due to the widespread confusion, and simply ask you to clarify if you answered yes because of the petition you are interviewing for, or another.

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Yes, this is right. I plan to throw up a bunch of links about this form when I get a chance. I'm a bit tired, stressed out at the office. Sorry, all as I can't post much to help out (or post gifs and piss people off) with my work schedule. I hope my schedule changes soon. I need the holiday coming on Monday!

[vocaledge 3,340]

5 minutes ago, George & Roth said:

Oh yeah, I saw a couple answer yes but didn't read all of the answers. I was on the train using one hand to make sure I do not lose my balance, going through internet dead spots in NYC subway and fielding phone calls when the train left the dead zone. Also pissing on Amazon for saying my item shipped when I still did not get it 2 days later. I can provide a more in-depth response (i.e. the content of phone call and my amazon receipt) as needed, please do send a PM at your leisure. In the meantime, the below is a representation of my day. 

 

 

 

Yes, this is right. I plan to throw up a bunch of links about this form when I get a chance. I'm a bit tired, stressed out at the office. Sorry, all as I can't post much to help out (or post gifs and piss people off) with my work schedule. I hope my schedule changes soon. I need the holiday coming on Monday!

I love ya man - in a weird way, but I do. I'll miss you when I'm gone haha

[gibbersome 152]

3 hours ago, denniam said:

I'm new here so I'm wondering a few things. I filed June 13 and I'm still waiting to here from USCIS. Is anyone else still waiting? 

Also waiting from June 27th!

 

I didn't see much love for June today. A bit unusual that so many Juners are still waiting!

[gibbersome 152]

4 hours ago, John & Rose said:

August mid day scan shows 44 files touched and 19 approvals!  In August.  What about June and July?  Those are great numbers.

 

As for June 6, no touches today and the app reports that there are 63 at "Received".  

Maybe they are just making us wait for Valentine's Day? 

 

I know I say this every week, but best of luck to you!

[D and T 569]

I'm hesitant to post this given how many people are still waiting.

 

But you guys are all my Junies, so I want to share my good news with you. Got Packet 4 today, booked interview March 7th, with the medical happening on Feb 20.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy....but. 

 

But!

 

What a very weird feeling it was, to finally book the interview and pay the fee and all that today. All that stuff that I thought about and planned for so long, to finally be getting it done.  Somehow, it was just plain weird to be doing it...kind of surreal and really, downright anti-climactic.

 

This process has sucked nine months out of my life...six more than I thought and I'm not young anymore. I guess I don't feel like I really have nine months to spare, you know? Time is precious at any age, granted, but...yeah. And who knows how it will all pan out. POE is still not guaranteed.  If all goes well, this time next month I'll be going home to my fiance. Yet...given all the political uncertainty and these delays and the whole roller coaster, nothing seems guaranteed to me anymore. Anything can still happen in a month...and it's still one more month out of my life that naturally I'd much rather already been there with my fiance, maybe starting some seeds for my first veggie garden in that storied American soil. Ah well.

 

So I'm happy for myself but it's such a bittersweet thing. John and Rose, Martin, KBA, Trina, everybody still dangling in the wind with no word..every time I think about y'all my gut twists because you've been waiting the same as or longer then me.... with still NO END IN SIGHT.  And there's no rhyme or reason. What a nightmare.

 

I'm so sorry guys!!  Happy to be moving on for myself but yeah, so sorry and sad for how this has worked out for all of us May and June filers, really. Can't really put lipstick on this pig...none of us are getting this time back and that really effing sucks, plain and simple.

 

Anyhow, I know there's nothing anyone can say or do. But I'm still here, rooting for y'all and hoping for the best. Hope this spring brings better days for all of us. Hope Springs Eternal.

 

Cheers guys.

 

[gibbersome 152]

5 minutes ago, D and T said:

I'm hesitant to post this given how many people are still waiting.

 

But you guys are all my Junies, so I want to share my good news with you. Got Packet 4 today, booked interview March 7th, with the medical happening on Feb 20.

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy....but. 

 

But!

 

What a very weird feeling it was, to finally book the interview and pay the fee and all that today. All that stuff that I thought about and planned for so long, to finally be getting it done.  Somehow, it was just plain weird to be doing it...kind of surreal and really, downright anti-climactic.

 

This process has sucked nine months out of my life...six more than I thought and I'm not young anymore. I guess I don't feel like I really have nine months to spare, you know? Time is precious at any age, granted, but...yeah. And who knows how it will all pan out. POE is still not guaranteed.  If all goes well, this time next month I'll be going home to my fiance. Yet...given all the political uncertainty and these delays and the whole roller coaster, nothing seems guaranteed to me anymore. Anything can still happen in a month...and it's still one more month out of my life that naturally I'd much rather already been there with my fiance, maybe starting some seeds for my first veggie garden in that storied American soil. Ah well.

 

So I'm happy for myself but it's such a bittersweet thing. John and Rose, Martin, KBA, Trina, everybody still dangling in the wind with no word..every time I think about y'all my gut twists because you've been waiting the same as or longer then me.... with still NO END IN SIGHT.  And there's no rhyme or reason. What a nightmare.

 

I'm so sorry guys!!  Happy to be moving on for myself but yeah, so sorry and sad for how this has worked out for all of us May and June filers, really. Can't really put lipstick on this pig...none of us are getting this time back and that really effing sucks, plain and simple.

 

Anyhow, I know there's nothing anyone can say or do. But I'm still here, rooting for y'all and hoping for the best. Hope this spring brings better days for all of us. Hope Springs Eternal.

 

Cheers guys.

 

Congrats!!

No reason to feel weird, we are very happy to see another member finish this process! We are all in this together! Bet of luck with the interview and getting your visa!! 

[Nicolenpaul 55]

4 hours ago, John & Rose said:

I just submitted my second Congressional inquiry yesterday.

2nd? I don’t understand how they can take this long with no notice to u. But ur optimism is admirable cause I was in tears for a few weekends over the wait. Hope u hear something positive soon!

[Naes 12,205]

9 minutes ago, gibbersome said:

Congrats!!

No reason to feel weird, we are very happy to see another member finish this process! We are all in this together! Bet of luck with the interview and getting your visa!! 

I so understand though.... I am hoping for September to start but don't know what to think if it starts and you guys are still here!! 

[Kari & Atti 411]

8 hours ago, vocaledge said:

Its more than a bit far fetched... considering this new information that in fact, they only run a check on the USC AND its not a full check..... Thats downright ridiculous.

Hmmmm I’m not so quite sure about that... they had information on Atti during the “background” check period.  I suppose USCIS processing will Always remain a mistery to me!

[vocaledge 3,340]

2 hours ago, Kari & Atti said:

Hmmmm I’m not so quite sure about that... they had information on Atti during the “background” check period.  I suppose USCIS processing will Always remain a mistery to me!

But he had spent extensive time in the states right? They’d have him on their databases :-)

[MarksMate 227]

On 2/10/2018 at 12:35 AM, mysticdolphin95 said:

No, I don't think so.  They told him at his interview that if the medical would have been there they would have sent him home with the visa. 

Has the medical physician contacted him? Have you contacted the Consulate? I am frustrated for you guys, I check daily to see if your timeline has been updated yet. Hoping you guys here something good this week. 

[stellamahoo 179]

8 hours ago, George & Roth said:

If link doesn’t work above 

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/DS-160-Example-Form.pdf

Thank you for that!!! I am so confused haha... I talked to several People who put YES and got approved... to be honest, I think it doesnt really matter what you answer. If you answer YES, you just briefly explain. If you say NO, the embassy will understand as well.... so its probably just going to be a personal choice wether you say YES or NO

 

[George & Roth 1,485]

1 hour ago, Stemar said:

Thank you for that!!! I am so confused haha... I talked to several People who put YES and got approved... to be honest, I think it doesnt really matter what you answer. If you answer YES, you just briefly explain. If you say NO, the embassy will understand as well.... so its probably just going to be a personal choice wether you say YES or NO

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

 

The Department of State (DOS) defines the K1 as a Nonimmigrant Visa. If the question said “Nonimmigrant visa with immigrant intent” the answer would be yes. The question instead asks for “immigrant visa.”  Since the DOS defines this as Nonimmigrant the correct answer is no.

 

Based on what I have read it seems different consulates and embassies believe that different answers are correct. You can ask your embassy what they believe is correct. For me it’s appropriate  to just answer each question literally, instead of thinking “I know what the question says but that’s not what they meant.” 

 

What type of visa does the question ask about?

Immigrant visa

What type of visa is K1?

Nonimmigrant 

What is the answer to the question “ has someone filled immigrant visa on my behalf”?

NO

 

If my Embassy cannot read the question I will gladly walk them through it.

Edited February 14, 2018 by George & Roth