I-129F February 2018 Filer

[Lucy&Jason 807]

Guys guys... cheer up. USCIS has a new set of rule of approval timeline. 

 

Widow/Widower: 3-5months

 

Divorced: 5-7months

 

Single: 8-12months

 

😂😂😂😂

 

So buckle up, sit back and relax The more pressure you put on yourself to this, the more stress you will encounter. 

 

Sending goodvibes to everyone from a January filer who is waiting patiently for 223days now.

[ST_RO 309]

10 hours ago, Eleanor & Jack said:

I have my fingers and toes and whatever else will cross crossed for tomorrow cos I'm losing my MIND here 😂🤞!

What do you mean you are losing it? I was 100% sure you had already lost it... HA HA

I am still checking in every day until you are all approved! I am positive it is going to happen soon. Keep your head up and sending you a hug!

[Eleanor & Jack 227]

10 minutes ago, ST_RO said:

What do you mean you are losing it? I was 100% sure you had already lost it... HA HA

I am still checking in every day until you are all approved! I am positive it is going to happen soon. Keep your head up and sending you a hug!

😂 i know right, who am i kidding?! 😂 thanks buddy!!!

[Verona and Andrew 50]

9 hours ago, Daniela M_______ said:

Define late feb lol 😂

 

Latest I've seen is around Feb18th I'm feb 26th according to old site but March 1 on the new site.

I am almost the same as you. Old site for me is 27th of Feb and new site is March 2nd

[ST_RO 309]

4 hours ago, Moon&Stars said:

Deep breath. Breathe in, breathe out. I know it feels like we've been waiting forever. And 6 months is a long time. But we should remember that they are still working on Feb, doing their first pass through. They haven't even made it to people that filed in the 20's yet. Some of us aren't even to the time that VJ estimated on our timelines. And none of us are outside of processing time yet. Right now each hour can feel agonizing, if we torture ourselves and the only thing we think about and focus on is if the NOA2/RFE has arrived. But doing this is to our detriment - our jobs, our families, our mental health and can take the toll on the relationship with the one we love. Don't let this process take you down, we are stronger than this! Don't forget to live the life you have right now while you are in the middle of waiting for the life you long to have with the one you love.

 

It made me so sad to read people's posts today and hear such heartache as people struggle waiting. I'm right here with you, NOA1 is Feb 19 on the new site. My expectations are that USCIS will surprise me if they respond in August and I will start to become a pest if they let this go into October. But otherwise, I won't give them the power to dictate how my day will go. I get to enjoy the life that I have right now, Skype calls and weekends away from my love and all. Because soon enough I'll be annoyed with how he squeezes the toothpaste tube and his movie choices. haha. Hang in there all! Hugs!!!

Thank you @Moon&Stars!

I would like to add my 5 cents to this. I know it's easy for me to say this as I am one of the lucky ones that has already been approved - BUT I felt the same way up until the second I found out that I was approved. Not having a certain date, not knowing at all what's going on with your petition is the worst.

Trust me guys, the second you see the "approved" on your screen, this is all gone. My whole body was shaking, my heart was beating out of my chest and I started crying like someone died. I was unbelievably happy. It is the best feeling. Yes, it does feel way better once you have a new timeline to focus on, you can start making plans, checking out flight prices, you can just finally move on.

I had a lot of shitty days before we were approved and I cried plenty, I was about to give up sometimes. But you know what? The memory of how much the waiting sucks, the dread of an RFE, this is all GONE. When the tears slowly creep up your throat, push them down, let them out, whatever you do - this is only temporary and it will be forgotten shortly. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, janet3 said:

Why would a February 2018 K1 want to make an info pass appointment? They would be much more likely to get a result from waiting a month and making an inquiry to USCIS for being “outside standard processing times”.....

That was in response to an ongoing conversation we were having. It's something for her/him to put in their back pocket for future use if needed.

 

Sometimes responses can also help others who may find the information important for their situation as much as it is for the person who you are replying to.

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

As people sit here and complain.  As people sit here and complain. Look at this October filer still waiting. 

U think u have a legitimate b*tch cus there a few days pass ur vj guesstimate. 

When u reach over 400 days then b*tch away...

yes it sucks seeing people approved after ur date. Keep ur head up. It’s gunna happen..

[Jack & Samantha 59]

3 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

As people sit here and complain.  As people sit here and complain. Look at this October filer still waiting. 

U think u have a legitimate b*tch cus there a few days pass ur vj guesstimate. 

When u reach over 400 days then b*tch away...

yes it sucks seeing people approved after ur date. Keep ur head up. It’s gunna happen..

How is someone else complaining affecting you?

Let people vent, be upset, cry whatever they need to do to get by. Just because some people have it worse, does not mean others cannot complain. I know exactly what point you are making but why make it to try and make others feel stupid. 

[Jen_1987 72]

Feb seems a bit quiet. Day 190 here. We are positive though, the more we wait the more money I can save (I won't quit my job until I get a visa in hand). This waiting time sucks a** for sure though.

[Bambi_Eyes9390 109]

I love being in this forum because of how positive and helpful everyone is, it just feels like some of the recent responses have been a bit negative and snappy. It's becoming a bit frustrating seeing responses like that to others venting/sharing their feelings.

 

EVERY SINGLE PERSON going through this process has the right to talk about their feelings because it's their experience. We shouldn't invalidate someone's feelings because "there are people who are worse off"...it's kinda insensitive.

 

This forum is for us to support eachother and have a space where we can talk about things with others who are going through the same thing, not to be berated or told off for having a crappy day. 

 

If your response isn't necessary, helpful or kind, then maybe you should think twice about what impact it will have on the person you are responding to and to those reading it.

Let's all try to continue being uplifting and helpful, because Lord knows that's what we all need throughout this journey.

Edited August 23, 2018 by Bambi_Eyes9390

[AllanGavin 18]

We are finally approved : 15 Feb (old site) / 19 Feb (new site). Can’t explain how happy we are and all the weight that has been lifted. Good luck to all - it will happen soon! 

[Bambi_Eyes9390 109]

4 minutes ago, AllanGavin said:

We are finally approved : 15 Feb (old site) / 19 Feb (new site). Can’t explain how happy we are and all the weight that has been lifted. Good luck to all - it will happen soon! 

Congratulations!!! Good luck with the rest of the process Hun 😊

[Jen_1987 72]

39 minutes ago, Bambi_Eyes9390 said:

I love being in this forum because of how positive and helpful everyone is, it just feels like some of the recent responses have been a bit negative and snappy. It's becoming a bit frustrating seeing responses like that to others venting/sharing their feelings.

 

EVERY SINGLE PERSON going through this process has the right to talk about their feelings because it's their experience. We shouldn't invalidate someone's feelings because "there are people who are worse off"...it's kinda insensitive.

 

This forum is for us to support eachother and have a space where we can talk about things with others who are going through the same thing, not to be berated or told off for having a crappy day. 

 

If your response isn't necessary, helpful or kind, then maybe you should think twice about what impact it will have on the person you are responding to and to those reading it.

Let's all try to continue being uplifting and helpful, because Lord knows that's what we all need throughout this journey.

Can't agree more!! 

[ST_RO 309]

1 hour ago, Bambi_Eyes9390 said:

I love being in this forum because of how positive and helpful everyone is, it just feels like some of the recent responses have been a bit negative and snappy. It's becoming a bit frustrating seeing responses like that to others venting/sharing their feelings.

 

EVERY SINGLE PERSON going through this process has the right to talk about their feelings because it's their experience. We shouldn't invalidate someone's feelings because "there are people who are worse off"...it's kinda insensitive.

 

This forum is for us to support eachother and have a space where we can talk about things with others who are going through the same thing, not to be berated or told off for having a crappy day. 

 

If your response isn't necessary, helpful or kind, then maybe you should think twice about what impact it will have on the person you are responding to and to those reading it.

Let's all try to continue being uplifting and helpful, because Lord knows that's what we all need throughout this journey.

I believe you are referring to @BJ & Christine's post? If that is the case, I don't see where he invalidates someone else's feelings or where he is not helpful and kind. Quote: "yes it sucks seeing people approved after ur date. Keep ur head up. It’s gunna happen.."  And each of the other messages I have seen from them does the same thing. Quite frankly: yes, I get the rollercoaster of emotions people go through. Yes, everyone deals with their emotions differently. Yes, we all try to be encouraging and uplifting when it comes to how you feel. On my part, I am always willing and glad to send a supporting message out. That said, what I am really tired of is people complaining and being outraged about the process and the time it takes over and over - when they are still well within their processing time. 

[Toastbear 149]

I just checked today, still nothing.

 

Whatever, imma just fly to my fiance for a month and do not think about it anymore. I was thinking to wait with booking the tickets until next week, but honestly its whatever.

 

The only reason why I wanted to wait for Uscis was because I was being afraid of the Officers seeing me with my dog. But I have visited 3 times since october and never had a problem. Gonna be positive from now on and not let me bring down from the wait. If they approve us and I have the casenumber, i can still fly back earlier to germany in no time. 

 

fingers crossed for everyone else!