I-129F February 2018 Filer

[Naes 12,205]

8 hours ago, misken said:

Thanks @Naes for your updates! Hope you enjoy your time with your fiancee!

The numbers for June are really depressing; 9 months in and still a quarter untouched? Hopefully a good chunk of those are silent NOA2s...

We have a good bulk of silent noa2s in June so I don't think that's all just virgins.

But even with that yep they are still doing June cases too...

 

Which means always be ready in case your case get stuck (at least I am...) and never are plans before you see the noa2 and then visa on hand...

Edited March 13, 2018 by Naes

[K1VisaFiler 29]

14 hours ago, Naes said:

We have a good bulk of silent noa2s in June so I don't think that's all just virgins.

But even with that yep they are still doing June cases too...

 

Which means always be ready in case your case get stuck (at least I am...) and never are plans before you see the noa2 and then visa on hand...

 

Hi @Naes - You seem to know a lot about these processes. Do you expect the timeline to be this bad in coming months too? I heard somewhere that there are less I-129F filers in winter than in summer. So, given that we filed in Feb (which is technically still winter in USA) - do you think the timelines will improve? I realize that there is no way to predict the future, but just based on stats and other info that you have been reviewing every week or so, what do you think?

 

Thanks for all the stats and info. Those are really helpful for stat nerds like me  

[Jen_1987 72]

So it's been exactly a month since our case was received... time flies! But my timeline says our case may be adjusted between Aug 21 and Aug 26, so 5 more months to wait. Ugh. The waiting game does suck lol. 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 minute ago, Jen_1987 said:

So it's been exactly a month since our case was received... time flies! But my timeline says our case may be adjusted between Aug 21 and Aug 26, so 5 more months to wait. Ugh. The waiting game does suck lol. 

I have to agree with you. This whole process is entirely stressful. I guess i need some massage in the coming days.💆‍♀️ Lol.!!!

[Jen_1987 72]

24 minutes ago, ShyLucy said:

I have to agree with you. This whole process is entirely stressful. I guess i need some massage in the coming days.💆‍♀️ Lol.!!!

We all deserve it 

[misken 61]

19 hours ago, K1VisaFiler said:

 

Hi @Naes - You seem to know a lot about these processes. Do you expect the timeline to be this bad in coming months too? I heard somewhere that there are less I-129F filers in winter than in summer. So, given that we filed in Feb (which is technically still winter in USA) - do you think the timelines will improve? I realize that there is no way to predict the future, but just based on stats and other info that you have been reviewing every week or so, what do you think?

Not Naes, but if you look at the VJ processing times for K1, there's a little bit of hope as the time between filing and NOA2 looks like it peaked around January-February and in March is showing signs of a small dip. Hopefully that dip continues!

 

This is the page I'm talking about: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1historical

[nowayout203 62]

Processing date (on VJ) for CSC K-1 jumped from 8/28 to 8/31 in just one day. My adjudication estimate actually jumped back two days in 24 hours! Was 8/14-8/19, now 8/12-8/17.

Edited March 14, 2018 by nowayout203

[dkmfan85 832]

One thing that maybe might work considering immigration is a hot topic right now is calling up the White House (they do take calls like congress) and urge that instructions be given to DHS and the Department of State to prioritize all family based immigration where there is a US citizen involved. They are executive departments and can have their priorities and instructions readjusted as long as they do not conflict with written law. It should really be the case anyways that taxpaying US citizens are prioritized, but it isn't the case when it comes to some other visa categories and protected statuses granted by USCIS. There was a huge slow down last year when it came time for a few thousand folks on TPS to extend their status. US citizens got placed on the back burner for a bunch of people that have been here for over a decade after a natural disaster. If you do it, just make sure to play the politics game and say you're a supporter even if you're not. Those who express their support have their opinions weighed more heavily.

[Atta 0]

Checking into this thread, as I received my NOA1 on 02/27/2018.  I also have a question that I asked in the K1 forum and I'd appreciate if anyone could help me out:

After looking over the copies of the I-129F I sent out, I see I made a mistake in entering my fiance's BIRTH MONTH.  The DAY and YEAR, however, are both correct and match what is displayed on her passport.  What should I do, going forward?  Is this going to be cause for rejection/RFE?  Should we just address it at the embassy interview?  Would really appreciate some insight into this.

Edited March 15, 2018 by Atta

[dkmfan85 832]

28 minutes ago, Atta said:

Checking into this thread, as I received my NOA1 on 02/27/2018.  I also have a question that I asked in the K1 forum and I'd appreciate if anyone could help me out:

After looking over the copies of the I-129F I sent out, I see I made a mistake in entering my fiance's BIRTH MONTH.  The DAY and YEAR, however, are both correct and match what is displayed on her passport.  What should I do, going forward?  Is this going to be cause for rejection/RFE?  Should we just address it at the embassy interview?  Would really appreciate some insight into this.

I'd call USCIS and ask them. 800-375-5283

Edited March 15, 2018 by dkmfan85

[K1VisaFiler 29]

On 3/14/2018 at 4:16 PM, dkmfan85 said:

One thing that maybe might work considering immigration is a hot topic right now is calling up the White House (they do take calls like congress) and urge that instructions be given to DHS and the Department of State to prioritize all family based immigration where there is a US citizen involved. They are executive departments and can have their priorities and instructions readjusted as long as they do not conflict with written law. It should really be the case anyways that taxpaying US citizens are prioritized, but it isn't the case when it comes to some other visa categories and protected statuses granted by USCIS. There was a huge slow down last year when it came time for a few thousand folks on TPS to extend their status. US citizens got placed on the back burner for a bunch of people that have been here for over a decade after a natural disaster. If you do it, just make sure to play the politics game and say you're a supporter even if you're not. Those who express their support have their opinions weighed more heavily.

I'm all for anything that makes this process go faster  What is the number to call?

[K1VisaFiler 29]

I found this link. Let's do it guys!! If a lot of people email white house about the USCIS slowness, things actually might pick up. Who knows? Worth a shot  

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

[dkmfan85 832]

6 hours ago, K1VisaFiler said:

I'm all for anything that makes this process go faster  What is the number to call?

https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/

Either the comment line or switchboard will get you to someone to leave your opinion.

[cherryblossoms916 216]

Hello to everyone! Just saw this thread. I remembered when we started our journey same month last year and now we’re together and happily married. I’m currently waiting for my gc now. Good luck to everyone! Just a reminder enjoy your time with your family and friends while waiting for your approvals, you’ll never know you wake up one day with your noa2 in the mail.

[lilpinay 59]

29 minutes ago, cherryblossoms916 said:

Hello to everyone! Just saw this thread. I remembered when we started our journey same month last year and now we’re together and happily married. I’m currently waiting for my gc now. Good luck to everyone! Just a reminder enjoy your time with your family and friends while waiting for your approvals, you’ll never know you wake up one day with your noa2 in the mail.

How many months before you got approved? Congratulations for your happy marriage by the way.. 😊