I-129F February 2018 Filer

[dkmfan85 832]

36 minutes ago, Sami&Gabster said:

My fiancée (the petitioner) recently moved out to a new place, and she needs to update her address on the USCIS website. However, she is having some concerns that it will slow down our processing time. Is that possible?  

Nope. They just update the address in the computer system so any future mail will automatically be addressed to the new location. I'm moving next week but plan to notify USCIS a few days in advance of my actual move in date. Not planning on hearing anything until early Sept, though. Just trying to stay a step ahead of things.

[americaninlove 381]

Am I right that only one person from February has gotten an approval??? (On here that is.) Is that normal one week into the month?

[SalishSea 18,073]

13 minutes ago, americaninlove said:

Am I right that only one person from February has gotten an approval??? (On here that is.) Is that normal one week into the month?

I think you are correct.  I was thinking about it today, and I seem to remember that @x_driven_x said in previous threads that the past few months have really gotten going around the 8th of the month.  Day of the week might also play into it.

[Adrii 208]

37 minutes ago, americaninlove said:

Am I right that only one person from February has gotten an approval??? (On here that is.) Is that normal one week into the month?

Just saw we share the same NOA1 date ☺️ 

Hopefully wont be too much longer until we start to see some more feb updates flowing through!

Sending you all good vibes!!

[AnnaR 28]

51 minutes ago, americaninlove said:

Am I right that only one person from February has gotten an approval??? (On here that is.) Is that normal one week into the month?

it's 2 people - with noa 1 from Feb 1 and Feb 5

[ST_RO 309]

3 hours ago, AnnaR said:

it's 2 people - with noa 1 from Feb 1 and Feb 5

Actually it's about 7 or 8 I see on Igor's list http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=1&option=3&sortby=2

2 of seem are expedited, but the rest got lucky. We'll be there soon!

[AnnaR 28]

1 hour ago, ST_RO said:

Actually it's about 7 or 8 I see on Igor's list http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=1&option=3&sortby=2

2 of seem are expedited, but the rest got lucky. We'll be there soon!

2 of seem are expedited - how and why do they expedite their cases?

I've seen 2 filed in Feb and approved in April, why so soon???

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

7 minutes ago, AnnaR said:

2 of seem are expedited - how and why do they expedite their cases?

I've seen 2 filed in Feb and approved in April, why so soon???

They have met the requirements to have there cases expedited.

 

see link

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria

[ST_RO 309]

2 minutes ago, AnnaR said:

2 of seem are expedited - how and why do they expedite their cases?

I've seen 2 filed in Feb and approved in April, why so soon???

You can find USCIS expedite criteria here: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria

How to do it: follow the instructions on their website. Call USCIS and request an expedite, they will guide you from there.

It is very rare that expedites are being granted, but sometimes it works. However, you need to be able to provide them with the proper documentation. Type in "expedite" in the searchbox on the VJ start page and you can find more information.

 

The 2 that filed in Feb and were approved in April are the two expedited ones.

[FromBtoZ 125]

OMG filling out the DS-160 is so annoying! It times out so often........and just like every other form, the questions are not as easy as they appear! 😆

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

2 minutes ago, FromBtoZ said:

OMG filling out the DS-160 is so annoying! It times out so often........and just like every other form, the questions are not as easy as they appear! 😆

Make sure u save it often so u don't have to redo it all the time

[Greenbaum 12,259]

17 hours ago, madameMaison said:

You, Greenbaum , touched me deeply today. Instead of coming in to check the website every day, worry , be sad that it's taking forever, even make my fiancé miserable  sometimes with my emotional breakdowns, I decided to take on a hobby I always wanted to learn! I bought a guitar today  . You truly touched me deeply and I took your words literally, to go about my day like everyone else , and not let the slow process of the visa process dictate how I feel in this present moment. I've been reading the book "how to stop worrying and start living" by author Dale Carnegie, and in one of his chapters he mentions that keeping active and truly investing yourself in healthy activities can keep your mind of of worry and heartache! So you and Dale Carnegie are officially my heroes. May the good Universe bless you and grant you with whatever your heart desires. 🌼🙏

 

Many years ago I read those same writings from Dale Carnegie. He was such an inspirational person. I wish more people would take the time to read his writings. He was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), a bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948),

 

Thank you for sharing your experience and good luck on learning the guitar. Always wanted to learn but never made the commitment.

 

Remember, if you wake up today and see the beauty that surrounds you, you have God to thank for another day in your life, so go out and make it a good one. You will smile more if you put a smile on someone else's face.

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, AnnaR said:

2 of seem are expedited - how and why do they expedite their cases?

I've seen 2 filed in Feb and approved in April, why so soon???

This is a good site to get an idea in laymen's terms how to execute and expedite your case.

https://boureypeatnut.weebly.com/expedite.html

 

4 hours ago, ST_RO said:

You can find USCIS expedite criteria here: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria

How to do it: follow the instructions on their website. Call USCIS and request an expedite, they will guide you from there.

It is very rare that expedites are being granted, but sometimes it works. However, you need to be able to provide them with the proper documentation. Type in "expedite" in the searchbox on the VJ start page and you can find more information.

 

The 2 that filed in Feb and were approved in April are the two expedited ones.

Good answer.

[Kargo 2]

I've just been reading post for the past 6 months lol but is anyone here filing for Serbia?

[vaalp90 0]

Hello everyone im new on this site, so i was looking for some help. I got an email from uscis that they had taken action on my case but was diasppointed when i looked up my case. Has anyone else got a second case received email?

Noa1:feb 14(old site)

           Feb 17(new site)

Noa2: