January 2018 Filers

[angelou 43]

10 hours ago, IandM1123 said:

Seeing no more scan updates makes me sad  Everyday when I wake up and before I got to sleep, I always check Nov and Dec forums to see how many got approved and it always makes me happy whenever I see the numbers. 

I feel you :/

[angelou 43]

2 hours ago, J&D09 said:

I hope they start on Monday😩😩😩

fingers crossed!

[VickeySis 318]

30 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I'd ing up for USPS alerts. Every morning you'll get an email with a scan of each piece of mail arriving that day. Free to use. Go to USPS website to sign up.

@Greenbaum is this anfor real thing, or are you teasing me??!!!  I have never heard of this. I swear if it’s true, you deserve the biggest gold 🌟 for awesomeness ☺️☺️🤪🤪🤪

[Jovanni 30]

37 minutes ago, VickeySis said:

@Greenbaum is this anfor real thing, or are you teasing me??!!!  I have never heard of this. I swear if it’s true, you deserve the biggest gold 🌟 for awesomeness ☺️☺️🤪🤪🤪

I can confirm its true I have signup with usps for alerts there is even an app you can download its called informed delivery you can check daily scans of incoming mail like to check it daily to see whats coming in it usps runs scans pictures of your mail and you can see what mail is coming in usually 24hrs before mail is delivered 

[ShadeNKevin 8]

Are we there yet?  

[angelou 43]

3 minutes ago, ShadeNKevin said:

Are we there yet?  

I can say... "almost"

[angelou 43]

Guys let us know once you all get approved  It is so quiet and u can't see nor hear updates :/

[ShadeNKevin 8]

The whole 134 sponsorship thing has been keeping me up at night.  

   How much does a partial dependant count against income? 

   I am so close to the cutoff for sponsor, it's worrisome.  I live in a low income/ low cost area, self employed, no mortgages or loans, paid for house, paid for cars.  It all comes down to how they count. 

... and yes, I have backup co sponsors, but if I can do it without one, almost the better.  

[VickeySis 318]

4 hours ago, Jovanni said:

I can confirm its true I have signup with usps for alerts there is even an app you can download its called informed delivery you can check daily scans of incoming mail like to check it daily to see whats coming in it usps runs scans pictures of your mail and you can see what mail is coming in usually 24hrs before mail is delivered 

I have indeed downloaded the app, it could not indenting my ID sooo in the morning In going to post office to confirm and hopefully start getting this service. @Greenbaum you get 5 good ⭐️ 🌟🌟🌟🌟👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Snuffles 394]

5 hours ago, angelou said:

Guys let us know once you all get approved  It is so quiet and u can't see nor hear updates :/

Don’t worry... you’ll hear our updates 😆

1 hour ago, VickeySis said:

I have indeed downloaded the app, it could not indenting my ID sooo in the morning In going to post office to confirm and hopefully start getting this service. @Greenbaum you get 5 good ⭐️ 🌟🌟🌟🌟👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I need to remember to tell my fiancé about this!!

[veeandzack 48]

Random thoughts but, does anyone also think that maybe uscis stopped updating website because it was taking too much time in the process of approving people’s cases ? 

Or maybe is it because they tired of us calling after looking through scans to find out case after ours was approved first😅

[Lebanese23 303]

1 hour ago, veeandzack said:

Random thoughts but, does anyone also think that maybe uscis stopped updating website because it was taking too much time in the process of approving people’s cases ? 

Or maybe is it because they tired of us calling after looking through scans to find out case after ours was approved first😅

I think that will actually cause more phone calls flooding in because they are really leaving us in the dark at this point. Ough. More phone calls means we are slowing them down.  Nothing is working out for us

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, ShadeNKevin said:

The whole 134 sponsorship thing has been keeping me up at night.  

   How much does a partial dependant count against income? 

   I am so close to the cutoff for sponsor, it's worrisome.  I live in a low income/ low cost area, self employed, no mortgages or loans, paid for house, paid for cars.  It all comes down to how they count. 

... and yes, I have backup co sponsors, but if I can do it without one, almost the better.  

How is the dependent supported. 100% by you then 100% is the answer if less then adjust according to your commitment. Are you comparing your numbers against https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864p.pdf?download=1. You will need 100% at the time of the interview and 125% at the AOS stage. To make things easier, and because the CO at your interview has a lot of leeway, I would recommend the 125%.

 

Here is a basic tutorial on the merits of the I-134 for a K-1 visa. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/fiance-marriage-visa-book/chapter3-4.html

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, JoulieS said:

I think that will actually cause more phone calls flooding in because they are really leaving us in the dark at this point. Ough. More phone calls means we are slowing them down.  Nothing is working out for us

You bring up a good point and something I have been advocating for many years. There is a process in placed. USCIS has provided the tools to be up to date on what is taking place with cases. If you are within the normal processing time, 5 months, then there is no need to call as I can guarantee you will get the pad answer "another 8 weeks" blah blah blah. For years, I have seen this in these threads, those who are waiting for their NOA2. Still it seems to be a problem for applicants and hence all the calls and stress and complaining and demanding and and and.... Let the process work. Follow timelines here on VJ and on USCIS websites. You will get your NOA2, it's just not when  YOU WANT IT. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, veeandzack said:

Random thoughts but, does anyone also think that maybe uscis stopped updating website because it was taking too much time in the process of approving people’s cases ? 

Or maybe is it because they tired of us calling after looking through scans to find out case after ours was approved first😅

All three. They have a new website that they are transitioning to and hence the old one is seems to no longer update. There is only so much manpower available (cost$). There is a process that is in place and if the applicant had more patience and followed the protocol then it could in the applicants eyes be viewed as it's  running much smoother. Oh, I am sure they are tired of "us" calling because there is no need to call if you are within the 5 month window that they advertise. I see a clear case of not reading the "READ THE SIGN' syndrome perpetuating. Just my 2 cent$.