January 2018 Filers

[veeandzack 48]

4 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

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$). There is a process that is in place and if the applicant had more patience and followed the protocol then it could in the applicants eyes be viewed as it's  running much smoother. Oh, I am sure they are tired of "us" calling because there is no need to call if you are within the 5 month window that they advertise. I see a clear case of not reading the "READ THE SIGN' syndrome perpetuating. Just my 2 cent$. 

I personally didn’t call them yet because obviously I will get a « not processing January fillers yet » answer. But thank you for your concern ☺️ 

I will just sit there and meditate til further notice 😇

[Lebanese23 303]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

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. 

rigghhht?? i think we should not call them until we hit 7 months mark maybe that way they are not distracted by phone calls and approve cases quicker? that's just my train of thoughts at this point. i know they said 6 month average but on the site it says 5-7 months and we should respecfully wait until we reach the 7 month(215 days). I'm on 189 days Jan 4 (passed the 6 month) but they haven't even started january so i think im gonna wait until august 4 to really call(if i dont hear anything)

[Suny & LeLe 174]

4 minutes ago, JoulieS said:

rigghhht?? i think we should not call them until we hit 7 months mark maybe that way they are not distracted by phone calls and approve cases quicker? that's just my train of thoughts at this point. i know they said 6 month average but on the site it says 5-7 months and we should respecfully wait until we reach the 7 month(215 days). I'm on 189 days Jan 4 (passed the 6 month) but they haven't even started january so i think im gonna wait until august 4 to really call(if i dont hear anything)

The agents that answer the phones are not the ones that review our cases. So, it technically doesn't slow them down. they are slow because they want to be slow but not because people call a lot.  

[Lebanese23 303]

3 minutes ago, Suny & LeLe said:

The agents that answer the phones are not the ones that review our cases. So, it technically doesn't slow them down. they are slow because they want to be slow but not because people call a lot.  

I really hope it's a whole different department.  I was basing on an interview that happened a while ago, i read in there that they received calls but i dunno if they alternate between reviewing cases and working the phone lines(they didn't really go in details).  Read it here http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a, a VJ member used to work there and it helped shed some light, even if the process changed a bit at least i have an idea of what it means if your case is "touched" and how the work environment was back then. I know it's frustrating for all of us. but what's another month of waiting, i have registered myself for informed delivery from USPS(incase the website isn't getting updated, at least i have this to fall back on)

[LuFlolady 881]

14 hours ago, angelou said:

anytime this month we'll probably hear something!

yep Anytime! 

[LuFlolady 881]

18 hours ago, VickeySis said:

Everyone ok today??? It’s been quiet in here...just wanted to check in with everyone 😍♥️😏

 

has as anyone else become really good friends with your postal person?? Not going to lie. I have!!!! Trying to get the inside scoop if I have anything coming from USCIS from here until God willing SOON they text me and I will immediately leave work and go check my mail 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I am here just been keeping myself busy and limiting my time here on VJ because the anticipation is building. You should sign up for informed Delivery that tells you what is coming before it hits your mail box

[LuFlolady 881]

12 hours ago, ShadeNKevin said:

Are we there yet?  

LOL almost!

[fern28 61]

Get this: 

 

I've been in contact with my representative about our case. 

 

She just called me and said that USCIS said they don't have record of our case. I sent her a scan of our NOA1 and in my extensive experience, the WAC receipt number works on their website.

 

Wow. Annoying. But I made it clear to her that this why we need an advocate in this process. She's going on vacation but I will keep you guys updated on what comes of this. 

[kmza89 57]

is the new USCIS website down?

 

I tried to login but after the two factor I was directed to this:

 

[philipk1 100]

Hey,

 

Long time lurker here, my NOA1 is January 4th. I would like to inform everyone the casetracker app is sort of being updated again. I did a few mini scans and the app shows approvals dated 6/29/2018, there wasn't anything dated this week.

 

I saw 8 cases touched from December 27th but nothing from the 28th or 29th. For me it is great news because it confirms they were close to January last Friday.

 

[lilit829 368]

I think hopefully we will start to see Janies next week! Crossing fingers, toes, and all limbs for this! They have to already be working on the cases even if we haven't seen responses. 

[AlexisCC 123]

I just wish these uscis websites or apps would give some sort of smoke signal to let us know that everything will be ok  instead of waiting all this time and BAM RFE !  *****grabs security blanket**** lol 

[Suny & LeLe 174]

8 minutes ago, lilit829 said:

I think hopefully we will start to see Janies next week! Crossing fingers, toes, and all limbs for this! They have to already be working on the cases even if we haven't seen responses. 

I am thinking the same thing. people have been only getting the hard copy and no online notifications so.... that might mean that they already started January and next week they will get the NOA2 notices....omg we are so close!

[Deehotstepper 230]

On 7/3/2018 at 11:23 AM, Deehotstepper said:

I support your idea.

Have a lovely weekend everyone. Get some Rest. Cheers to Next week as the next stage of our journey may begin.

[VickeySis 318]

1 hour ago, Deehotstepper said:

Have a lovely weekend everyone. Get some Rest. Cheers to Next week as the next stage of our journey may begin.

Can you believe it? It's like soooo awesome. I am excited to start reading the news feed for sure:)