January 2018 Filers

[Bladeness 32]

I was able to view my case on the "old" site after I had to create a new password because my account was "inactive for too long" (I've been checking the app, not site). I tried to log in to the "new" site using the same info as the "old" site and I couldn't get in. 

 

Am I suppose to create a new account on the "new" site or should I be able to get in with my log-in info from the "old" site? 

 

~Late January Filer ~ 

[IandM1123 149]

11 minutes ago, Bladeness said:

I was able to view my case on the "old" site after I had to create a new password because my account was "inactive for too long" (I've been checking the app, not site). I tried to log in to the "new" site using the same info as the "old" site and I couldn't get in. 

 

Am I suppose to create a new account on the "new" site or should I be able to get in with my log-in info from the "old" site? 

 

~Late January Filer ~ 

You  need to register for the new site  

[Suny & LeLe 174]

it is just me or are approvals slowing down a lot?  we haven't had a rain of approvals and we are already on the 3rd week of July. The worst part is that we don't even have the scans anymore, right? 

[Deehotstepper 230]

11 hours ago, MalC said:

Their 18th January date was old site or new site date???

It was on the new site.

[SMK 89 68]

Just an FYI to those who are calling USCIS to inquire about their cases - we weren't so lucky with how "helpful" the person on the other end was today. Our NOA1 date is January 10th (old site/paper NOA1) and January 12th (new site). My fiance (the petitioner) called and spoke to a lady who said that she can't give us any information until we reach 7 months of waiting and we are only at 6 months and a week. He then requested to speak to a Tier 2 person and they refused to transfer until we hit 7 months. I feel like saying something along the lines of - well your site says 5-7 months and the least you could do is provide us with an update on whether or not someone has even looked at it. He was at work so he didn't push anymore and couldn't wait on the phone again to get to a new person, but we'll try again tomorrow.

 

Has anyone else had issues like this? What did you end up saying to make them transfer you? This process is so frustrating - at least if things were going in order you could be a bit more patient but now I totally understand what it feels like to have an earlier NOA1 date than others getting approved and being frustrated with the system as much as you are happy for the people that are getting approved in January nonetheless. We're all in this together - but it feels like such a never ending uphill battle! 

[Deehotstepper 230]

5 hours ago, SMK 89 said:

where is this on the new site? 

Here is the link to submit a case inquiry online if you qualify.

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

[emekus94 1,125]

41 minutes ago, Suny & LeLe said:

it is just me or are approvals slowing down a lot?  we haven't had a rain of approvals and we are already on the 3rd week of July. The worst part is that we don't even have the scans anymore, right? 

It FEELS like things are slowing down- the reality is we don't know
VJ is like 3% of all applications to USCIS so even if EVERYONE here updated their profiles (which many do not), we still don't know how much work USCIS is putting here.
but yes- timelines across ALL immigration (AOS, EAD/AP, ROC, Citizenship) have slowed down and am not sure if things will pick up anytime soon.

 

So I suggest focusing on other things- like how you and your fiance will adjust when you get to USA and how to prepare for the interview stage. You are VERY close to an approval. Just hang on tight. It's coming!

 

Also- you can do your own mini scans with the USCIS case tracker app. Just put in your WAC number/numbers around it and it will show you what the status is on the 500 cases around yours

Edited July 18, 2018 by emekus94

[YulenkaF 42]

where are all approvals? 

last week was much much  more active...

[emekus94 1,125]

22 minutes ago, SMK 89 said:

Just an FYI to those who are calling USCIS to inquire about their cases - we weren't so lucky with how "helpful" the person on the other end was today. Our NOA1 date is January 10th (old site/paper NOA1) and January 12th (new site). My fiance (the petitioner) called and spoke to a lady who said that she can't give us any information until we reach 7 months of waiting and we are only at 6 months and a week. He then requested to speak to a Tier 2 person and they refused to transfer until we hit 7 months. I feel like saying something along the lines of - well your site says 5-7 months and the least you could do is provide us with an update on whether or not someone has even looked at it. He was at work so he didn't push anymore and couldn't wait on the phone again to get to a new person, but we'll try again tomorrow.

 

Has anyone else had issues like this? What did you end up saying to make them transfer you? This process is so frustrating - at least if things were going in order you could be a bit more patient but now I totally understand what it feels like to have an earlier NOA1 date than others getting approved and being frustrated with the system as much as you are happy for the people that are getting approved in January nonetheless. We're all in this together - but it feels like such a never ending uphill battle! 

This is common. Keep in mind, Tier I people CANNOT tell you what is happening with your case. They see what you see on the case tracking app.
So taking out your frustration on them does you no good 

In terms of what to say to get transferred: there are no magic words. Sometimes they say they can't transfer you simply because there's just not enough Tier II people to transfer you to.
You are currently at about 185-188 days. 200 is a new norm (yes people get approval before then) but relax.

You are perhaps a few days/few weeks from approval!
Prepare for the next stage now so once approved, you can move on quickly!

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

51 minutes ago, SMK 89 said:

Just an FYI to those who are calling USCIS to inquire about their cases - we weren't so lucky with how "helpful" the person on the other end was today. Our NOA1 date is January 10th (old site/paper NOA1) and January 12th (new site). My fiance (the petitioner) called and spoke to a lady who said that she can't give us any information until we reach 7 months of waiting and we are only at 6 months and a week. He then requested to speak to a Tier 2 person and they refused to transfer until we hit 7 months. I feel like saying something along the lines of - well your site says 5-7 months and the least you could do is provide us with an update on whether or not someone has even looked at it. He was at work so he didn't push anymore and couldn't wait on the phone again to get to a new person, but we'll try again tomorrow.

 

Has anyone else had issues like this? What did you end up saying to make them transfer you? This process is so frustrating - at least if things were going in order you could be a bit more patient but now I totally understand what it feels like to have an earlier NOA1 date than others getting approved and being frustrated with the system as much as you are happy for the people that are getting approved in January nonetheless. We're all in this together - but it feels like such a never ending uphill battle! 

As stated several times. Why u shouldn’t even bother calling till u reach day 210. Even better is wait till day 215. Cus a lot are being told at day 210 that there still with in normal processing time. 

[ShadeNKevin 8]

1 hour ago, emekus94 said:

It FEELS like things are slowing down- the reality is we don't know
VJ is like 3% of all applications to USCIS so even if EVERYONE here updated their profiles (which many do not), we still don't know how much work USCIS is putting here.
but yes- timelines across ALL immigration (AOS, EAD/AP, ROC, Citizenship) have slowed down and am not sure if things will pick up anytime soon.

 

So I suggest focusing on other things- like how you and your fiance will adjust when you get to USA and how to prepare for the interview stage. You are VERY close to an approval. Just hang on tight. It's coming!

 

Also- you can do your own mini scans with the USCIS case tracker app. Just put in your WAC number/numbers around it and it will show you what the status is on the 500 cases around yours

To be fairly warned: that only covers the old site cases.  And, as I accidentally blundered into, using the App for such searches can lock down your IP for an indeterminate length of time, this means both the old AND new site (and the app itself) .  

 I'm pretty frustrated with the whole thing.  the new site takes over 6 minutes to load each step, times out randomly and doesn't always work.  Hoping they get the bugs worked out soon! 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

8 hours ago, calliope8 said:

Tears of joy! We got approved! 😭😭😭 NOA1 Old site Jan 12 - New site Jan 18. We did apply to expedite a few weeks ago which may or may not have had something to do with approval eatlier than some other Jannies. 

 Keep the champagne chilled - it's coming y'all!

I’m so happy for you. Congratulations on your approval.🎊🎉

[Briggy 57]

7 hours ago, SMK 89 said:

Just an FYI to those who are calling USCIS to inquire about their cases - we weren't so lucky with how "helpful" the person on the other end was today. Our NOA1 date is January 10th (old site/paper NOA1) and January 12th (new site). My fiance (the petitioner) called and spoke to a lady who said that she can't give us any information until we reach 7 months of waiting and we are only at 6 months and a week. He then requested to speak to a Tier 2 person and they refused to transfer until we hit 7 months. I feel like saying something along the lines of - well your site says 5-7 months and the least you could do is provide us with an update on whether or not someone has even looked at it. He was at work so he didn't push anymore and couldn't wait on the phone again to get to a new person, but we'll try again tomorrow.

 

Has anyone else had issues like this? What did you end up saying to make them transfer you? This process is so frustrating - at least if things were going in order you could be a bit more patient but now I totally understand what it feels like to have an earlier NOA1 date than others getting approved and being frustrated with the system as much as you are happy for the people that are getting approved in January nonetheless. We're all in this together - but it feels like such a never ending uphill battle! 

My fiancee called today as well and the customer service rep told her the same thing and also refused to transfer her to a tier 2 officer. We are jan 12 old website. So we are not too far from ur filing date. Just waiting patiently.😔😔

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 hour ago, Briggy said:

My fiancee called today as well and the customer service rep told her the same thing and also refused to transfer her to a tier 2 officer. We are jan 12 old website. So we are not too far from ur filing date. Just waiting patiently.😔😔

We have the same date. USCIS is almost touching day January 12. We are getting closer. Just hang on.

[JJAN 46]

Good morning! Congratulations to all approvals. Looking at the thread - most likely ours will get approved August? Our NOA1's Jan30th and I saw some NOA1s dates were adjusted from 2-6 days. 

Edited July 19, 2018 by JJAN
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