January 2018 Filers

[bnorwood 2]

I agree.. Thanks for the words of encouragement.. Been a LONG wait so far.. Since we tried Tourist visa a few times.. So we are waiting now 4 years..

[Lucy&Jason 807]

3 minutes ago, bnorwood said:

I agree.. Thanks for the words of encouragement.. Been a LONG wait so far.. Since we tried Tourist visa a few times.. So we are waiting now 4 years..

Wow that’s a long sacrifice... But we will all get there... almost there now...😊

[GP1977 288]

16 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

I feel worried actually hitting 210days without any news. Cause when you do an inquiry about being outside normal processing, USCIS will just going to give you a standard answer and that is “wait for another 30-45days”. Like what???😱😱😱 That will be another agony on our part. 😭😭😭

The process is definitely broken. People pay a lot of money to have these petitions processed and as a consumer they have zero accountability. They set what is “normal processing” and if there outside of it they will give you a boilerplate response and there is nothing you can do about it. It is ridiculous!

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 minute ago, GP1977 said:

The process is definitely broken. People pay a lot of money to have these petitions processed and as a consumer they have zero accountability. They set what is “normal processing” and if there outside of it they will give you a boilerplate response and there is nothing you can do about it. It is ridiculous!

That’s so true.. The worst case is, We have nothing to do about it. We can never raise any question to them. So sad...😢😢😢

[lilit829 368]

22 hours ago, LuFlolady said:

Congrats!

Thanks love! 

[GP1977 288]

Just now, Lucy&Jason said:

That’s so true.. The worst case is, We have nothing to do about it. We can never raise any question to them. So sad...😢😢😢

The good new is they will definitely get around to everyone’s case. 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

59 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

The good new is they will definitely get around to everyone’s case. 

That’s right.. that’s the only consolation we get as of this moment. 

[SilverMonk 194]

7 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

That’s right.. that’s the only consolation we get as of this moment. 

When is you NoA1 date btw? Your sent date is the same as your NoA1 date on your timeline so I'm just curious as to your date bc it might be the same as mine lol 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

Just now, SilverMonk said:

When is you NoA1 date btw? Your sent date is the same as your NoA1 date on your timeline so I'm just curious as to your date bc it might be the same as mine lol 

Yes its 12th of January. We sent the packet morning of January 12. Lockbox received it within the day.

[nowayout203 62]

1 hour ago, Lucy&Jason said:

I feel worried actually hitting 210days without any news. Cause when you do an inquiry about being outside normal processing, USCIS will just going to give you a standard answer and that is “wait for another 30-45days”. Like what???😱😱😱 That will be another agony on our part. 😭😭😭

The main call center basically sees the same info that you do. Once you cross the processing time inquiry threshold, they will likely connect you to a Tier 2 USCIS person who has access to USCIS internal and other systems that the call center people don’t have access to.

[SilverMonk 194]

18 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

Yes its 12th of January. We sent the packet morning of January 12. Lockbox received it within the day.

Wait really? So on your NoA1 the received date is the 12? I'm just asking bc I didn't know that they were so quick to file it upon receiving it lol. That's actually surprising 

[Duncan & shif 43]

204 days but still nothing from USCIS 

Plsssss noa2 come fast😦

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, GP1977 said:

The process is definitely broken. People pay a lot of money to have these petitions processed and as a consumer they have zero accountability. They set what is “normal processing” and if there outside of it they will give you a boilerplate response and there is nothing you can do about it. It is ridiculous!

It's been this way forever. Not going to change. Years ago when it was being adjudicated within 5 months no body complained. Now it's outside and HOLY C_ _ P Batman. Look at it this way They have the Gold so they get to make the rules. You need patience or your not going to make it. You still have AOS and ROC and they are not a walk in the park either. I know.... "I am with my love one so it's going to be different". How many times have I heard that??

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 hour ago, SilverMonk said:

Wait really? So on your NoA1 the received date is the 12? I'm just asking bc I didn't know that they were so quick to file it upon receiving it lol. That's actually surprising 

Yeah, as far as I can remember, my Fiancé sent it thru first class/speed post. Even we, we were surprised when we received our Noa1 hardcopy. It says there “Received date: January 12”.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, bnorwood said:

My NOA1 was Jan10 and it has passed time now, NO RFE Yet or NOA2.. seems to be just stuck waiting... Anyone else have any Idea what is happening???

No one has ever been able to answer that question. It's best now that you are waiting to begin gathering your documents. Has your fiancé traveled outside the Phil for more than 6 months since the age of 16? If yes she needs a Police Clearance and some take 1-2 months to get. Do you have the following information as to what needs to be done for the interview at USEM?

 

Once you receive your case number it's time to be in charge of what time you choose when things get down. To smooth that trail for your I have a few things that will help you process your visa there in the Philippines.

 

Start by visiting Hanks site where he has taken the time and research, and of course it helps if you spent 8 plus years helping folks in the Philippines sub-forum get their visas, where he has listed each step. With those steps he includes the what, when and why to completing the item. Many have used the website and have had little or NO problems securing a visa from USEM.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Next you'll want to connect with those who are processing through the Philippines in the VJ Philippines sub-forum that way you will be with like minded ppl who are sharing their experiences and also asking and answering questions. Since most in this thread are processing through another country they would be hard pressed to explain what is needed for the Philippines.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

You'll find this on Hank's website but I will give it to you early and that is the Packet 3 Letter for USEM. It's found here:

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Here is the Packet 3 letter.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

There you have it. Everything you need to get your visa. Good luck and smooth sailing.