March 2018 I-129f Filers

[Lucy&Jason 807]

5 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Just to clarify-- are you referring to your RFE?

Yes i am..

 

5 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

Did they let you know when they received it in the mail also like they tell you the NOA1 date or you just wait to hear the approval?

You will be notified as soon as they received your response. Most of the time old website will be first updated of the status “RFE was received” from the USCIS.

[Rayapig 46]

4 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

Yes i am..

 

You will be notified as soon as they received your response. Most of the time old website will be first updated of the status “RFE was received” from the USCIS.

Okay, great. Thank you for the info. So was it 23 days from when you actually mailed the RFE that you got an approval or 23 days after they showed they received it? I think this is my last question for you-- sorry. But thank you so much for your help.

[Helike 93]

44 minutes ago, Selina A said:

Hello, I am wondering why the current processing times in VISAJOURNET don't change anymore? It s been more than 4 days that there is no change in the dates 

i was wondering about the same thing the last 2 days, thought maybe there were so many appilcations that it takes them more days, but also the "Trends" with the 196 days isnt correct anymore.

[Lucy&Jason 807]

39 minutes ago, Rayapig said:

23 days after they showed they received it

Yes... this is my answer..

[datnukkahd 76]

5 hours ago, Chiara_5 said:

ahhhh same dates  waiting....

 

Lets keep each other updated!

[Hirotoyoto 36]

On 9/26/2018 at 1:32 PM, Stivendepr said:

Recieved 3-22

Approved 9-24

 

My fiance told me to check when last March got approved and I saw people saying they sent earlier that us and got approved yesterday. I felt like checking and boom, USCIS said we are approved. I am buzzing I am so happy and my fiance was almost crying. 

congrats! which site did you check? they received ours on march 26th i hope we hear soon too :)

[datnukkahd 76]

6 hours ago, Chiara_5 said:

ahhhh same dates  waiting....

 

I just checked and I'm approved now!!!

[Killowatts 28]

Just received our NOA2 email this morning.

[Stivendepr 22]

34 minutes ago, Hirotoyoto said:

congrats! which site did you check? they received ours on march 26th i hope we hear soon too

I checked the only site I know, the one supplied in our original acceptance: https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

[Killowatts 28]

20 minutes ago, RayAndCrisnaLyn said:

Just received our NOA2 email this morning.

Interesting tidbit.

 

I checked https://my.uscis.gov/account/applicant at like 8:15am.  No update.

 

I received our NOA2 notification email at 8:30am.  I had also signed up for a text message but did not get one.

 

I go back and check the https://my.uscis.gov/account/applicant site, it has not yet been updated.

 

So, going off my situation, you'll likely get your email notice before your case info on the website will be updated.

 

Ray

[Hirotoyoto 36]

11 hours ago, G&E said:

(800)375-5283

hi when you called did you talk to someone or was it just automated telling you you got approved already?

[Orientalelf 50]

On 9/26/2018 at 10:18 PM, Mez274 said:

Hey guys, im WAITINGGG till the website updates itself to say that i can submit a case enquiry for march 5th (and call them) which hopefully is in a few days but im wondering does that even make a difference? Has anyone else submitted an enquiry on the website and seen a reply or just SOMETHING!? thanks in advance

Same boat my friend, March 05 as well and complete silence on the NOA2. We called and put in an enquiry but nothing. Mar 5 must be cursed or something, my advice to stop the insanity is to not look at visa journey, delete apps and "pretend" you never even filed. Literally carry on like you're not even engaged and prepare for the long wait to at least next March. Then worry.

 

-pats seat in boat- come join me. 

[Hirotoyoto 36]

2 hours ago, RayAndCrisnaLyn said:

Interesting tidbit.

 

I checked https://my.uscis.gov/account/applicant at like 8:15am.  No update.

 

I received our NOA2 notification email at 8:30am.  I had also signed up for a text message but did not get one.

 

I go back and check the https://my.uscis.gov/account/applicant site, it has not yet been updated.

 

So, going off my situation, you'll likely get your email notice before your case info on the website will be updated.

 

Ray

hi, i see your noa1 is march 26th as well. when i check the uscis website it says they got our petition on march 26th so i should get my noa2 now as well. 

[G&E 12]

1 hour ago, Hirotoyoto said:

hi when you called did you talk to someone or was it just automated telling you you got approved already?

I talked to an officer he ask me a couple of question and put me on hold for a few minutes and told me that my case was approved the 24th. My case still haven’t been updated on the website. I’m out of the country but someone back home confirmed that I did received the approval letter in the mail the day before yesterday so that was the 26th.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Hirotoyoto said:

hi, i see your noa1 is march 26th as well. when i check the uscis website it says they got our petition on march 26th so i should get my noa2 now as well. 

Each case stands on it's own and is processed but may not be on the same timeline as someone else who applied the same time you did. Background checks and home country's have a great influence on the timing. To get a better idea use these tools.

 

1. It's advisable that once you receive your NOA2 that you contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address.

 

2.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture  you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!

 

3. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.

 

I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's pretty accurate, maybe within a day or so.

 

If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.