October 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

[dkmfan85 832]

39 minutes ago, Todd L F said:

Quick question people, from when we receive our NOA2 and providing everything goes smoothly at the interview etc. how long roughly will it take from NOA2 to entry to the states?

Every country is a bit different after NOA2. The quickest ones, assuming you get your NVC case # as early as you can and have all your paperwork ready for the interview, would take 1 month. It all depends on appointment availability, how much time you have to wait between the medical exam & interview and how quick the mail service works in your country to get your passport back to you with your visa.

Edited April 11, 2018 by dkmfan85

[Naes 12,205]

17 minutes ago, Daniel P said:

4/10/2018 full day scan

 

Last date updated: 10/19

 

A few more updates, mostly RFE's. I'm sensing a rain of approvals tomorrow . We'll see!

 

 

***FULL DAY OVERALL***
Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	24
Name Was Updated	5
Request for Initial Evidence Was Mailed	2
Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received	1
Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent	1
GRAND TOTAL	33

 

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[FROM MID-DAY SCAN]

 

***OVERALL***
Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	8
Name Was Updated	3
Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent	1
GRAND TOTAL	12

 

***RFE CASES***
Previous Status	Current Status	Previous Update	Last Update
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/03/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/03/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/04/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/10/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/10/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/11/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/11/2017	04/10/2018
Case Was Received	Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed	10/10/2017	04/10/2018

 

***REMAINING VIRGIN CASES***
10/02/2017	167
10/03/2017	67
10/04/2017	50
10/05/2017	97
10/06/2017	118
10/10/2017	269
10/11/2017	125
10/12/2017	72
10/13/2017	125
10/16/2017	307
10/17/2017	161
10/18/2017	92
10/19/2017	138
10/20/2017	132
10/23/2017	319
10/24/2017	140
10/25/2017	97
10/26/2017	124
10/27/2017	114
10/30/2017	325
10/31/2017	181
GRAND TOTAL	3220

 

 

Check the new account after 4 am -6am California time. Most of the time shows approvals (silent) if the day before  

 

Hope you get it soon!

[BnK 367]

3 minutes ago, ToniAnn said:

How long is the RFE taking in the mail? 🧐

Thanks dearest! We ALL need this 

I'm guessing 5 days. That's how long it took for them to reply with our NOA1.

[ToniAnn 395]

1 minute ago, BnK said:

I'm guessing 5 days. That's how long it took for them to reply with our NOA1.

So from yesterday, about Friday? Ugh 😑 

[JoelThai 313]

1 hour ago, Meisha&Jake said:

Where did you get this information from?

 

Our case: no previous marriages, no children, no arrests/crimes & not common surnames yet we havent got NOA2 yet (still early days for us in October but dates past us have had RFE/NOA2) BUT my point im making whilst I appreciate your kindness in trying to help/reassure, is this valid confirmed information how USCIS “process”..?

I see your NOA 1 is 10/17, so I would be optimistic that you will see NOA2 in the next week or so.   (The more complicated cases can take 30, 60, or even 90 days in some cases.   Folks are still waiting who filed as early as June and July)  

 

Disclaimer:  I do not work for the USCIS or have inside information, so I can only use public information to draw my conclusions, but I believe they are reasonable.   

 

For the second item in the FAQ I derived my hypotheses from observations in past months threads and general information collected from the March 2017 Congressional Hearing on K1 Visa Fraud.

 

https://www.c-span.org/video/?425416-1/immigration-officials-testify-procedures-prevent-fianc-visa-fraud

 

While watching the Video, I took about 2 pages of notes for later referral.    Representatives from USCIS and DOS spoke to introduce the K1 Visa Process and what they are doing to eliminate fraud.   Donald Neufeld, Associate Director, Service Center Operations for the USCIS describes the role and purpose of the USCIS in the K1 evaluation.   He speaks specifically of how questions have been added to the I-129F which serve the purpose of Fraud indicators.   He states that these indicators trigger various background and security checks on both the petitioners and beneficiaries, including review for applicability of the Child Protection & Safety Act and IMBRA.

 

While Mr Neufeld does not speak to specific questions and what checks they may trigger, I have drawn the conclusions stated as to their impact on the processing time of the application.  I believe they are reasonable assumptions.  Mr Neufeld states that the primary purpose to the USCIS approval phase is to validate that both the Petitioner and Beneficiary are eligible for K1 Visa issuance and to flush out fraud in the early stages of application processing.    A representative from DOS states their purpose is also to identify fraud and validate that the relationship is genuine.  The separate roles of USCIS and DOS probably explain why proof of on going relationship is not required during the USCIS phase, but is a focus during the Embassy stage.  (The Embassies are part of the Department of State (DOS))

 

So, connecting the statements made in the video and reasonably (my opinion anyway) applying the likely fact that triggered background and security checks take time to investigate,  some cases out of necessity take longer than others. 

 

I hope that makes sense and that we see a NOA2 very soon for you.   

Edited April 11, 2018 by JoelThai

[Deehotstepper 230]

31 minutes ago, EllyNelly said:

You are right... I've been having a tough week so this was another blow. I dont know what else they could possibly want 

My sister, Chukwu Daalụ that you heard something back.   At Least you know now, they have touched your case, thousands are waiting just for their cases to be touched. Some news is better than no news. You will give them whatever they want and get your approval. Chi ga-egosi gị

[JoelThai 313]

1 hour ago, Naes said:

Nope I think mostly research on vj and experiences.

 

but my case was just like you. Nothing no marriages no criminal history nada. But my date was touched on March 10 I got my noa2 on April 5. 

 

So it is mostly about how those cases got to wait toooooo long got to that point. 

To be realistic, although any wait is difficult, a 25 day wait is on the good side of bad when considering that some of our September, August, and July friends that are still waiting.    And in your case, thankfully it was not a day later.  

 

I think it would be interesting to develop a Case Complexity Score and try to correlate the score to actual wait times.   It is very possible my conclusions on this are a bunch of hot air.  

[EllyNelly 385]

10 minutes ago, Deehotstepper said:

My sister, Chukwu Daalụ that you heard something back.   At Least you know now, they have touched your case, thousands are waiting just for their cases to be touched. Some news is better than no news. You will give them whatever they want and get your approval. Chi ga-egosi gị

Daalụ nụ nwanne m. 

[lauragp91 31]

1 hour ago, Naes said:

Check the new account after 4 am -6am California time. Most of the time shows approvals (silent) if the day before  

 

Hope you get it soon!

Yes! This was my case exactly. I was bummed to see almost no approvals on the scan for last Friday (04/06) and then on Saturday at around 3 AM California time my fiance got the email saying there was a change in our case. We checked the new website and we had been approved! 

[ChuAni 1,191]

2 hours ago, EllyNelly said:

I JUST GOT MY RFE NOTIFICATION I'M SO BUMMED

You've heard something from them! Sister, it's a big relief.💖💖

Most times, it's always what you sent previously. Maybe, they misplaced it.

 

Get what they want, send it back ASAP!

[ChuAni 1,191]

Happy Birthday, October Filers' Support System!

@Daniel P

 

God's Blessings to you, I pray!💖🥂🍾

[Rebecca & Kelvin 136]

I would just like to know, when you receive the email, saying there was a change in case status. Was this email sent from the new website, or was it sent from the old one? I only registered for the new website, and because I am in Australia, don't think I can put a mobile number(overseas #) in.

[ChuAni 1,191]

5 minutes ago, Rebecca & Kelvin said:

I would just like to know, when you receive the email, saying there was a change in case status. Was this email sent from the new website, or was it sent from the old one? I only registered for the new website, and because I am in Australia, don't think I can put a mobile number(overseas #) in.

New website

[Kfrye5 61]

It’s day 180 and I am letting my nerves get to me. Going to do some deep breathing exercises and working out. I feel it coming!! 

[BnK 367]

2 hours ago, ToniAnn said:

So from yesterday, about Friday? Ugh 😑 

yup..... cant wait to see what our RFE is all about.