November 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Nov2017AD 52]

On 8/30/2018 at 10:50 PM, theatregirl24 said:

November 24th per my NOA1 letter. Still waiting. We filed an inquiry and received an email saying it's being adjudicated and we should have a response in 45 days. Beyond frustrating. I'm ready for my love to be home with me!!!

Filed Nov 22nd and still no NOA2. This wait is absurd.

[theatregirl24 8]

8 hours ago, Nov2017AD said:

Filed Nov 22nd and still no NOA2. This wait is absurd.

Especially considering there are people who filed in February and they have already received the NOA2! 

[LeesaMarie 206]

On 8/31/2018 at 3:50 AM, theatregirl24 said:

November 24th per my NOA1 letter. Still waiting. We filed an inquiry and received an email saying it's being adjudicated and we should have a response in 45 days. Beyond frustrating. I'm ready for my love to be home with me!!!

That's awful, I'm really sorry. I hope you hear something soon. 

[Jeffreyyu 303]

Uscis finally receive our response to the RFE last evening...... After almost 3 months we pulled it together it was difficult but we made it thanks to god

[Nov2017AD 52]

On 9/5/2018 at 6:45 AM, theatregirl24 said:

Especially considering there are people who filed in February and they have already received the NOA2! 

They're taking so long that the system let me put in a second case outside of processing time request. Already did one two months ago...ridiculous.

[GP1977 288]

On 9/4/2018 at 10:00 PM, Nov2017AD said:

Filed Nov 22nd and still no NOA2. This wait is absurd.

I just saw that a person in the June 2017 forum who is now waiting nearly 450 days filed a lawsuit against USCIS because he hadn't heard a word.  Once he filed the lawsuit USCIS had 60 days to respond and he just received an RFE.  It might be an option to consider if you have tried other options to no avail.  The process is broken for sure.  

[theatregirl24 8]

47 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

I just saw that a person in the June 2017 forum who is now waiting nearly 450 days filed a lawsuit against USCIS because he hadn't heard a word.  Once he filed the lawsuit USCIS had 60 days to respond and he just received an RFE.  It might be an option to consider if you have tried other options to no avail.  The process is broken for sure.  

That is insane! It's not like we are expecting this service for free! If one service center is overwhelmed,  then they should either shift work to another center or hire more people!  

[Sandy05 24]

Just wanted to let you all know we were approved yesterday Sept 6th! I received an email today that they took action on our case. Old website still says received Nov 14th. New website showed approved! I cannot thank every one of you beautiful souls for all the encouragement and information you have provided these past 10 months. It has been so difficult and everyone that took the time to write words of support, I can't tell you how much it helped. And to anyone still waiting, I truly hope and pray that you get your good news soon. ❤️ 

[Nov2017AD 52]

1 hour ago, Sandy05 said:

Just wanted to let you all know we were approved yesterday Sept 6th! I received an email today that they took action on our case. Old website still says received Nov 14th. New website showed approved! I cannot thank every one of you beautiful souls for all the encouragement and information you have provided these past 10 months. It has been so difficult and everyone that took the time to write words of support, I can't tell you how much it helped. And to anyone still waiting, I truly hope and pray that you get your good news soon. ❤️ 

Congratulations! =D I got a letter response to my phone call stating my case is on hold because of security checks...ridiculous. Put in a request with my senator today.

[theatregirl24 8]

I finally received our NOA2 in the mail after 293 days! The website still says received though. 

[Jeffreyyu 303]

2 minutes ago, theatregirl24 said:

I finally received our NOA2 in the mail after 293 days! The website still says received though. 

Congratulations....... 

[Nov2017AD 52]

23 hours ago, theatregirl24 said:

I finally received our NOA2 in the mail after 293 days! The website still says received though. 

Congrats! I'm at 296 days =(

[pinkkk 76]

 Hi @Greenbaum My fiance lost his job this month and we are worried about filling up the Affidavit of support because he dont have a current job. His 2017 tax report passed the poverty guideline however he dont have a job right now so we dont have last 3 months proof of income and COE. Is it okay to have co-sponsor for k-1? and if we dont have a co-sponsor..can we do the interview 6 months from our noa2?? We really want to do the interview by October but we are nervous what if we got denied because they wont accept co-sponsor  or we can just wait for the time he already have a job then i can schedule my interview?

Edited September 15, 2018 by pinkkk

[Lucy&Jason 807]

On 9/8/2018 at 8:21 AM, Sandy05 said:

Just wanted to let you all know we were approved yesterday Sept 6th! I received an email today that they took action on our case. Old website still says received Nov 14th. New website showed approved! I cannot thank every one of you beautiful souls for all the encouragement and information you have provided these past 10 months. It has been so difficult and everyone that took the time to write words of support, I can't tell you how much it helped. And to anyone still waiting, I truly hope and pray that you get your good news soon. ❤️ 

Awww.. Congratulations to you..

[Greenbaum 12,259]

14 hours ago, pinkkk said:

 Hi @Greenbaum My fiance lost his job this month and we are worried about filling up the Affidavit of support because he dont have a current job. His 2017 tax report passed the poverty guideline however he dont have a job right now so we dont have last 3 months proof of income and COE. Is it okay to have co-sponsor for k-1? and if we dont have a co-sponsor..can we do the interview 6 months from our noa2?? We really want to do the interview by October but we are nervous what if we got denied because they wont accept co-sponsor  or we can just wait for the time he already have a job then i can schedule my interview?

All Embassy's are not required to take a co-sponsor but USEM is one that will at least look at the submittal paperwork. Most times they approve but again, they don't have to. If you want this to happen in Oct then a co-sponsor is the way to go. Your petitioner still will be required to submit at the interview their financials.

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions – English (February 2014)  Page 3 of 9 with original signature will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134.

 

US embassy Manila prefers that the joint sponsor for K1 is an immediate relative of the petitioner (ex: parent or sibling).  They do not have to except the co-sponsor for a K1, but each case is different. We have seen approvals and we have seen rejected applications. 

 

If the K1 visa application fails, you can take the spousal route. You would marry in the Philippines and then file for a visa In the IR1/CR1 category, the joint sponsor can be anybody (relative or friend) as long as they meet the requirements.  This process the CO must take the sponsor.

 

A Joint Sponsor must meet all these requirements;

 

1.  Be over age 18; AND

2.  Be either a USC or LPR; AND

3.  Be domiciled in the US; AND

4.  Meets or exceed the 125% poverty level with income and/or assets for his/her household size

 

Good luck