January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Greenbaum 12,259]

15 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

If u seen people changing there vj time line and not have a interview they didn’t update it correctly. 

Usa is not going to allow anyone get a k1 visa without a interview at embassy.

I think he was referring to the AOS after marriage and not the interview at the Embassy.

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

I think he was referring to the AOS after marriage and not the interview at the Embassy.

Well... after I ready it 5 more times I came to that conclusion also. 

Ill blame it on the surgery from yesterday and meds.😜😜

[SilverMonk 194]

13 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

If u seen people changing there vj time line and not have a interview they didn’t update it correctly. 

Usa is not going to allow anyone get a k1 visa without a interview at embassy.

Im not asking about the K-1 visa interview. Im asking about the adjustment of status interview.

 

13 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

In most cases an interview is called for. Not a requirement but you do not get to chose whether that takes place or not. I personally did not have an interview for either AOS or 10 GC.

Right right. Yeah that's why I was asking, because I saw that some people were not required to go for the interview. So I just wanted to know if USCIS changed its policies regarding AOS interviews. Like is it possible that some people wont be required to go in for the interview or is USCIS now strict and is interviewing every AOS filers.

I know I'll be interviewed. I was just curious to know if the lack of interview was still a thing lol.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 minutes ago, SilverMonk said:

Im not asking about the K-1 visa interview. Im asking about the adjustment of status interview.

 

Right right. Yeah that's why I was asking, because I saw that some people were not required to go for the interview. So I just wanted to know if USCIS changed its policies regarding AOS interviews. Like is it possible that some people wont be required to go in for the interview or is USCIS now strict and is interviewing every AOS filers.

I know I'll be interviewed. I was just curious to know if the lack of interview was still a thing lol.

I can't say because ours was 2 years ago but in each case, no interview for us. I think it hinges on how busy your local office is. Raleigh is always slammed.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

Well... after I ready it 5 more times I came to that conclusion also. 

Ill blame it on the surgery from yesterday and meds.😜😜

Yup. I heard that was going around (brain farts). Give it 60 to 90 days, it should go away.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

Yup. I heard that was going around (brain farts). Give it 60 to 90 days, it should go away.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

It was surgery on my head also. Think my brain leaked out. 3inch slice. Doesn’t feel great. Highly discourage anyone from doing it

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

It was surgery on my head also. Think my brain leaked out. 3inch slice. Doesn’t feel great. Highly discourage anyone from doing it

Ohhh, maybe I shouldn't have made fun of that area. Get back on your feet soon love.

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

Ohhh, maybe I shouldn't have made fun of that area. Get back on your feet soon love.

Lmao hell no dude. I make fun of it. Did before and now after. I could post pics but people may get disgusted. 😂😜😂.

see ur from NC. How’s the hurricane treating ya?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

7 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

Lmao hell no dude. I make fun of it. Did before and now after. I could post pics but people may get disgusted. 😂😜😂.

see ur from NC. How’s the hurricane treating ya?

We are in Raleigh and we are just getting a little wind. The storm shifted at the last minuet and went more south toward Charlotte. We are getting light sprinkles but as the ppl on the news tell you "the sky is falling, the sky is falling". Oy vey

Edited September 14, 2018 by Greenbaum

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

We are in Raleigh and we are just getting a little wind. The storm shifted at the last minuet and went more south toward Charlotte. We are getting light sprinkles but as the ppl on the news tell you "the sky is falling, the sky is falling". Oye'vy

Glad to hear u missed the brunt of the storm. Hope it continues for u. As so many need ur input and guidance. 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

6 hours ago, Duane & Haney said:

update for today:

 

01/25/2018 – NOA1 new website

08/24/2018 – submitted online inquiry, one day out of normal processing times, received request ID number, "expect reply by Sept. 15th"

08/27/2018 – called USCIS and spoke to Tier 2, "still not very far out of processing time", "wait until Sept. 15th, when inquiry is complete"

08/27/2018 – submitted online request to USCIS Ombudsman online – received e-mail acknowledgement "will contact me if able to help"

08/28/2018 – contacted my US senator using Greenbaum's links – filled out online form – printed form and mailed it to address provided

08/29/2018 – contacted my US representative using Greenbaum's links – was simple online form, which was submitted online, no receipt

09/04/2018 – called USCIS and spoke to Tier 1, "everything looks fine", "no negative decision or impact", "please wait for result of inquiry..."

09/04/2018 – received response from Ombudsman, "case is not yet outside of normal processing times". I will appeal this with explanation

09/07/2018 – received response to USCIS online case inquiry: "with officer", "under review", "will contact if more info needed", "please wait" :-)

 

09/14/2018 – called USCIS and spoke to Tier 2, "under adjudication", "is in final stage of process", "no issues", "please wait another 30-60 days"

 

 

Officer tried to help, indicated that there was nothing wrong, it was just taking time. Confirmed that in fact February has already started, we were taking longer than normal. Said that the case was "in adjudication" which meant that all background checks were done, but the officer had around 10 cases at a time to work on, and mine was likely being left to the last.

He did say, though, that in his experience we were in good shape and could expect to have a decision within 30-60 days.

 

So not totally encouraging, but at least there's nothing wrong, and at least were are in the later steps of the process and not just stuck some where....right? 😀

 

open possibilities:

-keep calling
-appeal response from Ombudsman

-schedule infopass meeting with immigration officer

 

Hope you have a great weekend. You'll continue in our prayers.! 🙂 Speedy approvals to everyone!!!

 

Duane & Haney

Your approval now is on the way.... Hopefully this month..🙏

[Rodney & Julissa 27]

Just an update for everyone still waiting.   I received my approval today.  My mailed my RFE was received by USCIS on 08-29-18 and I received my approval yesterday evening at 6 PM central time zone by text then email.  I checked the site and it was approved on 09-12-18 so it took the system two days to notify us that it was approved.  Everyone hang in there your approval is coming soon!  BTW  Those any one have the link to the NVC group?  Thanks in advance

Edited September 15, 2018 by Rodney & Julissa
additional question

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 minute ago, Rodney & Julissa said:

Just an update for everyone still waiting.   I received my approval today.  My mailed my RFE was received by USCIS on 08-29-18 and I received my approval yesterday evening at 6 PM central time zone by text then email.  I checked the site and it was approved on 09-12-18 so it took the system two days to notify us that it was approved.  Everyone hang in there your approval is coming soon!  BTW  

So it’s 14days after they received your response.. hopefully we will be the next. Congratulations to you...

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

38 minutes ago, Rodney & Julissa said:

Just an update for everyone still waiting.   I received my approval today.  My mailed my RFE was received by USCIS on 08-29-18 and I received my approval yesterday evening at 6 PM central time zone by text then email.  I checked the site and it was approved on 09-12-18 so it took the system two days to notify us that it was approved.  Everyone hang in there your approval is coming soon!  BTW  Those any one have the link to the NVC group?  Thanks in advance

Congratulations and thank u for the detailed up date. Gives us all who r wait for rfe response some insight.

[brigimigi 62]

On 9/12/2018 at 2:43 PM, Lucy&Jason said:

Hoping for the best on or before their 45days. Hopefully no RFE and it will just be a straight APPROVAL 🤞

 

 keep us posted..

OMG WE GOT APPROVED LAST NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks everyone for the lots of positive messages throughout the long wait and being helpful always! It's such a great community! *updating my timeline now*