January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Greenbaum 12,260]

11 hours ago, PattyP15 said:

Hi! How's the waiting time for calling USCIS?

Depends when you call. See my response above.

[azbob 37]

I called the Volgons\H\H\H\H\H\H\H USCIS is morning and the wait was about 3 1/2 hours. 

 

They couldn't tell me much other than cases like mine (7+ months with no status updates) are likely held up due to background checks. She said there is no way to check the progress of the background check and that it could be 1-3 months and to wait to see what the inquiry I filed yesterday reveals. 

 

Who knows. I've called 3 times and each time get a different answer. Sure is frustrating. My fiancee has a B1/B2 visa and I'm going to fly her here to visit while we wait. It's been too long and we've been holding off on trips to save money in anticipation of the NOA2 letter being imminent. 

 

Is there any reason not to use her tourist visa? Will it delay things further?

[Lucy&Jason 808]

12 hours ago, kmza89 said:

So my fiance called USCIS today and apparently they sent RFE last Aug 7. We tried calling aug 10 and they said we are still within processing time. They haven't changed the status in the new website.

 

Do you guys know how many days I'll expect to receive the letter?

 

 

You will get different views about your case from different USCIS officers you will be encountered. So always find way to talk to Tier 2.

[Lucy&Jason 808]

2 hours ago, azbob said:

I called the Volgons\H\H\H\H\H\H\H USCIS is morning and the wait was about 3 1/2 hours. 

 

They couldn't tell me much other than cases like mine (7+ months with no status updates) are likely held up due to background checks. She said there is no way to check the progress of the background check and that it could be 1-3 months and to wait to see what the inquiry I filed yesterday reveals. 

 

Who knows. I've called 3 times and each time get a different answer. Sure is frustrating. My fiancee has a B1/B2 visa and I'm going to fly her here to visit while we wait. It's been too long and we've been holding off on trips to save money in anticipation of the NOA2 letter being imminent. 

 

Is there any reason not to use her tourist visa? Will it delay things further?

@azbob we have the same received date. I am sure they already adjudicated your case since they are touching now 3rd week of January. Just keep an eye on your mailbox. And again, if you have time keep on calling them. 

[Lucy&Jason 808]

12 hours ago, kmza89 said:

So my fiance called USCIS today and apparently they sent RFE last Aug 7. We tried calling aug 10 and they said we are still within processing time. They haven't changed the status in the new website.

 

Do you guys know how many days I'll expect to receive the letter?

 

 

Even me is also wondering when we will get the letter that was sent out Aug. 8. What they only told Jason was that, we will be receiving it this week or early next week. Yours is coming so soon too.😊

[Lucy&Jason 808]

13 hours ago, SilverMonk said:

A few days ago someone said that an officer on the hotline told them that on Wednesday there would be a lot approvals. So since we didn't get updates today from yesterday then we'll probably see Monday's and today's approvals all tomorrow. 

I’m the one who said it.

[Ian&Dana 51]

Finally!

[brigimigi 62]

8 minutes ago, Ian&Dana said:

Finally!

Congratulations 🎊!! Omg we have the same date 🙀🙀🙀🙀

[Ian&Dana 51]

4 minutes ago, brigimigi said:

Congratulations 🎊!! Omg we have the same date 🙀🙀🙀🙀

Thank you! I'm here with you 😘 I was so upset this morning and rn I'm cryin and shaking  can't wait for my babe to be up ❤️ 

Edited August 15, 2018 by Ian&Dana

[Lucy&Jason 808]

13 minutes ago, Ian&Dana said:

Finally!

Congratulations 🍻

[angusdonald13 19]

Just got approved today! 211 days. 

 

Now to start the waiting process again but at least there’s progress !

[Greenbaum 12,260]

20 minutes ago, angusdonald13 said:

Just got approved today! 211 days. 

 

Now to start the waiting process again but at least there’s progress !

Now is the time to get busy to shave time off getting the interview and visa. Here is the information that the Embassy will send you and other places to seek help.

 

VJ Sub forum where there are experts to help you midgait the process. 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/146-australia-and-new-zealand/

 

Read over this information and follow the instructions:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ws5bsSQru7Axg8SthLUANj1kx5pm8QNG/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DKRc5bBmpL5fesrMAP1RRLwucTnjOB6Y/view?usp=sharing

 

Last go to the top of this page and under the tab "portals" on the blue ribbon choose it and then search for your country. Lots of information there.

[angusdonald13 19]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

Now is the time to get busy to shave time off getting the interview and visa. Here is the information that the Embassy will send you and other places to seek help.

 

VJ Sub forum where there are experts to help you midgait the process. 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/146-australia-and-new-zealand/

 

Read over this information and follow the instructions:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ws5bsSQru7Axg8SthLUANj1kx5pm8QNG/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DKRc5bBmpL5fesrMAP1RRLwucTnjOB6Y/view?usp=sharing

 

Last go to the top of this page and under the tab "portals" on the blue ribbon choose it and then search for your country. Lots of information there.

Wow, thanks for your help @Greenbaum. You didn’t have to do all that for me. Appreciate all you do for the forum!

[Greenbaum 12,260]

5 hours ago, azbob said:

I called the Volgons\H\H\H\H\H\H\H USCIS is morning and the wait was about 3 1/2 hours. 

 

They couldn't tell me much other than cases like mine (7+ months with no status updates) are likely held up due to background checks. She said there is no way to check the progress of the background check and that it could be 1-3 months and to wait to see what the inquiry I filed yesterday reveals. 

 

Who knows. I've called 3 times and each time get a different answer. Sure is frustrating. My fiancee has a B1/B2 visa and I'm going to fly her here to visit while we wait. It's been too long and we've been holding off on trips to save money in anticipation of the NOA2 letter being imminent. 

 

Is there any reason not to use her tourist visa? Will it delay things further?

She can still use her current visa. Once the K-1 is issued the B-1 will be cancelled. Here is some information to help you out and that you can begin to gather your documents and plan what to do after getting your case number. I don't have an official copy of the P3 from Haiti but if you get a copy could you send a copy via PM as I will use it to help others who come after you. Thanks.

 

Also there is information here for process your visa at your Embassy:

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Panama&cty=Panama

Instructions of what needs to be completed and what documents are needed

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/pa/index.html?firstTime=No

And, the sub-forum for your country/region where experts are there to help with your Embassy specific questions.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

 

Edited August 15, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Snuffles 394]

31 minutes ago, angusdonald13 said:

Just got approved today! 211 days. 

 

Now to start the waiting process again but at least there’s progress !

Congratulations!