January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[LuFlolady 881]

2 minutes ago, Lucy&Jason said:

Yeah that was my concern. Why reissuance if we even haven’t received anything yet? 😢 As of this moment, i doubt if they are telling the truth or they are just merely lying to us. 

 

I forgot you are still within processing time.

did they say they actually mailed ur RFE? and yep still within processing time barely.....

[Lucy&Jason 807]

4 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

did they say they actually mailed ur RFE? and yep still within processing time barely.....

Yes they told us they already sent it out last Aug. 8 and that we should be receiving it last week. But we didn’t receive any. Hoping we will be receiving it soon. No room for “surrender” in this journey for love. 

[iwir 337]

Anyone passed 210 days without NOA2 and filed inquiry? How is it going?

[brigimigi 62]

43 minutes ago, iwir said:

Anyone passed 210 days without NOA2 and filed inquiry? How is it going?

My fiance called and the lady submitted it for us, gave him a receipt number - no confirmation in e-mail though. She said we should receive an answer in the next 15-30 days. I’m afraid the answer will be we still need time .... 

[I.Kat 191]

1 hour ago, iwir said:

Anyone passed 210 days without NOA2 and filed inquiry? How is it going?

Hey dear @iwir,

we inquired more than two weeks ago and got no response so far. Josh called yesterday and they gave him (again) a third different answer than before about when we're supposed to hear something from them. The first call was - "you will hear from us on August 22nd or earlier", the second call was - "you will hear from us within 45 days, 22nd the earliest", the third call - "you will hear from us within 30 days from filing the inquiry, until September 7th". They could AT LEAST get their employees tell some united lie instead of multiple ones...😔

[Snuffles 394]

2 hours ago, iwir said:

Anyone passed 210 days without NOA2 and filed inquiry? How is it going?

We haven’t filed yet. Hit 215 days on Friday and he will call again and see if there is update then file request if need to. 😕

10 minutes ago, I.Kat said:

Hey dear @iwir,

we inquired more than two weeks ago and got no response so far. Josh called yesterday and they gave him (again) a third different answer than before about when we're supposed to hear something from them. The first call was - "you will hear from us on August 22nd or earlier", the second call was - "you will hear from us within 45 days, 22nd the earliest", the third call - "you will hear from us within 30 days from filing the inquiry, until September 7th". They could AT LEAST get their employees tell some united lie instead of multiple ones...😔

So, so, frustrating!!! ❤️

[LuFlolady 881]

6 hours ago, Lucy&Jason said:

Yes they told us they already sent it out last Aug. 8 and that we should be receiving it last week. But we didn’t receive any. Hoping we will be receiving it soon. No room for “surrender” in this journey for love. 

Oh ok see according to them mine hasn't been sent just requested.....but not generated....

[GP1977 288]

3 hours ago, I.Kat said:

Hey dear @iwir,

we inquired more than two weeks ago and got no response so far. Josh called yesterday and they gave him (again) a third different answer than before about when we're supposed to hear something from them. The first call was - "you will hear from us on August 22nd or earlier", the second call was - "you will hear from us within 45 days, 22nd the earliest", the third call - "you will hear from us within 30 days from filing the inquiry, until September 7th". They could AT LEAST get their employees tell some united lie instead of multiple ones...😔

Has anyone tried contacting their Senator or Congressman for assistance once you are outside of normal processing? They are supposed to have a liaison that works within USCIS and from my understanding can help push things along.  

[I.Kat 191]

3 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

Has anyone tried contacting their Senator or Congressman for assistance once you are outside of normal processing? They are supposed to have a liaison that works within USCIS and from my understanding can help push things along.  

Thank you, we have contacted our CA Senator, Ms. Harris, last week (a week after our inquiry with USCIS) and someone in her office told us we would hear back from them within few weeks. And it is okay, we will be waiting anyway. I am kind of in a "shut-down mode", just sitting and waiting, without even seeing tomorrow (or a day/week/month later) as a day it "might happen". Just stuck.

[RambaCat 643]

Oh man, I really hope you guys all receive something soon - I keep checking in to see if there are any updates! 

[LuFlolady 881]

8 minutes ago, RambaCat said:

Oh man, I really hope you guys all receive something soon - I keep checking in to see if there are any updates! 

looks as if you are cruising right along! congrats and good luck the rest of the way

[SilverMonk 194]

For those who contacted your congressman or senator, did you guys send them just the release form or did you send in a copy of your NoA1 or birth certificate. Or just the form?

[C32 46]

FINALLY got approved after 226 days. 

 

I can’t wait to start being able to set up exams/interview/etc... I want to get this process moving 😊

 

does anyone know know how long we should wait after NOA2 before calling to get our NVC number?

[D&B 34]

On ‎8‎/‎22‎/‎2018 at 9:48 AM, LuFlolady said:

Thank you for this info and as I still sit in RFE LIMBO I remain hopeful....Everytime I call I speak to a tier 2 because tier 1 folks always tell me there is no action on my case. I had my congressman call yesterday and they told him too I am getting an RFE and the RFE should go out in the next couple days. I have called myself everyday this week which I vowed to myself I would do and they keep saying the RFE has been requested but not generated....So we shall see if I receive it this week or weekend. Congrats to you and good luck the rest of the way

Good luck to you as well and everyone still waiting which I know seems like an eternity. Just for everyone's info, I have yet to see an update on the new website indicating an approval. Want me to throw a monkey wrench into everyone's "they no longer use the old site?" Logged into the old site just for old times sake....Here's the case history update on that site:

 

"On August 20, 2018, your inquiry about a notice that you did not receive, referral number ################, was assigned to an officer for response."

 

Yet, nothing on the new site.....

 

Just wanted to share as although everyone says they don't update the old site anymore, they sure do.......so my advice is check the old site too.

[D&B 34]

19 minutes ago, C32 said:

FINALLY got approved after 226 days. 

 

I can’t wait to start being able to set up exams/interview/etc... I want to get this process moving 😊

 

does anyone know know how long we should wait after NOA2 before calling to get our NVC number?

Someone posted the link below on the August 2018 NOA2 - NVC thread and I filled it out this morning and sent it off. Check out that thread as it's very helpful and gives you an idea how long the average applicant waits. Hoping I can stay in the "average time frame" for the next steps as opposed to those waiting longer...(I'm not sure how to link to that thread...sorry)

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

 

And CONGRATULATIONS - after 226 days USCIS should include a huge gift basket with the NOA2!

Edited August 23, 2018 by D&B
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