January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 minutes ago, VickeySis said:

@Greenbaum you have any data or trends on current RFE turn around I have been trying to find with no avail....mine was aug 10, csc receiced and updated that case is now being processed on aug 20...just curious if god forbid it really is the 60 days they advised on RFE 😒😒😒😒

I don't really follow RFE's too closely as they are all over the board and when I hear something it's usually someone upset. So I try and avoid that controversy. Once one is received I can opine if I am familiar with the subject.

 

There is a spreadsheet from those in the past who have received RFE's, it makes for a good read.

 

Here is the link to the RFE thread:

 

http://www.visajourn...fe-master-list/

 

Here is the link to the actual document in google docs: 

 

https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On ‎8‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 6:25 PM, Dinara said:

NOA 1 - 01/22/2018 

212 дней 

Вызовите, вызовите и снова вызовите.

Если вы не позвоните, вы будете ждать всегда. 

Сегодня позвонили и получили RFE .

Снова подождите, подождите и подождите.

 It must be good news because it's in Russian, Larger Letters and BOLD.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

 

After getting notified and receiving your NOA2 send an email to NVC asking for them to email both you and your fiancé if any updates occur. In the past they have replied when your case was received from USCIS, another when your case number has been assigned and when your case is being sent out to your Embassy without you having to make any further queries by phone. Here is where you send this information to:

 

Email address: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

Subject: Your receipt #

Body: Petitioner's Complete Name Birthday ; Beneficiary's Complete Name Birthday

 

 

Or use the online form

 

https://secureforms.travel.state.gov/ask-nvc.php

 

https://secureforms.travel.state.gov/ask-nvc.php

[Valmabe 254]

12 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

 It must be good news because it's in Russian, Larger Letters and BOLD.

Google says: 

 

Call, call and call again.
If you do not call, you will always wait.
Today they called and received RFE.
Wait again, wait and wait

 

[VickeySis 318]

20 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I don't really follow RFE's too closely as they are all over the board and when I hear something it's usually someone upset. So I try and avoid that controversy. Once one is received I can opine if I am familiar with the subject.

 

There is a spreadsheet from those in the past who have received RFE's, it makes for a good read.

 

Here is the link to the RFE thread:

 

http://www.visajourn...fe-master-list/

 

Here is the link to the actual document in google docs: 

 

https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing

 

Thank you I will read now😉

[Lucy&Jason 807]

The best bet number of days now is back to 250ish days. Most likely extended a month from 5-7months to 5-8months processing time to some of us. Really a bunch of patience needed...

Edited August 24, 2018 by Lucy&Jason

[C32 46]

7 hours ago, SilverMonk said:

Oh but in this meantime you had a RFE sent to you right? Do you mind me asking what the RFE was about?

 

I'm at day 220 without any news at all 😔

 

 

We did yeah. They wanted more information about how we met. That delayed us by about 2 weeks. 

 

I’m sorry you haven’t heard anything yet. I know how stressful and upsetting that is. I hope you hear soon 💜

[C32 46]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

About 2 weeks.

Thank you!

[SilverMonk 194]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I'm not sure but I think the petitioner carry's more weight with USCIS and the Ombudsman. I have seen some beneficiary's get refused "service" just because they are the beneficiary. Since the I-129f originates with the petitioner I think that is their reasoning.

So in your opinion and based on what you previously posted, should we reach out preferably to the ombudsman and not the representative? Or is it a either/or situation.

 

I'm not sure where I read this, but I remember reading something about not contacting the ombudsman AND our representative. That we should only contact one of them. Do you know if this is true?

[SalishSea 18,072]

8 minutes ago, SilverMonk said:

So in your opinion and based on what you previously posted, should we reach out preferably to the ombudsman and not the representative? Or is it a either/or situation.

 

I'm not sure where I read this, but I remember reading something about not contacting the ombudsman AND our representative. That we should only contact one of them. Do you know if this is true?

I don't see why you couldn't contact both.  They're completely separate entities.  Your congressional representatives are charged with assisting you in matters between you and federal agencies, such as USCIS.   I say, take advantage of all of the resources available.  Best of luck!

[Someone2017 16]

Can anyone pleeeeease give the link to August 2018 NOA2 to NVC thread?😰

[Lucy&Jason 807]

5 minutes ago, Someone2017 said:

Can anyone pleeeeease give the link to August 2018 NOA2 to NVC thread?😰

Here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/679980-august-2018-noa2-nvc/

[Snuffles 394]

8 hours ago, iwir said:

It seems like 220++ days is the new normal for USCIS.

 

My fiance called them yesterday on 213 days and the representative didn't say nothing more than we already knew. That on july 19 they touched our case and it's still pending for review. She then asked him if he wanted to file and inquiry which can be done by email or by phone. My fiance said since now we were talking, he thought we could file it right away. She gave him a referral number and told him to wait for another 30 days. 

 

Anyone has a clue why USCIS takes longer to review cases? I remember they also started implementing new site fully when they were doing january fillers. Are we a poster child to set an example or something? 

 

I haven't checked VJ much these days. Seeing people after us got approved makes me so depressed. But I saw some of my VJ buddies are still waiting too @I.Kat, @Snuffles, @LuFlolady we really should celebrate together when this wait is finally over and our loved ones are finally state side!!! 

Here’s to quick response from the inquiry! I know some people are lucky to get approved under 200 days, but yes, seems like 220 is the norm. 

 

You betcha we’ll have the biggest celebration when we’re all on the other side!! 

[LuFlolady 881]

9 hours ago, iwir said:

It seems like 220++ days is the new normal for USCIS.

 

My fiance called them yesterday on 213 days and the representative didn't say nothing more than we already knew. That on july 19 they touched our case and it's still pending for review. She then asked him if he wanted to file and inquiry which can be done by email or by phone. My fiance said since now we were talking, he thought we could file it right away. She gave him a referral number and told him to wait for another 30 days. 

 

Anyone has a clue why USCIS takes longer to review cases? I remember they also started implementing new site fully when they were doing january fillers. Are we a poster child to set an example or something? 

 

I haven't checked VJ much these days. Seeing people after us got approved makes me so depressed. But I saw some of my VJ buddies are still waiting too @I.Kat, @Snuffles, @LuFlolady we really should celebrate together when this wait is finally over and our loved ones are finally state side!!! 

Yes we should I will bring the champagne

[nyaliss 25]

8 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

"A signature is valid even if the original signature is later photocopied, scanned, faxed, or similarly reproduced. Regardless of how it is transmitted to USCIS, the copy must be of an original document containing a handwritten, ink signature, unless regulations or the form instructions state otherwise. USCIS will not accept signatures created by a typewriter, word processor, stamp, auto-pen, or similar device."

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/required-documents.html

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/uscis-finalizes-guidance-signature-requirements

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2018/2018-02-16-PM-602-0134.1-Signatures-on-Paper-Applications-Petitions-Requests-and-Other-Documents.pdf

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Outreach/Draft%20Memorandum%20for%20Comment/PED_SignatureRequirementPM.pdf

Thank you very much, @Greenbaum