January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[iwir 337]

It's just too much. I popped up here once in a while. Now I'm  back to see my fellow VJers with 220++ days are still waiting and I'm sure theirs are not complicated cases. My fiance called and was told to wait for another 30 days and got referral number. @I.Kat shared her experience on receiving informed delivery. So I shouldn't be too excited if we get one. I let my fiance take care of it because my weak heart can't take it anymore. I will go back keeping myself busy and keep the champagne for NOA2 and another once we make POE. I really hope next week will be a good week for all of us January fillers!!

 

 

[Snuffles 394]

6 minutes ago, iwir said:

It's just too much. I popped up here once in a while. Now I'm  back to see my fellow VJers with 220++ days are still waiting and I'm sure theirs are not complicated cases. My fiance called and was told to wait for another 30 days and got referral number. @I.Kat shared her experience on receiving informed delivery. So I shouldn't be too excited if we get one. I let my fiance take care of it because my weak heart can't take it anymore. I will go back keeping myself busy and keep the champagne for NOA2 and another once we make POE. I really hope next week will be a good week for all of us January fillers!!

 

 

Look after yourself. It really does take its toll on you. That champagne is going to come in handy soon!!!! 🥂 

[Star_Maple 36]

Hello everyone 😍

 

I’ve been lurking on here periodically and have decided to officially join 🎉

 

NOA1 January 22 

RFE sent August 24

 

It’s so much more comforting to know that there are other couples out there who are waiting and stressing throughout this process and that we are not alone in the struggle 💞

 

[Lucy&Jason 807]

4 minutes ago, Star_Maple said:

Hello everyone 😍

 

I’ve been lurking on here periodically and have decided to officially join 🎉

 

NOA1 January 22 

RFE sent August 24

 

It’s so much more comforting to know that there are other couples out there who are waiting and stressing throughout this process and that we are not alone in the struggle 💞

 

Welcome to Visa Journey’s I-129F January 2018 Thread. 🤗🤗🤗

[JDY 74]

Hi!!! Im still waiting for some news, we have called this week again and file another inquire. We have two inquire numbers but they dont say anything else. Im getting really really frustrated. Im on day 227 and this week coming will ask help from senator office. 😞

[Greenbaum 12,259]

12 hours ago, Snuffles said:

I'm just going to spout out thoughts. I know no one will be able to give an answer- really. 

 

I'm just nervous over the, 'a decision has not been made yet.' Does that mean they've started on our case? And what could be holding up the 'decision'? 

We knew from the beginning to expect an RFE. Our passport photos slipped out of our petition (and we didn't realise until we got home and went through our folder and voila they were there NOT in the post with the petition). We tried to send them back with a new cover letter explaining our oversight (and stupidity, really) but they sent it back so we figured we'd wait for an RFE. Now the new policy (of which I do understand why) is making me a tad nervous that we could just get a denial instead. 

 

*sigh* I'm trying to keep busy. We just want to know either way. If they will deny us, just tell us and we can work on plan B- whatever that is. 

*IF* they deny us, for not submitting required documents, does that mean we could reapply as long as we quadruple check we include e v e r y t h i n g? Or don't bother repplying...? Just a, hopefully, hypothetical question. 

 

And his boss still can't confirm whether he can take time off in October or not. I don't mean to be a downer! I honestly just want to get confirmation of his time off so we at least have a trip to look forward to! ☺️

Let me see if I can tackle your concerns (fears).

 

What's holding up the decision is their workload. More importantly is the background checks. You may receive a RFE for the photos, it's not a BIG thing. You answer the RFE with whatever they request. Nothing more nothing less the what is asked. The "new policy" has no effect on your case. Basically the are trying to cut down on their workload of frivolous applications. Some people don't have all their information, and I mean don' have like in tons, and so USCIS is given the task of weeding out those people along with many other stupid things people are doing. Yours is a good case and will not be effected by NOID.

 

Plan B is petitioner visits the beneficiary and marries. You file a CR-1 visa and you are almost guaranteed an approval.

 

Yes you can reapply for a K-1 again if that's what you want to do, but I really don't thing that will happen especially over pictures.

 

I hope this helps. It's a hard process but what makes hard is "over thinking" and "high expectations". They are mind killers. Eliminate those two and this is a walk in the park.

 

 

 

[kmza89 57]

 

After being in RFE limbo for 2 weeks finally they changed our status! I know it is not something to be excited about but Im just happy to know that we are finally going to know what is needed from us! 

 

[Star_Maple 36]

16 minutes ago, kmza89 said:

 

After being in RFE limbo for 2 weeks finally they changed our status! I know it is not something to be excited about but Im just happy to know that we are finally going to know what is needed from us! 

 

I got that exact same message this morning.  It is truly bittersweet, but at least we know our petitions have been located in the massive stack of applications.

 

At first I was worried, then I was upset.  After having a small freak-out, I’m feeling more relaxed and hopeful.  No one WANTS to get an RFE, but it doesn’t mean we won’t be approved. 

 

My heart goes out to all of you who have to wait so long, so far away from the person you love.  I live in Canada and it’s not so far for me to visit my fiancé or for him to visit me; however, just because I live in Canada, it doesn’t mean it is any faster or easier for me to get through the K-1 Visa process.

 

🤞💌☀️

[skymccloud1217 0]

3 hours ago, Star_Maple said:

Hello everyone 😍

 

I’ve been lurking on here periodically and have decided to officially join 🎉

 

NOA1 January 22 

RFE sent August 24

 

It’s so much more comforting to know that there are other couples out there who are waiting and stressing throughout this process and that we are not alone in the struggle 💞

 

SAME HERE

JANUARY 29TH

RFE SENT AUGUST 24TH

[SilverMonk 194]

4 hours ago, JDY said:

Hi!!! Im still waiting for some news, we have called this week again and file another inquire. We have two inquire numbers but they dont say anything else. Im getting really really frustrated. Im on day 227 and this week coming will ask help from senator office. 😞

What did they say regarding the first inquiry that you filed?

[Mark & Angelina 14]

The senators helped us. We actually co contacted them 2 months ago. I guess being an 80's child and paranoid helped cause USCIS was in limbo with us and our senator helped

 

[Amiina and Kim 21]

23 hours ago, Lucy&Jason said:

Did you make online inquiry about your case? You are already out of processing time.

I will on Monday after I check case status.  I am just 206 days waiting  from NOA1 Jan 24 old site j

JAN 29 NEW

[Lucy&Jason 807]

4 minutes ago, Amiina and Kim said:

I will on Monday after I check case status.  I am just 206 days waiting  from NOA1 Jan 24 old site j

JAN 29 NEW

They go for the old websie and that’s 24th for you. Hopefully you will get your approval soon. 🙏

[Snuffles 394]

9 hours ago, Star_Maple said:

Hello everyone 😍

 

I’ve been lurking on here periodically and have decided to officially join 🎉

 

NOA1 January 22 

RFE sent August 24

 

It’s so much more comforting to know that there are other couples out there who are waiting and stressing throughout this process and that we are not alone in the struggle 💞

 

Welcome! One thing I've learned is that no matter what you go through, you are never alone Glad you can join us in this journey!

[Snuffles 394]

8 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Let me see if I can tackle your concerns (fears).

 

What's holding up the decision is their workload. More importantly is the background checks. You may receive a RFE for the photos, it's not a BIG thing. You answer the RFE with whatever they request. Nothing more nothing less the what is asked. The "new policy" has no effect on your case. Basically the are trying to cut down on their workload of frivolous applications. Some people don't have all their information, and I mean don' have like in tons, and so USCIS is given the task of weeding out those people along with many other stupid things people are doing. Yours is a good case and will not be effected by NOID.

 

Plan B is petitioner visits the beneficiary and marries. You file a CR-1 visa and you are almost guaranteed an approval.

 

Yes you can reapply for a K-1 again if that's what you want to do, but I really don't thing that will happen especially over pictures.

 

I hope this helps. It's a hard process but what makes hard is "over thinking" and "high expectations". They are mind killers. Eliminate those two and this is a walk in the park.

 

 

 

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Thank you so much @Greenbaum your response has helped alleviate some of those fears. And if there's anything to learn, it's to ensure we double, triple, quadruple x 10 everything is in order for the next stage. It is definitely a hard process, and I'm working on the 'over thinking'. I thought I'd done super well until we hit the 6-7 months 🤣🤣🤣