November 2018 AOS Filers

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

5 hours ago, rrobin0609 said:

Too long ☹️ (although im still lolling at how the I-129F never updated even one year later)

 

Oh guys, certainly way too long.

I do hope you will receive some good news soon. They are much needed.

My best wishes for you you both. 💚

[jakejon 1,197]

16 minutes ago, missileman said:

Hopefully, this graph is correct.  It seems to show the processing time is decreasing..........a little.

 

Also worth mentioning my month is way past "129 days". Some are nearly about to bang 200 days! I don't rely on VJ data-it's a small pond in a huge sea! But I appreciate your input and hope many get their EAD/AP or GC interviews soooon  

Edited May 14, 2019 by jakejon

[SalishSea 17,834]

5 minutes ago, jakejon said:

Yes that's correct. EAD/AP is horrendous at the moment - (5-7 months) for processing. Some have to wait longer than 7 months to get something, for why I don't know. I got mine in around 139 days but really rooting for others as they've suffered long enough. I've upmost respect for those going and waiting above the worst times historically to successfully even obtain the combo! These are not the best nor ideal times in comparison times in the past! 

Processing times for every part of the immigration process are so variable.  129-f filers from February of this year are now receiving NOA2, while last year it was taking until August.

 

 

[lms 50]

14 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Going to Mexico DOES count as leaving the country. 

If you entered as a K1 visa holder, you just need the I-94 info regarding THAT entry, and the interview will focus on proving a bona fide marriage, so your travel records are useful just if they prove you traveled along with your spouse and you don't have other evidence, such as hotel bookings with both names, boarding passes and passport stamps.

Not for ESTA/VWP/B1/B2 - ;). That is why I thought it might not show up.

I am not. Thank you, I have flights/passport stamps etc 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

28 minutes ago, lms said:

Not for ESTA/VWP/B1/B2 - ;). That is why I thought it might not show up.

I am not. Thank you, I have flights/passport stamps etc 

You're welcome.

 

I-94 records EVERY entry, no matter which point of entry you use -land, air or sea- , which country you're arriving from or which document you use to enter as a non immigrant.

 

Your entry might not appear on the site due to various reasons -such as a mistake or you no longer being considered a visitor-, but that is irrelevant regarding the interview to adjust status based on marriage.

Edited May 14, 2019 by Allaboutwaiting

[lms 50]

31 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

You're welcome.

 

I-94 records EVERY entry, no matter which point of entry you use -land, air or sea- , which country you're arriving from or which document you use to enter as a non immigrant.

 

Your entry might not appear on the site due to various reasons -such as a mistake or you no longer being considered a visitor-, but that is irrelevant regarding the interview to adjust status based on marriage.

Got it! Thank you! 

[TogoAfrica 161]

171 days...but guess we can’t complain looking at the others waiting longer and continue to wait 😢. Seems my poor husband won’t be able to work until July the way things are going. Ugh 😑 

[Tavira87 30]

182 days and still waiting, I’m right there with you guys 😩😩😩

[NicolaBolton87 161]

178 days today. I really thought I’d have my work permit by now. This waiting is terrible!

[Bluewaters 288]

1 hour ago, TogoAfrica said:

171 days...but guess we can’t complain looking at the others waiting longer and continue to wait 😢. Seems my poor husband won’t be able to work until July the way things are going. Ugh 😑 

 

21 minutes ago, NicolaBolton87 said:

178 days today. I really thought I’d have my work permit by now. This waiting is terrible!

45 minutes ago, Tavira87 said:

182 days and still waiting, I’m right there with you guys 😩😩😩

This is really terrible and very frustrating. This is sad. I am really surprised at how some you guys are still waiting and some March filers are getting approvals. Seeing you guys makes me sad and so I can't complain about my 135 days. 

 

Wishing you luck. 🤞🤞🤞

[JMCKNG 156]

6 minutes ago, Bluewaters said:

 

This is really terrible and very frustrating. This is sad. I am really surprised at how some you guys are still waiting and some March filers are getting approvals. Seeing you guys makes me sad and so I can't complain about my 135 days. 

 

Wishing you luck. 🤞🤞🤞

Yes I agree, one thing I will never understand. I am at 175 days and even when doing a scan I don't see any approvals near my case number. My husband has started applying for jobs but it will be so disheartening if he gets offered something and then turned away because they can't wait for him..200% wish we went the spousal route when deciding which path to take. This path was only to get him here quick when it actually took double the time 

[NewCitizen23 313]

27 minutes ago, Bluewaters said:

 

This is really terrible and very frustrating. This is sad. I am really surprised at how some you guys are still waiting and some March filers are getting approvals. Seeing you guys makes me sad and so I can't complain about my 135 days. 

 

Wishing you luck. 🤞🤞🤞

I'm a 2019 March filer. We are "only" 70 days away from the NOA. Our field office has one of the most longest waiting time in the process because we are in SoCal. 

Every time when I see someone in the March thread say "yay I've got my EAD and my interview was scheduled" my heart breaks into small pieces. 

I haven't heard anything about the EAD yet, and I don't even want to think about the interview... 

But when I see there are still people from November and October who still haven't got their EAD (not even the interview) my anxiety goes deeper and deeper in me. Every day I promise myself I am not going to read VJ anymore, but it's hard to stop reading especially when you have so much free time. 

Like my friend told me this morning, this process is a really hard emotional roller coaster...  

Edited May 15, 2019 by Gigi2017

[Katelyngene 95]

7 minutes ago, JMCKNG said:

Yes I agree, one thing I will never understand. I am at 175 days and even when doing a scan I don't see any approvals near my case number. My husband has started applying for jobs but it will be so disheartening if he gets offered something and then turned away because they can't wait for him..200% wish we went the spousal route when deciding which path to take. This path was only to get him here quick when it actually took double the time 

I agree with you! We’re at 188 days but I’m almost wishing we did the spousal route as well. We did the k1 for the same reason as you - to get my husband to the states quick but looking back the spousal route probably would’ve been the better decision. My husband hasn’t even started looking for jobs bc he doesn’t want to be offered something and not be able to start right away so he’s waiting for his approval.

 

Luck to you & your husband! Really hoping for approvals soon for those still waiting 🤞🏻

[kanderson101 131]

44 minutes ago, JMCKNG said:

Yes I agree, one thing I will never understand. I am at 175 days and even when doing a scan I don't see any approvals near my case number. My husband has started applying for jobs but it will be so disheartening if he gets offered something and then turned away because they can't wait for him..200% wish we went the spousal route when deciding which path to take. This path was only to get him here quick when it actually took double the time 

Yep, if only I could turn back time.... after 9 years of long distance, the wait for the spousal visa would have been "nothing new", at least. I regret doing the K1. And it makes me even angrier because honestly, I'm sure our current administration would be so satisfied if potential K1 visa applicants were turned off to the whole thing. 

 

I'm honestly infuriated at this point. 173 days, so not as long as some, but my husband has also been applying and is currently in his third round of interviews for a job he really wants. I can't imagine having to decline due to lack of EAD/AP. And there's always our scheduled upcoming trip back to see his family (supposed to be first week of July) which now seems like it might fall through. I know, we shouldn't have made plans before having the combo card, but back in November when we applied...who on earth thought this would be taking so long???? 

 

55 minutes ago, Bluewaters said:

 

This is really terrible and very frustrating. This is sad. I am really surprised at how some you guys are still waiting and some March filers are getting approvals. Seeing you guys makes me sad and so I can't complain about my 135 days. 

 

Wishing you luck. 🤞🤞🤞

Hah. I'm trying so hard to not be bitter about later filers receiving their combo cards. Some part of me is happy for them - at least it shows movement. But it's really hard to see. 

[JMCKNG 156]

4 minutes ago, kanderson101 said:

Yep, if only I could turn back time.... after 9 years of long distance, the wait for the spousal visa would have been "nothing new", at least. I regret doing the K1. And it makes me even angrier because honestly, I'm sure our current administration would be so satisfied if potential K1 visa applicants were turned off to the whole thing. 

 

I'm honestly infuriated at this point. 173 days, so not as long as some, but my husband has also been applying and is currently in his third round of interviews for a job he really wants. I can't imagine having to decline due to lack of EAD/AP. And there's always our scheduled upcoming trip back to see his family (supposed to be first week of July) which now seems like it might fall through. I know, we shouldn't have made plans before having the combo card, but back in November when we applied...who on earth thought this would be taking so long???? 

 

Hah. I'm trying so hard to not be bitter about later filers receiving their combo cards. Some part of me is happy for them - at least it shows movement. But it's really hard to see. 

Completely agree! I have a friend that filed the spousal visa for her husband in Palestine and she received her NOA2 back in March, 6 months after she filed and he's looking at being here this summer. That's 1 year and he's automatically able to leave and work. We started this process in October 2017! This fall will be 2 years and at this point it looks like he won't even start to work until shortly before that time at his point. I feel so bad as well that he hasn't seen his family since September.. almost a YEAR of not seeing their family. I hope law officials or immigration officers browse these blogs from time to time to see how big of an issue this is.. it's just a matter of grabbing money from applicants and sitting on it.

Edited May 15, 2019 by JMCKNG