OCTOBER FILERS

[StillThePrettiest 3]

well, you get what I described above, which is the only way as far as I know to track touches, if they're important to you

I could be wrong though; someone else may know better

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

Well, October filers - we are 1 month in (at least here in the UK). Happy November and let's hope for no denials RFE's this month - or ever!!!

[Meridien 0]

Hello October filers! A quick timeline search shows that there are 70 of us who sent off our applications in October. Based on this, it looks like applications did drop off after the fee increase at the end of July. The timeline search shows that 262 people filed for K-1s in July!! It's going to take USCIS a while to get through all those July filers, but after they're done hopefully Aug-Sep-Oct will go fast. It looks like at the moment the fastest approvals are happening in about 120 days, so I guess we can look to start seeing October approvals in February... I'm still holding out hope that things will speed up, supposedly they are using the increased fees to hire more staff and improve the process...we shall see...

It will be interesting to see how we all do on our K1 visa journey. Good luck everyone!

[stuartx13 3]

Yes good luck i hope this all go's well for all of us I'm hoping to be making a trip in June to fly back with my baby with here visa in hand.

[JKD_88 0]

Hello October filers! A quick timeline search shows that there are 70 of us who sent off our applications in October. Based on this, it looks like applications did drop off after the fee increase at the end of July. The timeline search shows that 262 people filed for K-1s in July!! It's going to take USCIS a while to get through all those July filers, but after they're done hopefully Aug-Sep-Oct will go fast. It looks like at the moment the fastest approvals are happening in about 120 days, so I guess we can look to start seeing October approvals in February... I'm still holding out hope that things will speed up, supposedly they are using the increased fees to hire more staff and improve the process...we shall see...

It will be interesting to see how we all do on our K1 visa journey. Good luck everyone!

I hope you're right my friend.

[jamesjoyced 0]

Hi everybody!

10/04/07 - Mailed

10/10/07 - Recieved (USCIS)

10/14/07 - Money Order Cashed

(I'm working on the timeline, something is wrong with my computer)

[KateandNik 0]

So really, I often just sit down and cry...

It's been 33 days since USCIS received my I-129F and my check hasn't been cashed and I haven't received any form of anything from them. I haven't moved, I've looked over the copies of the application I made THOUSANDS of times to see if I made some sort of mistake in address, but I haven't...

I called the USCIS hotline today to inquire about my application and they said the deadline for them has been moved to 90 days, not 4 weeks (Even though the automation on the hotline still says 4 weeks). 90 days to process a check!!!!! They guy on the phone nearly had me in tears when he said that. I mean, he was very nice and I know it's not his fault that it's been changed to 90 days... I was a bit rude to him, but apologized in the end and wished him a nice day.

Anyway, so now I'm on to my Congresswoman. Am I wrong? Or is 33 days really too long for someone to take a check to the bank and cash it. They didn't lose the check, right? Or worse, lose my application... If they lose it and I send them a copy, do I get to jump to the beginning of the line? (That would be too much to ask for, right...)

So right now I'm hoping huskiev (or whatever his name was) is right about getting your Representative involved and they will FIND my application!!!!

Good luck to you all!!! And Congratulations to everyone for their NOA1s and touches!!!!!! I haven't been around for awhile; I have been moping and been extremely jealous of everyone else's success... Sorry! But everyone needs some personal time, right?

Kate

[SonoranSongbird 3]

33 days is long enough that I would start to be concerned. I hope that you get it straightened out soon! Sorry that is not very encouraging.

[stuartx13 3]

No your not wrong tack whatever action you need to i know i would.

[mox 298]

So really, I often just sit down and cry...

It's been 33 days since USCIS received my I-129F and my check hasn't been cashed and I haven't received any form of anything from them. I haven't moved, I've looked over the copies of the application I made THOUSANDS of times to see if I made some sort of mistake in address, but I haven't...

I definitely feel your pain. It's been 48 days for me, no check cashed and I get the same answer: "Call back in 90 days." And what's worse is that when you call back in 90 days, you'll be asked to wait another 30 days for them to finish their "investigation." *sigh*

[Brian & Kathy 0]

No need to worry yet. A large number of the people who filed in september don't have NOA1 yet! You are right there with us.

I'm at 40 days now without NOA1 or the check being cashed; It arrived sept 26th.

Hang in there and know you arn't alone.

It's been 33 days since USCIS received my I-129F and my check hasn't been cashed and I haven't received any form of anything from them. I haven't moved, I've looked over the copies of the application I made THOUSANDS of times to see if I made some sort of mistake in address, but I haven't...

[KateandNik 0]

Ok, now I feel like a whiny baby. I went to my Congresswoman's office today and talked to her assistant person who sent an email to the CSC asking what's up... Later on today... Around 5pm, the check cleared my bank and when I got home from work this evening... I received my paper NOA1.

Now, I know this had absolutely nothing to do with me contacting my Congresswoman... but walking upstairs from the mailroom I couldn't help thinking, "Damn she's good."

Anyway, good luck to everyone out there still waiting!!! Thanks for the words of commiseration and support!!!

Hugs and stuff,

Kate

[Meg and Grae 1]

Yay for everyone who just posted to say they filed in October!!!

It seems dumb to say, but it's nice to finally be in the waiting process!!! (Can you tell I just started? )

Kate

I was just looking at your sig. and we received our NOA1's on the same day. But we filed much later than you, October 27th. It's interesting to see how differently each service center gets things out. Good luck to all of the other Octobers!

[SonoranSongbird 3]

I wonder if whoever you talked to on the phone really did go look for the application in spite of telling you they couldn't. It was not whiny to call to check even if it was a pure coincidence. I'm glad they finally cashed it. I hope they gave you an early October receipt date.

I hope Moxcamel and Brian and Kathy get yours soon, too.

[mox 298]

Ok, now I feel like a whiny baby. I went to my Congresswoman's office today and talked to her assistant person who sent an email to the CSC asking what's up... Later on today... Around 5pm, the check cleared my bank and when I got home from work this evening... I received my paper NOA1.

Now, I know this had absolutely nothing to do with me contacting my Congresswoman... but walking upstairs from the mailroom I couldn't help thinking, "Damn she's good."

Anyway, good luck to everyone out there still waiting!!! Thanks for the words of commiseration and support!!!

Hugs and stuff,

Kate

Don't feel bad at all. Even though it probably didn't affect your case, just getting a Congressperson involved applies even more pressure to push USCIS into getting their act together. You did good!

BTW, my check was cashed yesterday and showed up in my online statement today. I was *this* close to getting my own congressman involved.