I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[burhan_rethinker 54]

1 minute ago, shanakog said:

Thank you burhan_rethinker and glmg21 for your reply!

 

I figured my case might fit the "cultural and social interests" criteria.

If I am not mistaken, I would only be able to expedite it for the USCIS stage, but not the NVC and Embassy stage, right?

Cultural and social interest for "Non profit" -- Yes, you could try.

 

They accept expedite at NVC and embassy stage as well.

[ShanghaiSurfer 135]

5 minutes ago, burhan_rethinker said:

Wait until your interview date.

+1

 

Suggest adding your country to your profile as medical exams are country specific. For example in China you are not allowed to schedule your medical until you have received your package from the consulate. I would look at your country's portal for advice on medical. 

[shanakog 26]

2 minutes ago, burhan_rethinker said:

Cultural and social interest for "Non profit" -- Yes, you could try.

 

They accept expedite at NVC and embassy stage as well.

Thanks a lot! The film festival does happen to be a non profit. I will go ahead and give it a try.

 

1 minute ago, ShanghaiSurfer said:

+1

 

Suggest adding your country to your profile as medical exams are country specific. For example in China you are not allowed to schedule your medical until you have received your package from the consulate. I would look at your country's portal for advice on medical. 

Thanks

[Art786 275]

It sucks they closed other trend  it was lot of good info there.

[Adriana&Marko 58]

Hi everyone I'm  a November filer papers have been in since nov 23rd 85 days today still no news for noa2 or approval hate this waiting its killing me i keep checking my uscis app and just says received like always hope us novemeber filers who haven't gotten an approval yet gets something soon !! ???

[geowrian 22,335]

4 hours ago, Ray&Ash said:

I guess so. Else @geowrian would've posted something. As pointed out, USCIS might have been off today due to a holiday.

Hopefully more approvals tomorrow. 

 

Correct. There were 0 cases touched in my list yesterday. I re-ran my scan at 1:30 AM EST and got the same results (0 cases touched).

2 hours ago, KF & OS said:

Hmm, am not sure what this means, but it doesnt seem to indicate that USCIS office closed. It seems to be saying that "if" any USCIS office changed its hours of operation blah blah...nevertheless, I am anxious to know whats going on esp since we couldnt even get Goe's report and then there is this thing of a whole week of Naturalization ceremonies

Sorry for not posting a full report like usual. There were 0 updates yesterday.

1 hour ago, shanakog said:

Looks like it'll still be a while until USCIS get to my application. Do you guys know if I could do the medical test now? Do I have to wait until I have my interview date?

I don't have much to do at home right now and thought I might as well get that out of way.

Technically, you can do it now. However, note that the embassy normally wants the medical within 6 months of the interview,  and the K-1 visa will expire 6 months after the medical as well. Getting it done this early is risking having to do a new medical or making a very tight timeframe to use the K-1.

1 hour ago, shanakog said:

Does anyone know anything about expediting the process? My film is screening in a big film festival in the U.S. early April, and I would really like to be in attendance. I figured it's probably not a valid reason for immigration purpose?

Another user posted the exact criteria already (thanks!!!), That said, I am doubtful an expedite would be granted for that purpose, unfortunately. Generally expedites are for things like severe/life-threatening medical conditions, war, severe financial loss,, etc. It can also take weeks to months to hear back on a decision, and only applies up to the NOA2....a new expedite is needed for NVC. Given your filing date, I would assume you will hear back within the next few weeks or so already.

 

29 minutes ago, Art786 said:

It sucks they closed other trend  it was lot of good info there.

True, but that's the norm when a thread gets too large. I see it as a badge of honor.

Edited February 15, 2017 by geowrian

[mountainsea 130]

Holy smoke! Our thread got so big we got a part 2. This is a great group of folks here helping each other out and I am so glad to have found it. Thanks to all the posters who have provided information and those that are sharing their journey here. It certainly has made my journey easier reading everyone's updates each day.

I think Jim will be proud of what he started when he gets back from paradise!

[Art786 275]

5 minutes ago, mountainsea said:

Holy smoke! Our thread got so big we got a part 2. This is a great group of folks here helping each other out and I am so glad to have found it. Thanks to all the posters who have provided information and those that are sharing their journey here. It certainly has made my journey easier reading everyone's updates each day.

I think Jim will be proud of what he started when he gets back from paradise!

 

Not sure if Philipines is a paradise but all depends how one would look at it. Surely this trend kips us sain.  

[shanakog 26]

Thanks geowrian! I might wait a little longer for the medical. The idea of still not having my interview 6 months from now is truly horrifying though... lol

[geowrian 22,335]

4 minutes ago, shanakog said:

Thanks geowrian! I might wait a little longer for the medical. The idea of still not having my interview 6 months from now is truly horrifying though... lol

You'll likely have it much sooner than that. lol

[JSWH 261]

3 minutes ago, mountainsea said:

Holy smoke! Our thread got so big we got a part 2. This is a great group of folks here helping each other out and I am so glad to have found it. Thanks to all the posters who have provided information and those that are sharing their journey here. It certainly has made my journey easier reading everyone's updates each day.

I think Jim will be proud of what he started when he gets back from paradise!

 

I want to echo you, @mountainsea. This thread saved me from insanity during our painful over 90 days waiting. Having gone through that, I feel deep sympathy for everyone of you waiting their NOA-2 here. I know how tough it is. Sending positive vibes and prayers your way, guys.

 

Hey @JimJesDuma, thank you for starting the old thread and maintaining a positive attitude through the darkest days. I'm still waiting to hear a wonderful news from you. Haven't had any alcohol for ages, but decided that I will have a glass of wine for you when you get your NOA-2. Just want to let you know that there are people all over the world thinking about you and wishing you the most wonderful things.

[blueskyna 39]

Hello All,

I received a RFE on yesterday. Although it's not what I wanted, I'm glad to know someone looked at my file.

[geowrian 22,335]

3 minutes ago, blueskyna said:

Hello All,

I received a RFE on yesterday. Although it's not what I wanted, I'm glad to know someone looked at my file.

Thanks for the update! Did you receive the RFE in the mail or just the electronic notice?  If it was the electronic notice, then at least it confirms they processed cases yesterday despite their system not showing any updates.

[Nico22 68]

Thanks for making a new thread.

[blueskyna 39]

56 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Thanks for the update! Did you receive the RFE in the mail or just the electronic notice?  If it was the electronic notice, then at least it confirms they processed cases yesterday despite their system not showing any updates.

Yes it was electronic and it had the date of the 14th. I was shocked. Such a relief