January 2016 I-129f Filers

[mumbles 10]

Their customer service reps are available starting at 8am, so when I called it was all automated (I figured I was calling before hours). I put in my case number (I included the WAC as its corresponding numbers) and the robot read off the last info I got, back in the beginning of January. Contemplating calling back after 8, but I don't want to tie up the line and make others with more pressing issues wait on hold. Plus 8am there is 5pm here, so I'll be making dinner then And yeah, I fully expect the rep to just be like "we'll send you mail when there's an update" and nothing else, but calling doesn't hurt

[TheaVinga 2]

I was looking at my USCIS page and I saw this:

Case history

On February 17, 2016 your request to have your case expedited, referral number **************, was assigned to an officer for response.

Does that mean that they are just seeing if it can be expedited and if, isn't it a bit to late? Or are they working on the whole case?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

mumbles, on 19 Feb 2016 - 06:39 AM, said:

Yes I'm fully aware of that. People have called before though, so I want to call too. I'm using the app but haven't gotten any update obviously

I'm not trying to be a jerk when I say this, but your still in normal processing times. Why Call? Your tying up the phone lines so other callers with more pressing issues are having difficulty getting through. Just my 2 cents. This is a process and it takes time. Three years ago when we did our application it took well over 90 days to see an approval. Now they are processing somewhere around 45 days. I'm just saying.

[mumbles 10]

I was looking at my USCIS page and I saw this:

Case history

On February 17, 2016 your request to have your case expedited, referral number **************, was assigned to an officer for response.

Does that mean that they are just seeing if it can be expedited and if, isn't it a bit to late? Or are they working on the whole case?

That's interesting. I imagine they would only expedite a case if there's a really good reason, like if waiting would cause some sort of major issue. When in doubt, google! I got this: "According to the USCIS, cases may be expedited if they involve a serious financial loss, an

extreme emergency, a humanitarian situation, the request comes from a nonprofit organization advancing the cultural or social interests of the United States, it's a matter of national interest or security (the request must be made by a U.S. government official), or a USCIS error or compelling USCIS interest." Is there any chance your fiance or someone you know filed a request to expedite? Maybe call USCIS and make sure there isn't some sort of confusion.

[pepper44 18]

Just be patient. There are other people who have and are waiting over 6 months for a response.

Guidelines for a petition approval is 5 months, not what VJ says.

I went through this before last year and it took over 6 months for my NOA2. Sit back and hang tight. I've been watching the stats daily - we Jan filers are almost there.

I had my case inquired upon with my congress woman due to the fact this is my second petition. They responded last week with " It takes 5 months to go through from NOA1 to NOA2".

After 6 months is when it's feasible to inquire.

VJ is based on soley the VJ'ers and them updating their timelines - which we all know not everyone does.

[mumbles 10]

I'm not trying to be a jerk when I say this, but your still in normal processing times. Why Call? Your tying up the phone lines so other callers with more pressing issues are having difficulty getting through. Just my 2 cents. This is a process and it takes time. Three years ago when we did our application it took well over 90 days to see an approval. Now they are processing somewhere around 45 days. I'm just saying.

Yyyyyeah, that's the reasoning I gave earlier, when I was considering calling during business hours. Thanks for the input

[TheaVinga 2]

That's interesting. I imagine they would only expedite a case if there's a really good reason, like if waiting would cause some sort of major issue. When in doubt, google! I got this: "According to the USCIS, cases may be expedited if they involve a serious financial loss, an

extreme emergency, a humanitarian situation, the request comes from a nonprofit organization advancing the cultural or social interests of the United States, it's a matter of national interest or security (the request must be made by a U.S. government official), or a USCIS error or compelling USCIS interest." Is there any chance your fiance or someone you know filed a request to expedite? Maybe call USCIS and make sure there isn't some sort of confusion.

We did file a request to expedite bc my fiancée is deploying in early June so we need to have the visa before that

[mumbles 10]

Just be patient. There are other people who have and are waiting over 6 months for a response.

Guidelines for a petition approval is 5 months, not what VJ says.

I went through this before last year and it took over 6 months for my NOA2. Sit back and hang tight. I've been watching the stats daily - we Jan filers are almost there.

I had my case inquired upon with my congress woman due to the fact this is my second petition. They responded last week with " It takes 5 months to go through from NOA1 to NOA2".

After 6 months is when it's feasible to inquire.

VJ is based on soley the VJ'ers and them updating their timelines - which we all know not everyone does.

Thanks, I know all about the wait time and how long some people have to wait. I know VJ's estimates are estimates. I've been very patient. I haven't considered calling my congressperson because I'm patient, and it hasn't been nearly long enough... Why did you have to petition twice? Were you rejected the first time?

We did file a request to expedite bc my fiancée is deploying in early June so we need to have the visa before that

Oh well then there you go. Looks like they're on it and will accept or reject the request soon enough. Hopefully it gets going quickly! Sorry I don't have anymore answers :/

Edited February 19, 2016 by mumbles

[pepper44 18]

I also wanted to say I was checking other WAC case numbers near my number and NONE have been approved. I changed the last 6 digits and found a few I-129 that were sent in mid Dec that haven't had an update.

Patients - everything happens when it's suppose to. :-)

Just be grateful you are in CSC and not TSC.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

TheaVinga, on 19 Feb 2016 - 07:57 AM, said:

We did file a request to expedite bc my fiancée is deploying in early June so we need to have the visa before that

I see that as a legitimate request. You deserve to be pushed to the front of the line. Good luck and safe travels. Thanks for your service.

[pepper44 18]

Thanks, I know all about the wait time and how long some people have to wait. I know VJ's estimates are estimates. I've been very patient. I haven't considered calling my congressperson because I'm patient, and it hasn't been nearly long enough... Why did you have to petition twice? Were you rejected the first time?

Oh well then there you go. Looks like they're on it and will accept or reject the request soon enough. Hopefully it gets going quickly! Sorry I don't have anymore answers :/

Yes we were denied the first time because I wasn't present at the interview and for CUBA - it seems to be necessary to be present or you get denied no matter what. So this go around I will be present for the interview with additional information such as letters from family and friends to vouch for us along with two more trips from the first petition. Funny they even said you both have plenty of evidence but she is not here so we cannot approve it at this time.

They do what they want. They don't care it's not their relationship or lives on the line.

[mumbles 10]

Yes we were denied the first time because I wasn't present at the interview and for CUBA - it seems to be necessary to be present or you get denied no matter what. So this go around I will be present for the interview with additional information such as letters from family and friends to vouch for us along with two more trips from the first petition. Funny they even said you both have plenty of evidence but she is not here so we cannot approve it at this time.

They do what they want. They don't care it's not their relationship or lives on the line.

That's unfortunate. i didn't know some embassies require both to be present. I'm going to the interview with my fiance because I think it helps prove that we're together and it's legitimate. Plus I'm living in Poland with him so why not tag along to the interview?

[TheaVinga 2]

Thanks, I know all about the wait time and how long some people have to wait. I know VJ's estimates are estimates. I've been very patient. I haven't considered calling my congressperson because I'm patient, and it hasn't been nearly long enough... Why did you have to petition twice? Were you rejected the first time?

Oh well then there you go. Looks like they're on it and will accept or reject the request soon enough. Hopefully it gets going quickly! Sorry I don't have anymore answers :/

Thank you so much and I bet you will get good new very soon

[TheaVinga 2]

I see that as a legitimate request. You deserve to be pushed to the front of the line. Good luck and safe travels. Thanks for your service.

Thank you so much Greenbaum I just hope the officer agrees with you. I don't know how hard it is to be expedited bc of deployment

[Georgia16 2,858]

That's unfortunate. i didn't know some embassies require both to be present. I'm going to the interview with my fiance because I think it helps prove that we're together and it's legitimate. Plus I'm living in Poland with him so why not tag along to the interview?

Just be aware that not all embassies allow the petitioner to be present