December 2016 Filers (merged)

[RJandHamid 1,128]

There are still over 1000 mid-late December cases untouched as of today, not to mention a few early December and even a handful of November cases. I don't think we will see December cleared out for at least a month, possibly a little more. They seem to be picking somewhat random dates, so I think its mostly down to random luck that your case is picked at this point. Hoping everyone on this thread hears some good news soon!

[Pee&Eee 70]

14 hours ago, Queen30 said:

Can someone please explain to me 

1) What is Packet 3 ? 

2) What is Packet 4 ?

3) Does the consulate "have" to send these documents to the beneficiary via mail/e--mail or it's downloadable ??

Hi,

     If you could please fill out your country information on your timeline. Thank you.

1)  Packet 3 is the mail or email you receive from the consulate requesting you to send in certain documents . It depends on      the embassy.

2) Packet 4 depends on the embassy. Look that up on your consulates website.

3) Yes they are, again, you would have to look at the consulate information of your embassy here on VJ.

 

All the best.

 

[SaRy 73]

1 hour ago, RJandHamid said:

There are still over 1000 mid-late December cases untouched as of today, not to mention a few early December and even a handful of November cases. I don't think we will see December cleared out for at least a month, possibly a little more. They seem to be picking somewhat random dates, so I think its mostly down to random luck that your case is picked at this point. Hoping everyone on this thread hears some good news soon!

 

Yup, I've also noticed the slow pace or near stall lately...  

[minemar 96]

Hi all. 

 

So I'm back to my country after visiting my fiance in the U.S.  and I'm really, really depressed.  It's getting harder to keep on waiting, I am so angry at those receiving their NOA2 although I know it isn't their fault. 

 

I'm exhausted and I really want to get over with this process. It's draining my mental health. 

 

Please tell me I'm not the only one feeling like this after visiting their loved ones?  I'm going crazy. 

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

14 minutes ago, minemar said:

Hi all. 

 

So I'm back to my country after visiting my fiance in the U.S.  and I'm really, really depressed.  It's getting harder to keep on waiting, I am so angry at those receiving their NOA2 although I know it isn't their fault. 

 

I'm exhausted and I really want to get over with this process. It's draining my mental health. 

 

Please tell me I'm not the only one feeling like this after visiting their loved ones?  I'm going crazy. 

Don't let it drain your mental health. I'm sure everyone on here doesn't like being away from the one they love, but think of some others who may have not even had the opportunity to see their loved one like you just did. Of course the waiting is tough but try to think of the bigger picture. You are waiting months to spend a lifetime together.

[RJandHamid 1,128]

23 minutes ago, minemar said:

Hi all. 

 

So I'm back to my country after visiting my fiance in the U.S.  and I'm really, really depressed.  It's getting harder to keep on waiting, I am so angry at those receiving their NOA2 although I know it isn't their fault. 

 

I'm exhausted and I really want to get over with this process. It's draining my mental health. 

 

Please tell me I'm not the only one feeling like this after visiting their loved ones?  I'm going crazy. 

You are not alone!

 

I am not angry at those who have received NOA2, but I am jealous, especially of those who have had petitions approved with a later receive/NOA1 date than mine. Like you said, it isn't their fault as no one has power over which cases USCIS chooses to look at in a given day. Right now I'm still somewhat calm because I know that there are still a bunch of petitions filed before mine that still have not been looked at. My heart really breaks for the remaining November filers who have been waiting and watching so many December petitions be approved and seeing little movement on November cases. Part of me is afraid that something similar will happen to me and my petition, but I'm trying to be optimistic. 

 

It's a difficult wait either way, but it will definitely be worth it in the end.  I'm trying to stay positive for myself and for everyone in this process. 

Edited March 28, 2017 by RJandHamid

[Queen30 162]

2 hours ago, PrisEri said:

Hi,

     If you could please fill out your country information on your timeline. Thank you.

1)  Packet 3 is the mail or email you receive from the consulate requesting you to send in certain documents . It depends on      the embassy.

2) Packet 4 depends on the embassy. Look that up on your consulates website.

3) Yes they are, again, you would have to look at the consulate information of your embassy here on VJ.

 

All the best.

 

Thank You PrisEri! I will check it out ! 

All the best 

[cgl5915 3]

Hello! As you can see on my timeline I had my i129f received Jan 3. Looking back on some of these posts I have seen some people who had their petition received after mine and already have been approved. It's a little frustrating seeing someone who put their petition in after mine get approved already. So much effort has been put into making sure everything was done correctly so I'd like to see an answer by now. Can anyone help clarify why this would happen? I have had no notices since NOA1. Please help. Thank you!

[Chair_force1 195]

2 minutes ago, cgl5915 said:

Hello! As you can see on my timeline I had my i129f received Jan 3. Looking back on some of these posts I have seen some people who had their petition received after mine and already have been approved. It's a little frustrating seeing someone who put their petition in after mine get approved already. So much effort has been put into making sure everything was done correctly so I'd like to see an answer by now. Can anyone help clarify why this would happen? I have had no notices since NOA1. Please help. Thank you!

Probably because each adjudicator receives a stack of K1s on their desk and each person may have a different break down of date received applications.  So basically some later dates get worked based on the adjudicators workload.  Understand?  Not every worker has the same dates.

[cgl5915 3]

9 minutes ago, Chair_force1 said:

Probably because each adjudicator receives a stack of K1s on their desk and each person may have a different break down of date received applications.  So basically some later dates get worked based on the adjudicators workload.  Understand?  Not every worker has the same dates.

I understand. Still very frustrating though considering the effort put in.

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

15 minutes ago, cgl5915 said:

I understand. Still very frustrating though considering the effort put in.

Yeah but I'm sure everyone who put together their packet put the effort in as well. Unfortunately they don't work in chronological order on the cases so ones after yours, before yours, and even the same day as yours may get adjudicated. Just out of any filers control. Hang in there your nearing the finish line. 

[Edric&Setchie 10]

 

 

Newbie here.. I'd like to ask how long does NVC issue a case number? Our NOA2 is dated March 9. We are running 3 weeks now and everytime we called they said it will take 6 weeks to get our approved application to NVC. I've read some comments here re that and saw that some are lucky to get the case number between the 18th-23rd days after they were approved. Are they sending notices thru regular mail or just in email? Hope to hear from you guys.. Thanks- Edric& Setchie

Edited March 29, 2017 by Edric&Setchie

[AkesAngel 585]

Cases for December updated 3/28/2017: 145
Approved: 90
RFEs: 29
Other: 26

*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*

 

Details for December only (3/28/2017): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1LWUzanhuUXpJaG8

 

(Cases for December updated 3/27/2017: 107
Approved: 62
RFEs: 18
Other: 27

*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*

 

Details for December only (3/27/2017): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1UkZXSzI2TFJDdHM )

 

Spoiler

Rec'd Date	3/28/2017	3/27/2017	Touched Cases
12/1/2016	9	9	0
12/2/2016	2	2	0
12/5/2016	17	17	0
12/6/2016	32	37	5
12/7/2016	3	3	0
12/8/2016	25	25	0
12/9/2016	39	41	2
12/12/2016	42	43	1
12/13/2016	8	8	0
12/14/2016	45	46	1
12/15/2016	81	88	7
12/16/2016	85	96	11
12/19/2016	230	267	37
12/20/2016	176	204	28
12/21/2016	253	263	10
12/22/2016	257	260	3
12/23/2016	305	305	0
12/27/2016	489	490	1
12/28/2016	242	242	0
12/29/2016	98	98	0
12/30/2016	99	99	0

[goodlulck52 69]

Thanks AkesAngel!

 

Just noted that the cases before and after mine are approved. Mine is the only untouched one among some approved ones. Did my case fall between the gaps between their desks?

[RocarrM 52]

17 hours ago, PrisEri said:

Hi all, we got our NVC case number yesterday! wish you all luck on your Journey. God bless.

How long it take from your NOA2 To NVC to receive your Case number ?