February 2017 I-129F Filers

[Kamikazi718 56]

3 minutes ago, WayneAdoresWendy said:

If you simply look in the App Store, USCIS Tracker, there are several apps. My NOA2 is not showing in the Scan or USCIS website! 

 

I do not know if true, but I read that if you can reach Tier 2, your approval comes ins week. I know only circumstantial evidence, but worked for us. 

 

I detailed my experience with Tier 2 on this discussion group. I really hope this helps. I am a timid person. Hopefully my detailed story helps.

Last Thursday 5/26 I called USCIS and spoke with a Teir 2. He told me that my case was on someone's desk. And I see that RFEs and approvals are issued just 1 case number after me and 3 before me. It's just so frustrating. I am going to call again on Monday. 

[JayCee17 33]

HI everyone, I have posted a few times on this forum and have read everyone's comments. I am so thankful for everyone and the advice I have read. I have received my NOA2 and my case now has a case number...but it's still at the NVC. I was so happy to receive the NOA2 and thought that we are on the right track and everything will go smoothly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way for me. I'm not giving much detail, but I am currently in Ecuador visiting my fiance. Everything was fine, but Tuesday he told me he didn't want to continue with the visa because his friend told him it was virtually impossible for it to be approved. Just to let you all know...please tell your fiance/es not to listen to discouraging remarks from others. I am devastated. I've known him since 2004 and we have been in a relationship for over three years. He has helped me through a lot especially through the death of my daughter back in August. His son has decided to live with his mom and didn't want to come to the US, so I do know my fiance didn't want to leave his son. I understand this, but It is still difficult to deal with. I have changed my flight and will return to the states on Monday (this was going to be a month long visit). I'll be ok. My faith in God is strong and I know He has me in His hands. I wish you all the best of luck in your visa process. God bless you all. 

[WayneAdoresWendy 232]

7 hours ago, Maikol said:

My case was received by the USCIS on February 17, 2017

Notice date on NoA2 May 17, 2017. Sent to NVC

Hard copy of NoA2 received on May 22. 2017

 

 

After reading some of the replies in this topic and how much evidence some people sent, I'm now a little bit nervous. Can the NVC reject your application? Some are saying they sent 40+ pictures and didn't get approved yet or received an RFE,  I feel bad for you. My fiance and I have been together for a year and a half now, but we're friends for about half a year before that. She's from Mexico and I've been to visit her 5 times since late June of 2016. The last visit was after I filed the k1.

All I sent for evidence of our relationship was 4(four)pictures of us together,(1 with the engagement ring) but none of the pictures prove we took them in Mexico and evidence of visits was plane tickets and boarding passes. It shocks me that mine was approved and some of the people who sent way more evidence then me hasn't been approved yet. To top it off, she's from Mexico so I was wondering if it would be harder now with the current...administration.  I'm really hoping it works out for you guys, and you receive your approval soon

 

Can the NVC reject your application? Or ask for more evidence?

 

 

For us, I could not have imagined doing this process on my own. If I made a mistake and received a RFE or been denied, I would have really hated myself. We paid Rapid Visa to do our Application.

 

They only allowed 10 photos. We copied the photos onto a Word document with an explanation of date, location, names of those in the photos. They also suggested we send no proof of ongoing relationship. No texts, emails, additional photos, call logs nothing. They recommended we save this for the interview!

 

I know VJ Members say otherwise, but worked for us!

[TriloByte 1,818]

3 minutes ago, JayCee17 said:

HI everyone, I have posted a few times on this forum and have read everyone's comments. I am so thankful for everyone and the advice I have read. I have received my NOA2 and my case now has a case number...but it's still at the NVC. I was so happy to receive the NOA2 and thought that we are on the right track and everything will go smoothly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way for me. I'm not giving much detail, but I am currently in Ecuador visiting my fiance. Everything was fine, but Tuesday he told me he didn't want to continue with the visa because his friend told him it was virtually impossible for it to be approved. Just to let you all know...please tell your fiance/es not to listen to discouraging remarks from others. I am devastated. I've known him since 2004 and we have been in a relationship for over three years. He has helped me through a lot especially through the death of my daughter back in August. His son has decided to live with his mom and didn't want to come to the US, so I do know my fiance didn't want to leave his son. I understand this, but It is still difficult to deal with. I have changed my flight and will return to the states on Monday (this was going to be a month long visit). I'll be ok. My faith in God is strong and I know He has me in His hands. I wish you all the best of luck in your visa process. God bless you all. 

That's hard to hear 🙁. i am so sorry.

[WayneAdoresWendy 232]

4 minutes ago, JayCee17 said:

HI everyone, I have posted a few times on this forum and have read everyone's comments. I am so thankful for everyone and the advice I have read. I have received my NOA2 and my case now has a case number...but it's still at the NVC. I was so happy to receive the NOA2 and thought that we are on the right track and everything will go smoothly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way for me. I'm not giving much detail, but I am currently in Ecuador visiting my fiance. Everything was fine, but Tuesday he told me he didn't want to continue with the visa because his friend told him it was virtually impossible for it to be approved. Just to let you all know...please tell your fiance/es not to listen to discouraging remarks from others. I am devastated. I've known him since 2004 and we have been in a relationship for over three years. He has helped me through a lot especially through the death of my daughter back in August. His son has decided to live with his mom and didn't want to come to the US, so I do know my fiance didn't want to leave his son. I understand this, but It is still difficult to deal with. I have changed my flight and will return to the states on Monday (this was going to be a month long visit). I'll be ok. My faith in God is strong and I know He has me in His hands. I wish you all the best of luck in your visa process. God bless you all. 

I am very sorry, I have considered you a friend for awhile!

 

😔 Very Sorry 

[JayCee17 33]

15 minutes ago, WayneAdoresWendy said:

I am very sorry, I have considered you a friend for awhile!

 

😔 Very Sorry 

Thank you, you have been a friend of mine as well. 

[TexasHeartsIndia 371]

1 hour ago, SugarLai said:

are you from Texas too? we planed to have a fall wedding in Houston too. but we are still waiting for NOA2...really worry about it now

I grew up in Texas but live in Missouri. Once a Texas girl, always a Texas girl

 

He's much more relaxed than me. I'm the worry-er lol

[twinee 223]

I'm getting a little worried from all these RFE's. What I read before I submitted was that you should send the bare minimum they ask for and not send anything additional unless they ask for more. The only thing that concerns me now is that I didn't send any pictures of us together because I thought the passport stamps and flight tickets would prove that I visited. I did submit the passport style pictures and I thought it was during the interview they ask for more pictures together. Just curious if anyone got approved without pictures together.

[Willy Wilcox 38]

 

So I walked out to the mail today and there was our NOA2!!!  We have been approved!  The notice date is 5/30/2017.  I'm so relieved that this part of the process is over and now I can start thinking ahead.  I do have a couple questions though.

 

My fiancée's first name on the NOA2 is spelled incorrectly.  It is missing one letter.  Should I be concerned about this?  I checked out I-129F application and it is spelled correctly there.  The notice says that the USCIS and completed all action and that further inquiries should be directed towards the NVC.  Are they who I should call now to clear this up?

 

Also, are there any resources through VJ for the next step of the process (the NVC paperwork)?  The resources for the I-129F were extremely helpful (especially the checklists). 

 

Thanks!  Everyone here is so supportive and helpful.

 

I'm wishing that those still waiting hear back soon.

[elle.and.elle 25]

Another lurker here. Just received our NOA2 via snail mail today. NOA1 received date 2/23, NOA2 notice date 5/30. The online case tracker is still showing our case as received. Good luck to everyone who is still waiting for their NOA2s, hang in there.

 

Side note for @TriloByte, I recall reading in one of the earlier post that you're trying to figure out whether or not being in the tech field is a cause of delayed approvals. I am a software engineer working in the defense industry and it doesn't seem like that's the case for me.

 

Best regards!

[mytruelove18 607]

3 hours ago, JayCee17 said:

HI everyone, I have posted a few times on this forum and have read everyone's comments. I am so thankful for everyone and the advice I have read. I have received my NOA2 and my case now has a case number...but it's still at the NVC. I was so happy to receive the NOA2 and thought that we are on the right track and everything will go smoothly. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way for me. I'm not giving much detail, but I am currently in Ecuador visiting my fiance. Everything was fine, but Tuesday he told me he didn't want to continue with the visa because his friend told him it was virtually impossible for it to be approved. Just to let you all know...please tell your fiance/es not to listen to discouraging remarks from others. I am devastated. I've known him since 2004 and we have been in a relationship for over three years. He has helped me through a lot especially through the death of my daughter back in August. His son has decided to live with his mom and didn't want to come to the US, so I do know my fiance didn't want to leave his son. I understand this, but It is still difficult to deal with. I have changed my flight and will return to the states on Monday (this was going to be a month long visit). I'll be ok. My faith in God is strong and I know He has me in His hands. I wish you all the best of luck in your visa process. God bless you all. 

sorry that this happened to you.

but here there is more than listen friends, why his friend say that is imposible he gets approved at the interview?

is there any reson?, for mee looks like if he isnt sure about his love for you,

he can visit his son, here there is sonthing else.

i am really sorry for you, God bless you and helps you in this situation

[Rashidababe 8]

We finally received our NOA2 approval yesterday via snail mail, app is still reporting only that NOA1 was sent. We also did not show in any scans as being touched. Our app was received on 2/21/17. We are so thankful for this site and the users on it who provide a wealth of info. Now onto the next phase of the process. For those still waiting keep your heads up!

 

Btw- I'm in the tech field and completed the app by myself (no lawyer etc).

Edited June 4, 2017 by Rashidababe

[Rashidababe 8]

6 hours ago, mkm1993 said:

So I downloaded the search app for uscis and found my case... I am number one on the list for the day of Feb 21 which was my received date... No one from Feb 21 has gotten any further than "case received" the only ones I see are expedited cases from may and June? Wth 😆😆 not fair 😉😉 is anyone on here from that day? My receive date is feb 21 and noa1 feb 24 

My NOA1 date is the same as yours, and we received our NOA2 in the mail this past Friday. Stay positive, I'm sure it's on it's way!

[Camie 72]

10 hours ago, mkm1993 said:

So I downloaded the search app for uscis and found my case... I am number one on the list for the day of Feb 21 which was my received date... No one from Feb 21 has gotten any further than "case received" the only ones I see are expedited cases from may and June? Wth 😆😆 not fair 😉😉 is anyone on here from that day? My receive date is feb 21 and noa1 feb 24 

We've got the same received date! Still no approval. The person above me has gotten theirs approved so I'm hopeful we'll get ours soon!!! 

 

I received my NOA1 in snail mail around March 11. It took that long because my fiance is a US citizen living here in Manila. Hopefully the NOA2 has been approved and just taking forever to get to us in the mail, apparently no emails are being sent out, unlike with the NOA1. Quite annoying. Haha

[Camie 72]

So two things:

 

1. Are we the only ones who didn't submit proof of financial status/support with our petition? It wasn't included in the list of requirements, yet I see people talking about that on here. I do, however, see that requirement for when we apply for the visa itself. Im just a little confused, and worried, that we missed that requirement with the petition and will end up with an RFE.

 

2. I just checked the Case Status Checker on the USCIS website and it's currently down, apparently they're doing maintenance and HOPEFULLY they're finally going to fix it, or at least update the damn thing at the least.