I-129F May 2017 Filers

[Serj & Anastasia 16]

Hello VJ family and friends! For those of you that appliedon May 16th or sooner, please check your mail, according to the case tracker and spinach we are still waiting to get approved, I couldn’t wait any longer so I came to visit my fiancé in Russia. However even tho we are “not approved” yet on the apps... yesterday my Caiden that stays at my house while I’m gon said that I received NOA2 on Saturday. So just you know, check you mail and emails.. and the funny thing is we got approved on 11/03/2017 on 11/07/17 as is was driving into the airport I called the number on NOA1 letter and they said that I’m still not approved and that we are in out time margin... in other words, it seems as tho the people on the phone don’t really know 💩!

[daleguthery 305]

2 hours ago, Murph4865 said:

Yes it is Dec 28th for interview, i have plane booked already for Dec 11th will be there for my birthday christmas and new years not coming back until january mid month hopefully with her in hand.

Are December interviews pretty much out of reach for us early June filers in Manila? Wasn't sure how many openings were left.

[The Squirrel 1,318]

On ‎11‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 11:12 PM, Trinab80 said:

I know I'm late to today's party but I was one of the members that said I got nothing done and dealt with USCIS and etc. I'm hoping you weren't throwing any shade or insult my way, right @The Squirrel? You were just using this to prove a point right?

 

Because with you being my USCIS Approval Predictor with your magic crystal ball, I would hate to think you trying to be shady?

 

No no no no, never did never will. Nothing but much love for you, but always equal for all others, as we are all one. My point was different, better world. We all need to be at our best, so this world can be better. That is why we need to push the other way, from negative to positive, from sadness to joy, from hate to love, from descending to ascending, from tears to laughter (you know I try my hardest every day). 

 

Frustration can get a hold of people, but in no way can it be good. You can see some posts today, it can be really negative. My point is to prevent it, don't ever let it come into play, not just here, but in life in general. It breeds negativity that can be saddled up many ways, bot none will end up for the better. If people wouldn't let negativity enter their decision making and their actions, however wild or mild they may be, they will never have any need to apologize, feel sorry, regret, and so on ...

 

PS much love baby @Trinab80 , there is not one bad bone in my body, it was not about you (and sorry that my crystal ball didn't deliver, but it told the truth, I promise) 

[tpeach 190]

Using negative ideas as reverse psychology to produce positive results. 

[The Squirrel 1,318]

On ‎11‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 12:16 AM, Fariha&Safwan said:

Lol I’m #2. I Said I didn’t do squat at work but considering im a doctor that’s almost impossible. Patients won’t see themselves! So   ain’t no thang- shade away my friend. I appreciate the perspective!  And I appreciate you all for being such a great support!

 

On ‎11‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 12:18 AM, Fariha&Safwan said:

Oh and p.s never said anyone should be fired... just saying! 

 

Dear Doc, you were included yes, but the 2nd member calling for firing was in our June topic. So your first comment yes, and bottom no. However, thank you for understanding and support. It is in these trying times that we need to stay strong, levelheaded, and cool, at our least. Everything above that is a great bonus.

 

Honestly, this forum is such a powerful vehicle, it is unbelievable. I had no clue something like this ever existed until I got into the process. Than I see thousands of people visiting every day, more than many schools have students, so one would have to think - "what else can it do for the better?". To be just a "shoulder to cry", it's ok, but not 0.01% of it's potential. I even thought "English Classes" would be great and helpful (forum is vast and it may already have it, not sure). Maybe some traditions of the USA. Maybe little history, foods, tourist attractions, financial system, schooling system (as many will go to school here when they come), and how about healthcare system since I am quoting our doctor? We can help each other here to last a lifetime, not just to inquire about price of "DS-160", and how many days something takes.  

[The Squirrel 1,318]

17 hours ago, Kpetraska said:

This is the kind of stuff I'd complained about before. Not you, of course. But the rudeness coming from others who's days haven't even been touched, let alone passed. This is a stressful process. Just wait till his day comes and he'll be eating his words.

 

I think that I explained enough addressing our two friends before, but I will add couple of things for you, as I love you equally...

 

My date is one month behind yours. When I signed up for this, I was told 3 months, by the end of September my baby will be here. We planed our birthdays here (born month apart), than Thanksgiving with a giant turkey, lovely little wedding the way we like it, than Christmas like no other before, than New Year on Times Square to cap it all off. Lovely isn't it?

 

Well, it is November 12th now, and I have nothing, nada, zilch, zero . My month has not been touched yet, and when it does get touched, I am some 1200 cases later. How does that feel? 

 

I promised all of these things, because it is here in my country, my fiancé for most part directed her life towards what I said, and I delivered NOTHING. Great guy, am I not? Do I get grief on daily bases, in truckloads or merchant ship loads? 

 

@Kpetraska please advise me what to say today, what excuse to make, how to make it peace. Whatever your answer is, say that to your self, for the same effect.

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I love you too @Kpetraska , equal to all, and your support of me I greatly appreciate. Although you use wrong words directed at me ("rudeness"), I feel the love from you, and I will take it. But this other part, "wait till his day comes and he'll be eating his word", is not nice at all. It can be interpreted in many ways, you wishing me to hurt, to suffer, to loose my temper, frustration to cloud my judgment, nervous breakdown, and what else not, but I know you didn't mean it. So, I will take it as a betting proposition, I will bet you that I will be myself today and then. To find out, even after your NOA2, I ask you to stay and hang out with June crowd and give them support. Point is don't get your paper and disappear forever, 4 out of 5 members do that here. Stay and encourage people after you, please. 

 

ps  a nice gesture would be to go to all topics after your month, and wish all passengers good luck, no "rudeness" in that, on the contrary .... 

 

 

 

[mcs 686]

@Perfect two 💑 I just want to reiterate all the support others provided to you... this process is the probably the most difficult that I have ever gone through; although we have already received our NOA2 (and we were lucky that it came at 155 days) the wait was still excruciatingly long, stressful, and unbearable at times.  Now, due to some circumstances and if everything falls into place, the earliest she will be able to come to the US is the first week of January... we haven't seen each other in person since early September of last year.  This is going to test your relationship and this will either break you or you will find yourself invincible on the other side... hang in there; lean on your friends there and here... we're all here for each other... and remember that the best is yet to come and the best will be even better than that of which our imaginations could possibly dream.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 hours ago, daleguthery said:

Are December interviews pretty much out of reach for us early June filers in Manila? Wasn't sure how many openings were left.

Go here https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Philippines and start the registration process and it will give you the next available open slot. I doubt that you can complete the entire process to see the full calendar but this will give you an idea. Next available date is 12/8/2017. You may want to poke your head in, if you haven't already done so, over at the subforum for the Philippines. There are many before you that can answer this question and maybe some new questions you may have.

 

 

Edited November 12, 2017 by Greenbaum

[daleguthery 305]

Just now, Greenbaum said:

Go here and start the registration process and it will give you the next available open slot. I doubt that you can complete the entire process to see the full calendar but this will give you an idea. Next available date is 12/8/2017. You may want to poke your head in, if you haven't already done so, over at the subforum for the Philippines. There are many before you that can answer this question and maybe some new questions you may have.

 

Thank you!

[useful89 692]

14 minutes ago, The Squirrel said:

 

I think that I explained enough addressing our two friends before, but I will add couple of things for you, as I love you equally...

 

My date is one month behind yours. When I signed up for this, I was told 3 months, by the end of September my baby will be here. We planed our birthdays here (born month apart), than Thanksgiving with a giant turkey, lovely little wedding the way we like it, than Christmas like no other before, than New Year on Times Square to cap it all off. Lovely isn't it?

 

Well, it is November 12th now, and I have nothing, nada, zilch, zero . My month has not been touched yet, and when it does get touched, I am some 1200 cases later. How does that feel? 

 

I promised all of these things, because it is here in my country, my fiancé for most part directed her life towards what I said, and I delivered NOTHING. Great guy, am I not? Do I get grief on daily bases, in truckloads or merchant ship loads? 

 

@Kpetraska please advise me what to say today, what excuse to make, how to make it peace. Whatever your answer is, say that to your self, for the same effect.

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I love you too @Kpetraska , equal to all, and your support of me I greatly appreciate. Although you use wrong words directed at me ("rudeness"), I feel the love from you, and I will take it. But this other part, "wait till his day comes and he'll be eating his word", is not nice at all. It can be interpreted in many ways, you wishing me to hurt, to suffer, to loose my temper, frustration to cloud my judgment, nervous breakdown, and what else not, but I know you didn't mean it. So, I will take it as a betting proposition, I will bet you that I will be myself today and then. To find out, even after your NOA2, I ask you to stay and hang out with June crowd and give them support. Point is don't get your paper and disappear forever, 4 out of 5 members do that here. Stay and encourage people after you, please. 

 

ps  a nice gesture would be to go to all topics after your month, and wish all passengers good luck, no "rudeness" in that, on the contrary .... 

 

 

 

I for one love your positivity and optimism. I'm usually a realist, but I also expected the same thing and told my fiancée the same stuff about her being here by Christmas, so I know how it goes. Please keep being yourself!

[Kpetraska 67]

34 minutes ago, The Squirrel said:

 

I think that I explained enough addressing our two friends before, but I will add couple of things for you, as I love you equally...

 

My date is one month behind yours. When I signed up for this, I was told 3 months, by the end of September my baby will be here. We planed our birthdays here (born month apart), than Thanksgiving with a giant turkey, lovely little wedding the way we like it, than Christmas like no other before, than New Year on Times Square to cap it all off. Lovely isn't it?

 

Well, it is November 12th now, and I have nothing, nada, zilch, zero . My month has not been touched yet, and when it does get touched, I am some 1200 cases later. How does that feel? 

 

I promised all of these things, because it is here in my country, my fiancé for most part directed her life towards what I said, and I delivered NOTHING. Great guy, am I not? Do I get grief on daily bases, in truckloads or merchant ship loads? 

 

@Kpetraska please advise me what to say today, what excuse to make, how to make it peace. Whatever your answer is, say that to your self, for the same effect.

---------------------------------

 

I love you too @Kpetraska , equal to all, and your support of me I greatly appreciate. Although you use wrong words directed at me ("rudeness"), I feel the love from you, and I will take it. But this other part, "wait till his day comes and he'll be eating his word", is not nice at all. It can be interpreted in many ways, you wishing me to hurt, to suffer, to loose my temper, frustration to cloud my judgment, nervous breakdown, and what else not, but I know you didn't mean it. So, I will take it as a betting proposition, I will bet you that I will be myself today and then. To find out, even after your NOA2, I ask you to stay and hang out with June crowd and give them support. Point is don't get your paper and disappear forever, 4 out of 5 members do that here. Stay and encourage people after you, please. 

 

ps  a nice gesture would be to go to all topics after your month, and wish all passengers good luck, no "rudeness" in that, on the contrary .... 

 

 

 

Just stop. I wish you luck, and I hope you're doing well. But you have been kind of rude to some people here. You may not get grief on a daily basis, but others might. Everyone handles this process differently. And that's why we're all here. To support each other. You are the only person I've seen on here telling people the way that they're handling it, is wrong. So please just stop. I'm not the only one whos commented on it. By eat your words, I meant understand how we feel. Nothing else. I wish no harm. Good luck on your process.

[JayMar2019 2,741]

13 hours ago, JohnAna05823 said:

Question:

 

Does USCIS/consulate look at beneficiary's parents wedding date and certificate and stuff?

No. The whole process is solely based on the petitioner, the beneficiary and proving the relationship is real.

 

Information regarding the beneficiary's parent's wedding/marriage status is irrelevant to this process. 

[JayMar2019 2,741]

11 hours ago, JohnAna05823 said:

Nobody has asked.  We're just worried her birth certificate date for their marriage may not match what's on their marriage certificate since none of her siblings does.   Just worried if they check and compare for any reason at all.

The beneficiary's birth certificate is just used as proof to confirm what their country of citizenship or country they're born in. 

 

It's the same as the USC providing their BC as proof of citizenship. 

 

Sibling information is irrelevant to this process. Remember, this is about you and your fiance...that's it and that's all.

[PadieNerkBrapone 341]

3 hours ago, Serj & Anastasia said:

Hello VJ family and friends! For those of you that appliedon May 16th or sooner, please check your mail, according to the case tracker and spinach we are still waiting to get approved, I couldn’t wait any longer so I came to visit my fiancé in Russia. However even tho we are “not approved” yet on the apps... yesterday my Caiden that stays at my house while I’m gon said that I received NOA2 on Saturday. So just you know, check you mail and emails.. and the funny thing is we got approved on 11/03/2017 on 11/07/17 as is was driving into the airport I called the number on NOA1 letter and they said that I’m still not approved and that we are in out time margin... in other words, it seems as tho the people on the phone don’t really know 💩!

Congratulations!

[JayMar2019 2,741]

7 hours ago, Perfect two 💑 said:

I would like to seek an opinion. Please don't give hurtful comment. This process is tiring. Now it becomes unexpected from time to time. For example, Processing time - Now it becomes 6 months or might be more than 6 months (we will hit our 6 months on this Monday). My fiance and I keep revised our plan since we plan for him to come here during the interview. RFE - I can see many people received unreasonable RFE this month (things that they already provide but USCIS still asking for it and things that are not included in the list required, but suddenly they ask for it). It makes me worry, what else will happen. And the most thing that worries me is the interview. I'm worried about what will happen if they reject us. This process is not 100% depend on us. It depends on the interviewer too. We can do our best, we can make sure we have a solid case, lots of bona fide relationship evidence, answer all the question truthfully and confident. Still, the final decision is not up to us. The interviewer is also a human. Sometimes they might be affected by the emotion and other factors (I'm not saying that all the interviewer is like that. I know they are professional. It just that, they are still human."

 

Someone might say that, if you guys are really a real couple, you will overcome this obstacle and apply again. However, to be honest. I'm not that strong to go through this process again. I don't want to go through another 6 months without him. It is hard, even now it is so hard. Actually, I have been kicked out of a house by my parents. Now, I'm living alone. To be here without my family around me, did make me feel so lonely. Every time I pass by any places that I visit/hang out with my family, really make me remember them more. And yeah, it did make me cry. Of course, my fiance and I always have a call, message and video call. However, with the 13 hours time difference, it makes things harder. I'm a family oriented person. I spent most of my time with my family. We do lots of activity together. We go out quite frequent (dinner, movie, lunch, shopping and lots more). So now, when I need to be on my own. Doing everything on my own. It really hard. I have friends. But, of course, some of them already married, have a boyfriend and have their own family to spend time with. 

 

I'm trying to be positive. However, I can't stop thinking about it until I able to find a good back up plan if things are not going to be like what we plan. Some of you might ask me to just think positive. However, thinking positive without a backup plan, make me worry that it will be more hurtful and will break me into pieces when that happens. What will you do if your visa doesn't get approved?

The only piece of advice I can give is you have to stop thinking negative. Don't let this process take you away from what you and your fiance knows is real. You and your fiance are going through your journey to be able to be together for as long as God allows and that reason alone should take away the negative thinking that you will be rejected.

 

I tell people all the time that my relationship with my fiance is no different than others only that we have to go through the government in order for us to be together. But it's no different. I'm just as committed, faithful and will fight to the end to be with my king but I would do the same if he and I met at the mall here in the US.  

 

It's okay to say it's hard to go through 6 months of this and be weak. There's no shame in that. If you and (everyone else that hasn't read my very first post in VJ) really knew what we've been this time last year and now going through this, trust me, I would have given up a long time ago. But you know why I don't give up...it's because I know that I'm not going to find another man like him as he completes me in EVERY way and our love is worth fighting for.  And yes, I get weak (I act like I'm Wonder Woman 24/7, but I'm really not). But when I get weak, my fiance is there is carry me through. But in the end, I know that all of this will be over and we'll be together. 

 

I say this to you to say that this process will make your relationship unbreakable because if you can make it through this, you two can make it through other complex and troubling times. But remember that this is only the beginning as we still have to go through AOS, Removing Conditions and Naturalization (if that's the ending goal for your fiance). So this is just the start of emotional, waiting process we have to go through. All those places you want to visit with your fiance will be there to visit when he arrives. 

 

And to answer your question...IF the fiance visa doesn't get approved, we're going to get married in Jamaica and file the spousal visa. But I'm not worried that it won't get approved because we know our relationship is real and proving that fact is the easiest part of this process for us.