I129f September 2017 filers

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

2 hours ago, Grant PDX said:

For anyone curious or in similar circumstances.  I required a waiver to file for Grace's visa.  I'm a multiple visa filer.  This was my 4th petition approved.  Various circumstances impacted that history, of course, and I never anticipated I'd take the plunge again.  Grace made me rethink that.  We had no RFE, no issues.  My visa packet was very lean, including all the required documents but nothing extra.  Well, I did attach a 2 page waiver request.  That was a requirement previously, before the form was updated.

 

So, lean petition package, waiver required, past fiance processing, and no problems.  YYMV of course, but it was my 4th very straightforward process.

 

I used visajourney for the 3rd and 4th filing, but didn't find it prior to mailing my first 2 petitions.  Definitely helpful, but also generally a DIY process.

 

Best of luck to everyone else in your journey.

This brings me some relief.  I'm a November filer, and this is 3rd and last petition!  Relationship ended after NOA2 on the first (no interview scheduled, no visa issued), second resulted in my 4 year marriage to my now ex-wife.  I have been told my circumstances shouldn't be too much of a problem but still the closer we get to our time I am getting very nervous and will feel sooooo guilty if there are issues because of my past.  Thank you for this post and good luck with the rest of your journey!!  

Edited March 1, 2018 by Dave_and_Jessa

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

32 minutes ago, Mayi & MiMi said:

This is my third filing - did not need a waiver - yet.  Already know and am ready to be scrutinized.  I/We have nothing to hide.  Hoping that we get some news soon.  

You should have filed a multiple filer waiver with your petition.  It's needed for anyone submitting their 2nd within the last 2 years or if you've ever submitted more than 2.

[Mayi & MiMi 172]

Only filed a i130 & K1. This is the 2nd k1. Should I need a waiver then I’m already prepared. It was my understanding that I did not need one since I was past the two year mark. I’ll look into that again. Thanks 

[Mayi & MiMi 172]

I do recall that at the time of my last husbands interview they asked for my first husbands visa and another document which I emailed directly to the embassy. We were notified two days later to come and pickup my fiancé’s visa. Entry was simple. 

 

My circumstances were enough to throw in the towel as well but I couldn’t stop what I felt for the now fiancé. We met many years ago and lost contact. Believe me I was not wanting to be hurt again and neither was he. What we found in each other was nothing we have ever experienced and no matter what we will fight until the end. I’m not going to stop seeing him nor fighting for what we believe in. Uscis will scrutinize this relationship and we are ready for whatever comes our way. We know the risks and we are ready to face everything together. We already are aware that this is in their hands and we won’t cry over spilt milk. We just keep doing whatever it takes no matter how long it takes. It’s in God’s hands not ours

[S_and_K_K1 83]

Thank you everyone for sharing their stories. That gives me hope. 

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

11 minutes ago, Mayi & MiMi said:

Only filed a i130 & K1. This is the 2nd k1. Should I need a waiver then I’m already prepared. It was my understanding that I did not need one since I was past the two year mark. I’ll look into that again. Thanks 

Ahh, ok, yeah I think you're ok then.  Might be a grey area though.  Good you're prepared just in case.  I'm in somewhat of the same situation.  Best of luck to you!

[JayHouser 209]

Is that normal for all those RFEs? Why is there so many? Worries me a little.

[Mayi & MiMi 172]

Whoa ! 

 

I jumped back another day !.  Keep it coming ! 

[Swissmiss82 1,618]

3 hours ago, Ronise Felix said:

We got  approved not RFE

Thank God 

first of - congraaats

please urgently update the timeline so it will do the right calculation for the entire VJ community

 

thanks in advance

[Mrsjackson 300]

30 minutes ago, JayHouser said:

Is that normal for all those RFEs? Why is there so many? Worries me a little.

Another use said that under the Trump administration there has been a 40% increase in RFEs. I don't know how much truth there actually is to that but it is happening a lot. I'm kind of anticipating one since I live so close on the Canadian border to my fiance and travelled with NEXUS so I don't have passport stamps but I'm already prepared with ideas how to rectify it. Try not to worry too much about an RFE most of them are easy to correct. 

[Naes 12,205]

7 hours ago, Filipekramer said:

10 hours ago, Naes said:

Hellooooo My Dear Berries!!!

 

Finally a little movement!!

As you can see, coming out of labor day weekend Sept 5 is a mountain! (just like most Mondays...)

I feel like they are really starting to climb it!

 

Can't wait for the full week to show up and when they just run through!

 

"I'm so excited... and I just can't hide it..." 

I admit to dance at the halls and the bathroom of the company...

I also admit that people do see me sometimes and look at me like I'm crazy... Ok...ok... I meant they look at me and see that I am crazy...

 

Name updated cases that got the name update at this stage usually get an approval next day... I saw quite a lot of that happening..

so I actually think there were more approvals in the mail for 27th and 28th..

 

2/27 full day total : 1   

 

09/05/17

02/27/18

Your Current Status: Name Was Updated

 

 

2/28 full day total : 23

 

09/01/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Case Was Approved
09/01/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Case Was Approved
09/01/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Case Was Approved
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Case Was Approved
09/05/17	02/27/18	Your Current Status: Name Was Updated
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Case Was Approved
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Case Was Approved
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
09/05/17	02/28/18	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed

 

 

I just don't understand why the app doesnt display those September cases. I wonder when it will start popping up those cases. 

Well as I explained before too, that app only displays if someone registered in that app.

 

It is extremely unreliable.

 

but I can say it a 100 times again and again...and won't make a difference

[Naes 12,205]

7 hours ago, Oleh said:

Naes do you think they will start with 11 next? 

I actually think they're probably adjudicating it and the worst we will see it by next Tuesday (if they ccan just update...

[Naes 12,205]

5 hours ago, SeanAndVicky said:

Are these dates for NOA1 or USCIS received dates? I'm sorry if this has already been answered before. I'm guessing it's the NOA1 but I want to be sure, because the USCIS site uses the date they received it when I check my case status.

Received date.

Noa1 date can differ drastically, it sometimes take them 3 weeks after putting it in the system to actually send the notice. And they don't follow that.

 

why would you assume it is the noa1 date??

12 minutes ago, Mrsjackson said:

Another use said that under the Trump administration there has been a 40% increase in RFEs. I don't know how much truth there actually is to that but it is happening a lot. I'm kind of anticipating one since I live so close on the Canadian border to my fiance and travelled with NEXUS so I don't have passport stamps but I'm already prepared with ideas how to rectify it. Try not to worry too much about an RFE most of them are easy to correct. 

It is true. It is in their data.

[Filipekramer 37]

4 minutes ago, Naes said:

Well as I explained before too, that app only displays if someone registered in that app.

 

It is extremely unreliable.

 

but I can say it a 100 times again and again...and won't make a difference

I am sorry man... I had no intentions to bother you. I am relatively new here and I have never come across your explanation. I am sorry .

[Naes 12,205]

4 hours ago, Mrsjackson said:

Congrats! Do you mind saying whether you got approved or an RFE?

"The word" Noa2 only used for approval.

rfe is not counted as a notice.

Edited March 1, 2018 by Naes