August 2017 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Vholde346 351]

So an officer has been assigned our case (again) to get to the bottom of the mission RFE. My partners congressman is also getting involved now. 

[emekus94 1,125]

1 hour ago, Vholde346 said:

So an officer has been assigned our case (again) to get to the bottom of the mission RFE. My partners congressman is also getting involved now. 

Yayyyyyyyyyy
That sounds like positive news! 

Hang in there. Hopefully this is a quick turnaround 

[William 36875 11]

14 hours ago, NICK & PAULA said:

That is plain rude, whoever did that to your fiancee. I can't believe such people exists.

 

 

they def exist.... call themselves (friend) are extremely unfair and rude  ..... But on a better note, from what I've gotten from others is it just down to her underoos, female Dr. and no poking  .... but they def had her fur up.... lol ... thanks for the reply 

[Irka 9]

Hi there! We are also waiting for NOA2  ( filed in August 24 (()

[Sleepless.Seattle 19]

Update:  08/08/2017 filer, embassy approval 03/26/2018 !   

We are very happy and relieved!!

 

Details below, embassy is Helsinki.

 

USCIS appoved 2/26

NVC received 3/6 (digitally), NVC case # on 3/14.  That included a federal holiday and two days closure due to severe storms. 

 

It arrived at the embassy 3/19.  My fiance received his packet 3 on 3/19 as well.  Interviews were available within one week.

 

The packet 3 was very similar to many others posted online.  For the prior 8 weeks he had been working on all the items he expected in it, including vaccinations.

Medical 3/14, bloodwork was done 3/21, he picked up the sealed envelope with medical results on 3/22.  

 

Interview was 3/26 and we are approved!

Two brief interview questions:  how did we meet, and when are we getting married.  Plus 30 minutes of administrative processing.

Helsinki sends visa and docs by mail.  We are hoping to get it before the long Easter weekend shutdown.

 

Huge THANK YOU to all who are posting facts and data on VJ !!

It has been very helpful in understanding the process and timeline.   

 

[SandiB 48]

On 3/24/2018 at 6:19 PM, Woodrow said:

Hello everyone,

just an update from a fellow August filer. We received our February 13th NOA2 approval in the mail and since then everything has been email. The Montreal Consulate seems to use the electronic processing which I feel has been faster at least in our situation. Our case number was provided by the NVC in less than two weeks. When signing up for our interview we were provided 2 dates to choose from. Both Wednesdays by the way. We now have our interview scheduled for the end of April and are super excited. 

 

The help and and support we gained from reading this website has been invaluable. 

 

Thanks everyone. 

 

Another August Canadian flier here! I swear we should make a club or something, haha. I have about the same NOA2 and was seeing people getting their interview already and was confused, I hadn't heard anything yet.

 

On 3/25/2018 at 3:53 PM, sprinklegirl27 said:

Montreal also received our case on March 20th and I submitted DS160, we still haven't received Packet 3 from Montreal Consulate yet though so we're just waiting and waiting and waiting  

 

23 hours ago, sprinklegirl27 said:

I did the same thing, I had read about people never receiving their Packet 3's so I got paranoid and sent in the DS160 barcode, passport & checklist. However they emailed me back two days later saying :

 

"Please be advised that your fiancé (e) visa application is being processed in our office, and upon completion, we will contact you accordingly. In the meantime, carefully note that you are not required to send your Packet 3 documents, and also not eligible to book an appointment online until you receive further instructions. We hope this information is helpful to you and thank you for your understanding."

 

So frustrating! 

 

Yes! I had to get them to change my address, so they did that and put that little blurb at the bottom of their response today. So.. I'm assuming I just wait. I already did my DS-160 as well, so just sitting here now!

 

7 hours ago, Vholde346 said:

So an officer has been assigned our case (again) to get to the bottom of the mission RFE. My partners congressman is also getting involved now. 

Oh good luck you guys! I can't wait for you to have movement!

[William and Betsy 40]

AFTER 221 DAYS WE FINALLY GOT OUR NOA2!!

We are August 17 fillers and we sent an RFE March 5th and today we got a letter in the mail saying we were approved!! No update on the website so a silent approval! Perfect timing to celebrate since I'm visiting my fiancée and I am leaving in 2 days!!

 

If you still haven't gotten yours yet don't give up, it's coming!!!!

Edited March 26, 2018 by William and Betsy

[emekus94 1,125]

2 hours ago, Sleepless.Seattle said:

Update:  08/08/2017 filer, embassy approval 03/26/2018 !   

We are very happy and relieved!!

 

Details below, embassy is Helsinki.

 

USCIS appoved 2/26

NVC received 3/6 (digitally), NVC case # on 3/14.  That included a federal holiday and two days closure due to severe storms. 

 

It arrived at the embassy 3/19.  My fiance received his packet 3 on 3/19 as well.  Interviews were available within one week.

 

The packet 3 was very similar to many others posted online.  For the prior 8 weeks he had been working on all the items he expected in it, including vaccinations.

Medical 3/14, bloodwork was done 3/21, he picked up the sealed envelope with medical results on 3/22.  

 

Interview was 3/26 and we are approved!

Two brief interview questions:  how did we meet, and when are we getting married.  Plus 30 minutes of administrative processing.

Helsinki sends visa and docs by mail.  We are hoping to get it before the long Easter weekend shutdown.

 

Huge THANK YOU to all who are posting facts and data on VJ !!

It has been very helpful in understanding the process and timeline.   

 

CONGRATULATIONS!
I think you're our first August interview approval!! 

[Lyna Dy 21]

On 3/26/2018 at 2:26 AM, emekus94 said:

There are many Fiipinos on VJ.  Ask under the Philippines subgroup and you can be sure to get a better answer from those that have gone through it.
And they can also tell you exactly what to expect so your fiance can be better prepared 

congratulation

[Lyna Dy 21]

After waiting long time(31st August) I got rfe today not approved;(. I want to ask you, how many day will it receive and approves after collecting some reference to uscis. Thankful 

[MandW 310]

On ‎3‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 8:27 AM, KAF said:

Question: As I am waiting for our noa2 letter, should I start gathering all the requirements for nvc processing? 

My fiance is from the Philippines but moved to Canada to work and been there for 3 yrs now. Does she still need to get an NBI clearance from PH or just the Police clearance from canada? I saw it said “places you lived 6mos or more since age 16”. 

need NBI , can go to Philippine embassy and fill out the nbi form, then authorize someone in the phils to pick it up and send it to Canada, we did the same thing but for Taiwan. 

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

Hello, my fellow Augustine's! Praying that you'll receive your noa2s this week.  Good luck to everyone!

 

@Vholde346 I hope you'll here something very soon. 

 

@DennisWaldron Have you sent the pics yet? I can't wait for you guys to be approved! 

 

[Naes 12,205]

Hellooo Augustines 

 

Cheers for a nice last week of March for all of us!!

 

3/26 Full day total + some backdated : 49

-RFE day-

 

08/01/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/04/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/07/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/09/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/14/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/15/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/17/17	3/23/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/07/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/07/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/07/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/07/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/10/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/14/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/14/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/14/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/15/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/17/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/18/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/18/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/18/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/21/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/21/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/21/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/21/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/23/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/24/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/24/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/24/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/25/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/25/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/25/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/25/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/28/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/28/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/28/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/28/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/28/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/29/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/29/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/30/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
08/31/17	3/26/2018	Your Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed

 

 

 

 

[DennisWaldron 124]

41 minutes ago, NICK & PAULA said:

Hello, my fellow Augustine's! Praying that you'll receive your noa2s this week.  Good luck to everyone!

 

@Vholde346 I hope you'll here something very soon. 

 

@DennisWaldron Have you sent the pics yet? I can't wait for you guys to be approved! 

 

Thanks,

Yes sent Pics

They will be there today.

Hoping it wont take them too long  to review and aprrove.

[streanor 405]

Would love to make it into March approvals, fingers and toes crossed for myself and all others still waiting!!!

Edited March 27, 2018 by streanor