November 2019 I-129f Filers

[TeamWelshican 32]

On 12/23/2019 at 8:44 AM, Sarge2155 said:

Very quiet in here! Happy Holidays all!

Haha we are all just "patiently" waiting for those noa2 😊 Happy Holidays to you and yours! 

[Sarge2155 4,571]

38 minutes ago, TeamWelshican said:

Haha we are all just "patiently" waiting for those noa2 😊 Happy Holidays to you and yours! 

Won't  be long now!

[USUK8 72]

We do seem to be the smallest group! Hopefully that means fast things for us.

 

 

[AB UK US 16]

Mailed our I-129F forms on 11/12/2019 and received our NOA1 on 11/21/2019.

[Sarge2155 4,571]

2 hours ago, AB UK US said:

Mailed our I-129F forms on 11/12/2019 and received our NOA1 on 11/21/2019.

Welcome to the thread  and congratulations.

[RoxyJen 49]

Hi everyone my fiancée filled the petition on November 25th, just a week after the check was cashed and on December 5th she was notified by text the NOA1, I check the website everyday like crazy, sometimes I don't even wanna check cause I think they track the IP address and will see I'm checking every day and they'd think I'm desperate (which I am lol), she's been working a lot cause she doesn't want us to have any issues when we change status so she's more focused on making more money and here I am working in my country too but anxious at the same time, can't wait to be with her, btw our case went to California service center so if somebody's has gone there too and can tell how long it took please comment

Edited January 8, 2020 by RoxyJen

[Greenbaum 12,258]

12 hours ago, RoxyJen said:

Hi everyone my fiancée filled the petition on November 25th, just a week after the check was cashed and on December 5th she was notified by text the NOA1, I check the website everyday like crazy, sometimes I don't even wanna check cause I think they track the IP address and will see I'm checking every day and they'd think I'm desperate (which I am lol), she's been working a lot cause she doesn't want us to have any issues when we change status so she's more focused on making more money and here I am working in my country too but anxious at the same time, can't wait to be with her, btw our case went to California service center so if somebody's has gone there too and can tell how long it took please comment

It will take anywhere from 3 months to 7 months and sometimes longer to reach approval (NOA2). This is a grueling process and if you lack patience it's best you call around in search of a mental institution of your choosing because that is where you will end up if you are checking every day. Just an opinion. 

[RoxyJen 49]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

It will take anywhere from 3 months to 7 months and sometimes longer to reach approval (NOA2). This is a grueling process and if you lack patience it's best you call around in search of a mental institution of your choosing because that is where you will end up if you are checking every day. Just an opinion. 

I'd say you're opinion is a bit rude, I believe everyone in this site is experiencing the same as I am, calling a mental institution is too much for someone new in this topic who's only asking to have an idea of the time frame but thanks anyways for you comment

[Greenbaum 12,258]

10 minutes ago, RoxyJen said:

I'd say you're opinion is a bit rude, I believe everyone in this site is experiencing the same as I am, calling a mental institution is too much for someone new in this topic who's only asking to have an idea of the time frame but thanks anyways for you comment

Relax. My comment was not done for spite as it was tongue in cheek humor. I'm here to help you.

 

I'm trying to point out that you and others are making this into some kind of painful exercise and it needn't be that. I explained how to avoid all your anxiety in the process. It's simple but everyone, wants to do this and that, call and check and so on and on when it's not necessary. There are some simple tools to use and they don't include calling USCIS, NVC or your Embassy.

 

It's as simple as knowing the timeline when you can expect to have your NOA2. That you get by watching others from your country who are processing a month or two ahead of you. If their file is taking 200 days on average to adjudicated then more than likely yours will take that long. Calling at 180 days when other timelines are showing 200 days is ludicrous. So set the alarm for 200 days and when it goes off then check your progress. But all the time, keeping an eye on those ahead of you because if the trend changes either shorter waiting periods or longer you'll know. BTW have I ever once advised you to call USCIS, NVC or your Embassy during this diatribe? NO! Once you have your NOA2 then you send an email to NVC requesting that your (petitioner and beneficiary's email) emails be updated and to reflect to contact you when any movement has taken place with your case. Now sit back and wait for the email. Once you have the email that will be your approval. Hey, did I tell you yet to call USCIS, NVC or your Embassy? NO!

 

The key is to follow other timelines so you can compare it against your experience and or you'll know what to expect. And here is how that works.

 

There are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them. Also, there is another place you can go and follow others who are processing at the same time you are and for the same Embassy. Go to the blue ribbon at the top of this page and select "portals". Scroll down the left-hand side of the page till you get to VJ "your country's name" Timelines. Just below it, you'll see "K-1" so you select it and out pops a window with others from your country.

 

You have to trust the process.

Edited January 8, 2020 by Greenbaum

[emma24 161]

What is the next case status after case received? Will it not change until closer to NOA2?

Edited January 8, 2020 by emma24

[Sarge2155 4,571]

10 minutes ago, emma24 said:

What is the next case status after case received? Will it not change until closer to NOA2?

The next status is approved if no RFE or other unforeseen things.

[emma24 161]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

The next status is approved if no RFE or other unforeseen things.

wonderful! I didn't know if maybe it would change to in progress or anything. thanks!  

[USUK8 72]

51 days and counting!!

[USUK8 72]

Looks like some October approvals are starting..good news.

 

Greenbaum, you seem to be a patient man! You're doing great work here and have my thanks.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 hours ago, USUK8 said:

Looks like some October approvals are starting..good news.

 

Greenbaum, you seem to be a patient man! You're doing great work here and have my thanks.

Thanks. I haven't Pi$$ off anyone today but I did yesterday. I told he/she that google is a good use for research they said I was rude. Thin skin I guess. But anyways, thanks for the accolades.