December 2019 I-129F (K1) Filers

[Tacos 69]

On 5/15/2020 at 3:28 PM, Ali&Ed said:

Hang in there. I’m starting to feel the same way too. There are good days where I think less of it, but some days my hopes are so high and when I don’t see any approval, it makes me sad. I think what helps me, is thinking that I’m not alone. Also this forum helps me too. 
It will come soon the approval. Let’s keep praying 🙏🏼 

 

On 5/15/2020 at 3:10 PM, Dee Lowrey said:

I'm at 161 today  wish I could say I have a positive attitude, but it just makes me sad.

 

Guys, keep a positive attitude, let the chips fall, when they do, where they may. If you paid the fee, you're not a criminal, or a terrorist, you'll get approved, it's just a matter of time. The best thing that I did, was trying not to compare my case to others. Be patient and positive, your time will come, I promise. Looking back, I'm not sure why I was stressed about it. . 

 

BTW, for my case it was 161 days from NOA1 to NOA2. The process is what it is, and we can't control it, so why worry about it?

[Ali&Ed 113]

@Tacosthank you for the encouragement. It really helps. I’m really thankful for this forum and for the support of all the people in here. It’s a beautiful journey and although it puts my patience to test, I’m excited about each step and eager to learn more. 

[K&D2020 15]

14 hours ago, Jmgold87 said:

Did u have to send the police report also?

I asked for the following

CERTIFICATE OF DISPOSITION     $7.00

JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE $3.00 CERTIFIED COPY

CRA (ARREST REPORT) $4.00 CERTIFIED COPY

ORDER OF TERMINATION OF PROBATION $3.00 CERTIFIED COPY

[Sarge2155 4,571]

2 hours ago, Ali&Ed said:

@Tacosthank you for the encouragement. It really helps. I’m really thankful for this forum and for the support of all the people in here. It’s a beautiful journey and although it puts my patience to test, I’m excited about each step and eager to learn more. 

Very good attitude!

[jay11421 1]

hi do we have any page where we can see the latest records of people getting response for K-1 NOA2. either  approved or ref and when?

other than going through all the post of month's I-129F (K1) Filers topic?

[EmpressDee 35]

23 minutes ago, jay11421 said:

hi do we have any page where we can see the latest records of people getting response for K-1 NOA2. either  approved or ref and when?

other than going through all the post of month's I-129F (K1) Filers topic?

@jay11421 I'm not sure if this is you're looking for? 

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?op3=1

 

or this

 

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/

Edited May 18, 2020 by Ama🖤Kwaku

[Dee Hambly 32]

20 hours ago, Tacos said:

 

 

Guys, keep a positive attitude, let the chips fall, when they do, where they may. If you paid the fee, you're not a criminal, or a terrorist, you'll get approved, it's just a matter of time. The best thing that I did, was trying not to compare my case to others. Be patient and positive, your time will come, I promise. Looking back, I'm not sure why I was stressed about it. 

 

BTW, for my case it was 161 days from NOA1 to NOA2. The process is what it is, and we can't control it, so why worry about it?

Thanks for the encouragement.  It does help to have someone listening.  For a long time I had a great attitude.  Now I see approvals from January and February submissions and it makes me angry...people getting approved in half the time I've been waiting!   Why can't they just go in order received and have some semblance of a process?  I'm not stressed I know it will happen.  I'm just upset that the process seems broken.  I'm lucky that have been able to work through the COVID shutdown.  I manage a helpdesk, cases in/cases out.  You work differently, harder and smarter, but the process is the same..first in/first out.  I was just hoping for the same treatment I give to others.  

[Greenbaum 12,258]

24 minutes ago, Dee Lowrey said:

Thanks for the encouragement.  It does help to have someone listening.  For a long time I had a great attitude.  Now I see approvals from January and February submissions and it makes me angry...people getting approved in half the time I've been waiting!   Why can't they just go in order received and have some semblance of a process?  I'm not stressed I know it will happen.  I'm just upset that the process seems broken.  I'm lucky that have been able to work through the COVID shutdown.  I manage a helpdesk, cases in/cases out.  You work differently, harder and smarter, but the process is the same..first in/first out.  I was just hoping for the same treatment I give to others.  

I see and hear your frustration and I can explain why the first in first out process does not work using you as example. Let's say for argument sake you have a "sheepish" background. You have submitted your application just like everyone else. During your background check they find something that requires additional vetting. This extra vetting will take time because of your "past".  Now all those who have applied with their application must wait till you are vetted which may take 6-9 months. But their application is "clean" of any background information which would need additional vetting. So, because of your past you are holding up thousands of applicants because of your desire to be first in first out. Or you can reverse this, your record is clean but someone in front of you has a record that needs additional vetting and therefor under first in (their record) and first out you have to wait even if you have a "clean" record.

 

Well, I hope my make-believe example opens your eyes to why the first in first out does not work.

 

This is not a forum that I started so my explanation goes deeper and if you want to explore "why it's taking so long" just look in another monthly thread that I started and on the first post you will see a link to a PDF that explains just that. Good luck and stay engaged. 

[Dee Hambly 32]

8 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I see and hear your frustration and I can explain why the first in first out process does not work using you as example. Let's say for argument sake you have a "sheepish" background. You have submitted your application just like everyone else. During your background check they find something that requires additional vetting. This extra vetting will take time because of your "past".  Now all those who have applied with their application must wait till you are vetted which may take 6-9 months. But their application is "clean" of any background information which would need additional vetting. So, because of your past you are holding up thousands of applicants because of your desire to be first in first out. Or you can reverse this, your record is clean but someone in front of you has a record that needs additional vetting and therefor under first in (their record) and first out you have to wait even if you have a "clean" record.

 

Well, I hope my make-believe example opens your eyes to why the first in first out does not work.

 

This is not a forum that I started so my explanation goes deeper and if you want to explore "why it's taking so long" just look in another monthly thread that I started and on the first post you will see a link to a PDF that explains just that. Good luck and stay engaged. 

Thank you so much!  That does help and I will look at the other thread.  

[NoMansLand2020 298]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

I see and hear your frustration and I can explain why the first in first out process does not work using you as example. Let's say for argument sake you have a "sheepish" background. You have submitted your application just like everyone else. During your background check they find something that requires additional vetting. This extra vetting will take time because of your "past".  Now all those who have applied with their application must wait till you are vetted which may take 6-9 months. But their application is "clean" of any background information which would need additional vetting. So, because of your past you are holding up thousands of applicants because of your desire to be first in first out. Or you can reverse this, your record is clean but someone in front of you has a record that needs additional vetting and therefor under first in (their record) and first out you have to wait even if you have a "clean" record.

 

Well, I hope my make-believe example opens your eyes to why the first in first out does not work.

 

This is not a forum that I started so my explanation goes deeper and if you want to explore "why it's taking so long" just look in another monthly thread that I started and on the first post you will see a link to a PDF that explains just that. Good luck and stay engaged. 

It's not always about having a "sheepish" background. I have seen people people with felonies, previous marriages, and other things be approved before those who have a clean slate. 

 

8 hours ago, jay11421 said:

hi do we have any page where we can see the latest records of people getting response for K-1 NOA2. either  approved or ref and when?

other than going through all the post of month's I-129F (K1) Filers topic?

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php

 

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[Sarge2155 4,571]

39 minutes ago, Solaris81 said:

It's not always about having a "sheepish" background. I have seen people people with felonies, previous marriages, and other things be approved before those who have a clean slate. 

 

That's  right no one can give you a definitive  answer why it takes so long for some people to be approved. I'm  living example of that. There are numerous  reasons why this happens and unfortunately we will never really know. People have been approved with less than stellar backgrounds very quickly while others with stellar backgrounds wait longer much longer. So no matter what thread you read you'll only get opinions  and educated guesses why this happens. No one can tell you with any certainty why it takes so long and that's a sad truth!

[NoMansLand2020 298]

Any approvals or RFEs today? I'm at 150 days now. Still hoping for something this week. 

 

[RUJEN 139]

8 hours ago, Solaris81 said:

It's not always about having a "sheepish" background. I have seen people people with felonies, previous marriages, and other things be approved before those who have a clean slate. 

 

https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php

 

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I'm in the same boat as you as far as timelines go. I also see January and February's filers getting approved and I am very happy for them. I am staying positive that I know that my day will come soon. I wake up every morning knowing I am one day closer to having my future wife here with me, and knowing a year from now all this will be worth it, once we are together. I refuse to let this stress me out because I know it will do no good at all with the speed of the process. I also never check my update with USCIS, I will wait to be pleasantly surprised when my NOA2 arrives in the mailbox. Until then, I will leave all this in Gods hands and let him lead the way for me......

[Greenbaum 12,258]

24 minutes ago, RUJEN said:

I'm in the same boat as you as far as timelines go. I also see January and February's filers getting approved and I am very happy for them. I am staying positive that I know that my day will come soon. I wake up every morning knowing I am one day closer to having my future wife here with me, and knowing a year from now all this will be worth it, once we are together. I refuse to let this stress me out because I know it will do no good at all with the speed of the process. I also never check my update with USCIS, I will wait to be pleasantly surprised when my NOA2 arrives in the mailbox. Until then, I will leave all this in Gods hands and let him lead the way for me......

Can I share something with you and the group that goes along with what you just opined?

 

What I would say to all of you is this, it’s not a troublesome process. It's so simple, but you want to make it so difficult for yourselves.

 

You apply (I-129f) and wait for their answer. They will contact you via a NOA1 for the initial filing and then when the application is approved, which will be your NOA2. BTW, it's rare that someone is denied so that is something you can take off your plate.

 

Next, it takes 30 days from USCIS to NVC and 1-2 weeks for the case number to be assigned by NVC. Call NVC during that second week to get your case number.

 

Use the shipping dates that are from the PDF. Find yours, and then you know when it will go to the embassy.

 

Then you have the DHL hack to use, and that will indicate when your file will arrive in your country.

 

Then you have CEAC which will tell you when the embassy has set your record to “ready.” (ready for the interview)

 

Next, you can get the P3 for your embassy early and begin paying your fees, scheduling your appointments.

 

Now you know when your scheduled appointment is for the interview. When the interview is over asked if you have passed. Most do. No one knows with any certainty when your visa will be ready. Again, you wait for the notification by checking CEAC for an "issue" condition.

 

When you receive your notification from the embassy that your visa is issued, retrieve your visa and finish your business in your country, get on a plane, and look for someone at the airport that has a great big smile and, that should be the sign that you made it.

 

So, why is it you are all so worried? Go about your business and let the process work. There's NOTHING you can do to speed it up, so stop trying to intervene and try and move it faster. It's not going to happen.

 

Now before you'll get on here and reply and tell me that you miss your "lover," I get that. But that doesn't matter to USCIS, NVC, or the embassy. So, don't go there.

 

Please don't quote the long post as it just makes a mess of the thread. Use @Greenbaum if you want to reply, add a comment, disagree, or even agree with me. 

 

Good luck and stay engaged. 

 

[AracelliCB 9]

4 hours ago, Solaris81 said:

Any approvals or RFEs today? I'm at 150 days now. Still hoping for something this week. 

 

I have the same days and nothing