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Appreciate you!!! But do u guys think that highlighting the fact that we have the data is a good thing? They can easily restrict access to the information if they wanted or feel like it is causing a stir. Idk just my thoughts

I don't know what is going on there, and I've decided to stop speculating and trying to figure it out - it's making me crazy. But i agree that it's concerning. I posted earlier about the fact that there are a bunch of RFEs being sent out... true, those cases are being touched and that is a good thing. But if none of the responses are being turned into approvals, then is it really considered progress?? It's just adding more cases back into the pile that need approval/attention.
 
We contacted our senator this morning, and I will keep the forum updated on any news we hear. We didn't address the issue from the perspective of "we want our case approved right now", because I don't believe that will get us anywhere and there are plenty of people who have already had a much longer wait than us. Instead, we asked for support in determining the following:
 
- Why the processing rate (specifically approvals) has pretty much stopped for this month
- Why we are essentially being lied to by USCIS when they tell us that they're not processing January cases at all yet
- Where our fees are being spent, if it is taking some people up to (and over) 7 months to hear anything
 
I backed all of this up by providing a spreadsheet of case numbers for January filers, and included their current status, and also pointed out that this data is public domain and fairly obtained. Anyone can get their hands on it without any kind of scan or coding, if you have the time and patience to do manual searches on the app and website, and it contradicts everything we're being told by USCIS online and on the phone.
 
Like I said, I don't imagine this enquiry resulting in an approval for us, and I'm not even overly optimistic about getting any of the information we asked for either. But I cannot take the daily disappointment anymore without at least doing *something* to try and get answers. 
 
I will post again if/when I hear anything.

Interesting... I'll be short and brief... my goal is to have between 12,000-15,000 saved up by the end of this year... this includes every hour of over time that's hid away in my house and what I have in the bank 😁 I currently have close to half of that already.... my goal of 10,000 USD is to buy plane tickets, a wedding ring for me and her (no I haven't bought a ring yet but have been looking), a small ceremony with her family, along with a little bit of cushion for when she gets here... I'm hoping I won't have to touch my bank account besides for bills... I'm very tight with my money and crunch every penny... take my lunch most days, don't go out hardly... the only hole in my wallet is cigarettes lol but I will be quit before she gets here... it's all a matter of timing... my 10K budget was planned out through December but if the whole process comes before then I won't have that and will have to make what I have work... but she's worth it so I'm not worried a bit 

So I am also the beneficiary from Trinidad ... fiancé lives in Miami presently originally from Missouri, met through a friend and kept contact been to the US 6 times since November, she's been to Trini twice. (Y'all vacation time sucks) lol I'm in IT project management and she works at BMW but is in grad school studying psychology. I'm curious, not sure if this is rude to ask but how much do y'all think is a safe amount to move to The US with in savings (for the beneficiaries) cuz that makes me uneasy. I'm definitely clearing off all my debt home before I move. Also I'm a feb 1st NOA1. :))  and we'll be renting, she presently lives on her own. 

The scans simply report what that status box thing spits out. If it spits out received even though you are approved, then that's the data we are dealing with. I doubt anyone here expects the USCIS data to be even remotely up-to-date or accurate. We just do the best with what we have. 
 
Congrats on the approval though!!!!!!

Hi guys, I wish you a good day and I hope you will get approved today !

Yes it still says received. I have never received an official approval email from USCIS. I received an email from the same Congressmans office that I did an inquiry through, stating that my case was approved yesterday. This leads me to believe that there are cases that have been approved but are not showing as approved when checked officially. Maybe because approvals are apparently updated manually, perhaps there has been a problem with the staff member(s) who are tasked with doing so. 

There are so many variables involved with planning due to waiting on the USCIS. This stresses me out because I can't plan any specifics; however, there are several things I have been thinking about. The housing situation is taken care of. I have a house and it's ready for my fiance and his son (14 yr old). When they arrive, I need to get his son enrolled in school. I'm not sure when we will marry. I wanted to do it as soon as he arrived, but his sister wants to attend. I'll be traveling to Ecuador in two weeks. I will be there for a month, so we will discuss that in more detail later; but we have talked about marrying at the courthouse and then having a larger wedding (renewing of vows) at a later date.  My fiance doesn't speak English, so he will be spending a lot of time learning the language. I currently have a master's degree and I am a high school teacher (Web and Digital Design); but I am finishing up my last graduate course in ESOL (English to Speakers of other Languages). I will be officially certified to teach him English and help his son as well.  We are an older couple (he is 53 and I am 49). We have experienced a lot in life so I believe we will be able to handle the difficulties. I know there will be some. I've been single for many years and my daughter (29) just passed away in August. He has also had a daughter that passed away. She was 13. I have traveled to Europe and South America. He was in the Ecuadorian military and has lived in Spain for many years. I just hope his son adjusts well. He and his father are very close, and he will have all the support he needs from the both of us; but he is still a kid. This is going to be challenging.
 
I thought that our applications would have been processed by now and I was hoping for an interview date in June while I am there visiting. It still may be possible, but there is nothing that can speed up the process. I have, however, gathered all of the paperwork needed for the interview process. We still need to get medical done and get several copies of their records (marriage/divorce, birth certificates, letter from employer, school transcripts). I know we will need certain original certifications in order to apply for jobs, school, licenses, etc. I hope to  get a letter of recommendation from his employer as well. I'm excited about our future, but also have a little anxiety. We just need to take one day at a time. I was very excited yesterday when I checked my case status online and discovered that the case logged right after mine received an RFE. I was hoping to get an approval yesterday...Still hopeful to receive one soon. My NOA1 was Feb 1.
 
Edit:  You guys make a nice-looking couple and young too!  What have y'all been preparing for?

I am the beneficiary and luckily from Canada, so I have visited the US many times, including 3 visits to Dallas (where my fiance lives) and culture wise, it's basically the same as here.  I think the hardest parts for me is that Texas is quite conservative and they love their guns.  Also, the idea of not having good healthcare (and paying a large chunk of money for basic insurance) really freaks me out;  Pretty much all my worries revolve around healthcare.  For short term (possibly up to a year) we are going to live with his parents so that we can save money and pay off any debts we have so we can start fresh.  They have a rather large house so I'm not too worried about it being cramped.  After that we will get our own place but unsure if it will be a house or an apartment.   We have both been working extra to save money for my move and so that we have a cushion of money when I first get there since I won't be able to work for awhile.  We will just have a civil ceremony with us at first and then his parents will have a reception for us and some of my family will come for that.  I have been married before, so I left it up to my fiance on what he wanted to do. I just got back from visiting my fiance today and I have slowly been moving stuff in an extra suitcase each visit and this time we moved a bunch of my things into his closet, so it is starting to feel real!!! Hopefully we will all start seeing some movement in the next few weeks.

Thank you, it's mark for today's date may 8th. 

Congrats! If you do an online case status check, does the approval date say May 8th or May 5th?

Hmm. I might have to take that back. Looks like there's movement into May 4th date. I was looking for May 8th. Will keep an eye on it throughout today.

Never thought in my life I would be looking forward to Mondays 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
I just want to open the app and see approved 😔

Good luck to all tonight!!! Have a positive day!!! 

Let's hope for an amazing Monday and a wonderful week for everyone!

During the embassy interview you can bring evidence of your savings. But for the AOS only the USC finances count.
 
From https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/family/fiance-k-1.html
Proof of Financial Support and Affidavit of Support Forms
During the visa interview, applicants will be required to present evidence to the consular officer that they will not become a public charge in the United States. You may present evidence that you are able to financially support yourself or that your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is able to provide support. The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support be submitted by the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
The U.S. citizen fiancé(e) will need to submit Form I-864 to USCIS with the application for adjustment of status to that of legal permanent resident following the marriage.

Hello all, been following this thread 2 weeks ago.
 
FIrst time posting this, here is my story.
 
January 23 filer here. Me and my sister filed at the same time, got our NoA1 at the same time (January 23). But there's a little difference between me and my sister, she filed her K1 with her fiance (same sex), while I got the regular one (opposite sex). She got approved on April 28th, and mine is still untouched. I am so glad and happy for her. Not so lucky with me, I think there's a specific officers who work for just same sex ? I don't know, a lot of things going on my mind thinking why my paper still not approved but she got hers.  
 
What do you guys think?

Never thought in my life I would be looking forward to Mondays 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
I just want to open the app and see approved 😔

Never thought in my life I would be looking forward to Mondays 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
I just want to open the app and see approved 😔

Never thought in my life I would be looking forward to Mondays 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
I just want to open the app and see approved 😔

Never thought in my life I would be looking forward to Mondays 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
I just want to open the app and see approved 😔

Not quite close enough for us to start a weekly beer after work support group then! Let me know if you need any practical help when it comes to interview time. I pass the Embassy regularly.

Maybe this is what slowed the centers down.
 
https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-completes-data-entry-fiscal-year-2018-h-1b-cap-subject-petitions

No doubt. This week was supposed to be when my case was potentially adjudicated. It's my luck that all of the service centers just close down shop when my number came up.  
 
Best case scenario is that the site was being worked on and they snail mailed out status updates. I'm hoping that the system will all of the sudden update and show a ton of approvals 

I have been under the understanding that it is 11:00pm eastern time/8:00 pm pacific time is the end period.