JayeBird

Don't get too depressed. I think you are in good shape. I don't think it will be that long..... they are just saying that. 
 
Also, they probably think it looks good on them when they tell you to wait for 2 months and then the approval shows up in the mail next week. They might be thinking we'll think they are a rock star for making it happen sooner. 
Or maybe they want to maintain some element of surprise.
 
I will be looking out for your post in the next week or two telling us you got your approval :-)

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

I am typically a stalker of the posts in this topic. Finding some giggles and some serious support just by reading others experiences in this modern day legal torture. My fiance and I agreed to not discuss our petition until atleast Day 87 to help lessen the stress each day. Day 60, he started to assemble Packet 3 so we could move quickly once approved. Sigh.... Day 87 came and went. Day 95, I got anxiety. Day 96, I needed some rum and juice. Day 97, I needed rum straight up. And so on. Today, our two year anniversary, I woke up with this "feeling" and i told everyone at work that something was up and I needed to call USCIS to check on my status. 
 
At 12:05pm I called USCIS and spoke with a young lady who was very kind. She did not really even question me when I asked for a transfer to tier2. She kindly transferred me and continued with the callback prompt. (128 minutes later) My phone rings, a young man with a soft gentle voice say hello and says my information did not transfer and asked for my receipt number. I provided in my sweet voice and explained that I am concerned that I might miss my NoA2 because my mail has been disappearing. He kindly placed me on hold for two minutes. Came back and said....
 
"Ma'am, I am happy to inform you that the petition for your fiance was approved yesterday and the notice was sent the same day." I thanked him 100 times and he giggled. He said "I am one of the good guys. I love giving good news like this to couples who want nothing more than their loved ones closer." He wished us luck and hung up. Still hours later, i am a bit shocked. 
 
This is NOT an easy process by any means. Every day I was so happy to see the approvals but as each day went creeping past 87, I grew bitter and a bit jaded. My heart breaks for those still waiting past Day 100 and more. With all the money for each petition sent, they would provide a better structured routine for approvals. Atleast fix the damn tracker! 
 
Received Date- 2/28
NOA1- 3/6
NOA2- 6/7 (Happy Anniversary To Us!!)
(Fyi- Tracker still shows "Received")
 
Much love and mad respect to all you amazing couples. Hang in there! 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

I'm still waiting on my telegraph in Morse for my noa2, it's coming all the way from the wild west of California 
 
I bet they still use fax machines too!

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

I know it's tough TriloByte but try and give them another call soon. Keep calling them until they tell you something other than we received your case. 
 
Keeping my fingers crossed for you. 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
 
I have been following this forum since the very beginning but have remained in the shadows until now. You are all so helpful and sooooooooo supportive!!!!
 
 I would like to say there might be some truth to getting your petition approved faster if you are able to reach a Tier 2. Below is my experience.
 
I called uscis last Friday, June 2 at 8:09am EST. After getting to the option to speak to a rep, the phone rang only twice before she answered. I explained to her that I was concern that the approval was taking so long and I wanted to see if there was anything I could do to push it along. Then she gave me the story that they are currently processing Dec cases. I thanked her for the info and told her that a lot of February cases are being approved, so who can I talk to, to get some more info. She said she could transfer me to the CSC center to speak with a supervisor. I gladly said yes.!! She transferred me and I scheduled a call back and it said my wait time would be 7 minutes. I got a call back in 5 minutes!! 
 
A guy came on the phone, so I explained to  him the same thing I explained to the Rep and he told me the same story. "We are currently processing Dec 15 cases. Then I said " I am very disappointed because from what I know the CSC has a stellar track record for processing I-129  petitions at an impressive rate. The most anyone had to wait was 60 days before his/her petition was approved. Only those who received REF waited 80 to 90 days for approvals. I have been waiting for 94 days"
 
Then he said me " I am going to put you on hold and try to locate your petition"
 
I waited no more than 5 minutes before he came back and said he found my petition and it's in process. Before I could say anything he placed me on hold again and when he came back he just said "thank you for holding and have a nice day".  In my mind I was thinking "that's all he is going to tell me". Anyway, I said thank you for checking but I am still disappointed because I haven't heard anything concrete about the status of my case. Then there was a good 7 to 8 seconds pause. Then he said " Ms xxxxx  one day one day your approval will come in the mail and you are going to be pleasantly surprised".  I said thank you and we ended the call. I kinda felt that was a "hint" but didn't wanted to get my hopes up too much.
 
Well, I am happy to report that TODAY I was pleasantly surprised!!!!!!! 
 
Received date: February 23
NOA 1 date: February 28
NOA 2 date: June 2 (last FRIDAY, the very same day that I called)
 
For those who are still waiting:
-Try to reach a Tier 2, this just might help get you petition approved faster
- Try early in the morning when they open. I called at 8:09am EST and when I got off the phone it was 8:28am EST (might be luck but still worth a try)
-  Be professional and courteous. I thanked them every time hey gave me some info.
- Do whatever you can  from your end if you figure that you are waiting too long. But whatever you do DON'T GIVE UP!!
 
We are all in this together.
 
I hope this will help someone.