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    I-129F February 2018 Filer

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    50 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

    3am to 5am would be 12am to 2am est. 1am to 3am CST. 2am to 4am mst. Ur times r just off little bit that's all. 

     

    No harm no foul.

    PST is two hours behind CST, and CST is 1hr behind EST. PST was used as a reference because the office is in California. At the time of the post it is about 10am PST, 12 CST, and 1pm EST... I Got a message at 5:30am CST which would be 3:30 PST, and it showed approved online after 2am CST (midnight PST)... Not trying to get too far off track 😊, just wanted to make that clear

    January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

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    Just a heads up for those still waiting... The USCIS website seems to update the cases after midnight (PST) then they send the notification emails/texts between 3am-5am (PST)... So instead of losing your mind checking the site every 10 minutes, just check it in the morning (or after midnight) and if there is nothing give it another day (or call after lunch hours if it's eating you up to know ahead of time, like I did 😂). Good luck to everyone!! 

    I-129F February 2018 Filer

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Just a heads up for those still waiting... The USCIS website seems to update the cases after midnight (PST) then they send the notification emails/texts between 3am-5am (PST)... So instead of losing your mind checking the site every 10 minutes, just check it in the morning (or after midnight) and if there is nothing give it another day (or call after lunch hours if it's eating you up to know ahead of time, like I did 😂). Good luck to everyone!! 

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    I-129F February 2018 Filer

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    3 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

    This is my opinion. Your Wrong - Your Wrong and Your Wrong. There are so many tools out there on VJ and what USCIS and DOT and NVC provide that you shouldn't have to call. All you are doing is slowing down the system. They have to have customer service agents to talk to _______ ! Be smarter and use the tools that are available.

     

    I have never seen the urgency that when the record is ready, the website will update soon there after but yet folks are on the phone calling and calling. That time between when they are finished and the time the update the website is not gong to give you anything to speed up your Embassy and your interview. Most Embassy's don't even let you schedule the interview till you have all your paperwork and it's been returned, then they will allow you to pay your fee and schedule your interview. I know of only one Embassy that you can get your Medical and Interview done in under 25 days. No where else have I seen that kind of hustle on the part of the couple apply. Half the time when someone gets there case number after calling every day 2-3 times if not more don't even know what to do next. They come to VJ and say so that's how I know. So, in the grand scheme of things what god did it do except make your feelings feel better. Jessh.

     

    PPL sent your expectations lower and get along in your life. You'll are causing your own angst.

     

    Here are some tools that you probably didn't know existed. Here are two. Then you have CEAC website. Now if you do your homework you are going to be real close in guesstimating your approval down to the week.

     

    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 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.

     

    "So, in the grand scheme of things what good* did it do except make your feelings feel better. Jessh."- I got the update my case was approved today by calling and d*mn right it made me feel better. And I have no issue with saying that. Have your own opinion about it, however, there is nothing wrong about anything I said. Those who don't want to call just won't. Those that do don't have to feel bad about it. Have a good day. 

    January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

    There were a LOT of angry people between May - October 2017 that were less than impressed with USCIS and their phone call etiquette.

    I feel for them, though. They can't tell you anything more than the website tells them. That much is fact. They're not withholding information, they just don't have access to it.

     

    It's like a glorified call center. You think that those people are the ones stamping your paperwork, but they're just making sure the phones get answered and that if someone DOES have an emergency, they get to the right person.

    True, I will just add they do have access to your file to see if an approval notice has been mailed out PRIOR to it being updated on the website. And just like any call center you have some who seem anxious to help and some who could care less

    January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

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    5 minutes ago, Jaquelly said:

    Honestly, tier 2 is unhelpful almost 99% of the time that you call. The people who answer mostly verify your information, tell you it's been received and tell you wait, because there's nothing else they (or you) can do.

     

    Your time IS coming. Also, you can call USCIS. It doesn't have to be him. :)

    From my experience calling tier 2 has only been useful if you want to make an official inquiry, otherwise they seemed less enthusiastic about helping 

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    I-129F February 2018 Filer

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    Listen people, if you feel the urge to call, do so. Do not let anyone discourage you. They are customer service agents and they will happily do their job and assist you as much as they can. Majority of the time, speaking with a tier one agent is enough to get a verdict as tier 2 agents aren't even in California the majority of the time, although they may have deeper access to case details. 

    I-129F February 2018 Filer

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    36 minutes ago, BJ & Christine said:

    U can do as u like. 

    I believe tho that if u call and ask prior to out of normal processing time. And they haven’t touched ur case yet. They will set it aside and make u wait even longer.

    just remember. Every time u call it’s noted on ur account. Also, for the month of February there is a total of 3500 cases to be reviewed plus left overs from other months..

    That is absolutely not true. Calling does not slow down the process. I don't even know why you would say something like that without evidence. 

    January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    7 minutes ago, IandM1123 said:

    Don't worry, you'll get it soon! I did that too, 08/07 I talked to Tier 2 and she said my case is still pending, that to call back in 2 weeks cos our case is still within processing time. it broke my heart when she said that. the next day I said to myself I will not call USCIS, but I still did call them. Then I found out from Tier 1 that we got approved! I had to call them back again after 3 hours just to make sure  (crazy huh?), the guy said it's still processing/pending should wait til 7th month so do the case inquiry and I was like wait I called earlier and the lady said it was approved. Then he checked it again asking me some security questions and he was like oh yes your case has been approved. 

    Did it show as approved online the next day?

    January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    2 minutes ago, LuFlolady said:

    yes i called @Deehotstepper in fact just got off the phone with them and she said my case was still pending and it was tier 2 that i spoke with...they called me back after 30min.... I am totally deflated now i should have never called must admit that a few tears fell from my eyes :( 

    Our time is coming 😊

    January 2018 Filers

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    6 minutes ago, Clecuona said:

    Im really anxious as to what steps to take next after NOA2 for Dominican Republic. I’ve looked online and have found several different versions of what I should do next, just not sure which one to choose. 

    This should help:

     

    http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican Republic&cty=Santo Domingo

     

    http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

    January 2018 Filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    9 minutes ago, Nairobi2151 said:

    Thank God. Finally approved. I tell them that my boyfriend and I had a quick time since we talked every day, I study English and studying their Spanish is as if we forget this process. this morning we received an email from us was taking our case and when I entered the page I was surprised that we were approved.

    Noa1: 29 January old site 
    Noa1: 01 February new site
    Noa2: 02 august 

    185 days

    Congrats! Same days as ours so I hope our noa2 is on the way as well!! 

    January 2018 Filers

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    1 minute ago, tim&jen said:

    My fiancée and I were approved today! We still can't really believe it but are so happy this day has finally arrived!!

     

    NOA1 old site - 30th January

    NOA1 new site - 4th February

    NOA2 - 3rd August

     

    Yesterday we actually mailed USCIS an updated address for me (the beneficiary) and a request to change embassies from China to London. I suspected as soon as we did that they'd go and approve our case, but not complaining. I guess we'll call them next week to see if we can get it changed before they send to NVC, but I am guessing we'll have to wait until it gets there before requesting the change.

    Did you see it online or get an email?

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