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Sorry dumb question, but how are some people getting a list and status of all the current cases for August. Is this a freedom of information act request?

Hi, how do I get to this list where you scan cases daily? Thanks

24th August as well... God will bless us soon with approved petitions from start to end . 

They are doing overall June and started the first week of July (just started - so only 10 updated) 
Approval rates are hard to guess now for sure, because they are not updating the information online but only sending in mail, we have many (a looooot) people who still have case received status approved, so it is harder to analyze.
 

The official USCIS processing times (https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do) are usually incorrect so I follow this: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1historical

Hello August Filers , does anyone have a link to the timelines of which the USCIS is currently processing? Eg June 10th etc, also is there a link to see the approval rates thus far? I'm really hoping for an NOA2 this month of February - August 24th NOA1. 
 
Thank you 

I stopped putting timelines on this as it gives me anxiety to know that this 5-7 Month process is basically 8 Months - 1 year finalisation now . 
 
Super disappointed . 
 
I dislike when people tell me it's only been 5 months, wait it out you'll see . :/ why would I be comforted by hearing things such as that ? 
 
5 Months away from my fiance is a long time , USCIS congratulations !! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I know your job is demanding and requires the utmost respect for all the profiles you may have to go through everyday . Haunted by faces in your dreams because you are ultimately determining if these people after waiting and praying for several months deserves to continue their relationship and get married . 
 
God's timing ..... No more process timing.... 
 
 
 

I stopped putting timelines on this as it gives me anxiety to know that this 5-7 Month process is basically 8 Months - 1 year finalisation now . 
 
Super disappointed . 
 
I dislike when people tell me it's only been 5 months, wait it out you'll see . :/ why would I be comforted by hearing things such as that ? 
 
5 Months away from my fiance is a long time , USCIS congratulations !! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I know your job is demanding and requires the utmost respect for all the profiles you may have to go through everyday . Haunted by faces in your dreams because you are ultimately determining if these people after waiting and praying for several months deserves to continue their relationship and get married . 
 
God's timing ..... No more process timing.... 
 
 
 

I stopped putting timelines on this as it gives me anxiety to know that this 5-7 Month process is basically 8 Months - 1 year finalisation now . 
 
Super disappointed . 
 
I dislike when people tell me it's only been 5 months, wait it out you'll see . :/ why would I be comforted by hearing things such as that ? 
 
5 Months away from my fiance is a long time , USCIS congratulations !! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I know your job is demanding and requires the utmost respect for all the profiles you may have to go through everyday . Haunted by faces in your dreams because you are ultimately determining if these people after waiting and praying for several months deserves to continue their relationship and get married . 
 
God's timing ..... No more process timing.... 
 
 
 

I stopped putting timelines on this as it gives me anxiety to know that this 5-7 Month process is basically 8 Months - 1 year finalisation now . 
 
Super disappointed . 
 
I dislike when people tell me it's only been 5 months, wait it out you'll see . :/ why would I be comforted by hearing things such as that ? 
 
5 Months away from my fiance is a long time , USCIS congratulations !! Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I know your job is demanding and requires the utmost respect for all the profiles you may have to go through everyday . Haunted by faces in your dreams because you are ultimately determining if these people after waiting and praying for several months deserves to continue their relationship and get married . 
 
God's timing ..... No more process timing.... 
 
 
 

August Filers it’s possible that the beginning of August should expect NOA2 by Mid Feb to the ending of Feb whilst the latter part of August at the beginning of March , I could be very wrong but it is what it is at this point . We have to say it’s better for late approvals than possible denial and the process having to either be redone or the relationship suffer the breakup because of the stressful situation. Expected NVC can be within 4-6 weeks time of the NOA2 and another 4-5 weeks time with completed medical, interview dates etc. Alien fiancée like myself may not be able to be married until  the months of June - August 2018 if God is in our favor. This is complete BS but as I started saying it is what it is. I have not been able to see my fiancé for a total of 5 months now , and we have had to spend yet another Christmas and New Year apart. I get extremely emotional when he’s asking me when am I finally gonna be with him or when is he gonna be able to see me again. We have been saving everything we have to begin our future and sacrificing seeing each other because we want no problems when USCIS ask for the Affidavit of Support documents. I am extremely disappointed by this, One year process for what should of been a 6month process. USCIS whomever is your Directors in charge please I urge you , money is being spent on this we are not begging favors, many of the alien fiancée will be aiding to your country (paying taxes , possible careers such as doctors etc) We still have to incur additional fee payments for the actual K1 Visa online application as well as medical fees. Pleaseeee I urge you do what is needed to be done . Generate and deligate the appropriate personnel to the countries which have the most applications and need the extract security checks. I do not understand and will not accept the reasons being more applications is being filed for the mere fact of if you already know what is the potential problem then why haven’t you yet solve and provided the adequate solutions? My fiancé has been prolonging his career for me and I have been forced to change career paths due to the uncertainty of the once initial expected processing times. This is high class nonsense and though I may not be versed in the knowledge of your demanding your job responsiblities, understandably petitioners and beneficiaries do deserve notices from your Offices with some sort of explanation and without having to speak with an automated recording taking me circles as if my life applies selecting numbers 1-6 Sigh!!! 
 
 
-Highly Disappointing 

August Filers it’s possible that the beginning of August should expect NOA2 by Mid Feb to the ending of Feb whilst the latter part of August at the beginning of March , I could be very wrong but it is what it is at this point . We have to say it’s better for late approvals than possible denial and the process having to either be redone or the relationship suffer the breakup because of the stressful situation. Expected NVC can be within 4-6 weeks time of the NOA2 and another 4-5 weeks time with completed medical, interview dates etc. Alien fiancée like myself may not be able to be married until  the months of June - August 2018 if God is in our favor. This is complete BS but as I started saying it is what it is. I have not been able to see my fiancé for a total of 5 months now , and we have had to spend yet another Christmas and New Year apart. I get extremely emotional when he’s asking me when am I finally gonna be with him or when is he gonna be able to see me again. We have been saving everything we have to begin our future and sacrificing seeing each other because we want no problems when USCIS ask for the Affidavit of Support documents. I am extremely disappointed by this, One year process for what should of been a 6month process. USCIS whomever is your Directors in charge please I urge you , money is being spent on this we are not begging favors, many of the alien fiancée will be aiding to your country (paying taxes , possible careers such as doctors etc) We still have to incur additional fee payments for the actual K1 Visa online application as well as medical fees. Pleaseeee I urge you do what is needed to be done . Generate and deligate the appropriate personnel to the countries which have the most applications and need the extract security checks. I do not understand and will not accept the reasons being more applications is being filed for the mere fact of if you already know what is the potential problem then why haven’t you yet solve and provided the adequate solutions? My fiancé has been prolonging his career for me and I have been forced to change career paths due to the uncertainty of the once initial expected processing times. This is high class nonsense and though I may not be versed in the knowledge of your demanding your job responsiblities, understandably petitioners and beneficiaries do deserve notices from your Offices with some sort of explanation and without having to speak with an automated recording taking me circles as if my life applies selecting numbers 1-6 Sigh!!! 
 
 
-Highly Disappointing 

August Filers it’s possible that the beginning of August should expect NOA2 by Mid Feb to the ending of Feb whilst the latter part of August at the beginning of March , I could be very wrong but it is what it is at this point . We have to say it’s better for late approvals than possible denial and the process having to either be redone or the relationship suffer the breakup because of the stressful situation. Expected NVC can be within 4-6 weeks time of the NOA2 and another 4-5 weeks time with completed medical, interview dates etc. Alien fiancée like myself may not be able to be married until  the months of June - August 2018 if God is in our favor. This is complete BS but as I started saying it is what it is. I have not been able to see my fiancé for a total of 5 months now , and we have had to spend yet another Christmas and New Year apart. I get extremely emotional when he’s asking me when am I finally gonna be with him or when is he gonna be able to see me again. We have been saving everything we have to begin our future and sacrificing seeing each other because we want no problems when USCIS ask for the Affidavit of Support documents. I am extremely disappointed by this, One year process for what should of been a 6month process. USCIS whomever is your Directors in charge please I urge you , money is being spent on this we are not begging favors, many of the alien fiancée will be aiding to your country (paying taxes , possible careers such as doctors etc) We still have to incur additional fee payments for the actual K1 Visa online application as well as medical fees. Pleaseeee I urge you do what is needed to be done . Generate and deligate the appropriate personnel to the countries which have the most applications and need the extract security checks. I do not understand and will not accept the reasons being more applications is being filed for the mere fact of if you already know what is the potential problem then why haven’t you yet solve and provided the adequate solutions? My fiancé has been prolonging his career for me and I have been forced to change career paths due to the uncertainty of the once initial expected processing times. This is high class nonsense and though I may not be versed in the knowledge of your demanding your job responsiblities, understandably petitioners and beneficiaries do deserve notices from your Offices with some sort of explanation and without having to speak with an automated recording taking me circles as if my life applies selecting numbers 1-6 Sigh!!! 
 
 
-Highly Disappointing 

Am I wrong but does the K1 Visa process seem to be moving prettyyyyy slow this year . My fiancé and I have known each other for six years now and have been dating a year. After a few attempts of the B1/B2 Visa (solely for the purpose of spending time with each other)and it being denied , we finally decided we wanted to be married anyway so why further prolong the courtship . We filed back in August and received the NOA1 just two days after sending it to USCIS Texas .
 
We were extremely excited and ready to begin our beautiful journey and immediately started planning our wedding, apartment details and even furnishings . Well as the months continue to grow it is beginning to get harder and harder. This process has definitely put a serious toll on our engagement and not being able to see him 5 Months now is  painful. Christmas is in the air and it gets really depressing especially the thoughts of not beginning the year with your fiancé at your side .
 
I’m wondering why has the process become so long . A 5-6 month process has now become a 8month - 1 year process. This is ridiculous! The main reason the K1 Visa was invented is to not only have the alien fiancé  be eligible to marry and live with their spouse , but to also be with the love of their life. Why put people through all of this ? It is totally unfair ! Having movie and dinner dates are not memorable over the phone every time . I understand there is an order and process BUT how about working with us for your sake and ours’ .
 
How about hiring new Consulars or Clerks or Staff in general to assist with the obvious backlog of cases . Develop a program that can navigate the countries that has the most filers and in need of extra attention for legal purposes etc . Come on people it’s just a couple weeks shy of 2018. There are gonna be more filers added on to the existing ones. You get to go home to your family, spouse etc . Think about the K1 filers on bending knees every night asking God to help them receive another notice soon .
 
This post may never get the eye or attention from the respective representatives of USCIS and I’m for the record not stating that the information and their job is an easy process , however I do suggest regardless of President elects or immigration laws or even general staff shortage please be more mindful of what you guys are doing.
 
My fiancé told me trust in him America is well organized, professional and orderly. Then why such a drastic change in the process? Recruiting new staff not easy??? Ahhhh I think not ! There are millions of people out there looking for a good Government job.
 
Military wives and administrators are also a great suggestion for such delicate information being provided to USCIS . I have been on this journey for sometime now fighting to be with the love of my life, finally feeling complete and finally seeing why God waited for the right time to bring us together.  
 
But, instead of being able to take care of my sick fiancé I have to watch him on a screen and try to be humble enough to be afforded to at least have some visual of him. What was suppose to be a beautiful time in our lives has turned out to be the most torturous thing ever. Thank you USCIS .
 
                           Signed - The Grinch 
 
Happy Holidays to those that made it though the end . May God continue to guide you and your Fiancé till the very end and beyond.  
 
XOXO... 

Am I wrong but does the K1 Visa process seem to be moving prettyyyyy slow this year . My fiancé and I have known each other for six years now and have been dating a year. After a few attempts of the B1/B2 Visa (solely for the purpose of spending time with each other)and it being denied , we finally decided we wanted to be married anyway so why further prolong the courtship . We filed back in August and received the NOA1 just two days after sending it to USCIS Texas .
 
We were extremely excited and ready to begin our beautiful journey and immediately started planning our wedding, apartment details and even furnishings . Well as the months continue to grow it is beginning to get harder and harder. This process has definitely put a serious toll on our engagement and not being able to see him 5 Months now is  painful. Christmas is in the air and it gets really depressing especially the thoughts of not beginning the year with your fiancé at your side .
 
I’m wondering why has the process become so long . A 5-6 month process has now become a 8month - 1 year process. This is ridiculous! The main reason the K1 Visa was invented is to not only have the alien fiancé  be eligible to marry and live with their spouse , but to also be with the love of their life. Why put people through all of this ? It is totally unfair ! Having movie and dinner dates are not memorable over the phone every time . I understand there is an order and process BUT how about working with us for your sake and ours’ .
 
How about hiring new Consulars or Clerks or Staff in general to assist with the obvious backlog of cases . Develop a program that can navigate the countries that has the most filers and in need of extra attention for legal purposes etc . Come on people it’s just a couple weeks shy of 2018. There are gonna be more filers added on to the existing ones. You get to go home to your family, spouse etc . Think about the K1 filers on bending knees every night asking God to help them receive another notice soon .
 
This post may never get the eye or attention from the respective representatives of USCIS and I’m for the record not stating that the information and their job is an easy process , however I do suggest regardless of President elects or immigration laws or even general staff shortage please be more mindful of what you guys are doing.
 
My fiancé told me trust in him America is well organized, professional and orderly. Then why such a drastic change in the process? Recruiting new staff not easy??? Ahhhh I think not ! There are millions of people out there looking for a good Government job.
 
Military wives and administrators are also a great suggestion for such delicate information being provided to USCIS . I have been on this journey for sometime now fighting to be with the love of my life, finally feeling complete and finally seeing why God waited for the right time to bring us together.  
 
But, instead of being able to take care of my sick fiancé I have to watch him on a screen and try to be humble enough to be afforded to at least have some visual of him. What was suppose to be a beautiful time in our lives has turned out to be the most torturous thing ever. Thank you USCIS .
 
                           Signed - The Grinch 
 
Happy Holidays to those that made it though the end . May God continue to guide you and your Fiancé till the very end and beyond.  
 
XOXO... 

Am I wrong but does the K1 Visa process seem to be moving prettyyyyy slow this year . My fiancé and I have known each other for six years now and have been dating a year. After a few attempts of the B1/B2 Visa (solely for the purpose of spending time with each other)and it being denied , we finally decided we wanted to be married anyway so why further prolong the courtship . We filed back in August and received the NOA1 just two days after sending it to USCIS Texas .
 
We were extremely excited and ready to begin our beautiful journey and immediately started planning our wedding, apartment details and even furnishings . Well as the months continue to grow it is beginning to get harder and harder. This process has definitely put a serious toll on our engagement and not being able to see him 5 Months now is  painful. Christmas is in the air and it gets really depressing especially the thoughts of not beginning the year with your fiancé at your side .
 
I’m wondering why has the process become so long . A 5-6 month process has now become a 8month - 1 year process. This is ridiculous! The main reason the K1 Visa was invented is to not only have the alien fiancé  be eligible to marry and live with their spouse , but to also be with the love of their life. Why put people through all of this ? It is totally unfair ! Having movie and dinner dates are not memorable over the phone every time . I understand there is an order and process BUT how about working with us for your sake and ours’ .
 
How about hiring new Consulars or Clerks or Staff in general to assist with the obvious backlog of cases . Develop a program that can navigate the countries that has the most filers and in need of extra attention for legal purposes etc . Come on people it’s just a couple weeks shy of 2018. There are gonna be more filers added on to the existing ones. You get to go home to your family, spouse etc . Think about the K1 filers on bending knees every night asking God to help them receive another notice soon .
 
This post may never get the eye or attention from the respective representatives of USCIS and I’m for the record not stating that the information and their job is an easy process , however I do suggest regardless of President elects or immigration laws or even general staff shortage please be more mindful of what you guys are doing.
 
My fiancé told me trust in him America is well organized, professional and orderly. Then why such a drastic change in the process? Recruiting new staff not easy??? Ahhhh I think not ! There are millions of people out there looking for a good Government job.
 
Military wives and administrators are also a great suggestion for such delicate information being provided to USCIS . I have been on this journey for sometime now fighting to be with the love of my life, finally feeling complete and finally seeing why God waited for the right time to bring us together.  
 
But, instead of being able to take care of my sick fiancé I have to watch him on a screen and try to be humble enough to be afforded to at least have some visual of him. What was suppose to be a beautiful time in our lives has turned out to be the most torturous thing ever. Thank you USCIS .
 
                           Signed - The Grinch 
 
Happy Holidays to those that made it though the end . May God continue to guide you and your Fiancé till the very end and beyond.  
 
XOXO... 

This is an update of a graph I posted around one month ago when I compared April and May regarding the length of time from Received to Approved. Now I'm including June under the same conditions.
 
As a reminder, in the graphs below I try to compare what happened within the next 173 days after that last day of April, May and June received cases. In order to see it clearer I put them together in pairs.
 
In that time, with a total of 1394, 1507 and 641 approved cases (after removing some outliers) respectively:
 
April had a global mean of 153.08 days from Received to Approval date, with a standard deviation of 15.04 days. May had a global mean of 169.95 days from Received to Approval date, with a standard deviation of 9.45 days. June had a global mean of 181.61 days from Received to Approval date, with a standard deviation of 7.64 days.  
After what we've seen over the last weeks it's not surprising to see that the times have worsened significantly in the last month and, what's worse, they have approved much less cases in the same period of time. The explanation for this might just be that it's Christmas and less adjudicators are working on cases... let's say with a less urgent attitude 
 
Hopefully everything will slowly start looking better from January on and we'll all have a happier beginning of the new year to come!
 
 
 

The good old days.. I was actually stressing cause I thought he'd be approved too soon! I just started working out of college and wouldn't have time to file my taxes with my new income if he was approved in December. Guess I added to the karma! And I'm hoping for the same as well, my birthday is also in May..
 
Or, if it gets pushed out super late, I guess we'll be able to skip our legal ceremony and just do the whole shebang at our church wedding.. There's a right side to everything I guess??