Jenny17655

PTL!! I saw that I was to receive a USCIS letter today and then logged on this morning and saw this!!! 
 

 
The website didn't update until today but was approved Monday. My NOA1 was 12/18.
 
I am mixed with emotions because I know there are so so many of you that filed before me and are anxiously awaiting notification too. Please be strong during this time. In the end you will be with the one you love and happier than ever. It WILL happen! 
 
Blessings to all! 

Hello,
 
My NOA1 date is Dec 7th, and I haven't heard anything from them regarding the case, so I finally decided to give them a call this morning.
 
After checking my case number, the rep at USCIS told me that the standard timeframe to get a response on the case was 5-7 months per the USCIS website and that I was just 2 days away from hitting the 7 month mark.  She told me that I will be able to submit a formal online inquiry if I don't hear back until Monday the 9th, and that USCIS has to provide some kind of an update to me for the online inquiry. 
 
It's really frustrating that I'm almost near the 7 month mark and it's just been dragging on, but I thought I'd share this experience since I know I'm not the only frustrated one.  Hopefully they can keep working on these cases so that more and more people can receive updates.
 

Biggest impact I can see is a lightening of your wallet for no net end result......

you should really create a timeline

We chose the K1 cause I figured I'd be with him sooner and it feels weird to get married and then be separated for so long, it just doesn't feel right. If we had to do it again we'd probably choose CR1.
 
If you file K1 or CR1 she can still travel to the united states. Her B1B2 visa will be valid the whole time until the CR1 or K1 visa is issued. After she receives her CR1 or K1 visa her B1B2 visa will be void. Knowing this is especially important for when you have a K1 visa. She can not travel back and forth on the B1B2 after receiving her K1. If she travels to the US and leaves again without first applying for an Advance Parole (AP) she will have forfeited her K1 and you have to start all over again.
 

Just checked the new site and we were approved on July 2nd, 213 days! It just updated today because it still showed received yesterday.  Your NOA2 is coming soon, stay strong!!!

Hoping today is my lucky day 

I am currently in the Philippines with my fiancé and she looked up our reciept number on the new USCIS page today and it came back as Approved as of June 28th!
 
 

There is no DS-160 FEE. There is a DS-160 form AND there is a interview fee.  You can complete the DS-160 anytime up to the day before  your interview.
 
Early on I have told some people based on their Embassy that if they called NVC and get their case number then they can use it to start the process in their country. In particular I have consoled those in the Philippines because it works there. Others have taken upon themselves to advertise this is a possibility for other country's but that is not true. So we tell them to get a copy of the P3 for their Embassy and see what the directions state. Some you can use this method other's you can't. China is one I know off the top of my head that doesn't allow you but there are others.
 
Here is instructions for Jamaica Embassy
 
Go to: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv/information/iv_overview - first you have to create a profile. If you haven't done so already, the beneficiary needs to complete the DS-160, upload a passport pic, e-sign and submit it. MAKE SURE TO PRINT A COPY OF THE CONFIRMATION PAGE - YOU WILL NEED IT FOR THE MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW (I would recommend printing at least 2 copies just to have a spare or even more). If you (the beneficiary) do not have the confirmation page with you during the medical exam and interview you will not be able complete the medical or interview.
 
After you are done with the DS-160 and creating your profile the website approve, follow the steps to schedule your interview (interview has to be scheduled first before the medical exam - only required for Jamaica). After you paid the visa fee, and scheduled the interview, make sure to print the interview confirmation as you will also need this to take with you to the medical exam and interview. If the interview date is too close for you to get everything completed, email the embassy to change the date. Keep in mind the calendar gets filled up fast and your interview has to be at least 10 before the medical exam. If you have an immunization card/record, bring that with you so that they know what vaccines/shots to give or not give. If you don't have it, that's fine, just be prepared to pay for all the required vaccines during the medical exam.
 
Once you have done this, go to http://www.andrewsmemorialhospital.com/ - and click on U.S. Medical Exam to schedule your medical exam. They will ask you for your interview date. Fill out the form online and submit. St. Andrews will send an email with your medical exam appointment date and time (they will schedule it based on your interview date at least 7-10 before). If you feel like you don't have enough time between the interview date and medical, you will have to call them to change the date; however, remember that your medical exam has to be completed at least 10 days before your interview so if you change the medical exam and it's not 10 prior to the interview date, you will have to change the interview date (see above)
 
You (the beneficiary) have to apply for your police record at your local police/government building (typically you can go to the one in Montego Bay - http://www.mns.gov.jm/content/how-obtain-police-record). You have to get the certificate of non-impediment at the RGD building in Montego Bay. The fast you want these forms the more expensive it cost. You have to have an original and certified copy of your Birth Certificate. You have to have your passport which is not due to expire at least 6 months.
 
The petitioner (US Citizen) must provide a complete  I-134 along with supporting financial documents since they will be sponsoring you - you can go to the USCIS.gov to get that information.
 
Letters of Intent must be updated and signed with a closer date to the interview on the letter. And you must have updated proof of ongoing relationship.
 

See girl I told you!!!!!

Just a quick update.... we got our case number from NVC on 6./27, after a 6/6 NOA2. The case hasn't shown up yet at the embassy, but probably will soon. We do have our medical exam scheduled for 7/16, so moving right along!
 
Just a few things left for us: attend medical exam, get police certificate, pay the interview fees, schedule and have the interview... All of our paperwork and documentation is ready to go, we reviewed it all yesterday!
 
My fiance is generally fairly nervous about the whole process, but after she scheduled the medical exam today I could tell she was so excited! I can't wait!!! Still hoping for an end of August POE.

It seems as the months go by starting from Nov. the approvals are taking just a wee bit longer little by little. I panicked because my NOA1 was Dec 4th and watching all along I was expecting my approval by the end of May. Then November hit and everything slowed down. It was horrible.  I finally got NOA2 June 18 and all I can say is one second you feel despair and the next moment it's gone. Please stay strong. I know it doesnt help that the app and websites dont always update. I'm sure you all know about informed delivery by now. I'm praying for all of you!!!

Here’s hoping for a day full of approvals.  
 
Be lucky! 

Hello following the natural progression of forums. Received NOA2 6/18. Currently waiting on NVC to receive our petition.  K1 filer

It seems as the months go by starting from Nov. the approvals are taking just a wee bit longer little by little. I panicked because my NOA1 was Dec 4th and watching all along I was expecting my approval by the end of May. Then November hit and everything slowed down. It was horrible.  I finally got NOA2 June 18 and all I can say is one second you feel despair and the next moment it's gone. Please stay strong. I know it doesnt help that the app and websites dont always update. I'm sure you all know about informed delivery by now. I'm praying for all of you!!!

Update: We finally have the letter and it says petition has been APPROVED!!! 
 
It's our 200th day today, Philippine time. It still says RECEIVED on the website. 
 
NOA1: December 15
NOA2: June 28
Mail received: July 2
 
I am so happy to finally have it, now we can move on to the next steps. Good luck to everyone still waiting! 

See girl I told you!!!!!

Watching you guys. Cant wait for you to get the good news as well!!!!

Congratulations to everyone approved!!!! So exciting!!  my fiance keeps calling USCIS but always a machine, so hopefully we'll hear something today or tomorrow.
 
Enjoy the newsssss 

Well after 192 days, I can finally say... WE ARE APPROVED!
 
no1 dec 22 (old), dec 28 (new)
 
Now I want everyone else waiting to feel like I do right now. Hang in there, it will happen sooner or a little later, but it will happen.
 
 

Followed this thread for months, We filed in december and got our NOA1 dec22 on the old website, dec28 on the new one. Had a complete meltdown emotionally last friday and asked my Fiance to call today, turns out, WE GOT APPROVED last friday and the NOA2 is in the mail. No updates on either site or the app or email... THANK GOD WE GOT APPROVED!!! What a trying, intense, unique and unforgetable experience this wait was, on to the next step... Praying for everyones NOA2 as soon as possible.
Stay strong, stay faithful and it will come..

@Little_Vixen we have the same date...i am so nervous now, I hate that they are not updating online

Hello everyone! My fiance called USCIS We just got approved!!💕 
NOA1 december 7
NOA2 June 28 !
Don’t lose hope!!!! I hope everybody will get approved!! Never give up🙏🏼🙏🏼💕💕💕 
I send hope to everybody from France 🇫🇷 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Approved. 
 
NOA1- Old: Dec. 8th.
New: Dec. 5th.....Approval date in the letter was 6/28(NOA2)

It normally goes in AP, then READY, and after that ISSUED. My husband's interview was on a Monday and it was in AP on that Monday & Tuesday, READY on Wednesday, ISSUED on Thursday, and picked up his passport and visa on Friday. So this is normal...You should see ISSUED any day now since he sent the original birth certificate that was requested back to the embassy. Congrats!!