HTMW

582 days @HTMW
Their interview is this Monday please wish them well. Mine was 299 days!

You are not alone; I waited 582 days before NOA 2 and we are at day 639 in the process.
 
I know it's hard, but practicing patience and keeping yourself busy will help you.

I called and asked....
 
welcome! 🙌🏻

575 days

Yayyy,we both have same dates!

We got case number today. 
Noa2 May 21
NVC R June 13th
Case number date June 17th
I am guessing we will be on June 25th shipment.

Fingers crossed you get an expeditious and positive answer.
 
Lawyers are SO frustrating and (in my opinion) a waste of money most of the time for these things - I don’t think they are really vested in the cases they take, money is what they care about. If I were you, I’d stop utilizing the lawyer and start an open line of communication with the necessary avenues yourself.
 
In our case, we were THIS CLOSE to filing a Writ of Mandamus - and spent a ridiculous amount of money. They did nothing.
 
We were approved shortly after reaching out to the senators office who facilitated a congressional inquiry - which produced an RFE which led to our subsequent approval.
 
I’ve received the most beneficial information right here, on VJ. In hindsight, I would have gladly handed over my money to @Greenbaum who has provided me (AND SO MANY PPL) with the most useful, experienced advise rather than to a high powered immigration attorney who just saw me as a cash cow.
 
wishing you the best of luck! you are in the right place!

Another reason not to use a lawyer.  Drawing the process out can equal more money for them.
 
No one is more invested in this process than the petitioner and beneficiary.

Fingers crossed you get an expeditious and positive answer.
 
Lawyers are SO frustrating and (in my opinion) a waste of money most of the time for these things - I don’t think they are really vested in the cases they take, money is what they care about. If I were you, I’d stop utilizing the lawyer and start an open line of communication with the necessary avenues yourself.
 
In our case, we were THIS CLOSE to filing a Writ of Mandamus - and spent a ridiculous amount of money. They did nothing.
 
We were approved shortly after reaching out to the senators office who facilitated a congressional inquiry - which produced an RFE which led to our subsequent approval.
 
I’ve received the most beneficial information right here, on VJ. In hindsight, I would have gladly handed over my money to @Greenbaum who has provided me (AND SO MANY PPL) with the most useful, experienced advise rather than to a high powered immigration attorney who just saw me as a cash cow.
 
wishing you the best of luck! you are in the right place!

Fingers crossed you get an expeditious and positive answer.
 
Lawyers are SO frustrating and (in my opinion) a waste of money most of the time for these things - I don’t think they are really vested in the cases they take, money is what they care about. If I were you, I’d stop utilizing the lawyer and start an open line of communication with the necessary avenues yourself.
 
In our case, we were THIS CLOSE to filing a Writ of Mandamus - and spent a ridiculous amount of money. They did nothing.
 
We were approved shortly after reaching out to the senators office who facilitated a congressional inquiry - which produced an RFE which led to our subsequent approval.
 
I’ve received the most beneficial information right here, on VJ. In hindsight, I would have gladly handed over my money to @Greenbaum who has provided me (AND SO MANY PPL) with the most useful, experienced advise rather than to a high powered immigration attorney who just saw me as a cash cow.
 
wishing you the best of luck! you are in the right place!

I've known others that have fired their lawyer.  This is a decision you may want consider. 

You're absolutely right, I felt like I'm the one who's feeding the information to our lawyer and she's just execute what she been told - it's frustrating.
 
Taking every possible options than can make our petition move ahead.  Merci Beaucoup
 

Greenbaum,  Esq. Man that has a nice ring to it. 
 
Thanks for the shout out.

Fingers crossed you get an expeditious and positive answer.
 
Lawyers are SO frustrating and (in my opinion) a waste of money most of the time for these things - I don’t think they are really vested in the cases they take, money is what they care about. If I were you, I’d stop utilizing the lawyer and start an open line of communication with the necessary avenues yourself.
 
In our case, we were THIS CLOSE to filing a Writ of Mandamus - and spent a ridiculous amount of money. They did nothing.
 
We were approved shortly after reaching out to the senators office who facilitated a congressional inquiry - which produced an RFE which led to our subsequent approval.
 
I’ve received the most beneficial information right here, on VJ. In hindsight, I would have gladly handed over my money to @Greenbaum who has provided me (AND SO MANY PPL) with the most useful, experienced advise rather than to a high powered immigration attorney who just saw me as a cash cow.
 
wishing you the best of luck! you are in the right place!

Yep, we received 3 RFE's documents that our amazing lawyer forgot. Easy to forgive not to forget, she's amazing lawyer👿
 
And yes, our son coudn't make it on time this school year. Thanks for being compassionate!
 
 

I'm sorry to hear of the long wait - it can really get to you!
 
You mentioned 3 RFE's - did you confirm USCIS received the requested evidence? What were they for?
 
Have you sent in inquiries through USCIS as your case is out of normal processing times? If so, what was their response?
 
You can also contact your local senator's office and they can do a congressional inquiry (it can take a couple of months to get a response).
 
From someone who has waited an extremely long time for their NOA2, all you can do is inquire and go through the appropriate channels available for you and wait - they will give you an answer eventually, but unfortunately it's on their clock.
 
 

Uber.....

“Few” would be the right word.

Most US cities??????  Really?????   You should travel more.  Here in Texas (which could hold every person in the entire world), it isn't like that at all.......

Ok, first of all I never said you need to take trips every weekend and go into bankruptcy but you can't just leave her stranded day after day.  She'll be on a one-way trip back to her country in no time... and I wouldn't blame her.
 
You paint this really bleak picture of life in America.   I am not sure where you live but in my state there are several nice places to live.  If you're going to go overseas to find a wife don't bring her back here to live in Stalag 17.
 
And if the woman is from the city, don't bring her to Bumpkus Falls and say 'tough luck'.  This woman left heart and home to be with you because you are ostensibly the love of her life.  Consider changing your living arrangements so the woman has a snowball's chance in hell of enjoying her life while the paperwork stuff works itself out.
 
When I hear a man say you shouldn't spoil your woman when my point is to  help her assimilate, that to me is a problem.  You're in the fast lane to divorce court with that attitude.
 
I relocated to a place near a cute town center with some cafes, restaurants, a little shopping.  She does yoga and Pilates and there are places for this in town.  All are within walking distance.
 
I have researched festivals, fairs and other events that I can take her to throughout the year.  We will certainly grab some dinner at a restaurant on the weekends as a treat.
 
Will there be some bumps and bouts of homesickness?  You bet.  But my lady isn't going to be under any form of 'house arrest' as long as there is breath in me.
 

@Greenbaum dropping the knowledge like 🙌🏻🙌🏻
 

Same! Got our NOA2 hard copy today but it's dated 5/30. So excited to be moving forward with you all!

Just got updated that we got approved on June 5th for our NOA2! So excited for everyone! 

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@Greenbaum dropping the knowledge like 🙌🏻🙌🏻