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I got blocked because I scanned too many times lol 
Three updates so far October 12th
 
Need more!! Including mine!!!!!!!!! 

Seeing 3 approvals on the 25th and 3 on the 26th guys!! They're moving deeper yay!

OMG IM SHAKING I HAVE SO MANY EMOTIONS 
JUST CHECKED. AND WE ARE APPROVED!!!
NOA1- OCTOBER 19th
NOA2-APRIL 19th!!

Also, we hit our “estimated approval” date today! 😂
 
ps. Can those approved please ive seen a few of you posted who dont even have a timeline! It’d help us abit more if you do, thanks 😁

Congratulations!!!  I'm also October 10th and it looks like a good day for the 10th because I already see 4 approvals today for October 10th near my number

Already seeing some movement in mini scans this morning! Pretty awesome considering how early it is! Cross your fingers that it keeps up and we see a HUGE day again this week <3 

WE JUST GOT APPROVED!!! 
NOA1: 10th of October 2017
NOA2: 19th of April 2018
 
Hang in there Octobabies

There is always the risk of being turned away at the border. It is at the CBP officers discretion to believe you whether your intentions are genuine.
Be honest about your intentions that you will be there to get married and return to your home country to wait out the CR1 procedure. Be sure to carry with you proof that you need to return home, your lease, a letter from your employer that he expects you back ect.

Just get married in another jurisdiction that has very short resident requirements like 1-3 days, perhaps in the Caribbean. You can both do a short honeymoon and then the wedding is as valid as if you came to the US got married and left. No worry about being admitted and you can apply for the CR-1.

My SO got impatient and talked to tier 2, according to them there has been no change on our case and no reason why we will be receiving a letter. Lol. I don’t think they have a clue what they’re doing over there.

Sorry to hear that. There’s a facebook page Visa Harmony. You can inquired from that group, too. For now, just try to prepare for your sputum test, don’t stress out and drink plenty of water. Try turmeric tea, too.. as much as possible try to avoid milk coz sometimes it causes haze on your lungs. Goodluck!

Okay guys....MEDICAL EXAM COMPLETED AND CHECKED OFF THE LIST!!!!!
 
Reni said his overall experience was easy but that it was a long day. His appointment was scheduled for 8am but due to Kingston traffic he showed up at 9-9:15am (10-10:15 EST). He said that the people were nice and that the doctor who went over his medical history form didn't not persist with on asking him repeatedly about drug/alcohol/marijuana usage. He asked once for each question and he said no each time, so I guess he got the "good doctor" who was scheduled for yesterday's roll call...lol.
 
They did the normal blood work, urine test and chest x-rays. The did not give him his chest x-rays like they have in the past - the nurse told him that they will forward everything to the Embassy.He said he only needed 2 vaccines which only cost him $7000JMD which is approximately $58.00USD. His total amount he paid was $30320JMD (which is the medical exam fee and the 2 vaccines), which is approximately $245.00USD, which is AWESOME because of course we expected and were prepared to pay more. I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND going to your local doctor or clinic and getting the required vaccines prior to the medical because it is cheaper to do. I had Reni do this 3-5 months ago so the fact he only needed 2 vaccines is GREAT! The nurse provided his DS-3025 without him even having to ask for it and she was kind enough to explain to him the purpose of this form. The nurse was kind of enough to tell him that his medical exam will be there in time for his interview (I don't know if she was just being nice or she is the one that will personally handle preparing his medical form packet to send it to the Embassy considering the Embassy is a couple blocks away from the Hospital but hopefully it will be there before the interview). He completed his medical exam at 2:30pm (3:30 EST).
 
So our "Grand Finale" is next Friday (April 27th) and Reni and I are on an official countdown to hearing those beautiful words that we have dreamt about since May 23, 2017!!!! I will be flying on Wednesday to be with him and attend his interview!!!!
 
Thank you all who are still on this ride with us!!!!! We're almost there!!!
 

We have a letter due to be delivered today 

guys, i got email this morning that there is update on my case. I  checked myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov website and our case is approved, but on the old website - it still says the same thing (received your case on Oct 6th, 2017).  The app is also not updated.
 
Has this ever happened? Is the new website accurate?  What happened here?

NOA1: OCTOBER 16
NOA2: APRIL 18
185 DAYS. 

 
Good luck to everybody else! Trust the process. You won't be left behind. Your relationship is worth it. I know it's hard, we all had those sleepless nights thinking about this dang NOA2. Be strong. Think about the future together. This is only the beginning of your life together. BE COURAGEOUS. THE HARDEST PART IS ALMOST BEHIND US. 

4/18/2018 full day scan
 
Last date updated: 10/24
 
Great day of approvals! They seem to be working steadily on October, which is really good news. Your approval should come soon! 
 
 
***OVERALL***   Case Was Approved 76 Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 21 Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received 13 Request for Initial Evidence Was Mailed 8 Document Was Returned To USCIS 1 GRAND TOTAL 119  
***APPROVED CASES***       Previous Status Current Status Previous Update Last Update Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/02/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/02/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/02/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/02/2017 4/18/2018 Name Was Updated Case Was Approved 4/17/2018 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/06/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/06/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/06/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/10/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/11/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/12/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/12/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/16/2017 4/18/2018 Name Was Updated Case Was Approved 10/26/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/17/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/17/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/17/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/18/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Name Was Updated Case Was Approved 11/14/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Document Was Returned To USCIS Case Was Approved 11/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/20/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/23/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/23/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/23/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/23/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/23/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/23/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/24/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Case Was Approved 10/24/2017 4/18/2018  
***RFE CASES***       Previous Status Current Status Previous Update Last Update Case Was Reopened For Reconsideration Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 4/16/2018 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/02/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/04/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/04/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/04/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/04/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/04/2017 4/18/2018 Name Was Updated Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 4/17/2018 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/13/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/17/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/24/2017 4/18/2018 Case Was Received Request for Additional Evidence Was Mailed 10/19/2017 4/18/2018  
***REMAINING VIRGIN CASES***   10/02/2017 122 10/03/2017 57 10/04/2017 30 10/05/2017 71 10/06/2017 80 10/10/2017 212 10/11/2017 110 10/12/2017 51 10/13/2017 102 10/16/2017 254 10/17/2017 109 10/18/2017 49 10/19/2017 87 10/20/2017 97 10/23/2017 308 10/24/2017 137 10/25/2017 97 10/26/2017 124 10/27/2017 114 10/30/2017 325 10/31/2017 181 GRAND TOTAL 2717  
 

 

So my fiance and I had been going crazy lately with this visa situation. Like so many of you, we were loosing patience and even faith in the process. We were bickering about the stupidest bs; it's so hard looking forward to a wedding you can't even plan with unknown dates. She has it worse 'cause at least I'm Stateside with our 5 year old (a citizen by birthright).  
 
The stress is overwhelming as all of you here know. 
 
So today I get a notification from the app. Excited at first to see USCIS, a total disappointment when I read that its just that cases like ours  are moving forward. Big effin whoop.

 
But I opened the app anyway and voila big surprise! "Your case is approved." No request for info, just flat out approved!!! Needless to say, we are thrilled.
 
Hold on there you October filers. Yours too will come. After so many months waiting, these last days are agonizing, but THE ARE THE LAST.
 
Got to give a shout out to the agency I paid for the process (RapidVisa). A little more costly than filing myself but they have a proven track record and truly won't let the package out of their hands until it's thoroughly reviewed and most likely to be approved. Also being able to pay on an installment plan made things so much easier. 

Well I just finished gathering January to March data yesterday so I’ll be posting that too if you need.
 
check around weekends for updates
 
and dont worry, at the end of this you’ll become an expert whether you like it or not...

Today is my day .... 6 months waiting....
NOA1 10/19/2017
♧♧♧ Good luck for everyone!!!!
from Barcelona!!!!

Come on guys, lighten up. All the sad faces scare the NOA-2's away! Things are looking bright. Even though October is the largest month in numbers they are still going through it like wildfire.
 
Remember guys:
 
Any day now!!!

WE GOT NOA2 TODAY! WE ARE APPROVED!!!!! 
NOA1 RECIEVED OCT. 2, 2017
NOA2 RECIEVED APRIL 18, 2018
***We got notification by email and the app updated, then we checked the website and it says APPROVED on the old site but not the new one. Yayyyyy! Hoping many more of you are in the same boat as us, and speedy approvals for all! 

I AM APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LITERALLY JUST NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 



 

They are based on scans that people have done. They have tried to do so for December and January but there have been many validation errors and they can’t confirm numbers.
 
In theory it woukd make sense that the months that have fewer apps get processed faster, however,  we don’t know what other applications the adjudicators are also processing. Cr1, h1b, adjustment of status, etc etc.  If the adjusticators only did one type of application   all the time, then the number of apps would be relevant. Or if the number of all visa petitions across all categories  is also lower then yes in theory they get through a month faster but I’m not sure how they allocate staffing resources. 

He got done about an hour ago but he was so hungry that he wanted to eat first and then he will call me after he's done and making his way back to the tax/bus drive to get a ride back home.
 
Trust me, once he spells the beans, I will definitely post it!

I believe the number of cases in November and December are lighter than the heavy number of October, so we have that on our side too.