JennaV

NOA2 TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Day 175
 
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
 
makes today SO much better as Paul was here for the weekend and left this morning! Always atough day for me every month! This one is pretty darn good!

We have seen that sometimes they will renew a form that expires and we have seen it continue to be used until such time as a new form is release. In any event, they will most likely use the start date of the new rendition of that form and they will tell you when they will discontinue a form. All updates to forms can be tracked here: https://www.uscis.gov/forms-updates  If you see a form that will soon expire and it may expire after it's intended use (Embassy interview) then it's best to wait till you are closer to your interview.
 
All previous editions are accepted anyway. The OMB (Office of Management and Budget) expiration date only matters internally for the USCIS. That expiration date has nothing to do with whether or not it will be acceptable for you to use. The edition date is what matters. The accepted edition dates for the forms are listed on the site where the forms can be found and downloaded. The I-134 states this. > https://www.uscis.gov/i-134

I have discovered a trick to getting cheaper airfares and this website explains how it works. Sometimes you can get a VPN for 30 days for free and never use it again. I know some have used it and was successful in saving sometimes $400 off a ticket quoted from the US.
 
https://www.safervpn.com/blog/save-money-on-flight-tickets-vpn/

April 25th / 30th - NOA1
Still no NOA 2. 193 days.

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

I checked my status about 5 minutes ago. I came here to read the updates. I saw multiple people get approvals. I refreshed. WE GOT APPROVED! May 14th i129f received. November 2nd approved.  She just went back to Ireland after 2 month stay with me here in the states. She returned on November 1st. AND WE GOT APPROVED THE DAY AFTER SHE LANDED! This couldn't have been planned better. We couldn't be happier. The sad goodbye tears are already replaced by happy tears. We self-submitted to Texas office. 

OMG Congratulations  

My I-129f got approved today!!!! 

Sorry. Old eyes

Slim and most likely zero chance

Our case was approved today!🙏🙏🙏🙏
NOA1: May 11
NOA2: November 1
 

I am in, got approved today, first day of November. 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.
 
These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.
 
1. How do I update my email address with NVC  Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html 
to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.
 
2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:
It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in their system and produce your case number.  Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.
 
1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)
 
1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)
 
Best time to call:
Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.
 
3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2
 
Currently it's been taking about 2 weeks for USCIS to send the file to NVC. Then it's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-3 week depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!
 
4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!
 
5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours 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.
 
I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing, so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's accurate, maybe within a day or so.
 
If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.
 
6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.
 
So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.
 
Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.
 
Thanks
 
7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word “timeline” toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.
 
I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

Was just approved 
noa1 May 3 (old site)
noa1 May 8 (new site)
noa2 October 31
 

I’m a May 8 filer. 
Hope more approvals will come today.
Best of luck everyone!

I hope we get more approvals today... 
Ps: my timeline got closer