ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTimeline
I took a peek at my timeline, (I should probably stop doing that...)

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between March 23, 2013 and April 2, 2013*.


How accurate has Igor been with this??
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-06 11:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2
Awesome news!!! Now...no sitting around basking in your success!! Get to work on that interview!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-07 17:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC STILL NO SIGN

Thomas Jefferson stated that for a democracy to continue, some blood must be shed.

I'm all behind you guys; let me know what I can do.


It's appreciated my friend!! We ARE all in the same leaky boat. Let's plug the holes before it sinks all together. We need to have a united front!!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-08 17:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC STILL NO SIGN

I agree, man. They need to be accountable. Based on their published processing timelines, people are making serious decisions about their lives. They need to be more transparent and try to come up with a solution to their unprocessed workload.


I, because I'm impatient, have decided to be somewhat proactive. I'm sitting at 5 months and 7 days, so I'm still within their timeline, but emailed my congressman anyway. I mentioned that the whole idea of the 129f was to 'shorten' the time to reunite loved ones. That has clearly not happened, and it has gone beyond unacceptable. I mentioned that the majority of my peers here have waited longer than me, by months!!! Let's see how the response looks if and when I get one.

I'm trying this not just for me, but for everyone here, and everyone waiting.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-07 20:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC STILL NO SIGN
what I don't get...(and I usually don't get a lot...) on the Immigration Timelines tab, it says that CSC is currently processing NOA1's with a date of Aug 29th, 2012. Now, where does that information come from? Is that just Igor's pipe dream?
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-07 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved today @ Vermont! - 230 days!!!!

Wait a second...I thought only the beneficiary needed to go to the interview ? Who were you referring to when you said to "get down under and prepare for the interview" ?

Congrats Adrian and Danielle !!


If I had a chance to head down there, I would jump at it!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-08 03:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved today @ Vermont! - 230 days!!!!
that's great news!!! Now get down under and prepare for the interview. Congrats!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-07 19:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 SEPT 21 FILER VERMONT

Hello everyone. Today is happy date. We are approved. Just 2 days ago i saw case status said we had address change. I called and they said no worry just update address was still same address. Now 2 days later we recieve post decision saying we are approved. I see today on VJ many people are approved. Maybe someone at Vermont found many boxes of petitions setting in closet while doing spring cleaning and went to work finally. Praise the Lord for all he does


I would be close too...(csc filer...not happening this week.) Congrats to you!! Have a great journey through the rest of the trip!!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-08 17:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa 2 finally from vermont
Awesome news!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-08 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports$$$$
You have to apply for employment authorization for you fiancé. Check the guides.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-10 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC

Don't think so. He said " It's my 3rd K-1 in my lifetime."


I guess we'll just have to see what he says.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-09 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC

I agree. I'm not sure how they can approve you for a third K1 visa.


He said that he was 'directly involved'. Maybe he's helping others with theirs.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-09 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober Filers

I'm an October 25th filer myself, but somehow got lucky and was approved last month. I got my hard copy NOA2 a few days ago, so I can actually start believing it wasn't a glitch in the notification system!


That's awesome for you!! Congratulations!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-11 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober Filers
I'm October 1st. I'm the petitioner. Hope springs eternal, right?
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-05 02:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassport and visa

Good afternoon VJ's family can any person who had the K1 interview in Guayaquil Ecuador tell me how long takes to receive the passport with the visa stamp please? I went with my girl to the interview on 02/28/2013 and we were aproved for her and her kids visa but until today 03/12/2013 we have no the passports in the DHL agency, I went in person to check in that DHL office and nothing were received, so please let me know.
Thanks :help: :help:


Contact the embassy. They may know where it is.

Congrats on your approval
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-12 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsV+I+S+A
How cool for you!! Welcome to the US!!!!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-15 01:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my NAO2 Today!!!! Approved!!!!
Way to go!!! I'm anticipating mine before the end of the decade!!!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-15 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS Update 19 March 2013

Here's a site with historical data: http://www.aila.org/...px?bc=8767|6740

Note, it is unprecedented for them to be so long before an update. It's been a month and 2 weeks so far since the last one.



It's actually been closer to 3 months since they updated. I don't anticipate anything after this outage either.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-19 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHIS IS WHAT I GET AFTER SERVICE REQUEST

Any resource constraints are self-inflicted. CSC is raking in about $500,000.00 a month on K1 fees alone. How much more for the other K's, CR1, other petition types. Hello the AOS fee is more than $1000.00... if half the K1s get to that stage (which is overly conservative) then realistically there are about 750 AOS apps per month, for another $750,000.00 a month. The DACAs were something like $450.00 and they took in, what, 250,000 or 300,000 of those... more than 100 million dollars on DACA fees. What resource constraints?


I hear ya. I can't even laugh anymore.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHIS IS WHAT I GET AFTER SERVICE REQUEST

The status of this service request is:

Thank you for your inquiry. We are experiencing a longer processing period than what is currently reflected on our national website. Your I-129F, Petition for Alien fiancé, is pending review. We recognize your interest in a final determination on your pending petition. The California Service Center is committed to processing this workload, and will be making every effort to finish reviewing your case as soon as available under our resource constraints. If your Form I-129F remains pending 120 days or more from the date of this response, you may call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 to inquire further about the status of your pending petition.

Thank you

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. Iam past my 5month processing time in my 7th month now am just gonna stop calling them is heartbreaking at the end of the day


"under our resource constraints"? Hire more freaking resources!! Hell, if they want, send some for me to do at night from home after work! This is getting beyond the ridiculous.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 18:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalifornia USCIC

Is there a way to address this CSC incompetance, I hope people of the United States will know that this department SUCKS!!!


Sadly, a lot of the people in the US do not want people emigrating to the US, so, as far as they know, the USCIS are doing their job by running slowly. Maybe it's their policy that the majority of applicants will simply give up. Mission accomplished.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-10 11:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalifornia USCIC

Yes, CSC officially sucks.


I've decided that weekends are not the time to dwell on this. If it's possible...even less is done on Saturday and Sunday then Monday to Friday.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-09 18:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCalifornia USCIC
I'm only an October filer...but, I did send my congressman a wee note. Nothing could hurt the process at this point. It's already broken.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-09 17:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

I agree with you.

Me too it's making me ill. I'm 50 and we don't handle stress the same way. I sold my house, will get kicked out soon with furniture in a container, no more job either... And a 17 year old daughter coming with me and I have to find a school for her as soon as I arrive plus another move because my man has a small apartment... I'm supposed to move out June 20th and in May the Embassy will have American/French days off which means it's not the right moment to go to the Embassy due to many people who ask for Visas to go study... Fortunately, with the agreements with USA/France we can travel without visa.

Finally since a lot of people seem to be dependant on CSC, we should ALL write letters!!! Maybe it'll change something.


I'm sorry for your situation. I can't imagine what you must be going through. But, you also have a great point!! If more of us would contact our representatives and display a united front, perhaps something would have to happen.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-23 08:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact
If I could close this thread now, I would. Like I said before, I'm not apologizing for my actions. It's your choice to do what you want. It's my choice to do what I want.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-23 07:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

Hi! You haven't seen you honey since October? I haven't seen my man since end of July. Why don't you wait your turn??? It's just whining....


Now you're whining. God!! Why can't you people just shut up and let me do what I want in my own way?
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-23 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

It's not a level that I am referring to. I'm not even referring to your right to contact a government representative. Other's have complained to you about stuff, but I'm not complaining about stuff..

I'm focusing on verbiage and content, only. Scope and focus is important, also.

Is there anyone else around you that you could utilize for critique-ing your letter writing ?


I not suggest that you are writing to someone above you.

I note delineation between complaint and request for inquiry.

That's all, that's it.

As to pants? We'll leave that for another time, aye?


Are you suggesting that I do not know how to write? And, no, they are not above me. All men were created equal. I'm not about to get into a pissing match with all of you, so, with that said, I will go to bed, and let you all argue amongst yourselves. I sent the letter. I will not change what I wrote, nor will I apologize to anyone for it. And, if I don't hear a response or don't like a response, I will write again and again. Those of you who critique me for not waiting long enough, or complain that others get the grease for complaining to their gov't representatives, go on and wait without doing anything. That is your right. I'm exercising mine.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-23 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

well, that's certainly fine for just a letter of complaint,

but

I'd never suggest one write a request for congressional inquiry in that format, using that verbiage, ever.

Perhaps you weren't seeking to request a congressional inquiry ?


Perhaps everyone who responds in a negative way to MY right to contact MY government representative should take stock of their own lives. This is, as it was mentioned above, a place to offer support. I'm human. The people I write to in the government or wherever are human too. We all put on our pants in the morning and do human things. They are not above me.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

I'd stick to just the facts and be very objective: goal of resolving a petition within 5-6 months (whichever is the published time frame), do not forget to explicitly write the name of your spouse and the case number!!, when you filed, when you got NOA1 and calls you might have had to the CSC or other offices. The rest is just an opinion, expect perhaps the financial strain (but if you do, specify $$ and note that you can document it per request).
Finally, a paragraph explicitly defining what you want happening; "help me" is too vague and broad. For example, your want could be to have USCIS provide an estimated/specific date when your petition will be adjudicated.

Also, most representatives want a signed form that they can ask on your behalf


I'll wait a couple of weeks to see if I get a response, then it's on to plan B. If anyone from his office responds, I will provide more information as needed.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 20:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

Well, the letter was a bit informal, but the style is fine for email contact. That statement is a decent rhetorical device, obviously intended to relate to the reader and inspire empathy, if not outrage.

I think congressional inquiries are crucial and they are a bit more than how you describe them. When someone from an elected official is contacting an agency, the agency definitely gives attention to this contact. If this happens enough, and if the congress critter gets outraged, this could prove quite effective. I worked two years as the ombudsman for the agency that handles Title IV-A programs in my state (TANF, Medicaid, Food Stamps -- though the latter is not Title IV-A). We had a good working relationship with all of the elected officials, state reps, state senators, governor, congressmen, senators, but they were also given careful attention and caused us to do more work... we were expected to give them thorough and correct responses. Maybe USCIS gets away with too much right now. They need to be reeled in. They are failing in their mandate.

I do not believe that someone is considered impatient after having waited 6 months. Especially given the black hole that all of our cases have fallen into. I also plan to start rattling cages at 6 months. I applaud each and every person who is involved enough with their own cases to try and get something done. It is through action and not complacency that we will see change. Those who continue to advocate complacency are encouraging the continuance of the status quo.

Rock on Ron and good luck :)


Informal is us.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 19:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact

Seriously? You sent that? :unsure:

May I remind you that a congressional inquiry is just that...an inquiry. Their liaisons can get the latest status of your case. They cannot force USCIS to make a decision.
IMHO, you should be more patient during this process. You're not the first person who has waited ~ 6 months for an approved petition.


Good luck! :thumbs:


thanks for your reply. I know that I am not the only person that has waited 6 months. I am me though. And I think I've waited too long as it is. If anyone else wants to contact their representative, then go ahead. If they feel fine waiting, then that's fine too. I did what I did, and I'm not sorry.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 18:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2nd Senator Contact
Ok...2nd senator contacted.

Senator Portman,

I wish to write to you regarding an urgent, (to me,) subject. I spent time in the Philippines last year, and met a lovely young lady. I have applied for an I129F, (fiancé visa,) in order to bring her here to the US. I have every intention of marrying this beautiful woman. I have contacted your peer, Sharrod Brown, but he has not seen fit to respond to me.

My petition has been sitting in the California Service Center of the USCIS since October 4th, 2012. I am past their 'goal' they have set by almost 2 weeks, but it would appear that I am still several months down in the queue. This does not fly with me. The USCIS is a self funded entity, and should have little or no problem keeping up with these requests. In one of their newsletters, they spoke of sending some of their overload to the Texas Service Center, particularly the DACA cases. While I know it is important to move the DACA cases forward, at least these children are already in the US.

This mess is causing severe financial strain on me. The money I spend to support my 'future' family overseas is money I am not spending here. It is also placing unnecessary strain on our relationship. I have not seen her since early November, 2012. When was the last time you saw your wife?

I ask that you please use any resources you have to help me, and, in turn, help all of those that are waiting to be reunited with their loved ones. Please note that the purpose of the I129F was to shorten the time couples will be apart. We are quickly being passed by all of our married friends.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Ron Irving
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-22 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNairobi embassy... Visa approved in 2 minutes!
Very cool!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-21 09:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI'm so nervous

I'm so nervous I feel sick to my stomach..Rob is at the embassy now..I'm waiting for that phone call..I hope I will be jumping after that...


Any news yet??
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-25 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa approved today in Manila
That's GREAT news!! Congratulations!!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-25 06:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2!!!!!!!! OCTOBER FILER!!!!!!!!!!
Gotta love the VSC...(I'm not feeling love for the other...grrrrr)

That's great news!! Enjoy the rest of your journey.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-24 07:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI just wrote a letter to the LA TImes

Maybe your wait is because of problems with your file. It is confusing that you use CSC, live in Ohio and field office is New York. You could have probably sent it to Vermont instead would have been a bit sooner maybe. It is normal for offices to have different times, when I filed in August the VSC was much longer wait than CSC. There is an article everyday how poorly the new health system is going,like daca it was not well thought out, this was caused mainly by the president so we just have to live with it for 3.5 years. It sucks waiting but I think unless you get a politician to do something you just have to wait. I hope you all get approved soon!


Petitions are sent to the USCIS Service Center that is responsible for the state the petition originated in. In Ohio's case, it's the CSC. Nothing any of us can do about that. Luck of the draw.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-27 11:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI just wrote a letter to the LA TImes

I just wrote a letter to the LA Times to have them investigate and write about the massive delays currently occurring at the CSC with I-129F petitions. I will continue to write to the various papers and media outlets around the country every day until the CSC starts spitting out approvals. When I see they are still working on July and it is almost April and many people are still waiting for a response after receiving their NOA1 in July and August, it does not exactly fill me with hope that my fiance will be here this year. If you would like to help, I propose that you do the same, contact your congress person, contact media outlets by phone or write to them and let them know about this intolerable situation that is going on with fiance approvals at the CSC.


I was thinking of the same thing. I actually was looking at tv shows like 60 minutes to see how to submit a story idea. I'll keep looking into that angle. What did the letter look like? Can you post it on here?
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-27 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC July 30th filer NOA2
Congrats!!!!
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-28 10:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHAPPY & ENVY
You're absolutely right. I know I'm behind you by a couple of months, but they're already into October at the VSC. Damn my bad luck for using the CSC.
Ronn63MalePhilippines2013-03-29 19:54:00