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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports6 months and counting and still no interview
You might find company in this thread:

http://www.visajourn...h...t=0&start=0
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-11 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved today!!
Congrats, Huskerkiev! Yours took exactly as long as mine did - though I suspect I stressed about it more than you did! :lol:

Now onto NVC and then the consulate. :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-09 14:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS site not updated??? California slow???
Look at the processing times. Its taking around 104 days now (average) but anyone can be ahead of or behind that window. 104 days is actually quicker than it has been in the last few weeks.

http://www.visajourn...h...t=0&start=0

Mine took 128 days - so certainly no guarantees that you'll fall within the average.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 07:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsConfused??

Just be careful with what information is given to you. Everyone (not on this site...but in my world...lol) told me all kinds of things. I'm a researcher and gathered enough information to be able to do it the right way and not make any mistakes. (I found VJ after I sent in my petition...:( ) Just we very careful and take your friend's information with a grain of salt and do your own research. Maybe they DO know someone that can get you moved up on the interview docket or something. I don't know. Just make sure you know what you're doing before you do it. And if you do find out a secret formula.....bring in to us!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!


Thanks, i wont be listening to fictional informatio anymore...by the way tracy, take it easy girl, no need to be so uptight...were all here to learn and try to get by this process..


Confused and uptight are the same thing? Well color me happy, I've learned something else today! :D :thumbs:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsConfused??

Best advice, never listen to hearsay. no ones case is the same, and no ones case will be determined to a deffinate time of approval and arrival. dont get your hopes up on what her friends say, they are not going thru the process, you and your fiance are. if you listen to other ppl, you will get hopes up and when they dont meet your expectations, you will be disappointed.
good luck on your journey


First of all i believe in this website and what everybody writes in it Tracy...i am not calling anybody a liar...and i know that probably what everybody says is probably fiction...so i am just going to sit tight and hope for the best...thanx for the advice


So you believe all of us, but yet what we say is probably fiction? :lol:

I either need more caffeine or I just can't read, not sure which it is.

At any rate, I'm sure if there was a way to get through this process in a month and a half, we would know about it by now - regardless of truths or fiction.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 14:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsConfused??

Well...........how long ago was it? There was a time when immigration was a lot faster and easier.


i dont know what to believe anymore.....as far as how long ago it was , i will know later tonight when my fiance finds out...i also know an attorney generalin bogota colombia which i hope has some influence.... :(



What, so we're all lying to you? :blink:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsConfused??
There must have either been extenuating circumstances in that case, or it was a completely different visa type. And it may have also been pre 9/11.

There are very few ways to expedite a K1 case (for example, a military person who is about to deploy).

We'd all like this to be a speedy process and be with our loved ones ASAP. If this could be done in a month and a half, we'd know about it by now. Afraid to say you're grasping at straws here.

Edited by TracyTN, 16 July 2007 - 01:16 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTouched...finally could it be????
My NOA2 email wasn't sent until like 1 am - could be the same scenario for you (fingers crossed).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-18 12:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTouched...finally could it be????
I freaking hope so, chasnik!!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-18 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo reason for some VJers to be envious or angry
I don't think people were angry, I think they just didn't understand the reasons why Cubans seemed to sail through the service center. I, for one, appreciate your educational post!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-16 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy God why are they toying with me???Touches!!!
chasnik's NOA1 was January 3, 2007 (see timeline).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-23 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy God why are they toying with me???Touches!!!
She told you that you can't phone again for 30 days? :blink: Since when is that a 'law'? I assume you weren't calling them an exorbitant amount of times - so I think that woman was talking out her #######.

I'd give it this week (because of all the recent touches) but then I'd have my congressperson put in an official inquiry on your behalf, as you are now past CSCs posted timeline.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-23 11:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy God why are they toying with me???Touches!!!

Ok starting on the 17th, my case has been touched every day except for Saturday. I looked this morning and I see it was updated on the 22nd....I really dont see them working on a Sunday....do they??? How long does it take to say...ok your approved now you can go on to the hell known as Casa!!! Sorry had to vent...reassurance needed!!!!


Have you tried calling your service center? You've been waiting a long time :(.


You can't call your service center - the only number available to us is the customer (mis)information line, which chasnik has called several times, as well as a rep from the congressperson's office.

I believe the last 'information' from the (mis)information line was that the case was with an officer - must be true from all the touches! - and they should hear something soon.

And yes, people here have gotten touches on weekends before.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-23 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur case has been with the CSC for many months

I think what they've been told is the case will not be re-opened.

Refiling a different type of petition is probably the recommendation Ellis was speaking of.


That's what I was thinking, but the 'refute' verbiage threw me.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-31 14:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur case has been with the CSC for many months
I don't believe that person is on VJ anymore.

I'm not saying what he said was wrong, but I'd seek another opinion. I'd want a clear answer on the status of my current case before deciding how to proceed.

I don't understand this sentence in your original post: "Now it's going into August and said that our case cannot be refuted and was recommended to refile." Who told you this? The CSC? Did you receive a NOID (notice of intent to deny)?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-31 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOur case has been with the CSC for many months
I'm not sure if you'll get to talk to the senator directly. Even our representatives' hands are tied to a certain extent when it comes to USCIS.

I've no idea what 'your case cannot be refuted' means. Sounds like a misnomer of some sort. If I were in your position, I would hire myself a qualified immigration attorney and find out what your next steps should be.

Anyway, good luck.

Edited by TracyTN, 31 July 2007 - 01:53 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-31 13:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED
YAY Kym, I'm VERY excited for you! Its been a long time coming. Congratulations!!! :dance:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-30 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Late to the party as always. :blush:

Congratulations!!! :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-03 07:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVED UK!!!!!
There's lots of us UKers here! Congratulations! :)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-06 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsContacting Representative
Doesn't look like you're yet outside VJ's suggested adjudication time (August 19th).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRealistic processing times for June I-29F filers

Hi

Thanks so much for your advice.

I understand what you are saying about convincing immigration I did not intend to immigrate. However would I be able to convince them that when I entered the US we were intending to continue the K1 route. However once we realized it would be very slow process and that I wanted to work as quickly as possible, we decided to get married. Could this be sufficient reason to show the immigration officials we did not intent to get married?

Would the fact I entered on a B2 tourist visa rather than under the VWP have any impact?

Thanks again for your help.


No


fwaguy is right. Also, the fact that a K1er can't work right away wouldn't be improved by marrying on VWP and doing AOS. You'd still have about the same amount of time in the states before you could work.

We all want to be with our loved ones sooner rather than later, but this is how it is. And actually - the process is now MUCH faster than it used to be, and in fact, the fiance/e visa wasn't always an option. Hard to believe that we should count our blessings, but truly, we should.

Esp. those of us with our loved ones from VWP countries.

Edited by TracyTN, 08 August 2007 - 03:22 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-08 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRealistic processing times for June I-29F filers

Hi all,

Please can anyone advise me on the current expected waiting time for I-129F petitions. Our petition was received by the California Service Center June 21. 2007. According to the USCIS website the CSC on July 16 was processing 1-129F's from Jan 13, 2007. This would imply that we won't even bee looked at for another 6 months. Is this correct?

I assume it would then take from NOA2 at least 3-4 months before my interview in London. Am I correct in thinking this?

What would happen if we just got married in the US (I am currently visiting my fiance) and applying for an AOS?

Thanks for your help.

D


You entered the US on the VWP with a K1 petition already filed. If you married now and then filed for AOS, you would have to prove that you did not have immigrant intent when you entered on the VWP. Hard to do seeing as you had a fiance visa petition in the works when you entered.

The date on the USCIS site is the date on the OLDEST petitions that they are working. That doesn't mean they're the only ones they're working on.

What fwaguy said about the timeline is correct. Also - our journey took 7 months from beginning to end; yours may be exactly the same, or a little longer, or a little shorter. Depends on a LOT of factors. The timelines here are probably your best ballpark idea for a timeframe. Have a look around the site at other folks' timelines, and remember that your mileage may vary.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-08 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsANOTHER MAY FILER APPROVED!
Congrats you two!!!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-16 11:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCheck Cashed
Never mind.

Edited by TracyTN, 22 August 2007 - 09:21 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-22 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports2 Approval dates
Go by the date on the hardcopy NOA2. There have been several people who have reported getting an approval email a while after the actual approval. Seems to be some kind of 'glitch' in their system.

I suspect that the touches after the approval was them preparing your case to send it to the NVC.

Unfortunately, it IS taking longer lately to get from CSC to NVC. Not much you can do but wait.

Edited by TracyTN, 22 August 2007 - 10:31 AM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-22 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got approved!
YAY FutureMrs!!! :dance:

(Sorry I'm late to the party!)
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-15 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTouches
That is utter BS!!! :angry:
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTouches
Jeez. That's got to be the worst feeling. I thought you were already past their posted processing times? Or are they saying you have to wait until another update before you can formally enquire?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 07:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTouches
I still can't believe you're waiting, chasnik! :( What does your congressperson say?
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 07:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhen to expect an update?
No one can predict who may/may not get an RFE. You can get one even if your petition packet was complete - but USCIS loses a document.

There is also no straight answer for 'touches'. Some people have several while they wait - others have none until the day the petition is approved (like me).
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-07 15:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F delivery confirmed, no NOA1 or check cashed
From the American Immigration Lawyers Association:


AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 07082862 (posted Aug. 28, 2007)

If you receive a rejected petition or application on the basis of improper fees, please do the following:

1. Verify RECEIPT and POSTMARK date.

2. If it appears to be an improvident rejection, resubmit the original application/petition to the Service Center with a brightly colored cover sheet along with proof of timely delivery/postmark stating:

ATTN: CRU SUPERVISOR - CASE IMPROPERLY REJECTED FOR FEES
Enclose a cover letter detailing what fees were enclosed and what date the case was postmarked and/or received.


Hope this helps!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-07 14:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThis is what's going on.
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Sep 26 2007, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TracyTN @ Sep 26 2007, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So having ones partner here suddenly makes ALL other immigration related issues melt away?

Hmm okay...!



Hmm, no and i didint say that, but it sure makes it easier to suffer them. you dont agree?

i didnt know being with your future spouse wasnt of paramount importantance to you for your processing. Glad i want to be with my fiance, thank you.

Chris


I personally cannot say for sure yet. Our AOS is in its infancy (relatively). But the examples meow mix gave above are just a few indicators that there are still issues and complexities once the couple is together.

My fiance (now hubby) and I were apart for quite a while too, thank you, as were many others here. I don't recall saying that you should want to be apart from your fiancee. *shrug*

I was trying to understand how you could have come to that conclusion. A brief read through of the AOS forum should be at least some indication that immigration issues don't 'fall off' after the foreign fiance/spouse arrives on US soil. Sorry if I assumed you had at least read a thread or two there. I was simply pointing out that being together doesn't 100% of the time equate to immigration roses and clovers.

But I'll go away now and let you all fight over who is suffering more in this process.

I think the often used phrase 'Sheesh, VJ' is somehow very apt.

Edited by TracyTN, 26 September 2007 - 12:38 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 12:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThis is what's going on.
QUOTE (GoharRabia @ Sep 26 2007, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well put Chris! I completely agree with you! waiting a month for processing then having your SO with you is not a problem! waiting many months is when you start to feel the pain! Its something one would never understand until you go through it!!!! But there are always "those" peeople who think they know how it feels but actually have no idea!!!


Of course! Because 'those' people didn't actually go through a visa process/LDR themselves. laughing.gif
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 12:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThis is what's going on.
So having ones partner here suddenly makes ALL other immigration related issues melt away?

Hmm okay...!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-26 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports122 Days and still no NOA2
Meh. The visa journey timeline date is just a guesstimate based on recent timeline data. It really shouldn't be used as more than that. Unfortunately, the USCIS person is right - they cannot give you an estimate when you'll be adjudicated, so the best you can go on are the rough estimates here and how current timelines are shaking out.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-28 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers

Called the NVC tonight -- our petition just got there today! So that was 23 days from NOA2.

Hopefully, they'll kick it out to the consulate next week!


That is crazy! I still can't believe they're getting there that slowly now. Sheesh. :blink:

Luckily K1s don't stay there too long - I betcha it'll get sent to London on Monday or Tuesday.



I figure they're taking Monday off for the bank holiday. I told my guy to keep his eyes peeled the week after next.

SO EXCITING!


The NVC won't be off for a UK bank holiday. They'll be working on Monday.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-05 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers

Called the NVC tonight -- our petition just got there today! So that was 23 days from NOA2.

Hopefully, they'll kick it out to the consulate next week!


That is crazy! I still can't believe they're getting there that slowly now. Sheesh. :blink:

Luckily K1s don't stay there too long - I betcha it'll get sent to London on Monday or Tuesday.

Edited by TracyTN, 04 May 2007 - 08:25 PM.

TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
K1 is a non immigrant visa.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 12:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
Dunno. My last (and only!) CSC touch was my NOA2 date.
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 11:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary Filers
Seems to me like CSC still has some work to do (Nov, Dec, and Jan stragglers spring to mind...!
TracyTNFemaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-04 11:11:00