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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Hi everyone,

 

I haven't been around for a while.....my fiance was visiting and last two weeks have been pretty hectic, after receiving NOA2 everything was moving so fast, I am surprised. :)

 

We finally had our medical done and sent out all documents they required in packet 3 back to the embassy, now waiting for the interview date.

 

 

Crossing fingers for everyone who is still waiting for their NOA2.


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-05-03 05:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

I just almost had a heart attack!!!!  NOA2!!!  BOOYEA!!!!

 

 

Woohooo congrats!

 

Come on TSC!!!


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-04-09 11:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 

Congrats! :D

 

 

 

 

Congratulations K&Z!!! :)
TSC keep working on early filers!!!

 

 

Thanks! :)


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-29 06:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

I've kept up with everyones progress, although until now stayed silent, I wish you all the very best in your journey,
I regret I will not see mines happily to the end. I'm withdrawing my petition

 

 

Dear Kitch, I am so sorry to hear that, you are in my thoughts. :hug:


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-29 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Guys......we got it finally!!!!  I cant even explain how i feel....

 

I am crossing my fingers and toes to see more approvals next week. :yes:

 

 

 

On March 28, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). 

 

 

 

 

 


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-29 03:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 

Us too..  and I beg TSC to please go to older applications first..  The uncertainty of this is putting a lot of strain on my relationship, we're all feeling very helpless and somewhat hopeless.  I think I will cry when I finally get our approval, if my relationship doesn't fall apart first..

 

 

Don't say that it!! It wont fall apart, we all know why we are going through this and it will be worth of it in the end.

 

 

 

 

There are ups and downs every week for us, and you guys are the only one who knows what we are going through.

 

Thank you all for your support  (F)


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-27 17:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Congratulations on new visa approvals. :)

 

 

I am getting discouraged about this whole thing. Fiance called USCIS yesterday and tier 2 officer told him that they are working on Oct 2 filers and that they will get to our NOA1 date in about 41 days (business days), I am just totally speechless and frustrated. :( 


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-27 06:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

woohooo, congrats to new approvals!!!

 

 

We are still waiting....3 more weeks till 5 months mark. 


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-21 05:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

 

Tell me about it K&Z.  Nov. 5 NOA1.  Still nothing.  Grrrr.

 

 

Hang in there, it will happen (sooner or later). :hug:


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-13 06:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Still no news for us......hoping that all of us who are still waiting will get NOA2 really soon.


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-03-13 05:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

K&Z, when I saw you posted in this thread, I got my hopes up for a split second that you had gotten an approval. sad.png

 

Aww thanks, but nothing yet for us :(

 

 

But i was thinking of starting to work on the approval letter from my ex next week, even if we still didn't got NOA2, not sure if documents like that have some 'expiration date' or something (in case if he decides to make more problems with it).


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-02-28 07:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Woohooo!! Congrats guys, what a great news!dancin5hr.gif


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-02-28 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNovember 2013 TSC Filers

Welcome zhivago to our little crowd.

 

 

We are still waiting, of course rolleyes.gif  , but at least I will know exactly what to do when NOA2 arrives from everyone who got it before us lol good.gif


K&ZFemaleCroatia2014-02-25 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 filers - TEXAS SERVICE CENTER

Well I was really surprised because they are taking 5 months so I was not expecting 45 days but im not complaining. Lol...as for ARN I never received one at all but uscis told me dont worry some do some dont..Good luck and pray!!!

 

Are you sure you're from TSC and not CSC?? 


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-10 06:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2014 filers - TEXAS SERVICE CENTER

I have a question... I havent received an ARN... 

Is that normal?

"On May 9, 2014, we received this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E), and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case"

 

 

Yes, don't worry. ARN change notification on website or mail is not that important, some say it's just a glitch and some say USCIS website doesn't update sometimes. Some people get ARN change a week before their approval and some get it changed a day after NOA1.


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-02 06:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDecember 2013 filers

Seems like they're going through December filers now in TSC, good luck everyone! :)


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-04-24 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 
Just called and got my case number!! Yay!!!
 
I'll call and book the medical exam straight away.
 
Maybe your case number is available, too. Try calling! :)





Yay!!! So happy for you! Did they tell you it got there yesterday? My fiancé waited 40 minute on hold and he will not like it when I ask him to call again today :D

Hopefully they'll send it soon to your country! Let me know if you have any updates!



LilayFemaleTurkey2014-10-02 06:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 

Cool! Congrats! I'll call this morning - hopefully they've got mine as well.

 

From what I see the NVC sends it on to the embassy pretty quickly, so by the end of next week Istanbul (?) should send you a "Case Ready" notification. Exciting!

 

Thanks! I'm sure yours is there by now, too! Let me know if you can get your case number when you call! 

 

My embassy is in Ankara, so hopefully it will be there quickly!! Fingers crossed! And yours too  :goofy:


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-10-02 05:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

We called just now and they said it just arrived today, so they haven't assigned a case number yet, but he said by the end of the week it should be assigned :)


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-10-01 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 

I call them from Google  (from the chat application inside Gmail). It only costs 1 cent per minute, so even if they keep you waiting for 30 mins (which is the average), you're still only spending 30 cents. Actually, for some weird reason -- which suits me fine -- the calls are even free at times!
 

 

oh wow! That's a good deal! :D

 

I'm hoping that today we will hear some good news! :)

 

Btw, were you transfered to CSC?


Edited by Lilay, 01 October 2014 - 04:15 AM.

LilayFemaleTurkey2014-10-01 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 

I've called them every day since my NOA2, but it's not reached there. Every day they tell me to wait 5 weeks -- as if they would, if it was their form!

 

It does not have to be the petitioner - you can call, too [I'm assuming you're the beneficiary. I am.]. All you need is your file number from TSC (SRCxxxxxxxxxx).

 

Good luck, and keep us posted if you have any updates.

 

I definitely will! Please do post here if you have any updates!

 

What do you use to call them? It's really expensive and considering they make you wait for 30 or more minutes on line, I don't know if it would be a good idea to call them from my country :/


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-10-01 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

Why cant't the NVC just send out an email when they generate our case number!? It can be entirely automated and the computer will send the email all on its own, when they check our file in. I heard the letter that they send out with the case number is notorious for being delivered late.

 

Yet again, there's just no effort at process improvement!

 

Hello! Any news from NVC?? My fiance is out of the country on a business trip so he won't be able to call for a few more days, but I was wondering if you already have :)


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-30 14:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 

Unfortunately CSC doesn't send shipment notifications like TSC does (at least that's what others have said on here).

 

I've heard that NVC expedited K1 cases, so at least things will go fast at NVC! Hopefully this long journey will end, I hope you will hear good news soon! :)


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-29 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 

Yes, I am one of the "fortunate" people still waiting for NVC to get it. 19 days and counting- woo hoo.

 

:( I know how it feels. I haven't called NVC yet, I will try calling on Wednesday. I'm not getting my hopes too high.

 

Have you received shipment notification from USCIS? If yes, when?

 

PS: I just saw that you were transfered to CSC. CSC takes longer to send the files to NVC. A month wait is usually about right :(


Edited by Lilay, 29 September 2014 - 03:31 PM.

LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-29 15:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 

I don't think I've seen a single K-1 timeline where a file sat at NVC for a month or more. I think she was just covering herself.

 

On the other hand, I think her 20 day estimate to receive it from USCIS sounds about right.

 

I've checked many timelines on VisaJourney to figure out how long it takes for the shipment to NVC, and it's usually about 7-10 days. But maybe in some cases more. :/


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-29 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

 
Looks like they sent both our files in the same batch!
 
I called NVC yesterday, not knowing TSC had posted it, and after a 30 min wait, the guy said it  takes 5 weeks for the case number to be generated. Obviously, he was pulling that number out of his script, which is the worst case scenario, not average. I expect NVC will generate our case numbers within a week or so. I'll keep calling them Friday onwards. Please let me know if you have any luck/ better information / further updates on your case.



I definitely will and I'll be looking forward to getting an update from you! I hope the shipping won't take more than a few days, and hopefully NVC won't take so long to give us the number. But at least I'm glad things are moving faster now!

LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-24 05:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

So to answer my original question, the way you know that your file was shipped to NVC is by looking at your USCIS case status on the same page as before: https://egov.uscis.g...mes/SubTypes.do
 
I did this morning, and it said it was shipped! :)
 
Now to call NVC and bother them for my case number....




I also got an email that said it was shipped on the 23rd! I don't know why they kept our files for a week there, which slows down everything, but I'm glad now I know it is shipped! Do you have any idea on how lond it takes for it to arrive to NVC?

LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-24 03:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow do I find out if my file was shipped to NVC?

our 129f was shipped to the nvc last sept.12 that's what the uscis site says.. we emailed the nvc and still trying to call them when we got time.. 

 

 i sure hope nvc reply to emails quickly ,cause i've read some topics here a lot of them mentioned that the nvc reply to electronic mails for about 2 weeks and more . 

and for all of us it was so depressing cause everyday counts ,we miss out love one's...

 

for them a day,week or month was just a little time waiting but I know those days some of us can't even sleep well lol 

 

Hello! Does USCIS update the status to tell you that it's been shipped?? I didn't know that!


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-09-21 03:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

 

SHHHHH don't say that too loud, they might hear you and stop approving.  :secret:

 

They better not!!  :blink:


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-25 05:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

SO happy to see lots of approvals from TSC!!! Congrats everyone!!! Go Texas!!! :joy:


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-25 03:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

Someone helps me understand this, I just came across this post:

http://www.visajourn...oval/?p=7141909

 

Another TSC approved today, yaaay for that, and I congrats her and everything, but look at the NOA1, it's dated in April. Not fair.

Don't want to be mean, but this is really unfair. Why January fillers have to wait?

 

And I don't understand why but they still expedite for Phillipines. I just saw another TSC approval, they apparently filed in May and the beneficiary is from Philippines. I thought that was removed like a month ago or maybe even more.


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-22 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

It seems like TSC got a little faster these days, considering the approvals last week! What do you guys think?? I hope they have! I hope this week will be your lucky week, I'll be praying for you all!


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-22 13:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

I sent a reply back to Mr Neufeld following his reply to my first enquiry and have posted up for you................................................

 

 

 

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THIS IS THE REPLY I SENT...............................................

 

Dear Sir,

 

 

Thank you very much for your speedy reply and it is good to know that there is recognition of the delay within the TSC for I-129f applicants. It is very frustrating when I am informed that British Citizens filing at CSC are being approved in under 4 weeks and I have been currently been waiting patiently in excess of 24 weeks.

 

For your information, I have indeed previously filed an e-request on 7/1/2014 for being outside the processing time of 5 months, which at that date my petition was. Unfortunately my e-request was rejected for reasons I do not fully understand.

 

I have listed below my application number should you wish to investigate this further and in the meantime, if there is anything else that can be done to expedite my application then I would be very happy to receive any help available.

 

SRC1490132***

 

 

Kindest regards and best wishes from the United Kingdom

 

 

 

Richard Trent BEng

 

________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

THIS IS THE REPLY BACK FROM MR NEUFELD

 

 

I have forwarded your request to our Customer Service Directorate for follow up.

 

Sincerely,

 

Donald Neufeld

 

 

 

 

That's amazing!!! Hopefully he will help you get NOA2 soon!


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-18 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

I contacted and had a reply from the senior person Donald Neufeld of the USCIS processing offices. I have copied and pasted the email I sent and received below.

 

I was really impressed that the reply came within 24 Hours..............................................

 

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THIS IS WHAT I SENT....................................

 

 

Dear Sir,

 

 

Could you advise me how to put in an official complaint relating to the imbalance of processing times between the different USCIS Service Centres?

 

I am a British Citizen marrying an American Citizen and feel that I am being discriminated against based on my country of origin and the location where I wish to live in within the USA. I am a hard working, law abiding university graduate and I am totally dissatisfied with the level of service I am receiving.

 

I look forward to your comments on my individual case.

 

 

Kindest regards 

 

 

Richard Trent BEng

 

 

THIS WAS HIS REPLY...............................................

 

 

Dear Sir,

 

I assure you there is no malfeasance behind the processing time differences at our Service Centers.  However, information on how to report USCIS misconduct is available here.

 

Our goal is to provide consistent processing times across all our facilities.  However, in processing over 4 million cases annually at all four centers there are numerous factors that can impact our ability to deliver on that goal.  Unfortunately, the Texas Service Center (TSC) has developed a small backlog in handling I-129F fiancé petitions.  We are aware of this and are working diligently to address the delay.  If the petition filed on your behalf has been pending longer than the posted TSC processing time, the petitioner may submit an e-request.  Information on e-requests and other case status information is available here.

 

Sincerely,

 

Donald Neufeld

 

 

 

SMALL backlog, yeah.


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-18 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

Congrats everyone!! TSC shocked me with all those approvals, I hope we'll get many more this week! I just saw that they approved a June filer, which is kind of depressing as you guys have been waiting for MONTHS and it's a bit unfair, but aaaaannnyways, I hope they're just working on things no matter what. :D


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-17 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

I remembered her name!! Kristi Barrows, she's the Deputy Director at TSC. I can't look for her info right now but I'm sure someone will find it.

 

I've found info about Kristi Barrows! Turns out you're right about her name, thanks! :)

 

So I found her Facebook profile, but I don't think we should contact her through Facebook, because that's kind of personal but ehhh.. I don't know. 

 

I also found her address + phone number etc, which I'm not going to post here but I thought it was interesting :D Hopefully she still uses it, but here's her e-mail address:

 

Let's try this!!


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-16 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

 

I think TheFoxxy meant petitions as a whole, not just the I-129Fs. TSC does way more petitions of several types than CSC does.
 

 

 

Both service centers process several different types of petitions. 

Oh, I'm sorry! Didn't know that... That makes sense but still unfair.. 


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-16 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

Not yet, I just finished sending an email to CNN. I'll email tsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov next, and then tweet to director of USCIS. It can be a 100 character tweet, something like "processing time between CSC and TSC is outrages and it's affecting our lives @OCRLeon #USCIS #immigration"

 

I just posted my tweet! I hope he sees it and hope it helps! :/


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-16 09:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

You guys all really need to figure out who is head of TSC and each write a letter and submit at the same time. When that person gets 50-100 letters on their desk all from individual people, they will probably wake up and realize..

 

The thing is that the TSC has more petitions incoming than the CSC does. I am not sure what they can do about it other than send some to CSC.

 

I've seen on another post that that is not the case. They actually have almost the same amount of petitions incoming, but TSC is just slower.

 

I would gladly do that if that would help, but I'm sure the head of TSC already knows what's going on, and I'm sure lots of people are calling TSC to complain all the time :/ I feel like we need to get in touch with somebody higher than them in terms of status.


 

Only if we all do it ... I really think that's our best bet, as we can send our message directly to him

 

Have you sent one yet? If so, what did you write? I'm terrible at talking to important people  :cry:


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-16 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary 2014 TSC Filers

So, I think this is Leon Rodriguez, the new director of USCIS, official twitter account:

https://twitter.com/OCRLeon

 

Let's tweet the source, maybe we get the attention we deserve.

 

This sounds like a great idea! Let's do this! It's a great way to contact him and get attention :)


LilayFemaleTurkey2014-07-16 09:20:00