ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesIs there a way to speed things up???
If you know the director of USCIS or someone high in the department of homeland security, that will help a lot.

If you know someone like the President of the United States or the U.S. Secretary of state, that will help immensely as well.

If you know a Congressman/Senator who is willing to bypass normal protocols and prcedure for you, that will help too!

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-09-06 12:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes my finance have to leave the US when her B1/B2 tourist visa expires?
What kitkat wrote is 100% correct. The dates on the visa are simply the times of validity that you can apply at the point of entry for permission to enter the USA. The dates that you need to be concerned with once you are inside the USA are the dates stamped on the I-94.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-16 23:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDoes It Really Take This Long??

OK, am I being impatient?? We sent in our K1 application on April 26th, and we have heard NOTHING!! Is this normal? I thought it was only supposed to take ten days...


Yes, it can easily take that long, and longer. How did you send the application? If you sent it regular mail, it can take up to 10 days to even arrive. How did you submit payment? If you used a personal check, check to see if that check has cleared. Thats a clear indicator that they have received your application, as the first thing they do is cash the check. Also, due to the high amount of H-1B's being processed, the USCIS has announced that it is backlogged on NOA1s.

http://www.uscis.gov...eipts051107.pdf

Be patient, and best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-16 19:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA1 Date for Timeline

I received my NOA1 today and want to update my timeline with the correct info. On the part you enter NOA1 date, should I enter the date they received it or the notice date?

FYI...I sent it to the TSC on May 5, they received it May 8, and the notice date is May 14. Like what I've learned here, even though it was sent to the TSC, it is being processed by the CSC as documented on the bottom of the NOA1.

Thanks again to all those that replied to my earlier questions in filling the I-129F out and sending it in. So far, so good...they didn't return it for a resubmission. Now the waiting game continues and we'll see how things progress!


I put in the timeline the date I received my NOA1 in the mail. In my signature, I put the details.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-17 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSent i-129F to CSC no NOA1

Hey guys, heres an update. They cahsed the check on May 15th, 2007. I see the case # on the back. Still waiting to receive offical NOA1 letter from USCIS.

Thanks.
Parry


Congratulations! If they accepted payment from you, then they didn't lose your petition and you didn't make a silly error like forgetting to sign the check; so the NOA1 should be in your mailbox in a couple of days now.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-16 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE Received Today
Thanks, I understand now. Good luck with your RFE - Hopefully it will be your last!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-15 16:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE Received Today

P,

The RFE includes a personalized cover letter and a form attached to it. They asked for all three types of evidence, but really just need one based on the submittal. It seems to me that whoever receives an RFE is required to provide all three regardless. Like someone else said, just copy what was sent the first time and correct the passport photo problem.


I'm confused as to how you know that they just need once based on the submittal. Did they signify that providing the other two are optional? Perhaps you need to submit more evidence of those two?
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-15 13:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase headed to the Embassy

I just got a reply from NVC that they received our petition and already forwarded it to the Embassy in Prague. We had no idea we were approved, no NOA2, customer service at USCIS wasn't helpful either. But we suspected we might have gotten approved on May 7 or 8 when we were touched.


That is great news! Congratulations!

How did you know to contact the NVC? Just a hunch? And you contacted them by e-mail and they responded? Or did you call them?
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-22 18:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 for March filers (Vermont only)

Question, my RFE was for IMBRA, the one asking did you meet with paid service (I answered No), and asked to check any criminal covictions I had (i didn't check any, put a none beside the question). Then at the end it said with my signature i consent them to doing a criminal background check....if they are doing this anyone know how long they take??
Thanks!


That RFE sounds like it was because you filed with an outdated version of the I-129F. It was changed earlier this year to ask those questions. Hope that you get a speedy NOA2!

Edited by bszoom42, 24 May 2007 - 05:18 PM.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-24 17:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFiled I-129F on May 26, 2007
Welcome to the K1 forum, and best of luck on your journey!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-29 10:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInformation about VSC...
Thanks for the update! Good luck and hopefully you will get your NOA2 quickly!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-29 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfellow MAY '07 FILERS with NOA1 pls post here!!!

I sent my I-129F packet out April 26th to the Nebraska Service center with confirmation that it was received April 28th, and still, over 30 days later, I have nothing to show for it. The site clearly states to call them if it has been over 30 days and nothing has happened. I called the 800 number this morning, explained the situation, and the reply I was given was, “Well, I’ve seen these take up to 60 days to get started, but if you don’t hear anything by then, write a letter.” Unfortunately, the reply came as a shock and I didn’t know what to say at the time. I will be calling again to be a little more firm to get some answers. I was wondering how the other late April and early May filers were doing and if they’ve gotten similar responses.

Thanks so much,
Kim


Kim, did you pay the filing fee by check? If so, did it clear yet? If it did clear, check the back of the check for a WAC######### number. You can use that to track your case online.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-29 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa approved
Congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-29 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsaproved!!!!
Congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-05-29 20:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTimeline
I also filed on the same day as you, although to a different service center. I would expect you should get the good news any day now. Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-06 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThe Facts About My situation (sorry for the rant)
Perhaps VSC is delayed because they are correcting an incorrect phone number that they sent out.

http://www.uscis.gov...call_center.pdf
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-08 22:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVermont Service Center NOA1 Delay
Stevenw60, I would call the NVC to see if they have your case. It could be that you were approved, but the automated system is behind.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-08 10:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot our noa2 approval...thanksGOD!!!
:dance: Congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-07 15:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got approval!!!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-21 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThank YOu Jebus! Approved!!!!!!!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-20 22:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAPPROVAL GOODNESS!!!!!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-20 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGood Luck to Kengumbo
Best of luck! :thumbs:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-18 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTHANK YOU!!!!!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-22 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsITS MY TURN TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-21 07:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVSC still hasnt touched our packet. My fiancee is so worried.
Hey guys,

Hang in there. On my list, you're #31 i believe.

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1003975

So it is probable that when the people in front of you start getting NOA2s, you will be coming up soon.

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-23 13:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers Finally NOA2 After RFE Vermont
:dance: Congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-25 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApril Filers Finally NOA2 After RFE Vermont
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-23 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk1-visa

That's a great Question Samar. I think we get the point. However, you might want to fill in a timeline with the correct dates, country of origin, and Service Center first. Also, don't forget to list the dates of these RFE(s) you have been referring to.

Yes, if you fill in all your timeline details, then we can see what you are talking about.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-23 22:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 APPROVAL RECEIVED
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-19 19:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSTRESSED!!!!!
Fill in your timeline so we can help you better. If you don't have a copy of the NOA1, ask your lawyer to fax you a copy. (Its the payment receipt notice.) It has a bunch of important information on it, namely your receipt number so you can track your case online, your received date, which is what USCIS uses to determine how old your application is, and the phone number for the USCIS.

Best of luck!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-27 13:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI'VE BEEN APPROVED!!!!!!!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-20 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe've Just ben Approved!!!!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-28 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswhat is the latest news on NOA1 delays?
tom_g, sorry to hear you are waiting for the I-797 Receipt notice (NOA1) so long.

1. Do you have delivery confirmation that you petition was received? When was that?
2. If it has been more then 45 days since #1, have you tried caling USCIS?

Also, please update your profile to indicate that you filed K-1 at CSC, it makes it easier for people to identify what path you are on.

Best of luck!

Edited by bszoom42, 21 June 2007 - 07:36 AM.

bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-21 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsyeahhh NOA aproved
Montreal has a six month backlog on interview dates? Thats crazy!
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-29 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsyeahhh NOA aproved
:dance: Congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-29 10:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approved!!!
:dance: Congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-29 10:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 3rd NOA2's

I was also approved on 5/3 and didn’t receive my hardcopy NOA2. I tried calling customer service last week Friday and got the same response like most people. Send in $200...
How hard is it for them to realize that there was a problem with their computer system and generate NOA2s for EVERYONE that was approved around that time?

Hmm, I think you answered your own question - they have incentive of $200 per person to not add people to the list.
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-06-23 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa2 at last!
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-07-03 16:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI 129 f aproved
:dance: congratulations! :dance:
bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-07-07 22:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F
Congratulations!

And your RECEIVED date is your NOA1 date. That is the date used to prioritize your application. The Notice date is simply the date they printed the notice.

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bszoom42FemaleIndia2007-07-08 14:10:00