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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Does anyone know how accurate the K-1 processing times are on this website? It states they're working on the Dec.31 applications. The customer service line isnt helpful at all. :angry:

Jan. 3, 2012 I-129F Mailed to USCIS Lewisville, TX
Jan. 4, 2012 Delivered at 11:47 in LEWISVILLE, TX 75067 to USCIS . The item was signed for by J ARTHUR. Sent to Vermont.
Jan. 8, 2012 12:40AM NOA1 (notification by text)
Jan. 10, 2012 Touched
Jan. 11, 2012 NOA1 hard copy received in mail.


Accuracy of the processing times on VJ is directly related to accurate and updated information entered by those registered on the site. USCIS has no insight into your petition until something has happened to it, e.g. approved, denied, RFE. That said, your VJ timeline states your petition may be adjudicated later this week/next week.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-15 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Hooray!!! Just got my Email from USCIS! :dance: :dance:

"Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)


Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity


On May 14, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)."

My NOA1 date was January 5th.

Best wishes to all the other January filers!


Congrats!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-14 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

we need some good news asap as my fiance is very sad today...He texted me last night that there was a break in into his mom's house in Miami and the robber stole his mom's jewellery , including an engagement ring his mom wanted to give us. The ring was pretty meaningful as it was his grandmother's and she has passed away years back... so he is pretty down today and an approval would simply put a smile back on his face! but here's wishful thinking...


Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this. :(

Fingers crossed for a speedy NOA2!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-10 09:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

Oh yeah! Right on! I forgot aobut those folks... Work with us people! Work with us!!! :rofl: I just noticed your quote too! HAHAHA that is awesome... let me tell ya, work in healthcare in the US and you will know that one in full force! Hang in there.


:ot: I have relatives who are nurses as well as friends who are and man, the stories they tell. They're saints to be doing the work they do. I bow to nurses.

And then I have my grandmother who was a teacher. I'm glad she's retired because the kids nowadays are so bad!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-09 11:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

I am checking those folks too. However there was no approval recently in their "Texas service center world" either :P


:ot: Just noticed a quote in your signature!!! I absolutely love George Carlin!


:ot: So do I. One of my all-time favorite comedians. I wish he were still around because he'd have so much material nowadays.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-09 10:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

The problem is, the reliability of this site depends on people,,,, they have to come on and update their timelines. So according to THIS site only one approved yesterday at VSC... but a lot of people never return to the site to update which skews the numbers. I think we are all in good shape! Sending good vibes to all of my January Peeps!!! Posted Image


Right. And then you have the folks who don't have the correct Service Center in their timelines (e.g. use Dallas Lockbox or Texas Service Center), which throws off the stats as well.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-09 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

another thing i hate: the time difference meaning that i have to get through so much of the day before VSC even starts work for the day! also since my fiance moved from nyc to new orleans, that extra hour is a pain in the a$s - what time do you guys usually skype? must be really hard if the USC is on the west coast (depending on where the other person is, duh).


West Coaster here. :lol: We Skype at 6AM Pacific, which is 2PM for my fiancé. The worst is when daylight saving time hits because it throws us out of whack. :blink:
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-05-08 13:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers

I'm still badly hoping to surprise my fiance for his birthday, that's July 11th. I'm not greedy, I just wish I had my visa by then :P


:) My fiancé's birthday is August 11 and he would love to be in the US to celebrate it here, but we're both of the "eh, we'll see what happens" frame of mind.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-27 19:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
I wish I could as optimistic as some of you on receiving the NOA2 next month! The idea of having my honey here by the summer would be great.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-03-27 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Hi neighbor!

On the Skype logs, here's a pretty easy way to retrieve Skype's logs from your username's main.db file. http://stephanietan....-call-logs.html

You have to use Firefox, but it works on both Windows and Mac. I'm on a Mac and was happy to find a solution that worked for Macs! Once you pull the log, you can clean it up in a spreadsheet (Excel or Google Spreadsheets). Depending on what you want to print, you can just show the call logs or actually pull the chat messages. Hope this helps! :dance:

Thanks Leftcoastlady!!! We're literally neigbors!!! :-) Good luck to you as well!

On a sidenote: my skype account starts with leftcoast. :-) How are you printing your logs by the way? I couldn't figure out an easy way.


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-24 07:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJanuary I-129F filers
Hi! We just started our filing journey in January as well. I did a little bit of front-loading (lots of photos, flight info, etc.), but we're compiling more info for when my fiancé has his interview. Skype logs and such.

Good luck to you as well!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-01-24 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNew receipt number after rejection?
Yes. It's a new application, which will generate a new receipt number.
nightingalejulesFemaleCanada2014-02-27 03:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhich Senator's are helpfull which are useless??Please help! K1: TODAY 6 MONTHS WAITING FOR NOA2

Thank you so. Much for your helpful answer! You know exactly how it is and how disappointing this process is! In my eyes it isn't fair at all, but oh well,.... This said so many people already before me and still people that filled after us are getting approved! Which is ok in my eyes as long as it wouldn't take them so long for us to get approved as it does right now..... I mean 6 months is really a hard thing to take and when I think about it, we almost could have get married and it would probably come in the end the same waiting time......

I mean who knows how long we are still going to wait?! :'(

Did you contacted all of the senators in your state? Or were they from different states??



I haven't had the need to, since they all are getting the same information... But in my eyes a GOOD senators will still get an inquiry open for you even if you are contacting a different state rep. So I think you should try still your luck, because at the end of the day I don't want the feeling of not trying enough to get my wife over here. She knows how much I love her and doing everything I can to get her here asap.

 

And just so you know, I have also contacted a lawyer in my state who handles immigration cases and she is well known. And unfortunately she said the same thing when it came to USCIS, they will do what their heart desires and take there time. Honestly USCIS has me sick to my stomach.

 

I work in a professional field and I work weekends, just to make sure that my clients are taking care off and I don't go home until my work is done. unfortunately the failure by USCIS to bring families together disgusts me. I don't know how they sleep at night, knowing there are thousands of families are apart and haven't seen each other in months, in my case 8 months now.

 

Keep trying and do whatever it takes to get your significant other here asap, legally that is.


suhailsaishMaleIndia2014-02-12 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhich Senator's are helpfull which are useless??Please help! K1: TODAY 6 MONTHS WAITING FOR NOA2

Hi Trisha,

 

I completely understand your pain, and I am also in the similar position. I'm waiting for my wife's CR-1 visa since last June, its been 8 months and I already contacted my senators, 3 of them so far. To some it all up in short, USCIS absolutely does not care about what they are doing to the families, and the senators can help you make an inquiry and update you on the status but that is all. Here is what I find really upsetting, there are ways to expedite this but only if its a life threatening situation, you are in the military OR YOU WORK FOR USCIS ( what baloney!!)

 

Now to answer your questions, yes you can request to get other senators involved, and each one will ask you to sign the Privacy release form, and they all will come with the same explanation as the last one, maybe a little more detailed, because that's all the USCIS tells them. But unfortunately they cannot help you expedite it

 

I have never felt this helpless in my life, and now USCIS is holding my future.

 

Hang in there, your day will come soon.

 

God help us all.


suhailsaishMaleIndia2014-02-12 14:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

NVC received our documents two weeks ago after the NOA2 was granted Sept 9th. 5 weeks later it was getting old and tired, the waiting. The embassy in Kiev then received them last Friday. (within a weeks time) My fiancée called Monday and was told they have an opening October 31st (today) and then nothing for a few weeks. She quickly booked the interview for the 31st (today). I overnighted the financial documents Monday. She did her medical on Wednesday and was at the embassy in Kiev early this morning. She passed like a champ. The interview itself was about 5 minutes and she was asked about 5 questions. The officer was a young lady who was friendly and smiled at her the entire time. (The embassy in Kiev....top notch) She will receive the visa in about a week and will see America for the first time the following week. Was started out as a long, drawn out slog, ended very very quickly. I wish all of you the great happiness I am experiencing tonight.


KievtoPortlandMaleRussia2013-10-31 21:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

 

Congrats Kiev!dancin5hr.gif

Thanks, friend. We got a Kiev case number as well. This is really great and an unexpected surprise. She is Russian and lives in Kiev on a residential visa. Everyone we both knew told us she would have to go to Moscow for the interview. (travel, lodging expenses, unknown waiting time) But it turned out to be going to Kiev which is so convenient for her. Very happy outcome! The best of luck to you.


KievtoPortlandMaleRussia2013-10-21 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

NVC received today and we got our case number! Took 38 days from the CSC. Now things will start happening!


KievtoPortlandMaleRussia2013-10-17 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Day 36 since NOA2. Called the NVC. Still no dice. (tick tick tick)


KievtoPortlandMaleRussia2013-10-15 15:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat's really going on at VSC?
From what this VSC newsletter points out, it doesn't help that a) there are a lot of RFEs and b) people are sending items either before they receive an RFE, or aren't including the RFE coversheet, so it's slowing them down. http://www.aila.org/...spx?docid=40032
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-07-24 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJourney Over!!!! :.(
I'm so sorry. :(
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-25 11:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting...anything else??

Hi everyone!

My fiance David sent in our I129F pack 4 weeks ago, and maybe 2 weeks ago he got the receipt letter in the mail. The receipt EMAIL he got said "we mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case"....

So I have two questions to the more experienced petitioners out there:

1. Is the receipt the only thing we get? It's the I797C, and I'm counting that as NOA1...right? But will there be something else "describing how we will process your case" as what we got was just the receipt?


Yes, the I-797C receipt is all you'll get for now.

2. Is there going to be nothing between this and our NOA2 some 5/6 months down the line? We neither have any criminal records, children or previous marriages, and sent in a hefty amount of evidence, so I'm not expecting to be asked for more Information. So we are just waiting for the NOA2 in maybe March?


Correct. Assuming you petition doesn't receive any RFEs (touch wood), the next thing you'll receive is the NOA2/I-797 acceptance.

David and I only see each other for 2 weeks every 3 months, and I just want something else to break up the time while I'm waiting! :( this is going to be a long hard wait!

I hope good things are happening for everyone, so glad to have found this website as a newbie to the process!

Loz :)


In the meantime, both of you can start looking to the post-petition approval steps. You can't really do anything yet, but at least being aware of what's next will keep you from being overwhelmed when the time comes. In a lot of ways, the UK is a different animal from some of the other countries represented on VJ, so definitely be sure to read through the interview reviews and visit the UK regional forum to meet some of the regulars.

Good luck!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-22 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsform 1-797c
Did your lawyer advise you to go the K-3 route vs. the CR-1? The K-3 is essentially obsolete at this point, so if that was your lawyer's recommendation, you may want to give them the boot.

On timeframe, it may help if you fill in your timeline to get an estimate based on the other K-3 timelines before freaking out any further. Good luck!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-22 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved! Woot!

Yayyyy! I got the noticed in the mail today! Strange thing is I didn't get a text or an email. Oh, well, I'm happy anyway! The letter doesn't tell me what else to do now so I'm kinda lost. Any advice?


Kristy, I responded to your other thread on next steps the other day: http://www.visajourn...eling-clueless/
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-01 15:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC PROCESSING
How were you in the US for three years, but had to leave now?

Rosetta Stone can teach him French quickly. Move him there now, or move to another country within the UE where English is more prevalent. Why complain?


Honestly, I am started to get pissed off at that whole stupid US immigration system. I have lived in the US for over 3 years before filling and now i am away from my fiance and he is away from his son. Why? because it freaking takes 5/6 months to process a stupid sheet of paper ! If it wasn't for Ron not being fluent in french, i would never put one foot back in this country ever again ! Sometimes i'm thinking of cancelling everything and have him live here (he wouldn't mind if he was fluent, but he is only learning) . Plus i've always thought my country to be much better than the unfair US system, i made a sacrifice for my fiance and family, and what? I have to wait for that....

So yeah CSC was moving along pretty fast and they suddenly stop processing just before it is my turn of course, Also i have noticed that there were very few end of july/August CSC fillers on VJ, is it a reason why timelines are not moving? Anyway if an election is affecting that honestly i don't understand. That country pisses me off honestly....

I'm probably going to visit my fiance on the VWP once before i get the visa because it is really getting annoying. And by the time i have the green card i will make sure we are able to move back to France before i have to apply for naturalization.... I will NEVER want that citizenship ! I am fine with being French (and also Italian)so if he doesn't want to follow us he will stay there without us (me and the kids).

Sorry i had to get it all out ! No offense....


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-30 07:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC PROCESSING

so unless VJ members update their information it will not change?
thank you


Correct. All the timeline information on this site is based on VJ users.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-29 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC PROCESSING

I don’t believe that CSC processing time is accurate as the USCIS has already started showing k1 process for august members – My timeline is jumping up everyday even though I know it not necessarily when I will get my NOS2 done.

Can someone explain how this works

Thank you
:crying:


The timeline on VJ will fluctuate because it's based on fellow VJ-ers updating (or not) their timelines. While the timeline is a good guide, it's in no way tied to what's actually happening at USCIS.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-29 13:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust wait or ask Congressman for help?
Continue to wait. Most congressional offices won't get involved until it's at least past the 7-month mark.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-06 16:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsINDIANA state ID ir Drivers license!???HELP

when can my wife (k1 entry) acquire or get indiana state id or drivers license? no ssn yet.


Each state varies, so check the IN BMV site.: http://www.in.gov/bmv/2332.htm
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-14 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsmy fiance was not given a visa
London typically doesn't ask for proof of ongoing relationship to the extent other embassies/consulates do, so it definitely would be good to know what happened at the OP's fiancé's interview -- what questions were asked? Was any documentation missing? Is your fiancé a native Brit?
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-24 13:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa granted in Dubai but want to go back home to Philippines before going to US

Got it! Many thanks!

but what if were planning to have a wedding ceremony in the Phil so we can celebrate with our families before I go to US and get married again there to fulfill the requirement? Will there be problems since technically I will be entering US as married but was granted K1 visa


Yes, you'll have a very large problem if you choose this route. The K-1 is only for unmarried persons who will be married in the U.S. You cannot get married outside the U.S. and then try to come into the country using the K-1. You'll very likely be turned away at POE. There is no "married again." Get married in the U.S., file the adjustment of status documents with the advanced parole, receive AP, and then go back for a big party with your family after you've fulfilled the requirement of the K-1.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-17 16:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUS Citizen and Marriage to Non US Citizen
Welcome to VJ.

The petition process begins with the US Citizen, so there is a lot for you to do upfront. First and foremost, read the K-1 guide on this site to get an idea of the process as well as the flowchart to understand the steps and timing involved.

Next, visit the USCIS site to read the I-129F petition instructions. If you're visiting him at the end of the month, that would be an excellent time to gather information and proof in support of your petition.

Last, but not least, be sure to ask any questions! This process is all about being detailed-oriented and ensuring all t's are crossed/i's dotted. :thumbs:

Hello!

This is my first post. I'm wanting to get a better understanding of how applying for travelers or fiancé visas. I've been on the website and it seems somewhat confusing when considering dates and timelines. Its also not clear what all needs to be done on my end as the US citizen. My boyfriend and I are wanting to get married. He is a citizen of Guyana. I've been told its more difficult to receive travelers visa but it is better to get fiancé visa. He currently resides in the Cayman Islands for employment. I will be going there at the end of the month and we want to get started on the process. I'm just not sure where to start...please any advice!!!


LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-18 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportssveta,s visa approved
Congrats!!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-24 04:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA quick question
Thank you! Good luck going forward!!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-10 16:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsA quick question

Hallo VJers,
Please recommend the most reliable and cheapest way to mail Pkt 3 to London Consulate.
Thanks in advance, :) :)


My then-fiancé sent it via Royal Mail with the "recorded signed for" option.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-10 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS address??????

can anyone tell me where to file the fastest approval of I-129f????? is it texas,vermont or cali????pls..tnx guys...


The fastest way to get a petition approval is to follow all of the I-129F instructions, including mailing it to the correct location. Please be sure to read the instructions as they will tell you where to mail the petition. Good luck!
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-18 10:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFIANCEE VISA APPROVED!!

YAY! Received my passport with the visa today! So happy! Checking on the flights now. So, since for some weird reason the one-way flights from Europe to the States are freaking expensive, I got advised to get a round trip-flight and then just cancel the return flight. Are there fees/penalties usually ?


Fees would depend on the airline. Be sure to read the terms & conditions before purchasing the flight. Regardless, cancel the return flight so you can't be accused of leaving the country, especially if the return is before you have AP or your green card.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-07 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFIANCEE VISA APPROVED!!

Ok cool!!! I'll get a round trip flight then. The prices for one-way flights are so expensive! I don't get it!
I didn't think about waiting until I have the visa in my hand, thanks for the heads up. It's going to be a matter of a few days anyway. I'm courious though, which problems could it cause?
I'll check the reviews for the POEs. Thank you!

Also, at the Consulate they didn't give me any package to bring to the customs. Just a little envelope with the x-ray results and a medical receipt for the visit. Reading through hundreds of reviews for the consular interview, they all say you get this envelope with 'DO NOT OPEN' written on it. Will I get it with the passport and visa?


It's best to wait to have the visa in hand to ensure you actually do receive it. There have been many instances where people got approved and then thought they would have the visa back right away, only to either have to change their flights at the last minute or endure additional stress when the visa showed up the day before they were supposed to fly out.

Yes, the infamous "do not open" package will be with your passport/visa. Not sure if it's the same in Italy, but the package delivered to my fiancé today was in a large package with the passport and a letter sitting outside the DNO package. The DNO package was clearly marked (again, may be different in Italy).
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-31 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFIANCEE VISA APPROVED!!
Congrats!

You don't have to get a one-way flight, but do remember to cancel the return flight! On the best POE, that's subjective and it would vary for everyone. Plus, the POE would depend on where you will be traveling and your final destination. Be sure to check out the POE reviews: http://www.visajourn.../poereviews.php

Also, to ensure you don't hit any snags, book your flight once the visa is in your hands.

Edited by LeftCoastLady, 31 October 2012 - 10:22 AM.

LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-31 10:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUgh, 2 weeks since I sent I129f one week since its been cashed..
December 21 was last Friday. It can take up to 30 days to receive the hard copy NOA1 and considering the time of year, you'll need to be extra patient.
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-26 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportscannot produce photo for RFE, WHAT TO DO?? PLEASE HELP! NEEDED ASAP!

your best bet is let him go back in there in the philippines takes a lots of photo then send all the photos goodluck!!!!!!!!


:bonk:

Sending all the photos isn't going to help them now when the RFE is specifically seeking photos within the two-year timeframe before filing the petition. As has been mentioned time and time again, the meeting within two years is a strict requirement of the I-129F. The petitioner needs to ensure they read the I-129F instructions carefully and abide by them. Had they read the instructions thoroughly rather than trying their luck, they wouldn't be in this predicament right now where they're facing an even longer wait and more money spent (trip + filing a new petition).
LeftCoastLadyFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-06-23 19:10:00