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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I found the below on the USCIS website (which is obviously not true). I def think there needs to be some accountability on the USCIS' side. If they are claiming the below to be how they process application, then that's a blatant lie. To be honest I think the process ones early (like the July filers for example) to keep their average processing times down.

 

Processing Times: Applications are processed by visa preference category in the order they are received. Average processing times for all applications are posted on our website. Processing times are an estimate of how long it will take to process your case from start to finish. Each case is different; so some cases may take longer than others to process. If you use your receipt number to check your case status and track the processing of your case, please remember that we will only research your case if it is beyond our current processing times. Processing times are updated monthly, and you can check processing times by visiting www.uscis.gov.

Check on your case by calling Customer Service at:


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-23 05:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

It make absolutely no sense at all, they make it so hard. There's people that kind of depend on the process to get the I-129f petition approved within 3-5 months, and then they get approved faster than expected...then there's people that prefer to have it approved sooner and they end up having to wait 5+ months. I could understand if they were towards the end of the June filers, but if you look on Igor's list they are not even halfway through June filers.

 

I know moaning about it on here does nothing, but it helps to vent :)


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-23 04:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Have to say, it is quite frustrating to see July filers being approved....


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-23 03:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Also, another bit of information that I have observed for anyone who may be checking their case number multiple times a day :)

 

The approval notices are sent out at the end of the business day in Pacific Time (or somewhere around there). So best to check at the end of the day for updates, or I guess the morning if you haven't checked the night before. For me it's always morning since I am on GMT. 


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-22 10:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I can confirm numbers are definitely skipped and as pro_star mentioned there's no order to the processing. I have a whole list of WAC numbers in June and have been tracking which are approved and which are still pending, and I can confidently say there is no rhythm to the processing. It's defiitely frustrating,but it's out of our hands so we just have to stay positive that our day will come soon!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-22 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

our noa1 is june18, no news since they changed the alien number on june 20...still under initial review , WACxxxxx8254.. sad.png no news sad.png NOA2 please come soon..

 

Looks like I have been tracking yours as well :)

 

My last four are 9949 so I am a small bit behind you ("small" considering there are tons of different types of petitions in between).

 

I saw one that was after me, last four 9952, that was approved August 8th!

 

Hang in there! I'm right there with ya!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-22 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I'm WAC, no insight on the EAC cases, sorry.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-22 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Woot, NOA2 tonight!!!!!  My sweetie is gonna swoon, and I'm not there to catch her!

 Congrats! Could you tell me what the last four of your case number were? My NOA1 was June 17th, so just trying to keep track of where I stand....


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-22 03:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Just checked our case status! Soo happy!!

On August 20, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

 

Congrats!!!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-21 03:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Oh there may still be begging for extensions.

My realtor assures me that historically, October is the BIG MONTH for closings. Fingers crossed.

 

Just remember that your POE can essentially be 10 months from now even w/out an extension. :)


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-20 06:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Well holy #######. Just got the noa2 emailed to me.

Or at least the enotice.

California you speedy buggers. I'll update my timeline tomorrow when I have the big kid computer. Right now I'm kinda in shock.



 Congrats pro_star! That's awesome! I told you that you'd be getting your soon! :)


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-20 03:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

A few June filers that were approved yesterday (just in case June filers want to know where they stand)

 

WAC1390512342

WAC1390512357

WAC1390516820

WAC1390516857

 

This list in not exhaustive as I don't have ALL the I-129F case numbers, as well as check them all every day. The ones I do have that I check I will post when they are approved just to keep everyone updated.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-16 07:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Sasha in all honesty I think it's just piles that go on different workers desks.

Some workers get them done quicker than others. *shrug*

 

Checking numbers again this morning like a crazy person would lol.

 

Just saw that WAC1390512342 was approved yesterday! You're getting closer :)


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-16 03:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I am...39 ahead of you.

 

WAC******2341

 

Maybe the extra answer that Jesse did for the fiancee's address (we added a seperate sheet for that since...well, I'm a PO box place, so my physical address is one thing, my mailing address is Box ***, Village, AB.) confused em wink.png

 

Perhaps your file got put in the speedy worker's file...and mine just needs a bit more coffee wink.png

 

It would be interesting to know the process of how petitions are approved. Just looking there now at the group of numbers (yours and lanikai?s) it seems a few have been approved, some quite close to your number in fact. The approvals I have found so far are:

 

WAC1390512343

WAC1390512349

WAC1390512351

 

 

One that was approved that has a number higher than myself even was approved on the 8th of August.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-15 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Phew. I mean, is it bad that I'm wanting mine to take a bit longer? Yeah I want to be with my fiancé but dang the logistics of trying to sell the house and pay off some debts...

Oi with the poodles.

 

Yeah I know what you mean. We have a timeline in our heads that we have been planning to, so not sure what would happen if we got approved today.

 

I do know that once you get your NOA2 you have like 4 months to do the whole interview thing etc. and then from the K1 approval you have 6 months to enter the US.

 

My VJ estimated petition approval is mid October at the moment, so essentially (using myself as an example) it could be pushed out almost a year from now.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-14 09:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Wow, congrats!

*paniiiiic*

Don't panic just yet :)

 

I have a list of about 60 June filers at WAC and only two of them have been approved so far. Also there are still a bit of May filers to go!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-14 07:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Pleased to report received NOAA 2 today,   California processing center appears to be running very smoothly.

 wow, you were approved quite quickly! Did you expedite or anything like that? Also what were the last 4 digits of your WAC number, if you don't mind me asking? I have been tracking numbers close to mine as well as some June filers I have found just by changing random numbers in my own WAC number.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-14 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

yep.

 

Meanwhile, is it bad that I'm going TAKE MORE TIME DONT HAPPEN TOO FAST!!!

 

bloody house STILL hasn't sold..grr...though on the bright side my realtor is FINALLY advertising it in some local papers.  which hits the street today.  so...*fingers crossed*

 

seriously everyone.  cross fingers for me.  please.  I need someone to buy my house!!! lol

 

Not at all! I think we are in the same boat as we want to have X amount of savings before we head over! (I'm living abroad with my fiance)

 

Sending out positive thoughts to you that your house gets sold soon!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-07-24 09:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Just looked on Igor's list today and saw a June filer was approved yesterday. Must have been expedited?! Anyway good for them! It looks like the majority of people getting their NOA2 filed in April.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-07-24 09:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

 

How long did you receive the packet back after receiving NOA1 ?

Ray

 

I actually received the packet back before I got my NOA1. I orignally sent my I-129F packet around May 20th, and got it back around May 30th. I had to correct an error on my address as I am living abroad with my fiance. I fixed and resent, they received it again on the 17th of June and I got me e-notification on June 20th of my NOA1...Still haven't recieved my hard copy but expect a small delay as I am in Ireland.


Edited by SashaA2121, 25 June 2013 - 10:44 AM.

ams2121FemaleIreland2013-06-25 10:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Doesn't mean anything.  Most of us got that message a few days after our NOA1. smile.png

 

Looks like we are both headed to Salt Lake City good.gif


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-06-25 09:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

I'm definitely not getting carried away with excitement but am happy with the progress. I had my whole package sent back to me because of one error, so this is definitely a step in the right direction which is a positive! Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress as well. Good luck to everyone!

 

K-1 Journey

06/13/2013 - I-129f sent

06/17/2013 - I-129f received

06/20/2013 - NOA1 

06/21/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-06-25 09:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

Just checked on the UCSIS website and it said-

 

"On June 21, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E."

 

Not sure what this means for my timeline as I have seen mixed outcomes after getting this update. Some people have said that means the NOA2 is near and others have still been waiting 5 months. Just have to be patient as my journey has only begun!

 

K-1 Journey

06/13/2013 - I-129f sent

06/17/2013 - I-129f received

06/20/2013 - NOA1 

06/21/2013 - Alien Registration Number changed


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-06-25 05:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJune 2013 FILIERS

We originally sent the I-129F on May 20th and got all our documents sent back to us on the 30th with a rejection letter saying there was a mistake with our address. The letter said to correct and resubmit. I am filing from abroad as I have been living with my fiance here for the last three years, so there was in fact a small error on the address part. We just got our NOA1 on the 20th!

 

 

K-1 Journey

06/13/2013 - I-129f sent

06/17/2013 - I-129f received

06/20/2013 - NOA1 

 


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-06-24 04:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

This entire process is started to annoy me. Why assign receipt numbers if you are not working in order. I don't know what the hold up is but it is very frustrating to pay for something and have to wait for so long and can't get straight answers when you call.

 

I completely agree! It makes no sense at all why some are approved before others you filed before them.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-16 06:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

Indeed, hoping for the best. I was browsing others' timelines and while I know they are no guarantee about how our case receives replies, I am thinking we should hear about our NOA2 in a couple of weeks. They have our RFE documents (as far as I know), so all they have to do is approve (or, god forbid deny) our application. The other reason I am nervous about the deadline of things is because we have planned a traditional wedding at the end of March in Canada... but, there is a few months waiting period in the US where we (I) cannot leave until I receive a travel permit. So needless to say once all this is approved (fingers crossed!) we will be getting married right away in the US.

 

Just FYI - You can apply for Advance Parole if it gets to that point so that you can leave the country while your AOS is processing.


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-15 11:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

Ugh, really? That is definitely frustrating, being that I'm an EARLY May filer. I did get my RFE August 1st, so at least that is something. But I would like to be APPROVED. This waiting game is really hard!!

 

Yeah it's quite frustrating to see that there's no certain order to the approvals. Just to give you an indication of the range of WAC numbers that were approved, these were the ones I found that were approved over the past couple days:

 

WAC1390512343

WAC1390512349

WAC1390512351

WAC1390512380

WAC1390516817

WAC1390516818

WAC1390529952 (this one was filed after mine and my NOA was June 17th)

 

So...WHO KNOWS?! Just have to hop for the best I guess!


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-15 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2013 filers

I'm a June filer so have been keeping an eye on WAC numbers with NOA1 dates in June and late May. Some June filers have also been approved, apparently with no expedite. I don't get how later filed petitions are approved over ones before them.....


ams2121FemaleIreland2013-08-15 07:44:00
Middle East and North Africafiled I-129F first, then got married..filed I-130 after
Hi all,

I was engaged in July and filed the I-129f. Then I decided to get married in October. I filed the I-130 last week. Since the I-129f has to be filed anyway (which I didn't know until later), why would they make me start all over again? And, why would it take close to a year? Someone please help me understand this crazy stuff.

Lena
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2007-11-25 10:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaI lost my husband today
i m so sorry for , i hope god can give him place in heaven , god blisse you and his family rose.gif rose.gif rose.gif
lena_mouradFemaleMorocco2008-08-05 18:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresFiling I-130 and living overseas
Can you be living overseas for example like in the Philippines, get married there, and still submit an I-130? Or do you need to reside in the US? I was thinking of moving overseas after I retired. What kind US residency do I need? Will I lose my US residency if I move overseas? Even if I come back every 3-4 months to the US and then back overseas?
Thanks in advance for any answers.
jeanie&jerryMalePhilippines2011-05-19 15:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspacket 4 email received but consulate hasn't gotten packet 3?

Hello everyone - longtime lurker, first time poster...

 

On July 3, I emailed the Montreal Consulate to see if they had received the documents that I had sent a week before (I had sent them with Canada Express with tracking and saw they arrived.)  The same day, I got my packet 4 email from the consulate saying that I could schedule my interview (I scheduled for September 9, and I had my medical today)

 

Today, somewhat randomly, I got an email from the consulate that was the actual reply to my inquiry.  It says they haven't got the documents yet (although it also says that they are probably going through security clearance)   See email below.

 

I have a copy of everything I sent, which I'm going to bring... I'm just a bit anxious that I'm going to get there and they'll be like "we never got packet 3, go back to Toronto." or something.  This is somewhat normal right?  I'm a little freaked out because there was already a huge delay since I never received a hard copy packet 3 from the consulate and only found out 6 weeks after they said they sent it.

 

 

Good day,

 

Thank you for your email.

 

As of today, we have not received your packet 3 documents. Please note that all mail addressed to the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal undergoes thorough security clearance procedures at an offsite facility. This creates additional delays for the mail to actually reach our office. The date you claim the mail was delivered is not the actual date our office has received your mail. You may expect your case to be reviewed within 4 weeks from the date that the mail was sent.

 

I hope that this information is useful.

 

Sincerely,

 

OP14

Immigrant Visa Unit


binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-11 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOMG approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

awesome feeling huh?  My fiance has ours posted on the fridge lol <3  congrats!


binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-11 16:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinitial leter to fiance after approval from NVC
for the NOA2, the petitioner (US citizen) receives a copy but the beneficiary (foreign fiance) does not (at least I didn't! my lawyer said that's normal)
the petitioner has to send the original to the beneficiary to take to the interview...
hope that answers your question!


binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-12 10:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview date july 30!! medical nextweek!

mine is an arrow because my fiance's initials are ARO :D


binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-12 13:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview date july 30!! medical nextweek!
good luck! I just had my medical. my interview is sept 9 and I'm already stressing out about having enough proof and what I'm going to wear to look respectable and how to hide my wrist tattoo! lol
good luck! I just had my medical. my interview is sept 9 and I'm already stressing out about having enough proof and what I'm going to wear to look respectable and how to hide my wrist tattoo! lol
binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-12 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust had my day MADE!
08/08! lucky numbers! mines 09/09 :D I'm totally superstitious like that hehe:)
binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-13 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 validity

it's better to contact embassy about the automatically extended. btw, i'm glad my NOA2 valid until September smile.png

 

Oh I did :)  

 

"Good day,

                          

Please note that the I-129F petition will be automatically revalidated at the time of interview. The applicant should present a recent letter of intent to marry within 90 days from the U.S. Petitioner.

 

I hope that this information may be useful.

 

Sincerely,

 

OP14
Immigrant Visa Unit"


binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-24 21:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 validity
okay whew I looked it up. apparently that's very common and the NOA2 gets automatically extended. http://www.visajourn...59-noa2-expiry/
binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-12 10:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 validity
you do? my NOA2 expires in August but the earliest available interview in Montreal was September 9.
there were major delays because I never received packet 3 from Montreal so I only got my packet 4 email July 3.

binkyNot TellingCanada2013-07-12 10:13:00